Chapter 211: Over The Bowl of Sweet Shaved Ice
The sun hung high in the sky, casting warm, golden rays onto the city. The heat was persistent, making the idea of having something cold and refreshing very appealing.
Ruediger pulled up the truck by the sidewalk near the grocery market. Lariette threw her gaze outside, immediately locating the small dessert shop tucked in a corner.
Glancing at Lariette, Ruediger chuckled, "Already thinking of what you wanna get?"
"I want some taro and sweet potato balls," Lariette answered immediately, almost drooling from her imagination. She referred to the popular Taiwanese dessert.
"Let’s go."
Ruediger and Lariette emerged from the truck, heading down the street toward the dessert shop. Her shoulder almost grazed his arm as they walked side by side.
The store had a simple yet inviting exterior with wooden signage. Vibrant and cutesy doodles of Taiwanese desserts were painted on the lower part of the expansive glass windows.
Ruediger pulled the door open, gesturing at Lariette to step inside first. The cool breeze from the air-conditioning system washed over them as they walked past the door.
"This place looks nice," Lariette muttered, smiling at Ruediger. The man smiled in approval.
The store had a homely feel. Handwritten menus filled one side of the walls while jars of dried ingredients lined the shelves. The scent of sweet syrup and fresh fruit infused the air, accompanied by a soft melody played in the background.
Three tables were already occupied, leaving a few more. The store was small but cozy. The other customers were enjoying their bowls of desserts.