Although it was entertaining, but Mai Ge, being an ambitious candidate for the title of Chef God, only watched it five times before going back to the kitchen to prepare ingredients.
Compared to the previous puppet with its bizarre rhythm, the holographic projection was indeed far superior in every way. Moreover, its semi-intelligent setting was also very intelligent. Apart from not being able to correct the details step by step, the teaching process was gradual and it could also capture Amy and Yabemia's real time progress, teaching according to their aptitude. It was a professional dance teacher.
Yabemia moved the two tables nearby, immediately creating a large open space, enough for the two of them to practice dancing. The lowered blinds also blocked any prying eyes from outside.
At first, Yabemia was a little embarrassed by Mai Ge's gaze, but she didn't see any mockery in Mai Ge's eyes. Mai Ge looked at her with the same gentle gaze as he looked at Amy, so she gradually got used to it and devoted herself wholeheartedly to learning to dance.
The Ugly Duckling also stood to the side with great interest, hopping around and joining in the fun, much more enthusiastic than when Amy had made it run earlier.
"That's fine too. What's the point of a life where you're always thinking about work?" Mai Ge smiled as he watched Yabemia awkwardly trying to straighten her arm. He hoped the girl could slowly emerge from her psychological shadow and find true joy and warmth in the restaurant.
At lunch time, Mai Ge made a small portion of Yang Zhou Fried Rice for the Ugly Duckling, then chopped up a piece of lean braised pork and placed it on another plate.
Mai Ge was initially worried that a cat might not be used to the food, but to his surprise, the Ugly Duckling sniffed it and immediately meowed happily a few times. It then lay down on the ground, hugged the small plate, and started eating with great gusto, burying its head in the food. It was incredibly happy eating.
"As expected, it's a cat that eats anything." Mai Ge looked away and began to eat as well.
"Daddy, learning to dance today was so much fun! I want to learn again this afternoon." Amy said happily, taking a big bite of her Rou Jia Mo.
Yabemia, standing to the side holding a Rou Jia Mo, also looked at Mai Ge with anticipation. She had spent two hours learning to dance that morning, and her face was still rosy. It felt much more tiring than work, but the joy she felt was unprecedented, she felt incredibly happy.
"Alright, but you have to wait until all the guests have left so as not to disturb their meal." Mai Ge nodded with a smile. Amy would be going to learn magic from Crassus starting tomorrow.
"Daddy, you're so good!" Amy said happily.
Yabemia's face also showed a hint of excitement, and the golden dragon tail that had popped out from eating the Rou Jia Mo swayed behind her.
Mai Ge smiled and took a bite of his Rou Jia Mo. They had made a simple agreement that morning: three days of learning from Crassus, three days of learning from Yulian, and one day off, coinciding with the restaurant's day off.
Mai Ge finds this teaching method acceptable, since Amy comes home for all three meals and has some time for a nap, making her essentially a day student in kindergarten.
Moreover, with two teachers of similar skill levels who didn't seem to like each other, Mai Ge doesn't need to worry about Amy being subjected to overly strict and intense teaching. If any problems arise, the two teachers waiting to find fault with each other will definitely point it out immediately, which can greatly reduce the risk of learning magic.
Meow meow~
Soon, the Ugly Duckling finished its Yang Zhou Fried Rice and meat, licked its slightly greasy lips, looked up at Mai Ge, and meowed twice, looking like it wanted more.
Ever since Mai Ge fed it something delicious today, its affection for Mai Ge has skyrocketed. It's practically begging for a powerful backer.
"Ugly Duckling, do you still want some? I can give you some from my plate." Amy said with a smile, peeking out from her plate.
The Ugly Duckling turned to look at Amy, tilting its head back and looking at the smile on Amy's face with a hint of confusion.
Amy continued with a smile, "If you eat your fill, you can grow up quickly, and then..."
The Ugly Duckling immediately shook its head and backed away, its face filled with horror. No more eating! No more eating! This food was absolutely out of the question.
Mai Ge glanced at the two clean plates. The Ugly Duckling should be full by now, but its appetite seemed to exceed its food intake. If it didn't want to grow too big to carry in a few months, controlling its food intake was quite necessary.
Every creature has its counter. Little Amy was just the right person to control its mouth.
After lunch, Yabemia cleared the table. Mai Ge glanced at his watch, walked over, and first raised the roller blind. Peeking out, he couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.
A long queue stretched from the entrance all the way into the square, even turning around when it reached the greenery. There were at least a hundred people in the queue, which was quite a sight.
The guests lined up patiently, demons, humans, dwarves, orcs, and elves all mixed together in the same queue. This kind of scene is unprecedented in other restaurants.
Some new customers initially wanted to knock on the door, but after seeing the terrifying-looking orcs, the burly orcs, and even those wearing the Gray Temple emblems obediently queuing up, they quietly stood at the back of the line. Their aura was too intimidating, and they didn't dare to be the first to step forward.
Several restaurant owners gathered together, looking in the direction of Restaurant Mai Mi with envy, jealousy, and resentment.
"I've never seen such a long queue in Aden Square before. Tsk tsk, this owner is something else, truly something else!" exclaimed a proprietress wearing a floral apron.
"Yes, you know, we've been running the restaurant for over ten or twenty years, how come we can't compete with a restaurant that's only been open for a few days?" The balding middle-aged man nearby rubbed his greasy head, looking completely puzzled.
"Could it be that the owner put that kind of medicine in the food? That's why the customers can't get enough of it and come back to eat there everyday?" a skinny old man said, his eyes lighting up.
"Yes! I also think there's something wrong. Those customers haven't been behaving properly since they left that restaurant. This morning, a little girl walked past me with a paper-wrapped pancake, took a bite, and made a whimpering sound. The owner must have put something in that pancake." An old woman chimed in.
"If that's really the case, we should report it to the Gray Temple immediately!"
"That's right!" Everyone's eyes lit up immediately. This was important information. This restaurant had taken away too many customers, which had already had a significant impact on their business.
"Sigh, I say, you people, why don't you go and see for yourselves what they've made? All you do all day is speculate. No wonder you haven't improved at all over the years, all you do is try to trip people up behind their backs." A chubby boss standing nearby curled his lip, took off his apron and threw it on the signboard, saying as he walked away, "I saw that girl this morning too. She was just making noises while enjoying the food. After being a chef for so many years, you can't even tell that? You should be ashamed."