I practiced as a monk alone in Japan.

Chapter 143 The outcome is still undecided?

Morita Kaoru certainly didn't find the scene before her to be that hard to understand; to be honest, she was a little taken aback.

I'm definitely shipping the young lady and Tsukino Gen. I can't possibly ship Kazama Sakura, right? She's my own sister, after all.
Gen Tsukino is such a terrible scumbag, an uncontrollable guy. He should be left to someone capable to handle. You can't call him a garbage dump; it's just that one thing can subdue another.

Although she often demonstrates a level of self-control that even a young lady from a wealthy family wouldn't normally possess, she is at least capable of bearing any consequences.

But in that case, it's unlikely that the lady won't react, right?

I won't see you off tonight.

The girl in high heels got into the back seat, and Tsukino Gen didn't offer to get in either.

Seeing the girl's demeanor turn aloof again, the boy nodded.

"Yeah. Anyway, at least now I can finally afford to take a taxi."

Asagiri Rin narrowed her eyes, "But if I want to cancel the supplementary card, it's just a matter of making one phone call."

"What you're saying is, taking my life is just a matter of a word."

Looking at the boy's playful and mischievous appearance, what flickered in Asagi Rin's eyes was not a dangerous glint, but rather a youthful charm that still lingered after breaking through certain boundaries.

"Isn't it just about a pair of feet?"

He's even flirting with his buddies now? He's really gotten too big for his britches.

He simply moved closer and said with a smile.

"Next time you don't wear stockings, remember to wear an anklet. Those are nice."

Rin Asagiri:? ? ?

The boy had already gone to hail a taxi by the roadside, leaving Asagiri Rin, her face flushed, sitting in the back seat questioning her existence.

It seems that simply controlling this young man is far from enough. He still has the strength to fight back, even though she has already paid a price she could never have imagined before. She has even crossed many of her own bottom lines.

But it doesn't matter now.

This is a night where I won't regret it when I wake up tomorrow. I won't be scratching my head wondering if I was crazy to do such a thing.

This was a well-thought-out decision, not a spur-of-the-moment one. Most importantly, I was very satisfied with Tsukino Gen's performance tonight.

He was a boy who felt unique and irreplaceable, just like himself.

……

"How are the injured people?"

"A hospital has been arranged, and a sum of money has been distributed as compensation. As for those who have been put in the bureau, they have all been selected, so there shouldn't be any major problems."

The courtyard at night.

Having turned down many engagements in the past few days, Mochizuki Miki looked calmly at the gray-haired woman in front of her.

She is also his niece.

Mochizuki Miki thought for a moment and asked, "Has Daigo Nakajima contacted you yet?"

Bai Feng Hongye hesitated for a moment, then raised her crystal-clear eyes, "He called that woman first."

That woman was naturally her stepmother, officially recognized, but clearly had lost control of the situation. She had to thank her aunt for this; without her, she might not have been so quick to decide to remove those prone to causing trouble.

Mochizuki Miki smiled. "He's still trying to tell you that you're not capable of sitting at the table, and that he approves more of your stepmother's status. It's a very normal tactic, and it's also for show to the people below."

Bai Feng Hongye nodded. "I understand what he means. But it doesn't matter anymore. That woman can't do anything, and she still called me. He explained that it was all a misunderstanding, and that this is a critical moment for Bai Feng. Both sides should unite against the common enemy and overcome the difficulties together."

"How did you answer?"

Mochizuki Miki reached out and touched her neck. She hadn't been sleeping well these past two days, having returned to her home after being away for so long. Below her fair neck were her clearly defined collarbones.

Although her clothes weren't particularly revealing, they still caught Shiramine Momiji's eye.

I often saw my aunt when I was little, and later I learned that she had changed her surname and become a nationally renowned star. Compared to before, my aunt has become more mature and reliable. Her charm as a mature woman is almost irresistible to me.

If one was initially curious about why their father praised this woman so highly, then after these past few days of her helping them handle affairs within the Baifeng Association, and the abilities she displayed, that truly changed things.
Shiramine Koyo felt somewhat unworthy of sitting in this position.

He didn't understand why, even though he had clearly stated that he could entrust important matters to her, she still refused to take them.

Was it because of a personal relationship, or something else?

Bai Feng Hongye's gaze shifted from the snow-white expanse of her chest. The young woman, her face slightly flushed, said softly, "I told him that from now on, my stepmother has no say in Bai Feng's affairs; only I do. He can communicate directly with me if there's anything." Then he didn't say anything and hung up the phone after a few words.

Mochizuki Miki smiled. As a natural-born actress, her most captivating moments weren't about elaborate performances, but about letting her true self shine. Coupled with the beauty mark at the corner of her eye, her smile made the bright room even more dazzling.

"That's a good answer. The old man is probably a bit angry now. He might have thought of your ambitious stepmother, or maybe me. But he probably didn't expect you to challenge him. He previously judged that you didn't have the courage or the qualifications."

"Isn't this good?"

Bai Feng Hongye lowered her gaze slightly, not wanting the other person to notice that she was always secretly watching her.

"Ok?"

"It makes one appear overconfident and is most likely to be looked down upon."

"Makes sense."

Mochizuki Miki nodded, then looked out the window.

Only then did Shiramine Koyo dare to look more boldly at the woman's flawless profile. "So what should we do next?"

"Have you forgotten someone?"

"Ok?"

"After this is done, we should see what that person's attitude is and then inform Kitagawa Shiroo."

Bai Feng Hongye immediately understood, but she also had some doubts.

"It is indeed appropriate to meet, but what attitude should we adopt? Being too polite will make people look down on us. If we are too serious, won't they feel offended?" This was the only sentence Mochizuki Miki left for the other party at this moment.

"Let people feel your sincerity, but don't let them look down on you. You can be polite first and then resort to force, but don't resort to force first and then be polite."

Gen Tsukino received the call at nine o'clock in the morning.

Last night after I got back, I was kept on the phone by Kazama Sakura for over an hour. If Tsukino Gen hadn't pretended to be sleepy, it probably would have lasted for two hours.

To be honest, Tsukino Gen didn't see long phone conversations as a particularly special ritual. It's mainly because these girls felt that the relationship was special and they should do something special to prove that it had indeed progressed; it was more of a confirmation.

It's okay to indulge him to this extent; he has plenty of time.

Anyway, I'll have to pay it back eventually. As for how to pay it back... the results should be out soon, so I need to find some time to talk to Sakuraba-sensei.

Just as I was thinking about this, the phone rang.

"Hey."

"Hello! I'm Kitagawa Shiroo, do you remember me?"

Upon hearing that name, Tsukino Gen knew he had made the right decision to clear his schedule today. According to his prediction, this was the time. If he hadn't received this call today, he would have silently lost points in his mind.

After all, if you don't understand the importance of decisive action and speed in special circumstances, it proves that the other party lacks courage.

It wasn't difficult for the other party to get his phone number. He was fearless and didn't even think about changing his phone number, so it was normal for them to be able to find it.

"Yes. I remember. Is there something you need?"

"That's right. We've almost finished what you asked us to do. The master here asked me to ask if you have time to meet with me recently. There are some important matters to discuss."

"Have time."

Do you have any preferences regarding the location? You are also flexible with the time.

"It's alright, you guys decide."

Do you have time today?

"can."

When Kitagawa Shiroo hung up the phone, he found his back covered in sweat, not a cold sweat from fear.

I was just a little apprehensive.

After all, I still can't forget the feeling of despair when the other person put me on the edge of a high-rise building, and I can't help but try to please them when I hear their voice.

There's nothing you can do about it, that's human nature.

If you are strong, others will be weak. If you are weak, others will be strong.

"What did you say?"

After hanging up the phone, Kitagawa Shiro turned around and respectfully looked at the gray-haired woman who was calmly sipping tea in her seat, her demeanor becoming increasingly reserved.

"Miss, they've already agreed. We have time today, how would you like to prepare?"

Bai Feng Hongye's face was expressionless as she spoke softly.

Please come this way.

"This place... is it the Butterfly Water Courtyard?"

Kitagawa Shirofumi was taken aback.

"What, no?"

Shiramine Koyo looked at the other person with a cold face, and Kitagawa Shiro quickly nodded, "Okay, okay, I'll send the message right away."

Kitagawa Shiro left the front porch.

Following closely behind was a woman with a beauty mark under her eye who appeared from the side.

"You've got some nerve, inviting people right here. Aren't you afraid they won't come?"

Shiramine Koyo looked at the woman, concealing the strange look in her eyes.

She answered softly.

"Auntie, if you don't dare to come here, then you can't be considered a master. We'll have to handle everything ourselves."

Mochizuki Miki smiled. "If he comes, it not only shows that he has something to offer, but it also lets Nakajima Daigo's people know that he has sided with us, leaving him with no way out."

"My aunt is so smart."

Shiramine Koyo revealed a slightly playful smile.

Mochizuki Miki's smile faded.

"But don't be too optimistic about everything. Truly capable people won't willingly be manipulated or always be in a passive position. In any case, you need to be careful."

Shiramine Koyo smiled and replied, "Don't worry, I will."

But this rapidly growing, almost gifted young woman gently gathered her gray hair with her fingers.

But what I was thinking was.

If you can't control the other person, then you'll be the one being controlled.

Of course, I am definitely more fair than Daigo Nakajima.

But you really shouldn't think of yourself as just a woman.

Who controls whom is not necessarily true.

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(End of this chapter)