I just wanted to cultivate immortality, but I was forced to open a harem

"Mr. Lin, you're joking. My daughter died suddenly at home. It has nothing to do with other people." He Maoren said calmly.

Lin Hezhen glanced at him and said, "You are really a good and competent father."

He Maoren seemed not to hear his sarcasm, and said politely and respectfully: "I have always taught my daughter to respect the geniuses in the cultivation world and try my best to make friends with them. Unfortunately, my daughter is naughty and doesn't listen to my teachings. She even had a conflict with Mr. Lin. It's all because of my poor teaching of her."

"Forget it. Kamo Ayame is dead anyway. What's the point of saying all this? But you guys are still thinking about stealing my cultivation techniques and kidnapping the people around me to threaten me?"

He Maoren bowed deeply and said, "Mr. Lin, that's all misunderstanding. It's He Mao Changpu's personal behavior and has nothing to do with the He Mao family. My He Mao family has always been eager to seek talents and cherish talents. When we meet a cultivator as powerful as Mr. Lin, we can't wait to welcome him. How could it be bad for you?"

The words were so flattering and confusing right and wrong that Lin Hezhen almost laughed out loud.

"I wonder what your daughter would think if she heard what you said. However, this has nothing to do with me. Just remember to stay away from my people in the future! Otherwise, next time I will not just kill one person, but your entire family!"

Hearing this, He Maoren bowed his head humbly and said, "Please rest assured, Mr. Lin, the He Mao family has no intention of being an enemy of Mr. Lin. No matter what Mr. Lin asks for in the future, we will do our best to meet it. We will also fully support the careers of Ms. Murakami Maki and Ms. Sakurajima Mai."

Lin Hezhen narrowed his eyes and flatly refused, "No need, I don't want to owe you a favor."

He Maoren then respectfully presented a bank card and said, "There is 20 billion yen in this card. The password is Mr. Lin's birthday. Please accept it."

Lin Hezhen snorted coldly: "I don't even want to dirty my hands by using your money!"

After saying that, he opened the car door and drove away.

After Lin Hezhen left, He Maoren straightened his back, and the flattering smile on his face turned into shrewd majesty.

The driver, who had been standing still like a wooden man, suddenly said, "Sir, do you need me to let you go..."

"Don't alert the enemy." He Maoren stopped him decisively, "Now is the critical moment when the ancestor is in seclusion. No accidents can be allowed. Everything will be discussed after the ancestor comes out of seclusion."

He looked at Lin Hezhen's back, his eyes full of hatred.

"Lin Hezhen, I will repay you a hundredfold for killing my daughter someday!"

……

On this side, Lin Hezhen returned home and just opened the door, Murakami Maki, wearing a blue knitted jumpsuit, ran to the entrance.

She said excitedly, "Kazuma, let's have hot pot tonight. I bought a lot of food."

"You look so happy. Is there any good news?" Lin Hezhen asked casually when he saw her excited look.

"Well, the previous interview with Mai Sakurajima was well received after it was broadcast, which made this tepid program turn around. Through this incident, the top management of the TV station finally recognized my ability and gave me a promotion and a raise!"

Murakami Maki was so proud that she couldn't close her mouth.

This should have been a good thing, but thinking of what Kamo Ren had said before, Lin Hezhen couldn't help but frown.

It’s hard to say whether the Kamo family had any influence on my aunt’s promotion and salary increase this time.

"What's wrong, are you unhappy?"

Murakami Maki saw Lin Kazuma frowning and keeping silent, with a confused and lost expression like an abandoned puppy.

Lin Hezhen quickly smiled and said, "No, of course I'm happy that my aunt got a promotion and a raise, so I can have more pocket money. I'm just worried that you'll become a workaholic like before."

"Don't worry, I'm still in charge of this program, and the workload won't increase much. Besides, I, Murakami Maki, once slept only three hours a day for two weeks in a row, so I'm not afraid of working overtime at all."

Murakami Maki looked proud and made remarks about being a model office worker. She had been transformed both mentally and physically into the way capitalists like her most.

"You still have to take care of your health. Life is not just about work." Lin Hezhen shook his head.

He totally couldn't understand the thinking of these workaholics. They weren't making money for themselves, but they were working so hard for others. Was there something wrong with their brains?

But everyone has their own way of living, so Lin Hezhen can't say anything. Since Murakami Maki is enjoying it, just let her be.

At most, I can make some health-enhancing pills for her to supplement her body in the future to prevent her from dying young.

In a good mood, Murakami Maki turned back to the kitchen, humming a little tune as she prepared for dinner.

Lin Hezhen sat on the sofa watching TV, glancing towards the kitchen from time to time.

Murakami Maki wore that one-piece knitted dress like a blue battle suit. The overly tight design emphasized her body curves and made her good figure visible.

It is obviously the most casual and homely clothing, but it is more attractive than the haute couture dresses worn by the models. Why is that?

Lin Hezhen studied it for a long time and could only come to one conclusion, because a woman wearing this dress looks most like a "good family", and every man has a thief in his heart.

This body has not yet severed its worldly ties, causing my mind to become impure in the Tao. This is truly a sin.

Lin Hezhen put aside the chaotic thoughts in his mind, walked to the kitchen door, and said to Murakami Maki: "Let me help too."

"Okay, you cut these vegetables."

Lin Hezhen rolled up his sleeves and joined the cooking army.

The whole kitchen was quiet, with only the gurgling sound of simmering soup and the melodious sound of chopping vegetables being heard.

Murakami Maki looked at him sideways and said with emotion: "I didn't expect that Xiaohe, who only knew how to make instant noodles before, has also learned to cook. If your sister saw how capable you are now, she would definitely be very pleased."

"Yeah." Lin Hezhen replied indifferently.

Whether in his previous life or this life, he had never entered the kitchen. Only after he suddenly lost his parents and had to survive on his own did he learn how to cook, make money, compete, and fight...

Parents are shackles but also protection. Only by leaving them can we understand them. This may also be a kind of helplessness of being a child.

Finally, the pot base and ingredients were ready. The two carried the induction cooker and hot pot to the dining table, ready to enjoy the feast.

"Ding Dong." The doorbell suddenly rang.

"Is it a express delivery at this time?" Murakami Maki went to open the door puzzled.

The door opened, and a beautiful girl was seen standing outside.

"Excuse me, but is Lin Hezhen at home?" the girl asked politely.

"Hey, it's Sakurajima Mai!" Murakami Maki was shocked.

Although she had interviewed Mai Sakurajima and often met her at the workplace, this kind of daily visit was obviously beyond her expectations.

Lin Hezhen came over after hearing this and said calmly, "Oh, you're here. We're just about to have hot pot. Want to eat together?"

"Then I'd rather obey than be polite." Sakurajima Mai smiled and changed into the slippers that Lin Kazuma had specially prepared for her.

Murakami Maki was shocked when she saw the two interacting so familiarly. "Isn't this her first time coming to your house? How come you two are so familiar with each other?"

Chapter 69 Meeting the Parents

The three of them came to the living room.

While Mai Sakurajima was in the bathroom, Murakami Maki grabbed Hayashi Kazuma's arm and whispered in his ear, "Why is Mai Sakurajima coming to your house? When did you two meet?"

Lin Hezhen reluctantly pulled out his arm that was deeply sunken and said, "Sakurajima Mai also lives in this building and is my senior from the same school. What's so strange about us knowing each other?"

"That's not right," Murakami Maki became more and more suspicious the more she thought about it.

"With your introverted personality, you don't even dare to strike up a conversation. I guess you won't be able to say a word to Mai Sakurajima for the whole year."

As expected of a guardian, he guessed it right. Hayashi Kazuma, whose memory had not been awakened, did not dare to talk to Sakurajima Mai.

After awakening his memory, he had no intention of having anything to do with this beautiful girl. It can only be said that plans are not as fast as changes, and by some strange coincidence, the two of them are now senior and junior brother and sister.

"Something happened. Sakurajima Mai and I are now, uh, friends, I guess." Lin Hezhen said vaguely.

"Oh hehe, there's an affair!" Murakami Maki laughed like an auntie, like a civet that discovered a melon.

"Tell the truth, how did you two know each other? What is your current relationship? Have you ever had any non-pure heterosexual relationships?"

"There's really nothing between Mai Sakurajima and I. At best, we are just revolutionary comrades. Please don't slander our pure friendship."

"Oh, I understand. He only plays with ambiguity and is irresponsible. Tsk, what a scumbag!" Murakami Maki showed a contemptuous expression.

Lin Hezhen couldn't bear it when such a black pot fell from the sky.

He argued, "Hey, it's not what you think. Don't wrongly accuse a good person. Women will only affect my cultivation speed. I don't want to fall in love."

Murakami Maki didn't believe it at all: "Don't be so confident, or you'll get slapped in the face. You're like an old general on the stage, with flags all over your back."

"Believe it or not, I'm not interested in women anyway."

"Are you... a gay? Are you a bottom?" Murakami Maki showed a horrified expression.

Lin Hezhen was almost amused by her: "Don't talk nonsense, I am not interested in men at all, I just don't want to fall in love. After all, I am still a high school student and I need to go to college."

For the first time, he felt fortunate to be a student. The excuse of putting academic study first really worked well.

Haven’t you seen many men and women who lose this shield and immediately fall into the hell of being urged to get married? They are tortured by relatives with all kinds of questions like “Are you dating? Are you married? Do you have children?” and they can’t even have a good time during the New Year.

Unfortunately, the island country has its own national conditions. There is no such thing as preventing premature love. It is a very normal phenomenon for high school students to fall in love, and some enlightened parents even encourage it.

Murakami Maki disagreed with his words: "Dating and further studies are not in conflict. If you don't seize such an excellent girl like Sakurajima Mai, you will definitely regret it if you miss her."

Murakami Maki was just about to give a long speech, but Sakurajima Mai just came out of the bathroom, so she had to hold back all the words in her mind.

"I'm so sorry, I didn't know Ms. Murakami was here. I'm so sorry for disturbing you."

Mai Sakurajima behaved with ease and grace, as if she was a Yamato Nadeshiko who had walked out of the screen.

"No, no, I'm the one who should feel sorry. Um... I didn't disturb you, did I?"

Maki Murakami acted like a mother who accidentally caught her son kissing his girlfriend and was full of guilt.

"No, I just have some questions about my homework that I want to ask Kazuma-kun." Sakurajima Mai said frankly.

She had just started practicing, so it was normal for her to encounter problems. She could only ask for advice from Lin Hezhen, who was pronounced "senior brother" but written as "master".

Murakami Maki was a little puzzled: "But you are a senior in high school, and Kazuma is only a sophomore with average grades. Can he really teach you?"

"Of course, Kazuma-kun is a very excellent and competent teacher." Sakurajima Mai highly recognizes Lin Kazuma's teaching level.

"Of course, no one knows teaching better than me." Lin Hezhen had a proud expression on his face.

Murakami Maki doesn't believe their lies. You want to deceive me? You two are too naive!

As for Lin Hezhen's grades, his homeroom teacher Hiratsuka Shizuka had already told her the whole story. He often failed courses before and only started to study seriously this semester. She should be thankful if she could achieve a mid-level level in this monthly exam. How could she possibly teach a senior high school student?

I guess they are talking about some kind of unorthodox teaching, the kind that requires students to wear study gear, look at study materials, and practice in a professional study room?

Humph, are you kidding me? I haven't eaten pork, but I've seen pigs run.

Murakami Maki secretly rolled her eyes, but did not expose him. Instead, she greeted him warmly, "Since you are here, let's have a meal together. I am not a very good cook and can only make some home-cooked dishes. How about seafood hotpot tonight?"

"Thank you. Actually, I usually cook for myself. The seafood hot pot made by Ms. Murakami smells delicious. It's much better than what I make."

"No, Miss Sakurajima, you are praising me too much."

"Just telling the truth. By the way, you can just call me Mai."

"is this okay?"

"It's nothing bad. Ms. Murakami is my senior at work and Kazuma's elder. I hope you can take care of me in the future."

"Oh, what's the point of being an elder? Just call me Maki-sister, Mai. I should be the one thanking you. The previous interview and the exclusive interview later are all thanks to you."

"I don't deserve it. It's what I should do."

"Mai has such a nice personality, it's great that Xiaohe got to know you."

Lin Hezhen listened to the two women bragging about their business to each other while he silently put the ingredients into the hot pot, cooked them, and then scooped them out and placed them in the bowls of the three people.

Somehow, he suddenly regained the feeling of eating at the banquet back then.

The adults were talking about work and trying hard to persuade me to drink. I felt like a transparent person, with only eyes for the food on the table.

Unfortunately, when I grew up, I had to join in the toasting. Only when everyone had almost finished drinking did I have time to put a few chopsticks of leftovers into my mouth.

Even worse off than him was the Unsmiling Cat, who could only curl up under the table and eat cat food.

Murakami Maki opened a bottle of red wine and after a few glasses, her cheeks turned red.

While eating, she asked Sakurajima Mai:

"By the way, since Mai is going to make a comeback, what will be her next work? I'm a fan of yours and have been looking forward to it for a long time."

Hearing this, Mai Sakurajima showed an expectant expression on her face: "It has been decided. It is a new film directed by Mr. Kitano, and I will play the leading female role in it."

"Mr. Kitano!" Murakami Maki immediately lost her composure.

"Is it the famous director Mr. Kitano? Mai is amazing to be noticed by such a famous director."

Mai Sakurajima was also very happy. She said modestly: "It is my luck to be able to work with such a great director. I will definitely try my best to present the best acting skills of my life."

After Murakami Maki got promoted and received a pay raise, Sakurajima Mai also reached the peak of her career. Is this a coincidence?

Lin Hezhen became suspicious.

He raised his glass filled with orange juice and suggested, "Let's have a toast to celebrate Miss Mai's successful comeback and my aunt's promotion and salary increase!"