"Isn't she just an old woman selling pancakes? Who knows where she came from, making a fool of herself in the city?"

I kept my head down and replied, "If you're not buying, please move along."

I didn't know which word triggered her, but suddenly her voice rose sharply.

"Get your boss out here! This woman is unhygienic; her saliva is getting on the pancakes!"

This drew the attention of several students nearby.

"Where's the boss?!"

At that moment, employees rushed from the cash register and kitchen upon hearing the commotion. Seeing this, Sophie became even louder, "Who is the boss?! This woman is unhygienic; why haven't you fired her yet?"

The employees exchanged glances, unsure of what to do.

Then, the chef stepped forward, brandishing a knife and shouted, "What are you yelling about?! This is our boss!"