Chapter 384 A critical link [2K6]

The golden signboard of Hanyu Shingo is far more useful than Watanabe Yuu imagined. After only two days, Ayana’s troubles came to an end.
——After weighing the pros and cons, the Amemiya family chose to withdraw, and the Yuuna Company successfully won the order from Osaka.

At the same time, Ryoko and Yuki also welcomed the results announcement day of Chengnan Private High School.

As expected, Ryoko still ranks first in the grade with achievements that are far beyond the reach of others. Yuki’s words prove that her efforts during this period have been validated, as she has jumped from 18th in the class in the final exam last semester to 15th in the class.

Compared to her declining grades at the beginning of this semester, she has regained her former glory this time.

When he was talking on the phone, the excitement that almost overflowed from the microphone was enough to prove how excited he was.

Then it goes without saying that the trip to Kamakura during the summer vacation should be a sure thing.

At least, Watanabe Yu couldn’t think of any reason why Hayakawa Naoko would refuse.

“What did Aunt Shangzi say?”

Looking at Hayakawa Yuki sitting on the short sofa, Watanabe Yu asked this question with confidence.

“Mom is very satisfied with my final exam results and agreed to let me go to Kamakura.” Hayakawa Yuki’s hands on her legs were intertwined awkwardly, “But…”

“but?”

Hamabe Ryoko, who was sitting next to her, turned her head and looked at her profile.

As we all know, when the word “but” appears in a sentence, the content after “but” is the most important.

“…”

Although the saint lady sitting next to Watanabe Yu did not say a word, she also looked at her with concern.

“She made an additional condition.”

Yuki Hayakawa lowered her eyebrows, her brows furrowed, and her little face was full of apology.

“What is it?”

This time, Watanabe Yu did not remain silent and took the initiative to ask this question.

His intuition told him that this matter was most likely related to him.

In other words, it has something to do with Aunt Shangzi’s long-term assessment of him.

“I asked, but she didn’t tell me.” Hayakawa Yuki lowered her head and pursed her red lips. The apology in her voice became more and more obvious. “She only asked you to meet her once, and she will tell you the details in person.”

From the time she found out about this last night until she left home this morning, she asked the question no less than ten times, but she got the same answer every time.

No matter how she acted coquettishly or how she asked, her mother always had an expression that said no room for negotiation.

“Did you say time?”

Watanabe Yu didn’t think there was anything wrong with it.

Even if we put aside what Yuki said today, just talking about the long-term mission on Brother Tongzi’s side, he will inevitably have to deal with Aunt Shangzi.

Instead of dodging, it is better to be direct and generous. After all, the problem has to be solved sooner or later.

“Sorry, I added more to your…what did you say?”

Yuki Hayakawa was stunned for a moment, then suddenly raised her head.

“Did Aunt Shangzi say a specific time? Or is it fine as long as she’s free?”

Watanabe Yu repeated what he had just said.

“You don’t blame me!?”

“No.” Watanabe Yuu was a little helpless, “Please don’t ask such a hypocritical question, and don’t feel embarrassed. It’s not the first day we have known each other.”

In this regard, Yuki should really learn from Ryoko. At least the latter has no psychological burden when ordering him around.

The night before last he spent a long time fiddling with the ownerless lamp in her room.

In the end, I solved the problem by searching on the Internet and asking my father.

God knows how my dad knows how to change a light bulb and he is very knowledgeable when teaching others.

Although the actual operation process was a bit tortuous, the result was good. The moment the lamp was replaced and turned on, he really felt an indescribable sense of accomplishment.

By the way, he also mastered a new life skill.

It’s a bonus to the skill tree.

“…” Hearing this, Hayakawa Yuki was silent for a moment, then took a deep breath, “Mom means that it’s convenient for you. When you have time, just contact her directly.”

He was right. There was really no need for me to be so pretentious.

“Ok.”

Watanabe Yu took out his cell phone, checked the time, and then dialed Hayakawa Naoko’s number.

It was only half past nine now, and if he moved quickly, he could still make it in time for lunch at home.

*
Half an hour later, in a cafe outside Hayakawa’s house.

“To be honest, I was quite surprised.”

After sitting down in the window booth, it was Hayakawa Naoko who started the conversation first.

“What’s the surprise?”

Watanabe Yu looked at her with some confusion. “I was surprised that you contacted me so soon. I thought…” Hayakawa Naoko smiled and shook her head, “You would delay for a few days.”

In this regard, Yuki’s vision is indeed better than his own.

Apart from the fact that he is a bit of a playboy, You is indeed a responsible person who will not try to escape when faced with problems, unlike the man she blindly chose in the first place.

“If Aunt Shangzi was a monster, I might have given myself a few days to think about it, but it’s obvious that you’re not. On the contrary, you’re quite easy to get along with and you care about me.”

Watanabe Yu paused and continued.

“I don’t think any normal person would hesitate to meet an elder who truly cares about them.”

This is both nice words and the truth.

Putting aside Yuki’s problem, objectively speaking, Aunt Naoko was really nice to him. She introduced him to seniors and taught him music in advance. An ordinary stranger elder would not be able to do this.

Even some relatives can’t do this.

“You do know how to talk.”

Hearing this, the expression on Hayakawa Naoko’s face softened a little.

But the next second, she changed the subject and said this.

“But have you ever thought that no matter how nice your words are, there is still no room for bargaining on what I’m going to say next?”

This is not a matter of first being polite and then using force, it is simply a statement of facts.

Even though Yuki begged her coquettishly, she remained unmoved.

She had already thought about this matter a long time ago, and there was no room for negotiation. He had to complete it – if he really wanted to be with Yuki.

“If I’m lying, then I haven’t thought about it.” Watanabe Yu raised his eyebrows and met Hayakawa Naoko’s gaze with a very frank look, “But there’s no need to lie about this kind of thing. I did think you would say that, but let’s be honest.”

“…Your answer is beyond my expectation.”

Naoko Hayakawa shook her head and laughed.

“I’m telling the truth.”

Watanabe Yu took up the conversation.

“Let’s get down to business.”

Naoko Hayakawa glared at him. This guy was really trying to climb up the ladder.

“You say.”

He sat up straight and pretended to listen attentively.

“Regarding your plan to take Yuki to Kamakura, I said at the time that if Yuki’s grades could be kept stable, there would be no problem.” Hayakawa Naoko paused, “In the end, Yuki not only did it, but also exceeded the target.

“And according to what Mr. An Yuan said at the previous parents’ meeting, the second-year courses are more difficult than the first-year courses, so I should give you a reward.”

Having said that, she couldn’t help but look at Watanabe Yu deeply.

“Well, can you refuse the reward?”

With just one glance, Watanabe Yu immediately realized something was wrong.

At this moment, Aunt Shangzi’s expression seemed to be saying silently: if you do well, there will be no reward; if you do not do well, there will be punishment!

“That won’t do.” Naoko Hayakawa retracted her gaze. “Besides, this reward won’t be a hardship for you. On the contrary, it can serve as a very effective training.”

At least that’s how her life went.

“You just said you were in trouble, right?”

Yu Watanabe prides himself on being someone who can grasp the key points.

“Yes.”

Naoko Hayakawa nodded slightly and admitted it openly.

“…”

He was silent.

“Don’t think too much about it. Just treat it as a new life experience.” Naoko Hayakawa ignored him and took out a business card from her pocket and pushed it in front of him. “When you arrive in Kamakura, report here.”

“Miyajima Taki? Enoden Session? Is this a bar?”

Watanabe Yu read out the contents on the business card, then looked up at Hayakawa Naoko with some confusion.

If he remembered correctly, minors were not allowed to enter bars in Japan.

“Yes, I have already contacted you, the bar’s resident singer.” Hayakawa Naoko nodded, “Specific working hours, um, when you get there, you can go and talk to Taki.

“Don’t worry, there’s a salary.

“My requirements are not high. I just hope you become a little famous in that bar before you leave Kamakura.

“correct.”

Suddenly, she seemed to remember something, her brows furrowed, then slightly relaxed, and then she revealed a bright smile.

“I almost forgot to mention that this is also part of the ‘assessment’, and it is a critical part.”

(End of this chapter)