Tokyo life starting with painting

Chapter 280 Invisible Guardian (4000 words)

Konoe Tsushima would rather let Higashinoji pick up a piece of his own property than let Konoe Ryoto inherit the core property of the Konoe family. The reason for this is probably not that simple.

The only request that Higashinoji can think of is to marry into the family.

But this is obviously impossible.

After all, Higashinoji is now a moderate celebrity, and he is not short of the profits of the Konoe family. He wants to change his surname to Konoe. To be honest, these things alone cannot impress Higashinoji into marrying him.

And as long as a man has some ambition and ability, he will probably sneer at the idea of ​​having his wife walk in the door.

Higashinoji was thinking this way, and Konoe Tsushima on the other side seemed to be aware of his thoughts, and took the initiative to speak: "Don't worry, Si-kun, I don't want you to marry Konoe's family."

"Really?" Higashinoji glanced sideways at Konoe Tsushima, somewhat confused.

Since the idea is not about yourself, that is.

"I hope that after you marry your daughter, your first child will be named Konoe so that he can inherit the core family business of the Konoe family."

Konoe gave his thoughts to Tsuima.

So that’s it—

Higashikata suddenly understood.

It turned out that Konoe Tsushima had his mind set on his son or daughter.

He obviously knew that he couldn't impress Higashinoji, so he focused on the child who Higashinoji and Konoe Ryoka had not yet flirted with.

This made Higashinoji both funny and speechless. Konoe Tsuima really worried too much about the Konoe family.

but

"Sorry, father-in-law, I can't just agree to your request."

Higashikata shook his head without thinking about it.

Although he is his child, he does not have the right to decide the other person's fate in advance. The matter of his and Lianghua's son or daughter should be decided by themselves.

but

"So I have an idea here." Higashinoji did not deny his father-in-law face again and again, but put forward his own idea: "What do you think about letting them decide whether to change their surname to Konoe? Father-in-law grown ups."

"Let them decide for themselves...?" These words made Konoe Tsushima, who had been a little disappointed just now, regain his energy.

Because this solution is really good.

Let the child decide for himself. This is absolutely not a loss for him as a guard against the horse.

After all, who can resist the temptation of inheriting hundreds of millions of dollars when they grow up? Not to mention people like Higashino Tsukasa, Konoe Timako doesn't think that his own property can even attract Higashinoji's son or daughter.

He gained confidence, and after a little calculation, he felt that he could also have a good relationship with his granddaughter and grandson from an early age through his identity as a grandfather - how many children could he not be able to coax?

It's impossible no matter how you think about it!

It can also pave the way for inheriting the family business in the future. No matter from which perspective, it is a sure profit.

"It's indeed a good idea." Konoe Tsushima's tense face finally relaxed.

The reason for relief was not only that the Konoe family had found a successor, but more importantly, Tonoji's attitude towards him had always been very respectful and there was no disrespect at all.

Conversation, behavior, upbringing... To be honest, if Higashinoji were his own child, his position as the first successor would basically not be lost.

Unfortunately not

At this point, Konoe could only express regret to Ma, and then he said: "By the way, there are actually other reasons for not handing over Konoe's family property to Ryoto. The most important one is that I don't think Ryoto can do it." Take up the Konoe family’s fortune.”

Blood relationship is blood relationship, but the most important thing is that Konoe Ryoto is not the same material at all!

He simply cannot bear the banner of the Konoe family!

This is the most important thing.

In ancient Japan, there were actually many cases of adoption and inheritance of family governors, but this was also based on the premise of ability.

You don’t even have the ability, so if I entrust you with such a huge family fortune, isn’t it just a free gift?

"I feel the same way." After hearing this, Touyoshi nodded with a smile.

If you can hurt Konoe Ryoto, then hurt Konoe Ryoto as much as possible. He won't really treat this guy leniently.

The next thing will be much easier to solve.

Higashinoji drank tea with Konoe Tsushima, and then chatted with him about Konoe Ryoka at school.

It can be seen that Konoe Tsuima is indeed a daughter-in-law. He is very concerned about his daughter's situation in school. When he knew that Konoe Ryoka's academic performance was basically in the top 20 or even top 10 in the grade, he stopped He kept showing a smile.

This made Touyesi secretly curse in his heart when he saw it.

I thought of various ways to talk to make this father-in-law happy, but the final result was to make his tense face relax a little.

As a result, when he talked about Konoe Ryoka, he couldn't stop laughing.

Sure enough, this is what is called differential treatment.

Naturally, it is impossible for Higashinoji to really have any opinions. At most, he would just make a few slanderous remarks.

Behind the scenes, Higashinoji finally understood why Konoe Tsushima, the father-in-law, was so interested in Konoe Ryoka.

He took out a photo, which showed the appearance of Konoe Ryoka's mother - at least 90% similar to Konoe Ryoka!

This made Touyesi a little dumbfounded.

Perhaps it’s because Konoe Ryoka’s appearance reminds her of his late wife easily, so Konoe Tsushima is not very close to her on the surface.

As for the remaining difference, maybe it's the body shape.

Mother-in-law is obviously not as big as Konoe Ryoka, on the contrary, she is a bit flatter.

After drinking tea, Higashinoji saw Konoe Ryoka, Konoe Rinka, who were sitting in the big living room looking a little anxious, and Konoe Mado, who looked over with a strange look on his face.

This made Tonoji a little confused, because he inexplicably felt that Konoe Mato looked at him a little strangely.

"Aji, you're out." As soon as she saw Higashinoji coming back, Konoe Ryoka immediately went to greet him.

She ignored Konoe Tsuima next to Higashinoji, and began to glance up and down Higashinoji's body worriedly, as if she was worried that Konoe Tsuima would be rough on him.

This look of checking up and down made the guard standing next to him feel a little bit sour in his mouth - do you really think I will do something to this kid?

He was a bit speechless.

Higashinoji was keenly aware of Konoe Tsushima's calm to resentful gaze again, so he smiled and said, "Well, I'm back, and the conversation with my father-in-law was pretty good."

"Really?" Konoe Ryoka then noticed that Konoe Tsushima was next to her. She glanced at Konoe Tsushima and said a little worriedly: "Father didn't say anything strange to you, did he?"

These words deeply hurt Konoe Tsushima's delicate and sensitive heart towards his daughter. He couldn't help but frown: "How could I do that?"

However, his helpless appeal obviously did not arouse the belief of Konoe Ryoka. After Konoe Ryoka just glanced at him, she turned to look at Higashinoji.

This made Higashinoji suddenly feel that Konoe's resentful look on Ma turned into a murderous look, so he immediately helped to explain: "As my father-in-law said, it's nothing, I just chatted with him about family matters." .”

"That's right." Although Konoe Ryoka couldn't accept it, she still nodded obediently and blinked her beautiful big eyes to express her acceptance.

Konoe Tsushima thought to himself that you didn't believe what he just explained, so why did you agree with it as soon as your boyfriend said it?

This is too discriminatory treatment.

Thinking of this, Konoe's expression on the horse did not change, but his tone was still a bit dull and he said: "I still have things to deal with next, you can do whatever you want." He turned around and left.

Before leaving, he even winked at Konoe Mato.

This made Konoe Madou, who was enjoying his daughter's head massage nearby, react. He walked happily to Higashinoji: "Hello, Si-kun, I am Ryoka's uncle, Konoe Madou."

"Hello, Uncle Madou, I am Higashinoji."

After the two introduced themselves to each other, Konoe Madou made a request to talk to Konoe Ryoka.

This was just a small request, and of course Tonoji wouldn't care about it. He walked outside the door and waited for about a minute or two before Konoe Ryoka appeared, with a subtle expression that seemed a little happy.

As soon as she saw Higashinoji, she hurried over and said excitedly: "Aji, Uncle Madou told me just now that my father said he was willing to reimburse all our travel expenses in Aomori Prefecture. Does this mean that he has approved it? Are we here?"

Reimbursing travel expenses is not a big deal, the most important thing is the information revealed from this small matter.

This made Tonoji sigh a little.

As expected, he is an invisible daughter-in-law, even expressing his attitude has to be so roundabout - my father-in-law is simply an old arrogant person.

"It seems that I have passed the test for the time being." Higashinoji touched Konoe Ryoka's head and said reassuring words to her.

"Yeah!" Konoe Ryoka nodded vigorously, and then giggled: "Aji is indeed very powerful, and he can handle such a difficult father."

Her words left Higashikata a little speechless.

Konoe Tsushima was indeed difficult to deal with - but that was only for Higashinoji.

If it were Konoe Ryoka who came here today, it would probably take less than ten minutes to get Konoe Tsuima to directly agree to the marriage.

However, Higashinoji didn't go to the extent of harming his father-in-law, so he more or less said to Konoe Taima: "It's not that big of a deal, your father is actually quite friendly to me, and it's not difficult to deal with him. , and he also likes your daughter very much."

These words came from the bottom of my heart, but as soon as they were spoken, Konoe Ryoka showed a slightly surprised expression: "Aji, how can you speak for my father?"

"And I've always felt that my father kind of hates me."

ah?

Your father kind of hates you?

Higashinoji was stunned, thinking that Konoe Ryoka was good everywhere, but there was something wrong with her vision.

But when Konoe Ryoka started to explain, Higashinoji roughly understood why she felt Konoe Tsushima hated her.

According to Konoe Ryoka, when she was a child, she got a lot of good grades in studies, but Konoe Tsushima didn't praise her at all like other parents did. He always responded coldly and left.

Although she attended every parent-teacher meeting, she didn't show any encouragement when she spoke at the parent-teacher meeting. His lips trembled and he even looked a little impatient. He always lowered his head and looked at his watch, as if he was worried that he would not be able to catch up with the business conversation. .

At this time, Konoe Ryoka, who was full of grievances, would go to Konoe Rinka's house. Konoe Madou, her uncle, would always prepare a lot of gifts for her to celebrate, and they were always things she liked.

This is why Konoe Ryoka is so close to Konoe Rinka.

After listening to what Konoe Ryoka said, Tonoji just opened his mouth, his mind filled with surprise - I really am yours, father-in-law.

Isn't it too much for you to be so arrogant?

According to Higashinoji's understanding, his lips trembled during the parent-teacher meeting. It was probably because Konoe was too nervous about the horse and could only face the other parents with a tense face to relieve his emotions. The reason why he lowered his head to look at his watch was actually because of him. He was so moved that he was wiping his tears, and he didn't want Konoe Ryoka to see it. If he really hated Konoe Ryoka, Konoe Tsushima probably wouldn't even attend the parent-teacher meeting.

And Konoe Madou prepared a gift. It was always something that Konoe Ryoka liked. This can be seen completely. It is probably that Konoe Tsushima wanted to celebrate her, so he bought it and asked Konoe Madou to help give it to Konoe. Lianghua's.

Otherwise, how could it be such a coincidence? How could Konoe Madou always happen to know Konoe Ryoka's preferences?

After figuring out this relationship, Higashikata rubbed his temples.

My father-in-law is pretty good.

They say that father's love is heavy and intangible. Isn't it too intangible for you? It's almost completely invisible.

"Ahem, anyway, Ryoka, don't blame your father-in-law too much." Higashinoji gave Konoe Tsushima the title of invisible guardian, and then added: "He did not deny the relationship between us. It means he still respects your opinion, right?"

"Aji, if you say that, it's true." Konoe Ryoka nodded thoughtfully, feeling a little enlightened: "So, my father has always loved me?

"Well, although you are not as good as me, I still love you very much." Higashino added cheerfully.

I still have to say this, it's not a backstabbing of my father-in-law, it's just a matter of deepening my relationship with Konoe Ryoka.

"Hehe." Konoe Ryoka giggled and touched her head, and took the initiative to reach out and hold Higashinoji's palm: "Aji, let's go, Yumi and the others are still waiting for us. We have agreed to go this afternoon. It’s really a good thing that whale watchers can still get their dad to reimburse themselves.”

"Well, let's go back quickly." Touyesi lowered his head and looked at the time.

Indeed.

It was already noon, and he had been staying at Konoe's house all morning.

It's time to leave.

"I made a special reservation for whale fishing before traveling. I'll give them a call later."

Tonoji said with a smile.

But when it comes to fishing, it means taking a close look on the boat or in the fishing depot. It is impossible to let them pull the fishing net or the like. At most, they will have a meal of whale meat afterwards and the whole activity will be over.

And there is another thing that Higashinoji is a little concerned about.

That is the New Age Painting Association that Kageyama Bunta mentioned before.

Come to Aomori Prefecture.

You can't just take a look at it, right?

Thanks to Lost in Wanren Mountain, Poison-free but Unable to Bear the Real Injury, Tianyu Tianze, Ya Fengchen, and Zhonghua Yimin for their rewards! Thank you so much!