Universe Infinite Canteen

Sure enough, Lin Cheng saw Ma Lu and Yan Wu argue for a few sentences, then they stopped paying attention to each other.

At this time, Angie spoke up, "I told you already, you shouldn't have bought that so-called super rare ingredient radar from the Creation Technology official store. Don't you already have a bug egg to collect ingredients?"

"That's different," Ma Lu said, "The bug egg can only be used once a week, then it needs to recharge, and I don't know where it'll take me. But with this radar, I can take the initiative and bring the Wandering Sorcerer, that old wolf, along. That would give me a better chance than going alone."

"But that thing cost a fortune, over three million Star Currency, and it led us to this planet full of monsters. Now look, that guy over there might be the only survivor on this planet."

Angie pointed at Lin Cheng, then sighed, "And now we don't have any money left to buy me that Heart of the Universe necklace. I really liked it, it matched my ring."

"You're the one who's crazy," Ma Lu said, "The necklace you liked was only fifty thousand Star Currency cheaper than my super rare ingredient radar, and the key thing is, it's not even a high-dimensional artifact, just a luxury item to scam money!"

"Besides, didn't I just buy you a ring last week? That ring cost me 1.2 million Star Currency. All this money is hard-earned from my restaurant. Why can't you learn from Zhen Ye?"

"She doesn't fall into consumer traps, stays in her room playing games, economical and eco-friendly. Now, that's what I call sensible."

Angie scoffed, "Sensible? You have no idea how many Star Currency she has spent on game skins. It's almost as much as my ring. At least I got a ring. If necessary, you could even pawn it for some money."

"And you just let her spend like that without doing anything?!" Ma Lu was thunderstruck, pained beyond breath.

"Zhen Ye is young and innocent, easily deceived. She needs guidance now."

"What's that got to do with me?" The actress admired her ring, "I'm here to have fun, not to be her nanny. Besides, Zhen Ye is an adult. She can take care of herself."

"Couldn't you learn from Xiao Qian and Feifei? They've all found jobs on the ship."

"I have a job too. I cosplay anything you ask. That's my job."

Angie said righteously, "Or are you suggesting I get a different job? I'm open to it."

"......"

"Ahem, we can discuss job changes later."

Ma Lu's tone softened, "I'm not blaming you. I'm just suggesting you all spend less. Even including the Grand Alliance's bonus of thirty million Star Currency, we don't have much left.

"At this rate, we'll soon run out of money."

"Then find someone to manage the finances. I think Yu Yitong would be good. She's good at saving money and she's pretty. Weren't you involved with her before? Why didn't you bring her this time?"

Angie lowered her sunglasses on her nose, revealing her big eyes as she assessed someone, "What, Boss Ma, don't you want to rekindle an old flame?"

"Hahaha... that's impossible. I can barely afford to support you lot." Ma Lu laughed dryly, "Besides, although we're not enemies anymore, we're not on good terms either."

"Really?"

"Yes, we've always disliked each other."

"Oh, is that so."

"Yes, it is. You misunderstood from the beginning. To make up for it, you'll cosplay Mario tonight."

"Huh, you mean Princess Peach from Mario?"

"No, Mario himself."

"Who gets excited about Mario?"

"Let me think... who's into Mario?"

"Uh, you have strange tastes."

Ma Lu and Angie turned to the slightly awkward Lin Cheng, "Do you have any questions, little photographer?"

"Oh, I have one left. Are you here to save the world?"

"I'm sorry, kid. As you can see, I'm just a restaurant owner traveling with friends. I sympathize with what's happening here, really, but I'm just as clueless."

Ma Lu looked at the female sorceress, "You've been to many planes. Ever seen anything like this?"

"There are too many planes in the Multiverse. Even though my teacher and I have wandered many, we've only scratched the surface. In these billions of planes, anything can happen. I can only say I haven't sensed any Hell Creatures' presence here. This isn't my job."

"Alright." Lin Cheng wasn't disappointed by this answer. In fact, he seemed relieved.

"But since we met," Ma Lu snapped his fingers, "Anything you want to eat? I can have Old Wang cook for you.

"Well, I planned to open a shop in this plane for a week to earn some money. But a certain terrible navigator misread the map, bringing us to the outer regions. Seems like my plan is ruined. We'll be leaving this universe soon. Consider this meal on me."

"Really? Then, can I have some vegetables? I've been living on junk food for half a year, haven't had fresh veggies in ages, and I have to rely on prunes to poop."

"No problem. I'll make you a veggie stir-fry and a lucky salad." Ma Lu pulled out a chair for him, "The side effects will come in handy for you."

"Thank you," Lin Cheng said gratefully.

"How about a drink? Beer?"

"Um, I've never had beer, but I'd be willing to try it, before I die."

"Got it." Ma Lu said to Mr. Furball, "Could you produce some beer for this poor kid?"

"I'll try, but I just peed three minutes ago. I don't have much left." The cat looked down at his little ding, troubled.

"Do your best." Ma Lu patted his back for encouragement.

As the veggie stir-fry and salad were served, Lin Cheng felt like he was dreaming.

Since the mutation, he never imagined sitting at a table, enjoying a meal and music again.

Not to mention, the dishes were the best he'd ever had.