My Days Running a Supermarket in the Apocalypse

The big black dog sniffed the fragrant rice bowl and wagged its tail so excitedly that it looked double. It then started eating without any hesitation.

Looking at the big black dog, Shan Nai pondered, "This dog must be something special, right?"

A dog that survives the apocalypse might have mutated too.

"Hmm?...I'm not quite sure about that either, but Big Black is indeed very brave and loyal!"

Song Ze blushed slightly. The young boss was good-looking and had a sweet voice. Recalling his behavior just now, he realized that he was indeed ignorant, reckless, and extremely foolish.

After a busy morning, Shan Nai felt a bit hungry, so she took her own utensils from the kitchen, made a rice bowl, and brought it to the cashier to start eating.

The cashier had a perfect view of Song Ze eating.

This guy seemed very hungry, stuffing the rice bowl into his mouth one bite after another, with rice grains stuck to his face and nose. His eating manners were really unrefined, but they looked very appetizing.

Song Ze finished a task in a flash.

He didn't know if it was because he hadn't eaten a proper meal in three years, but he thought this tomato and egg rice bowl was incredibly delicious.

The tomatoes are slightly sour and salty, the eggs are smooth and delicious, the soup is thick and rich, and paired with plump grains of rice, this classic combination is simply wonderful and so delicious!

Especially after taking the first bite, his taste buds trembled, and he almost burst into tears of excitement.

After finishing his meal, Song Ze couldn't resist ordering another serving.

Seeing Song Ze eating so enthusiastically, Shan Nai finished her bowl and let out a burp, then drank a small cup of nourishing fruit tea.

This is quite a lot, and he ate two portions. This young man has quite an appetite.

After finishing his meal, Song Ze wiped his mouth and slumped contentedly into his chair.

The hardships I've endured these past few years in order to survive seem to vanish with this rice bowl.

He needs to go back and plan his crystal core accumulation carefully so that he can come to Lucky Supermarket to eat and buy supplies every day!

Song Ze pursed his lips, full of fighting spirit, and led the big black dog away.

Before leaving, he solemnly apologized for his behavior upon entering the supermarket.

Shan Nai didn't blame him. It was his first time, and the system had already punished him. He could just come back often in the future.

"Still 300 short!" Shan Nai finished wiping the table, clenched her little fists, and her soft cat ears fluttered.

……

Song Ze's hiding place is a few streets behind Lucky Supermarket.

It was a dilapidated apartment building; only half of it remained after the earthquake.

"Woof woof woof!" Big Black suddenly adopted a fighting stance and barked loudly.

"Who?"

As soon as Song Ze reached the second floor, he sensed an unfamiliar aura in his territory. He frowned, quickly drew his dagger, and prepared for battle.

"Ahem... There really is someone here. Sorry, I'll be leaving now."

A figure staggered out of the house, and Cheng Xu, leaning against the wall, weakly apologized.

He had intended to rest here for the night, but since there were already people in the room, he had no choice but to change rooms.

Since being attacked while searching for supplies with the squad a week ago, I don't know how the rest of the squad is doing, or whether my wife and children at home have any supplies to survive.

He was also injured, but fortunately he had special abilities, so it wasn't fatal. He just hadn't eaten for several days and was feeling dizzy from hunger.

Song Ze could tell that the man meant no harm. Seeing his pale and weak face, he pulled Dahei closer to his legs, afraid that it would rush forward.

"A few blocks ahead, there's a Lucky Supermarket that sells supplies," Song Ze said, clutching his bag as he approached the bottom of the stairs.

Born in the apocalypse, don't blame him for lacking compassion; he's just an ordinary person with limited abilities.

However, the number of Tier 1 zombies will decrease, so he will not share his resources with others.

He recalled that during the meal, the supermarket owner chatted with him for a few minutes, saying that the supermarket had just opened and asked him to help promote it if he met any living people.

"This... I guess it's helping her," Song Ze thought.

Cheng Xu was stunned, wondering if he had misheard.

"supermarket……?"

"You'll know when you get there." Song Ze's tone was cold, and he didn't intend to pay any more attention to him, slamming the door shut.

Cheng Xu shook his head, thinking he was referring to a supermarket with supplies, but he had already checked all the nearby supply stores when he entered the city, so there couldn't possibly be one.

He could only walk out by holding onto the wall.

It's already past 2 PM.

The temperature was around 50 degrees Celsius. Even though he was wearing little clothing, he was instantly soaked in sweat. Coupled with the lack of water intake, Cheng Xu was in very poor condition.

Although she didn't take Song Ze's words seriously, a seed of doubt was planted in her heart.

As Cheng Xu walked, he kept trying, whether intentionally or unintentionally, to see if there was a supermarket.

After a difficult half-hour walk, avoiding the zombies along the way, Cheng Xu actually found the Lucky Supermarket that Song Ze had mentioned.

“…That’s strange, this supermarket wasn’t here a few days ago…” Cheng Xu scratched his head.

"Customer, come in and have a look~" Yamana happily opened the door for the customer standing at the door.

Cheng Xu was in a disheveled state, his beard unkempt, and he stared blankly at Shan Nai with a tense expression.

This little girl is so cute.

He glanced at the shop's interior; though somewhat shabby, it was clean and tidy. He couldn't help but dust himself off before feeling comfortable going inside.

The boss was spotless, while I was dressed terribly.

Cheng Xu is a meticulous man.

As soon as I entered the store, I noticed the shopping instructions on the wall, and it wasn't hard to guess that this small business owner was a very capable person.

A supermarket that can operate in the apocalypse, with electricity and supplies, is not to be underestimated.

Unfortunately, he didn't have any crystal cores on him; the only two remaining crystal cores were on his wife, Yang Liu.

"What does 'valuable item' refer to?" he noticed the rules in the instructions.

“Rare metals, gold and silver jewelry are all fine,” Shan Nai explained after thinking about the newbie information in the back office.

Cheng Xu nodded slightly, then touched his entire body, but found nothing.

Rings and necklaces were lost long ago during the early stages of the escape and fighting.

After thinking for a while, he pulled a red string from around his neck, with a jade safety buckle the size of a fingernail underneath.

"Is this okay...?" Cheng Xu said shyly.

Yamana nodded. "Yes, please put it here."

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Card points balance: 24

The jade buckle is a bit small and not very valuable, but Shan Nai is still all smiles. Even a small amount is still something!

"Customer, here's your membership card. A shopping countdown will appear on the back of your hand shortly. Don't worry, just pay attention to the time," Shan Nai kindly reminded her.

Cheng Xu breathed a sigh of relief and took the membership card with his detailed information printed on it. The whole process felt like a dream.

The safety amulet I left him got him for 24 points? Thank you, Mom!

He quickly scanned the shelves: bottled water for 6 points, instant noodles for 5 points, and chocolate biscuits for 10 points.

There's hope! My wife and son will have food. Although it's only 24 points, it's enough to save their lives.

I don't have enough points. Even with the discount, I can only buy two bottles of water and two packs of instant noodles.

After Cheng Xu finished paying the bill, he also saw the tomato and egg rice bowl at the food counter. He didn't have enough points, so he could only swallow his saliva with longing.

"Boss, can I get some hot water?"

He naturally couldn't afford to buy food, so after the discount, he still had a few points on his card. Seeing a water dispenser next to him, he thought that even making a packet of instant noodles would be a huge luxury these days.

Hot water...

Looking at the instant noodles in his hand, Shan Nai remembered asking the system about the hot water in the water dispenser.

She remembered that the system said that customers who had made purchases could use 1 point to buy enough hot water for one serving of instant noodles.

Her supermarket system is quite considerate.

“I understand. I still have 2 points on the card, so I won’t take them for nothing.” Seeing that Shan Nai was a little embarrassed, Cheng Xu quickly handed over the cat membership card.

He understands that water resources are extremely precious in this day and age.

“One point is enough,” Shanna said with a smile as she took the card.

Cheng Xu was very grateful. He was used to the days when he woke up and had to worry about food and drink. He didn't have a lunchbox or anything like that in his bag, so he could only put hot water into a bag of instant noodles and eat and drink from the bag.

He didn't eat the whole piece, only breaking off a small half. After finishing the soup, he carefully packed the remaining flatbread back into its container.

This chicken soup instant noodles are truly authentic, with a rich chicken soup flavor, and even a few pieces of chicken and vegetable leaves. The bag is printed with "Special Production by Lucky Supermarket," which is simply amazing.

Cheng Xu suddenly felt that his difficult survival had meaning. His heart was filled with emotion, and he glanced at the food in the dining area again.

"Xiao Hang hasn't tried it yet..." he murmured.

Once he finds his wife and children, he must bring them here to eat.

"Xiao Hang?" Shan Nai heard Cheng Xu muttering softly and felt that the name sounded familiar.

"Oh, my son, haha, the little guy has never had tomato and egg rice before."

"A five or six-year-old boy?" Yamana asked.

Cheng Xu's eyes widened. "Right, right! Boss... what do you mean?"

“My first customer at the supermarket was a mother with a little boy named Xiaohang, so I remember it very clearly,” Shannai explained.

"Really? Is that mother named Yang Liu?!" Cheng Xu was a little excited, his eyes brightening.

Yamana didn't notice this. "Sorry, we can't disclose customer information."

"I am her lover! We are..."