The NO.1 Food Stall in the Wasteland novel Chapter 200

Chapter 200: Chapter 200: Chopped Chili Fish Head

A determined flame burned in Lei Li’s brown eyes. "Xue Can, you have to be mine."

It had been a long time since someone had managed to anger Xue Can with just a few words.

"Then let me be clear. That’s impossible."

"Don’t be so absolute," Lei Li said, her lips a vibrant red. "Who can say for certain what the future holds?"

"You should tell yourself that."

This was not a pleasant dinner. Xue Can was fuming, and Lei Li was barely suppressing her own temper.

No matter how delicious the food was or how well it could soothe their Spiritual Seas, it did nothing to defuse their anger.

Lei Li was adept at reading people. She knew she had pushed Xue Can to his limit today. If she continued to pester him, there would be no turning back.

She stood up. "Fine, don’t be mad. I’m leaving."

After taking a few steps, Lei Li turned back. "Xue Can, I’m serious about pursuing you. I’m not just playing around."

In the past, she would never have acted so humbly. But after investing so much time and energy into Xue Can, she had genuinely fallen in love with him.

Otherwise, she wouldn’t have anxiously come here to scout out a rival.

After all, with her standing, she wouldn’t normally lack such confidence.

Xue Can didn’t even spare her a glance. He kept his arms crossed, his eyes half-lidded, looking as cold as ice.

Lei Li pouted, but ultimately left.

Shen Lu finished clearing the dishes and came downstairs. Before heading into the kitchen, she glanced at the booth area. She didn’t see Lei Li, only Xue Can sitting there all alone.

"What happened?" Shen Lu whispered to Cai Su, figuring that since they were eating in the fast-food section, they might have seen something.

Cai Su shook her head. She didn’t really know.

Shen Lu had no choice but to suppress her curiosity.

Xue Can had a poor appetite and had only taken a bite of most dishes. He asked Shen Lu for some takeout containers and packed up all the leftovers.

"Um... was my cooking not good today?" Shen Lu was bothered that a customer had left so much food. ’If it were really delicious, he wouldn’t have left this much behind.’

"No." Xue Can’s face was cold and stiff. "It has nothing to do with your food. It was delicious."

Shen Lu was speechless. ’Dude, with an expression like that, you look like someone’s holding a knife to your back, forcing you to lie.’

"Alright then. If there’s anything you think needs improvement, please be sure to tell me."

"There is," Xue Can said, lowering his gaze. "I want to eat your home cooking every day."

Xue Can’s words had a double meaning.

Before this, Xue Can had thought his interest in Shen Lu was purely because of her food.

But just now, Lei Li’s words had exposed the feelings he had been subconsciously hiding.

Even if his affection for Shen Lu was entangled with various other interests, it was undeniable that when Lei Li accused him of pursuing Shen Lu, he had no desire to deny it.

But a man like him, even when he liked someone, could never be as reckless in his pursuit as Lei Li.

Besides, Shen Lu already had a fiancé.

A fiancé who was severely injured and bedridden, yet Shen Lu remained devotedly by his side. His own feelings, then, were destined to remain unspoken.

Unfortunately, Shen Lu only caught the surface-level meaning, her expression one of sudden understanding.

’It’s only been a few days, and he already can’t stand eating food that doesn’t soothe his Spiritual Sea?’

’I’ve done my research. Generally, Superpower Users only go to the hospital for Spiritual Sea soothing treatments once or twice a month, barring special circumstances.’

’So why does he need to eat my food every day?’

’This guy, Xue Can, is way too greedy.’

"Mr. Xue, if I can’t get the ingredients, there’s nothing I can do."

Xue Can carefully studied Shen Lu’s expression. The young woman’s eyes were clear; she obviously hadn’t considered any deeper meaning.

He felt a mix of disappointment and relief.

VERIFYCAPTCHA_LABELVerify