Don't be afraid, I've truly come to bring you happiness.

bodyguard:?

housekeeper:??

Xiangzi: ???

"Drink!"

The next second, the two burly female bodyguards were suddenly sent flying backwards in a physics-defying, shrimp-like posture, screaming in agony.

This reminded Xiangzi of the soldier in the FC game "Fist of the North Star" that he played when he was a child, who was kicked away by the protagonist.

After quickly dispatching two minor enemies, the female monster turned her head and glanced at the old butler beside her.

The butler, quite astutely, rolled his eyes back and fell straight to the ground, "fainting."

Although his mental state is somewhat strange, this guy is definitely a master that Toyokawa Kiyotaka invited.

Could they be super-modified humans produced by the Toyokawa family's secret human experimentation program?

In short, a mere steward like him couldn't withstand a battle between gods.

The butler gave up, and the remaining maids scattered like birds and beasts, screaming.

"Alright, the troublesome fellow has been dealt with. Miss Xiangzi, please proceed."

Mitsuka Miku made a very cool "please" gesture.

"That's why I'm saying, if you don't untie me, how am I supposed to walk?"

Xiangzi finally couldn't help but complain out loud.

At the other end of the airport, Mikasa Hatsuka obviously didn't recognize her younger sister, who was wrapped up like a rice dumpling.

She could only sigh from the bottom of her heart, "Toyokawa Kiyoko" is indeed unfathomable.

"Uncle, so what should we do next?"

"No rush, let's see what Xiangzi plans to do."

Lin Yuanshan spoke with confidence.

“As her father, I know her best. Since she dares to go head-to-head with Dingzhi, she must have some incredible trump card.”

Indeed, Lin Yuanshan analyzed that Xiangzi's arrest this time was purely due to being caught off guard.

She must have had her own plans for being so confident in declaring that she would end everything.

That's why he said he was just her "backup".

Next, he could simply relax and enjoy the political intrigue drama unfolding within the Toyokawa family.

Chapter 24: I'm coming clean, I'm not pretending anymore!

Idol agency.

"drop---!!!"

A piercing alarm sounded from the time clock.

"Hey, Miss Xiangzi, are we really sure it's okay to just force our way in like this?"

Following behind Xiangzi, Miku Miku, seeing the astonished looks from those around her, couldn't help but lower her voice and ask a question, even someone as abstract as her.

Xiangzi didn't even turn her head, her tone revealing the innate confidence of a wealthy heiress.

"of course."

"Who do you think I am!"

Tokyo Racecourse.

VIP stands.

Toyokawa Sadaharu hung up the phone with a gloomy face.

Beside him, Shinomiya Kanan, the head of the Shinomiya Zaibatsu, was raising a glass of champagne in high spirits.

"Haha, this old man's trip today was definitely worthwhile!"

Even though the Shinomiya family's horse came in last place in today's race, he was smiling more happily than anyone else.

The reason is simple: the Toyokawa family's farce has become a laughing stock known to everyone in Tokyo's high society.

He, Toyokawa Sadaharu, was repeatedly humiliated in public by his own granddaughter, yet he was powerless to do anything about it.

"That's why I always say, having a son is a skill in itself!"

After finishing his drink, Shinomiya Yan'an beckoned and instructed his son, Shinomiya Seiryu, to take the champagne glass away.

"Of course, having a son-in-law is also good. Have you considered having your son-in-law work for our Shinomiya family?"

Yan'an was clearly mocking her.

Toyokawa Sadaharu ignored this clumsy provocation.

This is outrageous!

Toyokawa Kiyoshi, how could you underestimate me to this extent!

Idol agency.

"We have no choice but to suspend Sumimi's activities and let her focus on her personal work."

Xiangzi suddenly burst into the office, startling Sanjiao Chuhua's agent.

I'll call you back later.

"I have something to say about avemujica!"

Xiangzi starts with 0 frames.

The agent replied:

"I've already spoken to Chuhua; we need your grandfather's permission."

"That kind of thing is completely unnecessary!"

As Xiangzi spoke, he confidently tossed his blue hair.

"Who do you think I am!"

"I can"

"Toyokawa Shoko!"

The agent was at a loss for words, and after an awkward moment, finally said:

"Oblicions?"

"stage name!"

Xiangzi slammed his hand on the table.

"The key is Toyokawa Shoko, Toyokawa Shoko! The eldest daughter of the Toyokawa family, the future heir!"

"Uh... but your maternal grandfather is the current head of the Toyokawa family..."

"Aren't you afraid that after I inherit the Toyokawa family, the first person I'll fire is you?"

"If I agree to your request now, I'll be fired right now..."

""

Xiangzi was speechless after being choked by his agent.

This was completely different from the script she had imagined.

Isn't the reality that as long as she reveals her identity, these adults will respectfully support her dream?

As the heir to the Toyokawa family, she doesn't even have the freedom to form a band?

Just as the agent was trying to say something gentle to soothe Xiangzi's emotions, a phone call suddenly came into her cell phone.

It's an unfamiliar number.

For some reason, her face turned pale within a minute of answering the phone.

"Okay, I understand. Please make sure you don't hear Xiangzi's voice? Yes, Miss Xiangzi is across from me. Okay, I'll go to the restroom right away."

After temporarily hanging up the phone, the agent gave an awkward smile.

"Excuse me, Miss Xiangzi, I need to use the restroom. Please wait a moment."

Before she finished speaking, she rushed out without looking back.

Xiangzi instinctively wanted to follow, but watched helplessly as she plunged into the men's restroom!

Eh?

Inside a men's restroom stall, the agent locked the door and, with trembling hands, started a video call as instructed by the man on the phone.

The screen lights up.

In the video, her son, who works as a security consultant at the Toyokawa family's residence, is suspended upside down by ropes above a huge pool.

Something was stirring beneath the surface of the pool, creating ominous ripples.

A series of gray-black, sharp fins, like the scythe of death, swirled in the water.

On the other end of the video, a strange man sitting in a wheelchair, his body wrapped in bandages, slowly moved the camera back to face him.

"Madam, you wouldn't want anything to happen to your son, would you?"

On the phone, it seemed he didn't want his mother to give in to the thug.

The agent's son stubbornly shouted:

"Mom, don't be scared! It's just a dolphin show, it won't frighten me!"

Lin Yuanshan admired his courage and winked at Chu Hua behind him.

Chu Hua understood and threw a piece of meat that had been spoiled for a long time into the pool.

"Crash!"

The water suddenly burst open, and a giant jaw covered with pale white teeth burst out from the bottom of the water, instantly tearing the chunks of flesh to shreds.

"Genuine imported great white shark from the Pacific Ocean, the kind you see in movies."

"Aaaaaah—Mommy, help me!!!"

"No! What...what do you want to do?! I'll do whatever you say!"

The poor mother collapsed instantly.

So, why did things turn out this way?

Let's rewind two hours.

Lin Yuanshan and Sanjiao Chuhua were on their way back to the hospital.

Night had fallen, and the road, already deserted, was now completely devoid of pedestrians.

The two were panting heavily as they did a good exercise that made them sweat profusely.

The exercise was accompanied by Chu Hua's screams.

And some discordant musical elements

Da! Da da da da---!!

It was the crisp sound of a Chicago typewriter.

In her wheelchair, Mitsukasa had become so terrified that she resembled the expression in the abstract painting "The Scream".

Lin Yuanshan, covered in bandages, was pushing her as they ran wildly through a hail of bullets.

There was nothing she could do; her legs were so weak with fear.

Instead of Xiangzi's backup plan, they encountered the ruthless Toyokawa family.

In the instant before the enemy opened fire, Lin Yuanshan sensed the killing intent from the thick calluses on the guns of those men.

However, this group's methods are far too unconventional.

Shouldn't assassinations be carried out using pistols equipped with silencers?

What's with the guy just firing a submachine gun in the street?!