Chapter 166: The Platinum Rice Bowl

According to the rules derived from the game, dealing with this insignificant extra required two things: first, throwing money at him; second, scolding him less...

Shi Qingqing was shoved away forcefully by Zhan Su, staggering back a few steps before catching herself against the edge of a table, managing not to fall.

With soundless, long strides, Zhan Su crossed the living room and disappeared into the bathroom.

The moment Zhan Su left, Shi Qingqing stealthily pulled out her phone to take a look.

Sure enough, the battery had jumped from 1% to 88%.

Hehehe~~

It felt unimaginably wonderful!

Shi Qingqing clenched her fists and made a silent gesture of encouragement to herself.

A human-shaped power bank was truly miraculous. From now on, she was destined to embark on a one-way street of constantly taking advantage of the school hunk.

Just thinking about it made her both thrilled and conflicted.

Taking advantage of other boys might be pleasant, but with Zhan Su, she was literally putting her life on the line!

Whatever, she would cross that bridge when she came to it.

Looking at the egg noodles that Zhan Su had picked at and abandoned, Shi Qingqing didn't want them to go to waste.

Without a shred of disgust, she picked up the bowl and started eating.

Once noodles got cold, they became useless, and reheating them ruined the taste.

Yet, there was still some left in the pot...

Shi Qingqing turned her target toward Blackie, who was still fixated on the all-time-favourite cartoon channel.

"Blackie, come here! Do you want some noodles? They're super delicious."

As she spoke, she let out a loud slurping sound.

It was enough to make anyone's mouth water.

The cartoon channel happened to be showing a scene of a big black dog eating noodles alongside its owner...

For the first time, Blackie didn't flatly reject Shi Qingqing's goodwill. It trotted over with rapid steps, carrying an exquisite dog bowl clenched in its jaws.

With a toss, it dropped the bowl right in front of Shi Qingqing and barked, "Woof!"

For the first second, Shi Qingqing didn't process what was happening, but by the second second, it dawned on her.

That food bowl was gleaming with a golden luster!

It was actually made of platinum!

Extravagant, utterly extravagant!

So the dogs of wealthy families dined out of massive platinum bowls...

After a brief moment of astonishment, Shi Qingqing scooped some noodles and broth from the pot for Blackie.

Using its snout, Blackie pushed the bowl right in front of the television, watching the screen while eagerly slurping up the noodles just like the big black dog in the show.

Its expression... was a canine face of absolute, tangy delight!

Yet, it stubbornly polished every last strand.

And thus, the entire pot of egg noodles that Shi Qingqing had cooked for Zhan Su was completely divided and devoured by her and Blackie.

At least nothing went to waste.

Her phone battery had also recovered to 88%...

Today felt like a thoroughly fulfilled life!

...

When Shi Qingqing's shift ended and she left Zhan Su's apartment, Zhan Su slowly walked down from upstairs.

Entering the kitchen for a look, she found that the pots, bowls, ladles, and basins had all been scrubbed to a brilliant shine and returned to their proper places.

Zhan Su then glanced at Blackie's bowl... which had been licked entirely clean by Blackie as well.

Not even a tiny bit was left for him?

Zhan Su's... icy gaze locked onto Blackie.

Sensing a sudden, inexplicable prickle along its spine, Blackie let out a single bark, clamped its food bowl in its jaws, and retreated to its own room.

Right, it was a dog that had its own room, too!

***

At the Rong family residence, relatives had gathered in full attendance.

On this day every month, the Rong family held a small internal medical competition.

Whether collateral branch descendants or direct descendants, anyone currently in the Imperial Capital was required to participate, resulting in a massive turnout.

Today was particularly lively because Elder Rong Ju, the venerable head of the family who rarely ventured out anymore, made an appearance.

Today's challenge was simple: take Elder Rong's pulse, describe the recent changes in his physical symptoms, and see whose diagnosis was the most accurate.

Rong Zhihuan had just finished taking the Elder's pulse and stepped back.

At that moment, he felt his phone vibrate. Opening it, he saw a message sent by Zhan Su.

"Doctor Rong, I have a question to consult you about."