NOVEL NEXT Chapter 34: Enjoy The Food
To be honest, Dionysius, who saw this scene, was a little upset.
There was nothing he could do. It was because Xanthia, or the former social-phobic girl, was so resistant to the Papadopoulos familia, with no intention of communication at all.
Dionysius always tried to maintain a gentle and patient attitude, wanting to improve the relationship between the familia members, but he was always kept at a distance and rejected.
Human hearts are made of flesh. Being rejected so many times, sometimes he would feel discouraged and couldn't help but wonder if it was worth it to continue like this.
However, when he thought of the irresponsible actions of his father and his unreliable mother, he became determined again.
The girl named Xanthia no longer had any familia members to rely on.
If he, as her "brother," didn't take responsibility, what kind of man would he be?
Would he still have the face to call himself a "brother"?
The wrong past cannot be changed, but the present and the future are in his hands to grasp!
The girl herself might not even know that because of her existence, Dionysius, who naturally had a strong sense of responsibility, became even more demanding of himself and honed his skills.
His ambitions and desires for power and wealth grew stronger because he knew that only by becoming stronger himself would he be more qualified and capable of protecting her.
However, he hid his ambitions well, but his excellence was undeniable.
This was how he could gain the appreciation of his grandfather Nikos El Papadopoulos, and in the future, at least have a ticket to the "inheritance battle" of the conglomerate families, as seen in that American TV series.
Dionysius was very good at adjusting his attitude. He quickly brushed off his upset feelings and approached Xanthia and her group with a smile.
In reality, he had a bad temper and was quite scary when angry. Many who had seen him lose his temper were intimidated.
Ironically, such a person always appeared gentle and humble, displaying a two-faced personality. Those who knew about this dual nature of his found him even more mysterious.
Dionysius didn't immediately talk to Xanthia, genuinely afraid of scaring her off. So, he smiled at Marcus and said, "Marcus, as promised, I've come to 'crash' your meal. Am I welcomed?"
Marcus smiled and said, "Of course, we welcome you. Many have wanted to treat Brother Dionysius to a meal but never had the chance!"
Next, Dionysius had Marcus introduce two other guys, and then he warmly greeted them, showing a friendly attitude that made them feel at ease.
Leon and Miguel couldn't help but feel that Dionysius was indeed as good as his reputation. His social skills completely outshone some arrogant and snobbish scions of wealthy families.
Speaking of social skills, they immediately thought of Xanthia. This seemingly delicate girl was no less than Dionysius, and they even felt that she was more approachable and friendly.
In essence, Xanthia was actually more down-to-earth than Dionysius because she wasn't really a young lady, just bearing the title without substance.
When Xanthia saw Dionysius appear, she had already figured out the situation. She initially thought Marcus was a naive rich guy, but now she realized that she could freeload successfully because of Dionysius's presence.
If she were still her original self, she would probably have left in a huff, wanting no association with him.
But the current Xanthia had a thicker skin and was good at finding excuses. She had the mentality of "father's debts must be repaid," and she had wanted to extort some gold bars from Demetrios, but hadn't found the opportunity yet.
However, since Dionysius had taken the initiative to come, she decided to go ahead and use him as a tool, boldly exploiting him for her own benefit. This was her way of settling debts for her original self!
After some mental preparation, Xanthia became even more calm and composed.
When Dionysius greeted the boys, he also kept an eye on Xanthia with his peripheral vision and was delighted to find that she had not fled far away. He was pleased. Today, he had ditched Miss Xanthia to come here and mooch off a meal, and this move was spot on!
"Alright, let's go inside first and sit down to eat and chat. We can't let the Miss go hungry," Marcus said very politely.
However, he was slightly puzzled in his heart. He thought that when Dionysius and Xanthia met, they should both be very happy. After all, Dionysius was a "sistercon," and which sister wouldn't like such a brother?
But the inexplicable barrier between the two made Marcus feel uneasy and curious. He wanted to gossip a bit.
Next, the five of them entered the restaurant and found a table to sit down. The environment of this charcoal barbecue restaurant was quite good. Marcus couldn't help but praise Xanthia for her good taste and hoped that she would recommend more good restaurants to him in the future.
Xanthia sat down first, and then the empty seat next to her was quietly occupied by Dionysius. Although he didn't say a word, he was excited in his heart because this time, his sister did not reject him!
The seats opposite the table were occupied by Marcus and two others. The seats on both sides of the long table were spacious, and since none of them were fat, the three of them sitting in a row was just right.
The task of ordering food was naturally assigned to Xanthia. This was the privilege of being a girl, and the men were just there to pay...
However, Xanthia was quite polite. After ordering what she liked to eat, she asked what each of them wanted.
"Dionysius, what do you like to eat?" Xanthia didn't leave out Dionysius.
Dionysius had prepared himself to be ignored by his sister, but he didn't expect to receive the same treatment.
"Give me an extra portion of snowflake beef." Dionysius endured his excitement and calmly said.
Xanthia teased, "You're really not polite, picking something so expensive."
Expensive? Where's the expensive... in this ordinary barbecue restaurant, there's no meat that can be called expensive! Dionysius retorted in his mind but remained silent.
Marcus, on the other hand, was generous and told her to order whatever, not to worry about saving him money. He wanted to show off in front of Dionysius.
Finally, Dionysius said to Xanthia, "Today Marcus is treating us to dinner, and I will treat you guys in the future, so there's no need to be polite. Having a good time eating together is the most important thing."
His words made Marcus and the others very comfortable, as they felt like they were already friends with Dionysius. Friends don't need to be polite, and they were looking forward to Dionysius treating them to a meal, as he was always generous and kept his promises.
Xanthia nodded without saying much. It was time to enjoy the feast, as eating was the most important thing at this moment and happiness was about to increase.
As the dishes kept coming one after another, Xanthia wanted to grill the food herself but found that she had no chance because Dionysius had taken the initiative to do it for her. She only needed to eat...
Xanthia was even more calm. She would just enjoy Dionysius's service. This was the privilege of a beautiful girl! Double the happiness!
Marcus and the others at the opposite table were stunned.
Especially Marcus, in his impression, Dionysius would never "stoop" to do such things, even at gatherings with girls, the girls would try to please him.
Leon couldn't help but curiously ask, "Xanthia, what is your relationship with Dionysius?"
"I'm his sister."
"She is my real sister."
The two coincidentally answered together.
