Apocalypse: I have a supermarket stocked with supplies

Chapter 74: Fruit shaved ice

The two of them coveted the air conditioning in the supermarket and, at bedtime, they swiftly set up a tent and sleeping bag.

Everything was neatly arranged.

It looked like they were planning to stay for a while.

Su Yinhe was a bit worried—the weather was hellish, and hardly anyone who wasn’t well-prepared could endure such intense sun to come buy things during the day.

Who would’ve thought, after just one big sale, it became impossible to do business.

As Lin Murong explained, because of this kind of weather, and that exceptionally brutal sun, people had switched to coming out at night instead of during the day.

“It’s still hot at night, but at least there’s no risk of getting sunburned.”

“Now, a sunburn could cause you to lose a big patch of skin if you’re not careful. There’s no medicine available, the weather is so hot, and the caves are stifling. Wounds can easily become infected and fill with maggots.”

After Lin Murong finished speaking, he shuddered.

Hearing his words, Su Yinhe was considering whether to adjust the supermarket’s opening hours to the evening.

She would have to change her biological clock then.

“Little Galaxy, I want ice blocks, big blocks of ice. Sell me some ice blocks,” Lin Murong eyed the ice cubes used for making milk tea.

Su Yinhe glanced at him and went to scoop a bag of ice cubes for him.

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Then, Lin Murong sat next to Chi Yan and started gnawing on the ice cubes.

It was clear he was still bothered by the previous incident where Chi Yan had nibbled on ice cubes without sharing.

“He’s even willing to share his ice cream with me. Why won’t he give me ice blocks? Why? Why?” Lin Murong shook Su Yinhe with his questions.

Su Yinhe felt like her brains were mixing together from his shaking. Dammit, shouldn’t he be asking Chi Yan this?

“Maybe… probably… perhaps… he doesn’t like that ice cream?”

“Right. Exactly, you’re right. I remember him saying that the ice cream had a strong artificial flavor and tasted awful.” As he spoke, Lin Murong’s eyes began to turn red.

“Wuwu… So he was using me as a trash bin.” Lin Murong cried, hugging Su Yinhe, unable to be pried off.

“Hasn’t he always been like that?” Su Yinhe looked at the weepy Lin Murong, feeling quite helpless.

Aahhh!

Chi Yan was right there!

Why not hug him?!

Why did it have to be her?! His tears were all over her clothes.

“I know. But I’m really upset. Men, you know. There are always a few days each month when we get sentimental,” Lin Murong continued to cry.

The reason he didn’t dare to cry while hugging Chi Yan was simple: Chi Yan had an obsession with cleanliness.

If he dared to smudge his tears on Chi Yan, Chi Yan would definitely kill him. He didn’t want to die, but he still wanted to hug someone and cry, and there were only the three of them here.

If he couldn’t hug Chi Yan, then Su Yinhe was the only option.

Su Yinhe: “…”

God damn it.

“Let go.”

“No.”

“Your ice cubes are going to melt.”

This line hit hard. As soon as Su Yinhe finished speaking, Lin Murong let go and continued sniffling and gnawing his ice.

“Crap! My ice is melting.”

What a headache.

Su Yinhe held her forehead.

Su Yinhe glanced at Chi Yan beside her. After he met her gaze, his ears reddened, and he looked at her, seemingly wanting to say something but hesitating.

Su Yinhe: “…”

Su Yinhe turned to make shaved ice. Numb to it all, it seemed that one by one, they were all a bit off.

In the end, it seemed she was the only sane person left in this supermarket.

Su Yinhe dug out the shaved ice machine, took out a big block of ice, and various fruits.

Chi Yan was very proactive in offering to help with the fruit.

He was so eager, Su Yinhe couldn’t bear to refuse him.

After finishing his ice cubes, Lin Murong also came over and offered to help.

Su Yinhe handed him a fruit knife and asked him to join Chi Yan in preparing the fruit.

Making shaved ice was simple: first, shave the ice into a snow-like texture with the machine, then add various favorite toppings.

Su Yinhe liked to add fruit juice and fruit chunks.

Chi Yan preferred caramel or red bean paste.

Lin Murong wasn’t picky, he liked everything.

While making it, he even added hot strips and QQ candy.

Looking at the shaved ice Lin Murong had made, Su Yinhe was silent, and so was Chi Yan.

Only Lin Murong was happy.

He was as delighted as a child, sharing his joy with them.

“Do you guys want to try it? I think adding some tomato sauce could make it taste even better.”

Su Yinhe: “No… no need. I like fruit.”

Chi Yan…

Chi Yan simply turned away; he didn’t want to look at the disastrous bowl of shaved ice, feeling his eyes were polluted.

Lin Murong was dissatisfied: “You guys lack taste.”

If that’s the kind of taste, Su Yinhe and Chi Yan didn’t really want it.

The three of them, in addition to what they ate, made an extra sixty-seven bowls of shaved ice, some stored in Chi Yan’s space, some stored in Su Yinhe’s space, and some placed in the supermarket’s freezer.

Take one when you feel like eating.

Su Yinhe was trying to adjust her biological clock lately; the sun was fierce, but business had to be done.

She was determined to be a diligent boss.

When Lin Murong heard the supermarket would open in the evening, he was thrilled.

“Why are you so happy?” Su Yinhe wondered.

When Lin Murong knew she would open in the evening, he walked around with a bright smile and kept muttering something.

“Didn’t I tell you last time? An Ice Ability User went to accompany a rich woman.”

“Hmm. And then?”

“I was thinking, accompanying the rich woman, he must have earned quite a bit of Crystal Core. I’ve been wanting to drag him to the supermarket to shop. But he had to sleep with the rich woman during the day and couldn’t make it, which was a pity. Now he finally can.” Lin Murong grew more and more excited as he spoke.

Su Yinhe still didn’t understand.

“You’re happy… because you can help a friend?” She had no idea Lin Murong was so eager to help.

“Of course not. Ever since he started seeing the rich woman, he’s been very generous. When he comes to shop at the supermarket, I can help him with his cart. He’ll give me a tip.” Lin Murong’s eyes shone bright, with Crystal Core written in his left eye and money in his right.

“The… the rich woman is quite generous, huh? Very generous with her companion.”

“Indeed. My friend wasn’t the type to live off a woman, but the rich woman offered so much. As soon as she mentioned the amount, he followed her without a second thought. He didn’t even want his old belongings.” As he spoke, Lin Murong’s face showed a trace of regret.

The Ice Ability User had quite a collection of belongings before, and when he left, others divided it up.

Lin Murong was too shocked at the time to claim a share.

By the time he came to his senses, nothing was left.

Su Yinhe: “…”

Su Yinhe thought Lin Murong regretted not being noticed by the rich woman. She patted his shoulder heavily, consoling him.

“It’s okay. Sooner or later, you’ll meet a rich woman who likes you.”

“Ah?” Lin Murong was confused. “I… what does a rich woman have to do with anything?” He hadn’t intended to find a rich woman to support him.

“I get it. Don’t be sad. It’s not that you’re too ugly; you’re actually okay. Maybe it’s just that your friend with the Ice Ability is too handsome… ah no, his superpower is too good. If you were an Ice Ability User, maybe the rich woman would have chosen you.” Su Yinhe tried hard to comfort him.

Look.

This kid was always carefree; when had he ever shown such a look? He must be feeling a lot of regret.