Chen Ze rubbed his eyes. It was another bright and sunny morning. Lafra had gone back last night, apparently on some urgent matter. This left Chen Ze feeling somewhat downcast, as he had been vaguely looking forward to something.
After a quick wash, Chen Ze went out. Today, he needed to buy some ingredients and spices, including the necessary spices for braised flavors.
Chen Ze planned to try his hand at a new culinary creation, for after all, a chef's growth is limited if they don't venture into new dishes.
Chen Ze shielded his eyes with his hand; the sun outside was dazzlingly bright, but it elevated his spirits considerably.
With the passing of the epidemic, the entire city was slowly coming back to life. Chen Ze adjusted his face mask and headed to the market.
Indeed, supermarkets carried the essentials, but Chen Ze still preferred to shop at the market because it offered some ingredients that supermarkets didn't have.