Takamori Mako was awakened by a hint of fragrance.
She looked at it in a daze and saw that the boy who had just claimed to be Yamada was eating with Saeko. On the table was sushi, which was bought from a conveyor belt sushi restaurant not far away. According to the different ingredients, it cost 150 yen. I had 450 yen, but I didn’t buy the most expensive 850 yen, so I was devouring it with Saeko.
Although she was immersed in the delicious food, Saeko immediately saw the movement of Takamori Mako and shouted: "Mom is awake, come and start."
Mako Takamori gradually woke up, and the first thing she did was sit up suddenly, looking around, and saw the envelope on the small table not far from the sofa.
She rushed forward and opened it with trembling hands. For a long time, she covered her face, tears seeping out between her fingers.
She didn't know what Yamada said, and Saeko didn't bother her, letting her calm down. She wiped her tears and looked at the letter and deed again. Gradually, she had doubts.
"Yamada-kun, I was so rude just now. How did you get to know Ishiwata-kun?" Mako Takamori hesitated and asked. The person in front of him must be a junior high school student at most. If he is so young, do he have to bear this responsibility
In fact, what I want to ask more is, is the document worth 1.5 billion yen just missing a signature, and is it just delivered like this
Pei Ziyun finished another piece of sushi and said with emotion: "It's quite delicious, but it's just too small."
It was just two mouthfuls, and the 450 yen was reimbursed. He turned around and lowered his head and said, "Let me introduce you again, I am Yamada Shinichi. When school starts, I will be a student of Milan Private Middle School."
Ignoring the surprised Gao Mori Mako, Pei Ziyun stood up slowly and wiped his mouth: "You don't need to pay attention to me. In my opinion, you should contact a lawyer quickly to confirm the validity of the document."
Mako Takamori hesitated for a while, then felt it was right. He lowered his head and said, "Then please wait a moment, Yamada-kun!"
Pei Ziyun also lowered his head and said, "Of course, I have to fulfill my responsibilities. I'll go outside for a walk. You can call me after you finish the matter."
Saeko immediately said, "Mom, Onisan and I will go together."
Mako Takamori hesitated a little, and Pei Ziyun said, "Zezi, just stay with your mother. Can you wait until your mother is done with her work before playing?"
Saeko was still very sensible and bit her thumb and stopped talking.
Pei Ziyun stood up to say goodbye, and Gao Mori Mako hurriedly walked to the door. She was so anxious that she didn't hold back much. She waited for Pei Ziyun to go downstairs and took the phone.
Pei Ziyun looked at the sky and saw that the sky was covered by clouds and it was a little dark. At this moment, a short message notification sound came from the phone. He lowered his head and looked at it, feeling better.
"Is it the punch-in information? Find an ATM!" Pei Ziyun easily found an ATM machine not far from the apartment, took out the bank card and put it into the ATM machine.
Follow the steps step by step, and a balance of 58,600 will appear on the screen in a moment.
"Originally there was still 15,000 yen. Is the fee for the first short story 43,000 yen?" Pei Ziyun counted it, felt familiar with it, and sent an email to the editor.
Soon, the email received a response: "Yamada-kun, have you already conceived a new work?"
Pei Ziyun's pen name is Yamada Shinichi. Pei Ziyun stopped and saw a man getting off the tram and heading towards the apartment. It seemed that he was a lawyer.
He smiled and sent the 30,000-word copy of "The Incident at Pusangmen" that he had saved. According to a manuscript of 350 to 400 words, the amount that could be used would be 380,000 yen.
There was no sound from the other side, and Pei Ziyun didn't care and walked around. However, not long after, another email was sent from the other side.
"Yamada-kun, I have read your new work. It is very powerful. Compared with your first short story, it is still improved. I have applied to the editor-in-chief to be included in the column of new writers to focus on."
"Our publishing house intends to negotiate some long-term cooperation contracts with you. This is for your better future development and to protect your interests to the maximum extent. I hope you will come for an interview in person."
"I'm really sorry. I'm on a business trip to execute a man's will." Pei Ziyun, who replied to this sentence, smiled and closed the email.
At this moment, "Eh-", a strange feeling suddenly came over him. Pei Ziyun looked back fiercely, and saw the apartment building shrouded in darkness, which looked a bit eerie.
Pei Ziyun looked carefully and found nothing.
"Impossible, there's no way I'm hallucinating." Just as Pei Ziyun was thinking, he saw something strange. Two cars came over and three people got out.
There is a girl in the middle wearing a kimono embroidered with the family crest, followed by two young men, both holding swords. The scabbards are clearly decorated, and they also have the family crest on the kimono.
"Is this a real knife?"
As soon as the Shinkawa shogunate was established, the "Japanese Samurai Code" was promulgated. In the details of the third law, it was stipulated that the banners and feudal lords should be named by the general, and the warriors of other vassals should be named by the feudal lords. Only the named warriors could walk openly with swords. In public places, if a ronin is equipped with a sword, everyone can kill him, but he can be equipped with a wooden sword.
This law has continued into modern times. In modern times, it is okay to buy it and keep it at home. However, if you carry it on the street, you must apply for a "Knife Holder Registration Certificate". The review fee is not high. You only need to pay 6,500 yen, but the qualifications are reviewed. Very troublesome.
That’s why it’s so popular for martial arts practitioners to use wooden swords.
Pei Ziyun turned his eyes and looked at the girl. The first thing he noticed was the kimono: "Finally, I am visiting the kimono instead of pretending to be furisode.
The visit kimono is a more formal dress that can be worn by married or unmarried women. The price is not too high. You can buy it for 50,000 yen. But the furisode is completely out of daily life. It is purely a luxury item and costs hundreds of dollars. They are all priced at 10,000 yen, and they are designed to fool people, and the prices are not over the top.
"Hey, this girl looks familiar!"
After thinking about it, the three of them were wearing wooden clogs, making a clicking sound, and arrived in front of them. The two young men stood upright, holding the hilts of their knives, looking very imposing. Pedestrians on the road moved out of the way.
The girl had come over. She saw Pei Ziyun clearly and showed a hint of surprise, but bowed deeply: "Is it Yamada-kun?"
"It's me, who are you?" Pei Ziyun asked confused, realizing that this girl was the girl on the tram, but now she had changed into a relatively grand dress and put on light makeup, so she didn't notice it for a while.
The two young men who remained silent gave ordinary people an indescribable sense of oppression. Pei Ziyun could feel that they were actually a little hostile.
"It's really rude to come here without permission. I am Sanchiko Sakagami, the shrine maiden of Jingawa Shrine." The girl at this time was not at all as cute as on the train, and she looked like a distinguished guest.
"It's really gratifying to see the cherry blossoms blooming in early spring. I would like to extend my invitation and ask you to arrive on time." Sanchiko Sakagami said like she was singing, and bowed deeply again.
"What time is it?" Pei Ziyun asked.
"I'll be waiting for you anytime tomorrow." She said and respectfully handed over the invitation.
"I know, I will arrive on time." Pei Ziyun was fine.
Sakagami Sanqianzi took two steps back before turning around and leaving. Watching her leave, Pei Ziyun picked up his mobile phone and searched for location, and soon found Jinchuan Shrine (Note 1)
Jinkawa Shrine is located on a hill in the middle of Chiba Prefecture, with an altitude of only 80 meters. However, the history of the shrine is not long and was established only after the Shinkawa shogunate.
But the environment is not bad, there is a cherry blossom, dedicated to Fukunao Myojin (Note 2).
Pei Ziyun didn't take it seriously at first, but suddenly his heart moved, he searched for it, and frowned: "This god is the god of disasters, but it is said that he helped General Xinchuan conquer the world, so he turned disasters into blessings, and had the power to eliminate disasters, relieve disasters, and protect the world." The meaning of sentient beings.
While he was deep in thought, footsteps were heard in the distance. Looking back, he saw Mako Takamori sending the lawyer out of the door and bowing deeply.
"Please come back!" The lawyer also bowed deeply, looking very polite. The woman in front of him was no longer a destitute unwed mother, but an owner of 1.5 billion.
After the lawyer left, Takamori Mako bowed deeply to Pei Ziyun again: "Yamada-kun, thank you very much for coming with your will. Please allow me to fulfill my duties as a landlord."
"It seems that the document is confirmed to be genuine." Pei Ziyun also thought.
In the distance, the two cars did not go far. As they watched a group of people traveling, the cars moved slowly. When they arrived at the intersection, Sakagami Sanqianzi suddenly took out his mobile phone and made a call.
"Hey, I'm Sanqianzi. Yes, the invitation has been delivered. Is there anything else you need me to do?"
"No, it's not necessary. To become the heir to the Heavenly Lady's Sword Style, you have to face more than just obstacles from humans." A voice came from the other side.
"And even if you get through it by luck, if you don't have enough strength, you won't be able to bear it calmly. Isn't that what Makoto Ishiwata is like?"
"What Jinchuan Shrine needs is a tested successor."
"Regardless of whether this Yamada is Ishiwatari's illegitimate son or not, he has obtained the inherited amulet certificate and successfully passed the test. He is not greedy and just handed over 1.5 billion yen to Takamori Mako."
"Now, as long as he can pass the last hurdle."
"This 1.5 billion yen is not easy to get. From now on until the end of the test, all private activities are prohibited and I will keep a close eye on you."
"Once something goes wrong, clean up the situation immediately."
"Hi, I understand." Sakagami Sanchiko looked unbearable, but responded respectfully. She put down the phone, still feeling uncomfortable, and took out her pocket watch to confirm the time.
He turned around and turned on the phone, saying: "Kimoto, Kobori, please contact the relevant people. The relevant teams of the police station must also prepare."
"No matter who died, they must be dealt with quickly and cannot be leaked, let alone create panic among the people."
"Also, I know you feel uncomfortable, but you yourself gave up the test and inheritance rights early."
"Now, please put aside any selfishness and welcome the possible heirs of Jinchuan Shrine and the Tenjo Sword Style."
"Please rest assured, Miss." A response came from the phone.
Further away, several cars drove over and were distributed around the apartment. Looking from the window, everyone inside was wearing black kimonos, and everyone remained silent without saying anything.
Note 1 and 2: These are fictional shrines and gods.
(End of chapter)