In the property owners' chat group, Mrs. Lin's incessant chatter was still visible.

"Has everyone seen the news? Our country is strong and can totally handle this snow disaster!"

"Don't panic, all problems will be resolved swiftly."

"Um, if anyone needs supplies, those who can help should do so. After all, this snow disaster will pass soon, there's no need to hoard."

However, very few people responded to her.

Clearly, with the snow disaster showing no signs of ending after two days, many were growing anxious.

Fang Yuqing sent another message to Zhang Yi.

"Zhang Yi, are you okay?"

Zhang Yi's eyebrows raised slightly; Fang Yuqing probably thought he had been dealt with by Chen Zhenghao.

But he didn't believe Fang Yuqing's concern was genuine.

"I'm fine."

"Oh, that's good then."

Fang Yuqing was actually a bit disappointed.

But soon, she said, "We've run out of food at home, and I remember you bought quite a bit. Could you spare some for me?"

"I'll treat you to a meal later, okayღ(´･ᴗ･`)"

A cold smirk appeared on Zhang Yi's lips.

As expected, this woman had an ulterior motive in contacting him.

He remembered that during the last trip to the supermarket, Fang Yuqing and Lin Caining had also bought some supplies, though not as much as he had, but certainly enough to last more than two days.

"Ah, you're talking about things from ages ago. I didn't keep those supplies at home, and in fact, I don't have much at home either."

Fang Yuqing was persistent.

"Then how about a few packs of instant noodles? You're in charge of the warehouse, surely you can spare some?"

Zhang Yi was unyielding.

"Really, no instant noodles left. Look, this is all I can eat."

He snapped a photo of the Australian lobster and Wagyu steak on the table and sent it to Fang Yuqing.

Seeing the photo, Fang Yuqing's eyebrows shot up in anger.

"Damn you, Zhang Yi, what are you trying to do? Are you trying to provoke me?"

Her bestie, Lin Caining, poked her head out from under the covers.

Because it was so cold, they were sharing a bed.

The sight of the delicious food in the photo made Lin Caining's eyes turn green with envy!

These little fairies never cooked on regular days.

They either ordered takeout or had men treat them to meals.

The snowstorm had left them starving, forcing them to eat instant noodles and canned food they normally disliked.

Seeing Zhang Yi enjoying Australian lobster and Wagyu steak made both women feel angry and envious.

Angry because Zhang Yi was selfishly feasting alone without thinking of sharing with them!

Lin Caining immediately spoke with a sour tone, "Wow, Zhang Yi is too much! He has all these delicacies at home and didn't even think of you!"

"He used to say he liked you all the time. Hmph, I think he was just pretending!"

Fang Yuqing was also displeased.

It wasn't the first time Zhang Yi had sent her a photo like this.

She knew he was deliberately provoking her.

But she believed Zhang Yi still liked her and was using this method to get her to compromise.

"Hmph, foolish! You think a bit of food will make me your girlfriend?"

"Zhang Yi, you're so naive!"

Fang Yuqing spoke with disdain.

As a proud and aloof woman, she had to maintain her lofty image.

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But the desire in her eyes when she looked at Zhang Yi's photo was unmistakable.

Lin Caining knew her well.

So she suggested, "Yuqing, why don't you tell Zhang Yi you'll have dinner with him, but he has to provide the food!"

"That way, you can preserve your dignity and still enjoy the delicious Australian lobster and Wagyu steak."

"I'm sure he'll be thrilled to agree immediately!"

Fang Yuqing pondered with a frown.

In her heart, Zhang Yi was just a high-quality spare tire.

Handsome and somewhat wealthy, he was still far from the wealthy and handsome man of her dreams.

Normally, she would never lower herself.

But now...

She couldn't stand eating instant noodles and canned food every day.

"Then I'll give him a chance to have dinner with me."

Fang Yuqing pursed her lips, somewhat reluctantly.

She picked up her phone and sent a message to Zhang Yi.

"Zhang Yi, it's been a while since we've hung out. How about coming over for dinner tonight?"

Zhang Yi laughed when he saw the message.

"Are you inviting me to dinner? Well, thank you!"

This response made Fang Yuqing on the other end of the phone turn pale with anger, possibly from the cold.

She angrily said to Lin Caining, "This Zhang Yi is so ungrateful! I give him the chance to treat me to dinner, and he expects me to be the host!"

Lin Caining was taken aback.

She hadn't expected Zhang Yi, who had always pursued Fang Yuqing, to suddenly become so unreasonable.

Strange, could it be that even a simp has his awakening day?

Fang Yuqing, now furious, tossed her phone aside.

She huffed, "I was planning to keep Zhang Yi as my spare tire, but now he'll have to move down the pecking order!"

"I'm really angry this time!"

"From now on, I won't speak a word to him. Even if he comes begging, it'll be useless!"

Lin Caining, though craving the food, egged her on.

"Exactly, he should take a look at himself!"

"Trying to chase you while being so stingy, such a man deserves to be single for life!"

The two continued to badmouth Zhang Yi.

Meanwhile, Fang Yuqing picked up her phone, expecting Zhang Yi to apologize.

But with no messages from Zhang Yi, her mood darkened further.

Lin Caining, however, had other ideas.

She secretly sent a message to Zhang Yi.

"Zhang Yi, why are you so clueless! Yuqing is unhappy now, do you realize how serious this is?"

Zhang Yi glanced at the message out of habit.

For him, reading messages from various chat groups had become a form of entertainment.

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Seeing it was from Lin Caining, Zhang Yi looked at it and chuckled.

"One plays the good cop, the other the bad cop, huh? You two really put on quite the show!"

He had long seen through the combination of the green tea and White Lotus.

Lin Caining usually assisted Fang Yuqing by coordinating.

Because Fang Yuqing needed to maintain the image of a pure goddess.

So asking for gifts, hinting at men to spend money on Fang Yuqing's behalf, that was Lin Caining's role.