Chapter 2272: She Still Wants To Eat For Free!
“Y-you have really heard of Black Cat Opera before? And… you gave it such a high review!”
Now, Vicki was stunned. She looked at Mag with disbelief.
Although Black Cat Opera had always been her pride and joy, it was also a work that she worked very hard for.
However, looking at it rationally, Black Cat Opera had no fame at all before it moved to Romo Street. Even now, it was still a very niche existence.
But, Mag actually said that their Black Cat Opera was the best opera troupe on the Norland Continent?!
This praise touched her immensely! She was excited! And, a little shy…
However, it was as though something precious to her, which had been doubted and laughed at by others all along, had finally received the praise and appreciation it deserved. This acknowledgement made Vicky like Mag even more.
“Yes, I have. Some said that it’s the future of the Norland Continent’s opera. Looking at you now, I think they’re right.” Mag nodded honestly.
There were most probably only two opera troupes on the Norland Continent now. Compared to that sleep-inducing opera troupe, Black Cat Opera’s professionalism had exceeded it.
Vicki looked at Mag, feeling extremely touched. She almost wanted to marry him.
…
To her, given Mag’s identity and status, he didn’t have to lie to her, so what he said was the truth.
She had met many difficulties since she set up Black Cat Opera. She had heard many rumors and demoralizing words and suffered many defeats.
Meanwhile, right now, the man in front of her, the number one powerhouse on the Norland Continent, had said that Black Cat Opera was the future of the Norland Continent’s opera troupe. She believed him.
“It’s hard to find a friend who appreciates me. Let me toast you.” Vicki raised her glass.
Mag clinked his glass with hers.
Vicki finished all the wine in the glass.
Mag also finished all the wine. He then placed a few more beef kebabs in front of Vicki. “Don’t just drink. Have some grilled meat too…”
Vicki had already slumped over the table before Mag could finish talking.
“…” Mag.
They had just started to be friends and had enough drinks. He was just about to ask her questions and she got drunk so quickly?
Mag felt cheated instantly.
Xi flicked a glance at Vicki before looking at Mag, who froze. Her upturned lips showed her excellent mood, but she didn’t stop eating the kebabs.
Mag sighed inwardly, but he still went to get a blanket and covered Vicki with it.
It turns out that some maidens might look easy to fool, but, in fact, weren’t that easy to fool.
Of course, it’s another story if you want to cheat them of other things.
Mag poured a glass of red wine for Xi before sitting down again to eat the kebabs and drink the wine.
He didn’t intend to ply Xi with the wine. The alcohol content of such boiled red wine was almost negligible. To Xi, it was no different from drinking plain water.
He might be the one to get drunk if they really wanted to drink.
“Why did you pretend not to know her?” Xi picked up a bamboo stick as she asked Mag, “Did you know her identity when you rendered her assistance previously?”
Xi’s sharp gaze locked onto Mag as she asked him solemnly.
“Frankly speaking, before today, I always thought you were going to bring a big guy over. I even specially prepared two crates of Maotai.” Mag smiled before looking at Vicki, who was slumped over the table. “I helped her because I really admired her talents. Furthermore, helping her is also an investment. I paid the money because I believed she could give me a higher return. She had that capability.”
“Seems like a coincidence.” Xi retracted her gaze. The lie detector told her that he wasn’t lying.
“It might be an affinity too.” Mag shrugged.
Xi picked up another kebab and said, “She has also signed the non-disclosure agreement. It’s impossible for you to get any information from her.”
“Did any of your rules forbid you guys from making friends with the people on the Norland Continent?” Mag asked smilingly.
“Yes.” Xi nodded.
“…” Mag.
Mag knew that the rules were set by Underground City to maintain their secrecy, but he still felt slightly uncomfortable.
However, Underground City had more powerful beings and more advanced technology, but it didn’t enslave the Norland Continent. It could already be considered as having a very high morality.
After all, in the sci-fi movies, there was usually some kind of master-and-slave relationship between the two worlds which were connected but had a great disparity in technology.
The Elder Things’ morality had even amazed him, an Earthling.
“Actually, I don’t mean any harm. At least, Underground City gives me quite a good impression, and I don’t want the various races on the Norland Continent to suffer the impact of the Underground City’s civilization yet.” Mag calmly said to Xi, “As an Observer, you should know the Norland Continent’s current standard of living very well. It’s not a good thing to let them know about the existence of another world. Not even letting some of them know about it.”
“I know you won’t spread this news deliberately.” Xi drank a sip of wine. “Hence, Underground City isn’t going to take any action against you.”
“Is the existence of the Norland Continent a secret in Underground City?” Mag asked again.
“It’s a secret that belongs to a few.” Xi nodded.
Mag nodded thoughtfully. To Underground City, the Norland Continent was just like a noob village. Although some big bosses would appear every now and then, with Underground City’s powerful technological strength, it was enough for them to flex.
However, the situation of people from Underground City coming over didn’t happen frequently. Even a young mistress from a great family like Vicki had to sneak over and almost ended up starving to death.
The upper echelon of Underground City must have some kind of tacit agreement or some kind of restriction regarding the policy of the Norland Continent.
Even though Mag was curious, Mag was restrained about the idea of linking up the two worlds.
Lantisde falling into Underground City was an accident and it was beyond his expectations that Underground City was willing to accept them.
The technological difference of tens of thousands of years was more than just a gap. The Norland Continent could descend into chaos.
Comparatively, it was more stable to let the people on the Norland Continent take a speeding train, read a colored picture book and watch a movie with a cooking tutorial advert installed in it in the cinema first.
This meal of grilled meat took over an hour. Mag finally sauted a piece of steak for Xi before ending this supper.
Xi wiped her mouth and said to Mag, “The grilled meat is delicious. Thank you for your hospitality.”
“Don’t mention it. Have you decided what other dish you want to have for free for life?” Mag asked smilingly.
Xi thought for a while before shaking her head. “I still need to think about it.”
She thought that red braised pork was the most delicious dish in the world when it was the only dish that she had eaten. Then, she also found the beef kebabs and mutton kebabs very delicious when she tried them tonight. And, the black pepper steak that was the finale, was even more scrumptious.
There were still many more dishes on the menu. She believed it was a piece of fertile land that was worth spending time to discover and savor before making her choice.
“She still wants to eat for free!” Mag made his judgment.