You are Toyokawa Shoko, then who am I?

"When did you develop the illusion that I would help you?"

Toyokawa Sho pretended to be surprised, and his voice became exactly like that of a famous hairspray artist.

"I don't care! Take your hands off Mu!"

"I won't. If you have the ability, take Mu away from me."

"She's my half!!"

"Is this all you keep saying? Oh, Kawaii, enough of that, dark history."

"...You, if you don't let go I'll bite you!"

"You lunatic, do you still have any respect for the upbringing of the Toyokawa family? You can even do something so rude!"

"You're the one who pissed me off!!!"

"A few trivial words have made you so angry that you can't achieve anything big in the future? I'm just trying to help you cultivate your mind, but—are you really going to bite me?"

"Who told you to hold Mu so tightly? I've told you multiple times that Mu is my other half, so I'm the only one who can hold him!"

"How dare you be so arrogant in front of the master? Let go, Mu is mine!"

"mine!"

"mine!"

Wakaba Mu was pulled back and forth by the two people on the bar. Sometimes he fell into Toyokawa Sho's arms, and sometimes he was hugged by Toyokawa Shoko.

Although Ruoye Mu felt a little dizzy and couldn't get a word in for a long time, Ruoye Mu's impression was very good.

If you don't count the memories related to Toyokawa Sho.

It was the first time in her life that she felt so strongly what it meant to be needed.

Wakaba Mu's cheeks flushed slightly.

She felt like she was in heaven.

118

Chapter 118 Be my son, Xiang.

After a while of commotion.

At the reminder of the servants, Toyokawa Sho and the other two walked into the luxuriously decorated restaurant together.

It must be said that Toyokawa Ryuto really knows how to enjoy life. A place that was just used for family gatherings was transformed into a private gathering place that is even more upscale and elegant than a Michelin three-star hotel with huge investment.

The young and beautiful maids will wear the softest and most delicate classical maid uniforms and guide you step by step to your seat with sweet and gentle voices.

Although the gaze from Toyokawa Shoko from behind was a bit creepy, the little girl was fearless, so the emotions that welled up from her heart were the purest and most innocent. She would even get jealous of a pretty waitress.

When Toyokawa Sho looked back at her, she turned her head away in a huff, then grabbed Wakaba Mu's hand and left Toyokawa Sho alone there, and sat down at the dining table first.

no way.

Toyokawa Sho had no choice but to accept the hospitality of the three beautiful sisters, and walked to the dining table and sat down while chatting and laughing.

Following your sight towards the dining table, you will see a ten-meter-long table made entirely of Brazilian ebony. The table still retains the marks of growth rings, and if you rub it gently with your fingers, you can feel a transparent protective layer on it.

Further to the side, you can see an exquisite refrigerated wine cabinet placed on the left wall, which displays a dazzling array of Romanee-Conti. When the waiter opens the cabinet door, a ball of cold air will slowly overflow from the wine cabinet, like the mist in the depths of the forest, the most biting cold in the ice and snow.

At this time, a maid walked over slowly and whispered a few words to the waitress who took out the Romanee-Conti from the wine cabinet and wiped it slowly. The waitress nodded quickly, then walked to Toyokawa Sho's seat and asked respectfully.

"Master Xiang, can I arrange some iced drinks like juice or soda for you and the young lady?"

To be honest, Toyokawa Sho was a little uncomfortable with the title of Master Sho. No one had called him that for a long time. Being addressed in such a respectful manner again did feel a little strange.

"Just three glasses of mango juice, not too cold. After the main course, some small desserts, either Japanese or Western."

Toyokawa Sho spoke briefly, and the waitress immediately put her ear close to him.

But she didn't dare get too close, fearing that she would cross the distance and offend Toyokawa Sho, so she maintained a good sense of distance. After confirming Toyokawa Sho's request, she stepped back a few steps, bowed to Toyokawa Sho, then tiptoed out of the restaurant door and gave orders to other servants.

“Is it okay if you don’t have to eat here?”

Shoko Toyokawa has never really liked this kind of formal family dinner. Firstly, the food served is always the same old delicacies from land and sea, and secondly, this place is too formal and it is difficult to relax.

She felt that the three of them could eat in a small room, where they could have a good chat and be closer to each other, which was better than this place in any way.

"The old man will be here soon, so we have to be more formal."

Toyokawa Sho replied that before coming to the restaurant, a waiter came to tell him that Toyokawa Sadaharu had arranged dinner in the restaurant.

"Grandpa?"

Shoko Toyokawa was puzzled and wanted to ask a few more questions, but she saw that the old man she was talking about had already taken a steady step and sat down at the main seat at the table.

Due to the shameful memory of the quarrel she had with Toyokawa Sadaharu just that morning, Toyokawa Shoko felt that she was sitting particularly straight and that every extra second she stayed in the restaurant was a kind of mental torture.

Fortunately, Toyokawa Sadaharu had no intention of talking about this matter. He remained silent throughout the meal and did not do anything else except asking the waiter to take a photo before the meal.

Just after enjoying dinner, Toyokawa Sadaharu suddenly broke the silence and spoke to Toyokawa Sho.

"Come to my office after dessert."

After saying that, the old man left without looking back.

He seemed to have always been like this, entangled in countless family businesses, big and small, every day. Although he held boundless wealth and the power to decide other people's life and death, he always looked old and faded.

Toyokawa Sho nodded in agreement. Although he didn't know what Lao Deng wanted to talk to him about, he was sure that the other party would never harm him. That alone was enough.

So after eating dessert.

Toyokawa Sho and Toyokawa Shoko said goodbye to each other, and walked to the huge office alone. He tidied his clothes a little, knocked on the door politely three times, and pushed the door open after hearing the call to come in.

Unlike the last time he came, the lights in the room this time were very bright and warm. Toyokawa Sho glanced at the book walls on both sides and found that the German version of "Das Kapital" he saw last time was placed in another place. In addition, some books were placed in a different place than the last time he saw them.

It can be seen that these books in Toyokawa Sadaharu's office are not just for display, but he has actually read them and will take them out to read again in his spare time.

"sit down."

Toyokawa Sadaharu waved his hand, sat on the black leather sofa, and patted the seat next to him.

Toyokawa Sho didn't worry about anything. When he saw Toyokawa Sadaharu calling him, he sat down next to him. He picked up the teapot on the table and poured a cup of warm tea for the old man who looked a little tired.

The old man nodded silently, held the teacup and took a sip of the warm water. The fatigue in his cloudy eyes was slightly reduced. Night was his rare rest time. At his age, he should have retired and enjoyed life, but the successors had problems again and again, forcing him to continue to lead the family business at his age.

After all, he is not a young man in his twenties or thirties anymore.

Those things that I once felt I could do easily have gradually become a burden that ties me down.

"You should be able to guess why I came here to have dinner with you today."

Toyokawa Sadaharu said slowly.

"To show your appreciation for Mu."

Toyokawa Sho's heart was as clear as a mirror. When he knew that the old man would come to have dinner with them and asked someone to take a photo of him, he knew the answer.

The old man smiled approvingly. This new grandson who suddenly appeared in front of him was indeed more reasonable and insightful than Xiangzi. More importantly, the more he looked at him, the more he felt that he looked like himself when he was young.

Although her facial features are more like Mizuho.

But there is this unpredictable energy in him.

And the gleam of light in those eyes...

If he had not come from the so-called other world, but had appeared in front of me since childhood like Xiangzi, perhaps I would not have to worry so much.

However, it's not too late.

"What could be so special about a little girl that I should pay attention to her?"

The old man looked at Toyokawa Sho steadily and said, "It's only because you like her that I came here to show my respect and recognition for her."

of course.

Part of the reason is to prevent the little girl from the Xianjuan family from really getting together with my precious grandson in the future.

The volume of the string roll is really too huge.

Not only did they get together with such a behemoth, and became husband and wife with his only daughter, but in the end the Toyokawa family could only become a subordinate.

Instead of doing this, it would be better to decide on the choice of wife early and cut off the possibility of having a marriage relationship with the Xianjuan family.

"what do you mean……"

Toyokawa Sho blinked a few times. Although he guessed that there was a possibility, he didn't think the old man would really do that.

What stimulated him?

"Yes, it's just as you thought. I plan to make that little girl the candidate for your legal wife."

As if he had already reviewed all of Master Xiang's relationships, the old man said in a condescending tone, "Her status and appearance are worthy of you, but in fact, she is still a little low. Among the women you know, the granddaughter of Anhe Tiantong is more suitable for you."

"They are from Kyoto and have good connections there. They have contacts with some local council members. Their family is not large in size, so they can integrate well into the Toyokawa family. If the family business wants to expand to Kyoto in the future, their family will be a good wedge. They can also use the reputation they have cultivated in Kyoto to dispel the stereotype that the Toyokawa family is a nouveau riche."

"what……?"

Toyokawa Sho's expression was starting to falter. Was this old man's personality really this gossipy? He even knew exactly who I was and who I was with. This was completely different from what I remembered.

"I also watched An and Tendou's movies before. People of my generation basically liked her appearance in Subaru. She was really pure and beautiful. Even I thought it would be great if I could have a child with her. Black hair, black eyes, just adorable."

"Cough, cough, cough..."

Toyokawa Sho coughed a few times, and he seemed to vaguely understand why Lao Deng called Tsuzuki Poetry Ship "outdated old rock".

After all this time, it turns out that Lao Deng is actually a fan of An and Tendo, so he dislikes Tsuzuki Shifune who seems to have a bad relationship with An and Tendo?

"I've also seen that little girl named Subaru. She really looks exactly like her grandmother. I didn't believe in the power of Anhe's genes before, but after seeing the couple poster of you and that little girl, I have to believe it."

The old man opened the drawer under the wooden table and placed all the photos of Toyokawa Sho, An and Subaru that were taken together to take photos for the clothing store promotion on the table, and then said to Toyokawa Sho with interest.

"If you have a child with her in the future, I will raise the daughter. There's no need to worry about a love affair. Since ancient times, those in high positions of power have the right to have more women. This is an iron rule. Even a perfect man like Emperor Taizong of Tang was extremely promiscuous with women."

"If you're interested in this, then do it openly. Don't worry if any problems arise. I'll be there to back you up."

“Cough, cough, cough, cough!!!”

This time, Toyokawa Sho really couldn't hold it anymore.

He had heard many sentences like this, but most of them were encouragements from coaches to the protagonists in sports-themed movies, such as "It doesn't matter if you don't get first place, I will find a way for you, and it doesn't matter if you fail, I will develop a strategy for you."

But such explosive remarks as saying so frankly that if you have the courage to have a harem, your grandfather will cover you for any problems that arise, and it will just be a burden on your life, are so outrageous that many people would just throw their weight around.

This was the first time Toyokawa Sho had heard of it.

"Why are you shy? It's just the two of us here, so just say whatever you want to say openly."

The old man laughed a few times, which was rare. His face, which was always serious, now showed a smile.

"You... well, old man, I know the answer to that question myself."

"It's good to know the number,"

The old man nodded and said, "I won't say anything to you. Only those whose status and identity match yours are qualified to be your women. It's your freedom to choose whoever you like. I won't interfere. However, I also have things you need to do for me."

"Become my son, Sho."

"...Are you really planning to let me inherit the family business?"

Toyokawa Sho was slightly distracted.

"Yes, this is the only compensation I can make for you."

The old man sighed deeply, but did not explain too much with the word "compensation". Instead, he played the emotional card.

"While Mizuho's illness isn't fatal, it will be difficult for her to carry on with her work in the future. Xiangzi is brilliantly talented, but lacks the composure and responsibility of a leader, unable to follow through on her words. This kind of failure in character will only be forged through countless years and setbacks, and I no longer have the time or capital to nurture her."

"After all, you're my only choice. You have both my bloodline and a heart that's endured countless hardships. Even more precious is that Ruihui and we all like you—it's as if God sent you here specially. Your appearance has solved my biggest problem."

As he spoke, the old man slowly stood up. Seeing this, Toyokawa Sho helped him walk to a window. From this place, he could clearly see half of the Toyokawa family's scenery.

"I won't force you to make a choice so quickly. I know this burden is too sudden and too dramatic for you, but I have no other choice, child. Apart from you, I can't find anyone I can rely on."

"But taking over the family business isn't all bad, is it?"

The old man talked slowly and leisurely.

"When you take over power from me, you will be one of the most valuable people in this country. Members of Parliament will wag their tails at you, and ministers and the Prime Minister will also interact with you. Even if we don't talk about these things that you are not interested in, let's just talk about what is in front of you."

"Once you take this position, how many lives can you save?"

The old man turned around, raised his head slightly, looked at the young man who was a head taller than him and said.