Chapter 105
Huo Ye (cockroach version).
Madam Huo: “?”
All the servants and chefs: “???”
Watching Huo Ye quickly crawl across the long table on all fours, advancing toward the other end like a sinister cockroach, everyone was stunned!
Many of the old servants had watched Huo Ye grow up since childhood.
They had seen Huo Ye grow from a naïve young master of a wealthy family into the model CEO in romance novels. He was always calm, elegant, and charming, controlling the world’s economic pulse with a smile, striking huge business deals worth billions.
Unlike other CEOs who were quick to get angry, Huo Ye’s standout feature was his grace.
As the heir of a top-tier family, everything he did was extraordinarily elegant and aristocratic. Even in the simplest outfits, people could immediately tell that he came from an exceptional background and exuded remarkable presence.
His hallmark was a mix of tenderness and cruelty. He would gaze affectionately at a poor young woman, his smile carrying a hint of coldness and playful indifference, but sometimes, rare glimpses of vulnerability would emerge, making people spin in confusion.
Therefore, having grown accustomed to seeing Huo Ye’s charismatic, yet somewhat ruthless, noble demeanor, no one knew how to react when he suddenly dropped to all fours and transformed into a cockroach!
The servants’ mouths hung open in disbelief as they watched the scene unfold.
Huo Ye crawled across the floor.
He bent low, his body dark and sinister, crawling across the entire dining table. His limbs moved rapidly, his expression full of determination.
The crawling motion was so nimble and realistic that those present even began to wonder if antennae were growing from the top of his head!
“Bad news, what are you all doing, don’t just stand there, stop Young Master! The roast duck belongs to Madam. If he gets it, Madam will never forgive you!” Butler Li anxiously said.
But everyone was still frozen in shock, not reacting in time.
Of course, there was no time to stop him.
Watching, they saw Huo Ye reach the other end of the table and stretch out his arms toward the clay pot containing the braised roast duck—
Could the roast duck really be snatched away by Young Master (cockroach version)?
Everyone’s hearts were in their throats.
But just as victory shone in Huo Ye’s eyes, and he was about to grab the clay pot and devour the duck…
The clay pot and the plate with the roast duck suddenly disappeared!
Huo Ye: “?”
The servants: “???”
Everyone slowly turned their heads, stunned, to look at Madam Huo—
Madam Huo stood on her hands, performing a handstand, with her feet suspended in the air. The two plates of roast duck were securely held high by her feet, as if performing a difficult acrobatic feat.
Madam Huo (cockroach version).
Madam Huo had long anticipated Huo Ye’s attack.
She was a veteran in the business world, a cunning old fox. Huo Ye’s little tricks, trying to sneakily snatch the roast duck while everyone was stunned by his “transformation” into a bizarre form, were nothing she didn’t understand. These were the kinds of games she played when she was younger!
To protect the roast duck, Madam Huo had already devised a complete strategy, and everything was going according to plan.
“You little brat, do you think you can compete with me for the roast duck? It’s going to take you at least ten thousand years!” A trace of sharpness flashed in Madam Huo’s eyes. While steadily holding up the two plates of roast duck with her feet, she quickly crawled away from Huo Ye.
The crowd looked on, impressed:
“Truly Madam, even her crawling posture is so elegant.”
“Yeah, yeah, her reaction speed is amazing, Young Master is no match for her.”
“The older the cockroach, the sharper it gets!”
Huo Ye: “……”
Huo Ye’s expression was as dark as ever.
He had already lowered himself so much, how could he possibly concede defeat at this moment?
With that, Huo Ye spread his arms wide like a tornado and rapidly crawled towards Madam Huo with greater aggression.
The roast duck, his roast duck!
Although Madam Huo was quick and agile, the fact that she had to protect the roast duck slowed her down. In the end, she couldn’t keep up with Huo Ye, who was now in a frenzied state, and he rapidly closed the distance between them.
“I won’t let you have the roast duck,” Madam Huo hissed.
“The battle isn’t over yet, victory or defeat is still unknown!” Huo Ye sneered.
In the next second, the two were locked in a fierce struggle.
Their speed was so fast that in the blink of an eye, several clashes had already taken place, their movements a whirlwind of intensity. The onlookers couldn’t even keep up with the speed of their struggle.
As servants of the Huo family, it felt strange to either support Madam or support Young Master.
…In their hesitation and confusion, they couldn’t help but watch the scene unfold.
This thrilling contest was so tense:
“Fast, it’s so fast.”
“Madam, attack his lower body, that’s his weak point.”
“Young Master, go! Your cockroach form is invincible!”
“Oh my God, who do we support in this fight, Madam or Young Master?!”
“This roast duck smells so good… Madam, please protect the roast duck and don’t let it fall on the ground, that would be such a waste!”
Watching two giant cockroaches suddenly appear in his meticulously maintained house, Butler Li was on the verge of a breakdown. He held a can of insecticide but couldn’t bring himself to use it because of the tempting smell of the roast duck. What if the spray ruined the duck?
Unable to hold back, Butler Li said, “Madam, it’s hard for you to fight like this. How about I hold the roast duck for you?”
In an instant, Huo Ye and Madam Huo stopped and turned toward Butler Li with fierce glares. “You wish!”
They were not so easily tricked.
Butler Li was clearly trying to steal the duck under the pretense of protecting it. They weren’t that gullible.
With that, the two returned to their intense struggle.
Butler Li: “……”
The sounds of furniture being smashed echoed as the battle between them grew even more intense!
Huo Ye supported himself with his hands, lifting his legs in a spiral, his handsome yet domineering face radiating confidence and determination. Even in this posture, he looked graceful and poised.
This move was called “CEO Dominance: Cockroach Tornado!”
Madam Huo, not to be outdone, skillfully protected the roast duck while also holding her own. She used her palms like antennae, countering Huo Ye’s attack, then quickly delivered shadow-like strikes, the breeze tousling her hair, each movement exuding elegance and ease.
This move was called “Big Shot from a Wealthy Family: Softness Overcoming Hardness with Cockroach Antennae!”
While defending against Huo Ye’s assault, Madam Huo was also casually eating the remaining roast duck. After all, eating the roast duck was the best protection for it. As she saw the duck gradually disappearing, Huo Ye’s eyes turned bloodshot, and his attacks became more aggressive.
The crowd held their breath, watching intently.
“Oh my God, who will win?”
“I bet on Madam. She’s so experienced, and she’s the mastermind behind everything.”
“Definitely Young Master! He’s strong and experienced, and he’s gone all out. His explosive power is not to be underestimated…”
“Hey, hey, hey, look! The roast duck is about to fall—”
No one knew what move Huo Ye used.
In the instant Madam Huo swung the roast duck, the last piece of roast duck, along with the clay pot, fell straight down.
Madam Huo’s pupils contracted!
Even though there was only one piece of roast duck left, the clay pot still contained plenty of braised juice, all the flavors soaked into the broth. If the pot fell, it would be a huge loss!
Instinctively, she reached for the pot.
However, everything was part of Huo Ye’s plan.
In the brief moment when Madam Huo reached for the pot, Huo Ye’s eyes gleamed. He opened his mouth wide, his muscles tensed, and his body leaned forward—
“Ah—mmm.”
Huo Ye snatched the last piece of roast duck from mid-air and bit it into his mouth.
Meanwhile, Madam Huo, who had just caught the pot and sighed in relief, looked up to see this heart-stopping scene.
But it was already… too late to turn things around.
The intense dispute finally came to an end.
The winner had been decided.
Huo Ye, full of pride, said, “Mother, I won!”
Madam Huo gritted her teeth. “Damn it!”
The servants: “……..”
It was hard to comment.
Huo Ye carefully savored the roast duck in his mouth.
Just one piece, only this one piece.
He ate it with great care.
After such a long struggle, the roast duck had cooled down a bit, and the skin was no longer as piping hot and crispy as when it was freshly out of the oven.
But it didn’t affect the taste or deliciousness of the roast duck at all!
The bright red duck skin was soft and crispy, with duck fat, and when he bit into it, the savory duck oil filled his mouth. Then came the smoky aroma of the tender duck meat, and as he chewed, the fresh juice and fat oozed out, filling his mouth.
As Huo Ye ate the roast duck, his emotions were torn between joy and despair. The expression on his face changed rapidly, shifting from one extreme to another.
The joy came from the rare delicacy.
He had eaten so many scraps, always catching the scent of roast duck in every dish but never getting to eat the duck itself. His anticipation had peaked, and finally, this bite of roast duck answered all his questions. So this is what it tastes like.
A thousand times better than he had imagined!
But the more joy he felt, the greater the despair.
Such delicious roast duck, and there was only this last piece left.
Once he finished this, it would be… gone.
“Ugh, ugh…” As he ate, Huo Ye started to sob.
He couldn’t help but turn away, wiping the tears from the corners of his eyes.
He didn’t want anyone to see his vulnerability.
The servants watching this scene felt conflicted.
It seemed like Young Master was a bit pitiful…
On the other side, having had the last piece of roast duck snatched away by Huo Ye, Madam Huo was so furious she nearly vomited blood. She gasped for breath, took the tea cup from the butler, and drank several sips before she could finally calm herself.
“Huo Ye, you brat…” Madam Huo ground her teeth, finally managing to quell her anger.
Well, never mind.
Everything was for the bigger picture, for the long-term plan.
Now that Huo Ye had tasted the roast duck, it would be easier for her to push forward with her plans.
Thinking of this, Madam Huo’s anger dissipated entirely.
She looked at Huo Ye, who had just finished the roast duck and was quietly wiping away his tears, and coldly said, “Stop crying.”
Huo Ye slowly turned around, his eyes still red. He grumbled in a muffled voice:
“Mom, what are you talking about? I—I didn’t cry. It’s just sand in my eyes.”
“…” Madam Huo was silent for a moment, then continued, “Let’s talk.”
—”Huo Ye, do you know you have a child?”
So Huo Ye just going say he knows and asks when Jian Yunlan’s sets up his street food roast duck stall location?