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A teenage girl was seen crying in front of Ring Square, shouting that a member of a well-known band, Mingze Feng, had abandoned her sister to date his friend. An investigation revealed that Mingze Feng maintained ambiguous relationships with multiple women and was involved in multiple affairs.

Rumors circulate online that he took his mistress, who became unexpectedly pregnant, to the UK for an abortion...

Toyokawa Shoko gradually frowned.

She ignored the triangular Chu Hua who was practically burying her head in her chest, and decisively stood opposite her maternal grandfather.

“That’s a rumor,” Toyokawa Shoko said firmly.

Facing the head of the Toyokawa family, facing his maternal grandfather, facing this white-haired old man,

Toyokawa Shoko raised her head and argued, "That man, although he sometimes does inhuman things, would never do something like this."

"Even if he were to become pregnant unexpectedly, his mind, which is filled with thoughts of women, would only consider the child's name, not his life."

Toyokawa Shoko's unwavering stance left Toyokawa Sadaharu somewhat bewildered. Had the stubborn, sheltered young lady from six months ago now gained the courage to stand opposite him and argue his case?

The three generations of the Toyokawa family's only daughters were all cut from the same cloth. Their love was so heavy it could frighten many people.

Toyokawa Sadaharu thought of Shoko's mother and Shoko's maternal grandmother. They had done the things Shoko had done, and there were many things they had done that Shoko had not yet done.

And after all... because of that disease, they generally develop it in their thirties or forties, or even earlier...

To put it bluntly, Xiangzi has now lived half of his life.

Perhaps it is precisely because of this that such a short life can lead to an exceptionally stubbornness in a particular matter.

Xiangzi was like that, Xiangzi's mother was like that, and Xiangzi's grandmother was like that too.

The head of the Toyokawa family said in a deep voice, "Don't you have any doubts at all?"

Toyokawa Shoko confirmed, "Not at all."

Sigh... The head of the Toyokawa family shook his head inwardly. To be honest, Shoko's judgment was just as bad as her mother's.

The head of the Toyokawa family admitted, "...I sent people to incite this."

Toyokawa Shoko remained expressionless. She had already guessed something was off when the butler looked at her strangely when he came in.

Toyokawa Shoko even had some guesses about why her maternal grandfather did this.

Toyokawa Shoko met his grandfather's gaze. The man, over sixty years old, had long since turned white-haired, but after his father and mother passed away, he was left to support the Toyokawa Group.

Toyokawa Sadaharu placed all the documents on the table and said, "Whether it's withdrawing investment or public opinion, it's all just a matter of giving a brief explanation."

"Xiao Xiang, you've seen what happened. Come back."

"I won't stop you from going to see whoever you want."

“I will come back to see you often. But that’s not necessary. As for my own affairs… I want to try them myself.”

Toyokawa Shoko silently met her grandfather's gaze, showing no intention of compromising.

"..."

Seeing Toyokawa Shoko's attitude.

Toyokawa Sadaharu was not discouraged; he had another plan.

The old fox had already planned everything for his granddaughter.

"Xiangzi, before you continue with his story... tell me about... her, what do you want to do?"

Toyokawa Sadaharu paused for a moment, then looked behind Shoko. Toyokawa Shoko also turned to face Mikami Hatsuka and her maternal grandfather.

"I think I've already said that this family has nothing to do with you."

Toyokawa Sadaharu said this to Mikami Hatsuka.

Toyokawa Shoko frowned. "She gave birth, so what? Why won't she acknowledge it?" She comforted Mikami Hatsuka.

"...Hatsuka, just tell me what you want. If you want to return to the Toyokawa family, I can help, but you'll have to wait a few years..."

She would wait a few years until she, Toyokawa Shoko, had accomplished what she wanted to do, and then return to inherit the Toyokawa family.

My maternal grandfather had the same idea. He wanted her to come back directly, work hard, and take advantage of the Toyokawa family's many ways of disciplining men.

And once he becomes the head of the Toyokawa family, he can marry Narusawa Kaede if he wants.

This was very tempting for Xiangzi.

But Toyokawa Shoko still had things she wanted to do but hadn't finished.

Whether it's her love for piano music or her inner stubbornness, Toyokawa Shoko wants to perform on Tokyo's biggest stage, the Tokyo Dome, with Narusawa Kaede.

Then we'll fight him in the ring, defeat him, and then drag him to get our marriage certificate.

How romantic!

Toyokawa Shoko thought to herself with a smug satisfaction.

So, given the current situation... if he doesn't continue playing in the band, he'll be forced to return and inherit the family fortune of hundreds of billions. In this situation, Toyokawa Shoko certainly doesn't want to slink back to the Toyokawa family in such a sorry state.

Naruzawa Kaede wasn't interested in the Toyokawa family. Toyokawa Shoko knew him too well—easily satisfied, a man who was content with his own little world and lacked ambition...

Men like this are easily deceived.

Mingze Feng can't do without her.

And after all that happened... Toyokawa Shoko knew that she couldn't do without him either.

As Toyokawa Shoko imagined the future, a happy smile involuntarily appeared on her face.

Her long, light blue hair fell down beside her face, and her warm smile was exceptionally sweet. Even her golden eyes sparkled with a lively light.

Even her grandfather and Mitsukasa were stunned by her smile, recalling the past.

The grandfather thought of his daughter, Xiangzi's mother, and couldn't help but sigh.

Misaka Hatsuka thought of Toyokawa Shoko's man, and suddenly felt a swelling on her face, followed by a tremor throughout her body.

Considering Toyokawa Shoko's tacit approval of her relationship with Narusawa Kaede...

Sanjiao Chuhua swallowed hard and said in a trembling voice.

"I, I think..."

"If possible, could you... hand over Naruzawa Kaede to me...?"

"Ugh?"

Toyokawa Shoko clicked her tongue almost imperceptibly.

Her sweet gaze turned cold in that instant, and she turned her head to glance at this... ungrateful fellow.

Who told you that Mingze Feng is something you can use to compensate me?

Toyokawa Shoko clenched her fists.

Misaki Hatsuka didn't notice Toyokawa Shoko's unusual behavior. In fact, from the moment she opened her mouth, she had been staring intently at her biological father, her tone becoming urgent.

"I... I swear I can give up my Toyokawa family identity and all that... Please, hand over Narusawa Kaede to me, okay? He's already—"

Sanjiao Chuhua swallowed hard.

After hearing what the head of the Toyokawa family had done, an impulse welled up in Mikasa Hatsuka's heart.

Perhaps she can take this opportunity...

"I can--"

Snapped--

In that instant, Mitsumaki Hatsuka's head was knocked to the side by the slap. Through the falling hair, she could only see a pair of cold eyes.

"Why...Xiang..."

"Phew... It's nothing, I just couldn't help it."

Toyokawa Shoko sighed, rubbing her right hand, her palm a little sore. Hearing what Mikazuki had just said, she couldn't help but feel annoyed.

Moreover, Toyokawa Shoko's head and heart hurt more.

Overwhelmed with anger, her face contorted in pain, and she pressed her hand to her chest, gagging as if nauseous.

Seeing her like this, Toyokawa Sadaharu hurriedly summoned the medical team that had been prepared.

"Chest tightness and shortness of breath, Miss Toyokawa's physical functions are as excellent as ever. It's just that this time she suffered a sudden attack of internal heat... It seems that there is some discomfort in the heart area... Fortunately, it has not stimulated the brain nerves."

"Excuse my bluntness, but if Miss Xiangzi is hospitalized—"

Toyokawa Shoko leaned back on the sofa and turned her head away. "We'll talk about hospitalization when I can't stand up anymore."

The head of the Toyokawa family still allowed the medical team to leave.

"Rest at home for a while..." Seeing that Toyokawa Shoko's complexion was off, and concerned about her condition, Toyokawa Sadaharu shook his head and said, "I'll have that kid come see you."

"No! Cough..." Toyokawa Shoko's face turned pale. She said, "...I'll tell him about this later."

Misaka Chuka was stunned by what she had just witnessed, and only then did she think to ask what had happened.

But nobody paid any attention to her.

Shoko Toyokawa gritted her teeth, looking hopefully at her grandfather, "I'll stay home for now, don't tell him about this..."

The head of the Toyokawa family softened his heart.

After all, she's my own granddaughter, and given her health condition, I'm really worried about her.

Toyokawa Sadaharu shook his head. "Stay home and learn how to handle affairs. Some of the company's matters will also be handled by you."

"SW's agency and PR team. Do whatever you want with that person's affairs."

"Thank you, Grandpa..."

"I'm so sorry to Mizuho and all of you..."

Toyokawa Shoko also shook her head.

No one ever owes anyone anything. Everyone has their own choices, and everyone will have to make their own choices sooner or later.

At this point, Mikasa Hatsuka awkwardly raised her hand, trying to get attention.

The patriarch of the Toyokawa family glanced at the stack of documents on the table, then looked back at Xiangzi's frail appearance...

"Why are you up?"

"It's alright, Grandfather, Sama."

Shoko Toyokawa smiled and raised her arm to indicate that she was fine.

"After all, I'm only sixteen years old, not even twenty yet."

"How could he just collapse like that?"

“I am Toyokawa Shoko.”

Toyokawa Sadaharu's eyes stung with tears. Thirty years ago, Shoko's grandmother passed away; at that time, Mizuho wasn't even as old as Shoko is now.

Why is it Xiangzi's turn now...?

"You actually make that kind of expression..."

Toyokawa Shoko laughed heartily, patting her biceps without any regard for her image. She shook her head, "Although it's very impolite to say this... leave Kaede's matter to me from now on, please don't get involved anymore. Otherwise, I'll always want to argue with you."

"...Oh right, and her too..."

Toyokawa Shoko turned to the side and thought carefully about why she had been so excited just now. Perhaps it was because she had been suppressing her emotions for too long in front of those women and Narusawa Kaede.

Do these guys really think that Toyokawa Shoko is some kind of magnanimous woman? Don't mistake her indulgence of Kaede for her weakness!

“Grandfather Samah,”

Toyokawa Shoko stared at Mikasa Hatsuka with a gloomy look in her eyes, her gaze sweeping over the red mark on her cheek.

"Can you prepare a basement that no one but me can enter?"

"I'll treat this auntie who's stealing my niece's man well..."

Although Toyokawa Sadaharu agreed, he still cautioned, "Don't go too far."

Toyokawa Shoko never intended to play with Triangle Hatsuka.

All she wants now is, if possible, to capture those people and make them disappear from Feng's world.

But you can't...

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