"You…" Goodinia's mouth dropped open as he stared at Mai Ge in disbelief, hardly able to believe what he had just heard.
This guy actually said he disdained joining the Aden Square Merchants' Union, and questioned whether the Aden Square Merchants' Union, which had existed for over fifty years and stood among the top chambers of commerce in the Nolan Continent, would collapse soon? Now he's even blacklisted him and told him to leave right now?
The owner of a restaurant that had only been open for less than half a month, a seemingly powerless young man, actually dared to say such things to him.
"He ac... he actually refused!" Harrison looked surprised. In the past two years, his father had spent a lot of money to get into the Aden Square Merchants' Union, but they still hadn't given a definite answer. Seeing that the leaders of the union had to humbly serve them, he originally wanted to speak up for Yabemia, but in the end he held back.
He knew that given Mai Ge's personality, he probably wouldn't fire Yabemia, but he might soften his stance, say some nice things, and even serve Goodinia another serving of tofu pudding. He didn't expect Mai Ge to put him on the blacklist and make it clear that he wouldn't join the Aden Square Merchants' Union. Saying this in public completely cut off all opportunities to join the Aden Square Merchants' Union.
While most restaurants in Aden Square are not members of the Aden Square Merchants' Union, but the top ten restaurants on the food ranking list are all occupied by those bearing the Aden Square Merchants' Union's badge. Although the food ranking list is managed by the Gray Temple, but only customers who strictly follow the list would believe that there is absolutely no shady dealing involved.
"But it's so damn satisfying to talk back to a member of the union like that! Boss Mai is a role model for us all!" Harrison looked at Mai Ge with undisguised admiration.
"I don't think my family's blacksmith shop needs to join the Aden Square Merchants' Union. We're just doing small scale business in Chaos City anyway, no need to serve those big shots." Jergi nodded thoughtfully as he watched Mai Ge's retreating figure, but he didn't say it aloud.
"He refused!" Gloria clenched her fist excitedly as she looked at Mai Ge, but quickly realized that she seemed to be behaving differently than usual, and lowered her head somewhat embarrassedly. However, her eyes under the black veil were still fixed on Mai Ge, as if they were twinkling with stars.
He is a good boss and a good father. For his daughter, he can refuse things that others would covet and even kick customers out of the restaurant.
Those shoulders, though not broad, but looked so reassuring.
She had never met anyone like him before, he was so special.
"Although his words are a bit arrogant, but he is indeed an interesting person." Luo Xi Ya also looked at Mai Ge with surprise. She knew better than many people present what the benefits of joining the Aden Square Merchants' Union were, otherwise those shrewd businessmen wouldn't be so eager to get in.
"What a great boss!"
Those present could hardly hide their surprise, secretly thinking that a boss willing to offend the Aden Square Merchants' Union for the sake of a half-dragon employee was probably one of a kind in Aden Square.
Many people breathed a sigh of relief when they saw Yabemia. Over the past few days, seeing the half-dragon girl's smile made them feel good all day long, so they naturally didn't want her to leave the restaurant so sadly.
"So handsome! Absolutely stunning! I wish I could be a waiter too, and have Biss Mai protecting me like that." The girl from before clutched her heart with both hands, looking at Mai Ge with adoration.
"What are you daydreaming about? Eat!" The fat woman sitting opposite her slammed her spoon against the girl's forehead and snapped angrily.
"Ugh..." The girl clutched her forehead in pain, obediently picked up a spoon, scooped up a spoonful of rice, and fed it to herself, her gaze still unwilling to leave Mai Ge.
Mai Ge's protectiveness has won him a lot of goodwill, most people would obediently follow the restaurant's rules when they can enjoy such delicious food.
Even the two great mages, Yulian and Crassus, would obediently leave after eating a serving of tofu pudding, but Goodinia used the identities of the Aden Square Merchants' Union and Yabemia to pressure Mai Ge, which was somewhat despicable.
"Bo... Boss." As Yabemia looked at Mai Ge's back, the tears that had been welling up in her eyes finally rolled down her cheeks and fell to the ground. But her body felt as if it had been filled with something warm.
Unlike before, she wasn't being beaten or scolded by her boss, nor was she being ridiculed or mocked by others. Instead, Mai Ge protected her.
At this moment, she felt that she was no longer alone, behind her was a powerful support, shielding her from the storms of life.
"Your smile is your most powerful weapon. Only those with a distorted mind think they are superior to others." Mai Ge turned to look at Yabemia, his gaze gentle as he smiled and took out a neatly folded gray handkerchief from his pocket, handing it to her.
"Mmm." Yabemia looked up at Mai Ge's gentle gaze, and all her strength returned at once. She reached out and took the handkerchief, clutching it tightly in her hand, but used the back of her hand to wipe away her tears, revealing a bright smile and two cute little tiger teeth.
"Hmph, just a small restaurant owner, yet you dare to be so arrogant, wanting our Aden Square Merchants' Union to collapse? I'd like to see how long your restaurant can stay open." Goodinia's face hardened. Since being elected as a director of the union at the beginning of the year, he hadn't suffered such humiliation in Aden Square. He grabbed the money bag on the table, deliberately pushed his chair back as he stood up, causing it to fall to the ground with a thud, breaking a corner, and prepared to leave.
"One serving of sweet tofu pudding, one serving of Yang Zhou Fried Rice, plus the damaged chair, that'll be 18 gold coins in total. Please pay." Amy, who was holding the Ugly Duckling, appeared at the door at some point, looked up at Goodinia, and said with a very serious expression on her little face.
"Meow meow!" The Ugly Duckling also bared its teeth at him, trying its best to look fierce.
"Little ones, get out of the way. It's an honor for you that I'm eating here. You know, I eat for free at all the restaurants in Aden Square. If you keep blocking my way, don't blame me for being impolite." Goodinia said coldly. After being treated like this, he was not going to pay any more money. Besides, charging 10 gold coins for a broken chair was just trying to rip him off.
All eyes immediately fell on Goodinia, their expressions turning strange, as if they were looking at a dead man. Threatening their disciple in front of two great mages?
This man is probably doomed.
"Eat and pay, or I'll kill you all." Amy put the Ugly Duckling on the ground and stretched out her little hand to Goodinia.