Hikigaya, the Son-in-law of Three Surnames

After Yumiko left home for work, Hachiman walked to the balcony and lit a cigarette. The strong smell of tobacco emanated from his mouth, leaving behind a bitter and dry taste that lingered in the air for a long time.

After smoking, he began to wipe the pans and plates used for breakfast, washing them and putting them in the sterilizer.

After thinking for a while, he took out a piece of refrigerated grain-fed beef eye from the freezer, fried it simply, sprinkled a little sea salt, put it on a plate and let it cool.

Then he started cleaning as usual. Hachiman was a very clear-headed man without a trace of fantasy. Although he maintained his relationship with a woman with feelings like "love" and "romance", he essentially still depended on her for his life. After all, the money belonged to her. So, similarly, he would not slack off on what he should do just because of "love".

In fact, anyone who knows a little about psychology knows that this is a manifestation of insecurity. He knows it, but cannot change it.

About two hours later, after the two black garbage bags were tied up and beads of sweat covered his forehead, the apartment became shiny again.

He ran to the balcony to smoke a cigarette, then went to the bathroom to take a shower, shaved off all his stubble, and changed into less casual clothes.

Finally, he put the cooled steak in the refrigerator and went out with two garbage bags.

When he went out, he happened to see the neighbor lady throwing away garbage.

"Ah, Hikigaya-kun, what a coincidence, are you taking out the trash too?"

"Yeah, I just finished cleaning." When Yumiko was away, the apartment had its own set of social conventions. For example, the family next door saw that Yumiko went out to work while Hachiman was hiding at home, so naturally there were some jokes to be laughed at.

"I really envy you for not having to work at such a young age. That's why young people nowadays have open minds. I don't mean anything else." The aunt concealed her sharpness in a cheerful tone.

"Garbage, do you want to throw it away?" Hachiman pointed at the garbage bag in her hand.

The aunt was stunned for a moment, and held out her hand: "Then thank you for your help."

Hachiman took the garbage bag and said, "It's okay."

Then, holding a cigarette in his mouth, he walked down the stairs carrying several large garbage bags and threw them to the designated collection point.

He checked the time and boarded the train amidst the rush hour. About thirty minutes later, he arrived in front of a twenty-story building. In front of the building stood a black plaque with the words "Yukinoshita Building" written on it.

Yawata thought about it, ran to a nearby printing shop, and said to the proprietress: "Please help me print out the information on the USB drive and put it in a file bag, thank you."

He handed over a USB flash drive. The owner of the printing shop was a middle-aged woman who had just finished feeding her granddaughter. She turned her head and said, "Okay, wait a moment."

But the woman was distracted for a moment when she saw Hachiman, then smiled: "Hikigaya-kun, long time no see."

Hachiman smiled faintly, "Well, it's been a long time since we last met. Xiaozhizi has grown a lot bigger now."

Hachiman refers to the proprietress's little granddaughter.

The lady boss smiled and said, "I really was grateful for your care in the past. Later, I heard from others that you resigned from Yukinoshita Company, and I was depressed for a long time. Are you planning to rejoin the company today?"

In the past, Yukinoshita Company was very busy with business, but it only had one printer, and the performance was not very good. Therefore, after working all night to finish a plan, Hachiman would often come to this printing shop to print out the plan. After a few visits, he got to know the proprietress, after all, she was a regular customer.

Hachiman just smiled: "Thank you for your help."

The proprietress responded, and within a cup of tea, Hachiman took out a bright yellow paper file bag, shielded his eyes from the sun with his hands, slowly walked towards the Yukinoshita Building, and took the elevator to the headquarters on the tenth floor.

Hachiman walked out of the elevator, came to the front desk lady, and said, "Excuse me, please help me make an appointment with Miss Yukinoshita Haruno."

The girl who was playing Minesweeper raised her head impatiently after hearing this, and then saw those familiar eyes and that familiar face. She stood up all of a sudden with a look of surprise on her face: "Hikigaya-kun, you're back."

"Can't I come back to see you, Miss Nanako? Also, if you want to slack off at work, remember to move the mirror next to you away. Everything can be seen." Hachiman pointed to the mirror next to her.

Nanako waved her hand and said, "You are so annoying, Hikigaya-kun, you are still so talkative. Hey, are you planning to go back to the company? This is a great thing. Without you as a lubricant, the group of people under you are being taught a lesson by Miss Haruno like grandsons every day."

After she finished speaking, she remembered that she had accidentally said something bad about her boss, and Nanako couldn't help but cover her mouth.

"Don't worry, I'll keep it a secret." Hachiman gave Nanako a look that made her laugh.

This guy is definitely a magical existence. He is young, has outstanding performance, is hardworking, and is good at uniting the masses. He is almost never seen getting in a fight with anyone. He and Miss Yang Nai play the bad cop and the good cop respectively, and they manage everything in the company in a very neat and tidy manner. He is definitely a worker that every boss wants.

"Ms. Yangno is in the president's office now. You can go in directly." Nanako said directly.

However, a talented person who came for the interview was dissatisfied. He was also waiting to interview Yang Nai, and couldn't help asking: "Miss, why did I come here first, but this gentleman cut in line? He is also here for an interview, right?"

Hachiman glanced at him, but Nanako retorted directly: "If you were the vice president here before, you could also cut in line."

The man looked at Hachiman, a peer of his own, in surprise, then sat back down hesitantly.

Hachiman didn't say anything, he just walked in carrying the file bag. Of course he knew where the president's office was, he just had to pass through the employee office area, and then someone noticed Hachiman's figure.

"Hikigaya-kun, you're back?!"

"vice president!"

"Vice President Hikigaya, you're finally back!"

As soon as Hachiman came back, he was surrounded by a group of people. Who working in this company has not had the experience of being scolded by the president, Yang No, like a grandson? Moreover, Miss Yang No's harsh words are really unique in the world. It is common for her to scold people to tears. There are often people who can't stand it and want to resign. Only this vice president can come forward to save them.

Therefore, he is considered the most popular leader here.

While dealing with everyone, Hachiman came to the president's office, only to see Yukinoshita Haruno leaning against the door and looking at him with a faint smile.

"See, I told you this is definitely the best place for you." Yang Nai said softly.

"Welcome back."

Chapter 39 Proposal

Hachiman followed Haruno and slowly walked into the president's office and closed the door.

The gossipy spirits of those employees were burning. Although when Hachiman was still at Yukinoshita Construction, there were often rumors that Miss Haruno and Hikigaya-kun were a couple, and that the Yukinoshita family seemed to need such a capable son-in-law, but these were just rumors after all. With the resignation of Hikigaya-kun, the rumors gradually died down. But what was going on now?

The editor also wants to know... Ugh.

Some new employees who came in after Hachiman left couldn't help but ask: "Who was that person just now? Is he our new leader?"

The guy who used to work for Hachiman pressed the young man's head and said, "Haha, if Hikigaya-kun really comes back, you will be blessed."

As soon as Hachiman closed the door, Haruno took out two bottles of...well, Yakult from the refrigerator and put them on the table. Don't expect her to make tea for the guests.

"How is it, what do you think after two years of absence?"

"There have been some changes in the personnel, with a lot of new faces." Hachiman said frankly.

"Of course, it's a business after all, so it's normal to have staff turnover." Yang Nai shrugged.

"Didn't you scold him away?"

"Hahaha, Hikigaya-kun you really do know me too well. The sharp increase in the turnover rate after you left is really worrying." Yang No patted her thigh gently. This rhythm of conversation really made her feel the long-lost sense of relief, like breathing.

Hachiman walked to the chair opposite the table and sat down, put the file bag down, and then said softly: "Ms. Haruno, I hope you can stop harassing Yumiko's variety show production team."

Yang Nai blinked her eyes and said innocently, "What are you talking about? I don't understand, but watching the news, it seems to be quite negative, illegal gambling, cheating with a mistress, etc. It's really unlucky."

Hachiman looked into her eyes and said, "You actually knew all this. You could have used your connections to prevent Yumiko from forming a face group, but you didn't. Instead, you asked the station manager to allocate resources to Yumiko and let her complete the task as soon as possible."

Indeed, this is a very simple matter considering the Yukinoshita family's terrifying control over Chiba.

Yang Nai's legs in her hip skirt moved and then crossed. She leaned her head forward slightly, as if asking, "Then tell me, why didn't I do this?"

The reason is actually very simple. Xiang Zhuang dances with a sword, aiming at Pei Gong.

"Because your goal is not to destroy Yumiko, but to get me back here. Therefore, if you prevent Yumiko from forming a group, it will only make us more resolute to stand together. But you see through Yumiko's sense of responsibility. Once this project starts, she will never give up for the sake of those who have expectations of her. If there is any problem with the production team at this time, Yumiko will only run around for her life, just like now."

It can be said that Yukinoshita Haruno's move of catching a turtle in a jar really saw through the weaknesses of human nature, not only Yumiko's, but also his.

He had suggested to Yumiko twice whether she should give up the production of this variety show, but Yumiko refused both times. So now it became an inevitable fact that he was standing here.

No, perhaps his suggestion to give up this matter was also a manifestation of his own inability to resist, because he knew that Miss Yang No would definitely take advantage of Yumiko's weakness.

He saw it all clearly, but he couldn't stop it. This is the brilliance of Miss Yang Nai.

Essentially, this is the game between Haruno and Hachiman, and Yumiko is just a bargaining chip.

The result was obvious, he lost.

He could neither change Yumiko's professionalism nor do anything about the frequent accidents that occurred in the production team.

Yukinoshita Haruno smiled faintly, looking at him with joy in her eyes.

"But actually your target is me, because you know that people like me cannot tolerate others being unhappy because of my own reasons." Hachiman said.

This may sound like self-boasting, but it is actually Hachiman's weakness. He is essentially a coward and is unwilling to owe favors to others, so he cannot bear to see others dragged down and made unhappy because of his own reasons.

"Of course, after all, we are all exactly the same people." Yang Nai said softly, then changed the subject.

"So what are you planning to do today? I really don't mind if my things are used by others."

Hachiman gently pushed the file bag in front of Haruno, and Haruno silently opened the file bag, which contained all the information related to the Yukinoshita family.

Yang Nai's expression began to change. She asked, "What do you mean?"

"Ms. Yang Nai, after I left, your methods of dealing with other colleagues and suppliers have become a little rough, and you have already walked on the edge of the law. In the past month, I have been trying to contact those colleagues who have been persecuted by you. I think they will be willing to form a victims' alliance."

After all, Hachiman has been working at Yukinoshita Construction Company for so many years and knows a lot of things that outsiders don't know. Taking advantage of this, he contacted many people this month, so he needed a phone.

"Ha, are you trying to save Zhao by attacking Wei? You are worthy of being the person I have chosen. You didn't exhaust yourself to death like that idiot who slept with you." Yang Nai said happily.

It is useless to keep insisting on solving the problems that arise in the variety show production team. For Yang Noi, with a little investigation, every member may be a flash point, not to mention that she can mobilize more resources to frame, attack, and throw dirty water. Anything is fine. After all, there is a saying that a thief can steal for a thousand days but you cannot guard against thieves for a thousand days.

That's because Haruno has always been in a position where she is the attacker and cannot lose, and what Hachiman is doing now is trying to attack her position where she cannot lose.

Yang No said softly: "Hayato's father is an excellent lawyer. Do you think I care about this kind of thing?"

Hachiman shook his head. "If it was normal, you wouldn't care, but if you want to run for the governor of Chiba, you have to care about this."

If it is just a trick among businessmen, ordinary people will not care about the black-eating-black business, but if you want to get into politics, the fewer stains on your body, the better.

This is Haruno's weak spot. Hachiman knows that Haruno has been planning to run for governor for several years, and she cannot afford to make any mistakes.

Compared to such insignificant matters as him and Yumiko, as a profit-seeker, Yono should know what to choose.

This is the bargaining chip that Hachiman uses to negotiate with Haruno, to make Haruno give up making things difficult for Yumiko.

Yang No suddenly laughed, somewhat wantonly, as if praising Hachiman for being able to achieve this on his own.

Her smile paused, and she said in a clear voice: "Hikigaya-kun, how many years do you think I have known you? I have had my eyes on you since you were in high school. I sponsored you to study abroad and allowed Komachi to enter Waseda University. I have done you a favor, so you have always respected me and were unwilling to kill me. If you had revealed this matter directly instead of negotiating with me, it might have had a greater impact on me..."

She gently threw the file bag into the trash can and said, "How many years do you think we have known each other? Do you think I can't predict your means of counterattack? Which weakness of mine will you target?"

Hachiman was not threatened by her words, but said: "Whether you can guess it or not, the fact is the fact after all, and I am not using any conspiracy after all."

Yang No said with a smile: "Hikigaya-kun, let me teach you a lesson again, so that you know what is called an open conspiracy......"

"I have given up running for Chiba governor this time." She said calmly.

Suddenly, Hachiman opened his eyes wide as if struck by lightning: "What did you say...?"

Haruno stood up, slowly walked to Hachiman's side, put her arms around him, gently rested her head next to his cheek, and whispered like Satan.

"What I mean is that you underestimate your importance to me. For you, I can wait another four years, because you are that valuable to me."

Yang Nai took out an exquisite box from his pocket and opened it. Inside was a pair of rings.

She half-knelt on the ground and said, "Hikigaya-kun, marry me. You are the most important to me. I will never get into your heart, just like you will always keep a distance from me. We are the same person."

They are all cowards who are unwilling to open their hearts to others. The most important things will be locked tightly in their hearts and will not be seen by anyone, even if that person is their partner.

Hachiman knew that he had lost again in the second game.

Chapter 35 Chapter

Yumiko returned to the TV station with the determination to kill gods and Buddhas to deal with a series of troubles.

And she was always prepared for something worse to happen, but nothing happened. Everything was calm and peaceful, and she didn't need to carry any burden. This made her feel confused.

Until the end of the get off work day, the shooting progress far exceeded expectations, leaving her even more confused.

Before leaving get off work, Yumiko gathered everyone together for a talk to stabilize the morale, and it was effective. At least those who were originally wavering about whether to quit the group calmed down temporarily.

She left work with a long-lost cheerful mood, then remembered that she had asked Yawata to grill a steak when she went out this morning, so she went to the supermarket and bought a bottle of red wine of similar vintage to celebrate, although it was only a victory for one day, and she didn't know what would happen in the future.

But the good mood at this moment still needs to be celebrated.

Then, she remembered that Hachiman seemed to have started smoking again recently, so she took a detour to the drugstore and bought two more boxes of smoking cessation candies.

"I'm back." Yumiko said after opening the door and standing at the entrance to change her shoes.

This was a habit Hachiman developed after coming to her house. In the past, the empty house did not require any talking.

But what puzzled her was that Hachiman did not come out to greet her as usual. After she changed into slippers and walked into the living room, she found that there was no one in the house at all, but it was obvious that the apartment had just been cleaned.

Originally, she thought Hachiman had just gone to the convenience store to buy something, but half an hour later, she felt something was wrong. She opened the refrigerator and found a refrigerated grilled steak inside. Her heart skipped a beat and she quickly called Hachiman on her cell phone. She was very glad that she had bought him a cell phone.

But to her disappointment, the sound of a cell phone rang in her room, and she walked in the door to find Hachiman placing the phone on the table.

"Where on earth did that guy go?"

She didn't want to wait any longer, so she changed her shoes and ran to the nearby shops, supermarkets and parks she often visited, but still found nothing.

Just as she returns to the apartment disappointedly, expecting Hachiman to have returned, she sees a breathless Himena on top of her.

"Yumiko, are you looking for Hikigaya-kun?"