Chapter 33 The Funny Brother and the Strange Profiteer
"So, you ended up getting scolded by Hasebe?"
"It would have been fine if he'd just scolded me, but he kept nagging for at least three hours the night before last."
Basically, we were talking about Dong Shilang and the issue of me being kidnapped when I went out.
"Wow, mysterious, Hasebe looks like your mother, Homura."
"Shut up! Stupid Saburo."
The red-haired boy eating potato chips while talking to me is my cousin, Kujo Saburo. His mother, Kujo Renko, is my aunt and my current nominal guardian.
As for why my mom is five years older than Aunt Renzi, and Saburo is still my cousin, I can only say that Aunt Renzi must have been quite rebellious when she was young, and now she is a young and hot mom who can make many men turn their heads when she walks on the street.
The night before yesterday, when Hasebe discovered I was injured, there was a lot of commotion at home. Anyway, after Gexian explained the whole story, Wuhutu stopped crying and Qingguang stopped causing trouble.
Then Hasebe started nagging me for more than three hours.
The main content includes but is not limited to the reasons for the kidnapping, the true identity of the kidnapper, my useless father, and finally Dong Shilang who appeared at the crime scene for the second time and saved me.
"This is the second time, Lord. Although you said you sent the distress message, how did he find you without the location?"
"I know you don't have any doubts about him because of Urahara Kisuke. But please don't forget that Urahara Kisuke himself has many secrets. How could a man who can deal with the government of time and even make deals with us be an ordinary person?"
I understood the logic, but when I thought of his expression when he applied the medicine to me, my doubts faded away. I don't know why, but I was sure that Dong Shilang would not hurt me.
Is this what they call a woman's sixth sense?
However, some of what Hasebe said was correct, such as what kind of trouble did the man who was my father get into that caused the port mafia to come out to arrest him.
Tsk, I hid pretty well, so those people came to catch me.
"What are you thinking about, Homura?"
"I'm thinking about how to sever ties with my biological father."
"Oh! Mysterious! Are you going to be my mother's daughter?"
"No, I'm your aunt's niece. Don't you have anything to complain about?"
One thing that is very comfortable about talking to Sanlang is that no matter what shocking remarks I make, he will pick up the conversation very smoothly and only ask questions about the points that interest him.
"Oh, by the way, Homura, I graduated from DT! The person I went to was a teacher who looked a lot like Sugimoto."
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"What are you saying to your cousin, idiot!!!!!"
A pillow was thrown at Sanlang's face, but he caught it steadily. I glared at him angrily and picked up the potato chips on the ground.
"ah--!"
"No eating allowed. Go away and don't disturb me while I'm doing my homework."
Yesterday, while I was recuperating at home, that brat, Sanlang, came to visit and saw that I was injured. He confessed to Auntie that night, and today, Auntie Renzi brought him and a bunch of food. Right now, I'm downstairs cooking and cleaning with Gexian, and Sanlang was sent upstairs to keep me company.
"……well……"
"If you really mind that much, why not just ask him directly."
That’s what I said, but don’t I dare?
"Or maybe find a private detective agency. My mom might know some connections."
"Forget it." There are some things I want to tell Dong Shilang in person. "But you also reminded me that I should find a private investigator."
"Investigating your boyfriend?"
"No, I want to find out where my good father is hiding and what he did to provoke the port mafia to hunt him down."
The Sword Men cannot interfere in the present world unless the situation is critical. Besides, they are not very familiar with the modern situation, so it is better to let professionals do it.
"That's a great idea!" Aunt Renzi slammed the table after hearing what I said during lunch. "I'm so pissed off! What kind of person is that Hongo? He ran away and left his daughter to take the blame!"
"That's right! Ah, the rice steamed by Gexian is so delicious!"
"Well, Madam, calm down too."
"I'm calm, Hasebe-kun. Leave the contact to me." Auntie took a sip of her beer and took a deep breath. "Once everything is settled, Homura, how about you break off relations with that bastard... and your father, and become my daughter?"
"lady?!"
"Ah, that's what I just said! Mysterious!"
"Uh... Auntie, I'm already your niece." I looked at the shocked expressions of the knives beside me, put down my chopsticks and laughed. "And this will cause trouble for Auntie."
This time, it only happened to me. Aunt Renzi and Saburo were fine, but what about next time? What about the next time?
Alas, the world is so complicated. I suddenly want to stay at home in Honmaru.
Aunt Renzi looked at me and suddenly sighed. She put down the beer can and touched my head: "Humura, listen carefully. No matter what happens, Auntie and Saburo will always be your family. That's why we won't think you're causing any trouble."
"Besides, can you still have trouble with a stupid son like me?"
"Wow! Mom is so over the top!"
"Master, have you forgotten Qingguang?"
"No matter what happens, I, Yakiri Hasebe, will definitely protect the safety of you and your family!"
"Well...well, even if the Five Tigers retreat, they will still do their best!"
"I'm telling you guys, don't get so excited when you're eating. Just eat your meal properly."
Watching everyone joking around, the gloom and heaviness in my heart suddenly disappeared. The little tiger from the Five Tigers retreat nudged my legs under the table, and I casually petted its furry little round head.
Aunt Renzi said she'd leave the search for the detective to her, and she'd have him contact me once the negotiations were finalized. After three days of staying home, my injuries had mostly healed, so I took advantage of the end of Golden Week to go out.
Although Saburo was a stupid brother, the suggestions he made at that time were very reasonable.
"Oh~ Welcome, welcome. Isn't this Miss Jiu Jing? What brings you to my shop?"
"Long time no see, Urahara-san."
For some things, it is better for me to verify directly with the people who were there at the time.
"Mr. Tessai too, how are you doing lately?"
"Um."
Unlike the ever-smiling Urahara, the owner, Mr. Goryou Tessai is a stern, tall, muscular man, his mustache hardly making him look friendly. However, Xiaoyu and Jinta both like Mr. Tessai very much. They hear that he not only takes care of all the store's groceries, but also cooks delicious meals... It's true that appearances can be deceptive.
"Hmm... Looking at Miss Jiu Jing's expression, she probably isn't here to buy anything from my shabby little shop, is she?"
He is indeed a profiteer. I came here today because I really have something to ask him.
"Let me guess, is it related to your injuries? Or... to Hitsugaya-kun?"
I blinked. “Both.”
While drinking the tea brewed by Mr. Tessai, I silently told the store manager, who was wearing a green striped hat and had a relaxed look on his face, about what happened a few days ago.
"Hmm... I see. So that means Hitsugaya-kun saved you again. Isn't that great?"
It's pretty good, but now I don't know why my knife has become doubly suspicious of him!
"So what do you want to ask me?"
"Tou...hi, does Hitsugaya-kun know about the sword man?"
"Oh?" He opened his folding fan, his hat and bangs covering his eyes, but I could feel his gaze fixed on me. "That's the opening question, Miss Jiu Jing, you're quite perceptive."
"Hmph, although my common sense is not that good, I will not lose in this aspect." After all, I have been in Honmaru for so many years. On the one hand, I have to deal with him, a big profiteer, and on the other hand, I have to deal with emergencies together with the sword men. It is impossible for me not to be sharp.
“But is it really okay to ask me this question?”
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"I'm saying—" Urahara suddenly put away his folding fan, his tone becoming serious. "You and Hitsugaya-kun are dating, right? It's best to ask the person directly about things like this."
Huh? Is that so?
"But aren't you related?"
"Pfft... ahem, yes, but there are some things that relatives can't do or answer for you. Can your brother confess to others on your behalf?"
"Of course not!"
But this metaphor always feels a bit weird?
"So, since you thought of asking me such a simple question, you should know that Hitsugaya-kun himself is the best candidate, right?" After saying this, he suddenly smiled widely and clapped his folding fan on his palm. "In summary—"
"We're back! Ah, it's so nice to go shopping after such a long time! Right, Xiaoyu?"
"Um……"
"So why did you drag me along when you went shopping?"
"Eh—because the captain can help us carry our things."
"Matsumoto, you..."
Wait... this voice sounds so familiar?!
"He's right here anyway, why don't you just ask him directly?"
The profiteer was still laughing happily, but all I could think about was—
Urahara Kisuke! Are you plotting against me?!
The author has something to say:
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You wouldn't have thought that Urahara Kisuke would appear so early! Since the world was much more peaceful after the war, he expanded his business into other areas.
As for the claim that he is a relative of Xiaobai, it is fake, all fake. Unscrupulous businessmen can cheat people without batting an eyelid.
The cousin's family that appears in this chapter is from zone00. Kyujo Saburo is the male protagonist of zone00. If you are interested, you can search it on Baidu. If you are not interested, just treat him as the female protagonist's family.
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