It wasn't just the viewers of the livestream.
At the Research Headquarters, Wang Xiuwen, staring intently at the screen, also grew tense.
To verify Gu Yuan's identity, the Blood Moon Restaurant was an essential step.
As long as it acknowledged Yun Zhenyue as the owner, he could be seventy or eighty percent sure.
If there was also a cat inside the Blood Moon Restaurant, that probability would rise to ninety percent.
On the other hand, everything he had imagined would burst like a soap bubble.
Yun Zhenyue might even die in the Blood Moon Restaurant.
"Please don't let it be a punishment..."
Wang Xiuwen muttered continuously, not even daring to blink.
...
Soon, as Yun Zhenyue watched in confusion, the anomalous supervisor lost her previous icy demeanor.
As if she had seen something terrifying, she fled in a hurry.
Just ten seconds later, Yun Zhenyue saw a middle-aged male anomaly in a sharp red suit rushing down from the restaurant's second floor.
His head was beaded with sweat, and he looked terrified, as skittish as a startled bird.
Behind him, all the other employees of the Blood Moon Restaurant seemed to have received some monumental order.
The cooks, the accountant, the security guards, the supervisor...
The beings who held these most basic restaurant positions all wore expressions of both nervousness and excitement.
The moment the panting, red-suited middle-aged anomaly saw Yun Zhenyue, his eyes froze.
Then, it was as if fireworks had gone off behind them, his gaze filled with utter delight.
In that instant!
SWISH!
The middle-aged anomaly stood before Yun Zhenyue.
And all the anomalous employees of the Blood Moon Restaurant stood behind him!
These anomalies, who would seem terrifying and violent to any normal person, all wore respectful expressions.
Together, they bowed to a dumbfounded Yun Zhenyue!
They bent at the waist to a perfect ninety-degree angle—the highest form of a bow!
One must understand that even in the real world, such a deep bow is reserved only for the most important of individuals!
Let alone from these powerful and fearsome anomalies of frightening renown!
"Welcome, Owner, to the Blood Moon Restaurant for your inspection!"
"The manager and all staff of the Blood Moon Restaurant salute you, Owner!"
'Inspection... work?'
At the sight, Yun Zhenyue's mouth fell slightly open, her eyes filled with shock.
She never imagined that simply signing her name on a small property deed could make these high-and-mighty anomalies bow down and worship her.
Besides, she had just come here to get a job.
'How did that turn into an inspection?'
She knew this entire scene was thanks to Gu Yuan.
'In other words...'
'My husband is actually this respected?'
'What exactly is his identity?'
...
At that moment, the global audience was completely dumbfounded!
A tidal wave of shock crashed through everyone's minds!
This scene was about to completely rewrite everyone's worldview!
Especially the viewers from the Sun Country and the Great Cold Country, who had just been jeering!
BOOM!
The scene before them was like a giant boulder!
It smashed that last shred of pride and confidence in their hearts to smithereens!
Many turned pale, the stinging reality of being proven so wrong piercing their hearts!
[How is that possible? How could Yun Zhenyue be the restaurant's owner?]
[No, I don't believe it! You Dragon Country people must be faking the stream!]
[I just tuned in. Didn't they say the anomalous manager was a mass murderer? Why is he bowing to a human...]
[An inspection? Weren't they here to find a job?]
[No way, I thought Miss Aiko's status was already super high. How did an 'owner' suddenly appear out of nowhere?]
...
Meanwhile, Wang Xiuwen stared at the scene on the screen.
He was practically glowing, as if he were high on drugs, his legs bouncing uncontrollably.
He felt a sense of satisfaction permeate his entire being, reaching an absolute peak!
This was even more thrilling than the "three great joys of life," like one's wedding night!
Especially seeing the live comments from viewers of other countries having a complete meltdown!
It was as if he were the one standing in the middle of the Blood Moon Restaurant!
The vicarious thrill of flexing was overwhelming!
[My bad, everyone. I was wrong. I shouldn't have doubted Gu Yuan.]
[HISS... So you're telling me that whole stack of property deeds was real?]
[It's probably possible. Oh my god, my scalp is tingling.]
[Our Dragon Country has really latched onto a powerhouse!!!]
[HOLY SHIT, HOLY SHIT, that actually worked?]
[Sign a property deed and you're the owner? Just like that?]
Wang Xiuwen was also watching the comments from the Dragon Country viewers.
His face was turning red with delight.
The praise from the Dragon Country viewers went straight to his heart.
But he still felt it wasn't enough, and even shook his head. "This is just the beginning."
"You're all shocked by a single Blood Moon Restaurant? Just wait until you see that orphanage. Your eyes are going to pop out of your skulls."
The small information gap left him reveling in a secret satisfaction.
For now, he was the only one who knew just how incredible Gu Yuan truly was.
...
Yun Zhenyue had just recovered from the shock of Gu Yuan's status when she saw the anomalous manager give a nearby anomaly a meaningful look.
Immediately, all the employees sprang into action.
The burly anomalous cook—rumored to eat several children for a single meal—brought over a platter of fresh fruit and pastries.
The accountant hurried to the manager's office on the second floor and returned with a brand-new chair.
The security guard shot a menacing glare at the gawking anomalies on the sidelines, intimidating them.
This forced all the anomalies to reluctantly look away.
Even the anomalous supervisor, who had been so cold and dismissive to them just moments ago, was now wearing a fawning smile, her hollow eyes filled with warmth.
She stood behind Yun Zhenyue and, with a gentle push, had her subconsciously sit down in the chair before using her slender hands to knead her shoulders and back.
The whole routine made Yun Zhenyue feel as if she had wandered into a massage parlor by mistake.
The only thing missing was the anomalous supervisor whispering in her ear, trying to upsell her on some massage package.
"Please, have a..."
The anomalous supervisor peeled a grape and gently offered it to Yun Zhenyue's lips.
"Oh, okay—"
Dazed by all the service, Yun Zhenyue was just about to eat the grape when her mind suddenly cleared, and she shot to her feet!
"W-wait a minute!"
She wasn't here to be pampered; she was here to get a job!
"Please, don't be like this. I'm just an ordinary person," Yun Zhenyue demurred, stepping to the side so she wouldn't have to sit in the chair.
Hearing this, the anomalous supervisor behind her paused for a moment, then gave a faint smile and slid the chair right back behind Yun Zhenyue's rear.
"You must be joking, ma'am."
"If even you, the Owner, are an ordinary person, then what does that make the rest of us?"
"We wouldn't even qualify as ants."
Yun Zhenyue was speechless.
'Was she just humblebragging?'
At this point, Yun Zhenyue finally realized something.
Her husband probably wasn't poor at all.
The Blood Moon Restaurant had so many customers; its income must be substantial.
She remembered how, just a few days after meeting Gu Yuan, she had brought over a pile of "fashionable" but cheap junk.
The back of Yun Zhenyue's neck flushed red.
But since it was his restaurant, she should still be frugal.
"Um, Manager..."
Yun Zhenyue said to the bowing and scraping anomalous manager.
"Owner, you can just call me Li," the anomalous manager, Li, kindly reminded her. "Is there something you need? As long as it's within my power, just give the word, and I'll do it immediately."
"Uhm~ Li..."
Yun Zhenyue bit her thin lip, troubled.
"Are there any open positions at the restaurant?"
"You mean—" Li asked, confused.
"I want to get a job..." Yun Zhenyue said earnestly.
Li was speechless.