The NO.1 Food Stall in the Wasteland novel Chapter 332

During the meal, Fu Cheng was unusually silent. He didn’t have much of an appetite, either, putting down his chopsticks after just a few bites.

Shen Lu stole several glances at him, planning to ask him what was wrong later.

“Boss Shen.” Xue Can called out to Shen Lu, who was on her way to the second floor. “Can I discuss something with you?”

“What is it?” Shen Lu asked.

“It’s about my friend, Jiang Gong. You met him at the hospital last time.”

“Oh, right, I remember. What about him?”

“He was discharged from the hospital a couple of days ago and got Sang Yue an ID card. But as you know, Sang Yue can only live in the Lower City District.”

A bad feeling crept over Shen Lu. “You’re not thinking of dumping her on me, are you?”

Xue Can looked extremely awkward. “He asked around and thinks your place is the most suitable for Sang Yue.”

And most importantly, Sang Yue was also willing to come.

Sang Yue felt an inexplicable sense of closeness to Shen Lu. Perhaps it was because Shen Lu was so considerate?

Xue Can couldn’t be bothered with such trivial matters, but he couldn’t stand Jiang Gong’s incessant nagging.

He didn’t have many close friends. If Jiang Gong had asked him for any other favor, he might have been able to turn him down without a second thought.

But Jiang Gong just wanted to find a place for his lifesaver to settle down, which was, in truth, a very small matter.

“This is a restaurant, not a hotel.”

“Sang Yue can work. Aren’t you short-staffed recently anyway?”

Shen Lu couldn’t quite describe how she felt. ‘It’s true I’ve thought about riding the protagonist’s coattails, but I’m not this desperate…’

But on second thought, getting on familiar terms with her couldn’t hurt.

“How long does she plan to stay here?”

There were some things Shen Lu was very clear about. ‘Sang Yue isn’t the type to be willing to work for others. I remember in the original plot, she started her own business. She’s only willing now because she’s a newcomer and needs to get the lay of the land before planning her next move. In other words, Sang Yue is looking for a place where she can live and gather market intelligence. My place is admittedly a pretty good option for that.’

Xue Can seemed to be texting Jiang Gong, only answering after a moment.

“She’ll stay until next spring for now. Jiang Gong will pay a thank-you fee each month. Sorry for the trouble, Boss Shen.”

‘There’s a thank-you fee?’

Shen Lu’s initial reluctance immediately vanished.

‘Isn’t this just like getting paid for her to work here?’

‘I’m all for it!’

“Your friend is so generous. Don’t worry, I’ll definitely take good care of Sang Yue.”

With the matter settled, Xue Can brought her over that very night.

Shen Lu told Cai Su about it, and they cleaned up the second room in the dormitory for Sang Yue.

Sang Yue was very satisfied with this.

She really liked Shen Lu’s shop. The decor looked warm and inviting, and it was very clean. Even though she was staying in a dorm, it felt very safe and reassuring.

“Boss Shen, I’ll be in your care from now on.”

Shen Lu glanced at her fair, delicate fingers. ‘What could I possibly teach you? You don’t know how to cook Chinese food. At most, you can make some drinks or bake some cakes. Don’t think I don’t know—I’ve read the book. Sang Yue’s cooking skills are nothing special, but she knows how to bake. And as it happens, the Eldest Prince loves sweet drinks and little cakes, which is how he got to know Sang Yue in the first place.’

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