The Elegant Life of the Maodao Family

The tone replied: "Nothing special...Although I plan to go out, you don't need to follow."

"I see, do you want to drive yourself?"

"don't want."

"Then I'll ask the driver to prepare the car. How convenient is it?"

"Around one o'clock will be fine."

"I will arrange it like this."

There is a reason why Koizumi used the word "arrangement" to make a fuss out of a molehill. Mao Dao used to call stylists and beauticians to serve him every time he went out, so he also had to take that aspect of preparation into consideration.

When Koizumi finished the morning meeting and was about to get up and leave the greenhouse table where he and Mashima were sitting together, the butler Hatano walked in.The middle-aged gentleman, who was meticulous in his clothes and appearance as usual, lightly nodded to Koizumi, and then presented Maodao with new black tea.

Mao Dao invited Koizumi to have another cup of re-brewed hot black tea.

Because he asked specifically, Koizumi was also willing to accept it.

"The temperature seems to be low, but the weather seems to be sunny all day long."

Hatano said so when he heard that Chishima was going out.Then very euphemistically mentioned Mao Dao's important companion.

"Since it's rare for you to go out, do you want to ask him to take a break from work in the garden in the afternoon and let him go with you?"

Koizumi also thought it was a good idea.There are currently four gardeners working in the vast English-style landscaping garden of the Chishima Residence.It would hardly matter without him.Since knowing that Mao Dao has special feelings for him, all the employees in this family hope that he can reduce his workload as much as possible and spend more time with his most important master.

But Maojima rejected Hatano's proposal.

"He asked for leave on the 24th and 25th for me."

That alone seems to be a miracle for Mao Dao.

"That's enough."

Koizumi and Hatano glanced at each other, probably thinking the same thing.

Mao Dao always becomes so polite only when facing him.Even if he will act like no one else to other things, but only when he has something to do with him, he will definitely give priority to his ideas.This attitude makes people around him feel anxious for him, and sometimes even feel unbearable.

"it's OK."

Maybe because he noticed the strange reaction of the two, Majima continued as if explaining: "He said that after visiting the gardens there, he wanted to try a lot more. I know he is very passionate about gardens, which is a good thing." , the garden must be happy too."

The so-called "over there" refers to the birthplace of England.In May, Mao Dao went to England with him. Although it was only for two weeks, he brought back many ideas.Since then, she has been more enthusiastic about tidying up the garden than before, and even though the time spent together has been reduced, Chiujima-san doesn't seem to complain.Mao Dao himself seems to have a stronger interest in his own garden than in the past.

In the end, both Koizumi and Hatano felt that as long as Mao Dao was happy, it would be fine.Even if the Maodao family chooses to spend their lives with people of the same sex who cannot marry, they feel that this is helpless.Their job is to accept that and use it as a starting point to imagine for their master.

The Maodao family has an advisory group that has worked for it from generation to generation. The members of the exclusive advisory group of the Maodao family headed by Hatano, the meaning of existence is to protect the head of the Maodao family, and they are not forced by anyone. This is undoubtedly from them own will.

"The 24th is almost here."

Majima-san nodded to Koizumi's words without saying a word, and shifted her gaze to the beautiful formal garden that can be viewed from the glass-curtained room.

They know exactly what is in front of their line of sight.

"You seem to be going out a lot lately."

When he sat down at the dinner table, he said as if he suddenly thought of it.

Mao Dao glanced at him, showing an inexplicably troubled expression.

"I have something I'm looking for, but I don't know what it is, so I'm hesitant."

"what does this mean?"

He thought it was amused and smiled lightly, because Mao Dao's ideas in many places were very strange, so he was no longer surprised by this little thing.

"Are you looking for books or antiques with beautiful covers again? Because you are a person with elegant interests."

"no."

Even when Maojima was teased by him, she maintained a serious expression.

To him, Mao Dao is a very strange lover, but also has an indescribable charm, and his every move is strange and cute.Because it is so cute that he even wants to bully Mao Dao occasionally.

It was after spring that he began to live in Maodao Mansion, and with this as the dividing point, the relationship between the two became more and more intimate and profound.Although he didn't resign from his job, judging from the previous way of communicating with him that was similar to having an affair, he has quite followed Mao Dao's wish.We will have dinner at the same table like this, and we will spend the after-dinner time together leisurely.Although he and Mao Dao were separated in the morning and afternoon when he was going to work, in the evening he would talk about what happened that day and wrap up the day.

Although he made a joke first, he was still very concerned about Mao Dao's behavior of going out for days.

"Then are you going out tomorrow?"

"That's the plan."

"Where have you been hanging out?"

"There are many places. I plan to go to the department store tomorrow."

Hearing Mao Dao's words, he widened his eyes in surprise.When Mao Dao's usually goes out shopping, it should be limited to exclusive stores with independent stores.Because Mao Dao doesn't like crowded people very much.

"At this time, there are a lot of people in the department store. And in your situation, you might be squeezed to the point of passing out. Seriously, if you don't have a special purpose, it's better not to go there, right?"

"I have a purpose."

"Then at least let Koizumi go with you? If you go shopping with him while discussing, maybe you can clearly know what to buy."

"It's meaningless for Koizumi to think about it."

Mao Dao stubbornly insisted on his own opinion.

As long as it is something he decides to do, Mao Dao will not listen to anyone who opposes it. He is very clear about this personality.Because Mao Dao's mobility is also the beginning of the relationship between the two.

"I said..."

please.He looked at Mao Dao with eyes like looking at the most precious treasure.

If he wants to see the bustling streets due to the Christmas business war, he will take Mao Dao to see it in person next time he is on vacation on Christmas Eve.He didn't want Mao Dao to go shopping alone.Although there should be no need to worry, he was inexplicably worried.

"...don't make it hard for me."

"I didn't mean to make things difficult for you." Mao Dao pursed her lips slightly in displeasure.

"Right."

He immediately retracted his words.Mao Dao rarely played willful with him in matters of work. The reason why Mao Dao would go out alone was also because he couldn't go with him because he had to work.So asking Mao Dao to go there on Christmas Eve is undoubtedly his personal convenience and selfishness.

"I see, you can do whatever you want. Maybe you want to give me a Christmas present."

He said it a little narcissistically.

"certainly not."

But Mao Dao categorically denied it, and the corners of his mouth curled downward.

"It doesn't matter anyway."

When he said that without admitting defeat, Mao Daoshi stared at him as if blaming him for his carelessness.

He shrugged.Now half of what Mao Dao wants to do is within the scope of his understanding, but the other half is still unknown, something that he can't figure out and understand no matter how much he thinks about it, so he gave up early.

After dinner every night, they would chat, listen to music, or watch a movie in the screening room, enjoying the time just the two of them.

Decided to play chess tonight.

"Would you like to gamble again?"

When he handed out the letter of challenge, Mao Dao seemed a little hesitant.He's very smart, plus he's good at winning games.Mao Dao had accepted the challenge before, but he was immediately defeated by the general.

"If I win, you'll be at my mercy tonight, more obedient than usual. If I lose... what do you want me to do?"

"Ask me what I want to do and I don't know."

Mao Dao seemed to be really distressed.It's not that I don't have expectations for him, although I have, but I feel that I can't say it, so I am very troubled.

"There should be many, right?"

He urged gently.

"Take you to more different places, and take three days off a week, or quit your job altogether."

"don't want."

Chiujima quickly reacted to the last sentence.

"I don't pray for that kind of thing. I want you to work. I am also very happy that you told me that you will take care of this garden for the rest of your life. It is true."

"Then what do you want?"

"Do whatever you want with me tonight."

Mashima replied very seriously.

"Then there's no way to gamble."

"……yes?"

With a flick of his finger, he knocked down the king on his side of the chessboard.

Then face to face silently staring Mao Daoshi.

"Instead of playing chess, let's do something more meaningful?"

Of course, Mao Dao had no objection either.

Mao Dao said that he will not attend any dinner or dinner party on Christmas Eve this year, so all parties have called to greet and send gifts. Since two or three days ago, there has been a particularly hectic atmosphere.

The people who deal with these situations are of course Hatano and Koizumi. No matter how famous people call or who sends gifts, Mao Dao doesn't show any interest.

On the 24th, everyone was finally freed from such trivial matters, and they were as leisurely as they were during the Chinese New Year.Most of the people working in the mansion had also taken special leave, perhaps because of this, the mansion was filled with a quieter and calmer atmosphere than usual.

After having a simple breakfast a little later, the two walked side by side in the garden.

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