Gourmet: From a Stall in Northern Europe-Chapter 143 - 121: Didn’t Get Enough to Eat, So No Good Review?

"..."

Lucas opened his mouth but only managed to say four words, "You're absolutely right."

How can you compete with that? There's no comparison at all. She's young, rich, and a stunning beauty, naturally bringing attraction wherever she goes.

I can't just sell out my looks, right?

Huh.

Wait a minute!

"Sis, what do you think of my looks?"

He gazed earnestly into Jiang Shuqi's eyes: "From your worldly experience, where do I rank among foreigners in terms of appearance?"

Jiang Shuqi didn't misunderstand, she immediately caught onto his meaning and examined him closely from head to toe.

"Turn to the side."

"Back view."

"Spin around."

"Raise your head."

"Say two... oh, whatever, not bad!"

"?"

Lucas's face turned dark.

Did you nearly say what I think you did, right?

Right, right?!

Jiang Shuqi's eyes avoided his slightly, she coughed twice and petted Lu Xiaohei a couple of times.

"Cough, cough. Well, from the perspective of a Great Xia girl, your height exceeds 1.8 meters, which is acceptable. Your body proportions are moderate; you seem to have a lean build, which is acceptable. Your facial features aren't bad. Coupled with blonde hair and blue eyes, it's a look that'll be popular with Asian girls."

"But as for foreigner ratings, I'm not sure. If you intend to become a beauty influencer, doing a little grooming and posting on domestic platforms might yield good results."

"Oh, other Asian countries probably use the same software as you guys, right? There's hope for you. Just keep posting and gradually adjust the details."

The conversation wasn't long, just a few minutes, but Lucas felt like he was only now truly exploring his path as an influencer. Previously, he filmed whatever came to mind, like a headless fly.

After Jiang Shuqi's guidance, he realized that each shoot needs a clear theme before filming, so the video highlights can be made.

"Sis, you start with the fried dumplings. They're getting cold, and won't taste good if they're any colder. I'll ponder more, could we add a contact?"

"Sure, I'm pretty free in the next few days. I can teach you video editing in person, but that tuition fee..."

She took the kraft paper box from his hand and poured vinegar into every dumpling, mixing it with the stuffing and juices, then lightly dripped a few drops of spicy butter, before stuffing the whole thing into her mouth, enjoying the splattering juices.

"Mm-hmm, not bad at all. Boss Lin's culinary skills remain outstanding. This dish ranks in the top three of all fried dumplings and pot stickers I've ever eaten in my life."

"What's the tuition fee?"

Lucas wiped the imaginary sweat from his forehead, feeling as if the woman intended to scam him, but had no evidence.

"I haven't decided yet."

Jiang Shuqi casually smiled, took a sip of iced soy milk: "I've never taken on a mentee before; I'll consult my influencer friends and let you know."

"How about I cover all your meals?"

"?"

Jiang Shuqi cast a sidelong glance at him: "Do I look like I need chump change like that?"

"...You're right, I was presumptuous."

"Actually, it's not that, mostly because I don't know how long I'll be here. Could be two to three days, perhaps two to three weeks, and I often need to shoot at other restaurant locations, it's uncertain if I'd come by."

"Calculating like that, the actual amount I spend isn't much. It's tough to say if I'd spend over a hundred euros at all."

"What I'm meant to earn, not a cent less; what can be saved, not a penny wasted. Though I'm not lacking money, I won't waste it senselessly either."

Instinctively, Lucas looked up at the sunshade above his head.

Yeah, she's right.

"You don't understand; this is called preparing for the unexpected."

Jiang Shuqi picked up another dumpling and pointed with her chopsticks toward the back of the line.

"I can't guarantee where I'd end up in line, and I don't want to bask in the sun or get drenched in the rain, renting six covers is the safest move."

"Though it's admittedly a bit wasteful from a practical standpoint, who knows if they'd let me cut in line, right~"

"Yeah, you're absolutely right!"

"Finished chatting?"

Lin Chen's resentful gaze landed on him through the window.

"Finished chatting? Get up here and get to work!"

"All right, I won't disrupt your work anymore. I need to do my makeup."

Jiang Shuqi quickly finished the remaining three dumplings, stood up, and prepared to leave with her soy milk.

A few steps away, she suddenly remembered the little treasure on her head and turned back around.

"What about Xiao Hei, you taking him or what? The restaurant I'm going to probably doesn't allow pets."

"Or you could give me a keycard, and I'll put him in your room."

Lucas scratched his head, "Of course, I'd like to take him along, but it's not just up to me. This guy's got too much personality. Lu Xiaohei, you say, stay here or head back to the hotel?"

"Meow?"

Obviously, it didn't understand.

With a thought, Lucas reached out to Lin Chen for a piece of raw shrimp, holding it out in front of Xiao Hei.

The little fellow sniffed it, opened its mouth to bite, and started chewing.

"Hey hey! Why start eating on top of my head? Get down, get down, I don't want to wash my hair!!"

With food in sight, Lu Xiaohei was finally carried off his perch without struggle, wholly engaged in his meal.

But Lucas was faced with another dilemma.

He couldn't continue working with it perched on his head like she had, right?

Thinking for a moment, he simply placed it on a folding table nearby, then took a box of shrimp heads off the trolley as its snack.

The trick worked; Lu Xiaohei quietly sat on the table, focusing on its meal, and both felt relieved.

The patrons lining up seemed bored, then noticed the neatly seated little black cat not causing a fuss nor running around, were amazed and pulled out their phones to snap pictures.