Hikigaya, the Son-in-law of Three Surnames

At some point, Yuko's grandmother walked to the door of the living room and said, "Mother, where did you put the scarf I knitted for Kazuya last time?"

Mrs. Kinoshita said, "Mom, why are you looking for your scarf at this time? It's all put away."

"I want to take it back to school for Xiaohe. Come and help me find it." Grandma Yukiko said calmly.

Although Mrs. Kinoshita was somewhat reluctant, she still followed her mother-in-law upstairs.

After a while, Asami asked, "Chizuru, let's go to the bathroom together."

Qianhe said in a somewhat strange tone: "Why don't you go alone?"

Asami smiled and said, "But I can't pee when I go to the bathroom alone in a strange place."

Chizuru was speechless, but was pulled up by Mami.

"As for the bathroom, turn right when you exit the living room." Kazuya said considerately.

Asami smiled, "Thank you, Kazuya-kun."

Then he pulled Chizuru out of the living room.

"What are you doing? Didn't Kazuya-kun say that the living room is on the right?" Chizuru asked curiously.

Mami looked at him like an idiot and said, "Chizuru, you are such a blockhead. You really think that beautiful girls don't have to poop when they go to the toilet."

Qianzuru said with a puzzled look: "What else?"

Asami pulled Chizuru up the stairs and said, "Didn't you notice Kazuya's grandmother's expression just now? She must have something to say to Kazuya's mother, and the topic must be about you. Don't you want to listen?"

Qianzuru's heart moved, but she always felt that eavesdropping was not good. However, she was forcibly pulled up by Mami. There happened to be a room with a light on, and the door was not closed, but only half-open.

"Wife, what do you want to do? You know the purpose of my family dinner today. What do you mean by what you said at the dinner table just now?"

Chizuru heard the voice of Grandma Yuko. To her surprise, Grandma Yuko's voice was no longer as kind and gentle as usual, nor did it sound as sonorous and powerful as that of the dull and hard-of-hearing old woman.

Chizuru was unconsciously attracted and took a few steps forward.

Mrs. Kinoshita said a little aggrievedly: "What did I say? I just don't want my future daughter-in-law to be an actress. Do you want to see that, mom?"

Chizuru's heart sank. It turned out that Mrs. Kinoshita's words at the dinner table just now were intentional.

Then, I heard the cold voice of Xizi's grandmother: "Do you think I'm stupid, or do you think I can't guess what you're thinking?"

"Mom, what are you talking about?" Mrs. Kinoshita's voice was filled with guilt.

"You have taken a fancy to the little girl Nanami Asami and want her to be your daughter-in-law, right?" There was a hint of sharpness in Yuko's grandmother's tone.

Mami, who was next to Chizuru, found it interesting that the melon was eaten on her head, but it was not too surprising.

"Mom, what are you talking about?" Mrs. Kinoshita still didn't want to admit it, but was exposed by her mother-in-law's words.

"You see that Asami Nanami's family is powerful, while Chizuru's family is ordinary. You want your son to marry into a rich family, and you don't want a daughter-in-law who has to pay money for her. You look down on this marriage, don't you?" Grandma Yuko said sternly.

After hesitating for a while, Mrs. Kinoshita finally said, "Mom, I might as well be frank. Kazuya has said before that Nanami Asami is his ex-girlfriend and they used to date. Even Kazuya's dad said that Asami's family is in big business, so how big must the business be? And Asami looks very well-behaved. If Kazuya and Asami get together in the future, he won't have to worry about the rest of his life. Mom, I don't dislike a girl like Chizuru who is generous, good at talking, and sensible and lovable. But, she lost her parents at such a young age. Her life is too tough and looks a little ominous. And given her family situation, she only has a grandmother who is in poor health. In the future, we will have to support her. This is too unfair to Kazuya."

Ultimately, it's a matter of mismatch.

If they were just dating, everyone would say that a school beauty like Chizuru is not a good match for a boy like Kazuya who looks a bit like a loser.

But when she enters society and really has to talk about marriage, the gap between Chizuru, who has no parents and no property, and Kazuya, who comes from a wealthy family, is too big.

In the eyes of every mother, her children are the best. If it were any other mother, she would probably not be willing to let her son marry a girl like Qianhe. Not only would it not help her son's future, it would even be a burden to him.

Especially when compared with his ex-girlfriend Mami.

Chizuru felt a little uncomfortable, not because her family conditions were being criticized. If she put herself in her shoes, she could even understand Mrs. Kinoshita's choice.

But what made her uncomfortable was that Mrs. Kinoshita said that she had no father or mother and was an unlucky person. This hurt her a little, as this was already a knot in her heart.

"What's auspicious or inauspicious? How come you at your age are more superstitious than an old woman like me? And, my daughter-in-law, you are too short-sighted. You don't understand my intention of choosing this wife for Kazuya. Originally, I wanted you to figure it out by yourself, but unfortunately you are too stupid. If I don't tell you, I'm afraid you will miss this good marriage." Grandma Yuko said with some disgust, as if she felt desperate for this short-sighted daughter-in-law.

"Then the daughter-in-law will listen to you." Mrs. Kinoshita said somewhat indignantly.

"I know you think Xiaohe is a good person. Of course, every mother thinks her son is the best in the world, which is true. I only have this one grandson. Would I harm him? But wife, we have to be objective. Xiaohe is not a smart person. At least in terms of social skills, he has not learned a single thing from his father. You said that he should marry a rich man and marry that little girl Nanami Asami. Don't you see that that little girl Nanami Asami is not a worry-free girl? Add to that a powerful Yue family, and Xiaohe will be eaten up by his bones in the future. You, don't be blinded by wealth. Our family has enough money, and Xiaohe can also maintain the status quo in this generation. It will be enough to give birth to a smart child and raise him well." Grandma Yuko said in a sonorous voice.

Mrs. Kinoshita seemed a little uncomfortable and said, "You don't have to say that about Kazuya, he also has his merits."

Grandma Xizi said mercilessly: "Then tell me about your son's strengths?"

Mrs. Kinoshita hesitated for a while, and then realized in despair that her son really had nothing to show for it.

Grandma Yuko sighed and said, "Kazuya-kun is filial, listens to others, and doesn't have any bad habits, that's enough. But he is definitely not the type to support the family business, you know what I mean."

Mrs. Kinoshita seemed to understand something immediately and asked, "So that's why you're looking for Xiao Qianzuru?"

"I have some vision when it comes to people. Although Chizuru's family background is not good, a phoenix is ​​born in a quail's nest. She has a good personality and is very good at dealing with people. If she is trained well, it will not be a problem for her to support this family. Moreover, she has a decent mind and does not have any bad intentions. Do you really think that Nanami Asami is easy to mess with? With her around, Xiaohe can be at ease and live a rich and idle life, and this family will not fall apart."

This is just like the big families in Japan who are used to recruiting sons-in-law as heirs. Now the Kinoshita family has no sons to show off. So they want to find a daughter-in-law with a good personality, a positive mind and good work ability, so that the children born in the future will still be members of the Kinoshita family.

Qianzuru followed the plan of Yuko's grandmother, and for a moment she didn't know whether she should be happy or not. Although she was praising her, she always felt like she was being treated as a tool.

Moreover, she didn't expect that Grandma Yukiko, who looked a little old and slow, had such a clear and sharp mind.

Mrs. Kinoshita seemed a little unwilling and said, "You do have a point, but..."

But before she could finish her words, she was interrupted. Grandma Xizi said, "Don't say buts. You just think that it's unlucky for Qianhe to have no parents and a small family. But I tell you, this is a great benefit!"

Mrs. Kinoshita was a little confused: "What do you mean by that?"

"Don't you understand? This child lost both his father and mother, leaving only an old woman who won't live for many years. When Sayuri dies, she won't even have any relatives. Apart from relying on this little Kazuya and helping our Kinoshita family, who else can she rely on?"

When she said this, Yuko Kinoshita's voice even sounded fierce.

All of a sudden, the expression of the kind old man in her mind gradually became sinister, and Qianhe felt creepy.

Chapter 11: Fun is coming

"I discussed this matter with your husband, and he agreed. So, no matter whether you like it or not, you have to pretend. It's not easy to find a good seedling with conditions and family background like Xiao Qianzuru. Especially don't think about Nanami Mami anymore. Xiaohe can't control a girl like that."

Grandma Yuko said coldly. After a moment of silence, Mrs. Kinoshita said, "I, I know."

The old man added: "You should chat with Qianhe more later to make up for it. This is like marrying a person. Half of you are marrying a husband, and half of you are marrying a mother-in-law. Didn't little Qianhe practice gymnastics before? Just like you, find more topics to make her like you."

Chizuru finally couldn't bear to listen to this anymore, and left the second floor alone without caring about Mami, and went down the stairs. Mami hurriedly followed her.

The two stood at the door of the villa. The lights were on inside, but it felt strange to Chizuru.

Did Grandma Yuko say anything wrong? No, although she may have such impure thoughts, she did not cheat or deceive Chizuru. Chizuru really married into the Kinoshita family and was able to jump from a common girl to a noble lady. Did she owe her anything? No.

However, she always felt that she had become a naked commodity, a valuable commodity, a tool that could work for the Kinoshita family, give birth to children, and maintain the family.

Some words are not wrong, but once they are said, their nature becomes different.

But in fact, these naked words of Grandma Xizi made her feel uncomfortable. What she couldn't accept the most was that the old lady mentioned her dead parents.

Chizuru couldn't help but squat down, and Mami stood there, a little at a loss. She was good at having fun, but it was too difficult for her to comfort others.

But Chizuru didn't care. She just looked up at the moon with a sad smile and said, "Mami, you know, when I was in junior high school, my classmates whispered that I was a wild child without parents. My family was in the car and the car fell off a cliff. My parents were smashed beyond recognition, but I was the only one. Except for a broken right foot, I was fine. That's because my father used his body to protect me."

Therefore, in the eyes of Yuko's grandmother, the fact that Chizuru has no parents is actually an advantage, which is what she can't stand the most.

Grandma Yuko, who used to be very kind in her eyes, now looked somewhat hateful.

Mami pursed her lips, then said hurriedly: "Well, actually I don't have a mother either. When I was in junior high school, people also called me a motherless child."

When it comes to comforting people, Asami Nanami is unexpectedly clumsy.

Chizuru turned around and couldn't help but smile and said, "Thank you, Asami-san."

Suddenly, Mami didn't know what to say. If someone scolded her with gritted teeth, she would be happy to smile, but this was the first time someone thanked her sincerely, and she didn't know how to react.

Qianzuru stood up and looked at the stars in the sky. When she was little, her father, who was coaxing her to sleep, once told her that after death, people would turn into stars in the sky. It was actually a fairy tale to deceive children. As she grew up, Qianzuru forgot it. It was not until her parents passed away that she remembered her father's words and firmly believed that her parents had just turned into stars in the sky to watch over her.

Therefore, no matter what sad things she encountered, as long as she looked at the stars at night, most of the time she could smile again.

She took a deep breath, turned optimistic again, and said, "Okay, it's over. Mami, you should pretend you didn't hear those words."

In fact, Kinoshita Yuko's vision was correct. If Chizuru really married Kazuya, this kind of optimistic character in the face of hardships and difficulties would definitely lead a family to prosperity.

Mami suddenly felt a little unhappy. If she had to say why, it was probably because of Chizuru's open-mindedness. After hearing their disgusting thoughts, you could actually let it go so easily?

But she soon realized that she was actually standing up for Chizuru! ?

At this moment, Mami was really shocked!

The fun guy is disqualified!

However, unlike Chizuru, Mami is a person who always seeks revenge. Even if others don't provoke her, she will still provoke them.

Mami pouted and said, "Chizuru-chan, you are just too polite. Doesn't Kazuya's mother like me? Guess what she would do if I married into this family?"

Chizuru tilted her head slightly and asked, "How?"

Mami grinned and said, "On the first day I got married, I donated all the inheritance my father gave me, and then I looked at their expressions carefully."

Aren’t you coveting my father’s power and wealth? Then I will make all your ideas come to nothing.

Chizuru looked at Mami. Normally, this was just a joke. After all, this was a blue job that cost her 3,000 lives and killed 300 enemies. But for Mami, Chizuru couldn't say for sure. This was something the madman in front of her could really do.

Chizuru shook her head quickly. It was just a hypothesis after all. Just like, even though Yuko and Kinoshita had a good plan, she would not necessarily marry into the Kinoshita family.

But now she was a little confused about her grandmother's attitude. Although her grandmother didn't talk much normally, she was too silent today, which made the girl a little confused.

"Okay, let's go in." Qianhe couldn't help but say.

"Yeah." Asami responded.

Then Qianhe felt something was wrong, stopped and said, "No, why should I thank you!"

Mami blinked in confusion, as if asking, are you stupid?

Qianzuru gritted her teeth and said, "Have you forgotten what the tattoo shop did to me?"

Mami touched her hair, feeling a little embarrassed, and laughed: "Chizuru-chan, don't worry about these trivial matters."

Chizuru was so angry that her teeth were itching. After a while, the two returned to the living room. Hachiman and Mr. Kinoshita seemed to have finished discussing business matters and also sat near the sofa.

The two girls immediately received attention when they returned to the living room. Mrs. Kinoshita asked with a worried look on her face, "Kazuya said you went to the bathroom. What's wrong? Chizuru-chan, are you feeling unwell?"

As expected, Mrs. Kinoshita's attitude became much gentler and warmer, but compared to her initial flattery, Chizuru was a little surprised at the moment. After all, she already knew the other party's little calculations, and now this enthusiasm seemed a little fake in her eyes.

Chizuru smiled and shook her head, saying, "No, I just thought the bonsai in the front yard was pretty nice, so I looked at it with Mami for a while longer."

Mrs. Kinoshita smiled and said, "Then we'll have something to talk about later. I can teach you how to prune."

Qianhe smiled even more: "Then I must ask you for advice when I have the chance."

The biggest difference between Chizuru and Kazuya is that children from poor families have to grow up early and learn how to manage their emotions and speak polite words early on.

But then, the topic developed in a direction that Chizuru had not expected.

Mrs. Kinoshita said gently, "Chizuru, I heard from your grandmother that you practiced gymnastics in junior high school?"

This was to follow the instructions of his mother-in-law and get in touch with Chizuru.

Qianzuru nodded gently and said, "Yes, when I was in junior high school, I represented the school and won the second prize in the county gymnastics competition, but I didn't practice it after that."

Mrs. Kinoshita showed a "surprised" expression, and then said: "This is really a coincidence, Chizuru, you know, when I was young, I also practiced gymnastics, and I almost entered the national team, but later I withdrew because of an injury, and then I married Kazuya's father."

Chizuru glanced at Mrs. Kinoshita and found that this woman had indeed maintained a very good figure. She was even taller than Mr. Kinoshita next to her, and there were still remnants of her gymnastics training days.

Qianzuru pursed her lips and said, "This is such a pity."

Mrs. Kinoshita brought up this topic, although it was her mother-in-law who suggested it, but when the topic was really brought up, there was real emotion: "Who says it's not true? If he hadn't been injured that year, there might not be a Kazuya."

One of the characteristics of people entering middle age is that they like to reminisce about the past, especially those past events that they regret.

Mrs. Kinoshita's eyes brightened up a little, and then she said, "Well, Chizuru-chan, Auntie has something to ask of you."

Qian He couldn't help but say: "Auntie, you are too polite. What's the matter?"

"Wait a moment." Mrs. Kinoshita stood up, left the living room and walked into the room. After a while, she came out carrying a slightly old gymnastics suit.

She said, "This is the gymnastics suit that Auntie wore when she participated in the last competition. I remember that I cried my eyes out when I stepped off the stage. I couldn't bear to throw it away, so I kept it well. I just took it out and washed it these two days. Hey, Xiao Qianzuru, can you put on this gymnastics suit and let me see it? I want to recall what you looked like back then."

When she said this, Mrs. Kinoshita's eyes were red.

Although it was a bit out of line, considering their shared experience, it was not excessive. After all, it seemed that Mrs. Kinoshita was sincere.

Then, Chizuru looked at the high-slit gymnastics suit that completely exposed her thighs. She was dumbfounded, and Hachiman, who was not far away, was also dumbfounded.

But Mami became excited, the fun was about to begin!

Chapter 12 Gymnastics Uniform