Gourmet: From a Stall in Northern Europe-Chapter 98: Why Are These People Just Sitting Here and Not Eating?

"Strange, why hasn't that kid Lucas sent me a message about setting up the stall today? Did he send it to you?"

In the lounge, Anna was lying on the sofa swiping through her phone, her stomach audibly grumbling.

Dreya was adjusting her posture in front of a mirror, hearing this, she picked up her phone, glanced at it, and shook her head.

"Nope, it's still early, let's wait a bit longer."

The delightful mushroom and beef congee in the morning and the grilled meat with milk tea in the evening yesterday really satisfied the two, they had extra energy practicing their walk today.

Moreover, perhaps due to the light seasoning of the grilled meat, plus the milk tea and fruit tea diluting the salt content, the two woke up in the morning without swelling, and even their dark circles faded considerably because they slept well.

"I can't stand it, yesterday it looked like he was avoiding suspicion, plus more customers are coming, maybe he didn't have time to notify, I have to ask to be sure."

Lucas happened to be free now, it was twenty minutes until the jelly sets, he couldn't slice the fruit too early as it would spoil, besides with only charging once for five people, he really had nothing much to do.

Answering the phone as soon as it rang was an instinct. 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢

"What?! Already set up?!"

Anna jumped up from the sofa, eyes full of disbelief.

"Wait, I'm coming! Dreya, we..."

She just stuffed her phone into her pocket, looked up, and saw Dreya already wearing a silk sunscreen shirt, hat, and mask, heading towards the door.

"???"

"Hey, when did you... wait for me!"

The two hastily rushed to the food truck, not caring what was being sold, simply standing at the end of the line.

The sun was still shining bright, in summer the night only gradually darkens after eight.

The two were wrapped tightly from head to toe, fearing any sun exposure affecting their skin tone, making them completely unrecognizable.

Except to Lucas.

He didn't speak, glanced at them, showing no intention to chat.

"Hey, why are these people sitting here not eating?"

Anna looked around and quickly noticed that the plastic stools on the empty space beside were surrounded by people in a daze, only a few were slurping their bowls one spoon at a time.

Upon closer inspection, countless white cubes floated in the golden soup, along with some red threads and dark green stuff.

"Could this be tofu?"

"It's tofu, there's a menu right here."

Dreya pointed at the whiteboard hanging beside the window of the food truck.

"Salted duck egg yolk seaweed mushroom tofu soup? No meat?"

"But it looks good, golden soup, I've only seen pumpkin and carrot soup, never heard of duck egg yolk soup."

"Who cares, just drink it, and then get some jelly to take back, we indulged too much yesterday, eating vegetarian today to lighten up, so why are these people just sitting here?"

The two stared at the odd scene, momentarily puzzled.

Suddenly.

A big, burly man named Old Hei stood up and walked straight over, his muscular build lightly swaying with each step, occasionally licking his lips, with a faint smile.

Anna gasped, instinctively took a half-step back, clenching her fists.

"What, what do you want, don't come over!"

Though she was over 1.6 meters tall, as a model she had to keep her figure, not as sturdy as ordinary people, she felt as weak as a chick in front of Old Hei, terribly nervous.

"What do you mean, I'm just queuing!"

Old Hei tilted his head, confused, "Relax, I'm not interested in your skinny type, I prefer... well-endowed women!"

Drawing two hourglass shapes in the air with his hands.

"?!"

Anna's face immediately darkened, she unzipped her sunscreen jacket halfway, stuck out her chest, revealing the tight V-neck sportswear hidden inside.

As an underwear model, she trained to emphasize her body advantages, the clothes were sexy, form-fitting yoga outfits like Lululemon.

She came in a hurry today, no time to change, just threw on a sunscreen jacket.

As she unzipped, the golden sunset's rays illuminated her deep, alluring curves with dazzling brilliance for just a moment before she zipped up again.

Anna snorted disdainfully, turned away, ears slightly flushed.

Embarrassed by her misunderstanding or something else.

"What's going on? Something just flashed golden?"

"Sun reflecting off a mirror? I didn't see it clearly either."

Many diners focused on the tofu custard raised their heads puzzled, clearly unaware of what had just happened.

Only a few holding bowls saw the entire scene, stunned, mouths agape at Anna's back, not expecting such a fiery figure hidden under the loose jacket.

Old Hei's eyes gleamed, suddenly intrigued by the woman before him.

Having stayed in Great Xia, he lost interest in black beauties, Asian women's slender physique made it hard to meet his ideal type, leaving only foreign women as an option.

To him, despite Anna being slender, not his usual preference for big hips and thighs, her provocative act completely captivated him.

That piercing golden light deeply engraved in his mind.

Funny how people inexplicably find intense interest in those not matching their likes.

"Hey, lady, I apologize for my earlier rudeness, didn't expect you to be so curvy."

He tapped his finger lightly on Anna's shoulder, face forming a bright smile.

Anna glanced sideways at him, "I've always been curvy! Don't need your praise, don't provoke me, or you'll regret it!"

Calm again, she remembered Dreya beside her and wasn't scared anymore!

Besides, with so many people around, no way Old Hei dared harass her.

"Oh? You've successfully piqued my interest, woman!"

"Stop, stop, stop!"

Lucas couldn't take it anymore, interrupting their exchange.

"Listen, buddy, don't disgrace us dignified Great Xia people abroad, just queue peacefully, no nonsense!"

Old Hei raised his hands, eyes wide, feigned innocence.

"What, me? I've done nothing! Just wanted to queue for another serving, she thinks I'm harassing her. Completely wrong! I have rights too, you know!"

"Hmm?"

"Huh?"

His fluent Great Xia Language drew curious gazes, especially Anna and Dreya directly ahead turning their heads simultaneously.

Dreya never thought Old Hei problematic, letting Anna play around, but surprised he too spoke Great Xia Language like Lucas.

Anna's wariness eased gradually, replaced with intrigue.

"You can speak Great Xia?"