The NO.1 Food Stall in the Wasteland novel Chapter 117

Chapter 117: Chapter 117: Forget It, Let’s Take a Gamble

Although Shen Lan admitted with her own mouth that she had framed Shen Lu, in the end, nothing came of it.

After listening to the two police officers give her the runaround, Shen Lu took it quite well.

Or rather, she knew from the very beginning that nothing more would come of it.

’So why keep the police around? Wasn’t that just making things more complicated?’

Shen Lu just didn’t want Shen Lan and her mother to stir up trouble with that doctored video again. By making it an official police matter, the accusation that the original owner had stolen the necklace would be wiped clean.

Moreover, the Shen Family’s reputation in the Upper City District would take a huge hit. For Shen Lan and Mrs. Shen, the damage was practically devastating. For a long time to come, any mention of the two would immediately bring to mind what happened at the birthday party.

Regardless of whether the mother and daughter had a medical episode or something else, they were now classified as people with questionable morals—the kind you shouldn’t get too close to.

Having successfully wrecked the birthday party, Shen Lu grabbed Bai Wanwan and Bai Lei and made a quick getaway.

"Thanks for your help today." Shen Lu found a place to change back into her own clothes and returned the borrowed dress and jewelry to Bai Wanwan. "When I have some free time, I’ll treat you guys to a meal."

"It’s already dark out. You shouldn’t go back. Just stay at my place for the night," Bai Wanwan said.

"I can’t, the shop needs me," Shen Lu said, waving her hand. "I’m off."

"Hey!" Seeing that she couldn’t convince Shen Lu to stay, Bai Wanwan complained unhappily to her brother, "Can you believe it? I offer to let her stay, and she’s not even interested."

"Sis, what do you think got into Shen Lan and Mrs. Shen today?" Bai Lei was still savoring the recent events. He’d never seen a scene like that in his entire life. It was a real eye-opener.

"Who knows," Bai Wanwan said with a scoff, her tone dripping with sarcasm. "Maybe they had a sudden attack of conscience."

...

Shen Lu didn’t head straight for the pharmaceutical company. First, she went to a mall that was still open and bought the Light Brain she had promised Fu Cheng.

She picked a mid-range model, spending a little over ten thousand Star Coins. After specifically asking the clerk for a proper invoice, she tossed the item into her System Warehouse and headed for the pharmaceutical company.

On the way, Shen Lu checked her mission status for the day.

As she expected, the daily mission was complete, but the bonus mission was a failure.

’Tsk. It must have been Gao Jie and his friends. They must have given me an incredibly low satisfaction rating.’

’Probably not even half a star.’

The pharmaceutical company was located in the southwestern part of the Upper City District. This area was mostly home to various cutting-edge corporations, such as those researching new materials or advanced agricultural techniques.

Even late at night, the buildings here were brightly lit, showing no signs of anyone going home.

’Are they working around the clock?’ Shen Lu wondered. ’That’s taking work ethic to a whole new level.’

After finding the pharmaceutical company’s building, Shen Lu circled it, trying to figure out how to get inside.

The entrance had not only security guards but also facial recognition. Security was tight.

Just as Shen Lu was racking her brain, the back door opened and an older janitor came out.

The man was taking out the trash. He dragged two large bins to the dumpster station in the back alley.

After emptying the bins, the man headed back toward the door. He stopped halfway, apparently taking a phone call.

He seemed to be in a great hurry. He left the two bins by the back door, sent a quick message to someone, and rushed off.

Shen Lu’s eyes lit up. ’Isn’t this the perfect opportunity?!’

’I can disguise myself as the janitor and slip inside. I’m just here for a quick look around today anyway, not planning anything major. Half an hour should be enough.’

’The only question is how long the janitor will be gone.’

’Oh well, time to take a gamble.’

Shen Lu took out the Nanometer Super Realistic Mask and put it on, focusing her thoughts on the janitor she had just seen. Five minutes later, Shen Lu had vanished. In her place, a rather thin man emerged from the corner.

Shen Lu took a deep breath to steel herself.

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