A luxury apartment in the city center, this is one of Shihouin Mirai's residences in Tokyo.
In fact, there are many rooms here, but usually, only Shifengyuan Mirai and Akai Sayaka, a master and a servant, stay here overnight.
"Dinner is ready."
There was a knock on the study door. Sayaka Akai opened the door and spoke to the two people sitting in front of the desk.
"good."
Kurosawa Mitsuru, who was in class, nodded slightly when he heard the call and glanced at the clock on the wall.
The time was exactly 7 o'clock in the afternoon, which was different from the usual dinner time, but it was the agreed time.
"let's go."
Standing up, Kurosawa Hikaru noticed that Shifengyuan Mirai had not moved yet and seemed a little nervous, so he smiled.
Shifengyuan Mirai looked up at him, then, remembering that he was still there, nodded slightly and stood up.
Walking out of the study, Kurosawa Hikaru followed in the footsteps of Akai Sayaka.
Soon, he saw that there was already someone sitting at the dining table.
She was a young woman with a beautiful appearance and a strong aura, and it was Shifengyuki Fubuki.
Behind him, the maid of the Akai family stood by with an expressionless face, ready to follow any instructions at any time.
The role of being the first to take the lead will give you more control in the process of interacting with others.
"Aunt Fubuki, good evening."
Seeing this scene, Kurosawa Mitsuru walked forward positively and calmly.
"Good evening."
Shifengyuan Fubuki watched the two people walk out of the study, her beautiful eyes fixed on Kurosawa Hikaru, and when she saw him coming, a smile appeared on her calm face.
This meeting was not for the purpose of arguing or confronting each other. She had only one purpose in taking the position in advance, which was to avoid herself being too passive.
"Today's dinner is really sumptuous."
Kurosawa Mitsuru came to the dining table, looked at the dishes on the table, and found an empty seat that was neither too close nor too far away and sat down.
Tonight's meal is truly luxurious. Maybe Sayaka Akai knew that his wife was coming, so she prepared more dishes.
"mom."
Compared to her naturalness, Shifengyuan Mirai did not seem like the owner of this house and seemed a little reserved.
"Let's have dinner."
Shifengyuan Fubuki nodded slightly, motioning her to sit down.
The bigger the family, the more rules there are.
The family rules of the Shihouin family are strict and terrifying, and the educational requirements for their children are almost abnormal.
No matter how naughty your personality is, or how rebellious you are, you must behave yourself in front of family rules and elders. There is absolutely no possibility of you rebelling against your superiors or disrespecting your elders.
Dinner started and all three of them were eating.
Whether it was Shihouin Fubuki or Shihouin Mirai, they seemed to have a lot of rules when it came to dining and they ate very elegantly.
In comparison, even though Kurosawa Hikaru had many skills, he had no skills related to dining etiquette. He ate very casually. He simply picked up a big lobster, removed the tail and took a big bite.
High-quality ingredients don’t even require great cooking techniques. They can be colorful, fresh and fragrant with just simple processing.
“It’s really depressing.”
Although it was a delicious meal, Kurosawa Hikaru didn't enjoy it very much because the atmosphere of the dinner was too depressing and he couldn't taste the food.
In fact, he had long known that the relationship between mother and daughter was not good.
But this time when they had dinner together, the gap between mother and daughter, which was invisible to the naked eye but actually existed, seemed to become concrete.
Dinner is supposed to be a meal for family members, but there was no harmonious atmosphere at all; instead, it was silent and quiet.
He didn't quite understand the dining etiquette of the nobility, but if what he saw on TV was correct, Western nobility would also chat when they had dinner together.
In other words, the fundamental reason why the dinner table was so dull tonight was that the relationship between mother and daughter was too bad.
"The meat is chewy, sweet, fragrant and tender. Today's lobster is so delicious."
After thinking about it, Kurosawa Mitsuru swallowed a piece of lobster tail meat and exclaimed in admiration.
As soon as he spoke, the mother and daughter at the table looked at him with attracted eyes.
"Did I say something wrong?"
Breaking the silence at the table, Kurosawa Hikaru looked at the two men in confusion.
To be fair, even with his cooking skills, he still thought the lobster tail meat he just ate was delicious.
Sayaka Akai is a professional maid and has been taught by a famous teacher. Her cooking skills are superb and are not much inferior to his ordinary dishes.
In this case, he quite likes the dish with lobster, a rare ingredient that is different from home-cooked dishes.
After all, he was not thick-skinned enough before, and every time Sayaka Akai asked him what he wanted to eat, he would ask for a rice bowl.
"No, it's best if you like it."
Shifengyuan Fubuki shook her head and looked at the big lobster in front of her, which she had not eaten yet because she had no appetite just by looking at it.
Even before she married into the Shifengyuan family, she was born into a prominent family and had been fed with all kinds of delicacies from land and sea since she was a child.
The meat was chewy, sweet, tender, and she had an expression of enjoyment on her face. She hadn't seen that in a long time.
The life of a rich person is actually very boring... Because she is bound by all kinds of rules, and because money can buy everything, she doesn't even know what she is pursuing.
She took a special flight back to Tokyo today because Kurosawa Mitsuru mentioned the head of the family's business card.
This rare and precious treasure really attracted her.
“It’s really delicious.”
Shifengyuan Mirai had long been tired of this so-called luxurious meal, but perhaps it was Kurosawa's expression and comment that made her take the big lobster on the ice tray, cut off a piece of lobster meat, dip it in wasabi soy sauce, and take a bite.
Just as Kurosawa said, the meat is chewy, sweet, fragrant and tender.
"Aunt Fubuki, don't you like lobster?"
Finally, the silence at the table was broken. Kurosawa Hikaru looked at her intact, untouched lobster and started talking.
"It's not a preference, I just eat it so much that I get used to it."
Shifengyuan Fubuki shook her head slightly.
"So, you're tired of eating?"
Kurosawa Hikaru saw the tired look on her beautiful face and asked again.
What does a truly wealthy person look like? It’s not because of their noble temperament or luxurious clothes, but because of a kind of weariness on their face, as if everything in the world has no appeal to them.
He had this feeling when he first met Shifengyuan Fubuki... He also had a similar feeling when he saw the future.
The luxury cars, luxury houses, gold, silver and treasures that ordinary people pursue have long lost their appeal to them. They are emotionally calm, not arrogant or impatient, and do not fight or compete.
It’s just that the future now has been awakened by him, relying on freedom and happiness.
"You could say that."
Shifengyuan Fubuki didn't understand why he asked such a question. She took another look at the big lobster on the ice plate, which was beautifully and exquisitely presented, and nodded.
The lobster's tail has been processed and the shell has been removed. It is as white as milk, and the tail meat is like fibrous pieces condensed together. It looks very beautiful on the crushed ice that reflects the light.
"Can I have your lobster?"
After getting her reply, Kurosawa Hikaru asked again.
"Can."
Shifengyuan Fubuki did not hesitate at this request.
To her, such big lobsters have no value at all because they can be bought with money and she can have as many as she wants.
Its value is nothing more than a quantifiable number.
"Then I'll be welcome."
After getting her consent, Kurosawa Mitsuru stood up decisively, walked to her side and reached out to take the ice plate containing the big lobster.
His movements were calm and steady, and he took the lobster away directly.
Seeing him slowly taking the big lobster away from in front of him, Shifengyuan Fubuki didn't even raise his eyelids, but just lowered his head to eat dinner.
"Well, that's good."
“It’s delicious.”
"Did Miss Sayaka cook this lobster? It's well done."
Kurosawa Mitsuru returned to his seat and started eating the lobster, making quite a noise.
Unlike before, he started to cut the lobster tail with a knife, then picked it up with a sharp knife and dipped it in the sauce.
For example, they would add soy sauce, mustard, black pepper, and sea salt, and eat them in different ways. They even had no manners or etiquette at all and would lick their fingers.
But no matter how he ate, his face was always filled with smiles and he would exclaim in praise from time to time.
“Is it really that delicious?”
Seeing him being attracted by the delicious food and eating casually but enjoying the delicious food, Shifengyuan Fubuki's heartstrings couldn't help but feel strangely moved.
The way Kurosawa ate the lobster smelled so delicious that she had the illusion that the lobster that Sayaka Akai cooked tonight was so delicious.
However, she wanted to know what it tasted like, but it was impossible... because her lobster had been taken away.
As for asking to come back, that was impossible for her.
"Mmm - tender, crispy and fragrant... You can try it in the future. This grilled eel is good. It melts in your mouth, especially the skin is very fragrant."
Soon, Kurosawa Hikaru finished eating the two big lobsters, and then picked up a piece of chopped eel. After eating it, his eyes lit up, and he invited him while eating.
"good."
Shifengyuan Mirai was still eating lobster tails. She ate very slowly because she had to pay attention to etiquette and pursue a sense of luxury and elegance. However, due to his influence, her appetite was also opened.
"Aunt Fubuki."
Not long after, Kurosawa Hikaru finished eating the eel and looked at Shihouin Fubuki standing beside him.
"What's the matter?"
Shihouin Fubuki was still waiting for him to give her a gift, and responded when he started talking to her.
"Are you tired of eating eels?"
Kurosawa Hikaru's eyes flickered as she looked at the grilled eel in front of her that had not been touched yet.
"I'm tired of eating."
When Shifengyuan Fubuki heard this, she understood what he was thinking and was a little surprised.
He wants it again? Is his appetite so big
The quality of the lobster tail is very good, and the weight of the tail meat is about 300-500g. This amount is very filling, let alone two lobster tails.
Not only that, he also ate eel. Although eels are usually smaller and not whole, but the more essential parts are taken, the kabayaki tastes sweet and you will get sick of it if you eat too much.
"Can I have your eel?"
After getting her answer, Kurosawa Hikaru asked again.
"Can."
Shifengyuan Fubuki thought about it and agreed.
As a Japanese, she is already fed up with all the high-end Japanese cuisine.
"Very good."
"Help him carry it over."
This time, before he stood up and walked over, Shifengyuan Fubuki gave an order.
"yes."
The personal maid who was waiting nearby immediately took action upon hearing the order.
“It’s delicious.”
Kurosawa Hikaru waited until she brought it to him and started eating impatiently.
With his superb acting skills, although he eats casually without following the rules of dining etiquette, his food tastes so delicious that it is not offensive at all.
Not long after, Kurosawa Hikaru finished a plate, and then a steak came over and started eating.
As expected, he started to find it delicious again and ate it very quickly.
Finally, his gaze turned to the dish in front of Shifengyuan Fubuki, the steak that had not been touched yet.
"Aunt Fubuki, what do you think of steak?"
"I'm tired of eating... Do you want some?"
"think."
"Bring it to him."
After getting the affirmation, Shifengyuan Fubuki gave the order.
"Why doesn't she play by the rules?"
Kurosawa Hikaru had thought that she would protect her food this time, but when she saw the maid taking action, she suddenly felt a little depressed.
In fact, the reason why he ate so happily just now was all thanks to his acting skills.
After all, even if Sayaka Akai's cooking skills are very high, they are not so good that he can enjoy the food so much.
Whether it was lobster, eel, or steak, he had eaten them before... and he had eaten them quite a few times, because every time he ate with his brother Shinichi, they were all high-end meals.
Why did he do this? Because he wanted to stimulate Shifengyuki's loss aversion psychology, that is, human nature is more afraid of losing than gaining.
First, by taking away her delicious food, he stimulated her psychology in this aspect, and then made her realize the importance of her daughter, thus improving the relationship between mother and daughter.
At the same time, the steak was brought to him and Kurosawa Hikaru could only continue eating.
Fortunately, he had a big appetite, otherwise he would have been stuffed to death.
"You look cute when you eat."
When Shifengyuan Fubuki saw him eating again, she sighed in her heart but also did not forget to eat something.
Although she hated this guy, when she had dinner with Kurosawa Hikaru, she found that she didn't really dislike him. Influenced by him, she even wanted to eat more for dinner today, which was a rare occasion.
Maybe it was because the way he ate smelled so good that she found it interesting and fresh. As for the food being taken away, she not only did not have the intention to guard the food, but was happy to let him take more and wanted to feed him more.
While performing the act of eating, I always felt that Kurosawa Hikaru was looking at me with a strange look. It was hard to describe, but women's hearts are as unpredictable as the sea.
However, his intuition told him that tonight's dinner went smoothly... Aunt Fubuki was in a good mood.
Unlike the dullness at the beginning, the dinner ended in a pleasant and relaxed atmosphere.
Although there are two maids tonight, Sayaka Akai is still responsible for clearing the table.
After eating and drinking, they moved to another place and sat down on the sofa in the living room.
"Now that you're full, let's talk business."
Rich people pay attention to efficiency when doing things. After enjoying a pleasant dinner, Shifengyuan Fubuki did not forget the purpose of this trip.
"What business?"
Hearing this, Kurosawa Hikaru asked back.
"Don't you want to talk to me?"
Seeing him playing dumb, Shifengyuan Fubuki's mood suddenly became unhappy.
I took a special flight back to Tokyo and came here, not just to have dinner with them.
"Yes, I want to talk to you, but it's not about anything serious."
Kurosawa Hikaru nodded in confirmation and explained.
"… "
Shifengyuki looked at him, not understanding what he was thinking.
"And I want to give you a gift, please accept it."
Seeing that she was silent, Kurosawa Hikaru thought for a moment, then reached into his pocket, took out something, put it on the table, and gently waved his hand to throw it in front of her.
It was a business card made of pure gold with a string of numbers engraved on it.
Shifengyuan Fubuki only took a glance and was sure that this was the business card of the head of the family. Although she had never seen the real thing, she already knew the characteristics of this thing.
"If you have any requests, tell me."
Seeing this huge gift, Shifengyuan Fubuki did not move or reach out to take it, but asked.
The adult world emphasizes reciprocity and exchange of interests.
This guy suddenly wanted to give him a gift, he definitely had some ulterior motive.
In fact, she could probably guess what Kurosawa's purpose was in giving her the gift.
"I didn't ask for anything, I just wanted to give you the family head's business card."
In response, Kurosawa Hikaru shook his head.
"No request, are you sure?"
Shihouin Fubuki did not question this statement, but confirmed it.
This is a trap. As long as Kurosawa Mitsuru dares to confirm, she will accept the gift without any hesitation.
Although interactions between people are mostly based on interests, they also emphasize the spirit of contract, even if it is a verbal contract.
"I am sure."
Kurosawa Hikaru nodded and confirmed this.
"Okay, I'll accept it."
After receiving his verbal approval, Shifengyuki Fubuki finally moved, reaching out and picking up the family head's business card.
There was no obstruction or verbal resistance, and she got it easily.
"What on earth is he planning?"
Although she was happy that she got it, Shifengyuki still remained calm. She looked at Kurosawa Hikaru sitting on the sofa opposite her and felt confused.
There's no way this guy doesn't know the value of the family head's business card.
Even if he doesn't know, the future will definitely tell him.
After all, family head business cards are very rare, and so far, there are very few holders in the world today.
Its value is not just limited to the fact that it is made of pure gold, but the meaning it contains.
When something is given meaning, its value far exceeds its physical value.
Faced with her suspicion, Kurosawa Mitsuru did not dodge, but just looked at her with a smile without saying a word.
"It's a bit late. Since you don't ask, I'll go back."
Being stared at by him, Shifengyuan Fubuki always felt it was very strange and decided to leave first.
As long as she walks out of this door, the business card of the head of the family will be completely in her hands, and Kurosawa Mitsushige will have no chance of finding her and making demands on her.
"Are you leaving so soon?"
Kurosawa Hikaru was surprised when he saw her leaving.
"Today's schedule was quite hectic, and I feel a little sleepy."
Shifengyuan Fubuki nodded slightly and explained.
"In that case, why not stay here for the night? There are plenty of rooms here."
"That's not necessary. The bed here is too small. I'm not used to sleeping on it."
Faced with his attempts to keep her, how could Shifengyuan Fubuki do as he wished and separate from him first
"Why don't you sit for a while? I want to talk to you again, chat for a while."
"I have something else to do. Maybe next time."
In response to his repeated attempts to keep her, Shifengyuan Fubuki stood up and tried to decline.
No matter what Kurosawa's plan is, as long as she leaves this house, the name card of the head of the family will completely belong to her.
After saying that, she ignored Kurosawa Mitsuru's obstruction and started walking.
"Aunt Fubuki, wait a moment."
Before she could walk far, Kurosawa Mitsuru couldn't help but stand up and wanted to stop her.
However, facing his approach, the personal maid blocked his way.
This is the rule of the Akai family. Women of the Shihouin family are not allowed to be approached within one meter by the opposite sex without permission.
"I'm sleepy, Mr. Kurosawa. If you have anything to say, let's talk next time."
Seeing him being stopped by the maid, Shifengyuan Fubuki raised the corner of her mouth and said like a winner.
Holding the treasure, the patriarch's business card, in her hand, she didn't want to stay here for long.
However, before she could finish laughing, she saw the personal maid being grabbed by Kurosawa Mitsuru with both hands, lifted up and walked towards her step by step.
The maid, who had experienced many battles and was proficient in fighting skills, a living person, was as light as a model in front of Kurosawa Mitsuru.
"Aunt Fubuki, if you have time next time, let's have dinner together again."
Grabbing the maid with both hands, lifting her up and walking forward step by step, Kurosawa Mitsuru said with a smile.
"Um."
Seeing his terrifying strength, Shifengyuki Shifeng's body stiffened and she could no longer laugh. She nodded.
"That's the deal, see you next time."
After getting her answer, Kurosawa Hikaru put the maid down and smiled enthusiastically.
"See you next time."
Shihouin Fubuki was not at all happy with his enthusiasm, and left after responding.
The elevator stopped at this floor and the door would open with a single press. A master and a servant took the elevator and officially left as the door closed.
"Ma'am, he is very strong..."
In the elevator, the personal maid was still upset about what had just happened. She pulled up her long sleeves with her hands, and there was a clearly visible purple-blue finger mark on her snow-white arm.
This was the mark left by Kurosawa Mitsuru grabbing and lifting her up just now. She didn't even have the strength to fight back against such a terrifying force.
"I see."
Seeing this scene, Shifengyuan Fubuki, holding the family head's business card in her hand, also felt unhappy.
She knew very well the fighting power of the maid. Five adult men could not even last more than 10 seconds in front of the maid and would be knocked down at the first encounter.
…
“I’m leaving.”
Inside the apartment, Kurosawa Hikaru saw the elevator door closing and muttered to himself.
“Is it really okay not to ask for anything?”
His mother finally passed away, and Shifengyuan Mirai felt relieved but also worried.
She didn't know if this was the best outcome.
"It's better not to ask for anything than to ask for anything. She won't feel comfortable taking the family head's business card for nothing. Although it was passive, it's the most difficult to repay a favor. Even if I make a mistake in the future, she will judge for herself."
However, Kurosawa Mitsuru was not worried. He smiled and comforted her.