你這邊作什麼？

Hi, someone asked me, “你這邊作什麼？” and I thought it was because he sells food on the street, and I haven't been by there in a long time, but when he saw a confused look on my face, he said, "在這裡作什麼工作？“ “這邊” is another way to to say around here, or in this area? Has anyone else heard this before? I live in 浙江的溫州 if that helps.