Gourmet: From a Stall in Northern Europe-Chapter 179 - 139: What’s Wrong with Working Here and Grabbing a Bite?

"This isn't called shyness."

Lin Chen turned his head back and looked directly into her clear eyes that were like pale emerald gems.

"This is the etiquette and respect Great Xia People have toward friends of the opposite sex. In our view, staring at the body of the opposite sex is impolite behavior."

"And you are a big star, with a very sexy figure, it is difficult for a normal man to control his eyes, so not looking is the best choice."

Dreya raised an eyebrow, the corners of her mouth curved into a lovely arc.

"So that's how it is. Then you mean, we're already friends, right?"

"It depends on you, Miss Celebrity."

"Alright, since that's the case, according to Western etiquette, how should long-lost friends greet each other?"

As she spoke, she raised her slender arm, holding out the back of her hand towards him, delicate fingers slightly inclining downward.

Lin Chen's mouth twitched, seeing the curious smile at the corner of her mouth, knowing for certain that she was trying to tease him.

But the excuse she found was indeed perfect; he couldn't find any fault in it.

If he didn't do it, it would mean he refused to become friends with the celebrity, a bad trade-off.

Without much hesitation, he grasped the front segment of her four fingers with his right hand, leaned slightly forward, and gently touched the back of her fair hand.

Dreya's smile widened.

"Lin, do you know what kissing the back of a hand signifies?"

"?"

Lin Chen's heart jolted, a carousel of thoughts spinning in his mind, uncertain: "Isn't it a greeting etiquette?"

"Indeed, it's greeting etiquette, expressing respect. Generally, it's mostly used when meeting for the first time, and also when facing elders."

"Besides these two situations, most hand-kissing etiquettes are confessing to a girl, expressing love."

"We're friends, aren't we? It seems you still need to learn more about Romantic Country's etiquette. Come down, I'll teach you."

Used only for the first meeting??

Confessing to a girl?

Lin Chen scratched his cheek awkwardly; he was unfamiliar with this.

In the restaurant kitchen, there are people from all over the world, and things aren't that complicated. As long as you do your job well, it's enough.

Regarding etiquette, he had indeed seen Raphael chef many times when meeting with important guests...

...

...

?????????

The scene automatically popped into his mind.

Damn?

Could it be?

He finally remembered what that damn etiquette in Romantic Country truly meant.

Dreya noticed the subtle change in expression on his face, sensing that he must have recalled, and waved him over with a smile.

"What are you standing there for? Hurry up. If guests arrive later, it's you who'll be embarrassed~"

As a model forced to frequently attend social events, she had grown accustomed to such etiquette. Even if others saw it, neither party would feel any issue.

Only those more reserved and shy Easterners would feel uncomfortable.

Those words definitely hit Lin Chen right in the heart. He glanced far behind her to confirm no one was there, then hurriedly got out of the car.

Resolute, thinking that it's something he would experience sooner or later, he walked toward her with determined strides.

Dreya also smiled and slightly opened her arms towards him.

"Smooch"

"Smooch"

"Smooch"

"?"

After three consecutive kisses, Dreya's porcelain-white face instantly turned crimson, she stood in a daze, fingers touching the cheeks he had kissed.

"?"

Seeing her like this, Lin Chen shouted inwardly that it was bad.

Something's wrong!

Did he make a mistake again?

But Raphael chef seemed to do just like this before; the sound was so loud it could be heard ten meters away.

"If not knowing you were unfamiliar with etiquette, I'd actually suspect you were taking advantage of me~"

Dreya quickly recovered, covering her mouth to chuckle.

"Don't move, I'll demonstrate once, so you won't embarrass yourself in formal occasions in the future."

As she spoke, she reached out, gently held Lin Chen's upper arms, leaned her upper body slightly forward, and with her smooth, delicate cheek, lightly touched his right cheek.

"Mwah~"

Then to the left side, back to the right side, three times consecutively.

After the salute, she stood straight again, smilingly gazed into his eyes.

"How's that, understand now?"

Lin Chen blinked and his old face flushed with warmth.

Darn it!

It was a fake kiss?!

It's just the cheeks touching, and then the mouth making the sound?

No wonder the sound of Raphael chef's kiss could be heard so far; it turned out it's just a vocal trick!

"You've benefited from this."

Dreya pointed to her own cheek, "Besides family and my ex-boyfriend, you're the first man brave enough to kiss my cheek in public. How does it feel to kiss a celebrity's cheek?"

"Alright, alright, playing like this, huh."

Earlier he'd thought this woman played the ice queen character, rarely speaking unless ordering food, even then her sentences were short.

Unexpectedly, despite not seeing her for a week, she seemed like a different person who could flirt with men!

"If you dare to tease me again, I'll put wasabi in your food!"

Food?

Food!!!

Dreya's expression changed drastically. She quickly picked up the rice noodles from the windowsill that had been airing for two minutes.

As expected, they had already clumped together somewhat.

"Bring it here, I'll get you a new one."

Lin Chen swiftly snatched the meal box from her hand, using this as an excuse to return to the car.

It was truly embarrassing!

He felt he had never been so mortified in his life; he almost curled his toes into a three-bedroom apartment.

Nevertheless, he still felt a deep sense of gratitude towards Dreya in his heart.

From now on, he would be a chief chef, these kinds of social occasions couldn't be avoided.

Making a fool of himself in front of someone he knew in private was far better than in front of strangers at work.