Super God: If I punch you, you will die

"Okay, let's all go to the beach then."

"Let's go, let's go."

"Maria, be careful not to get your clothes wet, and your shoes too."

"Don't get it wet."

"You're so good and cute." Maria's mother, Ushiromiya Roza, said lovingly to her daughter, then smiled and said to Lin Yan, "Lin Yan, please take good care of Maria."

"Okay, wrap it up on me."

Everyone followed Rang Zhi and ran out of the living room.

No sooner had they left than Genji pushed a food cart in, preparing herbal tea for everyone.

The living room was filled with an elegant fragrance, offering everyone the pleasure of savoring its aroma even before it touched their throats.

"The Leuford family has a pretty good relationship, that's great."

"Don't kid me, it can't compare to your brother's house."

"That's right, Zhu Zhixiang is really beautiful. It must be thanks to Sister-in-law Xia Fei's excellent education."

All the elders were showering him with compliments. Although it seemed childish to be around those kids, Lin Yan could pretty much guess what the elders would say when they gathered together. If he actually heard these words, he would probably think of the insincere flattery of the elders during the New Year.

However, amidst the lively scene, Xia Fei remained quite indifferent.

She replied calmly, "Thank you."

The atmosphere suddenly became somewhat silent.

Hideyoshi, perhaps unable to bear the silence, exaggeratedly gestured to start a new topic:

"But kids really grow up so fast. I thought they'd always be little kids, but they've suddenly grown so tall that they're now on par with adults. I hardly recognize Lin Yan at all; he's really grown into a young man, his height has increased so much all of a sudden."

"He's very tall, but he's still just a child. Of course, my husband is just a child too," said Rufus Ushiromiya modestly.

"I don't know where the line between children and adults really lies. I still can't consciously feel like I've become an adult."

"Lou Zuo, you're so pathetic. This isn't something a mother should say."

"Indeed, we are no longer children, we are all adults. So let's not let our emotions get the better of us, but have an intellectual conversation."

Ushiromiya Eiha gave a slightly sarcastic smile, causing the atmosphere in the room to stiffen slightly.

Everyone felt that the rare aroma of the herbal tea had disappeared.

“Haven’t we always tried to have intellectual conversations? Your sarcasm is sometimes really off-topic, just like before.”

"Brother, you're saying it's always been like this? Oh dear, I really wish I could wrap this up nicely and send it to this room from decades ago, don't you think, sir?"

019 Illness Erupts [Please Subscribe]

"..."

Ushiromiya Roza smiled vaguely. She knew that whether she expressed affirmation or denial, it would displease her brother Kurausu or her sister Ewa; this was a way of protecting herself that she, as the youngest daughter, had to learn.

"Stop talking, sis. Let's get down to business while those kids aren't around and talk about something intellectual."

Ushiromiya Ryūfū's gaze swept over the crowd. Some sighed softly, while others showed resigned expressions. This was the real issue they had to discuss.

“They said last year that he only had three months to live, so that means he's already nine months away from death. That means he could pass away at any time.”

After Ushiro-no-miya Ryufufu finished speaking, Natsumi continued to answer.

"The head of the family is still alive and well, and he wants to talk about such inappropriate topics before it's even dark. I have to wonder if Uncle Leuford is still mentally sound."

“But Sister-in-law Xia, it’s too late to talk about such an embarrassing topic after it has already happened. Precisely because he is still alive and well, we should talk about it while we still have time. It can also be considered a kind of etiquette regarding property.”

"It seems that you are not concerned about Father, Dr. Nanjo. Could you please explain? It seems that they would like to hear it from you yourself."

"cough."

Nanjo was admiring the rose garden by the window when she realized she had been called, so she cleared her throat.

"Dr. Nanjo, how is my father?"

"First of all, my statement last year that I only had three more months to live seems to have been over-interpreted, so I need to correct that statement."

"We know that without you having to say it. As for how much longer I can live, that's just an estimate, not a guarantee, right?"

"That's right. So, although you have asked many times, it is absolutely impossible to determine when he will pass away."

Human life depends on both physical and mental support. Physical weakness can indeed endanger life, but if the spirit is strong enough to compensate, it is possible to maintain a comfortable life.

"So, putting aside his physical condition, at least he's in good spirits and full of energy, right?"

"Kiri, excuse me, please refrain from interrupting for now."

"sorry."

"Exactly. Mr. Kinzo's health has been severely eroded by illness, not to mention his continued fondness for such strong liquor, it's really..."

"Drinking caused his condition to become critical, but it was also drinking that kept him going. My dad's reputation as a heavy drinker is well-deserved."

"Doctor, we just wanted to ask you to estimate that by this time next year, Dad will likely be in serious trouble,"

"This question is extremely disrespectful to the head of the household."

Xia Fei made no attempt to hide her displeasure and launched a verbal attack on Hui Yu.

Eba responded with a fierce expression, and Hideyoshi, seeing this, immediately tried to smooth things over with a wry smile:

"Sister-in-law Xia Fei, please forgive me. Hui Yu, you should also be more tactful in your speech."

"I'm sorry, I was too concerned about Dad's condition."

"Really? I didn't even notice."

"Dr. Nanjo, please tell her. Isn't it touching that a daughter cares so much about her father?"

Ushiromiya Kurausu gave her a sarcastic smile, and Ushiromiya Ewa immediately returned the smile with a grin of the same nature.

"Regarding the question of whether he can remain healthy until next year, from a doctor's perspective, this is a very difficult question to answer. I believe this comfortable state will continue for a while, but if any relapse occurs, it might be too late. After all, Rokkenjima is an isolated island; it's not like an ambulance will arrive immediately after a phone call. In Mr. Kinzo's case, he should really be admitted to a decent large hospital on the main island for observation."

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“My father said he has some noble research to conduct and doesn’t want to be interrupted. It seems that our attempt to force him to be hospitalized last year backfired. Now he’s so worried that he’ll be locked up in the hospital as soon as he walks out that he’s ended up in this state.”

After hearing what Ushiromiya Zangu had to say, Ushiromiya Rōza asked:

"Will Dad still let Dr. Nanjo see you?"

"My father trusts Dr. Nanjo very much. It seems that as long as he is in a good mood, he will accept a consultation."

"I can diagnose his condition, but he won't listen to any advice about taking medication or being hospitalized; he really just wants a consultation."

Nanjo spoke very modestly.

"Wow, there really are people who hate seeing doctors that much! That's a real headache!"

Nanjo sighed heavily.

Doctors see patients to find a treatment plan. But if a patient is only willing to see a doctor but not to accept treatment, then the doctor's visit is meaningless.

"Let me review the situation. In other words, he probably only has three more months to live, and it's hard to tell how much longer he can hold on in his near-death state."

"Mr. Lyuf, shouldn't you watch your words?"

"I'm sorry, I've always been so thoughtless with my words, please forgive me."

"I understand Dr. Nanjo's opinion. What about Kurausu-san's opinion?"

"To be honest, my opinion differs from Dr. Nanjo's. Frankly, I don't see any serious illness in him that would give him only three months to live. He still yells and shouts, making me constantly worry that I'll get beaten up again. It's really unfair to push the responsibility of taking care of Dad onto the eldest son alone."

"Brother, remember to be born after me in your next life! Okay, let's get back to the main topic. In other words, according to the fair and neutral opinion of Dr. Nanjo, Dad is in a state where he could leave at any time. I'm sorry to say this, but I will take professional advice. In that case, it's not too early to discuss Dad's estate."

"My father's personal assets are probably in the tens of billions, right? But these assets can't all be cash that can be clearly divided. They're not as simple as a birthday cake that you can divide into pieces with a cake knife."

"My sister's analogy is really interesting. It's true, a cake might have strawberries and chocolate bars on it, making it difficult to distribute evenly. Considering these issues, I think it's important to discuss it beforehand so we know how to cut it, right?"

"The head of the family is still alive, yet you all are discussing this topic as if he were already dead. I really don't know what you're thinking."

"This is a topic that absolutely must be discussed. You know that inheritance must be done immediately after a person passes away. Not to mention that the Ushiromiya family is very prominent and has such a huge fortune. You should know that this must be discussed in detail beforehand, right? After all, our family's wealth is incomparable to your family's."

"You're being very rude. This has absolutely nothing to do with my hometown."

Princess Natsumi retorted angrily in a low voice, making the already tense atmosphere even more dangerous.

"Huiyu, please stop talking, Sister-in-law Xiafei. Ah, she just speaks without thinking, please forgive her."

Hideyoshi smiled obsequiously at the two, trying to smooth things over, but this only highlighted the tense atmosphere between Eba and Princess Ushiro Natsuhime.

"It seems that my staying any longer will only be a hindrance to everyone. Please excuse me."

Nanjo got up and walked out of the living room. As an outsider, it was only natural to know to avoid the situation, but the gazes that watched him leave showed great envy for his ability to extricate himself from the situation.

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As Nanjo's footsteps faded into the distance, Ushiromiya Kurausu crossed his legs again and said:

"So you mean to say that Father doesn't live much longer and wants to have concrete negotiations on the distribution of his estate as soon as possible? What's the rush? You're right, estimating and distributing the Ushiromiya family's assets isn't easy, but shouldn't that be done more carefully? You seem to be in such a hurry, like you want to cut the cake tonight. Isn't that right? Lord, is there something that's making you so anxious?"

“I’m not in a rush, but the siblings need to discuss this first. Of course, we can talk about it anytime, but since Dad’s condition is getting worse and the time is getting closer, we should at least discuss it first. I don’t think that’s too hasty.”

After speaking, Ushiromiya Rōza glanced at Eiha and Ryūfū. For her, the youngest daughter who was the furthest from her brother in age, facing her elder brother's questioning was extremely difficult.

"Lou Zuo, is this what you really think? I just can't believe that you, the most innocent and kindest of the four of us siblings, would say something like this. I wonder if those two have brainwashed you."

"...".

"Stop talking, brother. Louzuo is also our sister. She has the right to share Dad's inheritance. It's only natural that she would care. Dad will die one day, and that day is not far away. On the contrary, brother is too carefree. It even makes me feel like you are only trying to avoid talking about the distribution of the inheritance."

"What do you mean by that? Are you saying my husband feels guilty?"

"Sister-in-law Xia Fei, let him finish speaking first."

“Brother, you seem quite assertive now? Well, since last year, the economy has been better than ever before, and the yen has only risen and never fallen. I believe it’s not a pipe dream that it will rise to one dollar to one hundred yen. Moreover, the ruling party has also said that it plans to establish a multi-functional conservation area development law next year. Now, all the resort and leisure development companies in Japan are scrambling to raise funds.”

"Eyu, you seem to understand this quite well. Japan is about to experience an unprecedented boom, as good as when Father revived the Ushiromiya family's special business in Korea. The people have worked themselves to the bone, achieving high economic growth and becoming the world's wealthiest nation. Only now are they beginning to enjoy life. Consumer spending is expanding, ushering in an era where those who capitalize on these demands can make a fortune. Today, consumer demand is no longer limited to the three major home appliances; it's shifting to ski resorts, golf courses, multi-purpose swimming pools, resort hotels, and theme parks. Have you been to Disneyland, which opened a few years ago? That amusement park is amazing. Even adults can rediscover their childlike wonder there, and the whole family can have a great time. The era when working to the point of neglecting family was considered a virtue is coming to an end. As the world's wealthiest nation, we are finally beginning to enjoy this wealth."

"Kurajiu's brother-in-law's prediction is truly remarkable. A few years ago, when I first heard it, I thought it was utter nonsense. But after hearing about the Plaza Accord, my perspective changed. With the yen growing stronger and Japan becoming a global financial center not far off, my brother-in-law has a visionary outlook, and that's undeniable."

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“I share the same feeling as Hideyoshi’s brother-in-law. My brother saw the trends of the times ten years from now. This sense of smell is mostly inherited from our father, which is truly remarkable. However, my brother is different from our father. He can predict the trends, but sometimes he doesn’t quite grasp the timing, right?”

"My brother believed everything would turn out well, so he launched resort development projects everywhere, almost all of which ended in failure. The era my brother foresaw is indeed arriving step by step, but he misjudged the timing. He was too hasty. He was eager to develop, and eager to cut his losses and get out, which only made the wounds bigger. His keen sense of smell actually harmed him. If he really had foreseen that the economy would improve, why would he have been in such a hurry to cut his losses and get out? Doesn't this prove that my brother didn't actually believe in his own abilities?"

"This is extremely rude. Are you insulting my husband?"

After hearing what Ushiromiya Eyu said, Ushiromiya Natsuhi frowned and stood up from the sofa. Ushiromiya Eyu, however, didn't seem to care and continued to look at Ushiromiya Kurau with a calm and collected smile.

Ushiro-no-miya Kurausu also maintained his calm and collected attitude, and asked Ushiro-no-miya Natsuhi to sit down.

"Xia Fei, don't get too agitated. She's always talked like this. Calm down, or your headache will flare up again."

“Actually, we have evidence right here that my brother lacks talent. Didn’t he vow to turn this island into a resort? He not only built beautiful resort hotels, but also kept the gardens beautifully maintained. I’m not an expert, so I don’t know much about the market, but it must have cost a lot of money, right?”

"So what? It's none of your business."

"No, Sister-in-law Xiafei, you're mistaken. Rokken Island isn't my brother's property, it belongs to my father. Don't misunderstand, of course we know the completed hotel belongs to my brother. We can pay for tonight's room, right, Louzuo?"

"Yes. As long as I have enough money to pay."

“If we can turn this place into a resort destination, the asset value of the entire island will rise accordingly. It is true that the expenditure is too high, but we can certainly expect significant gains in the future. In the end, wouldn't the result be beneficial to you?”

“I know that. As long as the value of this island increases, we can get a larger share when the inheritance is divided. We won’t ask the entire island and the mansion to be divided into four equal parts. As long as the value is calculated, we can settle it with money.”

"Since you know that, what else do you have to complain about regarding my career?"

"It's not dissatisfaction, it's worry. First of all, when is your big hotel going to open? At this rate, it'll just be covered in traces of our stay."

"Exactly. Isn't this an important tool for making money? Of course, we know that we can't keep it locked up and unused before it opens; we need to let it ventilate, otherwise it's not good for the building itself. But isn't it a bit too extravagant to build a guesthouse that we only stay in once a year? What do you think, sir?"

"It's so beautifully built, it should be very popular once it opens for business."

"So the hotel you mentioned earlier was actually the guesthouse,"

"Isn't it beautiful? Louzai is right, it should be very popular once it opens for business."