Tokyo life starting with painting

Chapter 267 Aren’t you lucky to have a son-in-law like me (8,000 words)

Takahashi Yumi and Fujiwara Aoi looked at each other, their expressions more or less stiff, and they did not forget to wink at each other.

‘Why didn’t you just exclude Aomori Prefecture? Higashino-san has now chosen Aomori Prefecture, what should we do now? ’

Fujiwara Aoi looked at Takahashi Yumi with some complaints.

‘I don’t know either. Japan is so big. Who knew that Mr. Higashino chose Aomori Prefecture? Besides, aren't you usually very smart? Why didn't you remind me at this time? So you have to take the blame too! ’

Takahashi Yumi really felt that she had been wronged, and raised her hands, saying that she wanted to die together, and no one could rely on anyone else.

They were making eye contact here, and while they were communicating, the two of them looked at Konoe Ryoka behind them.

Konoe Ryoka also showed a surprised expression at this time. She did not expect that Higashinoji was actually thinking about going to Aomori Prefecture.

So she coughed and whispered: "I think Aomori Prefecture is a bit..."

It seems that Konoe Ryoka has some secrets about Aomori Prefecture.

Before Konoe Ryoka could finish speaking, Takahashi Yumi next to her jumped out.

She thought that if she wanted to assist Konoe Ryoka, she would at least give up Higashinoji's idea of ​​going to Aomori County, so she hurriedly said: "Actually, there is nothing interesting in Aomori County, that is, you can see windmills and there are a lot of delicious food. At most, I can add whale watching, but other than that, there’s really nothing else. It’s really boring.”

"Huh? Can we see windmills and whales?" Higashinoji became more interested.

He had never seen such novelty things as windmills and whales in China before, which was indeed a bit attractive to him.

"Ugh!" Yumi Takahashi immediately covered her mouth. She felt that she might have said the wrong thing. Not only did she not smooth things over for Konoe Ryoka, but it made Higashino want to go to Aomori Prefecture even more.

So she hurriedly winked at Fujiwara Aoi next to her, hoping that she could help smooth things over for Konoe Ryoka.

And it happened that Fujiwara Aoi saw that Higashinoji didn't seem to understand what it meant to be able to see whales and windmills, so she fell into the habit of popularizing science: "I remember that there is the largest wind power plant in Japan over in Aomori, and there are many wind farms over there by the sea. Less Whaler, uh. I didn’t say anything.”

She shut up mid-sentence. Seeing that Higashino seemed to be getting more and more interested, she stiffly changed the topic: "Actually, it's nothing, windmills and whales."

On the other side, Konoe Ryoka was stunned as she listened to her two best friends trying to smooth things over for her.

It's normal for Takahashi Yumi to be stupid, but Aoi, why did you suddenly become so smart? Suddenly started outputting to me?

Konoe Ryoka was puzzled by the 'smoothing' of the two of them, and felt that they were simply here to harm her.

"Okay, no more joking." Higashinoji smiled and put away the anticipation and excitement on his face - although he did want to see what the whales and windmills actually looked like, but if Konoe Ryoka and the others really didn't want to go , it is naturally impossible for Higashinoji to really disrespect their opinions and bring them all over.

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"I saw the way you winked just now. There must be some reason, right? Tell me your reasons, and I can consider not going to Aomori Prefecture."

"Uh, Mr. Tono, have you discovered it yet?"

Takahashi Yumi looked at Higashinoji in astonishment, surprised that the other party understood the wink between her and Fujiwara Aoi. She thought she had done it very covertly.

"I just said that just to trick you, do you really have a reason?" Higashinoji was a little funny. He really didn't expect Takahashi Yumi to be so easy to deceive. After just lying casually, she took the initiative to confess everything.

Listening to Higashinoji's explanation, Takahashi Yumi's eyes widened. She swallowed her saliva. She didn't expect Higashinoji to be so cunning. Originally, she wanted to help Konoe Ryoka keep the secret, but in the end, she backhanded her into all kinds of things. All exposed.

This left her speechless. The key point was that Teacher Higashino was too treacherous, right? He actually deceived my feelings as an innocent girl.

"Okay, Asi, stop teasing Yumi."

Seeing his 'good teammates' being led into the pit one by one by Higashinoji, Konoe Ryoka sighed helplessly and directly explained the reason: "Actually, it's mainly because of me. My family is in Aomori Prefecture. "

Yes, that's why she had a weird expression when she heard the words 'Aomori Prefecture' just now.

"My family?" Higashinoji's eyebrows twitched slightly when he heard this: "I remember you said before, Ryoka, that your family has moved to Tokyo, hasn't it?"

"It is true that I have moved to Tokyo, but my family, um, most of the Konoe family's property is still in Aomori Prefecture. The home in Tokyo is actually more like a hotel. My father usually lives in Aomori Prefecture. Yes, he will only come to Tokyo to live for a while unless there is work related business."

When Konoe Ryoka was explaining, she couldn't help but secretly look at Higashinoji. Saying this suddenly, it must be a little hard for the other party to accept it.

After all, going to Aomori Prefecture is equivalent to meeting your father. Even Higashinoji will be a little nervous if he meets his parents directly, right?

Konoe Ryoka also considered this for Higashinoji.

What worries Konoe Ryoka even more is whether Higashinoji doesn't want to see his father. After all, in terms of interpersonal relationships.

In short, whenever things involving Higashinoji and his relatives were involved, Konoe Ryoka felt like her head was aching and she didn't know how to deal with it.

She has a weak temperament and has no opinion on this matter at all. But the only thing she can be sure of is that if Touyesi breaks up with his father, she will definitely follow Touyesi - or elope in the worst case.

Because since the death of her mother, she has not been very happy in that home, that is, she has met Fujiwara Aoi and Takahashi Yumi, a pair of funny best friends, otherwise Konoe Ryoka would have been unable to support herself.

"To sum up, that's why I don't want you to go to Aomori County, Aji." Konoe Ryoka concluded in a weak tone: "Aji must think so too, right? It's not good to meet my father too early."

"No. It's just to meet my father-in-law."

Before Konoe Ryoka could finish her words, Higashinoji said in a funny tone: "I thought it was a big deal, and it was made so complicated."

His tone was relaxed and his expression was calm, and he seemed to really not care. This appearance made both Fujiwara Aoi and Takahashi Yumi a little unsure.

This is indeed a bit inconsistent with the routine.

Usually when young people go to the bride's house to meet their father-in-law and mother-in-law, they look more or less nervous. How come they come to Higashinoji casually without any pressure at all?

Konoe Ryoka was a little dazed by Higashinoji's vaguely anti-customer attitude. It took her a while to realize: "Aji, do you have the confidence to communicate with my father?"

She hasn't had a face-to-face interaction with her father for a long time. Even when she returns home for the annual meeting, it's just to visit relatives and partners in the Konoe family's business.

Higashinoji didn't answer this question, he just asked Konoe Ryoka cheerfully.

"Isn't it a good thing to have a son-in-law like me who is young and promising, good-looking, full of artistic talents, and has a good reputation abroad?"

"Well"

Konoe Ryoka was overwhelmed by Higashinoji's overconfident words.

But strictly speaking, Higashinoji really didn't say anything wrong.

He is good-looking, handsome and gentle, but not too weak. He can be regarded as the type to be in the hall, and he can definitely be called a young and promising person. Whether it is the current influence of "Unnatural Death" or As the youngest recipient of the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award, if this cannot be said to be a young and promising person with great artistic talent, then probably no one would dare to claim that.

Konoe Ryoka didn't answer.

Chihaya Higashino on the other side jumped out on her own initiative, with her hands on her hips seriously, her head raised, as if she was looking at people through her nostrils:

"Yes, my brother is right. He is good-looking, and he is young and promising. There are few people like my brother in the world. Lianghua, your father will definitely cry with joy, and he nodded quickly. Agreed."

Originally, Higashino Chihaya was going to say, 'Your father will definitely cry with joy, and then hug Aji's thigh to tell him not to leave. ’ But there was a voice in her heart telling her that it was inappropriate to say that, so Chihaya Higashino changed her mind mid-sentence.

She didn't know why she had such a strange feeling, and she reached out and scratched her hair with a confused expression.

Chihaya Higashino herself has almost inherited the genes of the Higashino family like Higashino Tsukasa, and she is one of those very pretty girls. At this moment, she tilted her head and touched her head.

Takahashi Yumi couldn't bear it anymore, so she picked her up and rubbed her face against Chihaya Higashino's: "Chihaya-san is so cute."

"Isn't it natural? Asagi is the most handsome in the world, and of course my sister is the most lovely in the world!" Chihaya Higashino put her hands on her hips again, and also rubbed against Takahashi Yumi's face. .

Being interrupted by Yumi Takahashi and Chihaya Higashino, Konoe Ryoka's nervousness was relieved.

She couldn't help but smile on her face when she looked at Yumi Takahashi who was having trouble with Higashino Chihaya.

But before the smile appeared for even half a second, Touyoshi had already reached out his hand, grabbed her face and pulled her to both sides.

"It hurts, Aji." Konoe Ryoka called out twice in a soft voice, but she didn't slap Higashinoji's hand away, and just turned to look at him with gentle eyes.

"Then I won't pinch you anymore?" Toyesi pulled her white and pink cheeks and asked with a smile.

"Uh." Konoe Ryoka's words were slightly stuck. Her big, watery eyes were shining, and she seemed a little inappropriate. But after a while, she nodded: "Yes."

This look made Higashino a little funny, so he let go of his hand and patted her head:

"Don't always make things so complicated. It's just a one-time meeting. Your dad can't eat people. Will he really be able to eat me when we meet?"

This little girl's previous considerations were simply overthinking.

After saying this, he turned around and planned to go to the Internet to check the location of the windmill power plant in Aomori Prefecture and the whaling experience services.

But before he could take two steps, Konoe Ryoka pulled his sleeves, with a hint of curiosity on his face: "Aji, did you say those words on purpose to make me relax? ?”

Because 'Isn't it a good thing to have a son-in-law like me who is young and promising, good-looking, full of artistic talents, and has a good reputation outside the world?' Such narcissistic words were not something Higashinoji usually said.

So Konoe Ryoka felt that Higashinoji was just playing tricks and wanted to relax.

When she asked, Higashinoji on the other side shrugged.

"No. What I said is all true."

He didn't explain much, just left these two sentences and turned around to check the situation in Aomori Prefecture.

Hearing Higashinoji's answer, Konoe Ryoka did not continue to ask.

But when she looked at Higashinoji's serious look, she seemed to understand something in her heart. With a silly smile on her face, she reached out and gently touched Higashinoji's hair.

This made Tonoji look back at Konoe Ryoka and signal her to stop.

But what Higashinoji didn't expect was that Konoe Ryoka gently shook her head and continued to stroke Higashinoji's hair.

This was probably the first time that Konoe Ryoka disobeyed her.

Just as Higashinoji was thinking about it, Konoe Ryoka's soft voice came from her ears:

"Thank you, Asi."

Higashikata couldn't help but tilt his head.

Konoe Ryoka's big eyes were looking at him.

Perhaps because he was a professional painter, Higashinoji captured Konoe Ryoka's emotions at a glance.

Konoe Ryoka's eyes, which had always been timid and fearful of doing something bad, shone with peace of mind for the first time.

This made Tonoji turn his head back and shake his head at the same time.

never mind.

He touched her so many times in normal times, so it didn't matter if he just let her touch his head today.

In fact, it didn't take long to find places worth visiting in Aomori Prefecture. It only took Higashinoji an hour to determine the specific itinerary.

The itinerary was decided simply.

Next, for Higashinoji, the most critical thing is to convince the parents of Yumi Takahashi and Aoi Fujiwara to allow their daughters to travel with them.

This is undoubtedly difficult.

After all, Higashinoji is the only boy in this small group, but as the only boy, he has to travel with their daughter, who is only high school age. If this were in China, there would be no hope.

But this is Japan, which is completely different from China. Higashinoji, who was already ready to talk, found that the parents of Yumi Takahashi and Aoi Fujiwara didn't care at all, and even expressed the hope that Higashinoji could take good care of his daughter.

It has to be said that different folk customs are different.

Although there is also a series of bonuses from Higashinoji's high reputation in Kita Education School, it would be too difficult for you to kidnap other people's daughters in China.

But it’s enough to convince the parents of Yumi Takahashi and Aoi Fujiwara.

The next step is to prepare to head to Aomori Prefecture.