Tokyo: Starting with taking on his wife's debts

Ayako adjusted her bra straps and sneered: "I'm afraid of her?"

When it comes to bust size, she's never been afraid of anyone.

……

On the other hand, after hanging up the phone, Midori Umezu suddenly felt guilty about her actions in harming Ayako.

He wasn't worried about being hit by Ayako in a fit of rage, but rather about whether Hideaki would dislike him for bringing Ayako over on his own initiative.

In addition, there was a concern that if Ayako got excited and told Sophia everything, it might cause some trouble for Hideaki.

After all, it's something even Riko wouldn't dare reveal, even though that's just Riko's personality...

After hesitating for a while, Midori Umezu dialed Hideaki's cell phone again using the landline, silently praying that Hideaki had his phone with him. If he didn't, she would have to ask the nurse to look after the ward and go to the restaurant herself.

At this moment, Hideaki is having a meal with Riko, Chieko, and Sophia in the hospital cafeteria.

The first floor is a regular dine-in restaurant for ordinary patients and their families.

There are private dining rooms on the second floor where hospital leaders often eat when they are too busy to go out for meals.

As the four of them walked together, although Sophia and Xiuming walked hand in hand in front, he had his other hand behind his back, holding Riko's hand and tickling her palm.

Chieko was terrified, as passersby cast strange glances at her.

Riko blushed deeply, her heart pounding, and her steps faltering. Unable to withstand such intense stimulation, Riko instinctively looked to Chieko for help. Chieko, worried that Riko might fall, gritted her teeth and pulled the two apart.

Hideaki glanced back and didn't seem dissatisfied, which made Chieko secretly relieved.

However, Riko was different. After being pulled away, although she no longer felt nervous or ashamed, she felt empty inside...

It's been so long since I've walked hand-in-hand with my husband on the street. It was so exciting when he grabbed my hand just now...

So, in a moment of impulsiveness, Riko grabbed Chieko's hand with trembling left hand, her eyelashes fluttering as she glanced around furtively. Then, with her right index finger, she quickly poked Hideaki's arm. Immediately afterward, as if she thought she had done something very daring, her face flushed red, she pulled Chieko back two steps quickly, grabbing Chieko's arm and panting heavily as if trying to hide her embarrassment.

Xiuming didn't react much, and continued walking forward while holding Sophia's hand.

Chieko was stunned. Even if Hideaki kicked her in the butt, there was no need to be this scared!

When Xiuming and his three companions entered the restaurant, they encountered the old professor who was Sophia's mother's attending physician.

The professor wanted to invite them to dine together in a private room on the second floor.

To avoid any speculation about the kidney source, Hideaki didn't want Riko and the others to know that he was the one who performed the surgery. Just as Sophia was about to express her gratitude to the old professor, he interrupted her.

The old professor was completely dumbfounded by his gratitude.

After a moment of surprise, Sophia seemed to realize something and immediately became shy and timid, retreating behind Xiuming.

After being bewildered, the old professor saw Xiuming wink at him and, thinking of the seemingly illegitimate kidney source, he echoed his words.

Finally, through Xiuming's constant hints, the old professor understood that he just wanted to hide his crimes and be a good son-in-law and husband!

How should I put it? A prodigal son returning home is the greatest good...

Xiuming's benevolent attitude made the old professor more relaxed, and he became more concerned about whether to transfer Sophia to another department for an internship. Of course, he couldn't extend an invitation or make inquiries now; he had to go back and confirm Sophia's specific situation.

Xiuming understood the old professor's look and accepted his invitation to go to the private dining room on the second floor.

The old professor was busy with work and wanted to check Sophia's information as soon as possible. Before he finished eating, a nurse called him, so he left early.

This private room is of medium size and has a small round Chinese-style table that can seat six people. There are many medicinal dishes on the table.

Xiuming and the others sat around the round table and continued eating.

Sophia sat to Hideaki's right. Riko, because of her "extremely daring" behavior earlier, didn't dare to sit to Hideaki's left. To Hideaki's left was the empty seat where the old professor had left, and further to the left was Chieko. Riko was opposite Hideaki.

While serving Sophia food, Xiuming took off his shoes and kicked Riko's shin barefoot.

Riko kept her head down and ate in silence.

Chieko thought that Riko was secretly aggrieved because Hideaki was taking too much care of Sophia. Sochiko also took off her high heels and secretly kicked Riko's calf, trying to imitate the scene when Hideaki secretly held Riko's hand on the street.

Then Chieko's foot touched Hideaki's foot, stepping on Riko's calf, and Riko, who was holding a rice bowl, trembled.

Chieko's heart skipped a beat, and she subconsciously looked at Hideaki. Hideaki, however, remained expressionless and stepped on Chieko's foot, moving up her leg until he placed his leg across Sofia's leg. His foot, which had been hidden under the tablecloth, landed on Chieko's leg.

Chieko gasped, afraid Sophia would see her, and leaned forward, barely daring to breathe.

After a moment of confusion, Sophia assumed that Xiuming wanted her to massage her legs, so she blushed slightly and gently began to massage them for him.

"Riko-chan, Ezaki's cargo ship has arrived at the port," Hideaki said, picking up a slice of shiitake mushroom, leaning forward with difficulty, and placing it on Riko's plate. "I'll have Misako make the arrangements tomorrow, and we can officially open the day after tomorrow..."

Misako is indeed an elite; she has recruited and trained all the employees of thirteen supermarkets. Of course, this is inseparable from the employees sent by Commander Daisuke Ezaki.

Ezaki is great too; that little skirt she bought is really pretty...

However, even with drivers, there are still not enough logistics vehicles to transport goods.

Currently, they still rely solely on Ayako's brother, Mr. Miyamoto, for deliveries.

Although Miyamoto's brother-in-law had no intention of working at the supermarket, he would rush over without hesitation every time he was asked to deliver goods. This was largely due to the cheers and encouragement from the actress team led by Ai Iijima, who kept saying things like "Brother, you're so great~". Miyamoto's brother-in-law was completely captivated by them.

Thinking of this, Hideaki gently nudged Chieko, signaling her to bring him the mobile phone, and then dialed the number for Sugita Naoto's doll factory office.

When Hayato answered the phone, he was not only Sugita Naoto's partner, but also his manager of finances and his secretary. He did everything for him, and was always there for him without complaint.

"Mr. Yamanaka, when are you going to buy my land?" Naoto Sugita asked anxiously before Hideaki could speak.

Previously, Hideaki donated 300 million yen to Naoto Sugita to pay employee salaries, and now, just half a month later, it has solved his immediate problem.

However, he is also about to pay the loan interest on the large plot of land he bought, amounting to 800 million yen.

They couldn't even come up with 300 million yen, and 8 million yen seemed like a huge burden. The reason the factory was losing money and on the verge of bankruptcy was precisely to fill this huge hole, since the land they bought couldn't be returned.

Furthermore, he transferred the right to use the Yokohama Port to Hideaki, thus eliminating the port's revenue.

"Didn't you say before June 10th? There are still 10 days left, no rush."

The land that cost 122.4 billion yen half a month ago is now worth 11 billion yen, and in ten days it will probably drop to around 10 billion yen.

Sugita Naoto gritted his teeth and asked, "Why are you calling me?"

"I see you have several unused freight trucks at home, can I borrow them?"

"How dare you bring this up!" Naoto Sugita shrieked.

"That bastard Miyamoto Ichiro, he takes my salary, drives my truck, and delivers goods for your family! I even reimburse him for the gas!! Every time he finishes a delivery, he uses my money to go to a bubble bath! Was it that shameless woman Miyamoto Ayako who instigated him! You're no better, you stole someone else's wife! If I hadn't been desperate, do you think I would want to talk to you! You immoral scoundrel!"

Chapter 201 blah blah blah

Naoto Sugita had long since discovered Ichiro Miyamoto's cunning and deceit.

Although he was so angry that he gritted his teeth and wanted to scratch his face, he couldn't fall out with his "nominal" brother-in-law because of issues such as "male dignity" and "family reputation." He could only suffer in silence.

After all, although he and Ayako had secretly divorced, they were still seen as a loving couple by outsiders, and they had to maintain the facade of a "model couple."

Otherwise, under immense public pressure, the factory would be unable to continue operating, and the only way to relieve the pressure would be to jump off a building.

Moreover, he was always worried about the "green hat" problem on his head. Although they were divorced, no one else knew. Given Ayako's terrible personality, she might just do something drastic and expose him.

He didn't want to see the woman who had once corrupted him. As for Ayako's previous mockery of him as "not a man," "far inferior to Hideaki," and "Hideaki is eighteen streets ahead of him," he was indifferent because he had never considered himself a man; he was merely bound by his physical appearance.

"Straight man, you can't say that..."

After all, they're divorced. Since they're divorced, it doesn't matter anymore. Can it be called stealing?

Before Hideaki could finish speaking, Sugita Naoto shrieked, "Don't call me Naoto-chan! You disgusting man!"

"Okay, Mr. Sugita."

Hideaki glanced at Sofia, who looked bewildered, out of the corner of his eye, and continued, "I'm too lazy to argue with you about this. My supermarket needs a truck urgently for stocking up tomorrow morning. Here's 30 yen; send me a truck."

Not counting Miyamoto's brother-in-law's car, he can come over anytime the actresses make a call, and it's free.

After a brief murmur on the phone, Sugita Naoto shouted, "One million yen, three cars for you, one price! And take that bastard Miyamoto Ichiro with you too!"

“If Mr. Miyamoto comes, he will definitely discover our secret. Aren’t you afraid? I don’t mind, but you might be ruined.”

Miyamoto's brother-in-law had no desire to come; he felt perfectly content at the Sugita family's doll factory.

Moreover, Miyamoto's brother-in-law is unaware of his relationship with Ayako. He always feels that if Miyamoto's brother-in-law finds out, he will become a brother-in-law who is exploited by Sugita Naoto. He might even use his brother-in-law status to seduce female employees in the company. From the fact that he takes every opportunity to go to bubble baths and that the actress team treats him like a slave, it can be seen that he cannot control himself.

“Then forget it,” Sugita Naoto’s tone softened, but he continued to scream, “I’m too lazy to argue with you. Do you want the truck? Pay me now, or I’m hanging up!”

"Of course I'll take it. Arrange for someone to drive the car to Yokohama Port now... I'll give them a tip..."

The truck deal was finalized... Xiuming hung up the phone.

Sophia, who was massaging Xiuming's legs, stared at him with a look of astonishment.

She didn't hear Sugita Naoto's voice on the phone, but Hideaki's words were crystal clear: he called a man "Naoto-chan"?! Could it be that he likes him too...? I'm so worried...

There must be a reason why Xiuming calls him that; it doesn't require much thought.

However, considering Sophia's appearance, the two exchanged glances and reached a tacit understanding to play dumb together, mimicking Sophia's surprised look as they stared at Xiuming.

Chieko secretly pinched Hideaki's foot to show that she and Riko were just pretending.

Riko's imitation was completely off; she looked like she was about to burst out laughing, but Sophia's attention was clearly not on her.

Xiuming slowly picked up a piece of mushroom and put it in his mouth, then looked at Sophia and asked, "Why are you looking at me like that?"

Sofia asked cautiously, "Why do you call him 'Straight Man'? Isn't he a man...?"

"This is a matter of catering to their preferences,"

Xiuming put down his chopsticks, picked up his orange juice and took a sip. In that less than two-second action of drinking, he had already planned out his fabricated story and continued...

"Mr. Sugita is an exceptionally intelligent entrepreneur. He observed that contemporary societal aesthetics are gradually becoming distorted, increasingly favoring effeminate male beauty. He predicted that in the coming years, more and more men, in order to take shortcuts, gain online traffic, or perhaps out of necessity and to conform to popular aesthetics, will wear women's clothing, imitate women, and act coquettishly and cutely. Of course, initially they may be unwilling, thinking it's just for making money and not shameful. But habit is a terrifying thing; it can influence one's thinking. These cross-dressers will unconsciously grow to enjoy being praised for being cute, prettier than girls, and not like men at all. Over time, they might even secretly regret not being a woman and enjoying being called cute."

As for whether Sophia would mistake him for someone who's two-timing, judging by how nervous she is, should he take advantage of the situation? Forget it! As a man as straight and hard as a steel pipe, it's rather uncomfortable to humiliate himself like that. They're not even in the same industry; if word gets out and they're misunderstood, it'll be troublesome. After all, there are five others in the company plus Yagami Katsu…

"Oh, I see..."

Xiuming spoke at length, and Sophia's head was throbbing. She didn't remember much of it, but since Xiuming had explained, it meant she had misunderstood him.

Xiuming's cell phone rang again. Too lazy to check the number, he answered it directly.

A guilty, aggrieved, and low voice came through: "Hideaki-kun, I just called Ayako and asked her to come over... Please let me explain. I really have no choice. Sophia's mother is so mean. Taking advantage of her illness, she forced me to promise to stand up for Sophia when your girlfriends bully her. Ayako even rode on my back and beat me up. How could I possibly do that..."

Midori Umezu was quite frank, recounting the entire conversation in detail, and finally revealing her purpose in trying to drag Ayako into the mess.

He was swindled out of 50 million yen, but he just couldn't swallow it. He couldn't handle Sofia's mother alone, so he needed to find someone to share the burden.

Although no fabrication was made, a little artistic embellishment was unconsciously added to make himself sound pitiful.