The Elegant Life of the Maodao Family

The big tree next to it is covered with a layer of lace curtains, forming a very gorgeous scene.

"It's so beautiful!"

Shengsi couldn't help admiring.

Mao Dao also looked up quietly.

Although there was a feeling of reluctance to go there, but I had to go.

When I reached the balcony, I felt like waking up from a dream.

On the second Wednesday after returning from his trip to Nagasaki, Seiji called to ask if he could stop by on non-consultation days.

Mao Dao still maintained his usual indifferent attitude.

"I said you can come whenever you want."

Erase Shengsi's unfamiliar politeness in one fell swoop.

After finishing work, he rushed directly to Maodao Mansion, but it was past nine o'clock when he arrived.I thought it would be better to go as early as possible, so regardless of the day being a weekday, I reluctantly rushed there. However, Seiji regretted it a bit. If he had known it would be so late, it would be better to come on the weekend.

"I'm going home tonight."

Shengsi made a statement at the beginning.

Mao Dao didn't force him to stay, but just nodded slightly to him, and said that he also had dinner early tonight, and served him coffee in the reception room.

"Just having you come to see me makes me happy."

Mao Dao showed a sensible and tolerant attitude.

"You don't need to be polite in the future, just come and play. Even if I'm not here, Koizumi and Hatano will greet you. You can visit the garden and rooms as much as you like."

"thank you."

"What's that big bag?"

After Seiji was asked this question, he handed over a bag of light brown things that he brought with him to Mashima.

"I went to a theme park in Nagasaki on the weekend. I came to my house tonight to show you photos, and I want to give you this. That... it's really a very simple thing..."

Upon opening the package, a teddy bear appeared.It was a white and very soft puppet with a big pink bow tied around its neck.Only the part of the sole of the foot is the same color as the bow, which also deepens its warm and soft atmosphere.

"Although I don't know what the teddy bear has to do with that theme park, but it seems to be one of the representative objects. I actually bid it at the auction, so it's really not a big deal. But because I I feel that Mr. Chiujima is someone who can have as many expensive things as he wants, so I deliberately chose something with a certain commemorative meaning, thinking that it might be better.”

"What is an auction?"

Majima-san asked while stroking the puppet on her lap with her slender fingers.Because he made that gesture with an aristocratic haughty expression, Seiji couldn't help but smile knowingly, almost laughing out loud.

"Of course it's a game. It's the first time I know it. It's a bidding method in which the bidding price will go down more and more. I heard that in the Netherlands, crops and the like will be bid in this way. It’s completely different with Sotheby’s and the like.”

"Killing more and more down...?"

"Well, depending on the product, the initial starting price will be determined first, which is the price sold in the park, but you can decide a price that is cheaper than the fixed price. The first person who presses the button will win the bid Oh. Although the cheaper it is, the more cost-effective it is, but no matter how cheap it is, you can’t open it to zero, and there is also a public price. So if you want it, you have to compromise at an appropriate price. I think this The method is very thoughtful.”

"Because I don't know the lowest price of the unsolicited bid, does it mean that there is a risk?"

"Yes, there is also the risk of being surpassed by others first."

"So you marked this?"

Seiji and Mao Dao's eyes met, and they smiled shyly.

"So I said at the beginning that this is very crude stuff."

"I'll put it in the room with gratitude, and I'll name it Seiji."

"This...please don't do this, choose a more suitable name like Peach or Tom."

Although thinking that there is no need to choose a name at all, Seiji still provided several alternatives.After Ms. Maojima refused about three times, as if saying that they were joking before, he simply said, "That's Tom."

Although there are less than [-] photos, they carefully took the places where I went for a walk the next day.There are poppies fields with windmills, streets looking out from the canal, and retro sailboats tied to the pier. Among most of the photos taken of the scenery, there is only one photo taken with two people who were traveling together, and happened to pass by When the couple asked them to help them press the shutter, because the other party said that they could also take pictures for them and asked them to stand together, they asked the other party to take this photo.

Mrs. Mao Dao had seen that photo the longest.Although he didn't express any particular opinion, when he returned the photo to Seiji, his expression of joy as if he had obtained happiness left a vivid impression on Seiji's mind.

"By the way, there is another thing."

Seiji took out a small box that had been hidden in the pocket of his suit and could fit in the palm of his hand.Shengsi took Chiujima's hand and gently let him hold the box.

"This is the bulb of the four-leaf clover."

"...Will it germinate after planting it?"

"Well, probably. I also planted it in a small pot. If it blooms, it will make me happier. The person Mr. Kajima likes is very talented in gardening, so if you don't know how to plant it, you can ask. He. If you plant a lot of buds and divide them, they will grow more and more.”

"Well, I will cultivate it carefully."

Mao Dao looked at the box in his hand for a long time.

If you don't go back when you arrive, you will not be able to catch the last bus back to your home when you arrive in Tokyo.As soon as Shengsi said that, Mao Dao stood up reluctantly.

"Let me ask someone to take you to the station. Actually, I finally got my driver's license last month, but I'm not confident yet. My car won't be delivered until the day after tomorrow."

Seiji was taken aback when he heard the unexpected words.Thinking in surprise, several limousines driven by exclusive chauffeurs should not restrict Mao Dao's movements. Why do you still need to drive yourself now?

"I want to go for a drive together once in a while."

Maujima added as if to answer his question.It turned out that Mao Dao didn't want to bother the servants to take care of him. He went out with his lover to other places. Very simple and easy to understand.

"I am happy today."

Majima-san said to Seiji who sat on the Daimler parked in the parking lot.

"Thank you."

It felt as if it was the first time I heard words of thanks from Ms. Maodao, Seiji quickly replied, "I dare not, thank you for treating me to good coffee." Mrs. Maodao smiled with satisfaction.

"I want to play again."

"OK."

"Good night, Seiji."

It can be seen that Mao Dao was standing outside the porch and watching him until the car drove out of the gate.

Seiji murmured "good night" in his heart that he didn't have time to say just now, and thought: "It would be great if the little bulbs given to Ms. Maojima could germinate as soon as possible."

Annotation

1 Biedermeier: refers to an elegant, simple and practical cultural style popular in Germany in the mid-nineteenth century.

The Seduction and Enthusiasm of Chiujima

"Thank you for making a special trip today, please be careful on the way home."

Kiichi Dainikata, who came to see me off at the parking lot of the mansion, said goodbye with a hearty smile that felt very kind.

"Thank you very much."

Kanshuji Rin, who was quietly standing next to Kiichi, said the same thing and bowed her head in salute. As expected, she was named the number one dancer among the younger generation of Japanese dancing girls. Rin's movements are very graceful.

I looked at them alternately, and politely replied: "Where is it, thank you both."

Standing a little distance away from the crowd, Mashima Sumato looked in a completely different direction as if he was not doing his own business.It seemed to be looking at the wall supporting the eaves of the parking lot, and there was an arched entrance.I don't know why he kept staring at that thing quietly with an expression of no particular interest.Maybe something caught his attention?Mao Dao's every move still makes me frown from time to time.

"Today, I am also very grateful to Mr. Chiujima. My unfamiliar acting skills are too embarrassing to see others. It is a great honor for the two of you to come to watch."

Rin also spoke to Chishima-san with a generous attitude.

Today's party is a preview of a movie starring Rin and Kiichi.Get access to pre-publication videos through key sponsor relationships and invite friends and family to watch them.

Ghost director Junji Saito's latest work "The Darkness of Flower Cold" is the first film performed by Japanese dancer Rin Kanshuji.It is said that an accident occurred when the main character was changed after the filming started. It seemed that the filming could not be completed for a while, but in the end it was still an excellent and worth watching work.Participating in the performance as a guest actor, he appeared in several scenes in the film, and his acting skills are also very good. People admire him as a man of many talents.I heard that he joined a drama club when he was a student. Although he is an amateur actor, he has a large number of supporters.

All the people who came here to participate in the preview screening were people who Rin and Kiichi had a close friendship on a daily basis.

Chijima was originally a customer of a western antique shop run by Xiyi based on interest, and because of this relationship, he was helped when he was almost in trouble in the past.The members of the "Friday Gentlemen's Club" helped Maojima. The six of them named this magnificent foreign-style mansion built in the early Showa period "Wuyoukan". It is said that every Friday night they will hold quiet chats The tea party, of course, includes Kiichi and Rin among the members.