The NO.1 Food Stall in the Wasteland novel Chapter 123

Chapter 123: Chapter 123: "Just mind your own business.

Li Zexing didn’t even look at it. Instead, he turned and tasked Qin Shuangshu with finding Fu Cheng.

"I need you to find out the current whereabouts of Fu Cheng, the eldest son of the Fu Family."

Unlike his older brother, Li Qian, Li Long was a pure businessman.

After all, someone so lovesick could never be a soldier. He’d never be able to just obey his superiors’ orders and adhere to military discipline.

One brother was in business, the other in the military. They generally stayed out of each other’s way, only helping one another when absolutely necessary.

’Since my cousin didn’t even bother his own father,’ Li Zexing thought, ’it seems Uncle doesn’t want him meddling too much in another family’s business either.’

’My dad probably feels the same way, so I’ll just have my manager find him.’

Entertainment companies might be lacking in other areas, but they were certainly good at finding people.

Qin Shuangshu froze, not expecting Li Zexing to ask him to do something like this.

"Why are you looking for Fu Cheng?"

"Do I need a reason?" Li Zexing’s tone was less courteous with Qin Shuangshu than it had been with Li Zenan. "Are you going to help or not? If you won’t, I’ll find someone else."

"I understand. Just remember to read the script. I’ll have someone look for him."

"Alright. I’m heading out."

Li Zexing adjusted his mask and hat, ready to leave. Just as he stood up, he received a message from Shen Lan.

Shen Lan: Ze Xing, are you free today?

Li Zexing initially planned to ignore the message, but then he had a second thought. If Shen Lan didn’t hear back from him, she would definitely go to his mother.

’What a hassle.’

Li Zexing: What is it?

Shen Lan: I want to meet with Princess Ruoxin. Can you help me?

Shen Lan didn’t sleep at all last night.

She simply couldn’t fall asleep.

She couldn’t for the life of her figure out why she had acted that way last night. And her mother, too. It was as if they had both been possessed, saying those things in front of so many people.

Shen Lan dreaded to think what Princess Ruoxin must think of her now.

She still wanted to become the Crown Prince Consort. She had to salvage her image.

Li Zexing was tempted to reply, ’What’s the point? Even if Princess Ruoxin liked you, she’d never let you become the Crown Prince Consort.’

The Royal Family never chose its princesses based on the princes’ personal preferences. It was all about family background and mutual interests.

The Shen Family wasn’t even considered a prominent family in the Imperial City; they were absolutely not in the running.

But he also knew the saying about a snake trying to swallow an elephant. Since Shen Lan was ambitious enough to dream such a dream, she wouldn’t give up easily.

Li Zexing: Fine. I’ll let you know once I have confirmation.

Shen Lan, who had been waiting anxiously, felt like she had just grasped her last straw. She sent several thank you messages in a row.

Mrs. Shen, who was beside her, asked, "What did Li Zexing say? Did he agree?"

Shen Lan nodded excitedly. "He agreed! Mother, don’t worry. When Li Zexing promises me something, he always follows through."

Mrs. Shen’s eyes narrowed thoughtfully. "Is your relationship with him really that good?"

"Of course."

"In that case, even if you can’t become the Crown Prince Consort, marrying Li Zexing wouldn’t be a bad alternative. He’s a few years younger than you, sure, but his family background is excellent, and he’s handsome."

Shen Lan’s smile stiffened. It wasn’t as if the thought hadn’t crossed her mind the first time she met Li Zexing.

But Li Zexing’s eyes, as cold and distant as stars, seemed to see right through people, exposing the dark, sordid thoughts she kept hidden in the depths of her heart.

Shen Lan didn’t like that feeling of being seen through. In fact, she hated and feared it.

"Mother, please don’t ever say things like that again. Everyone in the Upper City District knows Princess Ruoxin has a crush on Li Zexing. Are you trying to make me compete with her for him?"

Mrs. Shen raised an eyebrow, took a sip of water, and fell silent.

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