As the assistant dean of the hospital, Tyrion was alright with contributing to the development of the local area by moving away from their seat. After all, the tycoons were investing in their city.
When he was about to speak, the biggest boss in the family, Martin, became upset.
“What do you mean? Are we not paying for the dinner? Superior Bay Hotel is a five-star hotel and you’re telling me this is the service we are getting? I have not finished the food yet. Am I supposed to take the food away?” Martin spat angrily.
The waitress bowed while saying with a helpless expression, “I’m sorry, sir. That’s not what I meant. I am just checking whether it is possible, let me inform my manager. I’m really sorry to interrupt your meal!”
When the waitress turned around and left, Tyrion did not stop her. After all, it was true that he had not finished the food yet. Furthermore, he was the host, and it would be bad for him to turn away his family members.
Before the waitress could leave, a man clad in a suit, and leather shoes entered the room. He wore a smile on his face. He did not look the least bit sorry that he had interrupted them.
Martin was sitting opposite the door. When he saw the man, his expression immediately changed.
Meanwhile, the waitress quickly introduced him to everyone, saying, “This is Maxwell Wu of the Sky Tech Group. He is also the president of the city’s Chamber of Commerce. Maxwell and several leaders of the Merchants Bureau would like to invite Pedro of the Ann Enterprise for dinner, so…”
Anxious, Martin immediately approached him and exclaimed emotionally, “Hello, Maxwell. I am Martin, chairman of the Franklin Construction Company. You would like to use this room? Not a problem. We will leave right away.”
He was aware of Maxwell’s position in the Chamber of Commerce. On top of that, the Sky Tech Group was a science and technology enterprise that was about to be listed. Once it was listed, Maxwell was very likely to become a billionaire.
Maxwell casually responded to Martin, “Ah, it’s you, Mr. Miau. Mr. Pedro, the founder of Ann Enterprise, is very keen on investing in his hometown. Therefore, we need to show him our generosity and sincerity. My apologies for tonight. Please make the necessary arrangements here. I’ll keep them entertained for a while you’re at it.”
Maxwell took Martin for granted. There was not a trace of gratitude in his words, and he even ordered them in a commanding tone.
However, Martin still nodded and bowed as he echoed, “Okay, it will be ready soon. Just a few minutes will do.”
At that moment, Brucille, who was sitting next to Tyrion, questioned, “Uncle Martin, that wasn’t what you said just now. How can we leave if we have not finished our food yet?”
Martin did not expect Brucille to speak up at that moment. Hence, he sternly reprimanded, “Do you know who Maxwell Wu is? Do you know who Pedro Ann is? You can’t afford to offend any one of them. Hurry up and keep your belongings. We need to leave now!”
Frank added to his words, “I wouldn’t expect much from you, Brucille. I mean, you are a man who lives off a woman. A coward like you can’t understand what will happen if you offend someone like that. Let me tell you, Pedro is the founder of the Ann Enterprise, and I am working in a branch office that’s under them.”
“Are you brave or are you just crazy? Even with my current position, I have to give away my seat, because he is my boss!” Frank continued.
Brucille realized that everyone was trampling on him simply because he was too passive and easygoing.
Hence, he sat up straight and retorted confidently, “Frank, if you are willing to lick someone’s boots, it’s up to you. No one will stop you. But Tyrion is the host tonight! If you don’t want to finish this dinner, you can leave now. I won’t stop you.”
Both Frank and Martin were extremely exasperated.
“Tyrion, please say something to your son-in-law. I don’t know why you took him in blindly back then. There are so many men like him everywhere. He’s just like refuse in a toilet, stinky, hard and stubborn…”
The more Tyrion listened to them, the more uncomfortable he felt. After all, Brucille was his son-in-law, and he knew clearly what kind of person Brucille was.
“Martin, don’t take a young man’s angry words personally. Let’s leave together,” He placated.
At that moment, Maxwell interjected quietly, “You are Mr. Tyrion, the assistant dean of the hospital, right? It’s not easy to be an assistant dean. Is this your son-in-law? He looks promising, but just where does he work?”
Tyrion was an experienced man. He knew very well that Maxwell was threatening him. Hence, he responded with displeasure, “Mr. Wu, Brucille has never experienced this before. Please don’t mind him. This is just a family gathering, so we should make it convenient for your work. I’ll leave right away.”
“Dad, we don’t have to go anywhere. I would like to see who can carry me out of here. We’re here tonight for your celebration. How can we just leave when we have not finished our food yet?” Brucille interrupted.
Monique initially wanted to persuade Brucille, but she realized his words rang true.
Taking in the tense situation, Pollard didn’t know whose side to take. He couldn’t afford to offend both parties at all. Even if he could disregard Martin, Maxwell was rather intimidating.
At that moment, Sabrina regretted her choice deeply. If she had known that would happen, she would not have chosen the five-star hotel. She didn’t expect such a mess, which made the whole family unhappy.
Maxwell’s expression turned ugly. In a cold voice, he scoffed, “It’s good that a young man is brave. However, it affects the development and cooperation of the enterprises. If I were to water things down, I would say you guys lack manners. But the truth is you are actually affecting various organizations and the big picture…”
Before Maxwell could finish, Brucille intercepted, “Mr. Wu, I didn’t know that a dinner would have an impact on organizations and the big picture. Let’s be honest, you didn’t make proper arrangements. So, don’t push the blame onto others.”
“You… ”
Maxwell was so infuriated that he was about to lose his temper. Just then, Carlos Liu of the Merchants Bureau entered the room to see what was going on.
“Maxwell, have you not met an agreement yet?” he enquired.
Maxwell explained unhappily, “There’s a young man here who is a little impulsive. Get two of our men here to take him away and lock him up for a few days.”
At that moment, Brucille stood up and approached Carlos. He said, “Mr. Liu, I didn’t know I would be locked up for having a simple dinner at a five-star hotel!”
The expression on Carlos’s face was extremely awkward. Brucille was his savior, after all.
“Well, Bruce, the circumstances are a little special tonight. Pedro is making a large scale investment in the city which is why the number of people in the inspection team has increased so suddenly. I really can’t accommodate so many people in our room. Can you make an exception for me, please?” pleaded Carlos.
“My father-in-law has just started to work again after his long retirement. This is a happy event and our whole family is here to celebrate him. I suggest that you take Maxwell out first. We can talk about it after I finish my dinner,” Brucille insisted adamantly.