Chapter 3 - Chapter 3: Crazy Shopping

Zhang Yi's attitude toward Fang Yuqing was very cold. Fang Yuqing and Lin Caining also sensed that something was off, but they mistakenly believed that Zhang Yi was a hidden rich second-generation. Instead of getting angry at his cold attitude, they eagerly approached him. "Hey, Zhang Yi, were you eating at this restaurant just now?" Lin Caining casually asked. Zhang Yi frowned slightly. This woman was no better than Fang Yuqing; they were cut from the same cloth. She had also played a part in causing his death and even tried to make soup from his broken ribs in his previous life. "Mm." Zhang Yi coldly responded, then stuffed his hands in his pockets and turned to walk toward the supermarket. Fang Yuqing and Lin Caining hurried to follow. "Zhang Yi, where are you going?" Fang Yuqing asked sweetly, her voice full of warmth. "To the supermarket." Zhang Yi replied indifferently, a hint of impatience in his tone. If it weren't for wanting her to experience the despair of the apocalypse, Zhang Yi would have killed her already. Fang Yuqing exchanged a glance with Lin Caining and quickly said, "What a coincidence, we were also planning to buy some things. It's on the way!" By now, Zhang Yi had figured it out. They must have seen him eating a lavish meal at the Michelin-star restaurant and wrongly assumed he was some rich second-generation heir. That's why they were suddenly so friendly and enthusiastic. He couldn't be bothered to talk to them, so he continued walking toward the supermarket. But the more indifferent he acted, the more convinced Fang Yuqing and Lin Caining were that he was a rich second-generation. After all, who else could afford such extravagance? The two women followed him closely, with Fang Yuqing even walking next to him, intentionally brushing against him now and then. Whenever Zhang Yi looked at her, she turned her head shyly, blushing as if she were innocent and demure. Zhang Yi smirked inwardly. *Green tea b****, you're really good at acting. If you went to the movies, you'd probably win an Oscar for Best Actress.* Zhang Yi walked into the supermarket and grabbed a cart, pushing it inside. Fang Yuqing and Lin Caining hurriedly grabbed carts and followed. "Zhang Yi, were you eating with someone?" Fang Yuqing asked with a smile. Zhang Yi walked toward the food section and coldly replied, "Is it a problem if I'm eating alone?" Fang Yuqing's eyes lit up, and she quickly replied, "Oh no, I didn't mean it like that. It's just that the stuff in there is so expensive, I thought you might be treating someone to a meal!" Lin Caining couldn't help but ask, "Zhang Yi, your monthly salary is only a bit more than 10,000, right? A meal like that would cost half your salary!" "It seems your family gives you a lot of money." Fang Yuqing quickly shot Lin Caining a sharp look. *Idiot, how could you ask something like that?!* As a top-tier "green tea" (a woman who feigns innocence to gain benefits from men), the most important rule is: talk about emotions with the rich, talk about money with the poor. Lin Caining quickly realized she had said something wrong and tried to cover up. "Hahaha, I was just joking. We're all good friends, right? Money doesn't matter." But Zhang Yi didn't respond to them. He walked into the food section and began eyeing the shelves filled with products. To him, it was like stepping into a treasure trove. In his previous life, he had eaten instant noodles for two days straight. So, when it came to food, he had an insatiable craving. Zhang Yi walked up to the shelf and began grabbing everything he could. Ham, instant noodles, self-heating hotpots, condiments—he bought large quantities of them all. This act left Fang Yuqing and Lin Caining stunned. "Zhang Yi, why are you buying so much food? Are you going camping or something?" Fang Yuqing asked. "Mm," Zhang Yi replied indifferently. Lin Caining was suspicious and whispered to Fang Yuqing, "Would a rich second-generation go camping and buy all this?" Fang Yuqing was also somewhat puzzled, but when she thought about the extravagant Michelin-star meal, she didn't want to let go of her assumption that Zhang Yi was a rich heir. She rushed up to Zhang Yi, acting attentively. "Do you need any help?" Since free labor had come to his door, Zhang Yi didn't see any reason not to use it. Plus, seeing Fang Yuqing's feigned innocent smile gave him a chance for some revenge. He wanted Fang Yuqing to know he was stocking up on a lot of supplies, then, when the apocalypse came and she came begging for help, he would reject her coldly. Zhang Yi curved his lips into a slight smile. "Then, you can help me push the cart." Fang Yuqing immediately nodded in agreement. Zhang Yi then asked Lin Caining to bring another cart. Though both women were suspicious, they did as they were told. Zhang Yi bought a lot of storable food, including instant noodles, ham, sausages, cured meats, and canned goods. He also filled one cart with fresh meat, fruits, vegetables, and even live fish. He wanted to test whether his spatial storage had any special effects on fresh food. With three carts full, Zhang Yi handed over the cart filled with beef, lamb, and canned goods to the two women to push. The cart weighed around four or five hundred pounds, leaving them sweating profusely. Fang Yuqing complained, pouting, "Zhang Yi, who are you planning to feed with all this food? Do you have some kind of event you haven't told me about?" Zhang Yi sneered, "The world is ending soon. I'm just stocking up for the days to come." Fang Yuqing thought Zhang Yi was just joking and laughed, "Oh, if you don't want to talk about it, fine! No need to joke around." "But I've helped you a lot today, so you'll have to treat me to a meal later!" Her eyes were full of hints. She was hoping Zhang Yi would take her to the Michelin-star restaurant again. Zhang Yi smiled slightly. "Mm, sure. But I've been really busy lately, not much time. Maybe next month!" Fang Yuqing was delighted, "Great! It's a deal!" Lin Caining quickly chimed in, "Yay, we're in this together! Hee-hee!" She was thrilled at the thought of a lavish meal just for helping to push a cart. Seeing Lin Caining's lack of awareness, Fang Yuqing shot her another glare. But Lin Caining pretended not to notice. Zhang Yi paid for the goods, spending over 10,000 yuan on the supplies. He didn't even blink as he paid. In the apocalypse, these supplies would be worth tens of thousands, if not more! Because Zhang Yi bought so much, the supermarket was happy to let him borrow their carts. Zhang Yi didn't hesitate to direct the two women to help him carry everything home. Though he had a car and could easily drive it all back, why not use free labor? The two women, although complaining they were tired, perked up at the promise of a lavish meal and eagerly got to work. Thus, the three of them, pushing three carts of supplies, made their way back to the community, attracting curious stares from passersby.