A steaming round ball was placed on the table, accompanied by billowing steam and a strong mutton smell.
The hostess, Jansen's mother, cut into the black, round object, revealing a dark mush inside. It looked somewhat like dumpling filling, except the color and texture were completely unappetizing.
The side dishes were mashed potatoes, fries, and finely chopped carrots. Jansen's mother scooped servings of Scotland's national dish, haggis, onto everyone's plate in turn.
When it came to food, the Russians didn't have much to say, so Yelena's expression was fine, without much change. But Rafael was a different story. Coming from a country known for its cuisine, he managed to maintain a smile, but Gao Yang noticed him swallowing hard a few times.
Once everyone had a portion of the black mass on their plates, Jansen cheerfully exclaimed, "Everyone, give our famous dish, haggis, a try! It takes a lot of time to prepare, but it's worth the wait."
