There were actually still plenty of ingredients left at the Villa.
When he had held that banquet after the previous large-scale battle, the precious ingredients West Pavilion Gardener had sent over had filled an entire refrigerator. There had been heaps of washbasin-sized Lobsters and Crabs left over.
When Bai Zhi had been making barbecue yesterday, he had specifically checked them, wondering whether he should sell some to help support the household... but today, he discovered that only half of those ingredients remained.
...Who would come here to steal food?
After some thought, Bai Zhi somewhat strangely fixed his gaze on Little Calico Cat, who was crouching beside the living room Sofa watching television with the lolis.
It was around seven in the evening, and darkness had quietly fallen outside.
Mu Qiansè and the others were busy communicating with their families, so there were only the three lolis and one cat in the living room at the moment. Xia Wen, who usually mingled with the lolis to sneak snacks, was absent as well. She had wrapped herself in bandages and was playing pitiful in her room, stubbornly refusing to go home no matter what.
As for Tian Huo... Bai Zhi had seen her sitting in the backyard, silently smoking.
Seemingly noticing his gaze, Little Calico Cat turned to look at him, then let out an ingratiating meow.
"...Forget it. I'll buy more another day."
Shaking his head slightly, Bai Zhi withdrew his gaze.
After all, arguing with a cat... dog would be beneath him.
The changes in the outside world did not seem to have affected his side very much.
As information about the Anomalies and players was fully disclosed to the general public, the impact on society continued to ferment.
Tonight was destined to be a sleepless night.
...The night