The NO.1 Food Stall in the Wasteland novel Chapter 23

Chapter 23: Chapter 23: Want to Sleep Together?

Shen Lu rolled her eyes at him. "I’m not going to answer you."

’Isn’t he just trying to ask where I got these ingredients?’

She wouldn’t tell anyone about something like that.

"I haven’t even asked yet, don’t be so quick to refuse," Zeng Xiaodao said, swallowing the radish in his mouth. "It seems like your first impression of me wasn’t very good."

If it had been, she wouldn’t have stuck her foot out to trip him.

Shen Lu flipped the egg waffle maker. "Why should I have a good impression of you?"

’You almost got me killed, you know that?’

"Why?"

"Because you bumped into me when you ran over to grab the nutrient solution. I was almost knocked into a sharp piece of metal. You think I’d have a good impression of you after that?"

Shen Lu wasn’t the type to keep things bottled up. As long as it wasn’t a vital secret, she usually said whatever was on her mind.

"That happened?" Zeng Xiaodao racked his brain but couldn’t recall it at all.

Shen Lu snorted in annoyance.

Zeng Xiaodao’s eyes darted around. "Well, anyway, you tripped me afterward, and I saved you once. So we’re even, right?"

"Mhm," Shen Lu nodded reluctantly.

"In that case, how about we go into business together?" Zeng Xiaodao wiped his mouth. "Look, you’re running a stall here. You’re bound to run into some unreasonable customers. I can be your lookout. How about it?"

Shen Lu glanced at him sideways. "Do you think I have ’sucker’ written on my forehead?"

’My business is doing just fine on its own. Why would I take on a partner for no reason?’

’Zeng Xiaodao is just a lanky teenager. What good would he be?’

"Don’t look down on me. Who in this district doesn’t know me, Zeng Xiaodao?"

Shen Lu really didn’t know where he got the confidence to boast like this.

’All he could do against Wang Daguo was run. What’s he going to use to watch my stall?’

"No, thanks. I’m good."

She shook her head repeatedly, ending the conversation. "Here are your egg waffles and mint water. You can leave after you finish."

’Stop buzzing around here like an annoying fly.’

Zeng Xiaodao took the egg waffles and mint water but didn’t eat them right away. He stuffed the egg waffles inside his shirt and poured the mint water into his personal canteen.

"Fine, if you don’t want my help, you don’t want it. Just don’t expect me to help when you run into trouble later."

Shen Lu couldn’t even be bothered to look at him, just letting out a derisive little laugh.

Zeng Xiaodao turned and left.

There weren’t many ingredients left. After selling the last cup of mint water, it was exactly four o’clock.

Shen Lu stretched her neck and pounded her arms. She had more ingredients today, so she was a bit tired.

[DING DONG. Detected sales of mint water 30/30, egg waffles 20/20, and spicy hot pot 20/20. Task complete. Reward: one Lottery Ticket.]

Before the system’s voice had faded, she saw Wang Daguo walking over quickly.

"Boss Shen, I’m here."

Shen Lu stood up straight. "Perfect timing. I was just about to pack up."

The two of them packed things up together, with Wang Daguo doing most of the physical work while Shen Lu directed.

They were back at the rental apartment by 4:20, much faster than when Shen Lu did it alone.

Shen Lu settled today’s pay with Wang Daguo. "Same time, same place tomorrow."

"Got it."

Wang Daguo seemed to have other things to do, so he didn’t stay long before leaving.

Shen Lu closed the door and counted her earnings for the day.

Over 1,500 Star Coins!

Her popularity value had also risen to 301.

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