Although Mai Ge was somewhat annoyed by Crassus's approach to Amy, but he didn't have a legitimate reason to refuse him entry to the restaurant.
After all, aside from wanting to take Amy as his apprentice, Crassus hadn't violated any of the restaurant's dining rules. Given the unequal strength between the two sides, he couldn't force him to leave, so he could only be wary of him and prevent him from abducting Amy.
Hearing Amy's words, the diners at the restaurant that evening smiled knowingly. They vividly remembered the conversation between Amy and Crassus that day.
"Okay, order whatever you want, it's on me." Crassus replied with a smile, walking over to sit at the table where Amy was sitting.
"Then I'll have a Yang Zhou Fried Rice." Amy smiled happily, looking at Crassus earnestly, "Even though I'm eating it, you still have to pay me back later, okay? You said it yourself."
"Here you go, six gold coins." Crassus took out a money pouch from his pocket, took out six gold coins, and gently placed them in front of Amy. His expression was somewhat embarrassed, but he seemed to be in a good mood.
"Thank you, Grandpa Half Beard." Amy happily accepted the gold coins, looked up at Mai Ge, and winked, her little face beaming with a triumphant smile.
Mai Ge couldn't help but smile and shake his head. This was something Crassus himself had promised Amy, originally intending to create an opportunity to be alone with her. However, it seemed he had now confirmed Amy's considerable talent.
This was also good news for Mai Ge. Even a mage like Crassus wanted to take Amy as his apprentice, which showed that Amy's magical talent was indeed quite good; perhaps she could grow into a powerful mage in the future.
As Crassus said, only great power provides the confidence to survive in this world.
Of course, Mai Ge now has another idea: if he has strong capital, he can also exchange it for the confidence to survive in this world from the system.
After all, it was unreliable for Mai Ge to slowly cultivate strength on his own. Earning money and buying it from the system provided a clear direction, and upgrading and renovating the restaurant was also part of enhancing his confidence.
After Yabemia took the plates into the kitchen, she quickly came out and stood next to Mai Ge. She smiled like him, stood with her legs together, her posture a little stiff, her heart pounding, and her mind went blank with nervousness.
"Hey? Boss Mai, who's this?" Harrison asked curiously, looking at Yabemia. Although he could tell at a glance she was a half-dragon, her unique outfit still caught his eye. Her delicate collarbone, her slender legs in black stockings, and the white headband she wore were styles he'd never seen before.
Many customers were also watching Mai Ge and Yabemia with curiosity. They'd been discussing this right at the restaurant entrance, and now they naturally wanted an answer from Mai Ge.
Amy was a half-elf, so her mother must have been an elf. Yabemia was clearly not Amy's mother.
However, although she was a half-dragon girl, her smile was undeniably pleasant, like a gentle spring breeze, refreshing and charming, instantly lifting one's mood.
"This is Mia, the restaurant's new employee." Mai Ge introduced with a smile. Most of the people queuing up early were regulars; they were more accepting of Amy and would be more tolerant. Letting Yabemia integrate into her new job from here was clearly a good choice.
"See? I told you she was a new employee." Harrison snapped his fingers, glancing smugly at Jergi behind him, and giving Mai Ge a thumbs-up: "Boss Mai, your eye for employees is impeccable; she's a perfect match for the restaurant's style."
Mai Ge smiled and nodded. He liked Harrison's words, his judgment was usually excellent.
A blush rose on Yabemia's face, not from shyness, but from excitement. This was the first time she had heard a guest praise her. Although it was a compliment to Mai Ge, but the fact that she was said to be a perfect match for the restaurant made her feel flattered.
"Yes, this girl's smile is so beautiful, it brightens everyone's mood." Jergi nodded in agreement, smiling as he and Harrison took their seats.
The other guests also cast approving glances and smiles. Perhaps influenced by Amy's subtle influence, their previous prejudices against half-species individuals had unconsciously disappeared. They not only found Amy adorable, but now they also found Yabemia quite pleasant.
Yabemia's smile held more confidence, her posture straighter, and her nervousness lessened considerably, but she also felt a greater sense of responsibility. From now on, her words and actions would influence the guests' impressions of the restaurant. She absolutely couldn't betray the trust Boss Mai placed in her.
"Relax, don't be so nervous. I'll take care of the first ten customers' orders, and you'll take care of the rest. Can you do that?" Once the customers in line had all gone inside, Mai Ge gently released the doorknob and asked Yabemia.
"Yes." Yabemia nodded solemnly, her right fist clenched, clearly still a little nervous.
"Go for it, Sister Mia!" Amy walked over carrying the Ugly Duckling, raising her little fist and looking up at Yabemia to encourage her, while shaking the Ugly Duckling to signal it to do something too.
"Meow~" the Ugly Duckling meowed somewhat perfunctorily.
Yabemia nodded, looking at Mai Ge, Amy, and the Ugly Duckling, feeling a warm glow in her heart.
Mai Ge didn't say anything more, heading into the restaurant to take orders.
"Mai Ge, I'd like three servings of Yang Zhou Fried Rice. Bring two now, and one later." Crassus said with a smile.
"Okay, please wait a moment." Mai Ge nodded. One of the orders was naturally for Amy. Remembering the orders of the first ten customers, he quickly went into the kitchen to start cooking.
Although Yabemia was a little nervous, and even her speech was somewhat slurred, she still tried her best to keep a smile on her face and began to take orders for the remaining guests.
"Ding-a-ling!" A bell rang at the door.
"Welco..." Yabemia looked at Sargeras, who pushed open the door carrying an iron chair. His bald head and lava-patterned skin were a little frightening, and she instinctively swallowed the word.
Sargeras was also taken aback when he saw Yabemia, wondering why the restaurant suddenly had a new waiter. However, she seemed startled by him and became a little nervous, quickly waving his hands and saying, "Miss, don't be afraid. I'm not a good person, I'm just a demon."