This Restaurant Has a Serious Problem

(Ceruno)

The investigation is proving fruitless for the time being.

The analysis only revealed that the old man had an informant within the Dantai Society, but further investigation along this lead...

This is an internal matter for their organization. Unless there is an official search warrant from the Association, it's not appropriate for us outsiders to interfere. It's more appropriate to let Dantai Zhengchu investigate himself. Since that person doesn't want him to die, they are most likely someone close to him, so there shouldn't be any danger.

We're not worried about him covering for us after he finds out, since we still have Miss SpiCa, our ultimate weapon for interrogation.

Meanwhile, Dantai Zhengchu was still petting the "tiger cat" in front of the main room. After being persuaded by Tantai Zhengchu's words, the Tiger Cub became very docile, losing its previous wildness. It was leaning against Dantai Zhengchu (JK) and pouring out the grievances it had never told anyone before. The grown man was even crying with tears streaming down his face...

The blossoming of a lesbian relationship between two middle-aged men is a toxic development, yet Dantai Xue seems to find it fascinating. No wonder she has a penchant for spying on customers through Black Mirror; it turns out she has a particular fondness for this kind of thing, even if the object of her affections is her own father.

"Oh no, it's already noon?!"

But after glancing at the wall clock, she lost interest in admiring it any further.

"If we don't go back now, we'll miss the morning market!"

She kept insisting that she wanted to go back and earn money.

"Wait! Snow Sis, wait a minute!"

Xiaoling grabbed her arm and whispered:

"If you leave now, won't Uncle Dantai just turn back into his old self?"

Dantai Xue's magic can only be maintained if you stay near her; it will automatically dissipate if you leave a certain range.

But she just shrugged nonchalantly.

"It's okay if he turns back, right? Anyway, Tiger Cub has calmed down now. We can let him explain whatever he wants afterward. I'm going to get the car. You two wait for me at the back door."

As he spoke, he hurriedly ran out from the back...

That's her father, how could he be so irresponsible?

Or is this just how relationships work within organized crime families?

Quanyin- nee didn't seem surprised at all.

"You two go with her! I'll keep an eye on Uncle Dantai, it's alright."

With her there, it really doesn't matter.

Thunderous Resonance is a veteran magical girl from Skyreach City. If she really wanted to fight, even Tiger Cub probably wouldn't be able to get close to her.

Dantai Zhengchu (male): Cough cough, it's back to normal.

Duan Yin (Cat Girl):...?!!! (Tiger-style shock)

Stop the car.

Following Dantai Xue, they hurriedly ran into the Metro Shopping Street, only to find that there were still more than twenty customers sitting there in front of the restaurant, waiting for it to open for business.

Xiaoling looked speechless.

"They've been queuing here all morning? They haven't left at all?"

It seems that's correct...

There wasn't even a waiter to serve them. Despite this cold treatment, the guests didn't complain at all, and they barely interacted with each other, as if afraid of being recognized. They were all wearing hats, masks, and sunglasses, fully armed.

They were mostly male.

Moreover, they were all middle-aged men in their thirties, forties, and fifties.

The few young people present also came with the middle-aged man, and the way they communicated seemed more like that of a father and son.

No wonder the waiter seemed surprised when he saw a group of girls walk into the store yesterday...

So most of the customers at this restaurant are men!?

Becoming a magical girl is probably every girl's dream!

Shouldn't men be more inclined to become something like a fake knight or Ultraman?

"Ceruno, I feel like this shop is weird."

Even Xiaoling said so.

Although these people were dressed modestly, they were clearly not from ordinary families; they exuded the air of successful individuals... Well, who would dare enter this shady establishment if they didn't have a lot of money in their pockets?

"Follow me, we'll go in through the back door."

Dantai Xue led us around a roundabout way and slipped into the shop through a small door in the back kitchen.

The kitchen was very clean, the ingredients on the shelves were very fresh, and even the head chef was a foreigner wearing a tall hat. Dantai Xue certainly spared no expense in terms of food, which was worth the exorbitant price.

We didn't linger in the kitchen; instead, we followed her to the changing room.

Six or seven young women, who looked like thugs, were sitting on a bench, fiddling with their phones, looking utterly bored.

Their hairstyles were unconventional and rebellious, their makeup heavy, and they were exceptionally alluring.

They didn't even sit properly; some simply squatted on the benches. Everyone was wearing tank tops, tube tops, short skirts, and hot pants, along with various kinds of black stockings, fishnet stockings, and boot socks. The small changing room was filled with the mixed scents of different perfumes... Well, it wasn't unpleasant to smell; it was clearly not cheap stuff.

But this isn't a restaurant's changing room at all!

It looks more like a nightclub to me.

It's still that kind of punk-style disco with death metal bands performing.

Upon seeing Dantai Xue, these delinquent girls immediately stood up and surrounded her to greet her:

"Young Miss, you've finally arrived!"

"We're getting impatient."

"Ah, isn't that the magical girl who turned around yesterday!"

Three women make a drama, and with all this chatter, they could put on several. Even Dantai Xue couldn't help but scold them:

"Quiet, what should I call you in the shop?"

"Ha! Store manager!"

I see.

These women, each dressed in an increasingly unconventional style, are the "magical girl waitresses."

With Dantai Xue's magic, even a group of street thugs can be transformed into well-mannered waiters.

This is truly a miracle.

A series of swirling streaks of Flowlight flashed by, and the group of female thugs instantly transformed into magical girl waitresses. As the saying goes, clothes make the man, and after their transformation, they looked much more docile.

I also saw the short-haired waiter who was startled by Xiaoling.

"Hurry up and help me change my clothes to greet the guests; they've been waiting for ages!"

As soon as they finished changing into their waitress uniforms, Dantai Xue kicked them out of the dressing room and yelled at them:

"If a customer is in a bad mood, offer them a discount to appease them. Even if they're rude, don't complain. Remember the money they're paying! You all better smile!"

After shooing the waiter away, she turned back to look at me and Xiaoling.

"Did I scare you?"

"No, it's just that... Snow Sis, you're really not particular about details when it comes to hiring."

"Ha, they were my underlings when I was in the underworld. I led them astray back then, so it's my responsibility to make sure they can earn a living."

She waved her hand dismissively and asked again:

"I'll arrange a private room for you. Please wait for me there."

I know she's going to cast a spell on those guests.

Considering the price of her private room, I politely declined, saying, "No, you should keep the private rooms to make money. We'll go with you; I also want to see your connections."

There is a narrow corridor running through all the private rooms in the restaurant, through which one can peek into the situation inside each private room through the mirrored walls.

That was Dantai Xue's "workshop." Her daily routine consisted of sculpting customers into various beautiful girls according to her personal preferences along that corridor, and then watching (spying) their every move in the private rooms...

This clearly violates the guest's privacy, and it's no wonder she's afraid of investigations by the Association and regulatory authorities.

When I said that, she looked troubled.

"Want to come with me? But my backstage area isn't completely soundproof, so we won't be able to have a proper discussion inside."

"Fine."

I drew my Ruby Wand.

"I'm a professional when it comes to soundproofing."

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