My life in the underworld begins at the Takayanagi family!

Katsura Kotonoha then came over to greet Oki Haruka and gave her younger sister a lecture.

"You must be Kotoha. I learned some things about you from Suzuka. I am very grateful for your care of Ningxia over the past few days."

Haruka Oki wouldn't hold a grudge against an elementary school student, and she even expressed her gratitude to Kotonoha Katsura.

"Lingxia is very well-suited to the atmosphere here. In fact, she does more things that satisfy Mom than all of us sisters combined."

Therefore, it's the right thing for me to do when the time is right to help Suzuka.

After Katsura Kotonoha finished speaking, she immediately sat down next to Takayanagi Ichiro.

After hearing Katsura Kotonoha's words, Ōki Haruka took a liking to Katsura Manami and Ōki Suzuka, who were busy in the shop.

Haruka Oki was a little envious of how perfectly they coordinated their tasks, as if they were a real mother and daughter.

Chapter 373 Two Families Become One Family

Fortunately, Suzuka Ooki and Manami Katsura's cooperation didn't last long. There were still customers in the shop, so they couldn't do a thorough cleaning yet.

After finishing their work, Suzuka Ooki and Manami Katsura went to Ichiro Takayanagi's place.

Logically speaking, Suzuka Ooki should be sitting on the side with her mother, Haruka Ooki.

However, Suzuka Ōki did not make that choice, but instead sat next to Kotonoha Katsura.

In this family, Suzuka Ohki experienced a different kind of family affection.

She and Kotonoha have a sisterly friendship, so it's normal for them to sit together.

Moreover, Katsura Kotonoha also has Takayanagi Ichiro by her side.

If Katsura Kotonoha hadn't sat down next to Takayanagi Ichiro first, Ooki Suzuka would definitely have chosen to sit next to him.

After all, she had become Takayanagi Ichiro's woman yesterday, and having tasted the sweetness, she wanted to have more interaction with him.

Now that Suzuka Oki has made her choice, Manami Katsura can only sit next to Haruka Oki, since the seats next to Ichiro Takayanagi are already full.

Fortunately, the little girl Katsura was sitting in Takayanagi Ichiro's lap, otherwise four people wouldn't have been able to fit.

After sitting down, everyone introduced themselves again.

After the introductions were completed, Haruka Oki stood up from her seat and bowed slightly to Manami Katsura to express her apology.

"Mrs. Gui, we actually agreed on the phone that I wouldn't come over and disturb my daughter's situation here."

However, because I was too worried about my daughter, I did some bad things.

I'm truly sorry for the unpleasant experience this has given you.

Although Suzuka Ooki has a good relationship with this family, and he also wants to integrate into their family.

However, some things still need to be discussed openly. If you do something wrong, you should apologize and only end the matter after receiving the other party's forgiveness.

Actually, Haruka Oki apologized when they first met, but it was a one-on-one apology.

Even if there were witnesses, it would only be in front of Suzuka Oki and Ichiro Takayanagi.

Apologizing again in front of all the children, even elementary school students, would be much more formal.

When they were working together seamlessly to finish up the work, Suzuka Oki mentioned her family situation to Manami Katsura, hoping that Haruka Oki could integrate well into the family.

At that time, Katsura Manami did not express her opinion, which made Ooki Suzuka a little uneasy.

Even with Ichiro Takayanagi's help, it's not certain that they could change Manami Katsura's mind.

After hearing Haruka Oki's formal apology, Manami Katsura smiled.

Although she always had a smile on her face before, her smile now seems even more genuine.

"Lingxia has already told me about your family's situation and your plans for treatment."

I certainly have no objection, since I need not only a part-time job but also a full-time employee to help me.

I had considered hiring another experienced person from outside, but now that Mrs. Oki has come, you can fill that vacancy perfectly. Our two families can work together to make this store bigger and stronger.

Haruka Oki could sense the sincerity in Manami Katsura's temperament, which relieved her. Manami Katsura was truly a good woman.

"Lingxia, did something happen at your home?"

Katsura Kotonoha and Katsura Shin came here to help, but they were just acting as waitresses.

I couldn't work with Katsura Manami as an assistant, so I don't know what the two of them were talking about.

But now that the busy period is over, they can sit down and talk about anything.

Suzuka Ōki could sense the concern in Kotonoha Katsura's tone, so she briefly explained the changes in her family, mainly because of Ryuji Ōki.

Of course, Suzuka Oki still didn't reveal that she and her mother had become Ichiro Takayanagi's women.

Because she knew that Katsura Kotonoha also liked Takayanagi Ichiro and dreamed of becoming Takayanagi Ichiro's woman one day.

If, at this point, someone knew that Suzuka Ooki, a newcomer, had already taken the lead, they would definitely have some objections.

When she needs to be careful, Suzuka Ooki will not be arrogant.

After hearing Ooki Suzuka's story, the three members of the Katsura family were also very angry with Ooki Ryuji. They never expected that Ooki Suzuka's uncle would be that kind of man.

Ryuji Oki had been here twice, and the first time he was caught red-handed by the police.

The second time, they sent over a photo of Haruka Oki, which immediately summoned Suzuka Oki back home.

Therefore, they didn't have a good impression of Ryuji Ōki. Now that they know about Ryuji Ōki's vicious plan and his fate, they feel relieved.

“I’ve asked Brother Gao Liu for his opinion. My mom and I can become part-time and full-time employees of this shop. We can all work hard together here in the future.”

It was Suzuka Oki who said that two families would become one family; she was indeed quite suitable for the role.

“Great, that way my mom won’t have to go out and recruit employees, which will make things more peaceful for her.”

When Katsura Manami was looking to hire a part-time worker, Katsura Kotonoha and Katsura Kokoro had no objections.

The shop has been doing incredibly well since it reopened.

The two sisters came to help, but they couldn't solve much of the problem.

Then, Suzuka Ooki appeared as a part-time employee, which allowed her to relax for several days.

If Suzuka Ooki and her mother could join this family and work in the shop, it would be a good thing for them.

Will I have another older sister too?

The little girl, Katsura, had been happily nestled in Takayanagi Ichiro's arms, and after hearing these words, she asked this question as well.

Previously, Suzuka Ooki worked part-time at this shop and had a good relationship with the sisters Katsura, but both knew that there would be a time when they would part ways.

Now that the two families have merged into one, it means they will spend more time together.

Katsura Shin really likes Katsura Kotonoha, her older sister, but sometimes she laments that she can't take care of her.

If Suzuka Ooki became her older sister, perhaps the two of them would reach a consensus on certain issues and have a better outcome.

"Yes, from now on Lingxia will be your older sister, so you'd better show her some respect."

Since it was an opinion that Takayanagi Ichiro agreed with, Katsura Manami certainly wouldn't object.

Furthermore, she reminded her daughter to treat Ooki Suzuka with respect, as if she were an older sister.

Chapter 374 Initial Integration is Going Well

The reason why Katsura Manami made this statement is because the addition of Haruka Oki and her daughter Suzuka Oki to the family has a positive impact.

She doesn't know Oki Haruka's abilities yet, but Oki Suzuka and he work together quite well in this shop, and she's even more capable than her two daughters.

Moreover, Suzuka Ōki might be able to help Kotonoha Katsura overcome her difficulty in getting over this symptom sooner.

Although neither Haruka Oki nor Suzuka Oki made any statement, Manami Katsura knew that Haruka Oki and Suzuka Oki had definitely become Ichiro Takayanagi's women, especially since Ichiro Takayanagi had visited their house just yesterday.

Katsura Manami was not angry or felt betrayed about this.

Because he knew that an outstanding man like Takayanagi Ichiro would certainly not lack women.

Furthermore, with Haruka Oki and Suzuka Oki joining the family, they will have a numerical advantage.

If the others don't make any changes, then having only three people on their side is still not quite right.

It's not that Katsura Manami, as a mother, wanted to sell her daughter.

It's because Katsura Manami knows very well that her daughter Katsura Kotonoha also likes Takayanagi Ichiro, but because of some guests, things haven't progressed as smoothly as Ooki Suzuka's.

However, the fact that Takayanagi Ichiro doted on his two daughters made Katsura Manami very comfortable.

"Sister Lingxia, we must get along well from now on."

Since her mother had given such instructions, Guixin certainly wouldn't object.

Moreover, although Gui Xin is a little girl, she has a very keen sense of perception.

She knew that the relationship between Suzuka Ooki and Ichiro Takayanagi was definitely closer than she had perceived.

Then he can gain some experience from Suzuka Ooki, which is much more useful than when he was with his sister.

"Be careful, actually I wanted to have a younger sister a long time ago."

Now you perfectly meet all my requirements, that's wonderful.

Suzuka Ooki was also a little excited. She wasn't lying about wanting a younger sister, and the little girl, Katsura, really fit her requirements.

"Kotoha, if you don't keep working hard, you might be left out."

Seeing that her eldest daughter still hadn't taken any action, Katsura Manami sighed and then reminded her.

"No, we will definitely play with our sister."

Before Katsura Kotonoha could respond, Katsura Shin immediately pulled her hand up and placed it in Takayanagi Ichiro's hand.

There is absolutely no problem with having such intimate actions with Ichiro Takayanagi if it were at home.

But since they were inside a shop, Katsura Kotonoha's face immediately turned red.

"Sister, you're not doing so well."