Chapter 122 A family of three couldn't even scrape together enough money for a single...
Was this guy doing it on purpose?
Having temporarily abandoned their plan to leave, Tsukino and Chiya narrowed their eyes slightly.
The man opposite me appeared extremely sincere, almost to the point of being impeccable. In this respect, his words just now carried not a trace of provocation; he was simply expressing genuine concern for his child's emotional life (?) as a father with a good relationship with his child.
...What a load of rubbish.
Just like how, after getting along better with Tsukino and Chiya and spending some time together, I could sometimes inexplicably read some genuine emotions from Chiya, who wasn't completely hiding or deliberately concealing them.
Tsukino and Chiya were also able to sense some of Fusashi Yomei's thoughts from his lack of attempt to conceal them.
It might sound a bit strange... after all, how to read different emotions from a blank expression and a friendly smile, and how to further conceal emotions on that basis, seems quite mysterious. But they really can do it.
all in all.
Tsukino and Chiya felt that this man wasn't as sincere as he seemed on the surface... No, or rather, he was that kind of amazing person—the kind who could simultaneously show genuine sincerity without being able to secretly engage in some scheming.
However, given the current situation, this topic is clearly just a minor matter for Fang Yangming, and he doesn't need to devote much attention to it.
The last incident that truly made this man in front of him think and act was...
Knowing that not answering is also a form of answer, although various thoughts flashed through their minds, Tsukino and Chiya did not intend to let Fusashi Yomeihisa, who was asking such a question, or expressing concern, ask it.
As soon as Tsukino and Chiya opened their mouths, "Actually..."
Then, before he could finish speaking, he shut his mouth again.
Because he had already seen a very familiar figure walking straight toward the table where he and Fusashi Yomei were.
The person wasn't walking fast; in fact, their pace was more leisurely and slower than usual. But even at a slow pace, it wouldn't take them more than a few seconds to walk this not-so-long distance.
Soon, someone who had only appeared in the conversation between Tsukino, Chiya and Fusashi Yomei sat down unceremoniously on the side of the man who called himself Yomei, squeezing the man who was originally in the middle of the bench into the back.
"Oh." She greeted me casually, seemingly in a good mood. "What were you two talking about just now?"
Tsukino and Chiya remained expressionless: "..."
Fang Shiyang smiled and responded enthusiastically, "It's nothing, I just chatted with Qianye-kun about his life these past few years, just some ordinary topics, right?"
Serizawa Chie Minoru keenly grasped the key point: "Chiya-kun?"
"Yeah, so now we have two 'Xiao Qian's' in our family. Speaking of which, am I being sidelined without my knowledge?"
"What? Is this unknown man coming up with a new name to harm people again?"
"That sentence makes me sound like some heinous supervillain..."
"So, is Mr. Fang Shiyangming, who is suspected of being a heinous supervillain, going to come up with a new name to harm people again?"
"Do I have to be a heinous supervillain?"
"I clearly said it was a suspicion. So, Chihiro? Chishou? Shihouin Senhi? Chitose Senri? Ogino Chihiro?"
"Those last few are clearly not right!"
Very well, very naturally, the man who called himself Yangming was clearly not surprised by the sudden appearance of his lover, Serizawa Chie Minoru, at this moment.
Tsukino and Chiya sighed silently.
To be honest, although he had heard from Fusashi Yomei that "that person is busy with work," he wasn't too surprised when Chie Minoru suddenly appeared.
because……
It's perfectly normal for Senza Chie Minoru to appear by Fusashi Yomei's side, or for Senza Chie Minoru to appear by Fusashi Yomei's side.
Before the conversation between the two adults veered from its already inappropriate (?) topic into some rather suggestive remarks, Tsukino and Chiya decided to cough lightly to remind them of their presence.
However, they had already stopped in time before that.
Serizawa Chie openly sized up the black-haired boy sitting opposite her, and finally said with a smile, "You've grown taller."
Tsukino and Chiya: "Of course, I'm still growing."
He was in his third year of junior high school when he ran away from home, so it would be strange if he didn't grow taller... But speaking of which, will Ohma still grow taller?
And since Ohma was transported here from another world as a high school student... if he were to start high school again at his current age... does that mean Ohma is actually older than me and Hinata? Although you can't tell from his appearance. But really, there's not much difference; we're still within the same age group.
Tsukino and Chiya's thoughts wandered for a moment—he was now quite used to suddenly thinking of Ohma for all sorts of reasons anytime, anywhere.
Serizawa Chie's eyes widened slightly: "Chie, is this your belated rebellious phase? Is it really acceptable to instinctively refute and criticize when faced with concern?"
“It’s ‘Chiya’ now.” Tsukino and Chiya first corrected the way they addressed each other by name, and then continued, “You two really have great chemistry.”
Serizawa Chie realized: "Huh? So someone who claims to be Yangming said something similar."
Fang Shiyangming smiled and said, "Being said like that by two people in such a short time, it seems that this young man who calls himself Qianye needs to reflect on himself."
Chie Serizawa: "Is it just my imagination? I feel like I'm being ostracized in some strange place."
Tsukino and Chiya: "As far as this sentence is concerned, we still have a lot of tacit understanding."
Fusashi Yomei kindly suggested, "Senji Minoru also needs to think of a new name? But even if she's being ostracized, it should only be considered half of her being ostracized, since she still has her surname."
The fact that this family of three couldn't even come up with a complete original name shows how incredibly resourceful they are.
Tsukino and Chiya's mother... Serizawa Chie Minoru, is currently one of the church's top martial arts fighters. To outsiders, she is often perceived as lively and powerful. However, Tsukino and Chiya know that even the formidable Chie Minoru had experienced periods of confusion and pain in the past.
As for the past of the adults in the family... Tsukino and Chiya only knew the general outline. Logically speaking, knowing the general outline should be enough, since it is almost impossible to know the whole story in detail unless you have experienced it firsthand.
It's normal for children to be curious about their parents' past, right?
From the adults' casual conversations, Tsukino and Chiya pieced together some details of their parents' experiences in Xiushui Village. They also learned that "Serizawa" was not their mother's original surname.
Chie Minoru's original surname was "Sansha," but she changed it to "Serizawa" herself. Of course, people don't change their surnames without a reason, and the story behind it was painful for the former Chie Minoru.
But that was in the past.
Even now, when the matter of her surname is brought up for jokes, Chie Minoru doesn't care at all, and even uses it as a meme herself... This is also why Fusashi Yomei, who has always had high emotional intelligence, would joke about it without any reservations.
"Ah... I'm sorry, even if I wanted to keep up with your antics, I'm hungry and I really don't have the energy."
After exchanging a few more meaningless jokes and banter, Chie Serizawa sighed softly.
"Let's grab something to eat first, it's almost dinner time. Have you ordered anything yet?"
Of course, there are. Otherwise, while it might achieve the goal of "meeting for the third time in a coffee shop," it would indeed be a more suitable place for pure conversation than a family restaurant.
Before long, the food was served. A considerable amount of time had passed since their previous meal, and the aroma of the steaming food belatedly whetted their appetites.
Their family has always had a very free-spirited atmosphere, and there are no rules about "not talking while eating".
Tsukino and Chiya were enjoying their tempura fish, which was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. As he ate, he watched the two people sitting opposite him whispering to each other for a while. Then Chie looked over again and asked directly, "Chiya, were you looking for me? Is there anything I can do to help?"
"Hmm... how should I put it... let's just say that." Tsukino and Chiya put the fried fish they hadn't finished eating back into their bowls. "But Chie Minoru, haven't you been very busy lately? Yomei just said you've been busy with work."
"I'm alright. I was indeed busy with some things in Yokohama before, but the most important ones are finished, and other people from the church will take care of the rest."
“I understand.” Tsukino and Chiya nodded. “I do need Chie Minoru’s help. However, for now, it shouldn’t be necessary for Chie Minoru to take action personally.”
If Aurora were to come into her line of sight, it might arouse some unnecessary suspicion.
and……
Tsukino and Chiya thought of someone. That person had previously shown some signs of wanting to investigate the truth behind the strange occurrences, and if possible, to avoid any unnecessary situations... Although they wanted to cause some trouble for Fusashi Yomei, who always seemed to have it all figured out, Tsukino and Chiya really didn't want that person to run into Chie Minoru.
"Therefore, a thousand branches bear fruit."
Tsukino and Chiya put down their chopsticks, looked directly into the woman's brown eyes, and said solemnly.
"I want to borrow something from Chie Minoru."
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