The NO.1 Food Stall in the Wasteland novel Chapter 276

Chapter 276: Chapter 276: Fu Cheng Dares Not Gamble

"Fu Cheng, your recovery is far better than I imagined," Gong Tianhua said with feeling. "You’re the first Superpower User I’ve ever seen survive after being declared a terminal case."

Superpower Users are powerful, but also exceptionally fragile.

You can’t say for certain whether Superpower Users or mutant beasts are stronger. They keep each other in check; it all comes down to who reveals their weakness first.

"Thanks for the compliment," Fu Cheng said, his face devoid of expression.

"If you have a moment, could you come back to the research institute with me?" Gong Tianhua asked. "I need a vial of your blood for my research."

"Not going," Fu Cheng refused without a second thought.

"Fu Cheng, this would be a huge contribution to the entire Imperial City, even the whole planet. If I can unlock the secret of how you survived, do you have any idea how many people that would help?"

Fu Cheng didn’t know, but he was certain of one thing: if the secret to his recovery was exposed, it would be a catastrophe for Shen Lu.

"Heh. When I was about to die, you abandoned me without a second thought. Now that I’ve clawed my way back to life, you want to talk to me about ’contributions’?"

Gong Tianhua frowned. "As an outstanding student of the military academy, you should be well aware that resources are extremely tight right now. Not wasting them is our duty."

"What does ’not wasting resources’ have to do with us people from the Lower City District? Does the amount wasted by everyone in the Lower City District in a day even compare to a single day’s consumption in the Lan Palace?"

"To speak so brazenly of the Royal Family... you’ve got some nerve."

"Is Director Gong going to report me?"

"I didn’t come here to argue with you." Gong Tianhua’s tone became more amicable. "Fu Cheng, I’m being very sincere. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have come to pick you up in person today."

As the deputy director of the research institute, his schedule was packed every day. Gong Tianhua had postponed other matters just to come to the Lower City District.

Fu Cheng’s expression didn’t change. Shen Lu placed a hand on his shoulder and gave it a gentle squeeze.

’Bro, seriously? It’s time to stop. He’s giving you an out, just take it!’

Fu Cheng shot Shen Lu a look. ’I can’t go.’

The equipment at the research institute was different from the hospital’s—far more advanced. The hospital hadn’t found anything abnormal, but there was no guarantee the institute wouldn’t.

Fu Cheng didn’t dare to take that risk.

"Director Gong, may I have a private word with Fu Cheng?" Shen Lu asked.

"Of course." Gong Tianhua cooperatively stepped out of the booth area.

"You don’t have to say anything. I’m not going," Fu Cheng said before she could speak. "Shen Lu, it’ll be too dangerous."

"I know, but I want to go," Shen Lu said, looking at him seriously. "Trust me. I won’t let you fall into danger, and I’ll protect myself, too."

"What’s your plan?" Fu Cheng wasn’t one to be easily fooled; he wouldn’t believe her just based on a few casual words.

Shen Lu scratched her forehead, then leaned in and whispered a few words in Fu Cheng’s ear.

An incredulous expression appeared on Fu Cheng’s face. Shen Lu nodded affirmatively.

"It’s true!"

She wasn’t lying to him.

Fu Cheng took a deep breath. "Shen Lu, you have to think this through. If you make even one mistake, you’ll never be able to live a normal life again."

"I have a reason I must do this."

Fu Cheng relented. If he went with Shen Lu today, he could at least look out for her. He was more afraid of her going alone. If something happened then, she would be completely helpless with no one to turn to.

Once in the car, Gong Tianhua remarked meaningfully, "Miss Shen and Fu Cheng seem to be very close."

The person he couldn’t persuade even after humbling himself had obediently gotten into the car after just a few words from Shen Lu. Other than them being close, Gong Tianhua couldn’t think of any other reason.

Shen Lu smiled faintly and lowered her head, feigning shyness.

Fu Cheng turned his gaze to the window, not joining the conversation.

Gong Tianhua leaned back against the seat, closed his eyes, and recalled a conversation with his wife from the previous night. 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢

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