Apocalypse: I Have A Multiplier System - Chapter 353

Chapter 353: Chapter 353: Job

Su Yun’s heart sank. That voice…

She turned and saw Pei Meng stepping into the crowd, grinning like an idiot.

Oh no.

“She’s new to this! She’s still learning! Give her some time, and I’m sure she’ll improve!” Pei Meng clapped a hand on Su Yun’s shoulder, beaming. “Besides, she’s my fiancée! I’ll personally make sure she gets better at cooking!”

The crowd exchanged glances before slowly nodding.

“Well… if she improves the taste and lowers the price, maybe I’ll try again.”

“Yeah, but she better not try to scam us next time.”

“Fine. We’ll give her one more chance.”

As the crowd started dispersing, Su Yun stood frozen, her fists trembling at her sides.

She wanted to scream, to throw Pei Meng into the nearest wall, but she had to hold it in.

She forced a smile, even as she felt like crying.

‘I hate this. I hate this so much.’

What Pei Meng said just now confirmed that her cooking wasn’t good!

This b*stard!

In the end, Su Yun didn’t earn even a single penny from her stall, instead, she lost all of her savings.

Su Yun sat in her small rented room, biting her lip as she thought about her next move.

Her savings were gone, her food stall was a complete failure, and now she was completely broke. She needed money, and she needed it fast.

There was no way she was going to work hard like those fools outside, sweating under the sun and fighting zombies. She was far too delicate for that.

No, she needed someone else to give her money. And who better than Pei Meng, her devoted, foolish ‘fiancé’?

With a plan forming in her mind, Su Yun made her expression pitiful, eyes slightly red as if she had been crying for hours. Then, she called Pei Meng to her room.

The moment Pei Meng stepped inside, she let out a small, choked sob, lowering her head like a helpless maiden.

“Pei Meng… I don’t know what to do anymore,” she whispered, her voice trembling.

Pei Meng’s eyes widened in alarm. “Su Yun! What happened? Are you hurt?”

Su Yun shook her head and sniffled.

“It’s not that… it’s just… I have nothing left. I spent all my savings on my food stall, and now I have no money at all.

I can’t even afford my next meal… And… and you know I can’t kill zombies! How am I supposed to survive?”

She wiped her nonexistent tears, sneaking a glance at Pei Meng’s face.

As expected, he looked distressed, his brows furrowed deeply, his lips pressed into a thin line.

“Don’t worry, Su Yun!” he said, his voice full of determination. “I won’t let you suffer! Just give me one day. I’ll do something about it!”

Su Yun lowered her head again to hide her smirk.

‘Hah! This fool really fell for it! He’s definitely going to bring me a big bag of money tomorrow!’

Outwardly, she put on a grateful expression and nodded weakly.

“Thank you, Pei Meng… You’re the only one who cares about me.”

Pei Meng grinned and patted his chest. “Of course! I’ll always take care of you!”

The next day, Su Yun was full of excitement.

She couldn’t wait to see Pei Meng walk in with a big bag of money.

She could already imagine herself spending it on luxurious food, beautiful clothes, and maybe even a new plan to find a richer man.

She quickly fixed her hair and put on her best pitiful look before Pei Meng arrived.

KNOCK! KNOCK!

Su Yun immediately straightened her back, smoothing down her clothes before opening the door with a gentle, expectant smile. “Pei Meng, you’re here…”

Pei Meng stood outside, smiling brightly.

However, Su Yun quickly noticed that he was hiding one of his hands behind his back. Her heart skipped a beat.

‘That must be the money bag! It must be so full that he’s trying to surprise me!’

Feigning concern, she tilted her head and asked sweetly, “What’s that behind your back?”

Pei Meng chuckled. “Do you remember what you told me yesterday?”

Su Yun nodded quickly, trying her best to look weak and helpless. “Yes… I told you about my struggles…”

Pei Meng beamed. “That’s right! So, I thought about it all night, and I finally found a solution for you!”

He extended his hidden hand and handed her a black plastic bag.

Su Yun’s eyes lit up for a brief second before she quickly masked her excitement. ‘This fool is really too easy! I’ll pretend to refuse the money first, then accept it tearfully so he feels even more satisfied helping me!’

She waved her hands weakly. “Oh, Pei Meng, I can’t possibly take your money. You’ve already done so much for me…”

Pei Meng tilted his head in confusion. “Money? No, no! It’s not money, Su Yun!”

Su Yun’s smile froze. “…What?”

Pei Meng grinned and pushed the bag into her hands. “Go on! Open it!”

Feeling a strange sense of dread, Su Yun slowly opened the bag. When she saw what was inside, her entire body stiffened.

A cleaner’s uniform.

She stared at it, her fingers tightening around the cheap fabric, her face turning pale. “Pei Meng… what is this?”

Pei Meng’s eyes sparkled with excitement.

“It’s your new job uniform! I applied for a job on your behalf and got you a position as a cleaner! Isn’t that great? You don’t have to worry about money anymore! Now, you can earn your own salary!”

Su Yun felt like she had been struck by lightning.

Her lips trembled. “Y-You… You got me a job…?”

Pei Meng nodded enthusiastically. “Yes! Now you won’t have to rely on anyone else! You can stand on your own feet!”

Su Yun wanted to scream. Her whole plan was ruined! Instead of getting free money, she was now expected to work?!

She forced a stiff smile. “Pei Meng… I… I don’t know what to say…”

Pei Meng laughed and patted her shoulder.