Chapter 484: Chapter 476: The Hayakawa Family’s Lineage
"Sawayā, could you make another pot of tea with the tea leaves Mr. Shirakawa brought?"
"Sure, Father."
After Asano Fūsei left, Hayakawa Shinsuke let out a long sigh and then smiled at Shirakawa Sawahei, "Sorry for the delay... My wife went to clean the old house and will come over in a bit."
"It’s alright... Since it’s almost New Year, it’s only right to tidy up a bit."
"Exactly, even though we have a lot of servants, my wife still likes to do things herself..."
"By the way, Mr. Shirakawa, where is your hometown?"
Although Hayakawa Shinsuke had probably already looked into his background, being asked by an elder, he answered honestly, "Tottori Prefecture."
"Oh~ The scenery there is beautiful. Are you planning to visit the shrine in the village for New Year?"
"No, the only shrine in the village is already dilapidated. We usually go to a nearby village or town shrine."
"Have you considered going with Nazuki?"
Shirakawa Sawahei hesitated for a moment.
This, is this high emotional intelligence? You’ve played it out completely...
Asano Nazuki felt quite irritated and began to darken on the side.
"Well... Pardon me for being blunt... Though I can’t say for sure whether I like Natsuji or Nazuki more for now... But, Grandpa, are you leaning towards Nazuki?"
Hayakawa Shinsuke nodded decisively.
"Yes, exactly."
"Um... Aren’t you going to reconsider whether I’m suitable or not..."
"There’s no such thing as suitable or not, Nazuki’s liking is the foremost factor. Everything else is just illusion."
"Regarding the like or dislike issue..."
Hayakawa Shinsuke interrupted him, eyes blazing, "At this point, are you still going to say you don’t know Nazuki likes you?"
"My granddaughter shouldn’t be confused enough to randomly kiss boys she doesn’t like, right?"
Shirakawa Sawahei fell silent for a moment and didn’t respond immediately. Hayakawa Shinsuke continued, "Even though I don’t know what you’re tangled up about, Mr. Shirakawa, I have no intention of meddling in the kids’ relationship issues."
The question left Shirakawa Sawahei a bit stunned, smiling wryly without knowing what to say... Tangled about what? Afraid of what?
Or, waiting for what?
Facing one’s own heart is something many people cannot do in a lifetime, it’s difficult. Because this is a human weakness.
"What, do you think I’ll force you to confess to Nazuki?" Hayakawa Shinsuke saw through Shirakawa Sawahei’s mind and smiled, "The Hayakawa family isn’t that overbearing, is it? Romance isn’t about entertaining guests for a meal, it’s not like whoever likes someone has to confirm a relationship right away. That initial ambiguous phase in a relationship is also a beautiful part of romance."
"Grandpa, you’re quite open-minded."
"It’s not about being open-minded or not, I just respect the young people’s thoughts."
Shirakawa Sawahei thought about it and suddenly asked, "What if I eventually reject Nazuki and fall for someone else?"
"Well, let’s see then." Hayakawa Shinsuke sighed, "If Nazuki still likes you, then persuade her to forget you. If she insists that it must be you no matter what, then we’ll have no choice but to kidnap you to be the son-in-law."
"..."
What did he just say? Our Hayakawa family isn’t that overbearing?
You’re kidding ghosts with this!
"Father, you’re joking around again." Hayakawa Sawayā walked over from behind, gently put down the tea set, and apologized to Shirakawa Sawahei, "Sorry, Mr. Shirakawa, Father used to scare people like that often."
Shirakawa Sawahei coughed awkwardly and changed the topic, "No wonder Nazuki says Grandpa favors her more... Now it indeed seems so."
"Hmm? Did I say that?" Hayakawa Shinsuke was surprised, "I didn’t mean to favor any one granddaughter, Mr. Shirakawa, don’t talk nonsense."
"I just think, helping the one who seems to have less chance would be fairer..."
"Father!" Hayakawa Sawayā glared at him, "Nazuki would be very upset if she heard that."
"That’s the truth. If you don’t believe it, ask Mr. Shirakawa if there’s a different attitude towards Natsuji and Nazuki.
"..."
Oh my, even Asano Nazuki was moved to tears hearing this, the biggest helper turned around in public... Little Arrogant directly crushes with strength?
"Father!"
"Alright, alright, I won’t say it... Nazuki isn’t coming over, is she?"
"If she came over, you’d have no peace."
"Where did she go? Didn’t she say she would come over?"
"Nazuki is still coming over?"
"Yeah, I told her... and your mother too, wasn’t she supposed to come over after a bit of cleaning to meet the guest?"
"I’ll go check."
"No need, Sawayā, I’ll go... Mr. Shirakawa, please enjoy the tea here for now, I’ll be back... Sawayā, help me entertain him."
"Okay."
The unexpected turn of events left Shirakawa Sawahei bewildered for a moment, then slowly he put out a question mark.
Letting me be alone with the middle-aged Long Aotian’s special little sister-in-law... especially after catching them hugging tightly just now... Is your Hayakawa family planning to silence me?
Even for someone usually calm, Shirakawa Sawahei couldn’t help but feel a bit nervous, unsure of what attitude to use with Hayakawa Sawayā. Pretend to have lost memory, or like Asano Fūsei, treat this as an ordinary small matter?
How could Asano Seiken be so blatantly despicable... Such great realms cannot be touched by those without great fortune...
He hadn’t figured out how to start, but Hayakawa Sawayā spoke first in a gentle voice, "Mr. Shirakawa, please don’t be constrained, just treat this as your own home... Have some tea."
"Thank you, and um..."
"I’m Natsuji and Nazuki’s aunt, you can call me Aunt Sawayā like them."
"Then, excuse me... Aunt Sawayā, please have some tea too."
Hayakawa Sawayā smiled gently in response, her temperament was vastly different from the sharp style of Hayakawa Sawaba. Seeing this, Shirakawa Sawahei couldn’t help but reflect on why the middle-aged Long Aotian turned into the cheating husband type...
On one hand, it’s the little sister-in-law buff bonus, on the other hand, the little sister-in-law’s personality is more gentle and quiet compared to the wife...
Hmm? Wait... What was the name of Asano Fūsei’s spouse on the system panel before???
Hayakawa Sawayā lightly picked up the teacup, paused, took a sip, and then put the teacup down again. Shirakawa Sawahei noticed this small action, and a slight ominous feeling slowly swept over his mind...
Is she planning to stir trouble... preparing for a showdown, or preparing to silence me?
"Mr. Shirakawa, although it may be presumptuous... I still want to ask you a question."
A stronger ominous feeling passed through Shirakawa Sawahei’s mind, much greater than before...
Hayakawa Sawayā pondered for a moment, then softly asked, "Natsuji and Nazuki... who do you like more?"
"???
Upon hearing this, the old scumbag finally deeply understood... the true meaning of the phrase ’a branch inherited.’"
The Hayakawa family is really something!!!