Chapter Twenty

Ayako remained silent, taking the bill from the owner's hand and furrowing her eyebrows in surprise.

She couldn't help but be taken aback by the high cost.

How could a simple meal for two people amount to such a hefty sum?

Could it be that they had unknowingly stumbled upon an expensive restaurant?

As Long Yan admitted his forgetfulness, an icy stillness descended upon the air.

The realization that he had come to dine without any money sent a wave of displeasure through the boss's face.

"You dare to come and eat at my restaurant without bringing any money?" the boss exclaimed, his tone filled with indignation.

"What audacity!"

The sushi restaurant owner was furious to encounter someone who appeared to be attempting to dine without paying, especially since the establishment was newly opened.

Long Yan, seated at the table, furrowed his brows in confusion and questioned the owner's accusations.

"Overlord meal? Why would I claim to be ordering an 'overlord meal'?"

Long Yan questioned, his tone tinged with irritation.

"Do you believe your sushi rice is made of gold or that we are here to deceive and bully you?"

While he generally maintained a calm temperament, he couldn't help but feel a surge of anger at the owner's words.

Regardless of the exorbitant price of the sushi, he couldn't tolerate the arrogant attitude displayed by the owner.

The owner, however, glared back at him with a snobbish expression on his face.

"Then show me the money," the owner challenged, his tone becoming more confrontational.

"Don't push me to take action."

Long Yan, undeterred by the owner's threats, rolled up his sleeves and prepared to defend himself without uttering a single word.

"What? You think you can resort to violence in broad daylight?" he retorted, his eyes filled with anger.

Unfazed by the boss's intimidation, he stood his ground, refusing to back down.

However, just as the tension escalated, Ayako suddenly stood up from her seat.

"What's the fuss about money? Who doesn't have it?" She declared defiantly.

With that, she pulled out a wallet from her bag.

But as she glanced at the money inside, her face immediately contorted with embarrassment.

The owner's gaze fell upon her wallet, and his anger surged like an erupting volcano.

He noticed that there was at most 5,000 yen inside, further fueling his frustration.

How dare they make a scene and shout in front of him?

"Foolish brats! It seems like you truly intended to dine without paying!" the owner exclaimed, his voice seething with anger.

"Get them! Let's teach them a lesson! We'll hold them hostage until their family pays a ransom!"

With those words, the employees in the restaurant swiftly followed their boss's command.

They converged on Long Yan and Ayako, surrounding them and trapping them within the confines of the establishment.

Everyone at the sushi restaurant watched in fear as the situation escalated.

They couldn't help but feel sorry for them, knowing the boss's notorious hot temper.

"This is terrible! The boss is known for his short fuse!" one person whispered in concern.

"Poor things! They're going to suffer under his hands!" another person commented, sympathizing with their predicament.

However, not everyone shared the same sentiment.

One individual argued, "Why would they come to eat without any money? It's their own fault for getting into this mess."

As the employees closed in on Long Yan and Ayako, her panic grew.

As a student, she had never encountered such a situation before, and she felt completely overwhelmed.

Despite the tense situation, Long Yan maintained his composure and positioned himself protectively in front of her.

Just as the employees were about to make their move, a loud roar echoed from a distance, causing everyone's attention to shift.

They turned their heads to see the source of the sound—an unfamiliar individual.

'Who is this person?'

Long Yan thought to himself, puzzled by the sudden appearance.

"What are you all doing? Are you planning to apprehend them?" the newcomer questioned with an angry glare, directed towards the boss.

"Are you their parent? They dined at my establishment, refused to pay, and tried to leave without settling the bill,"

The boss explained, his confidence wavering under the strong presence of the newcomer.

"How much is the bill?" the newcomer demanded.

"10,000 yen!" the boss replied, taken aback by the sudden turn of events.

The newcomer took out a bank card and threw it towards the boss.

"Here, five million yen. Will that be enough to buy your shop?"

The boss stood there, stunned by the offer.

This was an enormous sum of money.

The cost of opening the restaurant itself was around three million yen, so the opportunity to earn such a large amount was difficult to pass up.

The boss eagerly accepted the bank card, his smile widening.

"More than enough! Absolutely more than enough!"

The unexpected turn of events left everyone in the room surprised and confused.

The caller then pointed directly at Long Yan.

"Since it's enough, from now on, he will be your boss!"

A wave of astonishment washed over the crowd as they tried to make sense of the situation unfolding before them.

Just as the boss was about to express his gratitude, a figure approached Long Yan with a face full of respect.

"Young Master, I've finally found you!"

"Master?"

Long Yan's mind was suddenly flooded with countless thoughts and questions.

The realization struck him—could it be that he was now considered a wealthy heir?

"Young Master, please don't be angry. Master has missed you greatly. Come home with me!" the assistant pleaded.

In an instant, fragments of memories resurfaced in Long Yan's mind.

This person was his father's assistant.

Due to an unfortunate basketball injury that resulted in a broken foot, his father had forbidden him from playing the sport again.

In response, he had argued vehemently with his father, leading to their strained relationship.

As a result, he hadn't been home for several days.

"Huh? I actually have a training session with my seniors later. Let's discuss it after training."

He quickly responded, using training as an excuse.

Ayako, who was listening attentively, couldn't help but be perplexed.

Wasn't their training already over?

"Young Master, please take care of yourself," the assistant responded respectfully.

"Understood. I'll go home later," Long Yan reassured, prompting a collective sigh of relief from those present.

'It seemed that Young Master Long Yan's anger had dissipated.'

"Alright! I'll inform the master," the assistant agreed.

"Very well. I will continue with my training," Long Yan stated firmly.

"You can find someone to manage this restaurant. I don't have the time for it," he instructed the sushi restaurant owner dismissively.

With a nonchalant attitude, Long Yan turned his attention to Ayako, who was still in a state of shock, and pulled her out of the sushi restaurant.

He had hoped to establish a genuine connection with her as an ordinary person, but it seemed that their attempt at normalcy had only led to further alienation.

In that case, there was no point in pretending anymore.

Long Yan decided to reveal his true identity as a wealthy heir.