The NO.1 Food Stall in the Wasteland novel Chapter 249

Chapter 249: Chapter 249: You Can’t Work by Fits and Starts

But this was the result.

Song Zhigao had planted the poison, but Shen Lu discovered it with ease. It was as if he hadn’t done it at all.

Jin San walked over. "Big Brother, I told you these sissy tactics wouldn’t work. I’ll just go grab her, and all our problems will be solved."

Boss Jin shot him a sidelong glance. "Fine. You go grab her, then."

"Alright, just wait for my good news!"

Jin San walked off, rubbing his hands together in anticipation.

The assistant hesitated for a moment before whispering, "Boss, should we send a couple of men with Third Brother?"

Boss Jin sat back down on the sofa. "Send a few more men. And make a trip to the Thunder Mercenary Corps. You must bring that woman, Shen, back to me."

The assistant said, "Yes, sir. I’ll arrange it right away."

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[DING! Sales targets met: Braised Pork Set 790/790, Kung Pao Chicken Set 690/690, Steamed Fish Head with Diced Hot Peppers Set 350/350. Total revenue has reached 175,000 yuan. Customer satisfaction is three stars or higher. Mission complete. Reward: 1x Lottery Ticket.]

Shen Lu let out a long sigh of relief.

’The missions are taking longer and longer to complete these days.’

’Before, I’d hear the mission completion notification in less than an hour and a half. Now it takes two and a half hours.’

’Part of it is because the mission quotas are higher, but it’s also because customer traffic has plateaued, with not much growth.’

’The Commerce Association’s tactics have still had a considerable impact on my little shop.’

However, she heard from customers that the Fragrant Sky fast-food restaurant seemed to have gone back to its original prices, with only the prize drawing event still ongoing.

That was why Shen Lu clearly felt an increase in customers today.

After lunch, Shen Lu composed herself and went up to the third floor.

Song Zhigao was sitting cross-legged against a pillar, his head hanging low, a shadow seeming to envelop him.

Ye Fan stood two steps away, watching him intently. If Song Zhigao made the slightest unusual move, he would act immediately.

"Boss Shen." Ye Fan nodded to her.

Song Zhigao’s body jolted, and he buried his head even lower.

Shen Lu walked up to Song Zhigao, her tone calm and detached. "Talk. Tell me what happened."

Song Zhigao didn’t dare to look up. "Do whatever you want with me."

"I want the whole story. Huo Qian checked. Of the two basins of Kung Pao Chicken, one was poisoned. A single bite would have been instantly fatal."

Song Zhigao said nothing, meeting her with silence.

Shen Lu wasn’t a particularly patient person. The reason she was willing to hear Song Zhigao’s explanation was twofold: first, he had rushed out to stop her when she was about to eat the poisoned food, and second, she valued his talent.

Song Zhigao was a very skilled cook. His movements were deft and efficient. He might not have much experience managing a kitchen, but with time, he could definitely become an excellent head chef.

"What’s your relationship with Master Luo?" Shen Lu asked suddenly. "Is it because I didn’t treat him well when he came to apply for the job, so you came to get revenge for him?"

Song Zhigao shifted. "...I didn’t come for revenge."

Song Zhigao knew very well what kind of person Master Luo was.

The old Master Luo had been a very dedicated and responsible head chef, but he changed after getting into gambling.

Song Zhigao had watched him sink step by step into the abyss of gambling, willingly wallowing in it with no desire to escape.

He felt it was a great pity and had tried to dissuade him many times, but unfortunately, Master Luo wouldn’t listen to him at all.

"So? You didn’t really come to steal my techniques, did you?" Shen Lu raised an eyebrow. "No, that’s not right either. If you were here to steal techniques, you wouldn’t have needed to use poison."

Song Zhigao fell silent again. He felt conflicted and his thoughts were in turmoil.

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