Great, now we are dead!

Moreover, Su Nuo wasn't actually this big when it was still "alive." It was nurtured by the heavy resentment from being sealed underground for so many years... Let's just say this vitality is a special kind of fungus.

"This prosperous era is as you wished."

Ye Shou calmly crossed his arms and smiled, "Let's not rush to discuss the future. Would you like to go out and visit this behemoth with me?"

"..."

Kayaba Akihiko had no choice. If he could forcibly suppress his curiosity and thirst for knowledge about the previous USB drive, he absolutely had to see Ryomen Sukuna!

Isn't this exactly what he's been chasing since childhood—an "existence beyond the constraints of common sense" that he doesn't know where it exists?

drop!

drop!

drop!

Just as Ye Shou had piqued Mao Chang's curiosity, he received a call from home. Without even logging out, he started chatting directly in the game.

【Young Master, the Master and Madam, along with their friends, are flying home today. They miss you dearly, so please don't come back too late.】

"Going home?"

Ye Shou was somewhat surprised, as he had initially thought his father would deliberately avoid him.

"Friend? Which one?"

[The gentleman I mentioned before, Mr. Sawai Soichiro, is a senior from university who is now dedicated to public welfare.]

Ye Shou's fingertips twitched slightly, as if he had been stung by static electricity, the sensation running through his entire body.

But his expression remained unchanged, and his tone was still calm: "Okay, I understand."

Chapter 31 Everyone has a story from their youth.

A medium-sized Gulfstream landed smoothly on the runway. As it gradually slowed down, golden sunlight shone on its tail fin, where the family crest of a five-leaf gentian with double crosses was displayed on a black circular emblem.

Inside the cabin, the power seat slowly retracted, and a middle-aged man dressed casually, looking like he had just returned from a trip, straightened up. Someone removed his semi-enclosed helmet, revealing well-defined features that were even more rugged than Ye Shou's. It was clear that he had been a handsome young man in his youth, and even in his later years, he still possessed considerable charm.

A strand of white hair had already appeared at his temples, which he hadn't deliberately dyed black but instead combed meticulously, adding to his air of authority and reliability.

"call……"

He was still a little dazed after exiting the game, but his assistant promptly brought him some refreshing green tea. He rested for a while before calming down and couldn't help but smile wryly.

"Although it's interesting, I'm really not at an age where I should be doing high-flying things."

"President, you're exaggerating. This type of game is prone to causing 3D motion sickness, especially on an airplane."

"hehe"

Junpei Kuze waved his hand, stood up, and stretched.

In addition to the accompanying personnel, there were two important passengers:

The elegant and sophisticated lady removed her eye mask, accepted the knitted cardigan offered by her assistant, and, though slightly tired, declined assistance, standing still for a moment with her eyes closed. Her upright posture swayed slightly before she seemed to find her balance and remained still. When she opened her eyes again, a gentle and generous smile appeared on her face, her weariness completely gone, replaced by a vibrant and energetic expression.

If the family of three stands together, you will find that Ye Shou clearly inherited more of his mother's facial features, while he inherited more of his father's features, such as the sharp look in his eyes and brows.

If these two exuded elegance and composure, the remaining one was much more "ordinary".

I woke up uneventfully, blinked, rubbed my face, took a deep breath, and stood up. I was wearing a suit jacket lining, giving off the vibe of a civil servant who frequently travels for work.

But obviously, ordinary white-collar workers or civil servants cannot take advantage of the Kuse couple's "free ride" back.

"I can hardly remember when I last went back to Japan."

Sawai Soichiro, who looked a bit older than Kuze Junpei, let out a long sigh and took the suit jacket from his assistant, draping it over his arm.

"After being away from home for a long time, I even find it easier to communicate in English when I meet people from my hometown."

"You have plenty of time to regain your fluency in the language."

Junpei Kuze chuckled: "Since you're back, stay a little longer."

"I originally planned to stay a few more days, and I hope you won't mind that I'm such an unwelcome guest and refuse to leave."

"Ha ha"

The senior is still the same as always—Junpei is in a good mood.

Men and women treat friendship differently:

Women need to spend a lot of time together, communicating, and comforting each other to keep their friendships from deteriorating. The same applies to romantic relationships; for them, old memories fade, and new impressions and excitement take center stage.

Men, however, represent the other extreme. They value shared values ​​and tastes more. If they deeply approve of someone, they can remain honest with each other even after years of separation. Conversely, if they genuinely dislike someone, even daily meetings won't change their opinion.

Junpei Kuze and Soichiro Sawai are examples of this type of couple. Despite not having seen each other for many years, they still had no ill feelings towards each other after their reunion.

The two were seniors and juniors in the same club in college and had a very good relationship. They even formed a fraternity-like organization with a few like-minded friends back then.

We went diving together, and after coming ashore, we played guitar half-naked, sang off-key songs at the top of our lungs, ate barbecue made from cheap ingredients, and then caused trouble at the school festival, using our favorite liquor brands as nicknames for each other... Thinking about it now makes me smile.

The senior figure who advocated for the establishment of the fraternity was no less than the heir to a major conglomerate in Kuze, but unfortunately he died young—his family seemed to have a short-lived gene, with a very fast generational turnover.

My classmates scattered to different places after graduation, and only a few of them still keep in touch.

Junpei felt regretful whenever he thought about it, after all, that senior had taken good care of him.

Go back and pay your respects, bringing with you his favorite water of life (Spirytus Vodka) – that was also his code name.

The water of life cannot be drunk straight; it needs to be mixed with other kinds of spirits to create a delicious cocktail. Just as we need to unite and cooperate to create greater energy.

He's a really charming man, so mature that he seems "not at all like someone our age."

Of course, Junpei and Soichiro were no less impressive and were highly respected among their peers. However, their personalities, ideals, and methods differed, leading them down different paths.

For example, Yoshioka, who loves both drinking and diving, joined the navy; Junpei, who is arrogant and capable, inherited the family business; and Sawai, who is ambitious and compassionate, went overseas to begin his own life journey.

Time flies like an arrow!

He glanced at the "NERvGear" that his assistant had put away and nodded slightly: This is a landmark product that can completely change an industry. Xiaoye Shou has once again created a business miracle.

But this will definitely attract the covetous eyes of many parties. Other forces are fine, but if it is the US federal government or the Jussians who control the shadow government who want a share of the pie, then even the Kuze Group will find it difficult to refuse.

In a sense, it's not necessarily a bad thing. Juze has the ability to open up the European and American markets, and its political resources can make policies go smoothly, just like the status of the Juze Group in Japan.

—The only thing to worry about when cooperating with them is being abandoned after they've served their purpose, and being stripped bare.

In fact, even before the release of "NERvGear" while Junpei was in the United States, he had been contacted by people to discuss financing and cooperation. His return this time was also meant to remind Ye Shou:

Of course, this is just a reminder and will not interfere with Ye Shou's decisions and actions.

Firstly, they trusted their son; secondly, this wasn't a matter of life and death. No matter how things developed, for people of their caliber, even the fiercest struggles would leave room for maneuver.

"Sometimes I'm quite envious of Indians..."

"What did you say?"

Sawai turned around in surprise.

"It's nothing, just talking to myself."

Junpei shook his head, amused.

It sounds funny, but it's true:

There are very few countries in this world that can completely disregard foreign capital, especially the covetousness of foreign capital. Some are simply less powerful than their foreign counterparts, like Japan, South Korea, and Europe; others have domestically underperforming companies. But there is one mysterious Eastern power that is completely fearless—

That's India!

There aren't many people who can completely subdue foreign investors, and Indians have a knack for it!

As they descended the gangway from the Gulfstream aircraft, people were already waiting outside. Upon meeting, both sides spontaneously revealed their joy.

"Father, Mother, welcome home."

"You're being so serious. Just call me Mom and Dad."

Regardless of whether his son was already in high school, Kuze Kaede immediately reached out to pat his head.

Ye Shou readily agreed and bent down slightly—after all, he was already much taller than his mother.

"Master, Madam!"

The butler and servants all paid their respects, including Ruri. But as soon as she bowed, a gentle force lifted her head, and she saw Kuze Kaede's gentle smiling face.

"It's been a while since I last saw you, Ruri-chan has grown even more beautiful. You brought back gifts for everyone this time, Ruri-chan, so pick one out for yourself when you get home."

"lady……"

The maid lowered her head shyly.

Junpei then took Ye Shou's arm and introduced him to his old friend: "This is your Uncle Sawai. He and I have been good friends for many years."

"Hello, Uncle Sawai, nice to meet you."

The young man greeted him politely, saying, "Just call me Ye Shou."

"Okay, Ye Shou, I've heard a lot about you. Your father is very proud of you."

Sawai reached out and took Ye Shou's hand, giving the boy a reliable but not forceful grip.

"Nice to meet you. I might be bothering you for a while."

Chapter 32 Unless aliens fall from the sky!

Sawai moved into the Kuse family home. Out of curiosity about this "famous person from a previous life," Ye Shou secretly observed him for a long time, but he never gained anything. His most direct impression was that he was unremarkable.

Yes, nothing special.

Ye Shouyuan thought that a great man who could eventually create "TPC" and call on the world to put aside prejudices and unite would be a passionate and highly charismatic figure like Sheryl, the Führer in history books.

Otherwise, they are like Liu Bang or Liu Bei, possessing extraordinary magnanimity and personal charisma, capable of inspiring people to die for them.

—But in reality, Ye Shou didn’t see any of these things in Ze Jing.

He would visit powerful figures in Japanese politics or major business leaders almost every day, and then actively contact renowned academic authorities to discuss the establishment of a peace organization with them... Only at the Kuze Manor would he not bring up these matters.

He could meet the most powerful family heads in Japan every day and come into contact with a young genius like Ye Shou. He should have had plenty of opportunities, but he never introduced his ideas to Ye Shou, nor did he ever think about fighting for anything.

He only works in his study with his assistant, and once he leaves, he keeps quiet, just like an ordinary middle-aged man visiting a friend, occasionally playing chess with people and chatting about literature and news.

Oh, by the way, he really likes ALO, and he even asked Ye Shou for a deluxe version helmet.

As time went on, Ye Shou sometimes forgot what kind of achievements this man might make in the future, only finding it quite pleasant and comfortable to be around this older man.

—He only realized that he had developed feelings for Sawai when he had a sudden realization.

It was like spring rain that nourishes all things; this person wasn't there to conquer people's hearts, but to earn their trust.

"Is it strange? That's just his style."

On this day, Ye Shou finally couldn't resist his curiosity and found his father, who was pruning potted plants, to ask the question that had been bothering him.

Junpei Kuze smiled slightly, unsurprised: "Sawai is a very humane man. During our student days, we thought he was unsuitable for politics because he was too moral compared to those politicians."

Do you think he should make good use of his connections and try to gain the support of the Jiu family?

"Shouldn't it be?"

Ye Shou shrugged. "If we don't make use of the readily available political resources, then it's not kindness, it's foolishness."

“You’re right. Sawai certainly wants to join forces with Kuze, but he won’t lobby us from his home.”

Work is work, and life is life. He moved in as a friend, so he won't switch to a politician's persona to talk to us.

Chunping said seriously, "He often says this—"

Politicians should not have private matters if they want to gain people's trust.

Therefore, when he started his pursuit of the Jiu family, he must have made an appointment in advance and set up his scheme openly and formally in the company's conference room... Do you understand?

Ye Shou frowned slightly and remained silent.

Junpei laughed: "Do you think it's old-fashioned?"

"A little bit."

"With his talent, he could have attained a very high position of power, if he hadn't stuck to his principles... But this kind of person isn't unlikeable, is he?"

"Having principles often means suffering losses in the pursuit of fame and fortune."

"He is very skillful; he is not the kind of person who only talks the talk but doesn't walk the walk."

How to conduct exchanges of benefits, how to see through the other party's bottom line, and when to do what yields the greatest profit... these are all things he handles with ease.

Junpei shook his head: "Sai-senpai isn't naive, otherwise he wouldn't have been able to persevere until now."