Flender was so furious that he slapped the table repeatedly.
"Hey~~ I'm not joking."
Only then did Li Pu and the others settle down. They continued asking, "Um, that thing you just mentioned—your Shrek Monster Brand Plan—is it really guaranteed to work?"
Flender regained his confidence. "Of course it is! Do you think I'd lie to you? It's absolutely going to succeed. As long as we take part in this year's Continental Advanced Spirit Master Elite Tournament, we're sure to win the championship. Once we do, we'll have made a name for Shrek. Then Spirit Masters from all over the world will come to our Shrek Academy."
"Don't you want those geniuses? They're obedient and easy to fool. Tell them what to do, and they'll do it. They won't betray you, either."
"What we're missing now is people—people who share our ideals. All we need is for you to join us."
Flender wore a moved, lovesick expression and held out his hand.
Li Pu and the others could hardly hold it in. One of them couldn't help bursting out laughing.
Flender was enraged. "You've gone too far! I've put up with you for ages."
But he answered with a perfectly serious face, "My grandma's remarrying tomorrow!"
Flender finally couldn't take it anymore. "You're all laughing at me! You haven't stopped once!"
Li Pu hurriedly said, "Mr. Flender, we've had professional training. No matter how funny something is, we won't laugh—unless we can't help it!"
"How about this? Um, you go back for now. I'll think it over, and let you know when I've made up my mind."
Flender continued, "Make up your minds quickly. Investing in Shrek Academy can't possibly lose you money."
Then he gathered his things and left. The moment he closed the door, he heard raucous laughter