The NO.1 Food Stall in the Wasteland novel Chapter 171

Chapter 171: Chapter 171: A Strong Sense of Belonging

With the glass case in one hand and Shen Lu slung over his other shoulder, Xue Can made it back to the shop just before the downpour.

Cai Su heard the commotion and hurried to the front, helping Shen Lu down.

Shen Lu rubbed her stomach. ’This is so uncomfortable.’

"Mr. Xue, thank you."

Even though she was uncomfortable, Xue Can had still carried her all the way back. Otherwise, she had no idea where she would be right now.

Xue Can grunted in acknowledgment and glanced at the heavy rain outside.

Shen Lu had insisted on going with him, slowing him down. Otherwise, he would have been back at the stronghold by now.

"Mr. Xue, would you like to take a hot shower? I have a washer-dryer, so your clothes will be ready by the time you’re done."

Shen Lu was soaked herself, and she figured Xue Can must be in the same state.

Xue Can nodded in agreement.

Shen Lu desperately needed a shower too, so she let Xue Can use the one in the staff dormitory.

Xue Can had assumed the shower here would be ultrasonic, like everywhere else, but when he entered the bathroom, he saw it was a conventional shower.

’A water shower?’

Stunned for a moment, Xue Can turned on the showerhead.

Just as he expected, the water was pure and clear, and the pressure was strong. He held out a hand, and a tingling sensation washed over him, reaching deep into his soul.

’This water actually has the same soothing effect on the Spiritual Sea.’

’Shen Lu actually bathes in water like this?’

’No, not just that. This water is probably used everywhere else in the shop that needs it.’

’Extravagant!’

’So extravagant!’

Xue Can cursed under his breath, quickly stripped off his drenched clothes, and stepped under the curtain of water.

The warm water pouring over him from head to toe was the ultimate indulgence.

Xue Can couldn’t even remember the last time he’d taken a proper shower, but he was certain it had been nothing like this.

However, the shower water’s soothing effect on his Spiritual Sea was limited. After twenty minutes, Xue Can felt the effect weaken until it was almost gone.

He reluctantly turned off the water, used his superpower to evaporate the moisture from his body, wrapped a towel around his waist, and walked out with his wet clothes.

There were two washing machines in the staff dormitory, both on the balcony. Cai Su was busy in the back kitchen, and Xiao Lang was reading in the living room. When the little boy heard Xue Can open the door, he immediately looked up.

"Uncle, do you need to do laundry? The washing machine is over here."

Xiao Lang scampered over to show Xue Can the way.

Xue Can walked in the direction he pointed, put his clothes in the machine, and pressed the start button.

"Uncle, the clothes will take about ten minutes. Do you want to watch some TV?" Xiao Lang acted like a little adult, enthusiastically playing the host for Xue Can.

Xue Can looked down at the little guy, his gaze appraising.

’This kid failed his awakening?’

’But... it looks like he’s about to have his second awakening.’

"Uncle?" Being stared at so intently by Xue Can, Xiao Lang felt as if his blood was freezing in his veins. It was very uncomfortable.

"How old are you?"

"Five."

"You..."

Xue Can was about to ask more when Shen Lu pushed the door open and came in.

"Uh..." Shen Lu hadn’t expected to walk in on a half-naked Xue Can. Amid her embarrassment, she couldn’t stop herself from sneaking a few more glances.

’He’s got nice muscles, but a lot of scars too.’

’That’s the life of a mercenary—always on the edge, injuries are just part of the job.’

"I just wanted to ask what you’d like to eat later. I promised you I’d cook you a big meal as a thank you for taking me to the research institute."

The young woman’s attempt to look without looking was a little too obvious. Xue Can raised an eyebrow, amused.

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