Chapter 483: Chapter 475: Asano Seiken! You!
Before Shirakawa Sawahei left home, he deliberately checked the calendar to make sure there was nothing strange going on. After confirming, he neatly wrapped some fruits in exquisite packaging, together with a small package of tea that Tsukimi Yamadori gave him earlier, and headed to the location where Hayakawa Shinsuke had arranged to meet.
On the first day of Shirakawa Sawahei’s holiday, it was quite exciting for Black Hearted Lolita, Asano Nazuki, that he would come to her house. However, she didn’t let the good news cloud her judgment. After all, she wasn’t the only one at home; there was also Hayakawa Kashi! If Little Bai were to chat her up, she might not get the chance to make her move!
There’s only one chance! It must be quick and precise!
For this reason, the little lolita specifically requested Hayakawa Shinsuke to keep it a secret from her own sister, and preferably not tell her parents either. The fewer people who know, the less chance there is of something going wrong, which works in her favor for her actions tomorrow.
Asano Fūsei was thus kept in the dark until Shirakawa Sawahei was sitting in the living room waiting for Hayakawa Shinsuke, and happened to catch him walking over, snuggled up with Hayakawa Sawayā, only then realizing a guest was coming today.
The two generations of Long Aotian locked eyes for a historical moment, each seeing the shock...
and awkwardness in the other’s eyes.
Shirakawa Sawahei: ?
The middle-aged Long Aotian was hugging... it didn’t seem like Little Arrogant’s real mom, right?!!
Damn, I accidentally stumbled upon the luxurious life inside a wealthy family!
What’s next in the plot? Bribe me, or eliminate me?! Shirakawa Sawahei hesitated for a moment, just about to say something to ease the awkward atmosphere when the woman in the middle-aged Long Aotian’s arms broke free, tidied herself, and softly said, "Sorry, I was rude..."
"Young man? How did you!?"
Shirakawa Sawahei awkwardly nodded, simultaneously considering whether to give the middle-aged Long Aotian some face by pretending nothing happened...
Asano Fūsei, seeing through his thoughts, lightly coughed, and openly wrapped his arm around Hayakawa Sawayā as they walked over, pretending nothing was wrong, saying, "What brings you here to play today, Mr. Shirakawa? Are you here to see Kashi?"
"No, I’m not."
"You two chat, I’ll go make some tea."
Hayakawa Sawayā whispered, followed by a gentle glare at the middle-aged Long Aotian, an expression not as intense as Hayakawa Sawaba’s pressure that Shirakawa Sawahei had seen before, but with its own subtle intimidation within its softness. Asano Fūsei obediently let go of her hand, changed the subject, and asked, "Then are you here to see Nazuki?"
Hayakawa Shinsuke invited him to a place that wasn’t the mansion he had been before; the setting here was more like a Japanese-style house, with tea utensils placed on a low table; the light green appearance seemed fresh and elegant. Shirakawa Sawahei glanced around the environment a bit and replied, "It was Mr. Hayakawa Shinsuke, also known as Grandfather, who invited me over."
"The old man? Why did he call you over?"
"Maybe for a chat."
"Then you’re in for it, young man. He used to be quite silent when doing business, looking stern, but ever since he retired, he just loves to ramble on... I sometimes suspect that our old man was actually a chatterbox, but just couldn’t drop that persona... Oh, and you brought fruits. Did you bring any that I like? Hmm? Bananas, oh no, the old man doesn’t like bananas... How could you not know to ask me beforehand or give a heads-up..."
"..."
Exactly who between you two is the chatterbox?
Shirakawa Sawahei recalled the unfamiliar woman he just met, feeling she somewhat resembled Little Arrogant’s mother’s face. But he couldn’t just directly ask, what if the middle-aged Long Aotian indeed transformed into the unfaithful husband? Shirakawa Sawahei wouldn’t know how to face Hayakawa Sawaba then.
Forget it, after all, it’s a family matter... let it go for now. If the middle-aged Long Aotian uses the little lolita kissing incident against him later, he can use this to protect himself...
Asano Fūsei didn’t earn the title of being astute for no reason, sighed, "Young man, you must be thinking now, why wasn’t the woman I was hugging earlier Asano Nazuki and Kashi’s mother, who appeared during the three-party talk..."
Shirakawa Sawahei: "..."
I didn’t ask for any of this; you said it all yourself. It has nothing to do with me.
"Actually, this matter... is just as you imagined."
"Hmm...?"
"I said, this matter is exactly as you imagined."
"..."
Asano Fūsei! You’re not following the script, are you? Normally, one would argue here, saying this isn’t what it seems... but you just admitted it right away? Have you already decided to kill me off?!
"Mr. Asano, I really admire your courage..."
"Matters like these don’t take courage, nothing special, just skilled hands."
"..."
Being completely straightforward in your unscrupulousness... Asano Sekken, is that you?
Shirakawa Sawahei muttered inwardly; at that moment, Hayakawa Sawayā brought over freshly made black tea, spoke softly, "I don’t know what flavor Mr. Shirakawa prefers to drink; if it’s green tea you want, please just ask."
"Thank you, black tea will do."
"Hmm? Sawayā, why are you here... Mr. Shirakawa, sorry to keep you waiting."
Hayakawa Shinsuke’s laughter came from behind, to which the woman beside Shirakawa Sawahei smiled softly, stood up from the low table, and went over to receive Hayakawa Shinsuke’s coat.
"Father, it’s getting cold now, please be sure to wear it."
Shirakawa Sawahei’s previously calm expression gradually disappeared, and his face started to reflect shock...
Father, Father!!?
Sister-in-law?! Asano Sekken, you actually!!
Asano Fūsei nodded slowly and heavily, making a shushing gesture as he did.
"..."
I used to doubt whether you really were Long Aotian, sorry for that, Asano Fūsei! Managing to secretly handle this under Hayakawa Sawaba’s powerful aura – I declare you the strongest...
Hayakawa Shinsuke took the coat, helplessly said, "Okay, okay, Sawayā, can I not listen to you? Where’s your sister?"
"A Ye went to work."
"So busy? Sigh, she didn’t find the right person, did she? If she married a more competent husband, she might be enjoying life now... I really feel sorry for my daughter..."
"Father, don’t say that, Kaze-kun usually works very hard too."
"Father-in-law! It’s unbearable letting Sawaba work so hard! I’ll go to the company to check on her now! Excuse me!"
"Kaze-kun, today is your day off, and A Ye will be back soon..."
"No need to say more, as her husband, it’s what I should do! Father-in-law! I understand your teachings well! I’m going now!"
Hayakawa Shinsuke waved his hand somewhat sullenly, indicating for the boy not to pull this trick—do you think I don’t know what kind of person you are? Just get out of here, I need to entertain guests now.
Sigh, clearly it’s two somewhat similar people sitting together, why do I look at Mr. Shirakawa more favorably, and get more agitated with that boy Asano Fūsei?!