Tokyo: I took in a homeless girl

As he led the other person forward, he explained, "It wasn't like this before, but as the family grew larger and my grandfather got older, he became more accustomed to living alone."

"Yeah."

Sawayama Haruno couldn't help but look at the several ancient Japanese-style buildings connected together next to him. The door of one of the gatehouses was half open, and there looked like a dojo inside.

Is it a kendo dojo?

Sawayama Haruno couldn't help but guess.

I've heard from Zhiye before that his grandfather loves kendo, and it seems that he still insists on practicing every day even when he is old. Is it true that a man like this who started from scratch still has a sense of unwillingness to accept old age even at this age?

"Please come in."

While he was daydreaming, Naoto Ezaki had already brought him into the largest mansion.

After opening the door, Naoto Ezaki was the first to take off his shoes. He turned back and smiled, "I've already contacted the housekeeper this morning. I think Grandfather should be waiting for us in the tea room."

"Ah."

Sawayama Haruno nodded slightly.

The area of the old house of the Ezaki family was far beyond his imagination. After following Ezaki Naoto and taking off his shoes at the door, he walked inside for about three or four minutes before arriving at the so-called "tea room".

"咚咚-"

Naoto Ezaki stood at the front, reached out and knocked twice on the door, and whispered, "Grandfather, I'm here with Suguha's friend."

"Enter."

From the tea room, an old man's powerful voice was heard.

The rough voice seemed to contain a powerful aura that was intimidating without being angry. It was more like an order for the two people outside to come in together than an invitation.

When Naoto Ezaki slowly opened the door of the room, Haruno Sawayama, who was standing nearby, naturally took the lead in noticing the "old man" sitting cross-legged facing the door.

"Is this the grandfather of the Ezaki family?"

The moment he saw the other person clearly, Sawayama Haruno's heart trembled.

His hair is gray and his face is full of wrinkles. He has the typical appearance of an "old man" that can be recognized at first glance.

But the man's back was straight, and the arms exposed from the cuffs of his hakama were unusually strong, not at all like the loose arms of other old men.

Although he looked like a short old man, he gave people a great sense of oppression. When his face was expressionless, it made people standing beside him feel afraid to breathe.

"No wonder he was able to lead the Ezaki family, which had fallen to only three or four people at the time, and fight his way up from the bottom," Sawayama Haruno thought.

These top bosses who have made their fortune from scratch do have a mysterious aura about them, which makes people feel afraid at first sight, as if they are a sheep that has accidentally entered the territory of a lion.

Fortunately, for Sawayama Haruno, this feeling of oppression is not particularly strong.

Maybe it was because the system had strengthened itself several times, but after seeing his grandfather who was "treating him seriously", his body was at most a little tense due to nervousness, but other than that he didn't feel too scared.

"Grandfather, are you feeling well?"

As if sensing the eerie silence in the air, Naoto Esaki was the first to greet the other party after entering the tea room.

It’s a pity that the other party didn’t even look at him.

"sit."

This thin but strong old man made a direct invitation to Sawayama Haruno.

The latter was still a little hesitant, but Naoto Ezaki seemed to have anticipated this scene and pulled him over to sit down.

"I didn't say you could sit."

Naoto Ezaki froze in place, and his expression became somewhat awkward.

Seeing this scene, Sawayama Haruno couldn't help but look at his future brother-in-law again.

"."

Naoto Ezaki didn't say anything, just gave him a look.

Sawayama Haruno immediately understood what he meant and slowly sat down opposite the tea table.

"My name is Tetsuichiro Ezaki."

Seeing Zeshan Haruno sitting opposite him without showing any fear, the old man's expression suddenly softened.

"Chunye Wushan, written as Zeshan."

Sawayama Haruno answered neither humbly nor arrogantly.

Not long after he finished speaking, the door of the tea room was pushed open again, and a woman in simple clothes walked in with a kettle.

She did not help to make tea, but just took out the tea leaves and tea sets, and placed the kettle on the table. Then she smiled at Sawayama Haruno before slowly getting up and walking out.

By the way, what about this tea-drinking conversation with a very Edo atmosphere? Although I had anticipated the occurrence of this scene in advance, when it actually happened, I didn't know what to say.

Sawayama Haruno complained a few words in his heart. There was nothing he could do. The more embarrassing the situation was, the more he wanted to complain in his heart.

Fortunately, Tetsuichiro Esaki didn't seem to see through his inner thoughts.

"I've heard of your name before."

Tetsuichiro Ezaki picked up the kettle and said lightly.

"Zeshan-san, do you believe that talent is something that is predetermined at birth?"

".I don't believe it." Haruno Zeshan said truthfully.

He didn't think about too many complicated things, and it has nothing to do with philosophy or not.

Because the most powerful evidence to prove that "talent is not innate" is himself.

——The existence of that system.

"Ah"

Obviously, Tetsuichiro Esaki had different ideas.

He sneered and began to make tea while slowly saying, "I thought you were a smart person, but I didn't expect you to say something like this."

“What people know and what they can do must be ready from the moment they are born. Learning after birth only helps them remember these things.”

"Something you have is something you have, and something you don't have will never be there no matter how hard you try."

"Could it be that those world-famous literary geniuses have achieved their current success because of the kind of education they received? If so, with so many students at the University of Tokyo, how many of them can win outstanding literary awards?"

"Maybe I just forgot a lot." Sawayama Haruno murmured.

As expected of him, he is Suguha's grandfather. These two look really alike when they discuss philosophy. This time it can be confirmed without a doubt that they are biological children.

Zeshan Haruno even has the illusion of "talking about heroes over wine"

But to be honest, he is quite inclined to agree with what his grandfather said. He also believes that "something that exists is there, and something that doesn't exist is not there", but it is not appropriate to say that now.

Because the purpose of his coming here this time was still for Ezaki Suguha.

If I continue to talk along the lines of my grandfather, he will soon be led to the issue of Ezaki Suzuha. No matter what they talk about, this lack of "talent" is fatal to Ezaki Suzuha.

Because she couldn't become the head of the family according to the wishes of the Ezaki family.

“Have you forgotten more?”

While making tea, Tetsuichiro Ezaki raised his eyelids and glanced at Naoto Ezaki who was standing next to him somewhat awkwardly.

After a pause, he added with a deeper meaning: "I am not afraid of forgetting a lot, I am afraid of being self-righteous and thinking that I have forgotten."

"."

Naoto Ezaki pursed his lips and his expression became increasingly unsightly.

He had a bad feeling in his heart, and he had this feeling long before he came here.

After all, his grandfather already knew about his little moves in Kyoto, and this time he might be taking the opportunity to give him a warning.

But if that's the case, then my grandfather's agreement to meet Sawayama Haruno would become somewhat contradictory. After all, if he meets him, it would most likely mean that he agrees to marry Suguha to him.

If that’s the case, what on earth is Grandfather thinking?

Huhu——

After scalding a round of teacups, the teapot next to him began to boil again, and Tetsuichiro Esaki quickly started a new tea-making process.

"I've read Zeshan-san's book. It's very well written."

"Let's put aside Zeshan-san's background and education for now. Just looking at this point alone is enough to confirm what I said before."

".Yes."

Sawayama Haruno felt a little helpless.

If the other party said so, it would be difficult for him to refute.

You can't just tell the other person that you are a time traveler and that there is something about the system, right?

"Norwegian Wood" is right there. Anyone who reads it will understand the meaning of the book, and naturally it will also invisibly confirm the saying that "talent is innate."

After all, there are tens of thousands of students at the University of Tokyo. How many of them are qualified to be on par with Haruki Murakami?

"A dragon and a phoenix among men."

Tetsuichiro Esaki brought the teacup to Haruno Sawayama, who quickly reached out to take it.

"I admire you very much. No matter which aspect you are in, Zeshan-san is much better than most people."

He looked at Zeshan Haruno with some admiration, "With a grandson-in-law like him, even I can't find any fault with him."

Chapter 230 Winning Everything for the Woman You Love

Hearing what Tetsuichiro Ezaki said, Sawayama Haruno was stunned at first, and then he realized what the other party meant.

However, he still did not relax at all.

The sooner you make your opinion clear about yourself, the more likely it is that you will face more difficult requirements later. The so-called "first criticize and then praise" in speech refers to this situation.

Sure enough, just after Sawayama Haruno picked up the teacup and took a sip, Tetsuichiro Esaki looked at Naoto Esaki standing beside him.

"You go out." The old man said lightly.

This is to say something that is not convenient for Naoto Ezaki to hear, as for what the content is, you don't need to think about it to know.

Most likely they were going to talk about Suguha Ezaki, and the reason why Naoto avoided it was probably related to the "request".

Although the latter was unwilling, he had no choice but to do what his grandfather ordered. Before leaving the tea room, he exchanged glances with Sawayama Haruno.

boom--

The door was closed gently, making a slight noise.

Without the presence of the third party, Tetsuichiro Ezaki's complexion became much better.

"Zeshan-san, do you exercise regularly?"

"Occasionally, I still do some simple exercises." Sawayama Haruno said modestly.

"Do you know kendo?"

"I don't understand." Sawayama Haruno said honestly after a moment's silence, "I never had any actual experience with it before, but after meeting Suguha, I became a little interested. I also watched some kendo-related videos a few days ago."

"I'm a little interested."

Tetsuichiro Esaki snorted, but his expression was more smiling.

"Kendo is a very complicated thing. You can't learn it just by watching videos."

"But, kendo is very simple. You just need to strike your opponent with your sword."

Esaki Tetsuichiro paused and added, "Our Esaki family has always had a tradition of cultivating kendo talent in our descendants. I believe Sawayama-san has heard of this from Suguha, right?"

"I've heard about it."

Zeshan Haruno slowly put down the teacup, straightened his sitting posture, and said seriously: "Old man, do you want to test me?"

Fortunately, the system's reward for him is here, so if there is a real test, he is not very afraid.

At worst, you can just show your real ability. Brute force should be able to overcome the lack of skills, right?

"test"

Tetsuichiro Ezaki smiled lowly.