A Crazy Order
“You make it sound so bad, Aunt Paula!” Sasha exclaimed, annoyed. “Matthew is now a department
director with patients, so of course he has to tend to them.”
Surprised, Paula scoffed, “Department director? Are you kidding me? He didn’t even finish technical
school, did he? How can he possibly be a department director with his qualifications? Is he only treating
animals?”
Once again, everyone roared in laughter. Sarcastic and mean, Paula had always been infamous for her
verbal attacks.
Seeing that, Helen quickly tried to smooth things over. “Cut it out. Since everyone is here, let’s place
the order. Sasha and Matthew, take your seats quickly. Uncle Hector is a rare guest, so we have to be
a good host today.”
After they slipped into their seats, the waitress came over and gave out menus. However, everyone
couldn’t help but gasp in shock when they saw just how high the prices of the food were!
At this moment, Minerva ordered, “Get us ten Golden Rice!”
Surprised, everyone turned to her, and Norman’s eyes were big and wide. “Are you crazy, Minerva? Why
are you having rice at a place like this? Look at the amazing items on the menu. There’s Australian
lobsters which cost more than 3,000 a piece. This is what we should order. Oh, look! There’s even
abalone. That’s pricey. Well, let’s have two pieces for each of us! Oh my, there’s also Kobe beef here…”
As he spoke, he flipped through the menu and deliberately picked the most expensive dishes.
Minerva simply laughed. “You have no idea, do you, Uncle Norman? The Golden Rice here is prepared
by a famous chef from China, and one portion costs 20,000! Also, he only makes ten portions a day, and
we won’t be able to have it if we don’t order in time.”
Everyone’s eyes almost popped out of their sockets. “Goodness! How could rice be so expensive?
Quick, give us ten portions, then!”
In the room, only Sasha’s youngest aunt, Heidi Freeman, seemed a little embarrassed as she muttered,
“The food here is too expensive. Why are we even having such expensive fried rice? Wh-Why don’t we
look for another restaurant? This is only a family gathering, not a business meeting. Th-There’s no need
to come to such an expensive place…”
Glancing at her, Matthew thought that she was a sensible person. During his wedding with Sasha, Heidi
was the only one who had given them her blessings, and he never forgot it.
“Are you listening to yourself, Heidi?” Paula snapped. “Sasha is the president of a company. I don’t think
such a small amount of money matters to her. How much can a meal possibly cost? Also, it’s been a
while since Uncle Hector dined out, so we have to serve him the best dishes.”
A few seconds later, Heidi replied, “But you know that he doesn’t like seafood. So, why are you ordering
so much seafood?”
Blushing, Paula waved her hand. “I’m just ordering some so that the young ones can try it. Let me order
as I please, and you do the same. Otherwise, just shut your mouth and keep your thoughts to yourself.”
Hurriedly, Helen chuckled awkwardly. “Alright now. Let’s have a good meal since it’s rare for Uncle
Hector to come for a visit. Just order whatever you like.”
With a snort, Minerva said, “Of course we can order whatever we like. You’re so generous because you
don’t have to pay anything.”
Everyone was surprised at her statement and Norman asked, “Who’s paying if not them?”
“Somehow, Matthew managed to get himself a Supreme Card here, and he gets the bill waived no
matter what he orders,” she answered expressionlessly.
Norman’s eyes bulged. “R-Really? Goodness, we have to order more, then. Excuse me, give us one of
every item on your menu. No, hang on. Make it ten portions each! Also, bring me all the cigarettes and
alcohol you have, including those in your storage!”
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