Chapter 378 Before the Banquet [4K1]

Just as there are a thousand Hamlets in the eyes of a thousand people, the people around Watanabe Yu showed completely opposite attitudes towards Watanabe Genichirō’s coming to Tokyo.

First of all, his dear mother.

Someone who says one thing and thinks another says that it’s a lot of trouble, but his brows are full of anticipation.

After being apart for so long, it is impossible to say that they don’t miss each other at all, even if they talk on the phone and video chat every day, but the feeling of being separated by the phone screen is different from the feeling of being face to face.

And then there’s Ayana.

The Saint Lady was nervous for about half a day after hearing the news, and then she returned to normal.

In her words, this is not the first time she has met your parents, so it’s time for them to get acquainted with each other.

This surprised him, but after thinking about it carefully, he felt relieved.

After all, Ayana has always seen this very clearly.

Then there are Ryoko and Yuki.

Compared to Ayana’s relief and ease, the two girls seemed particularly nervous and apprehensive.

The day they learned the news, they went to him and asked him everything from what his father liked to what he hated.

He had heard the three words “what to do” no less than fifty times. If his mother had not arrived in time, he would have fainted from being asked.

He felt that Ryoko and Yuki were a little too nervous.

First of all, the people haven’t arrived yet. There’s no reason to panic before they arrive.

Secondly, on the day my father comes, he will definitely deal with the party matters first. Things like meeting his daughter-in-law will be automatically postponed to the next day.

Besides, this was not the first time they had seen their dad. Although they were not familiar with each other, they were not strangers at all.

But, he didn’t say these words out loud.

——He doesn’t want to be hit by their fists.

Moreover, if he put himself in the other person’s shoes, he could understand that kind of uneasy feeling.

After all, not everyone can be as familiar with their lover’s parents as Ayana. Most people will feel uneasy and nervous, just like when they meet their homeroom teacher on a weekend.

This feeling of awkwardness probably cannot be resolved as quickly as untying a knot in your heart; it can only be slowly resolved over time.

And soon, it was Friday.

“So, how are your academic performance during this period?”

After changing into slippers at the entrance, Genichiro Watanabe raised his eyebrows and looked at his son’s home in Tokyo with interest.

Even though his wife had told him about the size of the house and he had also asked his daughters-in-law about the area of ​​the house, when he actually walked in to take a look, he still couldn’t help but be amazed.

To buy a house in the core area of ​​Tokyo, especially a house with a large area, money and connections are indispensable.

You know, this house was bought entirely by that brat himself, and he paid in full.

But then again, at his age, he probably wouldn’t be able to get a loan.

“It’s a bit of an improvement compared to last semester. In this final exam, Qianqian ranked seventh in the class.”

Watanabe Yu answered truthfully, then patted his father’s arm and walked in front to lead the way.

They received their notification letters and transcripts yesterday.

When he went on stage to receive his results, he could clearly see the appreciation and reluctance in Teacher Sugiyama’s eyes.

But unfortunately, just like he and his classmates had joked during breaks, he, an exchange student, was destined to pass by like a shooting star and would not and could not stay forever.

“If I remember correctly, weren’t you in the top five in the class before?”

Genichirō Watanabe followed in his son’s footsteps.

“I’m going to another school as an exchange student this semester. Didn’t mom tell you?”

Watanabe Yu turned around with some surprise and glanced at Lao Deng.

Logically speaking, his mother should have told him about this kind of thing.

“No.” Watanabe Genichirō shook his head and pointed to the wall of the living room. “Did you decorate this house? Or did you buy a finished product?”

He only knew that the brat bought a house through hard work, but he had no idea whether the house had been renovated.

Qiu Hui didn’t explain this very clearly.

“I bought it ready-made.” Watanabe Yu pointed to the short sofa, motioning for Watanabe Genichiro to sit down, then turned and walked towards the kitchen, “I’ll go make you some tea.”

“You, I’ll go!”

Ayana Amamiya, who came down from upstairs, called him and walked quickly to the kitchen.

When Watanabe Genichirō first arrived, she greeted him, but she didn’t expect that he would handle the company’s matters so quickly. He returned from the company in less than an hour.

“Thank you.”

Watanabe Yu thought about it and decided not to refuse. After saying this, he turned around and sat back on the long sofa in the living room.

“If you bought a finished product, why would the decoration style be like this?”

Watanabe Genichirō asked this question out of some curiosity.

“Logically speaking, Tokyo isn’t that trendy, right?”

When he first became an apprentice to the Sichuan chef, he had been to his home and seen the decoration of his home. The decoration style was similar to You’s, except for some differences in the details.

“The previous owner of this house was Chinese.”

Watanabe Yu coughed lightly and gave an answer.

“Oh.”

Hearing this, Watanabe Genichirō nodded in understanding.

That way he understood.

To be honest, he quite likes this decoration style, but it is a bit too “simple”. In comparison, he prefers the decoration of his master’s house.

He has also decided to renovate the house where he lives next year in the style of his master’s house.

“Where’s mom?”

Watanabe Yu turned around and looked at him with some curiosity.

“She is still doing the finishing work at the company.” Watanabe Genichirō paused, then laughed and complained, “You know that your father has no say in the company. Only her words count.”

“OK.”

Watanabe Yu nodded as if he was used to it.

“You are a little too cold.” Watanabe Genichiro sighed helplessly, and then he said earnestly, “You, what I said just now was a joke, but it was also true.

“You are now the president of the company, so you must understand that one person plays the good cop and the other plays the bad cop.

“A company needs both rules and human relationships.

“The former is used to maintain the normal operation of the company, and the latter is used to increase their sense of belonging to the company.

“The so-called sense of belonging is nothing but a normal relationship with them. For example, it is necessary to attend their major life events and help where you can. The most important thing is to learn to make concessions.

“Can a person who earns 30 yen in a company have the same feelings towards the company as a person who earns 50 yen? It’s definitely different.

“What I said here is quite casual, just talking about whatever comes to mind.

“Then let’s get back to the point. When we were in Okinawa, I was in charge of the company, so I was the one who made the ‘rules’, and Qiu Hui was the one who was the one who was the one to appease them.

“With this cooperation, she gained both prestige and a good reputation in the company, and most importantly, her subordinates respected and liked her.

“Coupled with the actions I told you about earlier to increase a sense of belonging, everyone will naturally start to think about the company.

“At this point, as long as you don’t make any big mistakes, the company will visibly get better and better.”

His ideas were simple from beginning to end.

He believes that people have emotions, but also that nothing will happen without benefits, so he wants everyone to move forward with one mind. He needs to use reason and emotion to persuade people, as well as bread and cake.

If you have both, you’re halfway there. “I know. My mom told me this.”

Watanabe Yu nodded.

My mother even explained it in more detail and gave several practical examples.

“Did Qiu Hui say that?” Watanabe Genichirō was stunned for a moment, then smiled and nodded, “That’s good.”

His original plan was that even if the brat said he was nagging, he would hold the brat’s head and make the latter remember his words.

But it was obvious that his wife moved much faster than he had imagined.

But this is also good.

“Who is in charge of the company now?”

He looked at his son.

Waiting for the latter’s answer.

“Ayana is in full charge.”

Watanabe Yu met his father’s gaze and coughed lightly.

next second.

The footsteps of Amamiya Ayana, carrying the tea set, were heard.

The door seemed to be stuck and the sound of it opening could be heard.

“It seems like your mother came back just in time.”

Watanabe Genichirō smiled.

To be honest, if he hadn’t been concerned about the brat and his daughter-in-law still being here, he would have definitely gone to the door to greet Qiu Hui.

But after all, the two young people are still there, and as a middle-aged man he still has to consider his face.

“That is.”

Watanabe Yu nodded in agreement.

“Also, if Ayana is in charge of the company, then I’ll feel relieved. She’s much more reliable than you.”

Hearing the footsteps coming from behind, Watanabe Genichirō glanced at his son and then said this sentence very naturally.

As someone who has been through it, he knows it very well.

Given Ayana’s knowledge and family background, being able to accept Ryoko and Yuki is already a huge concession.

Even though Akiie also said that Ayana was ostracized and bullied in the Amemiya family, her starting point was there after all, and she had seen and experienced much more than ordinary families.

Anyway…

He felt that the brat had gotten a huge advantage.

So when he can say a few nice words to make Ayana feel better, he will definitely not be stingy with his nice words.

That end.

After hearing these words, the Saint Lady paused for a moment, then started walking again.

But compared to just now, her steps were obviously much lighter.

*
Amemiya house, living room.

“Are you clear about what I told you to do?”

Amamiya Masao raised his eyebrows and looked at Amamiya Teppei.

A slightly uncomfortable young face was reflected in those sharp eyes.

“Understood, Father.”

No matter how uncomfortable he was, Teppei Amamiya still lowered his head and agreed obediently.

“Repeat what I told you to do.”

Amamiya Masao did not let it go, but continued asking questions.

“Keep quiet throughout the banquet, don’t say anything you shouldn’t say, and try your best to get along well with the Hanyu family within the permitted scope.”

Teppei Amemiya repeated what his father had just told him.

He felt from the bottom of his heart that there was no need to be so serious. To say that he wanted to have a good relationship with the Hanyu family was, in fact, to have a good relationship with that little girl in junior high school. What was so difficult about such a thing?
Besides, he had done these things countless times before and was completely familiar with them.

He doesn’t even need his mother to give him advice, he can do it all by himself.

“Remember, don’t screw it up!”

Amemiya Masao’s hawk-like gaze fell on Amemiya Masao’s face, until the latter looked away guiltily, he withdrew his gaze and waved his hand.

“Go get ready.”

If Ayana hadn’t met that wild boy, he would never have treated Teppei like this.

But the problem is that there are no ifs for many things.

When a problem arises, the only thing you can do is solve it.

It is true that he only loves himself, but he also has to make some preparations for the second half of his life. At least, he still hopes that when he is old, Teppei can care about him sincerely instead of just thinking about inheriting the Amemiya family from him.

“I see.”

Upon hearing this, Teppei Amamiya turned around and left as if he had been pardoned, without any hesitation at all.

In his opinion, every minute spent with Amamiya Masao was torture.

“Ugh.”

When the footsteps gradually faded away, Amamiya Masao let out a long sigh.

His intuition told him that today’s banquet would not be peaceful. Unfortunately, Nobuo Hanyu was extremely important and was a powerful figure in the official circles. Although he had fallen into decline a little due to various factors in the past few years, things had changed and he had made a comeback.

According to the information he has investigated, if nothing unexpected happens, Hanyu Shingo will also invite his good friend, Watanabe Genichirō, to the scene.

However, considering the latter’s unwillingness to move, it is estimated that his family will do it for him.

In other words, he will meet Ms. Watanabe Akiie, Watanabe Yu’s mother, at the banquet today.

It would be better if things weren’t so awkward between me and Ayana.

He couldn’t help but sigh again.

If things weren’t so tense with Ayana, then by following the clues, the Amemiya family would have another powerful ally.

By then, as long as Ayana makes a little effort, the Amemiya family can even swallow them up.

Then it is natural that you will have more.

call.

After taking two deep breaths, Amamiya Masao took out his cell phone, found the familiar phone number, and sent a text message.

[Is there any follow-up to Madam’s affairs? ]

Ever since he slapped Chiyo in the face that time, he has been looking for the latter’s secret backup plan.

You don’t know until you check, and you’ll be shocked when you do.

She was far more greedy and cautious than he thought.

But unfortunately, she still gave herself away.

【Have】

Soon, he received a reply to the message he sent.

[Continue to investigate and collect evidence, and don’t alert the enemy.]

Closing his eyes, Amamiya Masao thought about tonight’s dinner and how to connect with Hanyu Shingo.

(End of this chapter)