[Black Basket] Winter Cherry Blossoms

"Hehe, it's not a matter of course to marry her after a short stay?"

After drinking a miso soup, the old-bellied snake ate the breakfast cooked by his granddaughter while interrupting the conversation with a smile, completely ignoring his wife's complaints.

"Old man, don't be foolish at this time, we haven't finished that matter yet."

Seeing that her husband was having breakfast leisurely without talking about the subject, Mrs. Chiyo reminded softly dissatisfied, hoping that the old belly snake would not change his mind at a critical moment and forget the real purpose of this trip.

"It's rare that their relationship develops smoothly. Do you really want to say it?"

The old belly snake looked at Akashi and Saya thoughtfully, and then turned his gaze back to the breakfast, "I advise you to ask the devil's opinion first, before he nods, it's best not to make a rash decision."

"No, Mr. Hashimoto, they will know about that matter sooner or later, why not take this opportunity today to explain it to them."

It was not appropriate to discuss matters at the dinner table, but considering his son's future, Akashi Shunji felt that it was necessary to tell his son about that matter in advance so that he could be mentally prepared.

The elders played charades with each other, which disturbed Akashi and Saya who were present.Especially Akashi, he found that all the deacons around him had left the restaurant one after another, and only Masao Nakamura was left standing by. It is conceivable that what his father said next was very important, and it was so serious that no one was allowed to speak. Other outsiders were present.

"Father, may I ask what is the important thing you and Grandpa Hashimoto said?"

Hearing Akashi's questioning, the two patriarchs who were drinking miso soup were stunned at the same time. After a while, they put down the breakfast in their hands one after another, and began to say things that the two of them had never wanted to say.

"Seijuro, when you enter the second year of high school, there will be new courses waiting for you to learn in your free time." Akashi Shunji slowly said the arrangements for his son in the next two years, "This is to let you The preliminary preparations for getting in touch with the family business faster, and how to use the free time reasonably at that time, it all depends on yourself.”

Really just family business training and nothing else?Akashi had doubts, but he replied verbally as usual, "Yes, please rest assured, father, I will definitely not disappoint your expectations and complete all the courses."

"Devil King, I'm really envious that your child is so sensible. I wonder if my Saya can listen to what I say quietly like him."

After the Akashi family explained the matter, the Hashimoto family also began to talk to the next patriarch heir.I saw that the gentle smile on the face of the old belly snake has not disappeared, let alone the anger. In the eyes of outsiders, there seems to be nothing wrong with this, except for Saya. She has already felt the calculation hidden under the gentle mask of Grandpa, the strong premonition He was telling her that what grandpa was going to say was definitely not a good thing.

"Mr. Hashimoto, you have something to say, so don't hide it from her." Akashi Shunji was also aroused by what the old belly snake was about to say.

"Then let me just say it straight, Saya, this year you will graduate early and go to a one-year female general training."

As soon as the old belly snake said this, Saya didn't respond. She just asked coldly, "I really want to know, how long is the training course that your old man said?"

It's okay if you don't ask this question, as soon as you ask, you will get a surprising answer. Saya would never have imagined that her grandfather would make such an arrangement.

"Of course it's the bridal course and the store practice. You have to work hard."

As soon as the old belly snake finished speaking, Akashi who was drinking the soup suddenly choked and coughed for a long time before he stopped.

"Grandpa, who stimulated you and made you suddenly have the idea that I have been practicing the course you mentioned since I was a child, and it is necessary to graduate early to study?"

It's not that Saya loves to complain, it's actually the course that grandpa mentioned. She has received ten years of training, and she doesn't think that if she continues to practice, she will have better results.

The face of the old belly snake finally changed under the rhetorical question of his granddaughter. The previous gentle smile disappeared without a trace, replaced by a serious expression that rarely appeared. He calmed down and slowly told the whole story.

"Saya, I know it's inappropriate to say these things to you at this time, but for the sake of your future, I want to make it clear to you today that there are many people in the Chamber of Commerce of the Akashi family who have objections to the matter between you and Seijuro. Some of them even left a message to me at the business banquet a few days ago, saying that the dangerous girl should not be allowed to stay with the next Patriarch..."

"Interesting, not long after Maekawa's old fox's accident, those timid guys from the past have come out. No wonder when Seijuro was hospitalized, they would often come to visit him. It turned out to be another purpose."

There is no need for the old belly snake to mention what happened in the business banquet, Akashi Shunji has long been aware of the instability within the chamber of commerce.The small league has disbanded, and some families second only to the Maekawa family are trying to replace the Maekawa family's seat. If you want to become the second in the group, you must first eliminate dissidents, and then quickly form a marriage relationship with the Akashi family This is one of the methods, and the second method is to block the way of Hashimoto's family and prevent them from entering the chamber of commerce.

"Devil King, you have to give me an explanation today, old snake. Whether the marriage between our two families can continue depends entirely on your choice."

As the saying goes, people are more irritating than others. The always calm old-bellied snake never takes other people's malicious comments to heart. Only his granddaughter, he will never allow others to talk behind his back. If it wasn't for Shang There were other important people in the banquet, so he wouldn't hold back that tone until now.

"I choose Saya. If my father and the family object, I will take her to elope after high school."

The instability within the family is no longer a daily occurrence. Akashi understands very well that there are many people in the collateral line coveting the position of head of the family, and as the eldest son of the family, he has trapped himself in the family business, unable to leave even a single step.However, he will never compromise on love and marriage.

"Look, Mr. Hashimoto, my son has the final say on my side, and I can't make the decision." Akashi Shunji smiled helplessly. He looked at his son with a straight face and said earnestly: "Seijuro, about elopement , don’t mention it again, your uncle and grandpa won’t be able to bear it.”

"Father, what I said just now may be a joke, but I still want to trouble you to help me convey the words to those people. My fiancée of Akashi Seijuro has been selected. If they have any objections, please ask them to use their strength to fight against her." Let me compete, otherwise, no one will be able to shake the decision of the next Patriarch."

The implication in Akashi's words was obvious, the elders present knew it well and didn't say much, even the anger accumulated by the old belly snake was suppressed by Akashi's words.However, the anger in his heart has dissipated, but there are certain things he still wants to ask clearly.

"Seijuro, it looks like you're ready for that test, you really don't regret it?"

"I do not regret."

Akashi answered the old belly snake's question, and did not forget to hold Saya's hand tightly under the table to prevent her from interrupting the conversation. He knew what she wanted to say, so at this critical moment, he couldn't let her disrupt it.

"People's hearts will change, especially under the heavy pressure of life in society. At that time, you can really be sure that you can still maintain your original heart, like Saya, love her, and take care of her? Answer me, my old man don't listen to those Pretty words, what I want is your truth."

The conversation between the two continued, and the topics they talked about became more and more acute.But even so, Akashi still responded calmly, without any confusion in his heart. It was rare for the old belly snake to make his words clear. If he didn't make his words clear, it would only delay the matter between him and Saya.

"Grandpa Hashimoto, you have to see my sincerity. It is really impossible now. But time is a good witness. It will witness my growth and my future, just like Oda Nobunaga and The story of Gui Die, if I am really not a suitable person in Saya's eyes when I grow up, then she will definitely leave me and find someone more suitable. But I will not let her go, let alone let her go Find another man, so in order to keep her, even if I have to undergo a severe test, I am willing to accept it."

Akashi Shunji smiled without saying a word, very satisfied with his son's answer, while Mrs. Chiyo ate her breakfast quietly without interrupting. Anyway, the matter is a foregone conclusion, and she doesn't need to worry too much. Saya was stunned after hearing those words. I still haven't recovered yet.

"Saya, did you hear that Seijuro has made up his mind, you should let go of your worries and accept the training I arranged for you, remember, don't be lazy, if you slack off a little, Seijuro will be killed by other girls snatch..."

"I'm definitely the one who wins!" Before the old-bellied snake's provocative tricks were used up, Saya had already given a straightforward answer, "Grandpa, you just wait for my good news. What my mother couldn't do back then, I won't let you down!" It will definitely be completed, whether it is family business or love, I will not be left behind!"

Hearing the promise made by the two juniors, the elders can rest assured and busy with their children's marriage.Although it is too early to prepare for the marriage ceremony, in order to prevent some people with good intentions from coming to sabotage, they must take precautions in advance, so as to avoid another farce that is difficult to deal with.

"Uh...sorry, excuse me, Mrs. Chiyo, can the Hashimoto's bridal course accept outsiders?"

After talking about serious topics, Reina, who had been unable to speak for a long time, finally found a chance to speak.

"Of course you can. As long as you are willing to endure hardships, come and be with Saya." Mrs. Chiyo didn't mind it. Anyway, only she and her husband lived in the old house of Hashimoto's family. It would be a good thing for more people to visit, and naturally she would not refuse Reina's request.

"Really? Then please teach me strictly, I must learn to cook!"

"Cousin, you'd better think twice, you don't have the talent to cook."

The marriage with Saya has settled down, and Akashi's mood has also improved, and even the fun of complaining has returned.

"Seijuro, if you stop me again, be careful that I tell Saya all the suspicious candidates of your fiancée candidates, then don't blame me for being cruel."

"Do you dare?" As long as his future happiness is involved, Akashi immediately changes his face, and the devil mode is activated instantly. It seems that if Reina says something similar again, the consequences will be unimaginable.

"Hmph, there's nothing I dare not do, how about it, do you want to fight, brat."

The smell of gunpowder between the cousins ​​was getting stronger and stronger. Just when the two were about to turn into a quarrel, Akashi Shunji spoke at the right time to stop the quarrel.

"Reina, if you are going to attend the bridal course, you should practice hard and don't cause Mrs. Chiyo any trouble. As for your father, if he knows that you are determined to overcome the old difficulties, he should be very relieved."

"Thank you, Uncle!" Reina was extremely happy. With Akashi Shunji's personal consent, it was useless for her cousin to object.

"Well, you should also think of your cousin when you go to study, and no pranks are allowed."

Akashi Shunji did not forget to leave a warning, telling his niece not to make excessive jokes, if it affects his son's marriage, it will not be worth the loss.

"I see, Uncle."