Hikigaya, the Son-in-law of Three Surnames

Soon, the bathroom door opened again, and a woman in a simple black knee-length skirt and a brown long-sleeved shirt walked out, pulling out a pair of black glasses from somewhere.

She was wearing dark-colored clothes that didn't match well, which made her look inconspicuous. She was not as good as the experience she gave him when she was wearing underwear just now.

However, Hachiman didn't intend to make any comments. They were not familiar with each other and were just helping each other.

The woman bowed gently to him.

Hachiman just nodded and left. The woman just stood there, seemingly looking at him.

After Hachiman left, the woman also walked towards the small courtyard. From the corner opposite the bathroom, a girl with dyed blonde hair walked out with a camera in her hand. She flipped through the spoils she had just obtained, which were a series of photos of Hachiman handing clothes to the woman outside the bathroom and the woman coming out to thank him.

"Interesting." The high school girl said with a smile.

Chapter 55: The First Show of Power

After Hachiman finished releasing the water, he slowly looked for the so-called Kaede Space.

"I hope the Kaede Room isn't like the restrooms where there's no sign," he muttered.

While getting familiar with this ancient house that is like a mirror maze, you can also browse the artistic heritage accumulated over time.

I don’t know how much blood and corpses are hidden under such an independent bonsai. Just thinking about it makes me smell the blood.

Hachiman felt like he was a little crazy, but fortunately, not long after, Hayasaka Ai's figure appeared in front of him, as if she was waiting for him specially.

"Mr. Hikigaya, Miss was worried that you might get lost, so she asked me to come find you."

"This place is really too big. If we don't have someone to lead the way, we'll definitely get lost," Hachiman said complainingly.

Hayasaka Ai twitched her lips slightly and said, "Actually, these are all tricks used by the Shinomiya family to confuse people. The larger than necessary area and the duplex-like building structure are all to give first-time visitors a heads-up. It will be fine once you get used to it."

"I see." Hachiman sighed softly.

Led by the blonde maid, Hachiman followed behind her, but felt a little uncomfortable looking at Hayasaka Ai, so he said, "Do you have anything to say?"

Hachiman asked.

"Well, I haven't formally apologized to you for what happened before. Can you forgive me?" Hayasaka Ai said softly.

Hayasaka Ai was referring to her work as a double undercover agent. Although she ultimately served Kaguya, she had to admit that her interests were harmed in the process.

"Don't you know that I accepted you because I knew you were a double agent?"

Hachiman said that even the evidence that Hayasaka Ai got that he killed Yuki's father was actually forged later.

The purpose is to make the other party expose himself. It can be said that Hayasaka Ai, who thought she was a double agent, was played in his hands throughout the whole process... This statement seems a bit bitter.

"That's because you are clever, but it doesn't mean that my character is right. From now on, your paths will be tied together with Ms. Kaguya's. I will do my best to assist you two. Therefore, if you cannot trust me at a critical moment because of my past betrayal, it will not be good for both of us."

He is indeed the world's number one Kaguya fan. No matter what he does, he always takes Kaguya as the starting point.

"Okay, but don't you know that it's basic etiquette to take off all your clothes when apologizing?" Hachiman said teasingly.

"If this is your wish, but can you please not do it here?" Hayasaka Ai said somewhat awkwardly.

So, if I ask for it, it means I can do it here too?

I didn't expect you to play so wildly.

Hachiman couldn't help but clear his throat: "Forget it, forget it, let's talk about it later. Let's talk about business. Remember to tell me about those people in the Shinomiya family later."

There was a hint of pride in Hayasaka Ai's eyes. As expected, as long as she did something a little out of line, this guy would take a step back on his own initiative.

Being too soft towards girls, is this an advantage or a disadvantage?

At least in an environment like the Shinomiya family, it is definitely not an advantage.

As soon as I entered Fengjian, countless eyes were cast at me, some were curious, some were malicious, and some were just pure scrutiny.

"Hachiman-kun, come here." Kaguya said, waving gently.

Hachiman walked over slowly.

"Oh, this is the husband Kaguya chose herself."

This Maple Room seemed to be a meeting place between generals and their subordinates in ancient times, with clear hierarchy. Kaguya's position was at the end in the middle, but the person who spoke loudly just now was the guy sitting in the "general" position.

Hachiman showed a slightly puzzled expression.

The man smiled and said, "Why, I haven't introduced Kaguya to you yet? That won't do. We are a family from now on. I am Kaguya's eldest brother, Shinomiya Huangguang."

But shouldn’t the head coach of the Shinomiya family be Kaguya’s father, Shinomiya Gan’an?

Now Sigong Huangguang is in the position of the head of the family.

However, Hachiman still suppressed his doubts in his heart and said with a smile: "It's our first meeting. I have heard a lot about your name, Brother Huang Guang."

Sigong Huangguang, who looked to be in his forties, with a bald head and a beard on his chin, laughed heartily.

"Anyone who can be favored by Kaguya is indeed not an ordinary person. I think we will get along well in the future."

Sigong Huang Guang also greeted.

Hachiman thought to himself that unexpectedly, Shinomiya Huang Guang's attitude was okay. Since Shinomiya Huang Guang was sitting in that position, what he said should represent the attitude of the entire Shinomiya family.

What's going on here?

To put it more seriously, the wedding of Hachiman and Kaguya was a betrayal of the interests of her family by Kaguya, especially since she did not have any strong backing.

Even in the family where you were born, you have to pay attention to your background. This is the current situation of this family.

"Kaguya, don't just stand there, come and introduce the rest of the people." Shinomiya Huangguang said softly.

Kaguya nodded. On the surface, this brother and sister, whose age difference was enough to pass as father and daughter, got along pretty well.

Kaguya also stood up and walked to Hachiman's side, saying, "This is Brother Huang Guang's only son Masamune, who is about the same age as you."

This is a common occurrence in large families. The nephew is older than his aunt.

However, although this Shinomiya Masamune has a handsome appearance and thick hair unlike his father's bald head, his expression never smiles and is often tense. His biggest feature is that he sits in a wheelchair.

Was there any accident?

Hachiman remembered the voice of the person sitting in the wheelchair in the woman's room just now. If nothing unexpected happened, it was this Shinomiya Masamune.

Then, the woman who was as charming and charming as Minamoto no Raikou but dressed in a rustic way was...

Just as Hachiman was thinking this, a woman with two pigtails and black-framed glasses walked in hurriedly. As soon as she came in, she bowed and apologized for being late, then walked towards Shinomiya Masamune's position.

As he passed by, he seemed surprised to see Hachiman standing with Kaguya.

"Didn't I tell you to come earlier today? How can you be so proud to have the entire Shigong family wait for you?"

Shinomiya Masamune, who had a gloomy expression just now, attacked the plain-looking woman, who just stood in front of him with her head lowered.

But the man in the wheelchair seemed even more excited. He removed the wooden stick attached to the wheelchair and whipped the woman hard.

The woman groaned but did not dodge. The others seemed to be accustomed to it and chose to ignore it. Sigong Huangguang, who was sitting in the upper seat, took a sip of hot tea.

Hachiman clicked his tongue, and Kaguya knew that this guy wouldn't be able to hold back.

The words just now seemed to be Shinomiya Masamune scolding the plain woman, but the target of the attack was Hachiman.

Because Hachiman was also "the one who made the entire Shinomiya family wait" just now, every time Shinomiya Masamune swung the wooden stick at the woman, he was hitting Hachiman.

Haha, I didn’t expect that a show of force would happen here.

The thoughts of those who were born in the deep palace are so complicated.

Chapter 56: Eating Soft Rice

Shinomiya Masamune was still whipping his wife, and just as Hachiman was about to step forward to stop him, someone got there first.

"I'm talking about Masamune. As far as I can remember, men from the Shinomiya family don't hit women either."

A pretty woman was holding an authentic bamboo stick from the Four Palaces. She looked to be in her thirties, but was dressed very fashionably, which did not seem to be in keeping with this gloomy "palace".

"This is Brother Shengshi's wife, my second sister-in-law, Shigong Liuli. She is the daughter of the general manager of the Neon Shipbuilding Association."

Shinomiya Kaguya said softly, then she thought for a moment and added: "She and Shengshi brother are the only two 'good people' here."

Hachiman nodded gently, and the beaten woman looked at Shinomiya Ruri with a hint of gratitude in her eyes.

Shigong Masamune put down the stick in his hand, snorted, and said coldly: "Why don't you go sit over to the side quickly."

Then, he said to his second aunt, Shigong Liuli, "How to teach my wife a lesson is my family's business, so you don't have to worry about it."

"Of course, as long as you don't hit a woman in front of me, I won't bother to care." Sigong Liuli didn't seem to be someone who was easy to bully. She directly retorted, and then looked at the woman who lowered her head. Sigong Liuli just sighed in her heart and slowly walked back to her husband.

Kaguya continued to introduce as if nothing had happened: "This is Masamune's wife, Shinomiya Sayoko."

Actually, Hachiman was in the room at that time, and he also heard the man in the wheelchair mention the name "Sayoko". He saw the woman raised her head and nodded gently. When she looked at Hachiman, there was a hint of surprise in her eyes, but she quickly returned to her state of lowering her head like a piece of wood.

Then Kaguya went on to introduce her second brother, Shinomiya Seishi, and the woman who had just taken action, Shinomiya Ruri.

Shinomiya Shengshi still looked pale, but he was quite kind to Hachiman.

Next came Shinomiya Yunying, the one Hachiman was most familiar with among the three brothers, but the high school girl sitting next to her blowing bubbles did leave Hachiman with an impression.

Little gangster?

He was the guy who misled Hachiman into running into Shinomiya Sayoko in front of the restroom just now.

Kaguya introduced: "This is the daughter of Brother Shinomiya Yunying, Shinomiya Reiko, who is currently in high school."

The girl was enthusiastic and said, "Hello, uncle."

According to seniority, it seems to be correct to call him uncle.

After all, Kaguya is her aunt, so it's normal to call her Oji-san.

But why did it sound a little strange to him?

Compared to this JK who didn't have Kaguya's ladylike demeanor at all, Hachiman was more concerned about Shinomiya Yunying's attitude. When he was in Chiba, this guy was so arrogant and domineering, and he disliked him extremely, but in the Shinomiya family, he remained silent and just sipped the wine on his table.

"This is the newly appointed Vice Minister of Finance, Mr. Minamoto no Yoshimiya. He has come to visit the Shinomiya family today specially," Kaguya said, pointing at the slightly plump middle-aged man.

"Nice to meet you, Master Hachiman. Her Royal Highness the Princess has instructed me to take you to familiarize yourself with the people and customs of Tokyo." The middle-aged man said in a peaceful tone.

Even though Hachiman didn't ask for it, the worried mother still chose to have someone escort her.

It's so comfortable to eat this soft rice.

Next came a few close associates of the Shinomiya family, and Hachiman remembered them one by one. Then the banquet began and no one paid any attention to him for the time being.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Hachiman asked Kaguya about the things he didn't understand just now.

"Where did your father go? Why is Sigong Huangguang sitting in the position of the head of the family?"

Huiye took a sip of rice wine and said calmly: "Obviously, this is Brother Huang Guang's final preparation to become the head of the family. However, it is hard to say now?"

"Why is that?" Generally speaking, once you have taken the position of the head of the family, it will naturally be stable.

"If there are no external enemies." Kaguya said calmly.

"Are you talking about Shijo?" Hachiman asked.

Recently, the multinational group Shijo has been investing frequently in various fields in China, ranging from the acquisition and reorganization of ship machinery manufacturing and aviation groups to the entertainment industry. Its main competitor is the Shinomiya family, and this time the Shinomiya family is on the defensive.

"If it were in the past, the Shinomiya family could easily drive out the Shijo family by using their privileges, but someone wants to balance out the Shinomiya family's unscrupulous claws in recent years."

Hachiman understood immediately. No wonder this family no longer had the arrogance it once had.

"So you understand, it's not entirely a good thing for Brother Huang Guang that father has temporarily given up the position of family head to him. Originally, he was almost able to inherit the position of family head, but if the Shinomiya family led by him was defeated by the Shijo family, then Brother Huang Guang would have a hard time accepting the defeat." Kaguya said with a chuckle.

Hachiman hummed softly, but still said with some sigh: "Great enemy, of course, a family is not thinking about how to overcome difficulties but has its own thoughts, which is sad to think about."

"Power and money are the things that can most distort human nature, and these two things in all of Japan are gathered here." Kaguya said without any emotion.

"So it's even more admirable that a woman with such noble character like you can be raised in such a filthy place."

"You...what are you talking about suddenly? You are such a weird person." He said some strange love words for no apparent reason.

Even though they are husband and wife, they are not "lovers".

Hachiman just teased him casually, and seeing the guy's big reaction, he found it a little funny, but he didn't continue teasing him.

Then his gaze turned in the direction of the young lady named Shinomiya Sayoko. She was just eating with her head down. Her movements were quite elegant, but she looked a little restrained. Although girls with glasses are also great, this woman seemed to just use glasses as a prop to cover up her glasses.

Shinomiya Sayoko looked up inadvertently, noticed Hachiman's gaze, and quickly lowered her head.

So Hachiman asked, "What's going on with this Shinomiya Sayoko? If Shinomiya Huangguang is the head of the family, then she can be considered the next head of the family's wife, right? Why does she seem to be even less dignified than a servant?"

Her behavior is not as graceful and elegant as that of the wife of Sigong Shengshi, who has the bearing of a lady from a family. It seems that even the servants look down on her. Moreover, it is really strange that her husband beats and scolds other people at will in such occasions and ignores it.

After all, the marriage of the eldest grandson of the Shigong family should be between people of equal social status, so naturally his wife's family should also be respectable. Even if there is a discord in their relationship, they would not beat and scold each other as they do now.

Chapter 57: Poisonous Wedding Gift