The bathhouse at Haruoka Shrine has always been open only to shrine believers.
A few days ago, the shrine master, Shinkichi, announced that as the Spring Festival is coming to an end, the Haruoka Hot Spring Bathhouse will be open to everyone during the last three days of the festival. For a time, this caused a sensation in Yoshida Castle.
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The shrine's bathhouse has hot spring pools that can accommodate hundreds of people, as well as single-room pools for families or small groups of a dozen people.
In addition, there are also several hot springs in separate courtyards. These courtyards are used for spring festivals and are not open to believers, let alone outsiders.
Now in a tea room in a quiet hot spring courtyard, Lu Ming looked at the frustrated middle-aged man opposite him and was speechless.
Outside is an open-air hot spring pool. The hot steam is visible to the naked eye. The sky is full of stars. Soaking in the hot spring brings a unique sense of comfort as you embrace nature.
The middle-aged man who was kneeling opposite the tea table and looked a little wretched was Maeda Takiyoshi.
Originally, the informant told him clearly that the whole family could come to the bathhouse, so his family was sent directly to the East China Sea.
Who knew that Maeda Takiyoshi came alone. I originally thought that he was afraid that the terms could not be negotiated, so he left tonight.
Unexpectedly, what he meant was that he didn't want his wife and daughter anymore and he wanted to go to the East China Sea to start a new life.
Maeda Takiyoshi easily reminds people of the typical middle-aged frustrated and unsuccessful man in Japanese movies and TV shows in the past.
He was wearing trousers and a white shirt, but they were wrinkled and his trouser legs were tucked into his socks, which looked uncomfortable no matter how he looked at it.
He seems very restrained, but there is often a cunning light in his eyes. He is very timid, but has many ideas, but he usually just daydreams and dares not really put them into action.
But lately, he has apparently come to believe that his own life is about to undergo radical changes.
In fact, his life was better than most people's, not even the farmers in the countryside. After all, he was just an office worker in a large toy factory.
But in the community he lives in, the people he comes into contact with, and in his world, he is undoubtedly at the bottom of the organization and has always been depressed and frustrated.
At this time, he was cautiously saying, "According to Master Takei's instructions, I took five days of sick leave from the office. So, they will find out that I'm missing after five days, and no one will care about me. They will probably start looking for me after seven or eight days..." As he spoke, a hint of pride flashed in his eyes, "Of course they would never have thought that someone as insignificant as me would do such a big thing."
Lu Ming was helpless: "What about your family? Aren't they looking for you?"
"I told Reiko that I was going on a business trip and would be gone for more than ten days! She wouldn't suspect me of anything..." Maeda Takiyoshi licked his lips proudly again.
Lu Ming nodded, "You said the relevant materials were mailed to Aoyue?"
Maeda Takiyoshi didn't say anything. Apparently, he thought this was the amulet for his reward. If he handed it over now, he was afraid that the other party would not honor the agreed terms.
Lord Takei's initial investment had made him believe that he could get more, and that the other party's proposal to arrange a new life in the East China Sea was not nonsense.
But he still hopes to grasp some.
Lu Ming picked up the teacup and took a sip of tea. In fact, how difficult was it for him to tell the truth? He knew nothing about the dangers of the outside world, but he would not break his promise, although he despised his character.
"Well, you should have a good rest tonight and stay here for the time being. If there is no suitable opportunity to arrange for you to leave in the next few days, you will leave with us in five days."
Lu Ming's words were translated by Grandma Tuolong behind him, but Maeda Takiyoshi asked cautiously: "My request..."
Grandma Tuolong clapped her hands.
The lattice door was opened, and a beautiful Japanese kimono-clad woman came in. Granny Tuolong said, "She will accompany you for the next few days."
Maeda Takiyoshi's eyes widened. How could such a beautiful woman ever look at him? Tonight, is this dream really going to come true? It's like entering heaven.
The beautiful woman in kimono smiled gently, walked to Maeda Takiyoshi's side, and gently helped him up. Maeda Takiyoshi was so excited that his soul flew away. His eyes could not leave the woman's pretty face. He forgot everything else and walked away one step at a time.
Lu Ming shook his head. This world was so unfair. A guy with such despicable character, by chance, had money and beautiful women at his fingertips. Who made him become the key figure at the beginning of a series of major events
However, this woman is a member of the Jinguji Entertainment Group and a "flower butterfly" who specializes in seducing all kinds of men.
Maeda Takiyoshi is a completely innocent man in front of her. After all, Maeda Takiyoshi has only had a wife, but this woman has seen countless men. This must be the first time for her to deal with such a frustrated man. She might be very interested in him, and it would be a new experience to train him.
It is hard to say who is at a disadvantage and who is at an advantage between the two.
However, it is inevitable that Maeda Takiyoshi was so obsessed that he was willing to jump off the building.
Lu Ming pondered and looked at Grandma Tuolong again, "I'm going to Wuhan tonight!"
Granny Tuolong understood what he meant and bowed slightly: "Yes, if there is an emergency, I will wake up the master!"
Just at this moment, the lattice door was knocked gently, with the unique and delicate voice of Jinguji Heiji.
Lu Ming responded and the lattice door was opened. Lu Ming's eyes lit up. Jinguji Heiji was obviously dressed up specially. She was wearing a kimono like a geisha, which might take a long time to wear. The luxurious bright blue color, coupled with tiny white flowers, was very dazzling. In addition, her black hair was like clouds, her snow-white face, and an extremely charming red flower on her forehead. The charm in her noble and dignified manner aroused men's desire to conquer her.
Lu Ming sneered inwardly, fortunately he was not seen by Maeda Takiyoshi, otherwise he would definitely feel that the woman accompanying him was not so attractive. Of course, the more likely possibility was that he felt ashamed of himself and did not dare to have any profane thoughts towards this extremely beautiful beauty.
Then, he saw Jinguji Heiji kneeling in front of him, her gentle words full of obedience.
Lu Ming was helpless. He knew without Granny Tuolong's translation that she was greeting him with formal etiquette, but this etiquette was a bit too much.
Waving his hand, Lu Ming said, "You came at the right time. Let me tell you something, Long Po. Tell her about our next plan. If it involves the Kawamoto Group, you have to tell them. Don't let her be kept in the dark."
As Grandma Tuolong spoke to her, Lu Ming slowly closed his eyes.
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Suddenly, Lu Ming opened his eyes with a start, only to see Jinguji Heiji, who had taken off her clothes at some point in time, leaving only a snow-white tutu, kneeling in front of him, and reaching out to help him undress. From his angle, he could see her beautiful bun, her slender waist tightly wrapped in a thin snow-white tutu, her round and perky hips, and a pair of extremely tempting slender snow-white feet.
Next to Lu Ming's ears, the voice of Granny Tuolong came: "Master, the lineage of the Jingu Temple has a secret technique called bone washing. It is an ancient Japanese secret technique in which a woman sacrifices her cultivation to help a man improve his cultivation. It will be of great benefit to the master's fusion of the four bodies. Master, this is what the Queen Mother of the Baozhu Palace told me. It is also the master's good fortune. Before my birthday, I met the heir of the Jingu Temple. Although her cultivation is low, the master is restrained and is like a person without cultivation before this secret technique. Therefore, it is no problem for her to wash the master's bones, and it will not harm her cultivation. Moreover, the master can go and take care of important matters, and the body can be here."
While listening to Granny Tuolong's ramblings, Lu Ming gently reached out and pushed away Jinguji Heiji's hand that was on his collar, and said, "Forget it, I'm fine with letting nature take its course. You said I'm the chosen one, so there's no need to force things."
Jinguji Heiji looked up at Lu Ming with some confusion.
In fact, Lu Ming felt her helplessness and reluctance. Although her eyes were beautiful and full of temptation, Lu Ming seemed to be able to feel the true emotions of the people around him.
I think, although bone washing is not a matter between men and women, it may look like a massage to outsiders.
Moreover, even if Grandma Tuolong said that it would not harm her cultivation, I think she would not believe it.
Doing so was like forcing her to be his cauldron. In front of Grandma Tuolong, she knew that she had no power to resist and could only obey in humiliation.
Lu Ming made a gesture, meaning for her to go and rest, and said: "Tuolong, you go and talk to her." Then he closed his eyes and did not address her as "mother-in-law". Tuolong knew that this matter was not negotiable.