Since inheriting a portion of his estate, he hasn't yet experienced a significant amount of fighting.

As he was lost in thought and walking down the corridor, he heard hurried footsteps approaching.

Ryunosuke Akutagawa's voice came before his footsteps.

"Hey, Mr. Uesugi, wait a minute!"

Uesugi Kiyoshi stopped and turned around, only to be met with Akutagawa Ryunosuke's face full of fanaticism.

He caught up with Uesugi Kiyoshi and began to talk incessantly.

"I said, Mr. Uesugi, I never expected you to have this ability."

He addressed him as "boss" and flattered Uesugi Kiyoshi, giving Uesugi Kiyoshi a sense of foreboding.

Ryunosuke Akutagawa pulled his phone out of his pocket and tapped the screen with a frenzy.

As he swiped his finger, photos of beautiful women with excellent looks and temperament appeared on his phone.

"These are beautiful girls I've carefully selected; they're mostly the darlings of major conglomerates."

"Come on, Mr. Uesugi, take a look and pick one you like. I'll arrange it for you."

"Don't worry, I'll use all the resources of the association to be your wingman. You just need to focus on picking up girls."

"How could I have overlooked this before? With your looks, your charisma, and your skills, you're definitely a heartthrob!"

"Those sheltered young ladies would probably like someone like you, a handsome young man as sharp as a sword, wouldn't they?"

"Consider it a contribution to the association's development—quick! Pick one! Or buy them all!"

Ryunosuke Akutagawa was like a madam, and what was most terrifying was that Kiyoshi Uesugi actually saw a hint of seriousness in his eyes.

This person was probably joking; about 70% of their remarks were jokes.

But if Uesugi Kiyoshi really agrees, Akutagawa Ryunosuke might actually provide all sorts of assistance to help Uesugi Kiyoshi woo girls.

Marriage is always the best way to form an alliance, no matter the circumstances.

Of course, whether Uesugi Kiyoshi will mess things up, and whether he will be hacked to pieces if he does, is none of his concern.

Uesugi Kiyoshi was furious with Akutagawa Ryunosuke. This kid was clearly here to settle a personal score. Uesugi Kiyoshi had been putting him down before and had made his relationship with Li Fuyao and the Phoenix Inu family very clear. Akutagawa Ryunosuke was obviously unhappy about it.

"Get out!"

"Do you take me for the top male escort at some host club?"

"If you want to use seduction, go ahead and use it yourself. Don't you have a pretty face too?"

"And that Dazai guy—he's better at dealing with women than I am, isn't he?"

"Don't try to disgust me, or I'll hit you!"

It's obvious that Uesugi Kiyoshi's defenses have been breached.

Ryunosuke Akutagawa, with a grin, pressed his advantage.

"Don't say that. This is a win-win situation for both of us. You'll get a bunch of cute girlfriends, and I'll get a lot of money."

"If you take the daughters of the six major conglomerates into your harem, wouldn't it be within reach for the Collectors Association to unify the country, take over the cabinet, and become the leader?"

Ryunosuke Akutagawa was incredibly nasty; he cleverly applied what Kiyoshi Uesugi had said not long ago—that's just his awful personality.

Most of the linkers are mentally unstable, and this is where it becomes very apparent.

Uesugi Kiyoshi's facial muscles twitched slightly, as if he wanted to say something, but he was interrupted by Akutagawa Ryunosuke.

"Hey, we already have Miss Fuyao, so having a few more won't be a problem, right? Anyway, you..."

He stopped mid-sentence, his expression stiffening, his sarcastic words abruptly cut short.

He paused for a second, coughed heavily, and said seriously, "I'm going to check how the investigation is going. You go ahead with your work, goodbye!"

After saying that, he fled in panic.

Uesugi Kiyoshi frowned, sensing something was amiss.

He was a little flustered from the teasing and hadn't paid much attention. Now that he'd calmed down, he seemed to smell a familiar scent behind him.

The aroma of fresh grass carries the scent of food.

Uesugi Kiyoshi raised an eyebrow, mentally cursing Akutagawa Ryunosuke to the point of absurdity, and turned around with a sense of foreboding.

He saw Xingzi standing there timidly, head down, fidgeting with the hem of her clothes in her hands.

Some of the oversized aprons had faint oil stains, and the long hair was tied in a bun, probably to prevent it from falling out while cooking.

She was dressed like a virtuous housewife, but she was a little short.

Uesugi Kiyoshi felt a chill run down his spine—if he caught Akutagawa Ryunosuke today, he would at least knock out two of his teeth to vent his anger.

Kyoko probably heard everything he just said.

Especially the line, "Anyway, there's already a Miss Fuyao."

When a girl hears these words, she can basically imagine a melodramatic soap opera that goes on for over a hundred episodes.

Seeing Kyoko's current state gave Uesugi Kiyoshi a headache.

Did this backfire?

He has been avoiding the issue.

If he can say that his feelings for Rin are merely those of a brother and sister, and his feelings for Azuma Maki are those of admiration, then he can still have a clear conscience.

So, regardless of whether it's his past or present life, he could never say that he had "no romantic feelings" for Xingzi and Li Fuyao.

One was a well-behaved maid who grew up with him, and the other was a virtuous wife who devoted herself to him and waited for him for a thousand years.

Give one up?

impossible.

He wants them all.

When Li Fuyao was with Uesugi Kiyoshi, she never brought up Kyoko's matter too much, because she knew that once Uesugi Kiyoshi's memories were awakened, making him leave Kyoko would only plunge him into painful entanglement, and there would be no result.

Xingzi and Li Fuyao are different.

Aoandon knew the person she loved too well; her memories of her had never been erased.

But Kyoko never mentioned any other girls in front of Uesugi Kiyoshi.

She might just be insecure.

She feels that she is already very satisfied with what she has now.

And they enjoyed it.

They could have lived peacefully together, until Uesugi Kiyoshi resolved the "main conflict."

There will be plenty of time to slowly figure out emotional issues later.

Just like playing a game, the romance storyline certainly needs to be explored slowly, but no matter what, leveling up, getting equipment, learning skills, and defeating the big boss is the right way to go.

Reality isn't a visual novel; it's an RPG, after all.

pity.

A treacherous teammate dealt a heavy blow to Uesugi Kiyoshi, avenging his earlier defeat.

Chapter 310 A Scumbag

Nohara Kyoko lowered her head, her clothes almost crumpled.

Uesugi Kiyoshi, at a loss, only felt a pain in his tooth roots.

He had never experienced this situation before. He could easily find some sweet words to coax the girl from his memory, even if it meant swallowing his pride.

"How to comfort your girlfriend who has discovered you're having an affair" -- This question is definitely beyond Uesugi Kiyoshi's knowledge.

Although it's not quite right to say it like that, it's not an exaggeration to use it as an analogy.

Uesugi Kiyoshi is now like a middle-aged man who has cheated on his wife and is caught red-handed by her virtuous wife.

He was also a little flustered.

He managed a strained smile, took a step forward, and tried to explain something.

Kyoko, noticing his movement, took a half-step back like a startled animal.

Uesugi Kiyoshi was somewhat taken aback—this was the first time Kyoko had made a move to avoid him.

She would usually blush when she came to greet me.

He stopped in his tracks, his throat tightening, but he didn't know what to say.

Kyoko Nohara's mind was in complete turmoil.

She seems carefree and adorably silly all day long. She spends most of her time in the kitchen and is best at doing housework.

This doesn't mean she's not smart.

Women, regardless of age, have an innate sensitivity to certain things.

Kyoko Nohara knew that she had many rivals in love.

After all, before she met Uesugi Kiyoshi, this scholar in school had received countless love letters from female high school students.

After meeting Uesugi Kiyoshi, Kyoko Nohara encountered even more unimaginable "love rivals."

Whether it's the elegant and graceful Miss Dongwen, or the ethereal and otherworldly Li Fuyao, both are enough to make any girl with her background feel ashamed.

Because they are all dazzling enough, like the blazing sun and the frosty moon, shining brightly.

In comparison, apricots are like the faint glow of fireflies, unable to compete with its brilliance.

but

Even fireflies have people they want to light up.

Kyoko Nohara kept fantasizing that it would be nice to just live like this.

He shamelessly stayed by Uesugi-kun's side, watching him study and practice swordsmanship, keeping watch over him as he left early and returned late, accompanying him as he grew up, and accompanying him as he grew old.

This is truly the happiest thing.

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