In crossover anime, who isn't a childhood friend?

049: Returning to China

Takanashi Touka, with her sharp eyes, crossed her arms in front of her chin and stared at the checks on the table for ten minutes straight.

Prior to this, Yuan Qianye had already given a general account of how he obtained the ten million.

But she still found it hard to believe.

That's ten million!

With their combined income and after deducting daily expenses, it would probably take their family about two and a half years to save up this much money!

And now, because of his adopted brother who is not related to him by blood, a woman was reminded to go to the hospital for a check-up. After she did so, and then... and that's how this money came about?

Shika glanced sideways at Yuan Qianye, who was eating the food she had just heated up. He looked normal, with no suspicious signs, and didn't seem to be lying.

However, she still couldn't help but want to confirm one last thing.

“That… Qianye.”

"Ok?"

"So, that woman named Touma Yoko gave you ten million yen as a token of gratitude, is that right?"

"Ah."

How old is she?

"She's in her early thirties, not quite forty, about the same age as my mother."

"Oh……"

Just as Yuan Qianye finished his meal, he was about to get up to get some more rice when Shihua slapped away the hand that was crouching by the table, trying to sneak over to touch the check. She quickly got up, took the bowl from his hand, and served him another bowl.

"Um, when Ms. Touma gave you the money to express her gratitude, did she say anything else?"

Toka observed Chiya's facial expression and asked the question cautiously.

Yuan Qianye took a bite of his hamburger patty and looked at her, puzzled. "What other things? What do you mean?"

"It's like... I'm giving you this money, but I'm asking you to do some other things... or something."

Because her younger sister was right next to her, Toka spoke very cryptically.

She really can't help but overthink it!

For a child from a normal family, such a huge sum of money falling from the sky would seem unreal to anyone! It makes one suspect that there might be some kind of trap or conspiracy targeting Qianye behind this!

Not to mention that Shihua had witnessed firsthand the fervent adoration that women showed for their sworn brother at the "Yuan" bar!

She was genuinely afraid that Qianye, being so young, wouldn't be able to control himself and would stray onto the wrong path at such a young age!

If this comes true... then when her parents come back, she will be a sinner for all time!

Yuan Qianye was shoveling rice into his mouth when he heard her words and almost spat it out!

Are high school students these days all so imaginative?

"Toka, I suggest you use your phone to look up the name Touma Yoko."

"What do you mean?"

"He is a world-class pianist who recently won the gold medal at the Chopin International Piano Competition, one of the most prestigious and influential piano competitions in the world."

Putting everything else aside, the Porsche she drove to take me home today must have cost at least forty million yuan on the road.

"That is to say..."

“That’s right. What we consider an outrageous amount is probably just a string of numbers that she can earn casually.”

Gen Chiya took a sip of water before calmly recounting the matter that Toka had been worried about.

"So someone of their status wouldn't really need to go that far."

Rikka, standing nearby, asked curiously, "It can't be that serious, can it?"

Shihua's face turned bright red, and she lightly tapped her head: "Why are you still here? Didn't you say you were going to take a shower?"

Her sworn brother brought back ten million, and she still had the mood to take a bath?

Ignoring her fierce older sister, Rikka fawned over her sworn brother and massaged his shoulders: "Hehehe, Chiya~ oh wait, brother, I passed by the shopping street and saw a really cool flintlock model."

Yuan Qianye understood what she wanted to say and answered succinctly: "Buy."

"Wow! Great!"

Shihua was too lazy to pay attention to the sly little sister who was asking for favors. She hesitated for a moment and said, "So, you mean we can accept this money without worry?"

"Yes, nothing will happen."

"Well then, without further ado, I'll call my parents and let them be happy too."

"Ok."

Shihua got up as she spoke, and had already walked out of the kitchen, but then she turned back.

Yuan Qianye asked curiously, "What's wrong?"

Shihua blushed and brushed a strand of hair behind her ear: "Don't rush. I bought some steak at the supermarket today. I was planning to eat it tomorrow night, but I'll fry it for you now. You've been working hard all night, so I'll give you an extra dish."

Before Chiya could say anything, Rikka jumped up: "Sister, I wanted to eat this tonight but you wouldn't fry it for me!"

Shihua replied coldly, "Look at your calves. You don't exercise much all day, they're getting fatter and fatter, and you still want to eat steak."

In the end, Shi Hua was stubborn but soft-hearted, and still fried two steaks.

Rikka and Chiya ate with gusto, their mouths glistening with oil.

The next day, the family of three went to the bank together to cash the check and deposit it into their own bank account.

Although Qianye had told her about this last night, Shihua was still a little dizzy seeing such a long string of numbers appear on her bank account.

Rikka got the flintlock pistol model she wanted.

Yuan Qianye was in a very good mood, probably because saving a life is considered more meritorious than building a seven-story pagoda, and the system's reward this time was quite generous.

They directly gave three attribute points to allocate freely.

As usual, he increased all stats except for charm.

【Strength: 19.3】

[Agility: 19.1]

[Physical Fitness: 21]

(The average human age at twelve is 10.3)

【Charm: 26】

I've gotten even stronger! That's me for sure, it's all thanks to talent and hard work!

Now that the family has money, Shihua is no longer anxious, and he no longer needs to go to bars to earn extra money during his holidays.

Focus on improving yourself now, and you'll have plenty of opportunities to make big money in the future!

Monday noon, inside the Kendo Club.

Saeko Busujima was concerned about Chiya Origami's father's recovery. Upon learning that he was recovering well, she felt relieved.

Now that I've been putting this off for a while and haven't been able to bring it up, I can finally ask: "Yuan-kun, there's going to be an all-Japan middle school kendo tournament in early August during the summer vacation. According to our school's kendo club tradition, we'll definitely be participating. Are you interested?"

This national competition is different from the previous regional competitions. Although it is only for middle school students, it still has a certain influence.

Choosing to participate in the competition allows you to broaden your horizons, practice with others to understand your current level of ability, and achieve good results, which can also enhance your resume. It's a win-win situation.

Not to mention that Yuan Qianye had no worries at the moment, so he naturally agreed.

Time passed by unnoticed.

In early July, Yukino Yukinoshita, who had been away from her hometown for more than a month, boarded a plane back to Japan.

…………

050: My First Encounter with a Literary Girl

In Japan, summer vacation doesn't start until mid-July. However, Yukino Yukinoshita's return date is a Saturday, so Eriri Sawamura and Chiya Minamoto can come to the airport to pick her up.

Incidentally, Rikka Takanashi also came along. Although Yukino didn't talk much when she was with her before, she usually took good care of her.

Rikka wasn't sure if it was just her imagination, but she always felt that this girl, who seemed so indifferent to others, treated her differently on a daily basis.

She couldn't quite pinpoint exactly what was different, but sometimes she inexplicably felt that the way Yukino looked at her was somewhat similar to the way Chiya looked at her.

It's strange, considering they're of different genders and have different positions—one's a sworn brother close in age, the other a friend of the same age… It shouldn't be like this…

So it really is because I'm just too cute, right?

Thinking of this, Rikka Takanashi puffed out her small, barely heaving chest and proudly met the scrutinizing gazes of everyone coming and going at the airport.

After Qianye bought her a flintlock pistol model last time, she used her saved allowance to buy a gray-black gothic dress, which made her quite eye-catching!

She has fair skin, delicate features, and a baby face, so she looks like a youthful and cute little beauty no matter what she wears!

The only problem was that the fabric of the dress was a bit thick, and she wore safety shorts to avoid showing too much skin, so it was a little stuffy.

However, Rikka thinks he's cool, so this level of coolness is fine with her! It's completely within a tolerable range!

Besides the three of them, Yukinoshita's family was also waiting to pick them up at the airport.

Eriri stayed close to Rikka, talking to her from time to time, her face unable to hide her anticipation for seeing Yukino soon!

As for Gen Chiya... he was currently surrounded by the matriarch and young lady of the Yukinoshita family, one on each side.

Even Gen Chiyo was somewhat overwhelmed by facing both of them at the same time.

He looked as steady as a rock, but he was actually drenched in sweat!

Mrs. Yukinoshita, what are you doing? Are you even going to dig up my family's genealogy?!

Lezi Ren Yang Nai was one thing, but he didn't understand what qualities he possessed that could make an experienced, mature, and stable woman so interested in him.

Just because he has good grades and is handsome?