Manman's words that followed served to assert authority and to make it clear who was the true Sect Leader of the restaurant and the entire dining group.
Some felt resentment upon hearing her speak, but when Manman's pressure-filled gaze swept over their heads and she smiled faintly, saying, "If you still don't understand this point, you are free to ask Manager Fan and Manager Wang to whom all the restaurant's technical patents belong. If these patents were to leave the restaurant, would we not cease to exist as anything more than a 'pie in the sky'?"
A hush fell over the assembly, and no one dared to doubt this point anymore as they saw both managers keeping silent. When the meeting was disbanded, everyone was clear in their minds, understanding that the restaurant always belonged to the reigning queen, not to any so-called powerful agents beneath her. Thus, their previous struggles and leadership support had become meaningless.
