Gourmet: From a Stall in Northern Europe

Chapter 503 - 415: A Delicious Lunch, the Coveted Sandwiches

For a moment, Lin felt a wave of envy in her heart.

She thought she could eat this kind of food every day and never tire of it!

This was just the taste of a reheated one; imagine how delicious it would be if it were a freshly baked, crispy outside, tender inside chicken steak burger?

"By the way, there seem to be two other things in the bag, I wonder what kind of sandwich they are. It’s so exciting!"

With this thought, Lin hurried back, taking big bites of the burger in her hand.

Her appetite wasn’t big, and eating two burgers left her so full she was close to throwing up; she probably wouldn’t need much for dinner.

But she couldn’t stop thinking about the sandwiches in the bag, eager to try them out, making her feel extremely conflicted.

"Bro!"

"Is this what you eat every morning?"

Daniel chuckled, "Not really, Chef Lin makes different dishes every day. These burger sandwiches are only available today, I have no idea when they’ll appear again."

"Even though it’s a bit of a pity, every time I deliver goods, I’m filled with anticipation, eager to find out what breakfast will be that day."

"I’ve never felt so motivated to work before!"

After listening to her brother’s description, Lin already imagined countless gourmet dishes she had seen on TV shows, and instinctively swallowed her saliva.

Even though they both now have full-time jobs and have escaped their previous hardships, those years left a scar; even when they earn money, the only thought is to save and not spend it.

What if something unexpected happens, leading to hospitalization, or if they’re fired and unemployed? They need a big emergency fund, right?

Because of this mindset, she didn’t dare to spend outside, preferring to eat the same dishes at the cafeteria every day.

Even if she’s sick of it to the point of nearly not being able to eat, it’s still better than being hungry as a child.

But now that she knew her brother got such high-end breakfast surprise boxes every day, she couldn’t help but feel a wave of envy.

It was just envy and she felt it was something her brother deserved.

Just like how he had once supported her hope for survival with his thin body, he deserved to enjoy a better life now.

"That’s great, but please be careful driving at night, don’t rush, okay?"

"Yeah, yeah, I know, I’m really careful about my life! I never speed, I just leave early, you know that."

Lin nodded, feeling reassured on this point.

She patted her round belly, licked her lips, reached for the paper bag in front of her, and took out the remaining two sandwiches to see what delightful things they were.

Inside the dark bag, it was hard to see anything, but now that she took them out, the brightly colored cross-section appeared instantly before her eyes.

"???

Lin couldn’t help but widen her eyes, filled with disbelief.

Sandwiches were everywhere, even more common than burger places, and you could see them everywhere on the street, mostly made with long baguettes, and you could choose the ingredients yourself.

There were also ones made with toast, though not as many, mostly in places where you eat on the spot.

These places didn’t use white toast for their sandwiches; they had every color: whole wheat, coffee, coconut sugar, caramel, you name it, just not plain white toast.

Before becoming sandwiches, they would be coated with butter to grill or bake, turning them crispy, then filled with sauces and ingredients, fixed with bamboo skewers, and served after cutting.

These sandwiches usually looked rugged because the toasted bread made the whole thing crispy and impossible to compress, only fixable with bamboo skewers.

But the two sandwiches in front of her were completely different from what she knew, surprisingly made with untoasted plain white toast.

No, that’s not right.

Plain toast shouldn’t be this milky white, could it be milk-flavored?

Lin really wanted to take a big bite now and see what this artistic-looking sandwich tasted like.

But she was just too full now, feeling like she could throw up if she opened her mouth, so she had to suppress her curiosity.

Without turning his head, Daniel accurately predicted his sister’s actions and spoke directly.

"The purple one is a purple sweet potato sandwich, with a layer of orange-red in the middle, made from meat, a specialty of Great Xia, the whole flavor is sweet and salty, best chilled like a dessert; I think you’ll love it."

"The other one is an Orléans chicken steak sandwich, you can eat it cold or warm it up for better taste since it’s chicken thigh meat, the seasoning is great, with a familiar yet strange taste, also sweet and salty, but completely different from the purple sweet potato one."

Lin nodded and glanced at her brother’s back, "Have you tried all four?"

"Yeah, just enough to be full, because they aren’t that big, I can try each one, that’s the feature of Chef Lin’s creations, small portions but multiple types, just right to fill you up."

As he spoke, Daniel seemed to remember something, his eyes lit up, and he turned around suddenly.

"Oh, right!"

"I heard Chef Lin is hiring, looking for waitstaff and kitchen employees, do you want to give it a try?"

"Huh???"

Lin was stunned by the sudden question, pointing at herself: "Me? Waitress? Chef?"

Don’t even mention cooking for others, the stuff she makes for herself is at best edible, far from delicious, she’s aware of that.

Being a waitress means shuttling back and forth among countless guests, requiring strong mental acuity and communication skills, both of which she severely lacks.

At work, she usually just sits there, buries her head in work, eats, continues working, eats, and gets off work.

The whole process doesn’t require her to open her mouth or say a word.

Lin couldn’t imagine how flustered she would get facing the guests’ questioning looks.

"If you don’t want to be a waitress, you could help out in the kitchen as well. I see they only have three people in the kitchen right now who are all cooking, and there’s no one to assist them. They’ll definitely be hiring for that position later."

"And besides, Chef Lin often sets up stalls outdoors or goes to farms or the seaside. Employees can eat for free; aside from what’s sold, I’ve heard there’s even staff meals, and they’ll make whatever you want to eat."

"I’ll send you a link. Take a look when you have time. There are videos of the food Chef Lin has previously made."

"If you’re interested, I’ll ask for you tomorrow."

If it were before, Daniel would have made the decision for his sister. After all, asking her would only lead to indecision.

But this time it’s different.

Although Chef Lin’s offer is tempting, it’s in another city, with more than an hour’s commute one way, and over two hours round trip.

It basically means being separated from each other for a long time.

He himself couldn’t possibly change jobs. To have such a good working environment and benefits now, with a stable and secure life, is all thanks to Mr. Wang’s kindness.

He’s not someone who doesn’t repay kindness.

His sister has never been away from him since she was young.

Sending her off to work in another city is a decision he can’t make on his own.

"No need. I’m happy working here; it’s not tiring, and I can live with my brother."

Lin refused directly without a thought, using her two skinny arms to pull Daniel up from his seat and quickly slipping in herself.

"Hurry up and go to sleep."

Daniel affectionately patted his sister’s head while walking out, taking out his phone to send Lucas’s account link.

It’s great having his sister by his side, but it also means she can’t get the necessary experience, can’t integrate into normal society, and doesn’t have her own social circle.

He’s been considering this for a long time, but never thought of a good solution.

If he could send his sister to work with Chef Lin, he’d be at ease.

He’s been acquainted long enough with Chef Lin and the team to know they’re all kind and good people.

Plus, it’s a five-star hotel work environment with 24-hour security patrols, definitely better and safer than working here.

No matter how you look at it, it’s the best choice over there.

He made a silent decision that as long as Chef Lin agrees, no matter whether his sister wants it or not, he must send her over.

Lin had just returned to her seat when the conveyor belt suddenly stopped.

All the employees in the workshop stood up almost simultaneously, except for a few who took food from their own bags, while most headed in the same direction.

Feeling the figures walking past her, Lin remained seated without moving, didn’t even bother to look up, instead took out her phone to click on the link her brother sent.

As soon as she opened it and saw the appetizing scenes in the video playlist, she subconsciously swallowed a bit of saliva.

"Eh? Is this... a sandwich?"

At this moment, she suddenly heard a woman’s surprised voice beside her.

Lin hadn’t intended to respond, but upon hearing the word "sandwich," it seemed to trigger some key word, and she quickly turned her head to see three women standing next to a kraft paper bag, staring intently at the two sandwiches in their hands.

"!!!"

Lin panicked instantly, standing up abruptly.

"G-give it back!"

With that said, she snatched the two sandwiches from the woman’s hand, stuffed them back into the paper bag, and held it tightly behind her, watching the three women with caution in her eyes.

"Don’t be nervous, we didn’t intend to snatch your food."

"We just happened to see it and thought it looked interesting, wanted to see what flavor the sandwiches were."

"This was brought by your brother, right? Do you know where he bought it? I want to get some to try myself; it looks delicious."

Lin glanced over the three women’s faces. They were familiar faces, but only barely recognized; she had never interacted with them before.

To avoid unnecessary trouble, she held up her phone, pointed to the sandwich bag behind her, then pointed at her phone screen.