The Black-and-White Twin Dragons watched from a distance, gesturing at the fight before them as they offered their commentary.
The restaurant owner stamped his feet in fury when they still failed to subdue the young fellow who had eaten without paying.
If everyone behaved like that brat, he might as well close his restaurant. How could he allow this? He hurriedly sent a waiter to summon more men.
How could he let matters rest without teaching this brat, who knew neither the height of heaven nor the depth of earth, a proper lesson?
Before long, five burly men came running from afar, weapons in hand. Shouting that they would take his life, they spread out to surround him.
Little Black saw that things were taking a bad turn. If this continued, that fat-headed, long-eared fellow would surely suffer badly.
He hurried forward and bowed to the restaurant owner with his hands clasped. "Sir, you run a business to make money. I'll pay for that young fellow's meal. How about we leave it at that?"
Seeing someone step forward to make peace, the owner said angrily, "Young master, it's not that I'm being unreasonable. That brat tried to pay with gold and silver. Isn't that an insult?"
"He's from out of town. It's understandable that he doesn't know the rules. While neither side has suffered any injuries, why don't we all stop? I'll cover all your losses. How does that sound?"
"You're a reasonable man, young master. I'll do you this favor today." Since someone was willing to cover the expenses, why wouldn't the owner agree?
He turned and stopped the burly men just as they were about to attack, though he still glared unhappily at the fellow who had eaten without paying.
Little Black then called to Zhu Xiaojie, "Little