Yu Xiaogang nudged Flender's arm, urging him to agree quickly.
His eyes were filled with urgency and anticipation. He thought this was a rare opportunity and hoped Flender could seize it.
Flender slapped Yu Xiaogang's hand away. His movement was somewhat rough, and his face was filled with anger and resolve.
"I'm sorry, Committee Member Meng Shenji. Your conditions are excellent, but I can't accept them!"
He stared straight at Meng Shenji, without the slightest hint of retreat or hesitation.
Shrek Academy was the life's work of him and those old fellows. Meng Shenji merely wanted to swallow up Shrek Academy with money.
Flender loved money, but he would never abandon Shrek Academy for it!
Hearing Flender's words, Yu Xiaogang nearly broke down. How could he refuse such excellent conditions?
"Flender, have you gone mad? These conditions are amazing!"
"No! Xiaogang, Shrek is the fruit of our labor. Even if we starve to death, I won't let it disappear!"
"Flender! You!"
"Xiaogang, enough. If you keep going, we won't even be brothers anymore!"
The air instantly froze.
Yu Xiaogang opened his mouth, but ultimately couldn't say anything. He merely lowered his shoulders dejectedly.
He knew Flender's temper. Once he made up his mind, not even eight oxen could drag him back.
Flender took a deep breath, then turned back to Meng Shenji and straightened his not-so-broad back.
"Committee Member Meng Shenji, thank you for your kindness. Shrek may be poor, but we have backbone! Farewell!"
With that, Flender headed toward the door, and Su Yu and the others followed in large strides.
Meng Shenji lightly tapped his fingertips against the tabletop, a cold, mocking smile playing at the corners of his lips.
A ramshackle outfit like Shrek actually dared to put on airs in front of Heaven Dou Royal Academy?