Li Changtai noticed that everyone was looking at him strangely.
He hurried to make amends. "Sorry, sorry. I'm just terrible with words. I didn't mean anything by it. I just feel bad for the two professors. I still have two packets of beef jerky here. Professors, have some to keep your strength up."
Professor Lin and Professor Zheng waved off his offer, their expressions sour, and glanced apologetically at Bai Yaoyao.
The researchers had brought their own food and stored it in the trunk. They ate separately from Dark Night.
Later, the roads became badly damaged, and all the jolting caused problems with their car. The trunk lid would no longer stay shut.
Bai Yaoyao had helped by putting their supplies into her storage space, taking them out again at mealtimes.
Everyone in Dark Night was shrewd to the bone. This man might seem respectful and concerned about the professors, but they could see right through him. He was simply craving their food.
Bai Yaoyao wasn't stingy, but she thought, You have food. It's not like you're starving to death. Why should I give you any? So she had never offered.
Watching the scene, Bai Yaoyao chuckled softly. She had known this man would be trouble.
Li Changtai actually felt relieved when they refused. Those were his last two packets of beef jerky. If they really took them, he would have nothing left to look forward to for the rest of the journey. Still, he had only put on this little show because he knew they wouldn't accept.
Bai Yaoyao couldn't be bothered with someone so insignificant, but Monkey had eaten his fill and was bored. He walked over, snatched the jerky from Li Changtai's hands, tore the packets open, and handed them to the two professors.
"Professors, that's not