Chapter 308: A unique, dilapidated shop

"What on earth is Karl doing? Why hasn't he come back for so long? And do we have to eat here?"

"I thought the surprise he was talking about was the delicious food he cooked himself."

Tom's Eats and Treats in Brooklyn, New York.

Cedric and Kevin Lestrange.

Sitting quietly on both sides of a dining table by the window, the street outside the window was deserted, with only a few passers-by on the dim street.

Most of them kept their heads down and remained silent, hiding their figures in the darkness.

A hot wave of spicy spices and the aroma of grilled meat hits you in the restaurant. The whole store is simply decorated, with a few old photos depicting Indian street markets hung randomly on the walls.

Under the dim light, several worn wooden tables are scattered in the small space.

An old color TV was hung in the upper left corner of the restaurant. The TV signal didn't seem to be very good. The TV news program was always interrupted by the host's words.

There were no other customers in the restaurant except Cedric and his companion.

The owner was sitting by the oven behind the bar. He seemed to be a middle-aged Indian-black mixed race man, with a complexion that looked like a blend of late night and dawn.

His movements were practiced and graceful, as he flipped hot dogs on the grill and smeared homemade curry sauce on hamburgers.

The hot dogs here are different from the simple fast food that people usually think of. They are coated with a layer of fragrant curry powder.

The thick beef patties sizzle on the grill, emitting a mouth-watering aroma.

But the sauce didn’t look very appetizing, and the boss’s behavior could hardly be called “clean and hygienic”.

“Is it really okay to eat this kind of food?”

I saw the boss skillfully put his fingers into the sauce, and when he pulled them out, he put them into his mouth to take a sip.

Cedric felt his stomach churning. He now seriously doubted whether this store had obtained a food safety and hygiene license.

"I think your worries are unnecessary." Kevin Lestrange, who was sitting opposite him.

"You should worry about how we're going to pay for this meal if Carl doesn't come back. I hope we can accept credit cards here."

As he said this, his eyes were fixed on the color TV hanging from the ceiling in the upper left corner of the shop.

The reporter from the news TV station inside was excitedly reporting financial news, and it was obvious that they were only a dozen kilometers away from this small shop.

On Wall Street, which symbolizes the financial heart of the entire world, a carnival party is being held in a high-end office building. People are celebrating the birth of another company with a market value of 4000 billion.

In the office, a beautiful woman wearing a hot bikini is standing on the desk and twisting her body wantonly to show off her hot body.

The Wall Street elites who are usually well-dressed are now just a group of animals addicted to alcohol and beauty.

In the clean and tidy office building, casually discarded bow ties and some underwear that is not suitable for children can be seen everywhere.

Expensive champagne, like a string of burning firecrackers, keeps making popping sounds, and the amber liquid flows with the most direct desires of human beings.

"We can see that the fund managers of the investment department are having a party in the headquarters building of Goldman Sachs Bank."

"According to information obtained by this station, Goldman Sachs has gained the greatest benefit in this "First World Financial War."

"They bought 5% of MAT's shares circulating in the stock market, becoming the biggest winner in the battle for shares."

"It is reported that since its listing, the stock has maintained an extremely high increase for a month, with an average daily increase of more than 15%."

"The market is still optimistic about the company's market value, and many experts predict that the company's stock will rise again after the first product is launched on the market."

"These people deserve to die. They are so greedy that they will go to hell. But I am really jealous when I see them making money."

"If I had known this earlier, I would have sold this store and bought shares in that so-called technology company. Maybe now I can go back to India and marry a few more wives."

Cedric and Kevin Lestrange turned their heads at the same time, only to find that their boss had walked up to them without them noticing.

In his hands was a plate of tempting hot dogs and hamburgers.

"Looks good!" Cedric looked at the plate of hamburgers and hot dogs, and smelled a strong scent of tropical spices with a slight movement of his nose.

Looking at the hot dog covered with curry powder and the beef burger with curry and Indian coriander, he seemed to have forgotten what he had just said.

The only thing in his mind was to quickly taste this unique delicacy. As for whether it would give him diarrhea, that was a problem that only Cedric, who was full, would have to consider. He was very hungry now.

"You're a loser." Kane Lestrange cursed unhappily at the idiot who kept swallowing his saliva.

Then he looked up at the boss and asked with some hesitation.

"Excuse me, can you accept credit cards here? We don't have any cash."

"Swipe the card, you are such a funny kid. Your question is like asking me whether I can get rich through hard work."

The boss speaks English with a strong curry accent.

Kevin Lestrange was confused after hearing this.

"What do you mean by that?"

"Don't you understand? That's impossible."

The boss made a joke and instantly laughed, stretched out his dark palm, patted the two men on the shoulders, then waved and walked towards the bar.

"You two enjoy your meal. White boy Carl is very reputable on this street."

"It doesn't matter if you don't have money. Just leave after eating. But I don't think he will abandon you two."

As he said this, the boss walked to the middle of the bar, continued his cooking work, and gave a thumbs up with a meaningful expression to the two boys sitting by the window.

On the other side, as soon as Cedric saw the boss leave, he couldn't wait to grab a hamburger and a hot dog and started eating.

As soon as he took a bite, Cedric felt that he had indeed had a preconceived idea.

The burgers here are made from carefully selected beef patties, which are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and rich in juice. Every bite is full of meaty flavor, served with homemade sauces and fresh vegetables.

He couldn't help but take one bite after another, and in less than a few seconds he swallowed the whole hamburger into his stomach.

Then his target turned to the hot dog. He took a bite and was instantly overwhelmed by the enchanting taste.

The taste is really unique. The sausage skin is crispy and the meat is tender. It is paired with a secret sauce that has a moderate sweet and sour taste and just the right amount of spiciness. It is full of tropical feeling and is unforgettable.

"It looks like you guys enjoyed your meal."

Just as Cedric was about to steal the second meal, Kevin Lestrange had just taken the first burger.

The bell behind the shop door rang, and Karl walked in carrying a black handbag, looking at the two with a smile on his face.