To pass the time, the two of them even played cards, of course, normal cards, not the strange kind.

And so, it was afternoon. Judging from this time, school should have already let out, and Hengchuan Xinbei and Sagong Ando should be participating in club activities right now.

However, what they call club activities are really just a way for them to pass the time; they spend more time playing games than dealing with club tasks.

Just then, as he was pondering how to pass this boring day, the previously closed ward door was suddenly knocked on.

"Please come in." Yu Gongtaku didn't think much of it, assuming that the doctor had come to check on Moriyama Omi's condition again.

However, to his surprise, it wasn't a doctor who walked in when he pushed open the ward door, but Hengchuan Xinbei.

Behind him was Ando Samiya, and even more unexpectedly, Hino Kamijou also came.

No, no, no, I can understand why Shinhoku Tsunekawa, Ando Samiya, and Taku Hagamiya came, but why is Hino Kamijou here too? Is it because she's worried about her situation, so she came with Shinhoku Tsunekawa and the others?

That should be the case, since this is the only explanation left. Under normal circumstances, Kino Kamijou would never hang out with these two people.

"Hey, A-Tuo, you look pretty good." Hengchuan Xinbei spoke first as he entered the ward. He was still the same as always, with a cynical smile on his face, making it hard to imagine that he had any weaknesses.

“It’s not me who’s sick, so of course I’m in good spirits.” Yu Gongtuo’s lips twitched slightly.

"Hmm, Moriyama-san looks quite well too." Her gaze shifted from Hagiya Taku to Moriyama Omi, and the two exchanged a brief glance before Moriyama Omi turned her attention back to Hagiya Taku.

"Um... are you two alright?" Sasiya Ando, ​​who was usually not very talkative, stepped forward and asked with some concern.

Yu Gongtaku smiled slightly and replied, "I'm definitely fine. Omi is also much better now and can be discharged from the hospital by the day after tomorrow at the latest."

A cold and fever are just minor illnesses. Even if they are severe when they occur, they will only last for a few days at most. Yu Gongtuo knows this very well because he used to have a very poor constitution and often had to go to the hospital for colds and fevers when he was a child.

Of course, that was in his past life. In this life, he has had the mindset of an adult since birth and rarely lets himself catch a cold or fever. This is probably a change in his mindset.

"Really? How's the service at this hospital? I specifically asked the driver to take you here," Hengchuan Xinbei asked, eagerly awaiting Yu Gongtuo's answer since he had never heard any positive reviews of his hospital from others.

Yu Gongtaku had already thought of something to say about this.

"Well, the service was absolutely impeccable. From the attending physician to the cleaning lady, their professionalism was truly exceptional."

"However, the food situation is a bit worrying. You know what? They gave me leftovers this morning."

As he spoke, Yu Gongtuo made an incredulous expression. Although it sounded like a small matter, it was a big problem for Hengchuan Xinbei.

"Is this how your hospital is?" At this moment, Hino Kamijou, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke up, her words full of sarcasm.

"Well... I'll make sure they pay attention in the future." Hengchuan Xinbei chuckled awkwardly. Their hospital was ranked among the top ten in Tokyo, and serving leftovers to guests was really a blow to their reputation.

"Aside from the food, I think the hospital's service is perfect, yeah, that's about it." After saying that, Yu Gongtuo nodded, as if he were talking to himself.

......

"I was saying, I hadn't noticed before, but now I realize, Moriyama-kun is so thin!"

The group was chatting in the ward when, suddenly, Hengchuan Xinbei looked at Moriyama Omi and said something.

Because Moriyama Omi was wearing a thin hospital gown, her emaciated figure was clearly visible, making her look malnourished.

"Taku, you don't usually mistreat Moriyama-kun, do you?"

"What does this have to do with me? I only discovered she was malnourished these past two days."

Yu Gongtaku couldn't help but complain, but he was still a little surprised that Hengchuan Xinbei could tell at a glance that Moriyama Omi had been abused.

If Hengchuan Xinbei knew that Moriyama Omi's mother had been abusing her daughter, how would he react? He would definitely be very angry.

"In that case, you'll have to be careful from now on. Malnutrition in girls is a very serious matter," Hengchuan Xinbei reminded her.

"She's my girlfriend, do I need you to remind me of something like this?" Yu Gongtuo rolled his eyes at him.

"Is that so? Since you're alright, we'll be leaving now." With that, Hengchuan Xinbei stood up, preparing to leave the ward with Sagong Ando.

As he grasped the doorknob, he turned back and said, "We don't include Kamijou-kun, she probably has something to talk to you about alone, so we won't disturb you."

Afterwards, the two left the ward, leaving only Kino Kamijou behind.

Come to think of it, from the beginning until now, Kino Kamijou hasn't said much, which is unlike her usual self.

"Um... Hino, is something the matter?" Seeing that the other party remained silent, Yu Gong Taku couldn't help but ask, because the atmosphere was too oppressive. While looking at Kamijou Hino, he also had to constantly feel the gaze of Moriyama Omi behind him.

"Brother." Finally, Hino Kamijou spoke, looking up at Takumi Hagami, her eyes filled with complex emotions.

Upon seeing that expression, Hagiya Taku knew that something must have happened, and it must be something very serious. Otherwise, given Kamijou Hino's temperament, she would never have shown such an expression.

The next second, Kino Kamijou, who had been very quiet, suddenly burst into tears without warning. This scene caught Taku Hagiya and Omi Moriyama completely off guard, and they panicked for a moment, not knowing what to do.

"elder brother..."

Kamijou Hino finally explained the situation.

"My dad is seriously ill."

Chapter 150 Serious Illness

"My dad is seriously ill."

The five simple words from Kamijo Hino exploded in Hagiya Taku's ears like thunder. For a moment, he was stunned and stood there, his mind blank.

Upon hearing this, Moriyama Omi, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but change her expression.

Who is Hino Kamijou's father? He is the head of the Kamijou family and the most famous wealthy merchant in Kyoto. As long as he is there, the family circle in Kyoto will never be divided, because all families must unite to fight against the Kamijou family. Only in this way can they ensure that they are not swallowed up.

But now, the man who strikes fear into the hearts of everyone in Kyoto has fallen seriously ill.

Why is this happening?

Yu Gongtaku couldn't understand why, just a few days ago, Kamijou Seiichiro was perfectly healthy, but now he was facing a serious illness. Could it be that he had suddenly contracted some kind of serious disease?

No, even if it is a serious illness, it must have been lurking in his body for a long time. Given the abilities of the Kamijou family, it's impossible that they didn't know about it.

In other words, is it an incurable disease?

There are many incurable diseases in the world, and it is unknown which one Kamijo Seiichiro has, but Hagiya Taku knows that his situation is about to become troublesome.

However, he doesn't care about these things right now. He's more worried about Kamijo Seiichiro's situation than his own.

No matter what, the other person is the only elder in this world with direct bloodline. Without him, Yu Gongtuo's life would not be as comfortable as it is now.

"Are you kidding me?" Unable to accept this fact for a moment, Yu Gongtaku couldn't believe it. He looked at Kamijou Hino, but the tears flowing from her eyes were real, as if telling him that he was not kidding.

"He was perfectly fine just a few days ago, right? Why did this happen?" Yu Gongtuo questioned. They had just returned from Kyoto three days ago, and at that time, Kamijou Seiichiro was still in good health. He had even told him to take good care of himself when he left. How could an accident have happened so quickly?

Could it be something like an assassination attempt? No, that's unlikely. The Kamijou family's security measures are unparalleled in Japan and even the world. If Kamijou Seiichiro were to be assassinated, the family that assassinated him would be 100% capable of ruling the world.

At that point, it won't be as simple as the death of a family head; the whole world will need to take notice.

Of course, the real situation is definitely not as serious as just said. Yumiya Taku doesn't believe that anyone can break through the Kamijou family's defenses and harm Kamijou Seiichiro, so the reason he fell ill is still due to himself.

Does Kamijo Seiichiro have any medical history? To be honest, Hagami Taku has never asked, because he knows it's inappropriate to ask this question in front of him; it would be too impolite. So he hasn't paid any attention to this point.

If he had known from the beginning that Kamijo Seiichiro was seriously ill, his attitude towards him would definitely have improved, because back in Kyoto, their relationship was more like that of master and servant than uncle and nephew.

Because we rarely speak to each other alone, and even when we do have the opportunity to talk alone, it's not about everyday family matters, but rather about various family-related issues.

Looking back now, it seems that at that time, Kamijo Seiichiro had something to say to him, but because Hanomiya Taku's attitude was rather cold, he never gave Kamijo Seiichiro that opportunity.

When leaving Kyoto, Kamijo Seiichiro seemed hesitant to speak. Hagiya Taku noticed this but didn't say anything, because at the time he thought that if Kamijo Seiichiro had something to say, it would definitely be related to his inheritance of the family fortune.

"What's wrong with my uncle?" Yu Gongtuo tried to keep his breathing calm as he looked at Kino Kōjō and asked in a trembling voice.

Kamijou Hino didn't answer his question; she just stood there crying, a vulnerable sight she never usually showed.

"Is it cancer?" Seeing that Kamijo Hino was unwilling to tell the truth for a long time, Hanomiya Taku took the initiative to speak.

"Hmm..." Kamijou Hino nodded slightly, a gesture that already represented her answer.

It really is cancer... Just as Hagiya Taku had guessed, Kamijou Seiichiro's illness was indeed due to a serious, incurable disease.

Judging from the current situation, it's clear that Seiichiro Kamijou's cancer didn't just appear overnight; it must have happened a long time ago. Otherwise, it's very rare for cancer to be so deadly in such a short period of time.

"What do we do now? Can my uncle... still be saved?"

At this point, Yu Gongtaku's heart skipped a beat. If Kamijou Seiichiro were to pass away, wouldn't he only have Kamijou Kino as his family left in this world?

Although Ayako Kamijou can be considered his family, the Japanese place great importance on blood ties. Without Seiichiro Kamijou, Taku Hagiya couldn't imagine how his opinion of Ayako Kamijou would have changed.

"The doctor said Dad can only hold on for another three months at most," Kyouno Kamijou gave the answer, but clearly, neither she nor Takumi Hagami were satisfied with it.

Three months might be a long time for those of them living on campus, but for Kamijo Seiichiro, who could only lie in the hospital receiving chemotherapy, it was just a fleeting moment.

Once this moment ends, he will pass away, never to witness the rise of the family he built.

"Did Uncle say anything?" Yu Gongtuo asked. Kamijo Hino came all the way to the hospital to tell him this, so it couldn't have just been a few words.

Some things can't be said over a phone; they can only be said face-to-face.

And indeed, just as Hagiya Taku had thought, upon hearing his words, Kamijou Hino immediately stopped sobbing and looked at him with an extremely serious expression.

"Dad plans to let you inherit the Kamijou family."

Yu Gongtaku wasn't particularly surprised to hear this, because he had already guessed that the other party would say this.

Inheriting the Kamijou family... This means he has to change his surname to Kamijou. Although changing surnames is common in Japan, he still feels some resistance.

If there is anything in this world that can bear witness to his feelings for his deceased parents, it is the house left behind and the surname Yugong.

If he inherits the Kamijou family, he will definitely change his surname, and he will no longer live in this house in Tokyo, because the Kamijou family headquarters is in Kyoto, and even if he wants to move, it will take at least several years.

Moreover, Kyoto is such a large area; how can it be moved so easily? That was a magnificent palace that the Kamijou family ancestors spent countless manpower and resources to finally build. If it were just thrown away like that, I'm afraid the Kamijou ancestors who knew about it would crawl out of their graves and take Hagiya Taku with them.

Therefore, if Taku Hagiya chooses to inherit the Kamijou family, it means that he is abandoning his past as Taku Hagiya.

Chapter 151 Is your surname Yu Gong or Kamijou?

"You should know the reply regarding this matter, right?" Yu Gongtaku said. Although he did not directly refuse Kamijou Seiichiro or Kamijou Hino, it was obvious to anyone with eyes that his relationship with the Kamijou family would lead him to inherit the Kamijou family's position.

Even so, Hino Kamijou still did not intend to give up, because she knew that once she gave up, her life would no longer follow the original trajectory.

She only had eyes for Hagiya Taku, just like Moriyama Omi. So she knew that Hagiya Taku would never give up Moriyama Omi for her sake, which is why she had the idea of ​​having both of them marry him at the same time.

However, even so, Takumi Hagami might not be able to accept it, so Nono Kamijou never told him about this idea.

Moreover, Moriyama Omi is the one in the upper hand; how could she possibly willingly give up her lover to someone else? If Kamijou Nono were her, she would absolutely not agree to such an absurd idea.

"Brother, you know that Dad's only wish was for you to inherit the Kamijou family. I will never marry or have children with anyone else."

“That’s no reason for me to violate ethics and morality.” Faced with Kino Kamijou’s tearful complaint, Taku Hagiya replied almost without hesitation.

Even now, his resolve not to harm Kamijo Hino has never changed. So no matter what she says, he will not agree. He could never do something so absurd.

“I understand,” looking into Hagiya Taku’s eyes, Kamijou Hino knew she couldn’t change him. “You have time to consider until the three-month deadline ends. After that, if you don’t change your mind, I will become the next heir of the Kamijou family.”

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