Gourmet: From a Stall in Northern Europe-Chapter 141 - 120: Sis, You Really Are My Big Sister!

"Uh... is there anything I can help you with?"

Vanessa maintained her smile, but her palms were sweating, afraid of complaints.

Eating at the front desk during work hours is not explicitly prohibited by the hotel, but it doesn't look good.

If only I had taken the food away earlier!

Almost the majority of guests don't look inside the counter; their vision usually reaches only up to the keyboard, making the area below the counter an extremely secretive space.

Jiang Shuqi quickly arrived at the front desk, her gaze falling on the elegant shrimp dumplings inside the box.

This is different from what she imagined dumplings to be!

Aren't dumplings supposed to look like flat, open-ended pieces similar to dumplings?

Why is it open in the middle?

But to be honest, this design is quite unique, with its bottom crust decorated with crispy ice flowers, just looking at it is appetizing.

"Is this bought from the stall outside the restaurant?"

"Yes, it's from our restaurant's head chef at the stall, quite a few guests are lining up, it looks appetizing, right?"

"Indeed."

Without chatting further, knowing it was Lin Chen selling them, Jiang Shuqi turned around and walked away quickly.

As a Great Xia person, she knows better than anyone else that dumplings or fried dumplings are cooked in batches, taking time, and if you go late, you won't know how long you'd have to wait.

"Oh, by the way, ma'am, the rented parasol that hasn't expired yet has already been transported over early."

"Great, well done!"

Jiang Shuqi gave a thumbs-up: "Hurry and eat it, it'll taste bad if it gets cold."

"Yes, yes!"

Vanessa exhaled in relief, quickly taking down the food box from the counter, glanced around, lowered her head, and stuffed a whole dumpling into her mouth, chewing quickly.

"Pssch"

The delicious, steaming juice exploded in her mouth, the elastic shrimp seeming to come to life, darting around her tongue.

The chewable skin paired with the crunchy, crispy floral crust, combined with the tender, juicy filling inside, and even the crunchy sweet diced celery.

The unique crisp texture enhances the overall taste experience.

Since the celery is chopped very fine, its unique celery aroma is minimized, leaving only the texture, even those who dislike celery can eat it without being able to tell if it's celery.

"Delicious! Handmade dumplings really taste different, how can they make this thing, I really want to see the process live..."

Just one bite changed her impression of dumplings.

Though she didn't know whether it was a dumpling, anyway, Gray called it that.

Plain ones are already so tasty, how good would they taste with some sauce?

Her gaze fell on the small box of spicy chili sauce.

"Uh, what did Gray say earlier... Forget it, not important, just pour it on!"

Generously picking up the condiment box, pouring it on the dumplings, then adding vinegar.

Two minutes later.

Several guests stepped out of the elevator again, also noticed the notice.

Some had just checked in last night and were unfamiliar with the nearby routes, approached the front desk to ask.

"Hello, could you tell me how to get to the restaurant?"

"Res-restaurant? Uh... follow the small path out-exit or straight along the main road-uh, walk for five minutes and you'll see it."

"Uh..."

The woman looked slightly concerned at her: "Ma'am, are you alright? Your lips seem swollen, should I call for emergency help?"

"Ah? Me? No-no problem! Maybe the food just had chili, it'll be fine in a while!"

"At this level, could you be allergic, are you sure you're okay?"

"Thanks for your concern! I'm really fine, not at all... uh... not-not spicy!"

Jiang Shuqi and Lu Xiaohei approached the restaurant area, seeing a crowd of people under the parasols from a distance.

On closer look, not many were lined up, just eight or nine people, while many diners eating were nearby since there's limited space under the umbrellas.

"Lu Xiaohei!!"

Lucas immediately spotted Lu Xiaohei standing tall like Simba, his eyes lighting up, instinctively shouting.

The diners waiting for dumplings to be ready turned back curiously, not understanding what he was shouting.

"Hey! What a fun little guy."

"It even knows to stand on someone's shoulder, very obedient, unlike my silly one who won't even let me hold him."

"Look at him, not much afraid of strangers, how trained like this, any tips?"

"Mind if I take a picture, beautiful lady?"

Jiang Shuqi nodded: "You can photograph him, but not my face."

"Uh, that might be tricky."

"That's your issue~"

She raised her hand to stroke Lu Xiaohei's small head, who made a rumbling noise from its throat, eyes squinting, seeming very content.

Lucas's eyes turned green with envy, this little heartless never treated him so well! 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢

"Good morning, Miss Jiang!"

Gray walked over quickly, wearing the same professional smile.

"I guessed you'd come over to dine, so I transported the rented parasol over early, sorry for not notifying you..."

"No worries, well done, quite perceptive."

"What! All these parasols are rented by her?"

"Oh my God, such wealth, renting so many at once."

Seeing people in line showing envy and amazement, Gray's eyes flickered, turning two circles, speaking up.

"Um, everyone, this beautiful lady provided you with free convenience for sheltering from the rain, shouldn't she buy first?"