I assembled the strongest swordsman group.

Goro Komaki smiled slightly.

Hello, it's been a long time.

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Chapter 564 A Loving Old English Sheep Couple and a Righteous Hero [4500 words]

"Ah, Mr. Oldomu!"

"Good morning, Mr. Old Mackerel!"

"Mr. Old Mu, we apologize for bothering you again."

The elderly people greeted Goro Komaki one by one.

They all seemed to be acquaintances of this shop.

As Komaki Goro tucked the white cloth he was wiping his hands into his waistband, he said in a gentle tone:

"Not at all. I'm more than happy that you're here to patronize my shop. I'd love to see you 'bother' my shop every day."

“Mr. Komaki, I always feel bad when I eat your wagashi (Japanese sweets).

As he spoke, the old man raised the steamed bun in his palm.

Following the expression of "as if seeing a dorayaki for the first time," a look of "as if seeing a steamed bun for the first time" crossed Qing Deng's cheeks.

This steamed bun is huge! It's about the size of an adult's fist.

The old man had already taken a bite out of the steamed bun. Looking through the gap, one could see that the bun was not only large but also quite thick, not some useless snack that looked good but tasted bad.

People who frequently buy flour products such as bread and flatbread know that the most common scam used by merchants is to make the dough "fully expanded".

At first glance, it seems quite thick, but it's actually very hollow inside; a light pinch with your finger will cause it to dent.

In contrast, the steamed buns made by the Old Mu couple... perfectly exemplify what it means to be "thick and substantial".

The dough is firm, and the filling is generously packed with red bean paste, making it a truly thin-skinned and generously filled treat.

To be honest, looking back on both his past and present lives, Qingdeng has never seen steamed buns with such a high cost-performance ratio.

Qingdeng glanced at the old man's steamed buns, then at the dorayaki in his hand, and couldn't help but sigh:

"Mr. Komaki, are all your wagashi (Japanese sweets) so... good quality and inexpensive?"

"Young man, you don't understand."

The old man who picked up the steamed bun spoke eloquently:

"That's the charm of 'Wulangpu': affordable prices and superb quality. That's why everyone loves this store. Anyone who has ever been to 'Wulangpu' becomes a repeat customer."

As soon as he finished speaking, another old man chimed in:

"Honestly, you make the food taste so good, the portions are so big, and the prices are so cheap. It's amazing that your shop has been able to survive all this time. Mr. Komaki, I always wonder: is your wagashi shop actually making a profit?"

Komaki Goro smiled:

"There is definitely a profit, it's just not much."

"I'm not stupid. I won't do a business that loses money just to gain publicity."

"I used to hate those stingy, unscrupulous merchants the most."

"So when I was young, I secretly vowed that if I ever opened a shop and went into business, I would definitely become a well-regarded and beloved conscientious businessman."

"The biggest costs of opening a store are mainly concentrated in the high rent and employee salaries."

“This shop is already an asset under my name, so I don’t need to pay rent.”

“Our shop never hires employees, because my wife and I are enough to run this little shop very well.”

"In this way, the pressure of operation will naturally be much less."

"The remaining costs are nothing more than the water fee for using the well and the cost of purchasing ingredients."

At this moment, Atachi appeared beside Komaki Goro without anyone noticing.

"Neither of us has strong material desires; we only ask for a stable life."

After saying that, she nimbly twisted her body, rubbing against Komaki Goro's body like a water snake, opened her arms, and affectionately embraced his charred right arm.

The way it clings to Goro Komaki on a physical level is just like a docile and affectionate cat.

Faced with Atachi's sudden "judo attack," Komaki Goro's expression remained calm, with a look that said, "I'm used to it."

The elderly people were used to it:

"Here we go again. You two have such a wonderful relationship..."

Goro Komaki chuckled softly a few times.

"A-Machi and I are a truly devoted couple who have been through thick and thin together."

"Hmm? Isn't it because I've made you infatuated?"

As she spoke, Atachi raised her head and gave Komaki Goro a long, sweeping look.

Her eyes sparkled, her gaze alluring.

At the same time, she consciously leaned forward, gently pressing her incredibly conspicuous pair of breasts—which made the simmering breasts "rise from the ground" and become "cliffs"—against Komaki Goro's arms.

As if sinking into a sand pit, Komaki Goro's arms were instantly swallowed up by the "gentle embrace".

"...Regarding this part, I have no way to refute it."

Atachi nodded slightly with an "Mmm," and smiled smugly.

His expression seemed to say, "Not bad, you know how to talk!"

It must be said that the physical fitness of the inhabitants of the low-level martial arts world is extraordinary.

Judging from her appearance, Atachi should be around 35 years old.

Logically speaking, in an era before the advent of cosmetic surgery, phenomena such as thickening waistlines, sagging peach-shaped waists, and loosening of the skin like papayas were quite normal.

However, despite being nearly forty, Atachi still has an extremely attractive figure, which is in no way inferior to young girls like Sanako and Kinoshita Mai.

In addition, her skin is in particularly good condition.

Not only is it very fair, but it is also very firm, with no obvious sagging yet, except for fine lines around the corners of the eyes.

The so-called "still charming" is nothing more than this.

Qingdeng seized the opportunity and asked:

"Mr. Komaki, Ms. Atachi, have you finished your work?"

"Well, the busiest time is over. I can finally leave the kitchen and get some fresh air outside."

Goro Komaki found a seat next to Aoto and sat down.

Atachi, who was clinging tightly to Komaki Goro, also took a seat.

"Just now, after Atachi sneaked into the kitchen and mysteriously told me that 'a rare guest has come to visit,' I've been wondering who this 'rare guest' is. There aren't many guests who would come to visit me so early in the morning, and I never expected it to be you."

An old man glanced at Goro Komaki, then at Aoto:

"Mr. Goomog, do you know this person?"

Komaki Goro replied without hesitation:

"Well, let's just call us old acquaintances."

After explaining, he looked at Qingdeng and changed the subject:

"It's been a long time since we last met. Although I have countless words to say, let's wait a while before saying them. Let's check on Mr. Heigorō's condition first."

After saying that, he turned his head, and the caring look in his eyes fell on the old man who was still crying.

"Mr. Heigorō, what happened? Why are you crying so early in the morning?"

"Mr. Komaki...!"

Heigorō wiped away his tears and sobbed as he spoke:

"What...what should I do...?"

His breathless, tear-stained voice was incoherent... Clearly, Heigoro, whose emotions were extremely unstable, was unable to speak coherently.

So the old man sitting to Heigoro's left explained on his behalf:

"Sigh, Mr. Komaki, it's all because of those beasts from the Kusunoki Group."

Goro Komaki frowned slightly:

"What kind of trouble is the Kusunoki Group causing now?"

"Um...this..."

The old man stammered, his eyes darting back and forth between Qingdeng and Sanako, his gaze filled with wariness.

Goro Komaki saw through the old man's thoughts and smiled:

“Mr. Chuan Liulang, there’s no need to worry. As I just said, these two are old acquaintances of mine, so there’s no need to hold back. Speak freely.”

"Okay... I understand."

Taking advantage of this moment, Qingdeng turned his head and asked the Old Shepherd couple beside him:

"What is the Nanmu Group? Is it the Yakuza?"

Goro Komaki opened his mouth, about to explain. However, his beautiful wife spoke first:

"The predecessor of the Kusunoki Group was the infamous Yakuza group: the Ayase Clan."

“They are based in northern Luo, and make a living mainly by extortion and collecting protection money.”

"Originally, the Ayase clan was not very powerful; it was just a small, insignificant organization that couldn't be brought to the forefront."