Josef had prepared a lot of ingredients and was also dressed up. He was in a suit and wore shiny, polished leather shoes. He was obviously trying to impress Annina with his handsome side. If it were just Xia Lei visiting, he would probably have just worn home clothes and slippers.

“Can you help me make some dishes, Lukas? As you know, my body hasn’t yet recovered and I can’t move very well.” Small talk over, Josef was quick to try and rid himself of Xia Lei. 

Annina’s brows wrinkled. She did not like Josef treating Xia Lei like a subordinate or maid. Josef said he saw Lukas as a friend but it seemed that it was just lip-service. He was still quietly looking down on a youth like Lukas, who had come from China to work in Germany.

Xia Lei didn’t look like he minded it at all. He smiled as he said, “Sure, I’ll head to the kitchen. What would you like to have? I’ll make it for you.”

Josef was about to speak when Annina cut in. “You can just make whatever. No need to trouble yourself.” She did not want Xia Lei to do so much...