Tokyo: Starting with a fake boyfriend

The study room is for studying, not for chatting. The rules are similar to those of a library, but the environment is more comfortable and there are private rooms.

Faced with her reminder, all three of them nodded obediently.

"Chishin, I'm tutoring Shiratori-kun right now. You should go home first."

After the female shop assistant turned and walked away, Shinonome Mizuki lowered her voice to prevent her younger sister from continuing her antics.

"I just paid, so I'm not saying anything more. You can continue."

Having grown up together as twin sisters, although she doesn't have any telepathic abilities, Shinonome Chisei knows her older sister too well and knows exactly where her boundaries lie. After saying that, she shut her mouth and took out her phone.

The shop assistant just warned her that if she continues to act up, her serious and rigid older sister will really get angry.

As for going home, it's impossible for me to go home.

If the tracking is exposed, my sister will definitely scold me tonight. She's already lost blood, and if I go back so early, wouldn't that be a huge loss?

Moreover, she had long been curious about Shiratori Osamu, the man who had recently made her sister so happy, and decided to observe him closely.

"I'm sorry, Shiratori-kun."

When she realized that her younger sister refused to go back, Shinonome Mizuki felt ashamed and apologized to Shiratori Osamu.

Just like how Qianxing's style of dress is very conservative when she goes out, in fact, Qianxing's personality is very quiet when she is outside. She only shows her quirky, childish and lively side, and likes to play pranks, when she is alone with her older sister at home.

Normally, even in front of her father and mother, Qianxing would not act so casually and willfully.

To be honest, she couldn't understand why her younger sister was so close to Shiratori-kun and acted so energetically. Was it because Chihoshi thought she liked Shiratori-kun?

"It's okay, she's free to stay wherever she wants, and I think Shinonome-san is quite interesting."

Shiratori Osamu was very observant and knew what her motivation was for apologizing, so he shook his head and said...

Teacher Dongyun's thoughts were probably similar to, "I've failed in my teaching, and I'm sorry you had to laugh at my son."

"..."

After being praised, Dongyun Qianxing, who was playing a mobile game with her head down, straightened her back a bit and pricked up her ears without even looking up.

No wonder my sister likes Shiratori-kun; he speaks so sweetly.

"I'm glad you don't mind. You can continue your studies."

Seeing that he found it amusing and seemed completely unconcerned, Shinonome Mizuki finally felt relieved.

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At 12:24 PM, in Akasaka, Minato Ward, Tokyo, a convoy of six black sedans drove into the underground parking lot of the Kukkaka Maple Luxury Apartments.

After the group stopped, Hojo Ryoma got out of the back seat of one of the cars.

"Hmph hmph hmph~"

Hojo Ryoma was still wearing a black kimono and wooden clogs, and he was in an unusually cheerful mood, humming a little tune.

The last time he saw his daughter and granddaughter was more than half a year ago during the New Year.

Now that we've met again, my daughter's troublesome "love-struck" tendencies have finally been cured. Although my granddaughter might also experience "love-struck" episodes, it's not a big problem.

Because the man his granddaughter likes, Shiratori Osamu, is exceptionally talented, a true gem. Unlike Yamabuki Tomoya, who is arrogant, lacks self-awareness, is incompetent, and whose underlying personality is clearly terrible—a pathetic little beast who would make his daughter suffer.

He took care of everything during his trip to Tokyo.

First, he needed to persuade Konan to change her college application to Kyoto University so that his daughter and granddaughter could return to their family home in Kyoto as soon as possible.

Next, he planned to get to know Shiratori Osamu, observe his character and personality in person, and then discuss the matter of finding a son-in-law to live with him.

Chapter 109 Hojo Ryoma is wronged

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On the nineteenth floor of a luxurious, single-level apartment, Hojo Ryoma, wearing wooden clogs, strolled leisurely to the front door and pressed the doorbell.

After finishing this task, he smoothed his handsome hair with his hand again, and straightened his collar and cuffs, before facing the camera of the electronic peephole.

"Xiaoxue will be very happy to see me later, and she might even run into her father's arms."

"Xiao Nan is introverted and shy, so she will probably just timidly call him Grandpa. But that's okay, she'll be fine once they get closer."

"As for that little beast, I need to hide my expression well... I didn't kill that little beast, so hiding it shouldn't be a problem."

While waiting, he also mentally rehearsed the scene of father and daughter's reunion, filled with anticipation.

He had to admit that he really liked what Shiratori Osamu said: he didn't want to become his granddaughter's father's killer.

"Clap."

With a slight click, the doorknob turned downwards, and the door opened from the inside out.

The person who opened the door was none other than Hojo Yuki, with her black hair tied up in a low bun, wearing a white long dress, exuding a gentle and elegant temperament.

"Long time no see, Xiaoxue."

The moment of reunion finally arrived. Upon seeing his beloved daughter, Hojo Ryoma's spirits lifted, and a smile appeared on his face.

"Long time no see, Dad."

Hojo Yuki looked up at the elderly man in front of her, dressed in a kimono with white hair, with a complicated expression. She bowed slightly and greeted him in a soft voice.

"?"

After successfully making the greeting, Hojo Ryoma felt that something was not quite right.

No, why is my darling daughter's reaction so indifferent? And why does she look so melancholy in her eyes?

That doesn't make sense. It's been four days since my daughter divorced Tomoya Yamabuki. She was quite happy when I called him yesterday morning, and she was clearly looking forward to him coming over to celebrate when she moves.

Even if Xiaoxue didn't throw herself into his arms, she should at least be all smiles, right? Did something happen? Or were his expectations too high?

"Please come in."

After greeting him, Hojo Yuki stepped aside to invite him into her home.

Although he didn't understand the situation, Hojo Ryoma nodded and went inside.

"Xiao Nan, it's been a long time."

As soon as he stepped inside, Hojo Ryoma noticed his granddaughter in the hallway and immediately greeted her with a smile.

Half a year has passed, and Xiao Nan is still as beautiful as ever. She looks about 70% like her mother when she was young, but she is too thin.

"..."

Wearing a black long dress, Minami Yamabuki had a calm expression. Looking at the grandfather who had driven Shujun away, she opened her mouth as if to greet him as her mother had asked, but she couldn't say anything. She felt uneasy and pained.

Last night, she talked to her mother about many things, and it was the first time she realized who her maternal grandfather was.

The head of the Hojo family, known as Ryoma of the Old Capital, has unknown wealth and power, and is involved in both the legal and illegal worlds.

Even her mother didn't know how powerful her grandfather really was. She only knew that during holidays, politicians who frequently appeared on television would come to their home with gifts, and everyone would try to please her and get close to her because she was Hojo Ryoma's daughter.

Grandpa is so scary. I never knew Grandpa was such a scary person.

Grandpa is so annoying. Why did he force Xiujun away? Did he hurt Xiujun?

"???"

Seeing that she didn't speak, Hojo Ryoma's uneasy premonition instantly became a reality.

No, what's going on? Her granddaughter doesn't even want to greet her. Is it because her parents are divorced?

However, he had already asked his daughter beforehand whether his granddaughter would be sad about her parents' divorce, and the answer was that she was not only not sad, but actually very happy.

"Xiao Nan, it's me, Grandpa! Haven't we seen each other in so long that you don't recognize me?"

Although he didn't know what was going on, Hojo Ryoma didn't stand idly by. Instead, he coughed lightly, revealed a kind and gentle smile, and greeted them in a warm voice.

QQ

Minami Yamabuki, who was already feeling scared and uneasy, saw her grandfather, who was unfamiliar and frightening to her, greeting her with the same kind smile as before. Her beautiful almond-shaped eyes immediately filled with tears, and her body trembled.

"Xiao Nan..."

When Hojo Yuki discovered that her daughter hadn't followed the original plan and hadn't waited until after dinner to talk to her, she burst into tears, which startled Hojo Yuki.

"Xiao Nan, my dear granddaughter, why are you crying? Who bullied you?"

Seeing this, Hojo Ryoma immediately panicked, kicked off his wooden clogs, and ran across the entrance hall to her.

"..."

Seeing her grandfather as kind and gentle as ever, and treating her so well, Yamabuki Minami, who had been tormented by pain and fear all night, didn't say anything, but couldn't help raising her arm and punching him in the chest.

"Xiao Nan?"

She punched him, and although the force was very light and it didn't hurt at all, Hojo Ryoma was stunned.

This is Xiao Nan, his most well-behaved, sensible, knowledgeable, respectful to elders and kind to children, a pure and kind granddaughter.

Although they had rarely met since childhood, he had always secretly sent people to protect Xiao Nan, so he knew what kind of person she was.

Xiao Nan is very timid. She doesn't even dare to approach the frogs in the yard. Although she is very curious, she only dares to squat in the distance with an oil-paper umbrella and watch. Her small figure squatting in the rain is as cute as an angel.

This scene, which occurred when Xiao Nan was seven years old, was captured on camera by his subordinate and is still hanging on the wall of his room.

Xiao Nan rarely speaks harshly to anyone. Even when she was bullied by a female classmate in sixth grade, she would only silently endure the grievances and sadness, and would never get angry or lose her temper.

It's hard to imagine that she would hit someone, especially her grandfather.

"Xiao Nan, why did you hit me?"

Hojo Ryoma was stunned at that moment and asked blankly.

Oh no, oh no, oh no! Could it be that his granddaughter discovered that he had put Yamabuki Tomoya in a state of uncertainty?

Did that little bastard Tomoya Yamabuki have some kind of backup plan? For example, before he went to Hokkaido, he instructed someone to call his daughter if he didn't contact her for a day and say that something had happened to him.

No, no, no, if that little beast had such a clever trump card, he should have revealed it when he was breaking his fingers one by one, instead of being so emotionally volatile, sometimes furious and manic, sometimes collapsing and begging for mercy.

"Give him back to me, give him back to me..."

Convinced that her grandfather was still the same grandfather, Yamabuki Minami, who had spent the whole night in fear and grief, pounded his chest with her fists, sobbing uncontrollably.

Upon hearing this, Hojo Ryoma, who had been ruthless and domineering for half a century, panicked completely, and his heart ached.

Oh no, the truth has come out. The granddaughter has indeed discovered that her biological father was murdered by her maternal grandfather.

Damn it, he should have been more careful. He shouldn't have rushed to eliminate the threat immediately, but instead waited and observed for a while before looking for an opportunity.

"Grandpa, I beg you, please give Xiujun back to me, okay?"

Minami Yamabuki had no idea how to fight against her grandfather, an outsider, and after her complaints went unanswered, she could only plead.

"Xiu Jun?"

Faced with her tearful pleas, Hojo Ryoma murmured a name and suddenly felt a sense of peace.

Not the father, but Xiu Jun?

Thank goodness! As expected, that little bastard was an idiot from the very beginning and couldn't have come up with a way to notify his granddaughter after disconnecting from her.

"Konan, why do you want me to return Shiratori to you?"

The next moment, Hojo Ryoma realized something was wrong.

The Xiu Jun that his granddaughter mentioned must be the person he knows, right?

Osamu Shiratori is a talent among talents.

Let's assume it's this kid, but he didn't do anything to Shiratori Osamu. At most, he just had Fukuhara arrange for people to observe him 24/7. He wanted to thoroughly investigate this person, since he was a candidate for his granddaughter's husband, and he had to be strictly controlled.

"Because you drove Xiu Jun away."

In order to win Xiu-kun back, Yamabuki Minami raised her head and wiped away her tears.

"what?"

Upon hearing this reason, Hojo Ryoma was dumbfounded.

"Dad, Shiratori-kun is very afraid of you. What did you do to him?"

Seeing this, Hojo Yuki, who had already closed the door, couldn't help but speak up, her words full of worry and her gaze filled with resentment as she looked at her father.

She knew that her father loved her, and that his actions of trying to separate her from Tomoya Yamabuki back then were right, as were his actions of protecting Minami.

Even if a father is protective of his daughter, he should at least discuss it with her first.