Chapter 196 The Friendly Owner

Leona's POV: Soon, our food was served. Aside from the dishes we ordered, two small plates of food were placed on our table. I glanced at Viktor, puzzled. I didn't hear him order anything else earlier. The plump owner seemed to see through my confusion. "This is his first time bringing his girlfriend here," she said with a cheery smile. "Of course, we had to let you try our local delicacies." Viktor slammed the table dramatically. "Boss, this is unfair! I've been here plenty of times, yet you never let me try anything on the special menu." I gently kicked him under the table. "That's only because you're not as sweet as this lady is," the owner said, brushing him off with a chuckle. Her candor also made me laugh. Honestly, the owner's food was great. Maybe it was because of the distinctive preferences of people that she got so many bad reviews, yet ironically, this was precisely what made her shop unique. After the meal, I thought Viktor would take me back to my hostel. It