My new wife discovered my past

When Noriko Shimizu saw the priestess bullying the workers, she immediately frowned, with obvious pity and worry in her eyes.

She subconsciously wanted to say something, but when she looked at the priestess's clothing and emblem representing the Hidaka Shrine, the words came to her lips, but she didn't know how to start, nor did she know if she was qualified to speak.

Noriko could only look at her husband Watanabe beside her for help and with a bit of helplessness.

Watanabe Toru saw all this, his brows also furrowed tightly, and there was undisguised disgust in his eyes.

What he hated most was this kind of bullying and exploitative behavior of treating the lower-class workers as less than human beings. He had hated this in his previous life.

After coming to this world, especially after coming into contact with the lower-class residents of [Amenaka Town] who were struggling for a living and the group of high-ranking priestesses who enjoyed their lives and bullied the weak, and considering that he himself was also a member of the lower class who was oppressed and exploited, Watanabe Toru had already developed different thoughts in his heart.

Otherwise, why would he want to stage a palace coup to seize power?

This was not just for Tetsuya Watanabe's own freedom, he was also thinking about all the residents under the jurisdiction of Hidaka Shrine...

But Watanabe also knew that the priestess in front of him represented Hidaka Shrine, one of the important investors in this star-rated hotel project.

Hidaka Shrine has direct supervision over the construction progress and project quality. In some aspects, its authority even takes precedence over the project management team sent by the Tsukimisato Foundation.

With Toru Watanabe's current status as a "project consultant", especially during his "vacation" and with Noriko by his side, he has no position or authority to directly interfere with the behavior of the shrine's internal managers, let alone directly order the eradication of this widespread exploitation.

The only thing Watanabe Toru could do was to use his authority to the best of his ability to fight for reasonable rest time and treatment for the workers when he was "working" normally, and to try his best to protect them and mediate when faced with unreasonable demands from the shrine.

But now, he was "on vacation", so naturally he couldn't help in time, and these priestesses could pretend to obey his orders but actually disobey them completely.

We can't let Toru Watanabe keep an eye on him all the time!
At this moment, Xing Jianyao, who had been observing silently, suddenly moved.

Hoshimi Miko also saw the obvious look of pity on Kiko's face, and even more so the undisguised disgust in her brother Toru's eyes.

Xing Jianyao immediately had an idea in his mind.

On the one hand, she didn't want her sister Kiko to have a bad impression of herself and Hidaka Shrine because of seeing the bad behavior of the shrine staff; on the other hand, she was also happy to show her fair and strict side in front of her brother Toru, and at the same time suppress the middle and lower-level managers within the shrine who not only relied on their seniority to bully others but also did not belong to the shrine maiden faction.

Hoshimi Haruka and Watanabe Toru exchanged glances and read tacit approval from each other's eyes.

The next second, the cold figure of the Hoshimi Miko walked behind the priestess who was still chattering and scolding the workers.

"What are you doing?" Xing Jianyao's voice was not loud, but it carried an unquestionable majesty and coldness.

The young priestess was startled by the sudden voice.

When she turned around and recognized that the person was the extremely respected Lady Hoshimi Miko, the arrogance and harshness on her face disappeared without a trace in an instant, and was replaced by extreme flattery.

"Lady Hoshimi Miko!" She bowed quickly, her voice trembling with excitement.

"Why didn't you inform me in advance that you were coming? So that my subordinates could arrange the reception in advance."

"Hehe... If I had told you in advance, how could I have seen you being so arrogant and domineering just now?" Xing Jianyao just sneered.

Moreover, she really didn't know how to hold back on her words, and ended up insulting both herself and Saotome Hazuki.

The young priestess immediately realized that she could not make any further progress and there was a high probability that she would stop here in her life.

When she heard what Hoshimi Haruka said, she felt even more wronged in her heart. In the entire Hidaka Shrine, who didn't know that he was the most arrogant and domineering person?

But the young priestess didn't dare to say it.

Now she simply lost the opportunity and qualifications to advance. If she dared to talk back or reveal the slightest bit of malice, she was sure that she would never see the moon at night!
The young priestess immediately knelt down in front of the Hoshimi Miko and said softly, "Your Excellency, I am just urging them to complete the work on time..."

"Supervision?" Xing Jianyao glanced coldly at the workers beside him who seemed to have been pardoned but still did not dare to look up, then lowered his head to look at the priestess in front of him:
"What I saw didn't seem like any kind of urging...

“The shrine’s lord and shrine regulations have always repeatedly stressed that workers must be treated well and their rights must be protected.

"Is this how you carry out the Lord God's orders? You ignore the hard work and fatigue of the workers and only know how to exploit them in order to show off your pitiful management power?!"

"I dare not! I know I was wrong!" The priestess turned pale with fear and knelt down to apologize to the Hoshimi Miko.

"Hmph!" Xing Jianyao snorted coldly, no longer looking at her, but gave an order in a voice clear enough for all the relevant people around to hear:
"From now on, the hotel construction project here will strictly follow the work and rest schedule stipulated in the contract. You must rest when you need to rest, and you must provide tea and cooling items!
"If I find anyone who dares to disobey the orders again, deduct working hours, and exploit workers, I will never let them off easily!"

"Yes Yes!"

In a short period of time, the project management had already gathered around Hoshimi Haruka and Watanabe. When they saw that the Hoshimi Miko spoke so sternly, they stepped forward one by one and carefully expressed that they would abide by the rules of the Miko and the regulations and rules of the shrine.

Xing Jianyao ignored these people and just silently memorized the name and position of the young priestess in her heart.

She planned to have her trusted subordinates take over the supervision work here as soon as she returned and completely clean out these parasites and black sheep.

At the very least... she had to let Brother Che see her attitude!

After dealing with things here, Xing Jianyao turned around and walked back to Watanabe and others with a calm expression, as if nothing had happened just now.

The workers around looked at Xing Jianyao's back, their eyes filled with gratitude and awe.

Looking at the swift and decisive handling of the matter by Hoshimi Haruka just now, Jiko's eyes showed appreciation and admiration.

Watanabe Tetsuya gave Hoshimi Haruka an approving look, although he knew that she might have done this for himself and Noriko, and that there might be some unrest in the days ahead, and after a while, it would come back like the dark clouds in the sky today...

But it's always good that Xing Jianyao can stop this behavior that he hates and is willing to show him some attitude.

Saotome Hazuki and Sakuraba Miki looked at Hoshimi Haruka thoughtfully.

This little storm has finally come to an end...

Watanabe, Noriko and the others no longer had the mood to continue the tour, so they left the hotel project site, which was still busy but seemed to have a little more order.

When he got back into the car, Watanabe glanced at his cell phone and saw that the time was exactly 4:30 in the afternoon.

There is less than an hour and a half left until tonight's much-anticipated fireworks display officially begins.

Time was indeed tight. After coming out of the hotel construction site, Toru Watanabe and his team did not choose to return to the attic of Hidaka Shrine to prepare, as that would have wasted too much time.

"I remember there is a high-end hotel in this town that is run under the name of a shrine. Does Xiaoyao know where it is?" Watanabe Toru didn't know the exact location. He had never been there and he didn't have the qualifications to know.

Among the five people present, the only one who knew was the shrine maiden Hoshimi Haruka.

Hoshimi Haruka finally came in handy. After hearing a more detailed description from Watanabe Tetsuya, she knew which hotel it was, and she also agreed to go there to take a bath and change into a yukata:

“Brother Toru’s suggestion is very good, why don’t we go to that hotel to freshen up and change into the yukata we’ll wear tonight.

"Hurry up, there's only an hour and a half left, don't miss the fireworks tonight."

When Watanabe and Noriko went down the mountain today, they each brought yukata and related accessories that they were going to wear at the fireworks display. They put them in their bags and stored them in the trunk of the nanny car for convenience, so as to avoid having to go back to the shrine to wash and change them.

That luxury hotel is specially used by Hidaka Shrine to receive distinguished guests or hold important events. Its privacy and service are top-notch in Amenaka-cho.

After Watanabe and Saotome helped Noriko into the car, the convoy quickly arrived at the hotel.

Because Xing Jianyao had asked ten minutes ago and said that she would come to the hotel to rest for a while, although she asked not to make a big fuss, the hotel manager, manager and some management staff were still waiting respectfully at the hotel entrance.

However, under the arrangement of the shrine's accompanying priestess, Watanabe, Noriko, Hoshimi Haruka and others were not disturbed. They followed the hotel waitress to several connected luxury suites with independent open-air courtyards.

Watanabe and the four women entered the innermost suite. The women began to pack up the clothes they had brought and prepare to wash and put on makeup. Their maids or priestesses were waiting for them in their respective rooms.

At this moment, Hoshimi Haruka and Saotome Hazuki looked at Shimizu Noriko almost at the same time as if they had telepathy.

"Sister Jiko~" Hoshimi Haruka spoke first, her tone was rarely intimate: "How about we go take a bath together?
"It's a rare opportunity for us sisters to relax together and chat. Isn't it nice?"

"Yes, Kiko-chan~" Saotome Hazuki immediately agreed with a smile, and even took the initiative to step forward and wanted to hold Kiko's arm:
“Sister Xiaoyao is right.

"The four of us together can help each other put on yukata and comb hair.

"Besides, I'm worried about Noriko-chan washing up alone since she's pregnant."

They subconsciously ignored the possibility that Watanabe might help Noriko wash.

The two girls sang the same tune, and warmly invited Jiko to bathe with them, saying that "sisters can enhance their feelings" and "it is convenient to take care of each other".

Seeing this, Sakuraba Miki did not get involved, but did not object either.

This is her own consideration.

If Sister Kiko agreed, she could also go take a bath with them; if she was rejected, she would not lose anything.

If Mr. Watanabe takes the initiative to refuse, Sakuraba will firmly stand on his side.

This is how Princess Sakuraba behaves.

Being invited so warmly by her two "sisters", Watanabe Noriko looked a little embarrassed.

She knew that in the island country, it was very common for female friends or sisters to bathe together, and it was no big deal, not to mention that they were now considered "sisters."

Logically speaking, Jizi shouldn't refuse this kindness, and with Yeyue and Xiaoyao sisters around...

Maybe it could really help her when she's washing and putting on makeup, so she doesn't have to be so busy.

but……

Jiko still felt a little shy instinctively.

Asking her to take a bath in front of someone other than her husband Watanabe, even if the other person is a woman, Kiko would still feel uncomfortable.

More importantly, Noriko didn't want to leave her husband Watanabe alone in the room.

Noriko wanted to be with Watanabe.

Noriko subconsciously looked at Watanabe, with a hint of help and helplessness in her eyes.

"No need to trouble you." Watanabe Toru immediately received his wife's signal, which was exactly what he wanted.

Watanabe took a step forward, naturally pulled Noriko to his side, and gave Hoshimi Haruka and Saotome Hazuki a gentle but irresistible smile:
“If you want to take a bath together, then go and enjoy it.

"It's enough for me to take care of Jizi here."

How could Watanabe allow Hoshimi Haruka and Saotome Hazuki to be alone with Noriko in private? Especially in such a defenseless environment as the bathroom!
Watanabe couldn't help but worry whenever Noriko was even a little out of his sight.

What's more, she has to stay with the sinister Saotome Hazuki and the equally troublesome Hoshimi Haruka at the same time.

Even though they have temporarily become his partners and comrades because of their common enemies and interests, Toru Watanabe would never feel comfortable leaving Noriko to any of them, even for just a moment of solitude.

His wife must be protected by him personally, and Watanabe Toru will not allow any potential risks and uncertainties to approach.

When Hoshimi Haruka and Saotome Hazuki heard what Watanabe Tetsuya said and saw his obvious attitude of protecting Noriko and excluding them, the enthusiastic smiles on their faces couldn't help but fade a little.

They felt very bored.

I originally thought that I could take the opportunity of bathing together with Kiko to show my "sisterly love" in front of Kiko and get closer to her.

Now it seems that this man, Tetsuya Watanabe, treats his wife like the apple of his eye and protects her like that, no one can get in his way.

Without Shimizu Noriko, the "mediator" who could interject and lighten the atmosphere, what would make Hoshimi Haruka and Saotome Hazuki, the two girls, alone with Sakuraba Miki as the onlooker, spend time together?
That's a disaster!

There was already a lot of resentment between them and they disliked each other. Normally, if Yukiko or Watanabe were not present, they would think it a waste of time to say even one more word.

Now let these two women who "dislike each other" go bathing and chat together?

The scene is so embarrassing just thinking about it that I can dig a castle out of it with my toes.

The fact that they didn't pull each other's hair and fight on the spot can be considered that their patience has increased!

Therefore, Hoshimi Haruka and Saotome Hazuki no longer wanted to continue pretending to be polite... (End of this chapter)