35 Chapter 35: Low-key Face Slapping (1/2)
Andrew was left in complete and total shock. He felt embarrassed about neglecting such a critical problem. What was even worse was that he regarded it as ”minor problem” and there was still a lot more problems that Dylan was able to cite. He felt his face was searing hot from the humiliation he just received.
Amanda was even more shocked. He never expected that a local businessman could be so eloquent and have foresight with matters related to to business. Dylan has further widened her horizons as she now began to open up her mind that there could be other talented businessman besides businessmen found within the capital.
”Uh, we can discuss it another time, friend Dylan. Today, we have much more important matters.” Andrew tried to bring forth a smile that was not a smile.
”Oh, what could these Important matters be?” Dylan was intrigued by these important matters Andrew was talking about.
Suddenly, the doors opened as three individuals walked inside the VIP room. They exuded a breath and majesty of true Mystical Magnates. These three were people which were very familiar to Dylan. They were the three giants. It seemed like each one of them was able to meet a fruitful encounter that enabled them to breakthrough.
The one in the middle was Pavilion Head Galagher who was now exuding able to perfectly harmonize three auras and formally became a Tier 2 Mystical Magnate. The one on the left was Garden Owner Elmer Green while the one in the right was Guild Master Blood Wolf and it could be inferred that both of them has successfully promoted themselves from being Magnate Apprentices to Tier 1 Mystical Magnates.
”Hahaha, it seems like we're having a festive meeting today.” Pavilion Head Galagher laughed as the three of them were walking towards the table.
”It seems like we were the ones causing the delay of this meeting.” Garden Owner Elmer stated.
”Hahaha, we meet again, little brat.” Guild Master Blood Wolf laughed heartily as he talked to Dylan.
”Greetings, Pavilion Head, Garden Owner and Guild Master.” Dylan bowed ceremoniously.
”Welcome to my Vigor Hotel, dear friends.” Andrew greeted them somewhat impolitely.
'Dear friends, huh? It seems like there's a conspiracy going on here.' Dylan noticed Andrew's somewhat informal manner of address towards the three giants whom people people normally respectfully address as ”sir/s” and ”lord/s”. But what Dylan found really strange was that the three giants were dismissive about this. Dylan was able to gather these points as he was very meticulous in nature but he did not raise this topic for now.
The three finally arrived at the table and sat down with Dylan and Andrew. Andrew raised his hands and flicked his two fingers. After a short while, two pairs of maids and butlers came and served a full course meal for the five businessmen. The appetizers, meat dishes, fish dishes, deserts, salads, drinks and main course were all finely made.
”Before we immerse ourselves into a discourse, put us first fill our stomachs with a sumptuous meal that I have prepared specifically for this meeting. Please enjoy your meals.” Andrew spoke.
Dylan and three giants all nodded in response as they all started to dine. Andrew wanted to exploit the fact that Dylan was a commoner and has never eaten in a formal meeting before. When Andrew meticulously examined each one of his files, he discovered that Dylan had no training and guidance when it came to business and anything. That is why Andrew concluded that all of his learnings were self-taught or innate.
Andrew wanted to test Dylan's etiquette and manners when it came to formal banquets as he knew that Dylan had no experience with these types of formal meetings before. He was smiling evilly in his heart as he would use this weakness to humiliate Dylan because he knew very well how learned a person needed to be in order to part take such formal meetings as Andrew himself experienced lengthy lectures regarding proper etiquette and manners.
' Humiliating me? I'll show you true humiliation. Hehehe.' Andrew thought as he sliced a portion of the meat dish and ingested it.
”Friend Dylan, it's okay that~”
Andrew was just about to complete the sentence he was preparing when he saw Dylan calmly eating and elegantly slicing his food in a learned manner. There was no waste in Dylan's movements as Dylan properly fed himself with a bite size portion of the appetizer. His movements were refined and exuded eloquence and he was eating calmly as though it was a habit of his. This made Andrew absolutely confused.
'Was'nt he an orphan?! Didn't the data say that he never studied?! What's this?! How is it possible he is able to competently carry himself with elegance while eating?!' Andrew enragedly thought.