Fear of food

Chapter 12 Pancake Fruit
Chen Qi was startled and instinctively leaned back, using his body to protect the pillow.

The cleaning lady had a strong grip; with a sudden burst of strength, she pulled the pillow halfway out from under Chen Qi.

Chen Qi reacted quickly, grabbing the pillow with both hands and forcibly taking it back.

He rolled out of bed, standing on the hospital bed between him and the cleaning lady, not even bothering to put on his shoes, and demanded, "What are you doing!"

The cleaning lady, with her sharp eyes, exclaimed in a shrill voice, "I saw you hiding something there!"

How can it be!

How did she see it?
Chen Qi didn't believe it. He had hidden the jianbing guozi (Chinese crepe) very well, and he had even used his body to block it. There was no way the cleaning lady could have seen it.

But the cleaning lady went straight for his pillow, as if she already knew there was something hidden inside.

Is it...

Chen Qi thought of Sun Xuechao.

If we were to name the person most likely to discover Jianbing Guozi (a type of Chinese crepe), it would definitely be Sun Xuechao.

This guy never sleeps and keeps watching me. Maybe he saw me hiding the jianbing guozi (Chinese crepe).

It's possible he snitched!
The cleaning lady tried to go around the bed to snatch the pillow from Chen Qi's hand, but Chen Qi was more agile, walking around the bed and occasionally flipping over it to outmaneuver her, preventing the cleaning lady from succeeding.

During this time, Chen Qi did not forget to guard against Sun Xuechao's sneak attack.

But Sun Xuechao just stared blankly and watched without reacting.

Chen Qi's phone kept buzzing with message notifications, all from Yang Keji.

Filial son: Why haven't we gotten on the phone yet?

Filial son: Where is he?
Filial son: Did you go to the toilet?

Chen Qi had no time to look at it, much less to reply.

He was completely focused on dealing with the cleaning lady, and fortunately, his health had recovered considerably, which allowed him to keep up with her strength and agility.

A moment later, the cleaning lady, panting heavily, exclaimed, "I'm going to call the doctor!"

After saying that, he turned and left angrily.

Chen Qi's face darkened; he could already imagine what was about to happen.

"How should we deal with this?"

"Hide the jianbing guozi?"

There are plenty of places to hide things in a hospital room: in the closet, under the bed, in the toilet...

But none of these are foolproof; if medical staff are determined to find them, they could all be found.

More importantly... Chen Qi glanced at Sun Xuechao, who was lying on the hospital bed staring at him.

With this guy around, it's no use hiding anywhere.

"Escape?"

"That doesn't seem reliable either."

He could run out of the ward before the medical staff arrived, but where could he run to?

We can only move around inside the hospital building, and it's daytime now, with medical staff and patrolling security guards on every floor.

"Or run out and find a place to hide the jianbing guozi."

The idea was feasible, so Chen Qi grabbed his pillow and rushed out of the ward.

He planned to run into the stairwell and hide the jianbing guozi behind the door leading from the elevator lobby to the stairwell, where it was relatively well-hidden and shouldn't be discovered for a short time.

Xu An'an had hidden the jianbing guozi there before.

While it's not 100% foolproof, at this point, what option is foolproof?

It all sounds like a long story, but Chen Qi actually made the decision in just a second or two.

But as soon as he stepped out of the ward, he heard the cleaning lady shouting from outside the corridor.

Several nurses came running at the sound and rushed toward ward 408.

Chen Qi caught a glimpse out of the corner of his eye that the cleaning lady had turned back, followed by several nurses rushing towards her. "It's too late!"

He decisively pulled his foot back from the doorway and made a decision in his mind in an instant—eat it!
Eat your Jianbing Guozi now!
Although this jianbing guozi is ridiculously large, it takes some time to eat.

But there was no other way. Rather than waiting for the jianbing guozi to be discovered and confiscated, we might as well take a gamble and give it a shot!
Even if you can't finish it, it's still better to eat a bite or two than to have it all confiscated.

Plans can't keep up with changes, so all we can do now is try to minimize the losses.

Chen Qi pulled a jianbing guozi (a type of Chinese crepe) from his pillow with one hand, and at the same time closed the door to the ward with his foot.

He leaned against the door, threw away the pillow in his hand, and locked the door from the inside.

As always, the Jianbing Guozi defies the laws of physics, being slightly warm to the touch and emitting a mouthwatering aroma.

Before Chen Qi could even take a bite, he felt a push from behind; someone was pushing the door open from the outside.

"The door is locked!"

"I'll go get the keys."

The voices of nurses could be heard outside.

Knowing that time was precious, Chen Qi didn't dare to delay and quickly unwrapped the plastic bag covering the jianbing guozi.

The pancake is completely coated with egg liquid and turns an enticing golden color after being fried.

He took a bite, and found the outer crust to be soft, the inside thin and crispy, the sauce evenly spread, the seasoning just right, and the texture rich yet distinct.

It looked and smelled delicious; after a few chews, it made Chen Qixiang's mouth water and she was completely captivated.

The satisfaction he derived from this jianbing guozi (Chinese crepe) transcended the limits of food; it brought joy to his entire soul!
There's a tingling sensation that goes from the soles of your feet all the way to your skull.

However, Chen Qi soon heard a jumble of footsteps outside.

His expression changed. This time was different from the past. There were so many footsteps outside that it was unimaginable. He could feel the building shaking!

The footsteps grew more frequent and closer.

It made him feel as if he were witnessing the Great Migration of wildebeest in the animal kingdom.

"How many people have come?"

Little did he know the uproar his bite would cause throughout the entire hospital building.

He seemed to have started a widespread taunting, attracting a large crowd to converge on the 4th floor!
Chen Qi was shocked, but he dared not stop and seized the time to eat frantically.

He has no way out!
He tried to skip the chewing process, taking only a couple of bites before swallowing the jianbing guozi in his mouth.

One bite, and it's instantly refined.

The resulting strength and stamina surged through his entire body like a super-fast charge.

"This recovery ability... even a single bite is better than a piece of ordinary wild food!"

boom!
A loud bang came from the door behind him. Chen Qizheng was pressed against the door with his back and was almost knocked down on the spot by the huge force.

Someone was banging on the door outside, and judging from the footsteps, more and more people were gathering.

Chen Qi had many experiences of stealing wild food, but he had never seen anything like this before.

However, this also proves the uniqueness of Jianbing Guozi.

Not only is its recovery ability amazing, but its ability to attract hatred is equally amazing!
"Without a key, this door probably won't be able to stop them."

"Hurry up, every extra bite we can eat is a bonus!"

Chen Qi ate the jianbing guozi in one go, all his eating organs working at the same time. He bit, chewed, and swallowed simultaneously, maximizing his eating speed!

He wished he could transform into a python and swallow the entire jianbing guozi whole.

Just as he was eating with all his might, the light suddenly dimmed, and someone blocked his way, casting a shadow.

Chen Qi lowered his head and ate his pancake. He rolled his eyes and saw Sun Xuechao standing in front of him. His heart sank.

Yes, there's someone else in the room!

When Chen Qi decided to eat in the ward, he also prayed that Sun Xuechao would lie quietly in bed as usual, but now it seems that the other party has still made a move.

(End of this chapter)