Tokyo: Starting with taking on his wife's debts

After thinking for a moment, Hideaki called Daisuke and asked him to come over in the afternoon to help Chieko talk to the landlords. Daisuke readily agreed.

Afterwards, Chieko took out her notebook and, with a look of disappointment and guilt, began to record Eri's actions throughout the day...

Eri asked curiously, "What are you doing?"

"I...I'm writing in my diary..."

Around 8:30, Ayako arrived at the supermarket pushing a black suitcase.

She was dressed very fashionably, all in black, with high heels, wide-leg pants, and a thin black trench coat, tied at the waist, which accentuated her exaggerated bust.

Her long, black, wavy hair was loose, and a pair of large-framed sunglasses perched on her upturned nose, covering half of her fair face.

Xiuming asked, "What are you doing here?"

Ayako extended her slender right index finger, pressed it against the frame of her sunglasses, then pulled it up to the bridge of her nose, lowered her head slightly, and her sharp eyes swept over the faces of every female employee in the supermarket. Her lips, painted with bright red lipstick, opened and closed, "One, two, three... nine, ten, were they all delivered by that brainless idiot Ezaki?"

All ten female employees in the store knew that Ezaki was the female president of a yakuza company, and Ayako was so openly cursing her, and Ayako's eyes were filled with hostility, that they were too scared to even breathe.

"If you don't have anything important to do, then leave now and don't disturb my work. You're scaring my employees."

"Come in with me." Ayako dragged her suitcase toward the massage room.

Xiuming thought she really had something urgent to attend to, so he followed her into the room. Ayako slammed the door shut, locked it, and then started to take off her trench coat...

"Are you crazy?" Xiuming quickly put her trench coat on and said irritably, "Don't you even know what time it is?"

“I want a free massage, worth 800 million yen.” Ayako opened her innocent-looking eyes wide. “What are you thinking? You beast who only knows women, you shameless ape.”

Indeed, when I woke up this morning, I felt completely broken down, with weak limbs and a sore back. I thought I should ask Xiuming to give me a full-body massage before I left to relax.

Thinking about not seeing Hideaki for two weeks and wondering how many women would appear when he returned, she was really worried and came to the shop to check on things and also to warn Chieko and Eri. She didn't expect Ezaki to be so quick, sending ten! Idiot! Moron! Madman! She'll regret this!

"Okay, okay, okay, here's a set worth 800 million yen. Lie down quickly, we're in a hurry, so let's just have a quick meal."

After all, she had mortgaged her property.

The massage room was fully equipped with all kinds of items. Since the renovation was completed, it hadn't been used properly yet, so let's give Ayako a proper massage.

Having changed into a thin massage outfit, Xiuming stared straight ahead with an upright expression as he applied lubricant to Lingzi's smooth, fair back.

Then, just as Hideaki placed his hand on Ayako's shoulder, Ayako suddenly cried out, her voice still trembling and tearful from the previous night.

"Are you sick in the head?!" Xiuming slapped her across the face in exasperation.

Ayako ignored it and kept shouting...

The massage room wasn't soundproof, and the supermarket employees' faces were all flushed. When their eyes occasionally met, they couldn't help but feel ashamed and quickly looked away.

Half an hour later, Ayako, dressed neatly and with her head held high, walked to the supermarket entrance, her high heels clicking loudly. Turning back, she said, "That man is mine. If any of you dare to lay a hand on him, I'll rip his hair out. Humph!"

Chieko, standing next to the cashier, was like a puppet, completely still.

Ayako abruptly turned her face towards her. "Are you ignoring me? Do you think I'm joking?"

Just as Chieko was wondering how to respond, Riko, looking travel-worn, got out of the taxi.

"Ah, Mrs. Riko is here..." Chieko quickly ran out of the supermarket.

Ayako was taken aback. It was just a casual probe, but Keiko's undisguised guilty look gave her a bad feeling.

Could it be that she and Xiuming have already had an affair? Or are they planning it?

Ayako wanted to call Chieko over to confirm.

However, considering that this is a supermarket, it would be impolite and embarrassing to fight in public.

He immediately took long strides and chased after her.

Just as Riko closed the taxi door, Chieko grabbed Riko's hand as if she had seen a savior.

"President Riko, are you tired? Do you need some water? I'll go get you some." Chieko said to Riko, but her eyes were sneaking glances at Ayako who had followed them.

Riko, looking both embarrassed and delighted, said, "Chieko-neechan, thank you... You're too kind, it's no trouble at all... I, I'm not tired."

Chieko's obviously ingratiating manner and Riko's dazed and dumbfounded look made Ayako's heart sink: Could it be that Riko doesn't know anything at all? And she's thanking her?

He quickened his pace, hurriedly hailed the taxi that was about to leave, then opened the car door, gestured to the back seat, smiled at Riko, and whispered:

"Riko-chan, come in, I have something to tell you~" Then, her smiling face changed, and she stared intently at Chieko, saying irritably, "And you! You come in too!"

Chieko's shoulders trembled, and she hid behind Riko.

Riko, who had initially looked embarrassed, immediately became flustered after Ayako ran over.

She didn't want to talk to Ayako, but since Ayako spoke first, she couldn't ignore her. With an air of "I don't want to talk to you," she turned her head and said, "Is there something you need?"

Ayako leaned close to Riko's ear and whispered, "Your husband has been stolen."

Chapter 125 Eri: Riko-chan is my best friend, I can't abandon her.

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"Huh?" Riko's mouth gaped open, her eyes wide with surprise.

Taking advantage of the situation, Ayako pressed down on her shoulder and pushed her into the car. Then, she grabbed Chieko's wrist and roughly pushed her in, before climbing into the car herself and quickly closing the door.

The driver, Shiraishi Ichiro, whom Hideaki knew, glanced at the rearview mirror with a blank expression before closing his eyes.

The back seat of the car could comfortably accommodate three people. Riko was in the innermost seat, Chieko was sandwiched in the middle, and Ayako was practically pressing down on Chieko.

Ayako, speaking to Riko across Chieko, said, "It's her. She definitely stole your husband."

Ayako's eternal pain stems from the fact that although Hideaki has tacitly acknowledged their unusual relationship, it is ultimately not a respectable status. For example, when confronting a mistress, she lacks confidence and can only rely on the legitimate Riko.

"I...I didn't...I didn't..."

Chieko curled up in a ball, covering her head, and protested softly, after all, it really wasn't stealing.

She thought she understood Ayako's temperament—a woman with no limits of tolerance when it came to such matters.

But because her background is questionable, you can tell from her undisguised covetousness of Riko's position that she has been harboring resentment all along!

Aside from Riko and Eri, she really didn't want anyone else to know, no matter who they were, because it wasn't something to be proud of, but she couldn't help it.

She didn't want to compete with anyone; she just hoped to secretly have a small position.

Ayako's status was clearly higher than his own, so not only did he not dare to go against her, but even if he did, he couldn't beat her; Ayako's breasts could crush him to death.

"Don't be so harsh on her." Riko still had a stern look on her face, and pushed Ayako's shoulder. "Didn't you steal my husband? Humph!"

The massage parlor recruitment plan that Hideaki mentioned before, wasn't that instigated by Ayako?

When I was still not in a good mood, I really disliked what she did. Now that I've come to terms with it, she's changed her mind.

Although Chieko's situation was something I made on a whim, Chieko is a good person! She speaks kindly, works so hard, and doesn't compete or fight for anything. She's much better than Ayako.

“Am I stealing? I’m robbing,” Ayako said, sitting up straight as Riko made a move, afraid of causing any misunderstanding and having it reach Hideaki. However, she was ruthless in her words.

As Ayako was speaking, she caught a glimpse of Chieko, who was covering her head and even glancing at her. She was instantly furious, lifted Chieko's skirt, and slapped her thigh. "You thief! Don't think you can fool me just because you can fool Riko."

Chieko shuddered, covered her mouth, and shrank closer to Riko without saying a word.

"You're not allowed to bully her!" Riko hugged Chieko tightly. "She already said she doesn't have any more, what more do you want?"

It's best not to let Ayako know about the shameful thing about Chieko taking her place, or she'll laugh at her.

"What can I do? I'll just listen to you!" Ayako shrugged, but she was still unconvinced and casually said, "Anyway, it's not me who's wearing a green hat."

At the supermarket checkout counter, the female cashier with red-rimmed glasses was peeking into the car this way, looking like she was about to tattle. I hated her!

That thief Chieko is really clever. She tricked Riko completely in order to steal from Hideaki. I won't let her get away with this. I'll make her life difficult and spank her...

And that stupid woman, Ezaki... I'm the only normal one.

"Get out, get out, get out now, I don't want to talk to you."

Riko blushed with anger.

The issue of hats was the last thing she wanted to think about, especially since Ayako had brought it up. After all, Ayako was the first person to put a hat on her... shameless...

"Fine, I'll leave!"

Riko seems angry. I can't mess with her, I can't mess with her... Ayako's heart skipped a beat. She quickly pushed open the door and got out of the car, then hurried to the supermarket to get her suitcase.

Inside the taxi.

The driver, Shiraishi Ichiro, finally opened his eyes, and with a look of pity, glanced at the rearview mirror and asked, "Mrs. Yamanaka, are you still going to take the ride?"

"I'm home now." Riko snapped out of her anger. "Chieko-neechan, don't be afraid, I'll help you."

"Ah, thank you..."

After the two got out of the car, Ichiro Shiraishi sighed softly, "Mrs. Yamanaka's husband is a complete beast..."

Outside the car, Ayako rushed over pushing her suitcase. Shiraishi Ichiro gave a cold laugh, stepped on the gas, and sped away.

"Hey~ Hey! I haven't gotten on the bus yet!" Ayako waved and shouted.

"Hmph~" Riko chuckled to herself, pulling Chieko past Ayako. "You bullied me in the car. I'm going to tell my husband."

"Afraid of you?" Ayako's face stiffened, then she raised her chin, pushed her suitcase, hailed another taxi, quickly got in, rolled down the window, and said, "At school, people who like to tattle will be ostracized by their classmates... Humph!"

After Ayako left in a taxi, Chieko breathed a long sigh of relief. Riko's complexion wasn't good, so she didn't dare continue the previous topic. She whispered, "Eri-chan has been drawing manga in her bedroom all morning. Should I ask her to come out and work?"

"Huh?" Riko's eyes widened in disbelief. "She really didn't do any work at all?"

“Hmm,” Chieko said, pulling out her notebook. “This morning, Hideaki-kun asked me to write this down. She secretly drank a can of coffee last night without paying, and just now, she took a carton of yogurt and asked Sakai-san to put it on her tab…”

It seems I really have to fire her... My husband always has to pay for his own things... Riko let out a mournful cry, covered her face, and then looked at the cashier, asking, "Ms. Sakai, is... eh? Have we got a new employee?"

"Oh, when you left, Ms. Ezaki's subordinates brought in five more employees, all of whom are experienced..."

Then, Chieko recounted the detailed information of the five new female employees and the issue of using half of their salaries to pay off debts.

Have those five women started working?

Riko was somewhat stunned. Although Ezaki was a member of the yakuza and seemed terrifying, what she did seemed to be a good thing. She provided jobs for unemployed people, and their jobs were exactly what they needed, which also helped her.

No wonder my husband likes her so much... Compared to her, I feel so inadequate...

"Hideaki-kun said that when you return, he will immediately hire them as employees of Miyamoto Corporation..."

"Okay...where's my husband?"

Chieko, unaware of what Hideaki was busy with, pointed to the massage room with its door tightly closed and said, "He must be busy, right?"