The NO.1 Food Stall in the Wasteland novel Chapter 214

Chapter 214: Chapter 214: "Not the Boss Anymore? Switched Careers?

Fu Cheng was no longer the man he used to be. He was no longer the young master of the Fu Family, nor the top student at the military academy. A crippled Superpower User had no value to speak of.

If Fu Cheng went to use his connections now, he would just be burning through what little goodwill he had left.

This petty suppression only angered Shen Lu. It wasn’t as if she was powerless to resist.

What she and the people from the Commerce Association were after were fundamentally different, but they just didn’t know it.

’She doesn’t want my help?’

Fu Cheng felt terrible. He knew full well that Shen Lu was in trouble, yet she wouldn’t let him help.

"Don’t... don’t feel burdened. I’m willing," Fu Cheng did his best to convey his true feelings. "We’re partners, right?"

"Yes, but your main task is to focus on your recovery," Shen Lu replied smoothly. "This is just a small hiccup right now; I don’t need you to step in yet. When we face bigger trouble in the future, that will be your time to shine."

Shen Lu was quite experienced when it came to placating Fu Cheng.

And Fu Cheng, well, he always fell for it.

After the staff meal, Shen Lu went out for a stroll.

Boss Cao’s noodle stall had gone out of business. The spot where he used to set up was now empty. Only a few grease stains on the ground that couldn’t be washed away proved that a stall had once been here.

Shen Lu glanced over and then looked away. It was no surprise that Boss Cao couldn’t make it.

With his level of skill and his idea of service, the only reason his noodle shop had stayed open for years was that his customers were easy to fool.

Now that customers weren’t so easily fooled, his business naturally failed.

But soon enough, Shen Lu and Boss Cao met again.

"Hello, check out the grand opening sale at Fragrant Sky!"

A flyer was suddenly shoved into Shen Lu’s hand. The voice sounded strangely familiar, and when she turned her head, who should it be but Boss Cao?!

Boss Cao had traded his apron for a work uniform with "Fragrant Sky" printed on it and was energetically handing out flyers.

"Boss Cao?" Shen Lu said with a smirk. "Not a boss anymore? Changed careers?"

Boss Cao wasn’t the least bit annoyed. He gave a dry laugh. "For someone like me with no skill and no talent, being an employee is the safest bet."

On the surface, it was self-deprecation, but it was actually a veiled barb.

"Indeed. The hardest thing is to recognize your own limitations," Shen Lu shot back sarcastically. "For you to have this epiphany in middle age, Boss Cao, it’s not too late. Keep up the good work, strive to become a supervisor, and you’ll get promoted, get a raise, and reach the pinnacle of life."

’Fuck.’

Boss Cao cursed viciously in his heart. ’How can this young bitch be so sharp-tongued?’

Boss Cao’s smile was stiff. "Well, Boss Shen, you must be busy. I have to get back to work."

He couldn’t win an argument with her, but he could certainly avoid one.

Shen Lu continued on her way, wandering through a few of the nearby streets.

Fragrant Sky was a fast-food chain. As expected, it was a business belonging to either Mr. Sun or General Manager Chen.

The promotions were huge, and a large crowd had gathered to check it out. Shen Lu didn’t squeeze her way inside, just observed from the entrance.

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