Crossing over, and then being blocked by a rich JK

Chapter 418: Standpoint Issues [4K4]

"Aunt Shangzi, can I have a moment with you? I have something I want to talk to you about."

After lunch, while Yuki went to take a shower, Watanabe Yu called out to Hayakawa Naoko who was about to go upstairs for a nap.

"And me?"

Naoko Hayakawa was stunned for a second, a hint of doubt flashed across her brows, but she soon realized something and nodded.

The two of them walked into the study one after another and sat down.

"Want some coffee?"

Naoko Hayakawa picked up the electric kettle on the table, and then pulled out two bags of instant coffee from the tin box next to it.

She has the habit of taking a lunch break.

If we want to talk about something right now, we must stay sober.

"No, thanks."

Watanabe Yu shook his head.

His attitude towards coffee has always been clear: he only drinks it in necessary social occasions, when he is not energetic enough, or when he needs to fight a long battle.

Moreover, as for the last usage scenario, there is no red Mou in this world, otherwise he would not choose coffee.

"Ah."

Hearing this, Naoko Hayakawa didn't say anything. After putting the extra bag back into the tin box, she skillfully made herself a cup of instant coffee.

"So, what do you want to talk to me about? Is it about singing in a bar, or something?"

She picked up the coffee spoon, lowered her head and started stirring the coffee in the cup while taking the initiative to start a conversation.

"No, I want to talk to you about Yuki's father."

Watanabe Yu sat up straight and looked very seriously at Hayakawa Naoko who was sitting opposite him.

In this matter, he had overstepped his bounds.

Because as of now, he and Yuki are at most in a boyfriend-girlfriend relationship, and they are not yet at the stage where they need to change their surnames as a couple. When he and Yuki become de facto husband and wife and have children, it will be fine for him to ask about this matter, or even take the lead in it.

But he couldn't wait that long, nor did he intend to wait that long.

Therefore, before he said this directly, he had already prepared himself to be rejected and accused of meddling in other people's affairs.

"…What do you want to know?"

Fortunately, the worst did not happen.

Smelling the increasingly bitter smell of coffee in the cup, Naoko Hayakawa said this in a calm tone.

She was too lazy to ask him how he knew what happened today - because there was no need to ask, it must have been her precious daughter who told him.

But she didn't mean to blame Yuki. After all, as long as Yuki was still dating You, it was only a matter of time before this matter became known. It was a matter of time.

"What do you think of him?"

After receiving an affirmative answer from Hayakawa Naoko, Watanabe Yu first breathed a sigh of relief, and then asked this question.

Honestly speaking, if this were to happen at some meetings, such words would definitely be classified as "sharp remarks".

"How do I see him?" Naoko Hayakawa frowned. She instinctively felt disgusted when that person was mentioned. "A scumbag who is unwilling to take responsibility and only thinks with his lower body."

Thinking about it now, I was too naive when I was young. I always wishfully believed that as long as I paid enough, I could tie down a playboy.

It turns out that dogs really can't stop eating shit.

The difficulty of changing a person is far beyond her imagination.

"That……"

"What exactly do you want to ask? Can you just say it?"

Naoko Hayakawa raised her eyebrows and looked straight at Watanabe Yu.

She felt that he was consciously avoiding something, even though he was not like this when they were chatting before.

"Would you consider remarrying him?"

Although he already knew Hayakawa Naoko's attitude from the previous sentence, he was still a little worried without getting a definite answer from her.

After all, her attitude will directly affect his approach to this matter.

"Do you take me for a fool?"

Naoko Hayakawa was so angry that she laughed.

So after all this time of going around in circles, just for this! ?
The most important thing was that she could understand his embarrassment and the awkwardness of his position, which caused him to speak differently from usual and seem timid, but she still couldn't help laughing.

Apart from his philandering nature, this person is really good in every way, except that he sometimes thinks too much and is too concerned about the feelings of those around him.

If he had been a little more self-centered, he wouldn't have been obsessed with it for so long.

But from what she observed during the dinner just now, he seemed to have been organizing and brewing his opening remarks and emotions since the meal...which made it difficult for him.

"No, in my opinion, Aunt Shangzi is a very clear-headed person, but... Sorry, give me some time, I'll think about how to say it." Watanabe Yu paused and organized his words, "Most people are confused by the situation.

"When you are in a situation like this, only a few people can clearly judge the current situation. I believe in your judgment, Aunt Shangzi, but I am also a little worried that you might suddenly..."

My head twitched.

It's not that he is exaggerating, but he has really seen it.

When it comes to marriage, love, and family, without discussing the extremes, most people are unable to be decisive, especially when they already like the other person.

As long as the other party tries to persuade them a little, and then appeals to their emotions and reason, that is, uses a series of words such as the future of the child, a complete family, etc. as rhetoric, and then contacts relatives to ask them to help speak in good words, the other party will be easily shaken.

Once you start to waver, it's only a matter of time before you are persuaded to calm down.

"Next time you want to express your feelings, remember not to hint so obviously."

Naoko Hayakawa glared at him unhappily. Did he take her for an ass? How could she not hear what he was about to say but hesitated?

"Private Marseille."

Watanabe Yu bowed his head and apologized without any burden.

The good thing about Japan is that when you are held accountable, just say Simi Marseille. If the other party doesn't buy it, then attack Donisimi Marseille.

"..."

Naoko Hayakawa choked.

She actually wanted to scold him again, or criticize him a few more times, such as telling him to respect his elders and trust them, but since he apologized directly, what else could she say?

The words were stuck in my throat.

"Okay, I've told you all the good and bad things, what do I have to say?"

Seeing Watanabe Yu's look, Hayakawa Naoko waved her hand resignedly, then took a big gulp of the cooled coffee.

As the bitter taste of coffee bloomed in her mouth, she adjusted her mood.

"What you're saying could happen to anyone, but it can't happen to me."

She made the promise solemnly.

Just the most difficult time, when Yuki was sick and crying in the middle of the night, and she was so tired that she broke down and cried too, and then she stopped a car to go to the hospital while crying, was enough for her to make up her mind completely about this matter.

"I will not allow a person who has abandoned his family to return to it again."

Let others believe the saying that a prodigal son who returns is worth more than gold.

She won't believe it.

"I understand what you mean."

Watanabe Yu nodded, and he felt relieved and could do it.

"The same applies to you."

Naoko Hayakawa changed the subject and her sharp gaze fell on Watanabe Yu's face.

The reason why she indulged him and Yuki was not for any other reason, but simply because Yuki's attitude was too tough and she couldn't persuade her.

Objectively and rationally, if their relationship develops in the future, they will be able to enter the palace of marriage if nothing unexpected happens. It is even more necessary for her to warn him in advance to prevent the things she has experienced from happening to her daughter again. "I'm not that kind of person."

Although he knew that arguing at this time would be somewhat inadequate and might even have the opposite effect, he still said it.

He never thought that the lower body controls the brain, let alone being irresponsible.

What's more, he is not the kind of person who is born lacking the skin color of the family role of "father".

This is not the culture of the old Chinese.

"I'm just reminding you."

Naoko Hayakawa did not refute.

Watanabe Yu is indeed not that kind of person. On the contrary, he is a little too reliable. This is also why she thought he was very contradictory at the beginning.

Flirtatious and loyal are conflicting words, but they appear in his description.

And it comes from the heart, not pretended.

Maybe she is getting older and doesn't understand the young people of today.

Ugh.

Thinking of this, she couldn't help but sigh in her heart again.

"In the future, if you have time, come over more often. Don't just come over when you need to record a song."

She added another sentence.

The main thing is that if he doesn't come, his daughter will have to go over, and she will be like a lonely old widow at home alone.

"...hai."

Watanabe Yu scratched the side of his face, looking a little embarrassed.

Even though he was a little embarrassed, the most important thing was that the person didn't say anything nonsense, he was telling the truth, which made it even more embarrassing.

"Also, I see Yuki said you guys are going out shopping this afternoon?"

However, Naoko Hayakawa did not intend to dwell on this point and took the initiative to change the subject.

"Yes."

Watanabe Yu nodded.

"Remember to bring an umbrella. The sun is very strong in the afternoon. And then, are you coming back for dinner?"

Although her cooking skills are not particularly outstanding, they are not bad either. At least Yuki has never been to the hospital after all these years, right?
He demonstrated it at noon today, which made her feel itchy and she also wanted to show off her skills.

Just like when she was singing and playing the guitar at the beginning, as the head of the family, she should at least calm the situation down, right?

“I’m not sure about that.”

Watanabe Yu gave a truthful answer.

But based on his understanding of Yuki, the latter might say that she ate outside.

"We'll talk about it when the time comes." Hayakawa Naoko patted her trouser legs and stood up. "Then everything will be fine, right?"

The coffee wasn't very effective today, or maybe she was used to the bitter taste. In any case, she felt sleepy again.

"Nothing."

"Then I'll go up and rest."

"Ah."

Watching Hayakawa Naoko leave the study, Watanabe Yu took out his cell phone and sent a text message to Lao Deng, then picked up the latter's coffee cup.

Compared to him, Lao Deng knows better how to deal with that kind of person.

Besides, considering that Old Dengna has always been protective of his shortcomings, it would be best to let him handle it.

After enduring and settling down for so long, it’s time to rely on my father with all my strength!
*

Akiba Bookstore, inside the president's office.

"President!"

Kuriyama Akiie, panting, pushed the door open holding the latest report.

"Don't be anxious, take a breath, and then we can talk about things. Xiaolin, go get her a glass of water."

Beichen Ichiro glanced at her blushing face, motioned for her to sit down first, and then asked his secretary to pour her some water.

"Okay president."

Kobayashi and Tian nodded and went to make tea.

Although the president was just asking for a glass of water, she has been a secretary for almost five years after all. How could she not have this kind of knowledge? It is more like this is the most basic thing.

"We'll talk about the water later. Here are this morning's sales figures. You can take a look."

Kuriyama Akie did not sit down, but handed the report to Kitano Ichiro with an excited look on her face.

It is no exaggeration to say that the half-day sales brought by "White Night Walk" is equivalent to half a quarter's sales on normal days.

Although she also knew that the reason for such crazy sales that could be called sold out was directly related to the early promotion of "White Night Walk", someone deliberately came out to lead the rhythm, and Watanabe's own traffic, she was just happy.

Even she knew that such sales would not last long, because after all, the number of people willing to buy the magazine to support a certain author was limited, and at most they would buy it once or twice on a whim, but so what?
At least for now they have created a miracle in the magazine industry.

“…No, this is 80% sold?”

The more he looked at the data on the report, the more surprised Beichen Ichiro became. This seemed to be different from what he had imagined.

He thought that with the multiple boosts, the magazine would sell well, but he never thought the effect would be so good, far beyond his expectations.

You know, he deliberately asked for more printing this time.

The amount printed this time is three times the usual amount.

It’s almost sold out! ?
"Yes, many bookstores have even sold out their shelves." Kuriyama Akiie paused, "So, do you want to print more?"

Given their long-term cooperative relationship with the printing factory, if they call them now, they will start work immediately, and another batch of magazines can be printed by 3 pm at the latest.

"What nonsense are you talking about? We must print more copies!"

Beichen Ichiro rolled his eyes, immediately took out his cell phone and called the director of the printing factory.

While everyone at Akiba Books was immersed in ecstasy, the first batch of readers who bought the magazine also finished reading the first two chapters of "White Night Walk".

Various reviews also began to appear on major bookstore forums, social media, Akiba Books, and Watanabe Yu's public account.

Some people are optimistic, saying that although the writing style this time is different from before, the overall narrative still maintains the usual maturity, and the beginning is also very innovative, so maybe it can really be written.

Some people hold the opposite attitude. They believe that Watanabe should just stick to his old ways instead of challenging himself by trying new genres and new themes, which is thankless and disappointing.

They had high expectations, but "White Night Walk" did not meet their expectations.

In their words, the beginning of "White Night Walk" looks fresh, but it does not have the feeling of catching people's attention immediately, and the text no longer has the delicacy of "Norwegian Wood". Although it is also very good, there is indeed a visible gap.

The online discussion became louder and louder as the two groups discussed, and the heat was rising.

Related discussion topics also began to be pushed to more potential users.

The authors who had previously remained silent also began to write their reflections on the film.

Including the authors from that circle who have been waiting for a long time.

But they have to be more cautious, both in wording and sentences, and some explicit praise and implicit criticism are inevitable.

Then, with the release of a review by an author of orthodox mystery novels, the discussion of "White Night Walk" became increasingly heated.

The title of that review, or rather the long review, is

——"Can the author be more rigorous when thinking about transformation?"

Just like the shocking news that Tuisterzz lost his teammates in the palace, this article written by an author in the industry also brought extremely high popularity and topicality.

then.

To be precise, two hours later, at 6:10 in the evening, this content successfully topped the popularity list under the "White Night Walk" topic category.

(End of this chapter)