The NO.1 Food Stall in the Wasteland novel Chapter 141

Chapter 141: Chapter 141: Outdoor Movie

Xiao Lang shook his head forcefully. "I don’t need to look, I already saw it."

"I wanted to ask, can we set up a stall to sell things tonight?"

Hearing this, Shen Lu’s knife paused. "Set up a stall to sell things?"

"Mhm." Xiao Lang stared at Shen Lu with puppy-dog eyes. "Every time they show an open-air movie, lots and lots of people come to watch. There are also a bunch of stalls selling things. They sell snacks for the movie, like roasted Sky Armor Beetles, stir-fried Sunflower Seed Worms, and homemade cigarettes and stuff."

Every open-air movie showing was a nighttime festival for the Lower City District. A large crowd meant business opportunities, and those with sharp minds would naturally seize the chance.

Sky Armor Beetles and Sunflower Seed Worms were edible insects that had been newly cultivated in recent years. Sky Armor Beetles were about the size of a thumb, with thick flesh. Eating them roasted felt a lot like eating beef jerky.

The Sunflower Seed Worm, true to its name, was the size of a sunflower seed. It was eaten the same way, too: crack open the shell and eat the tender meat inside.

These two types of insects were on the cheaper side and not very nutritious, so people in the Lower City District often ate them as snacks.

Shen Lu wasn’t particularly interested. Sure, setting up a stall tonight would definitely earn a lot of popularity value, but it would be exhausting.

She would much rather get a good rest.

But seeing how motivated Xiao Lang was, she thought of a compromise.

"Sister Cai, what do you think?" Shen Lu asked.

"I... I think Xiao Lang’s idea is pretty good. Our shop is right next to where the movie is showing. We don’t have to sell full meals, but selling some snacks would be perfect," Cai Su said cautiously.

Wang Daguo leaned in. "What are we selling? I can hawk the goods!"

He was tall, so he could sell things and watch the movie at the same time, killing two birds with one stone.

’Her employees are much more ambitious than she is.’

Shen Lu sighed to herself, thought for a moment, and said, "How about this: you guys will be in charge of the stall tonight. I won’t participate. You can split whatever money you make amongst yourselves as a bonus. How does that sound?"

Wang Daguo and Cai Su looked at each other and nodded without hesitation. "Okay!"

"You can discuss what you want to sell. Make a list of everything you need and give it to me, and I’ll go prepare it for you."

Cai Su, Wang Daguo, and Xiao Lang huddled together, whispering for a while. In the end, Cai Su explained the results of their discussion to Shen Lu.

"Boss Shen, we’d like to borrow your food cart. We plan to sell just three things: grilled sausages, mint water, and Sunflower Seed Worms."

Shen Lu nodded. "Your product selection is spot on."

She had no idea what Sunflower Seed Worms were, but there was nothing wrong with mint water and grilled sausages. Especially since it was still the tail end of summer and the evening breeze was still hot and humid, a cup of ice-cold mint water would be very refreshing.

"Boss Shen, Wang Daguo and I have discussed it. We can’t just split tonight’s earnings between the two of us. No matter what, we have to give you a thirty-percent cut," Cai Su said with sincerity and determination. "Please don’t refuse, okay?"

A wave of warmth washed over Shen Lu. She was willing to give her employees some perks, but if they knew how to show gratitude, she would graciously accept it.

"Alright, then I won’t be polite."

After getting Shen Lu’s permission, Wang Daguo brought his family to the shop ahead of time and told them about selling things at the open-air movie that night.

"Grandma, you and Mom just sit back and enjoy the movie. Xiao Hui, Xiao Ci, and I will go sell things."

"How can we do that? You’ll all be busy, and as a mother..." Mrs. Wang immediately objected.

Wang Daguo put a hand on her shoulder. "Mom, just relax and watch the movie."

Grandma Wang chuckled and pulled her daughter-in-law’s arm. "This is the kids’ way of being filial. We should just accept it."

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