I practiced as a monk alone in Japan.

Chapter 258 The Luckiest Person

"Actually, Xiaolin's room wasn't intentionally made so big. I just felt that if her room was bigger, she would have more private space and be able to adapt to what it's like to live independently."

A table laden with a dazzling array of dishes.

Gen Tsukino's experience was truly eye-opening.

Different cuisines, different dishes. This is no longer a distinction between different cooking styles within a single country, but rather a difference between countries.

Asagiri Jun smiled and said to Tsukino Gen.

The boy looked up at the mature and beautiful woman. "Hmm? Why are you suddenly saying these things to me, Auntie? I don't mean anything by it. It's just that I don't think I'd be surprised at what her room looks like, given the Asagiri family's wealth."

"It's because I'm worried that you think Xiaolin is a spoiled child."

Rin Asagiri:? ? ?

No, why bring this up?
Let him think what he thinks; the whole world will think the same way anyway. He's just making conversation for the sake of it.

Gen Tsukino found it somewhat amusing; it was clearly one of the 'meaningless topics' for casual banter at the dinner table. After all, it would be strange if a girl like Rin Asagiri, living in such a family, wasn't spoiled.

This is why so many people generally feel that this girl is hard to handle, and even more afraid to approach her, even though she is so beautiful.

"I don't think there's anything wrong with girls being pampered. At least once they've seen good things, they won't be deceived by cheap things."

Asagiri Rin glared at Tsukino Gen with annoyance, "You have the nerve to call others cheap?"

Gen Tsukino blinked. "I'm quite expensive too, you could even say I'm getting a bargain."

"Puch."

Before Asagiri Rin could even react, Asagiri Jun burst into laughter. Asagiri Rin herself couldn't keep a straight face and, suppressing her laughter, kicked the boy.

Watching her daughter eat as if she were sulking, but the smile on her lips betrayed her like a mirror.

Jun Asagiri said with a smile, "I've never liked portraying characters like this, saying things like cheap or expensive, it doesn't sound nice."

Gen Tsukino smiled and replied, "Actually, Auntie, there's no need to be so polite. This world gradually defines everyone in this way; the value one can create determines one's inherent attributes. If I were any more ordinary, I might be considered one of the cheap ones, after all, my background is what it is, and I've never thought of denying it."

Jun Asagiri did not refute Gen Tsukino's statement.

She simply looked at the boy calmly and said, "If that's the case, then you're already creating your value. At least your consistent and excellent grades, as well as your outstanding athletic ability, prove that. I think, if you want to, you can become anyone you want to be."

The boy thought for a moment, "Actually, I think things are fine as they are now. Doing things at the right age is normal and reasonable, and I don't miss out on any of the things I need. Of course, if Asagiri-kun needs anything, I can still do some things for her."

Jun Asagiri looked at her daughter.

There was a hint of anticipation in her eyes.

The girl didn't even look up, and simply replied, "I also think you're fine as you are now, maybe you should tone it down a bit more."

"Why?" Jun Asagiri asked, puzzled.

"It's simple. He already attracts enough girls. He's like an idol in school even before he's debuted. Do you think I'd want him to become some kind of national boyfriend?"

Asagiri Jun's eyes were indifferent. "Excellent men are never short of women."

"So there's no need for him to be that outstanding. What else do we expect him to do? Create inventions and become a figure who goes down in history? Or become a global celebrity? I doubt he has the patience for that."

"That's a pity. Since Xiao Lin doesn't support it, it would make me sound like a villain if I said anything."

Asagiri Jun doesn't seem as regrettable as one might imagine. Of course, it could also be a habit of hiding her emotions. She gives people room to guess her mood, but you can never quite guess her true nature.

"Auntie is just concerned about Asagiri-kun, it's alright."

Gen Tsukino cleverly used this opportunity to back down, providing a perfectly acceptable way out.

The meal was coming to an end.

There weren't any important topics during the meal, and Tsukino Gen and Asagiri Rin didn't have any overt conversations at the table, but they did a lot of subtle actions under the table.

For example, it might just be a coincidence, without any special meaning, where their legs just happen to touch, and then they start behaving like children.

You crash into me, I'll bump into you.

It seemed they were determined to have a winner, but no one said how the outcome was decided. Anyway, Tsukino Gen was satisfied, since Asagiri Rin had changed into a skirt and he could feel the smooth texture of her thighs.

She is a wonderful person; being near her is a pleasant experience.

There's a certain beauty to it, like elementary school kids vying for the 38th parallel.

However, it was eventually ruined by Asagiri Jun.

As if suddenly remembering something, she said, "Oh right, your school's autumn field trip is about to start, right? This time it seems to be going to Qishi City."

Gen Tsukino was taken aback. "Really? Why did you know before I did?"

"As a board member, one should pay attention to the school's arrangements to some extent, since such activities require the use of school funds and naturally need to be approved by the board of directors."

The words just finished.

Asagiri Rin said sarcastically from the side, "You usually can't even be bothered to look at the school's projects, but now you're showing interest."

"You silly child, you're still studying at this school, how could I be too lazy to check on you? You've misunderstood your mother again, haven't you?"

Asagiri Rin rolled her eyes so hard they almost reached the sky.

"You better be."

"So, is Tsukino-kun planning to go on the autumn outing?"

Gen Tsukino thought for a moment, "It seems like you can see snow-capped mountains from Shigeshi."

"Of course, there are many filming locations for snow-capped mountains there, and many famous movie scenes have been filmed there. I went there when I was young, but I don't know what it looks like now. However, I remember that the most famous place in Qishi is the sunflower field."

"Sounds good, don't you think?" Tsukino Gen looked at the girl beside him.

Asagiri Rin narrowed her eyes, "I always feel that you secretly hope I don't go."

Gen Tsukino thought for a moment, "If you can only accept this situation if I agree with your statement, then I can agree."

"Grumpy."

The girl put down her chopsticks.

"I'm done eating."

Gen Tsukino also put down his chopsticks. At this time, the sky had not yet completely darkened, and the sunset was at its most brilliant.

Asagiri Jun looked at the two people opposite her with a smile.

"If you're in a hurry to get home, let Rin take you there."

"Why am I the one delivering it again?"

Asagiri Rin asked with a disgruntled expression. The laziness after finishing her meal seemed to make her want to just curl up on the sofa, her mind wandering to her phone screen.

"Isn't this perfect? ​​After eating, we can digest our food and take a walk or something."

Asagiri Jun said with a smile.

The girl frowned and said, "What kind of activity is this for the elderly? What kind of activity is this that young people take after meals to digest?"

"You're the old lady, is your mom that old? Forget it, if you don't want to go, let Xiaoxun take her."

Gen Tsukino, sitting in his seat, looked left and right, deep in thought.

Has anyone asked for their own opinion?

No, I didn't say I was leaving now. How come this matter seems to have been decided so casually? This is such a sophisticated way to ask you to leave. No wonder you're from a wealthy family.

What do you think, Tsukino-kun?

Jun Asagiri's gaze finally fell upon him, and the boy immediately adjusted his expression, smiling as he stood up.

"Actually, it doesn't matter whether someone takes me home or not. I can go back by myself."

Asagiri Rin rolled her eyes at the boy. "You're making such a pitiful face. Fine, I'll pity you this once. Let's go."

She stood up, grabbed a simple black coat, and put it over her dress.

Then, under Jun Asagiri's gaze, she slowly left.

Kaoru Morita was inside keeping watch, and the look in her eyes as she gazed at the mistress of the house was filled with an indescribable emotion.

There seemed to be some envy, and also some感慨 (gǎnkǎi, a complex emotion encompassing both admiration and reflection

It's as if through this young couple, I saw something that is rarely seen anymore, or something that once appeared in her.

It was inappropriate to break the peaceful atmosphere at this time, but Morita Kaoru felt it was her duty to say something.

"Do you need me to secretly follow her and keep an eye on her safety?"

Jun Asagiri shook her head. "With Tsukino around, she's perfectly safe."

Morita Kaoru might not know as much about the boy as this woman, since her information sources weren't solely from herself; she also had connections with other people. Since someone could enter and leave this mansion unscathed, every aspect of him must be transparent to Asagiri Jun.

Therefore, she had no need to refute or worry.

"Ah."

Do you think Tsukino Gen is a special person?

The woman suddenly asked.

Morita Kaoru felt like she'd heard this question many times before; it wasn't just her, it seemed like the young lady had asked a similar question as well.
However, since the question has been asked, it's probably because they're hoping for a new answer.

She said, "He's quite special. At least he can do things that his peers can't, and he's far more mature and cunning than those boys."

"Cunning? That's a good word."

Asagiri Jun curled the corners of her lips into a smile.

He seemed genuinely satisfied with the answer.

"His greatest cunning trait is his clear understanding of when to tell the truth and when to express his true feelings effectively. Many people, even if they are sincere, are hard to believe because if you speak too truthfully and forcefully, it will only arouse suspicion. He, on the other hand, knows how to make people completely trust him."

Speaking of it.

Jun Asagiri remarked with emotion, "So it's probably hard for Rin, who is this age, to let go of a guy like him who is so handsome and good-looking."

So, does the lady still harbor the idea of ​​severing ties with the two of them?

Indeed, there are many excellent men in this world, and he is not devoted enough. For a young lady like him, he is really not a good match, is he?

But if that's the case, what method would this woman take?

That way it will be reasonable and won't make the young lady resentful.

Then, at that moment, Jun Asagiri said something in a calm tone.

"What good luck! How come the daughter is luckier than her mother? Sigh."

"???"

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(End of this chapter)