The social phobia substitute will not dream of the band girl

"Those yellow flowers? I have lots of them in my garden!"

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Would an average family plant a bunch of useless sunflowers? No, after all, an average family wouldn't have a garden, let alone one big enough to plant a bunch of plants, right?

Oh, this is an aristocratic school.

Tsk, the evil capital.

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"It's finally sprouted, Senior. When will the sunflower bloom?"

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There were quite a few women who had learned flower arrangement in this aristocratic school, and some who could identify plant species in an encyclopedia, but there were no such people as this man and woman who could be seen in the vegetable garden almost every day.

For the children of celebrities, government officials, and tycoons, watering the flowers might be considered a way to spice up their lives, but personally loosening the soil, applying fertilizer, and removing pests like a regular farmer is almost impossible. Even if they do have such hobbies, they keep them at home rather than at school, where they become the subject of conversation and jokes.

I just don't know why the topic of these two people never lasts long. Every time it develops to a certain point, it suddenly disappears. It really makes people puzzled -

On the one hand, there's the school's invisible, eccentric, completely devoid of social interaction and display, a social misfit who seems to have become more comfortable and smiles more often after being isolated. While he's become much more handsome than when he first started school (with that shrewd face), girls prefer a handsome guy holding flowers to a solitary guy with dirt under his fingernails.

The other blonde girl was a new student this year. She was late on her first day because she was working in the fields, so it seemed like they had known each other for a while. Aside from her blonde hair and golden eyes, she didn't seem to have any other distinctive features. Like most people at school, she was well-behaved.

The topic couldn't be further developed perhaps because the two of them themselves were uninteresting. After all, they looked very ordinary... the son of a famous actor thought.

"Hey, big brother, when will the sunflowers bloom?"

“When it blooms.”

Hearing this, Xin pouted and squatted beside with another small shovel in his hand. He poked the ground while muttering to himself, and unknowingly dug a big hole.

Looking at the hole she had dug so casually, and then at his own weak hands, Ping Xin fell silent. This woman was so terrifying, he absolutely could not...

I'll keep her as a laborer for now, but I'll tease her in moderation. God knows why a girl a year younger than me has such strong arm strength. Is it because they developed earlier?

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"Big brother, when will the sunflowers bear fruit?"

"Hmm... their fruits will be fully ripe around August or September. Let's eat them together then."

"Okay~ Then you must treat me to the fried melon seeds you mentioned before!"

"...By the way, speaking of sunflowers, I suddenly remembered a song. Why don't I sing it for you?"

To be honest, Ping Xin has no confidence in his singing ability. After all, he has never sung any song seriously in his life, so his singing will probably be terrible, right?

To be honest, he was a little nervous and trembling when singing for the "first time". But it was no problem, after all, he had honed his acting skills for a long time before.

"Ahem...then please listen to, 'Sunflower Promise'"

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"Xin... no, maybe I should call you Xianjuan Xin? I never thought that the eldest daughter of the Xianjuan family would be assigned to enlighten me. I'm really flattered. You must laugh at me often in private, right?"

"No, big brother, I didn't...!"

"Let me be clear, I hate it most when people act all cocky in front of me... They say things like, 'It's for my own good, it's for yours, it's for everyone's good,' but have they ever actually asked the person involved what they think?"

"But... doesn't Ping Xin like me?!"

After spending several months with Ping Xin, even this well-behaved granddaughter who has always been spoiled by her grandfather has inevitably learned some bad habits, such as her flammable and explosive personality.

But this time, the person opposite him didn't look angry at all. There wasn't even any expression on his face.

"I don't love anyone. So...I'm sorry to reject this marriage proposal!"

Chapter 85 Goodbye

"Goodbye, my heart... No, goodbye forever~"

“…Eh, why?”

As summer approaches step by step, the two hearts gradually let down their guard and start to touch each other, but why do you suddenly say such things?

"What era is it in? Arranged marriages are really stupid. If I had known you were sent here to build relationships, I wouldn't have said a word to you..."

Why do you say such hurtful words?

"No wonder you can tolerate my personality. After all, I've been a good girl for so long that I've forgotten how to say no..."

I'm standing here on my own accord! ...I can't say anything else.

"Anyway, ending this relationship early is good for you, me, and everyone else..."

Although, although it was indeed my grandfather who asked me to come in the beginning, but——!

To be honest, as the jewel in the crown of the giant Xianjuan family, Xianjuan Xin rarely feels satisfied.

Her mother, who was married in as part of an arranged marriage, died young, and her father, eager to inherit the fortune, rarely returned home, so Kokoro grew up with her grandfather. However, as the current head of the Kokoro family, Shou Genjumaki couldn't be home all day playing with his granddaughter. In the end, the faces Kokoro saw most often were the butler and the maid.

The children of truly powerful people often receive one-on-one instruction from many tutors at home before entering middle school. The most important course is the imperial studies passed down from generation to generation by the head of the family. For Xin, that is one of the few times she can see her grandfather regularly.

There is always a price to pay. Xian Juanxin lost the opportunity to make friends, but she gained many friends and writing followers/assassins, and these people will become the cornerstone of her power in the future...

Because her life was so well-organized, she was very surprised when she heard her grandfather and father let her go to school. Although that surprise turned into dissatisfaction after her first meeting with Ping Xin, her heart still danced for the new things in life.

"No! Don't go... okay?"

Her voice was low and a little hoarse, and her words were almost pleading. If it weren't for the head of the family's order, Ping Xin might have been arrested by the female bodyguard in black who came out of nowhere.

"...I wish you happiness." Ping Xin paused, feeling the pull from behind him. "Also, the sunflower fields are now in your hands. Farewell."

This time he did not stop, because he has never been a savior, and he hates those self-proclaimed sacrifices the most. Can an imperfect Happy End be called a happy ending?

Although the girl's final courage was worthy of praise, the hand that tightly grasped the corner of her clothes seemed to him to have "ulterior motives", because he was a person who would "put his heart" into everything he did, and even to kill time he would choose a profitable hobby like growing vegetables.

So of course he could see that a large part of the girl's attachment to him was the joy and "specialness" brought by the first experience of unknown things. In other words, part of her affection for him was because Ping Xin became "her bridge to the new world", and part of it was obedience to her parents.

But he happened to hate those guys who just went with the flow and had no personality, and he hated being ordered around even more.

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"Long time no see, Mr. Royal (can be simply understood as a respectful title for a superior)"

"Well, it's been a while since we last met, Mr. Ping... The last time we met was last time."

Surprisingly, Xianjuan Shou spoke fluent Yan Guo, even using the well-known, modern "what you say is what you say" joke. It's no surprise that someone like him could succeed while managing a large family business and mastering Yan Guo, considered one of the most difficult languages ​​in the world.

Being polite is about etiquette, but it's also about distance. Appropriate behavior can create a sense of distance. Just like Pingheng's unwillingness to be associated with the East Country's No. 1 Financial Group, or Genjumaki Shou's closeness—

You are such a good bastard, Wuqiri Ren. I was wondering why you didn’t ask me to treat you to a meal when you enrolled in school and even asked my daughter to help Pingxin. It turns out that you had sold me and my son out a long time ago!

Although Pingheng has a limited cultural level (diploma), he is knowledgeable and well-informed, and is naturally well-versed in social skills. He often remains silent simply because there is no need to speak, and no one can give him the face to speak.

So when Ping Heng discovered the suspicious bodyguard in black and found out that his son Hirashin and the only daughter of the Genmaki family were playing in the mud together, he immediately realized that he had been sold out by Kirigiri Jin.

Jin Kirikiri can take this opportunity to obtain many resources provided by the Genmaki family, and the Hirashin family will also have the opportunity to establish a good relationship with the Genmaki Group, the number one in the East Country, and even become relatives. In his opinion, it is a "win-win-win" situation, but he doesn't know that his son who is always sensible outside is actually a born rebel!

"Excuse me, Mr. Xianjuan, but I'm afraid your goal of becoming my in-laws will fail this time."

"Oh, why do you say that, father-in-law?"

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Speak normally, I'm scared!

Although Xianjuan Shou had the same low level of education (in this era) as him, Pingheng did not dare to underestimate him at all, just as he would not underestimate the hundreds of protective forces nearby, both openly and covertly.

When big guys speak in a kind tone it's not because they are approachable, but because you are nothing to them, or... they want something from you.

"To be honest, although my son appears calmer and more capable than his peers, his personality is... rather unique."

He is not as naughty as a monkey, nor is he simply rebellious. Instead, he is so "clever" that he will form a gang and bring his mother to deal with his cheap father. When his mother catches him and gets angry, he will even drag his father into the water to share the blame. He is really a boy that makes people love and hate him.

"Hmm... I think my nephew is a man I can entrust my life to. Although he often keeps to himself, he can also show his acting skills in social situations. You could even say that he has a firm sense of self that is not affected by others."

Since the birth of Genjumaki Shin, the number of people protecting her has never been less than 20, and her contact with Hei Xin is naturally under the full surveillance of the Genjumaki family. As the head of the family, Genjumaki Shou can naturally get information from them.

For example, what happened to Ping Xin in kindergarten, like how he stood up for and fought for the children who were teased and isolated. Knowing that he felt guilty because he was unable to save his friend who fell into the water, and seeing with his own eyes how he maintained his image while taking care of Xin even though he was not good at it.

He is kind-hearted, determined, mature, and steady. His brain and martial arts skills must also be quite outstanding. If you don't "invest" in such a good child early, you will really lose a lot -

"Actually, when you first came to the East Country, I hated... hated that I only had a useless son. I don't ask for outstanding offspring, but if I had an outstanding daughter, I would definitely work harder to win you."

If Xianjuan Shou had a daughter, he would definitely try to marry Pingheng in the past. It was not only because he was attracted by Pingheng's strength and prestige, but also because he felt that he must be a trustworthy man, just like Pingxin today.

And Ping Xin will definitely have a bright future, not only because he is Pingheng's son, but also because he is a genius himself. That's why Genmaki Shou extended an olive branch to Kirikiri Jin when he tried to go through the back door of the school, and took the initiative to bring about the current situation.

"Actually, Brother Xianjuan isn't as bad as you say, right?"

"snort--!"

Hearing Pingheng speak up for his son, Xianjuan Shou was furious. As the eldest son of the Xianjuan family, he didn't let others respect and fear him, but instead spoke well of him out of pity. Isn't this the best example of incompetence?

As a prince-like figure, he neither dared to develop his power openly and try to replace his superiors by insubordination, nor was his development in secret enough. He did not have the courage to take on everything and the imperial mentality to control others.

However, his ability as a king who maintains the status quo is acceptable, and he can serve as a transitional king. But what makes Xian Juanshou most dissatisfied is that his son's career is neither high nor low. As a result, he is busy with work every day and completely neglects the discipline of his granddaughter. It can be said that he has failed to grasp either career or family, and is a complete failure!

"Anyway, I've taken a liking to that boy. Compared to those useless second-generations who have been influenced by their parents since childhood and don't know their place, your son is the best. He can keep his own surname after marrying into the family. I just want an eldest son with the surname Genmaki, nothing else matters. The Taira and Genmaki families will be your best allies, both internally and externally. We have an equal relationship with each other."

"...I have to say that even I was a little tempted when I heard such an offer."

Everyone knows that although the current Xianjuan Group is the first in the East and the third in the world, it is actually just a facade, weak inside and lacks successors. It all depends on Xianjuan Shou to maintain the overall situation.

If his son Taira Nobuyuki marries into the family, then there is a high probability that the power of the Genmaki family will fall into his hands in the future, and the Taira family may even rise to prominence and replace the Genmaki family in one step.

"But I refused because my favorite thing is to say 'no' to those self-righteous people!"

"...What!?"

Xian Juanshou was a little angry. This was already the best treatment he could offer. In fact, no one could offer a higher price than him. Is this guy Zhengheng so greedy?

"...If my son were here, he would definitely answer you in the same way. So my opinion is the same. Please forgive me for declining, Mr. Xianjuan."

"...What's your reason? Kokoro and your son are getting along really well now, why would you reject me?"

Genjumaki's brow furrowed slightly. He possessed a keen eye for business and a knack for judging people and situations. This ability, which had never failed him, was the very reason Genjumaki had bet on Taira Nobu. From a businessman's perspective, he couldn't understand why the Taira clan would refuse. Was it just a matter of pride? A man's ambition?

Although he could feel that this marriage could not be finalized today, this did not prevent Xian Juanshou from asking for clarification. It was not simply out of curiosity but more because he wanted to think about how to correct it. It was precisely because of this style that he could seize the opportunity to become a giant in the East Country.

"Nothing can stop a man's will. This is my experience."

"I see... I naturally believe what the head of the Heike clan, who rose from a family outcast to become the strongest in the underworld, said. But why?"

Why did this marriage suddenly become a so-called "obstacle"?

"Mr. Xianjuan, if Ping Xin and Xin were in love without knowing it, he would definitely try to gain your approval in order to obtain the qualification.

But if he knew that everything was orchestrated by someone, he would doubt the motives of the person approaching him. Although he was still young, he knew everything clearly. If it wasn't pure love, he wouldn't accept it—" Pingbing stood up, as if he didn't want to stay any longer.

"I see... This time I was being too clever."

During his time as a tycoon, his family had only modest assets, not even the faintest mention of wealth, and he'd met his first wife through a love relationship. While he, as the head of a wealthy family, saw nothing wrong with arranged marriages or arranging marriages for his children, he certainly harbored a desire for the feeling of free love, for something truly special.

"Then let's call it a day. Goodbye, Heike boy."

"Hey, hey, you're really ruthless, the old man from the Xianjuan family."

The two old foxes smiled at each other and said goodbye.

"Ugh......"

The only long sigh echoed in the reception room -

"Xin, it's Grandpa's fault this time."

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