Chapter 39: I'm sorry, I can't protect you anymore…_1

The once noisy room instantly fell silent because of the restaurant owner's words.

Everyone looked at each other... all pondering the meaning behind the owner's cryptic statement!

What did he mean by "I've cut thirty kilograms of my own flesh to treat everyone!"

The owner just sat there, watching everyone.

Not making a sound!

But the look in his eyes was not one that humans should have.

On the contrary, it was the calmness of watching prey slowly die.

At this moment!

Everyone was truly flustered by this eerie atmosphere!

Zeng Qiang said with a smile, "Boss, you've got quite a sense of humor!"

Eased by Zeng Qiang's words, everyone also breathed a sigh of relief.

"Yeah, you really scared us, Boss!"

"That's right, there are girls here, don't scare them!"

"Stop joking..."

"We paid a heavy price for this meal, didn't we? It's too expensive!"

...

It seemed that Zeng Qiang's words had relieved some of the tension.

Laughter began to spread among them.

But then...