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Leaving aside how excited Takahashi Shota was, Tang Yue on the deck was also incredibly excited. What's going on? Is this Maki connected to the Hatoyama family?

Tang Yue's lips curled into a wicked smile. "Heh, how interesting. We've already run into the Hatoyama family?"

Takahashi sat bolt upright in bed, staring intently into Maki's eyes. "Ms. Maki, I'd like to know what you meant by what you just said?"

Maki pouted, looking aggrieved. "Just now, just now you pinched my neck."

"Oh, baby, don't be angry, let me blow on it for you. I was too rough, Ms. Maki, please don't be angry." Takahashi quickly pulled her close and rubbed her neck.

"Hmph! You were treating me like that just now." Maki said, her face turning red. Her arms were already wrapped around Takahashi Shota's waist.

Takahashi asked, feigning confusion, "What? I remember Maki was very happy just now."

Maki then pouted and said, "I'm so tired right now, I want to sleep."

Takahashi pushed her away from his arms. "Ms. Maki, there's a limit to how much you can act like this. I don't think we've reached that point yet."

Maki was pushed onto the bed. She glanced coldly at Shota Takahashi, then nonchalantly sat up again.

Tang Yue was breathing heavily. Damn it, if she didn't want to know who these two people were, she wouldn't have made a move so quickly. How would these two have had the chance to dawdle with her like this?

Tang Yue had made up her mind. If these two continued their endless feud, she wouldn't mind losing a night's sleep and taking action against them first.

Perhaps sensing Tang Yue's displeasure, the two of them seemed to have calmed down considerably. Maki had already dressed and was now lounging in a chair. Takahashi, however, sat up straight on the bed again.

"Ms. Maki, please produce something that can prove your identity."

Maki slipped one hand inside her collar and quickly pulled out a pendant. Tang Yue found it amusing. She hadn't seen her wearing anything around her neck when she was completely naked. So these people are all so cunning.

Maki held the pendant up to Shota Takahashi's eyes, and it swayed in the air. Takahashi was still able to clearly see a white dove with outstretched wings at the bottom of the pendant.

It is common knowledge throughout Japan that the Hatoyama family crest is a white dove. Moreover, no one in Japan dares to use this family crest casually.

"Is Ms. Maki really a member of the Hatoyama family?"

Maki immediately let go of the chain, and the pendant fell directly into Shota Takahashi's hand.

“Shota Takahashi, please call me Aoi Hatoyama.”

"Hatoyama, Aoi?" Takahashi Shota was startled. They only knew that Aoi was the one who obtained the truth serum, but they didn't expect that she was actually from the Hatoyama family. Even Takahashi Shota had to give the Hatoyama family face.

"Miss Aoi, what do you want?"

Hatoyama Wasabi remained languidly seated in her chair. "I already said it, I want to marry you."

Shota Takahashi frowned; he didn't like this condition. Although the Hatoyama family was very powerful, and he was wary of them, he had no intention of becoming dependent on them.

"Miss Aoi, do you think I need to rely on the Hatoyama family to survive?" Her tone was clearly displeased.

"Hehe, hehehe! Mr. Takahashi, I think you've misunderstood me. Marrying me would only be like adding wings to a tiger. It would be a win-win situation for both the Takahashi family and the Hatoyama family."

Takahashi frowned.

Aoi Hatoyama continued, "Mr. Takahashi, I know that you are a leader in the field of medicine and germ research in Japan, and so far Japan has not produced an expert more talented than you."

That's why I admire you. I know you are highly regarded by the Emperor. But, Mr. Takahashi, you must also have difficult times, right? For example, funding. The Emperor has too many things to consider, especially now that there's a lot of international criticism about the dangers of germs.

Therefore, many of your research projects must have been halted.

"If you become a son-in-law of the Hatoyama family, I think the Hatoyama family can satisfy any research you desire."

Takahashi was definitely interested. Japan isn't a monolithic country; while some want to rule the world with germs, others disagree. Therefore, many of his ambitious research projects are currently on hold.

This is why he's so focused on truth serum now. If his research on those pathogens continues, what does truth serum matter? People will say anything when they're under extreme fear.

A morbid madness flashed in Takahashi's eyes. "Miss Aoi, what you've said is indeed very tempting. However, let's talk about your conditions. I don't think you'll help me without any conditions."

Aoi Hatoyama snapped her fingers. "Brilliant. Mr. Takahashi, I think our objectives are clear. I don't need to elaborate on how important the truth serum formula is. Once Mr. Takahashi has developed it, my Hatoyama family will request a copy."

Furthermore, whatever germs or medicines Mr. Takahashi develops in the future, my Hatoyama family will want a copy.

"Haha! Miss Aoi, don't you think the Hatoyama family's eating habits are a bit unseemly?"

Wasabi Hatoyama didn't feel embarrassed at all. She shrugged. "Mr. Takahashi, I don't think you're at a disadvantage. After all, you get the beautiful me, don't you? Besides, Mr. Takahashi just tested it himself."

Takahashi's face darkened. The Hatoyama family had been plotting against him all along. Using a woman from the Hatoyama family without giving anything in return was impossible.

He rubbed his temples, a slight headache on his face. "Miss Kui, my wife and I have a very good relationship. We can, as I just mentioned, find you another place..."

"Mr. Takahashi, do you think I, Wasabi Hatoyama, am short of a house?"

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