Uchiha Shin smiled and was just about to respond to the old man when the waiter hurried over.
"You old man, how did you sneak in here? Get out, get out! This isn't a place you should be!" the waiter shouted, pushing the old man toward the stairs.
The old man remained kindly and did not get angry, allowing the waiter to push him downstairs.
"Waiter, hold on. I'll pay for this old gentleman and all those people outside—their food and drinks as well. Let them all come in," Uchiha Shin said with a smile.
The waiter froze for a moment. "Young master, I'm truly sorry, but I can't make that decision. I'll fetch the manager."
The manager came over. After hearing Uchiha Shin's words, he was naturally displeased. This was the finest restaurant in the city; those who came here were either wealthy families or high-ranking court officials. If he let so many bedraggled people inside, those dignitaries would surely never return to his restaurant.
So even if Uchiha Shin offered money, the manager might not agree.
"Manager, I understand your difficulty. How about this? You know this area well, so help them find somewhere they can settle down. Then prepare the food and deliver it to wherever they're gathered. That way, it won't affect your restaurant's business," Uchiha Shin said with a smile. He naturally understood what the man meant.
Uchiha Shin did not use his power to force the issue or insist that the manager bring those people inside. There was no need for that. Everyone had their own difficulties, and besides, the manager did not truly wish to refuse those people help.
If he acted out of kindness today and helped them, then tomorrow his restaurant might go out of business. In the eyes of those