Chapter 372: Chapter 372: Humiliating Oneself (Second Update)
The man and woman trembled all over and their faces betrayed a look of panic.
As die-hard admirers of Country Y’s culture, they naturally realized what an Earl meant.
Although it was no longer the Middle Ages, having the title of an Earl could still attest to one’s social status.
“I… we…” The man stood up, stuttering as he tried to explain something.
The waiter, sweating profusely, walked over, followed by the lobby manager.
“Sir, here are the chopsticks you requested!” The waiter placed five pairs of brand-new chopsticks on the table.
The lobby manager approached with a respectful smile, “Lord Earl, welcome, you and your distinguished friends, to our restaurant. Is there anything that doesn’t meet your satisfaction?”
The lobby manager himself felt some trepidation.
He could tell that the brooch Quintina wore was at least a few hundred years old, an antique, indicating she wasn’t a newly created Earl but came from an ancient family.
And the Chinese family’s presence radiated an utmost nobility, revealing an even more extraordinary status.
Such figures deserved the highest courtesy and respect when they dined in his establishment.
Quintina nodded, “The taste is not bad, and the environment is passable, but the atmosphere has been ruined by some people.”
With that, Quintina pointed to the pale-faced couple, “Casual mocking of others, such ungentlemanly behavior, makes me feel insulted to dine with them!”
This stern rebuke made many in the restaurant nod in agreement.
The lobby manager nodded more respectfully, “I’m very sorry for the inconvenience caused, Lord Earl. I will take care of this matter!”
With that, he walked over to the couple’s table, “Both of you are no longer welcome here, please leave now!”
“Why? This is discrimination!” the woman screamed loudly, no longer maintaining her previously affected “noble” demeanor.
Her shout drew many sideward glances from around the restaurant.
Xue An also glanced over slightly.
“Discrimination? No!” The manager shook his head, respectfully bowing to the distant Xue An and his companions before turning back to the couple.
“It’s clear that you’re also from China! That esteemed gentleman is also Chinese, why don’t we ask him to leave? The reason is that your groundless mockery makes you seem very narrow-minded and prejudiced. We don’t welcome people who mock their own countrymen without cause. Please leave!”
The woman was at a loss for words, wanting to say more.
The man was already nodding and bowing, “Alright, Mr. Manager, we’re leaving now!”
Their sycophant and fearful behavior made many shake their heads in secret.
If a person cannot respect their own self first, then they shouldn’t expect to be respected by others.
The couple walked away, dejected.
After they left, the manager came over, his face full of apologies, “I am very sorry for the trouble you’ve experienced. We will pay more attention to the quality of our dining guests in the future! If there are any other issues, feel free to come to me anytime! I wish you a pleasant meal!”
After speaking, the manager discreetly withdrew.
Once he had left, Quintina finally breathed a sigh of relief, the noble air she had upheld failing at once, and then she complained in a low voice.
“That was exhausting!”
Xue An smiled, “You seem not to enjoy playing the noble?”
Quintina scoffed, “Only a fool would want to be a noble, and do you really think those nobles with a thousand years of heritage are above worldly concerns? In terms of ancient lineage, who can surpass the Blood Clan? Yet still, aren’t they just as seemingly refined on the surface but greedy and violent in the shadows? They’re all just putting on a show to deceive others.”
Xue An agreed completely, taking a sip of wine, “You’re absolutely right!”
Meanwhile, An Yan was intently dealing with the steak on her plate using her chopsticks. After finishing, she looked somewhat dissatisfied.
“I hate eating Western food too. Such a large plate for such a tiny piece of steak, I’ve never been full from a Western meal my whole life—I always have to go home and cook some noodles!”
Quintina nodded passionately in agreement, “Madam is absolutely right; I share the same sentiment. That’s why I suggested we go to those commoner restaurants a few days ago, where is a beef burger not tastier and more economical than steak?”
Xue An couldn’t help but laugh silently, then he raised his hand.
The waiter rushed over in an instant.
“Sir!”
“These steaks…” Xue An pointed at the plates on the table.
“Another round… um, ten servings!”
The waiter was somewhat taken aback, “Sir, are you sure you want ten servings?”
“Of course!”
The waiter, with a confused face, went to the kitchen to place the order.
Xue An gave An Yan an indulgent smile, “Following me, could I ever not let you have your fill? Eat to your heart’s content today, if need be… I’ll just take over the whole restaurant!”
An Yan nodded happily, her face beaming with joy.
Quintina looked down enviously, feeling that her master’s affection for his wife was boundless.
Soon.
The steaks began to arrive like flowing water.
The two young girls started to eat heartily with joy.
Xue An, holding his wine glass, watched with a smile.
Just then, two people walked in from outside.
The appearance of these two people quieted the restaurant for a moment.
It was two girls, one tall and one short.
The taller one looked to be around seventeen or eighteen years old, and the smaller one only about five or six years old.
Both girls were dressed in very ordinary clothes, and both had long hair with features that could only be described as exceptionally beautiful.
Yet, their expressions seemed a bit fearful.
Many men looked at the two girls with amazed gazes.
Xue An slightly arched an eyebrow, taking an interested glance at the two girls, then muttered softly.
“There are such beings in London? How interesting.”
At this point, the waiter also snapped out of his surprise and quickly stepped forward, “Ladies, would you like to dine?”
The older girl nodded, while the little girl said in a childlike tone, “I want steak!”
The waiter nodded with a smile.
Although this restaurant is generally not open to strangers and requires an invitation from a regular customer to dine.
But in London, beauty represents the highest privilege and can receive preferential treatment in all aspects.
Moreover, the waiter believed that if he dared to refuse the request of two such girls, the London gentlemen would probably break his head with their canes.
“Please follow me!”
The waiter quickly arranged a prime window seat for the two.
The young girl shook her head, “Please find us a corner, the less noticeable the better!”
The waiter paused for a moment, then caught on, “Very well!”
Then the two girls took a seat in a corner not far from Xue An’s table.
Seeing the two girls, Xiang Xiang and Nian Nian stopped eating as well, both watching with great interest.