Chapter 157 Birthday Party (4)

"Xinchun, listen to me, this is how it is."

After hearing her best friend's whisper, Matsumae Shinchun took a step back in fear, then clasped her hands to her chest and shook her head repeatedly, "No, no, you can't do this. How can you say that Fujii-sensei likes you, Chitose?"

"Why not?"

".Because Chitose is Mr. Fujii's sister, and also his student."

"Aren't you the same, Xinchun-chan?"

"I think if Chitose says this to others, no one in the family will believe it."

"Why don't you believe it!"

Yang Kui Chitose's nose was almost crooked from anger.

What a word!

Is it just a fantasy that I, Qiansui, am liked by Brother Shu?
If she had a beard, her best friend would definitely be so mad at her that she would be thrown into the air!
"So what do you think, Xinchun-chan? When your family arranged these identities for Brother Shu, did they ask Brother Shu for his opinion?"

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Matsumae Shinchun simply stopped talking.

She thought Chitose was right.
My family is too anxious.

"Xinchun!"

When Yang Kui Chitose saw that Matsumae Shinchun was hesitating, she took advantage of the situation, hugged her best friend's arm, and whispered in her best friend's ear:

"Xinchun-chan~ Don't you think so? Your family is too much! How could they match you two up without asking for Shu-ge's opinion? You and Shu-ge are getting married? This is totally inappropriate!"

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Matsumae Shinharu lowered his head.

Not suitable?
Are you and Mr. Fujii not suitable for each other?
She didn't like this sentence.

"But isn't that how all adults' blind dates work?"

Yang Kui Chitose immediately realized that there was something wrong with this sentence, "Xinchun-chan, don't you agree with your family's ideas?!"

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"You don't agree with what your family does!"

"."Matsumae Shinchun stopped talking and turned her face away.

Yang Kui Chitose would never allow this to happen, so she grabbed her friend's shoulders again and shook her back and forth, trying to wake her up:
"Wake up! Xinchun-chan! Wake up! Think about what I said!"

"What Chitose said"

"Yes! Think carefully and see if what I said is correct!"

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Matsumae Shinchun fell into deep thought again.

What Chitose said.
She thought everything was correct except the fact that she and Mr. Fujii were not suitable for each other.

Matsumae Shinharu doesn't want her family to force her into a position like Fujii-sensei at all.

"Xinchun-chan, you are the eldest daughter of the Matsumae family after all! Whether it is the school or the guests at this banquet, there is no one who does not praise your talent! How can you give up the resistance without any action! At least, at least you have to show your attitude to your family!"

"manner"

"Yes! Attitude!"

Matsumae Shinchun made a suggestion: "How about this, Chitose. I will tell my family later that Mr. Fujii has already found a master. Is this okay?"

She also felt that her family was pushing her too hard, which was inappropriate.

What if I cause Mr. Fujii to dislike me?
"Okay, okay! Xinchun, it's fine as long as you oppose your family's ideas!"

"but."

"but?"

"Can we talk after I finish dancing with Mr. Fujii?"

"Why are you doing this?" Yang Kui Chitose didn't react at first, "Wait! Xinchun, you want to dance with Brother Shu?!"

"Chitose knows about this banquet."

Matsumae Shinharu explained the reason.

"So, Xinchun, if you don't dance with Brother Shu, someone else will ask you out?"

Matsumae Shinchun nodded, "Yes, because the guests invited this time all have good relations with the Matsumae family. Due to family ties, if the other party lowers himself and takes the initiative to invite me, I can't refuse."

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What should I do!
How to do how to do!
If she refuses Xinchun, she will be held hands by those young men she doesn't know to dance with.
If you agree, Xinchun will take her tree brother away.

Is it to help Xinchun, or to satisfy one's own selfish desires?

If it were in the past, Yang Kui Chitose would definitely not hesitate and would directly choose Brother Shu.

But now Xinchun is her best friend.

How could she. How could she not care about her at all?

".Then, let me ask first, what kind of dance is it?"

"Ballroom dancing."

“Is this dance intimate?”

". Not really, but within Qiansui's acceptable range."

Yang Kui Qiansui immediately became happy, holding the little princess's hand and shaking it, "Okay, okay! I promise you, Xinchun! Xinchun, don't forget to tell your family about that! Just tell them that Brother Shu has a lover, don't consider him! Especially tell your aunt."

"Um"

This is the end of the private conversation between best friends.

Chitose Yang Kui was very satisfied with the result.

Xinchun developed a rebellious attitude towards her family, and the only price she paid was a short dance with Brother Shu.

As for why Xinchun's family chose their own brother Shu, she also had her considerations.

He must be attracted by Brother Shu's qualifications: he has no background but is talented.

This kind of person is most suitable to marry into a large family.

However, Chitose Yangkui does not believe in such a random selection of candidates. The Matsumae family must fight for something. If they can fight for it, they will fight for it. If they cannot fight for it, they will give up. This big family must think so.

As long as Xinchun shows a little disagreement and then says that Brother Shu has found a partner, the Matsumae family will definitely look down on Brother Shu.

As for the results.
Of course, only I can marry Brother Shu!

Woo ha ha!
I'm Chitose, you're a genius!
Genius of geniuses!

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On the other side, at the banquet, Fujii Itsuki talked with Matsumae Yoshiko for a long time and understood the message implied in the aunt's words.

She still wanted to bring herself and Xinchun together.

No wonder those bosses and presidents all want to get to know me.

He probably thinks of himself as a son-in-law of the Matsumae family.

"Is it necessary?" Fujii Itsuki sighed and shook his head.

"Don't you like the name 'Matsumae', Mr. Fujii? The name Matsumae Tree is quite good."

Akai Muzi listened quietly on the side.

"I don't have any problem with Matsumae, but you have to consider the opinion of this kid Xinchun."

"Then I would like to ask Mr. Fujii, will Xinchun not like this result?"

"She's just a child, there's very little she can see clearly. And Ms. Matsumae, don't you think that by doing this, you're repeating the professor's past?"

"I just hope that Xinchun can be happier with the limited choices she has."

Fujii Itsuki still shook his head.

Matsumae Yoshiko knew that she couldn't persuade Fujii Itsuki at the moment, but for the sake of her sister who had passed away long ago and for the little daughter left behind by her sister, she felt it was necessary to give her a few more words of advice.

Matsumae Yoshiko hid her right hand behind her wide sleeves, shook her head and said:
"If we don't make a decision for Xinchun now, there will be other candidates for her sooner or later. If Xinchun becomes reluctant at that time, I wonder if Mr. Fujii can still help her?"

Those words before did not shake Fujii Itsuki at all.

But only this sentence.
When Matsumae Yoshiko saw Fujii Itsuki's expression, she immediately smiled and said with her eyes closed:
"Love brings worry, love brings fear. I believe my nephew still has a certain weight in Mr. Fujii's heart."

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"I would like to remind Mr. Fujii that my sister never waited for the man who saved her."

"professor.?!"

At this moment, Akai Muzi noticed the rapidly changing expression of Fujii Itsuki.

Fujii Itsuki wanted to ask for more information at this time, but at this point, Matsumae Yoshiko no longer wanted to talk any more. She nodded and saluted to Akai Muko who had been listening.

"Then I will take my leave first. I still have guests to meet at the banquet."

After saying that, Matsumae Yoshiko turned and left.

"Wait--"

Fujii Itsuki failed to stay.

The professor never waited for someone to come and rescue her?
"Shu, sit down first."

"Um"

Fujii Itsuki's mind was a little confused for a moment, and Akai Muzi helped him sit on the sofa.

He lowered his head and thought hard about Matsumae Yoshiko's last words.

The professor never waited for someone to rescue her.
Can this sentence be applied to Xinchun?
Etc., etc.
He needed to sort out his thoughts now.

"Muzi, Muzi."

"I'm listening, don't worry."

"Do you know the relationship between the professor and the Matsumae family?" "Professor, isn't she Matsumae's mother? What else is going on?"

"Professor, she was a child bride of the Matsumae family. She married into the Matsumae family when she was six years old."

Akai Muzi frowned, "So outrageous?"

"Yes, although I don't know much about this part. But the professor must have been learning the family rules and regulations in the Matsumae family just like Xinchun did in the past, including learning how to be the wife of the head of the family."

"You said that the professor was alone in Kyoto."

"Yes, I guess the professor left the Matsumae family alone, fled to Kyoto, and then worked as a teacher at Kyoto University."

Fujii Itsuki paused here.

"I don't know the specific reason why the professor left the Matsumae family. But it is definitely related to the Matsumae family. Considering what Aunt Xinchun said just now, the professor must have suffered psychological torment for decades in the Matsumae family."

Akai Muzi lowered her voice: "The root cause is most likely the marriage that the Matsumae family forced upon the professor, right?"

"Yes, but it is more appropriate to say that it is life, a life of restraint."

Akai Muko: "Now that times have changed, this 'constraint' will fall on the shoulders of Matsumae Shinharu."

"That's what I mean."

"Then tree, do you want to save this child?"

Fujii Itsuki shook his head bitterly, "This is the question Aunt Xinchun asked me."

"And now Tree you don't have an answer."

"Yes. I don't know if my relationship with Kokoharu will give me such a strong belief to save her. And if I choose to help her in this way, what will Chitose do?"

“This is where things get difficult for you.”

Fujii Itsuki's mind is very confused now.

On the one hand, there are memories of being with the child Matsumae Shinharu.

On the other hand, there are memories of the professor.

He still clearly remembers the professor's home in Kyoto.
That belongs to only one person.

A lonely home with only books as friends.

It was because I could see that the professor was lonely that I visited her often.

Every time I visited the professor, he would smile happily at me.

Fujii Itsuki cannot break away from this wonderful connection between people.

For a moment, countless memories flooded into my heart again.

Just at this moment, Chitose Haruki brought Matsumae Shinharu back to Fujii Itsuki.

Matsumae Shinharu's makeup, which resembled a professor very much, moved Fujii Itsuki in an instant.

"How about a dance between Shu-ge and Xinchun?"

"what?"

"Dancing with Kokoharu."

"Chitose, aren't you jealous?!"

"No, no! I'm very generous now! Xinchun is Brother Shu's sister, I'm not jealous!" Yang Kui Qiansui was full of confidence.

"The reason."

"Because if Shu-nii-san doesn't dance with Xinchun-chan, Xinchun-chan will be asked out by some strange men she doesn't like."

Chitose Haruki hugged Matsumae Shinharu's arm in front of Fujii Itsuki.

"I'm Kokoroharu-chan's good sister! I don't want to see this scene!"

"Chitose." Matsumae Shinchun felt a little embarrassed in front of Fujii Itsuki.

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Fujii Itsuki was still a little hesitant, he turned around and looked at Akai Muko.

I didn't expect that Akai Muzi, who said she wanted to dance with me at the beginning, had no objection.

Why is this?

When Yang Kui Qiansui saw that she didn't agree, she took Xinchun's right hand and her own hand with her left hand, and placed her own hand on top of Xinchun's tender little hand.

It was as if this girl was afraid that she wouldn't be able to have a good time with Matsumae Shinchun.

She pushed them hard:

"Hurry up! You won't be able to dance when the dance starts!"

Even though Fujii Itsuki still had doubts now, he did have many things in his mind that he wanted to discuss with Xinchun alone. The girl was so anxious, and Akai Muzi agreed.

Fujii Itsuki coughed twice and agreed.

Matsumae Shinchun's face flushed red, and she was very happy.

After a short wait, it was soon time for the dance.

The violin begins to change its tune, a very classic Viennese waltz.

"Let's go, Xinchun." Fujii Itsuki stood up from the sofa.

"Brother Shu! No need to be so formal!"

"I know. By the way, why don't you look worried at all?"

"Kokoharu is a good kid!" Yang Kui Chitose looked hard at Matsumae Kokoharu, then at Fujii Itsuki, "And brother Itsuki, you are her brother! Even if you two hug each other and Kokoharu acts like a spoiled child to you, I, I, I, I won't be jealous!"

"I'll get jealous at first sight." Akai Muzi teased.

Yang Kui Chitose's face flushed, "Anyway, I'll be watching the whole process, nothing will happen!"

Qiansui was also reminding the two of their identities in a disguised way.

Fujii Itsuki nodded, and then brought Xinchun to the banquet center.

Because the dance had already started for a while, many couples had gathered in the center of the dance floor, mostly young people.

However, the entry of the little princess of the Songqian family still attracted a lot of attention.

It was the first time for Fujii Itsuki to be in such a scene, and he felt somewhat uncomfortable facing Matsumae Shinharu.

However, Matsumae Shinchun took the initiative to hold his hand.

"Is this the first time for Mr. Fujii to come to a place like this and dance like this?"

"Yes."

Face to face with this child, I can clearly smell her fragrance.

It is not only an elegant perfume, but also has the youthful scent that only girls have.

"How about I lead Mr. Fujii in the front and Mr. Fujii in the back?"

"can."

"Then teacher, please hold my hand."

As the girl said this, Fujii Itsuki held Matsumae Shinharu's little hand using the technique he had learned from Akai Muko not long ago.

This child's hands are much smaller, tenderer and more delicate than Muzi's.

The moment of holding the girl's hand.

Fujii Itsuki admitted that he felt a sense of pleasure.

This pleasure gave him an idea: the little princess of the Matsumae family was now in his hands.
And the girl's appearance.

A small teardrop mole under the girl's right eye.

Too much. Too much like the professor.

This kid.
A dress and crystal jewelry
It's so shiny, so beautiful
"Then, let's begin."

"let's start."

Men retreat to the left, women advance to the right.

Men move to the right and women move to the left.

Men lie horizontally on the left and women lie horizontally on the right.

Ever since he and Muzi danced ballroom dance last time, Fujii Itsuki’s favorite thing about this dance is that he feels a sense of “compatibility” with each other.

And Matsumae Shinharu is indeed a child who has received family etiquette education.

The dance steps are amazing
Dancing with her, Fujii Itsuki felt as if his soul was in harmony with her.
Every time she raised her hand, every time she turned around, every time she pulled apart and rotated, Fujii Itsuki felt that she was leading him.

And there are small benefits from time to time.

The opening of Xinchun's dress is quite large, so it can't be seen from a distance.

But once you get close to her, you can clearly see the snow-white gully.

Although Fujii Itsuki chose to avoid it, ballroom dancing always requires face to face, and he is in a high position, so it is inevitable that he will see it.

Just see it
The girl's fragrance was so strong that he instantly associated her with Matsumae Shinharu, whom he accidentally saw naked on the day of the Jade Fox Festival.

I automatically made up some scenes that shouldn't be there.
Fujii Itsuki had to admit it.

Even though he was a little ashamed of it.

But the fact must be acknowledged.

Her body reacted to her
His hands would also hold the girl's waist tighter without her realizing it.

Matsumae Shinchun obviously sensed this, and she became a little shy while dancing hand in hand with Fujii Itsuki, but after she looked at Fujii Itsuki, she said nothing.
This gave Fujii Itsuki the feeling that she was letting herself pick the fruits.
She did it on purpose.

If I just touch her waist casually, she probably won't say anything.

The atmosphere became a little ambiguous as the hands were held in the ballroom dance.

(End of this chapter)