Tokyo Three Generations

This person must be loyal, meticulous, and shrewd enough, so who is this person...? The answer seems obvious.

Faced with Takasaki Jun's question, Shirasawa Tsubaki was taken aback for a moment, then smiled slightly, "Young Master is indeed not easy to deal with... But this is also a good thing, I am more at ease. Hmm, no problem, you can appoint whoever you want, after all, you are the one in charge. What is that person's name? I'll prepare in advance."

“Her name is Nagasaki Motoyo,” Takasaki Jun replied calmly.

"Huh?" Shirawa Tsubaki was genuinely shocked, because she really knew Nagasaki Motoyo.

Although the girl did make a very good impression on him and was a promising talent, it was too early.

"This is too childish!" she blurted out. "How old is Miss Nagasaki? How can she shoulder such a heavy responsibility? Please reconsider."

"So, are Xiangzi and I really that old?" Takasaki Jun glanced at the other person sideways, putting on a very self-important look. "These days, it's an era where ability doesn't matter about background or age. Just look at how many young people have made a fortune in cryptocurrency... Your thinking is a bit outdated."

That's what he said, but in reality, he wasn't that confident in Su Shi. What he was truly confident in was Nagasaki Chizuru behind Su Shi—with Nagasaki Chizuru's abilities, he wasn't afraid that Shiratsu Tsubaki would play any tricks on him.

As for Su Shi's own wishes... she would definitely be very happy to agree, after all, she has said so many times that she wants to work for me.

Moreover, compared to her mother, at least she doesn't have to face imprisonment.

Although Su Shi is indeed young and inexperienced, who doesn't grow up gradually like this? It's not like we gave her so much money from the beginning; we can just take it slow.

Although he realized that involving Su Shi was just a spur-of-the-moment idea, after a flash of inspiration, he found it made more and more sense.

Xiangzi likes to talk about a community of shared destiny, so let's really give it a try...

Seeing that Jun Takasaki insisted on his own opinion, Tsubaki Shirasawa had no choice but to accept the decision.

These young masters and ladies are indeed all very willful... She could only sigh to herself.

However, she had no choice. Since the young master and young lady had made their decision, she could only try to carry it out.

Miss Nagasaki seems to be a promising talent, so I'll do my best to nurture her... Perhaps she can be considered my future successor.

Given the relationship between the young lady and Miss Nagasaki, such a thing might actually happen.

Every emperor has his own courtiers. It's only natural that Xiangzi would have his own trusted followers. Back then, didn't Ruihui also defy public opinion and entrust him with important responsibilities at such a young age?

Thinking about this, Bai Zechun suddenly understood.

Anyway, there's still time, so let them all grow up slowly.

“Alright, since this is your wish, I accept it and will make the necessary arrangements. If Ms. Nagasaki doesn’t object, she can act as your agent and work with me to oversee the account’s operation.”

Seeing Shirawa Tsubaki back down, Takasaki Jun couldn't help but feel a little smug.

"Thank you, thank you for your hard work."

"So, what name do you plan to register for the offshore fund? Since it's being registered in your name, I think it's best to let you decide," Bai Zechun asked again.

Jun Takasaki lowered his head and thought for a moment. He had always had some difficulty coming up with names, and now he was even more clueless.

Finally, he spread his hands, giving up entirely. "Then let's call it Crychic."

Under Bai Zechun's questioning gaze, Gao Qijun explained the origin and meaning of the name to her.

After hearing his explanation, Bai Zechun was both amused and exasperated, after all, the name was just too incongruous.

But since they both find it interesting, let them be... it's not an important matter anyway.

"I understand, let's do it that way."

Then, Bai Zechun belatedly realized that he had reached the point where he needed someone to remind him what the young lady was going to do.

Miss Xiangzi, whom I've watched grow up and who's treated like my own daughter, has finally grown up... She'll never tell me everything again.

A pang of sadness flashed through her mind, but there was nothing she could do; children grow up and eventually drift apart.

What she had to do was to guard her post until the very end and do her best to help Xiangzi ascend to the high position that she was destined to assume from birth.

When Xiangzi grows up to be able to handle everything with ease and manage the entire group smoothly, he will be old enough to retire peacefully. At that time, he can retire successfully, living out his remaining years with the young lady's endless gratitude and a pension that he could not spend in three lifetimes... Isn't that perfect?

An alluring future lies ahead; just keep walking towards it.

Just then, Bai Zechun suddenly remembered a problem that she had overlooked because of her excitement.

"Young Master Takasaki, why...why do you trust Miss Nagasaki so much? Are you very familiar with her?"

Faced with this question, Jun Takasaki could only give a vague answer, repeating the words he had used to fool Shoko: "We are indeed quite familiar with each other, we're practically family friends. She's a very reliable person, and I've always trusted and respected her."

Seeing Takasaki Jun's high praise for Nagasaki Motoyo, Shirasawa Tsubaki didn't feel relaxed; instead, she became even more tense.

No wonder the young lady suddenly decided to protect Miss Nagasaki; it turns out it was because of him.

Furthermore, it can be inferred that the powerful backer secretly protecting her runaway mother was the Takasaki family.

She didn't care whether the Takasaki family was involved in any illegal or criminal activities (such things were commonplace and not worth her attention; the Toyokawa family itself was embroiled in a bunch of cases). What she cared about was Shoko.

If their relationship is truly extraordinary, what is the young lady thinking? Why does she keep her by her side and even form a band with her?

Also, is it really appropriate to do this now? Won't it offend the young lady's taboos?

Furthermore, what is Miss Nagasaki really thinking? Could she have any negative thoughts?

One question after another came at her, leaving her momentarily confused.

Finally, she found a solution and figured out what to do.

Regardless, we should remind Xiangzi about this so she can decide how to handle it.

If Xiangzi is unhappy, then she knows what to do—

107, of noble character

Without making a sound, many thoughts flashed through Bai Zechun's mind.

Just as she said to Toyokawa Kiyotaka, she really thought highly of Takasaki Jun and was happy to see the two children actually get together in the future.

However, this does not mean that she wants to see her young mistress suffer.

If the young lady has any rivals in love, then as her "guardian dog," she should clear away any potential threats for her in advance, by any means necessary.

Fortunately, Nagasaki Motoyo did not come from a prominent family, and her mother was even a fugitive suspect, making her very easy to deal with.

After thinking it through, Bai Zechun spoke again, "Alright, young master Gao Qi, I'm really sorry to have bothered you so much today. Let's stop here... Let's exchange contact information first, and we can keep each other informed if there are any developments later. In short, just let me know if you ever need my help."

Jun Takasaki really needs her.

After all, if she appeared before the leaders of the University of Tokyo and agreed to provide sponsorship in person, then Jun Takasaki's idea could be implemented more smoothly.

Without further hesitation, he picked up his phone and exchanged contact information with Bai Zechun.

Then, Shirasawa Tsubaki bowed deeply to bid farewell to Takasaki Jun.

"Thank you for your cooperation. I will do my best to assist you and Miss from now on. Please trust me."

After saying that, she turned and left, while Jun Takasaki returned the way he came and went back to Shoko's side.

Xiangzi was still waiting in the same spot. Upon seeing him, she visibly relaxed. "Chun, how did your talk with Auntie go? What did you talk about?"

"Ah, we talked about how to operate the account in the future..." Jun Takasaki told her the whole story.

When Xiangzi heard that her aunt wanted to interfere in her and Chun's "private affairs," she was slightly unhappy. However, she thought about it again and realized that her aunt had clearly stated that Chun should take the lead, so this was within an acceptable range.

After all, my aunt is very experienced. With her help, things might go even more smoothly.

Thinking about this, her expression relaxed. "Oh, I see... That's not bad then. By the way, how is Auntie's attitude towards you?"

"Your attitude was quite good. At least you didn't put on airs like an elder in front of me. You were very humble, which made me feel a little embarrassed. Maybe it's because I was frightened by you just now—ah, the young lady's aura is truly terrifying." Takasaki Jun put his hands together, deliberately making a gesture of great fear.

"Where have you gotten to? How am I scary? Besides, I was clearly standing up for you, and you don't even appreciate it!" Xiangzi glared at him. "You really don't know what's good for you."

"Alright, alright, Miss isn't scary at all, she's actually incredibly cute." Jun Takasaki shrugged. "Is this alright?"

"That's more like it." Xiangzi finally smiled again.

Then she seemed to remember something else, "You want Su Shi to be involved as your agent?"

“Yes, I think that’s quite suitable.” Jun Takasaki nodded. “What do you think?”

Xiangzi didn't answer immediately this time; instead, his expression was complicated.

But after a moment's hesitation, a smile returned to her face. "That's good too. The bond between us is stronger now, and maybe we really can become friends for life... I like her quite a bit too."

“Okay, it’s settled then.” Jun Takasaki nodded.

By this time, they had already left the garden and were very close to the gate. He felt that his visit should end here, so he said goodbye to Xiangzi again.

"Then I'll be going now, see you later."

"Okay, goodbye!" Xiangzi waved gently.

As she watched him leave, Jun Takasaki turned and strode away from the Toyokawa residence.

No sooner had Jun Takasaki left than Tsubaki Shirasawa appeared from the other side of the flower bed and walked up to Miss Toyokawa.

Xiangzi quickly noticed her and immediately spoke up, "Aunt Bai Ze, I was just looking for you. Why did you suddenly come to Chun?"

"I'm just trying to make it easier for you to get what you want." Bai Zechun smiled confidently. "Young Master Takasaki is proud and doesn't like to be tied down by others. With me around, he'll pay more attention to this place... After all, it's hard for you to ask him for anything in person, but I can."

Xiangzi was a little confused, but she could tell that her aunt didn't seem to want to trip her up; on the contrary, she seemed to be there to help her. So she didn't dwell on the issue too much.

"It's a good thing that you've come, Auntie. I think we're all quite inexperienced, and we should have an excellent advisor to ensure we're safe..."

“Yes, I’m the most reliable. Just leave it to me, Miss,” Bai Zechun nodded emphatically.

Then she showed a slightly worried expression, "However, there is something I don't know if the young master has told you."

"What is it?" Xiangzi asked back.

"Regarding Miss Nagasaki," Tsubaki Shirasawa replied, "Young Master wants her to be his future representative... Do you think this is appropriate? I personally think it's debatable."

"This matter? I've already heard about it from him. Let's do it this way," Xiangzi replied calmly.

Bai Zechun was slightly surprised by Xiangzi's attitude and couldn't help but steal a glance at her. "You...you don't mind? Putting aside her age, I heard from young master Gao Qi that the two of them are very close. Now that I think about it, he was the one who asked you to protect Miss Nagasaki back then, wasn't he?"

"Yes, that's right." Xiangzi immediately confirmed.

"Then... then you don't mind?" Bai Zechun asked hesitantly, after all, if she were in his shoes, she would definitely feel uncomfortable.

Xiangzi did not answer immediately, but looked into the distance.

"At first, I was a little bothered." After a moment, she answered softly, "For example, why did they know each other first, why was she so nice to me, etc... But after meeting her in person and getting to know her a little, I felt that such thoughts were a bit too cold-hearted... Because it's not her fault. She is already a very outstanding person and very worthy of being a friend. I don't want to hate someone because of this little bit of jealousy, that would be too ugly."

“It’s not that I can’t understand your thinking, but the past is the past. You can choose not to pursue it, but why are you letting it go now?” Bai Zechun frowned slightly. “Isn’t this just asking for trouble?”

"What worries? I don't have any at all," Xiangzi replied with a hint of pride. "On the contrary, I've gained a like-minded friend, an excellent bandmate, and a partner I can trust in the future... The joy I experience with her is something I rarely get from others. So, even if they are also close friends, I feel it's perfectly normal... Let's spend our youth as close friends!"

Bai Zechun was somewhat speechless. She found it difficult to understand the thoughts of postmodern young people. Was this the sad generation gap?

However, after carefully considering the young lady's mindset, Bai Zechun gained a little understanding of her.

Xiangzi wasn't completely indifferent; she was just confident she could win and would never lose. So, she had a rather relaxed attitude of "whatever you want."

Yes, from any perspective, she has no reason not to be confident.

Even if something goes wrong, I'm still here, aren't I?

Thinking about this, Bai Zechun felt relieved.

"Alright, since you put it that way, I won't pursue it further. Let nature take its course." Then she changed the subject again, "However, if anything goes too far, I won't stand idly by. Miss, I'm your strongest support."

"Huh?" Xiangzi was a little taken aback by this sudden declaration of loyalty. "What's wrong?"

"It's fine for everyone to joke around normally, just to have some fun. But if anyone dares to actually be the young lady's rival in love, then they're asking for trouble," Bai Zechun replied coldly. "I will also help you solve your problems."

"I never said that!" Xiangzi exclaimed anxiously. "How did we suddenly jump to the topic of life and death? That's really going too far."

"Okay, let's not go too far then." Bai Zechun nodded.

“That’s right…” Xiangzi breathed a sigh of relief and smiled slightly. “I can’t do something like bullying the weak… that would be too outrageous.”

"Using illegal means is already beneath us. A family as prestigious as Toyokawa shouldn't do such a thing," Bai Zechun sneered. "In this world, there are many legal and reasonable ways to make someone wish they were dead..."

Xiangzi's smile froze instantly. She looked at Aunt Bai Ze and realized that she didn't seem to be joking.

What exactly has Aunt Bai Ze been doing all these years...? She was a little afraid to imagine it.

As the head of the Toyokawa family, she knew that her family's wealth was not entirely accumulated through legitimate means, but she simply couldn't bring herself to become a wicked woman who treated human life like dirt.

She preferred to pretend she knew nothing about what her family had done behind the scenes, neither asking questions nor actively committing evil deeds.

Even if it's hypocrisy, even if it's self-deception, she still hopes to preserve the last sanctuary in her heart.

So she put on a stern face and faced Bai Zechun with an extremely serious, even somewhat condescending attitude.

"Enough, Auntie. I don't care if you're joking or serious, but let's stop talking like this. I don't want to hear it, and I certainly don't want to do it. To be honest, I'm not a perfect person. I've gotten angry since I was a child, and sometimes I even wish someone would disappear. But... I can't do that, because I know that once I think someone's life or dignity can be taken away at will, or even get used to it, then I've already deviated from the realm of humanity. I don't want that!"