Seeing this, Van's steps instinctively paused for a moment.
Once comrades who fought side by side on the battlefield, and now he's just an ordinary barbecue chef?
Van felt like he had discovered some incredible secret.
'This guy Kalpas, his deepest wish is this? Flame + bringing happiness to others = barbecue chef?'
Thinking of this, Van quietly turned his head and exchanged a glance with the others beside him. Signaling the others to stay calm next, not to appear too deliberate.
This was also something Van had been doing for many years.
Everyone has their own wishes and lives.
Even though they were once inseparable, that was something of the past.
Unless they regain their memories and come find him, otherwise Van would never take the initiative to disturb them.
Thinking this, Van stepped forward and casually read aloud the name on his chest badge.
"Chef, ten skewers of grilled meat please, and five skewers of grilled fish."
Kalpas looked up at the sound and scanned over the group.
Though wearing a mask, Van could still feel the sharp eyes underneath it.
"Wait!"
Although Kalpas's tone sounded a bit fierce, his hand movements were exceptionally delicate.
This contrast in behavior reminded Van of the times he carved wooden sculptures with Kalpas in the past.
Very soon, under Kalpas's grilling, ten skewers of meat and five of fish were quickly served.
Kalpas placed the plate full of food heavily on the table, oil sizzling over the chunks of meat.
"These must be eaten while hot!"
After saying that, he turned back to the grill, continuing to roast the ingredients ordered by other customers.
Kalpas's barbecue was unexpectedly delicious, and even after everyone finished eating, they were still unsatisfied.
Kiana raised her hand and called out energetically, "Umm... Chef, more grilled meat and grilled fish, please!"
Kalpas suddenly turned around, his voice from under the mask full of anger.
"My name isn't Chef! So don't call me that... Fine, considering it's your first offense, I'll let it slide this time…"
Even though Kalpas's tone sounded extremely fierce, his flipping of the skewers remained gentle.
Seeing this, a wave of nostalgia rose in Van's heart.
Then, he pressed his lips into a smile and said, "Alright, Chef."
At the same time, Ivana chimed in, her eyes forming crescent moons from smiling.
"Got it, Chef."
Seeing them stubbornly refusing to correct themselves, Kalpas slammed the iron skewer onto the grill with a loud bang, sending out a shower of sparks.
"You guys are f**king picking a fight on purpose, aren't you?"
However, even though Kalpas said that, he still inexplicably placed two more fish on the grill.
He didn't know why, but some strange sense of familiarity made him irritated.
Why did it feel like he had seen these annoying people somewhere before?
After a hearty feast, all the barbecue on the table had been wiped clean by everyone.
Not far away, Kalpas looked at the group who had eaten every last bit of food, and a faint curve lifted at the corner of his mouth.
As the group was leaving the barbecue stand, Kalpas suddenly called out to them.
"Hey! You guys!"
Everyone turned at the sound and saw Kalpas toss over a bag of something.
"New product sample, don't go blabbing about it!"
Van looked at the snack wrapped neatly in his hands and smiled.
"Thanks, Chef."
"You motherf*****!"
With Kalpas's roar, a flock of seagulls instantly scattered from the nearby beach.
After the meal, the group decided to walk along the seashore to help with digestion.
Kiana kicked at the sand as she sighed, "Didn't think we'd actually meet someone we know here, really feels like fate~"
"Yeah." Raiden Mei looked out at the sea. "It's like destiny."
Van echoed their words, but doubt rose in his heart.
'Is this really just a coincidence?'
———
[Meanwhile, In the Laboratory]
Mobius expressionlessly put down the report in her hand and looked at Klein standing not far away.
"Has the decoded result been verified?"
"The decoded result has already been cross-verified, Doctor,"
Klein replied. "After decoding comparison by three independent departments, it's confirmed that this string of numbers is an accurate geographic coordinate."
As she spoke, Klein pulled up a map interface, a red dot blinked on the map.
"Positioning shows that it's near the eastern coast of Changguang City. Detailed data has already been synced to your terminal."
After Klein finished speaking, the lab fell into brief silence.
Mobius' slender fingers gently tapped the golden invitation letter, her nails making a tapping sound on the thick card.
"Since the sender of this invitation went through so much trouble to invite us..." Mobius chuckled lightly, "naturally, we must give a response."
With that, she rose from her seat and walked to the window, pulling open the curtains, sunlight instantly poured into the office.
Mobius stood there bathed in sunlight, quietly gazing into the distance.
"Klein, in a bit, bring Blanca, and that newcomer in to see me," Mobius instructed without turning her head. "I have something to say to them."
Klein nodded and quietly exited the lab.
As the automatic door closed, Mobius' gaze fell onto the computer screen, a 3D blueprint of a seaside resort was displayed there.
"Resort? Interesting…"
Mobius narrowed her eyes, lips curling into a dangerous smile. "Then let me see what kind of tricks you're playing, you sneaky rat."
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