I practiced as a monk alone in Japan.

Chapter 205: The Most Unfilial Episode

The car drove for a long time; it was a long distance from the seaside to Asagiri Rin's house.

The journey felt as long as the distance from the orphanage to Zhaori Private High School.

During that time, I worked countless part-time jobs, studied countless books, and of course, faced the lack of understanding from many lovely elders at the orphanage.

Why not choose a family that seems nice? You're so likable; you could easily lead a simpler, easier life. It would also be more beneficial for your future.

Walking alone in this world is exhausting, and most of the elders in the orphanage didn't understand Tsukino Gen back then.

However, Gen Tsukino never explained these things in detail. His explanation was simple: he was already old enough not to trouble others and could take care of himself.

Humans are social animals. Anything that cannot be separated from society will always be connected and inevitably involve contact with others.

It encompasses every aspect of life, including clothing, food, housing, and transportation.

He never envied his orphanage friends, nor did he ever dream of a simple life. He relied entirely on himself, so life was never easy. His consistently lazy and languid demeanor stemmed from his desire to avoid being seen as someone in need of pity.

He's perfectly normal, sitting normally in this car.

To face truly important figures, the heads of powerful families, in a normal manner.

There was no inferiority complex, no timidity, and no wild thoughts. I got off the bus safely and smoothly.

"I'm sorry, Tsukino-kun. This invitation came so suddenly, and I didn't prepare anything. My house might be a bit messy."

Standing in front of the large courtyard halfway up the mountain, the woman gracefully stepped out of the car and said with a slight apology.

The boy wondered, how chaotic would a mansion have to be to be considered truly chaotic? Of course, this wasn't meant literally; it was just a polite way of putting it. Logically speaking, Asagiri Rin's mother had no reason to be overly polite to him.

Unless she knows everything that happened to her.

Of course, this possibility does exist, and the probability isn't low. After all, it's a family like that; they wouldn't do anything so outrageous as to need to hide it from the whole world. That's just his style of doing things.

He didn't need to be a meticulous, genius criminal, erasing evidence so completely that the whole world couldn't find it. He kept things simple, maintaining a level that everyone turned a blind eye to.

For example, the police force on Morita Chinatsu's side has money to burn, income to earn, and achievements to show for it, so who would bother to investigate who actually did all this?

For example, on Bai Fengfeng's side, Bai Feng Hongye achieved final victory, but at the same time, she felt a huge threat from this young man. She realized she couldn't cause any trouble in front of him, so she wouldn't bother to invite trouble. Nor would she expose his affairs and damage her own prestige.

After all, those under Bai Feng still recognized her as the new master whom Bai Feng hoped to become. They probably even regarded her as a promising young queen.

If you truly want to understand yourself, you need to dig deep and possess considerable strength and an intelligence network. It's not impossible to know these things and analyze the subtle clues of your own role in them.

The woman before him perfectly fit all these criteria, yet Tsukino Gen felt no sense of crisis. Judging from his current circumstances, he was an excellent candidate for recruitment, not a target for making enemies. Since she was Asagiri Rin's mother, she couldn't possibly be an idiot.

"How could that be? It's already an honor for me to be here. I would be honored to be a security guard at the entrance."

Since the other party was so polite, Tsukino Gen was naturally going to be even more polite in return!
Upon hearing this, Jun Asagiri couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"We can't afford a security guard as handsome as you here, but you would look great as a poster on the door."

Used as a poster photo? For what reason? The son-in-law of the Asagiri family?
Asagiri Rin looked at her mother with a strange expression, "Anyone who didn't know better would think it was some kind of advertisement."

The woman gave her young daughter a reproachful look, "I was just joking with Tsukino-kun, you child, you really have a way with words."

Asagiri Rin snorted and turned her head away, only to see Tsukino Gen's slightly smug expression.

Honestly, what is he so smug about?

Do you really think he can win over women of all ages?

"Go inside, you don't mind standing outside."

As if she were enjoying the spectacle and didn't care at all that she was a key person involved, Asagiri Rin took the initiative to hold Tsukino Gen's hand.

Gen Tsukino was being dragged along when he secretly glanced at Jun Asagiri's expression. She didn't seem surprised at all; instead, she was smiling with her eyes narrowed.

I hate squinty eyes the most!

"Your mom's still here, is it okay for her to hold my hand?"

Gen Tsukino blinked, feigning innocence, and asked, at that moment transforming himself into a submissive boyfriend who naturally appears weak in front of his domineering girlfriend. This is why Miki Mochizuki praised him for his acting talent.

He can play different roles in different situations without feeling out of place at all.

"Don't give me that. Can't you tell she knows everything? Stop pretending now. Try shaking off my hand."

Asagiri Rin stared coldly at the boy.

Gen Tsukino innocently replied, "Why would I let go? Your hand feels so comfortable."

"Really? How does it compare to Kazama?"

She still couldn't forget that woman.

Gen Tsukino turned his head to look at the luxurious mansion, which was located halfway up the mountain, understated yet extravagant.

It blends perfectly with the environment, as if you can still hear the sound of a mountain spring. The antique architectural style is somewhat similar to the Butterfly Water Courtyard. However, its cultural heritage is definitely not comparable to that of a yakuza organization like the White Summit.

It seems like there are a lot of people and tourists crowding the subway in Zhaori. But that hurried bustle is nothing compared to these long-lived 'monsters'.

It is a world completely different from the busy lives of ordinary people, and they naturally enjoy the peace and tranquility that they cannot have.

"Your house is so big, don't you often get lost?"

A clumsy attempt to change the subject, Asagiri Rin rolled her eyes, but didn't let go of his hand. She led him into the courtyard.

The spacious foyer has wooden floors and is filled with a faint fragrance of incense.

There weren't any nannies or bodyguards coming in or out, so they were probably well hidden. They try not to appear unless requested by the owner.

"Will you get lost in your own house?"

Asagiri Rin asked in an annoyed tone.

Gen Tsukino thought for a moment, "My house isn't that big either."

"It's okay. If you come to visit often, you'll realize that nothing is really different."

Asagiri Jun walked over with a smile, picked up the teapot on the coffee table, and seemed to be about to pour tea for the boy.

Tsukino Gen quickly said, "No need for that, Auntie. I don't know anything about tea, it would be a waste to give it to me."

"That's true, young people drinking this kind of stuff will look a bit old-fashioned."

"Old-fashioned? How could that be? It's just that you're too young to appreciate the maturity and sophistication that your aunt possesses. Maturity and old-fashionedness are not the same thing."

"Ha ha ha ha."

Asagiri Jun smiled even more happily.

Asagiri Rin released her grip and glanced at the boy. "Why were you so tongue-tied when you were with me? Now you're a walking encyclopedia of flattery."

"You're so good with words. Kaoru, go to the fridge and get some juice or cola for Tsukino-kun."

"No need, no need, I'll just drink plain water."

"Really? Is Tsukino-kun always this reserved?"

Asagiri Rin glanced at her and said, "This person is incredibly boring. She has no hobbies and only drinks plain water or mineral water."

Jun Asagiri complained, "How is this boring? Young people don't like drinking those fancy drinks, which proves they are calm and reliable."

Where is he reliable? Does he mean he's very reliable in terms of being philandering and promiscuous?
Asagiri Rin was too lazy to say anything, and didn't know what her mother was trying to do. "Why don't you two get a paternity test? Anyway, I don't look like her biological child."

This is obviously a joke, after all, just looking at their appearances, the mother and daughter have a lot in common. It's just that their personalities are quite different.

"Auntie, you have such a good eye for people. If there were more wine available, I would have toasted you at least once."

"Hahaha, it's okay, we can drink at dinner. It's been so long since anyone's had a drink with me. Xiao Lin, you clearly like drinking, but you insist on opening a bar outside and won't drink with me at home. What's it called, Paper Airplane? The name is weird too."

What seemed like a casual remark actually proved that he had been paying attention to the two of them for some time.

Mentioning paper airplanes was definitely not unfounded; after all, although the two of them hadn't been to the paper airplane shop many times, quite a few things had happened between them. Asagiri Rin wasn't guilty at all. She lowered her head to drink her tea and then said casually, "What's the point of drinking with you? Besides, do you really enjoy persuading students who are still in school to drink?"

Asagiri Jun said nonchalantly, "So what if you're still in school? When your mother was just a month old, your grandfather dipped chopsticks in shochu and gave it to me to taste."

"It's fortunate that the wine you tasted back then wasn't fake."

"You kid!"

Jun Asagiri seemed quite angry, turning to look at Gen Tsukino, "It's all thanks to Tsukino-kun, I wonder how many people in this world can put up with this kid's temper."

Gen Tsukino smiled and replied, "In my opinion, Asagiri-san has a very cute personality. She may seem to be very sarcastic, but she is actually very kind-hearted."

"Kind-hearted? Even I, as a mother, wouldn't dare say that."

Jun Asagiri looked at Rin Asagiri strangely.

The girl gently reached out and pinched Tsukino Gen's thigh. Tsukino Gen smiled without making a face, while Asagiri Rin pinched him and then rubbed his thigh with her palm.

"That's because you don't understand me. I'm just a perfect girl."

He proudly raised his face.

Jun Asagiri laughed, "Talking is no fun. I'll have someone cook. Does Tsukino-kun have any dietary restrictions?"

Gen Tsukino blinked. "Didn't you say I'd cook?"

"Huh? I thought it was a joke."

"How could that be? I didn't prepare a gift for my first visit, so please accept this humble offering."

Asagiri Rin narrowed her eyes at the boy who was unusually volunteering, "You should probably pass, I'm afraid I'll get food poisoning from the food you make."

He still seemed harsh, but Tsukino Gen knew very well that this girl didn't want to be hurt.

I thought my cooking skills were just average, not as good as I claimed.

But what can I do when my buddy is an all-powerful superman? I have to show her that there's nothing I can't do well except give birth.

The boy stood up.

"It seems that Asagiri-san doesn't know me well enough. Please wait a moment."

Junya Asagiri stood up. "I'll take you to the kitchen. It's quite big, and there might be some things you don't know where they are. Do you need my help?"

Gen Tsukino quickly replied, "No, no, and besides, I'm going to be cooking Chinese food, so there might be a lot of fumes later. You and Asagiri are such beautiful women, you shouldn't be contaminated by this kind of thing, it's best if you don't come in."

"What are you saying, Tsukino-kun? But you've really thought this through."

"Just let Morita-neechan come in and help."

Kaoru Morita, who was watching the show from the sidelines: ? ? ?

Wait, are you saying I'm not a woman?

I'm pretty too, okay!

Despite what Tsukino Gen said, Asagiri Rin and Asagiri Jun still accompanied the boy to the kitchen.

Just as she said, the kitchen was indeed very large, fully equipped with all kinds of kitchen utensils. There was an oven, a grill, a microwave, and even some kitchen utensils that Tsukino Gen had never seen before.

But you don't need that; a simple pot and stove are enough.

"Can he really cook?"

Asagiri Jun watched Tsukino Gen looking for materials with great seriousness and whispered to the girl next to her.

Asagiri Rin replied irritably, "How should I know? I haven't eaten it."

"We've known each other for so long, and I've never cooked for you?"

"How many high school students would invite someone they know to eat a meal they've cooked?"

Jun Asagiri smiled smugly, "Your dad started cooking for me less than six months after he met me, even though he wasn't very good at it."

Is this something to be proud of?

Asagiri Rin scoffed dismissively, "But what he makes is definitely better than what Dad makes."

"How do you know if you've never eaten it?"

"I don't know, but what he's going to do is definitely not shameful, especially since he's taking such initiative this time."

"Wow, you know him so well? We were arguing just now."

Asagiri Rin gave a soft snort.

"It's normal for people our age to argue. We're not really enemies, so what's wrong with arguing?"

"Nothing much, I just think you're great the way you are, much better than when you were so lifeless."

Seeing the way her mother said those words, Asagiri Rin wanted to say something, but then gave up.

The two of them looked towards Tsukino Gen at the same time.

Then the boy calmly placed a whole block of tofu on the table and casually picked up a kitchen knife.

Asagiri Jun suddenly remembered something and said, "Cutting tofu requires a lot of knife skills. I remember your dad couldn't even cut tofu into pieces properly back then; it almost turned into tofu dregs."

"Da da da da da!"

The words just finished.

Then I heard a strange noise.

All that could be seen was the boy wielding the kitchen knife, his arm movements becoming afterimages, yet his entire body remained motionless, like an unyielding mountain.

His expression was relaxed and carefree.

His subordinates were swift as the wind, wielding sharp blades.

Before the two could recover from the commotion, the boy deftly twisted his wrist, creating a flourish with his knife.

The tofu pieces on the cutting board immediately broke apart.

It's not some broken tofu residue, nor is it a collection of tofu blocks.

Instead, the tofu strands are distinct, uniform in thickness, and without any visible breaks.

The two women widened their eyes slightly.

At this moment, Tsukino Gen looked over apologetically, "Maybe it's because you guys are watching, I was a little nervous, so I cut it a bit too thick."

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Jun Asagiri opened his mouth.

Rin Asagiri, who was standing to the side, said calmly, "One of my hobbies is to show off in front of beautiful women."

Jun Asagiri nodded.

"I can tell, but he really is kind of handsome."

Asagiri Rin scoffed at it.

"What are you pretending for? Really? Anyway, Dad was definitely not as handsome as him back in the day."

Jun Asagiri: ? ? ?

Who talks about their father like that?!

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(End of this chapter)