The NO.1 Food Stall in the Wasteland novel Chapter 219

Chapter 219: Chapter 219: Downright Laughable

At school, Shen Lan was in the middle of her afternoon gym class when she saw a video call request from Shen Lu. She hesitated for a moment but answered it anyway.

A large, familiar, and detestable face pressed up against the lens, filling the entire screen.

"Xiao Lan, is that you, Xiao Lan?" Liu Qiang stared at the girl in the white athletic suit on the screen, a bit dazed. ’Is this really the adopted daughter who lived with him for over ten years? She seems like a completely different person.’

Shen Lan frowned unconsciously and minimized the video window. "Why is it you? Isn’t this call from Shen Lu?"

Only then did Shen Lu come into frame. "So, Miss Shen is in class?"

Seeing the two of them on the screen, the corners of Shen Lan’s mouth curled upward.

’How do you like it, Shen Lu? Do you like the gift I sent you?’

’A pair of biological parents who favor sons over daughters, plus a troublemaking brother who’s a petty thief and doesn’t treat his sister like a human being. A family like that is just so wonderfully heartwarming, isn’t it?’

"Have you and Uncle Liu had your reunion?" Shen Lan asked with a smile. "It must have been so difficult for your family, being separated for all these years. Shen Lu, you’re capable and have money now. You’d better take good care of Uncle Liu and the others."

Shen Lu saw through Shen Lan’s hypocrisy at a glance, which only confirmed her suspicions.

’The "kind-hearted" person who told the Liu Family the news was definitely arranged by Shen Lan.’

’She really went to a lot of trouble, racking her brains at home for so many days to finally come up with a reasonably clever scheme.’

’I have to admit, the appearance of the three members of the Liu Family has indeed caused me a great deal of trouble.’

"Of course. Although they never raised me for a single day, they did give me life," Shen Lu said with a beaming smile, playing along. "But you, on the other hand, Miss Shen... you ate our family’s food for so many years. Aren’t you going to show any gratitude at all?"

Previously, Shen Lu hadn’t known if Shen Lan had visited the Liu Family after the switch was revealed, but based on Liu Qiang’s reaction just now, it seemed she hadn’t.

Shen Lan vaguely sensed something was wrong. "How dare you say that? What kind of life did you have in the Shen Family, and what kind of life did I have with the Liu Family? For as long as I can remember, I never had enough to eat!"

"That’s not the right way to look at it. My family’s circumstances are what they are—certainly not comparable to the Shen Family’s. But at the very least, they raised you, right? Otherwise, how would you be enjoying this good life now?" Shen Lu sighed softly. "Alas, your reputation isn’t very good to begin with. What do you think would happen if people found out you have no gratitude for the parents who raised you?"

"Shen Lu!" Shen Lan lost control and shrieked, drawing the stares of all the surrounding students.

Her face flushed red, her nails digging into her palms. She took several deep breaths, barely suppressed her anger, and forced a stiff smile as she apologized to the classmates she had startled.

Shen Lan hurried to an empty corner, her tone fierce. "Shen Lu, what the hell do you want?! I’m warning you, don’t go spreading rumors, or I’ll sue you for defamation. You can just wait to go to jail!"

"My, my. I was just showing a little concern, and you’re already this worked up," Shen Lu said unhurriedly. "Also, don’t just throw around a new word you’ve learned. Defamation is deliberately fabricating and spreading falsehoods. Since I haven’t said anything untrue, a defamation charge will never stick to me."

"Enough. I don’t have time to argue with you about this," Shen Lan cut her off impatiently. "You didn’t call just to spout this nonsense. What do you really want?!"

Shen Lu held up a hand. "You’ve really misunderstood me. I’m not the one who wanted to talk to you."

She stepped aside and shot Liu Qiang a look.

Liu Qiang immediately understood and once again pressed his face to the camera.

"Xiao Lan, your brother’s arm was broken by some thugs last night. We’re at the hospital now. Can you transfer some money over? Otherwise, your brother’s arm will be crippled."

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