Hua Xiaomai thought to herself, "You're just realizing this now?" Her gaze then lowered to take a quick look at what he was holding.
The cabbage was probably fried with sweet bean sauce and "fairy vinegar," the color was too dark, and the edges were a bit burnt. As she got closer, a strong sour smell penetrated her nose, causing her to immediately turn away and sneeze.
The other dish seemed to be a homemade tofu dish, but the tofu was overly fried, and the color was suspicious, making one anxious that eating it could lead to either passing out from spiciness or choking to death.
As for the third dish... she had to excuse her ignorance, but she really couldn't tell what it was supposed to be. It was still just a dark, sticky lump, truly unappetizing.
