Gourmet: From a Stall in Northern Europe-Chapter 124 - 111: Big Sister Has Money and Is Willful (Part 2)

They really don't have the patience for sea fishing, and after diving in, they saw even more species, which the two directly passed on.

Considering the time, by the time they come out of the water, wash up and get to the restaurant, it would certainly be after seven o'clock.

There is still plenty of time.

"There's a new food truck at the stall over there, selling hand-held seafood? And it's doing well?"

The hotel front desk clerk looked up in surprise at the man in front of her, "The American kind?"

"I don't think so, I heard it's Great Xia flavor, something called... spicy? I didn't really look at the menu."

"Run by Great Xia People?"

For no reason, Elise suddenly thought of Lin Chen's face.

There are quite a few Great Xia People traveling here, but all with tourist visas, it's impossible to have a license to set up a stall, so it must be Lin Chen, or other Great Xia People living elsewhere.

"Yes, I even asked the patrolling guys, they said the truck parked in our parking lot last night, not sure if it's one of our hotel's guests or just paid to park here."

Parked in the hotel parking lot?!!

It must be him!

Thinking about the restaurant opening soon, it's not impossible for the Head Chef to collect diners' preferences through a food truck. Not having had lunch, she's suddenly starving.

Having worked here for more than half a year, she's eaten everywhere nearby, and the most bothersome thing each day now is deciding what to eat.

Finally, there's a new food truck, and it's very likely run by the Head Chef, she really couldn't contain her curiosity.

"Vanessa, let me tell you..."

She whispered a few words to her friend next to her, whose eyes immediately lit up.

"Okay, okay, you go, I've got this covered here! I'll chip in with the money later."

"Hey, hey, are you planning to go buy food?"

The man was shocked. He only mentioned hand-held seafood, and this guy looks like he's about to leave?

Haven't you had hand-held seafood before, is it really that big of a deal!

"What are you standing there for, Gray, come with me, I'll explain on the way!"

"Huh?? You want me to take you there? Who's going to be blamed if we're caught skipping work?"

"I'm telling you, that food truck is very likely Chef Lin's, you understand?"

"......"

Gray blinked, seemed to figure something out, and slapped his thigh, "Oh, why didn't you say so earlier!"

If I'd known it was Chef Lin's food truck, I'd have lined up to buy something earlier!

"Damn, don't you have any brains or what, something so obvious and you need me to explain it?"

The two got into the transport department pickup truck, revved the engine, and reached the destination in just a minute.

From a distance, Elise thought the silhouette under the umbrella prying shells looked remarkably familiar, confirming her suspicion even more.

Throughout the hotel, only their front desk had seen Lin Chen a few times, and she had been the one hosting him each time; no one knows better than her what Lin Chen looks like.

"Quickly, run, it's definitely Chef Lin! The chef hasn't gone public, probably wants to keep it a secret, remember not to tell!"

Before the car even stopped, she impatiently opened the door and ran to the food truck.

"Hmm?"

There's just one road here; if a car drives by, there's no way you wouldn't notice.

Lin Chen had no intention of paying attention, but hearing the car stop nearby and footsteps approaching, he straightened up in confusion and turned his head.

"?!"

"Hey, Chef, I knew it was you! Are you still open now?"

Seeing her, Lin Chen was speechless. They didn't last even two days before being discovered?

His mouth twitched slightly, nodded, "Open, come see what you want."

"Is this Great Xia style hand-held seafood? I heard business was great at noon, can one serving fill a person?"

"It includes potatoes, corn, lotus root, and noodles, plus four types of seafood. If you don't have a big appetite, you probably won't finish it by yourself; it's enough for a man."

"Gray, are you eating?"

"Nonsense!"

"Then let's get one for now, and see whether to take one or two more back after eating."

Taking away too?

Are these two going to advertise me everywhere?

"Listen, you can promote my food truck and food, but don't say I'm working at the restaurant, it could affect the restaurant's reputation, alright?"

Elise nodded without hesitation, it was exactly as she imagined.

"Don't worry, Chef, we have tight lips, if it affects the group's reputation, we'd both be out of a job, and it's not easy finding such a high-paying position, right, Gray?"

"Right, right, we are just here to buy food, we know nothing else."

Since there wasn't anyone else, Lin Chen didn't blanch the ingredients in advance; they all had to be cooked on the spot, but it didn't take too long, seven or eight minutes to finish.

The two curiously peeked inside through the window, quietly watching him cook from start to finish. When a few spoonfuls of sauce were poured in and stirred, the aroma of garlic and spicy butter wafted towards them, tempting them to swallow their saliva furiously.

"Wow, it smells amazing, so good, truly the work of a professional chef, even hand-held seafood can be made into something special, I've never smelled anything so good."

"What is this unique oily aroma? It doesn't smell like butter, it lacks the milky scent, but is thicker."

Lin Chen swiftly poured the mixed ingredients into a food bag, casually answering, "It's beef tallow, oil extracted from cows, butter comes from milk, so it has a milky scent, both are cow products."

"Ah~! Yes, yes, when I eat ribeye steak, the fat in the middle is beef tallow, right? When it first hits the table it smells like this, just not as strong."

Elise realized, "So it's beef tallow, but it doesn't seem to be sold in supermarkets; it's probably only available at Great Xia Supermarket, right?"

Lin Chen smiled, didn't reveal more, knowing that even if they knew, they wouldn't buy it themselves to cook, no need.

Excitedly, the two squatted down beside the car with the bag, not sitting down fearing sand would dirty their pants, which would be inconvenient to clean.

After all, it's working hours; Gray being in logistics moves around often, but she's a front desk, clerical, any sand on her would suggest she's out slacking.

The two hurriedly put on plastic gloves, eyes scouring the garlic-covered treasure bag for the perfect victim.

Quick-eyed, Elise quickly grabbed a plump and round white scallop, wrapped in crescent yellow, almost half a palm in size, its firm plump flesh making her salivate uncontrollably.

Scallop meat is also known as a cloak, the irregularly round scallop meat in the middle is loved by diners worldwide for its tender texture and sweet taste, whether raw or cooked, it's a top-grade seafood delicacy.

It must be an irregularly round shape to be natural scallop meat, the kind that looks like a cylindrical mold is an artificial product made from fish paste and technology.

"Wow, this sauce is so delicious, you can taste the obvious spiciness, but it's not overwhelming, the stomach doesn't hurt, just the tongue and lips tingle like they're electrified, a bit addictive!"

Gray was different from her, being a local, he was long tired of the four types of seafood in the bag; his interest was piqued mainly because it was made by the restaurant's new chef, a flavor from Great Xia he'd never tried before.

He just wanted to taste what wonders could come from this.

No hesitation needed, the first bite had to be the most famous oyster.

The spicy garlic-covered juicy oyster meat just entering his mouth, he was shocked by the rich beef tallow aroma, his pupils widened in disbelief.

"This... this seasoning is incredible, it's a flavor I've never had before, salty and spicy, but perfectly balanced, any more would be too salty, any less not enough, it's like an electrified fireball dancing in my mouth!"

"After absorbing the spicy broth, the oyster meat's original taste isn't just preserved, but enhanced with an even stronger seafood essence. Chewing it with the spicy garlic is so enjoyable, each bite bursting with juice, it's hundreds of times better than fried oysters!"