Chapter 163 Mrs. Chizuru and Lord Peninsula's Little Secret (3400)
The corridor of the Miyuin family's villa is really long, almost like a separate space.
The occasional clattering of the maid's high heels seemed to pound on Junichi's heart, making him feel a sense of urgency as he realized he was about to meet a very important person.
I'm just a lowly teacher, and you, the Governor of Tokyo, are a busy man. Why are you trying to chat with me about everyday things?
Do you know I'm going to lay a hand on your daughter and want to cut things off quickly?
Please, this was all Madam's terrible idea. I'm a law-abiding citizen, okay?
This made Junichi Sei, who originally just wanted to rack up some points, feel a pang of annoyance!
Just as Junichi Sei was lost in thought, Nagi Utatane, who was leading the way, stopped in her tracks.
"Lord Peninsula and his wife are both inside."
Konagi bowed slightly and then stood to the side of the gate.
I don't know if it's just my imagination, but the other person seemed to become much more reserved when they approached the room.
However, there are quite a few security cameras in this corridor, so doing business in such a wealthy household is indeed like walking on thin ice, which makes everything understandable.
I'll contact you later.
Junichi said softly, then knocked on the door.
Knock knock!
"Enter!"
As a deep, resonant voice rang out, Junichi Sei took a deep breath and pushed open the door.
Nagi blushed slightly as she turned to leave the room. Only after the door closed again did she bow deeply and whisper in a barely audible voice, "I hope everything goes well for you..."
Upon entering the room, two figures, one tall and one short, came into view.
The reason it's described as one long and one short is because one person was sitting at the desk, while the other was standing quietly to the side.
The person standing was an old acquaintance, the hot-bodied Mrs. Chizuru, so there was no need to guess who the person sitting was, it must be that important figure whom we had never met before, Goryuin Peninsula.
"Greetings, Lord Peninsula and Madam!"
Upon reaching the two, Seijun lowered her eyes and gave a very formal bow.
"Ms. Sei, please don't be so polite, please have a seat."
Yuuin Peninsula nodded slightly, and the magnetic bass voice made people feel a strange sense of pressure.
"Thank you, I'll be fine standing."
Junichi Sei is self-aware enough to know that the other person is just being polite. If you actually sit down, you would be being incredibly rude.
In all of Tokyo, there are probably fewer than two people who can stand on equal footing with the Tokyo Executive Officer, and clearly, Junichi Sei is not among them.
We should at least have the proper respect for such a person.
The truth is, the governor of the peninsula didn't take it seriously. He just smiled and said, "Thanks to Mr. Sei's care, my daughter's studies have improved a lot recently, which has eased my mind."
Junichi's eyes flickered slightly; he noticed the change in address.
Just a moment ago they were addressing each other as tutors, but now they're using honorifics. Is this an attempt to build a closer relationship? Or is it a way to get Jun off the job?
"This is my duty, sir. You flatter me."
Junichi didn't understand the other party's intention, so he gave a very formal and straightforward answer.
"Mr. Sei, don't be so reserved. Relax. Let's chat as friends today."
Miyuuin Peninsula smiled and shook his head, gesturing for Junichi Se to look up.
Upon hearing this, Sei Junichi's tense nerves relaxed considerably. It seemed that he wasn't there to question him, but rather to genuinely understand the situation.
As Junichi looked directly at the other person for the first time, he finally saw the other person's face clearly.
He has a standard square face, a slightly flat nose, and a bulbous nose, but this does not affect his overall appearance. His eyebrows are quite thick, and his temples are already streaked with gray, which shows that he uses his brain a lot every day. Paired with a pair of silver-rimmed glasses, he looks quite upright and refined.
His gaze was also very calm, not the meticulous and serious look one might imagine.
However, Junichi Se did not let his guard down because of this superficial facade. Often, the more reserved a person is, the more unpredictable their thoughts become.
Moreover, he is the Governor of Tokyo, a man of great stature and shrewdness who has climbed to such a position, far surpassing that of ordinary people.
Seeing that Sei Junichi looked up, Miyuin Peninsula smiled gently and said, "My wife and daughter both have a very high opinion of you, which has made me somewhat interested in communicating with Sei-san. After all, they have exceptionally high standards, and it is really hard for me to remain unmoved that they both have such high opinions of you."
Perhaps this is just the way that group of people are; they speak in a half-hearted manner, making it difficult for others to understand them, which gives Junichi some headaches.
Thinking of this, he subtly shifted his gaze to Yuuin Chizuru, but the other woman seemed to have a very ordinary expression, with nothing special about her.
Wait, is this normal?
This in itself seems to signify an unusual signal.
Because in Junichi's memory, the other person's gaze was always slightly upward, which means there is indeed a problem, right?
Thinking this through, Junichi began to consider countermeasures. If someone did indeed have some dissatisfaction with him, what would be the point of that dissatisfaction?
It is certain that I did nothing wrong to the two women I came into contact with in this house, at least not under the camera's view.
Therefore, if the thoughts are negative, the only way to obtain them is through the comments mentioned by the other party.
Did the two women's overestimation of themselves indirectly cause jealousy and resentment?
As a man, there are two inviolable bottom lines: one is his wife, and the other is his children.
So, that's where the problem lies.
If you have to choose between the two, you should look for a breakthrough by focusing on your children.
After all, one's children's romantic relationships are much easier to forgive than being cuckolded, even if it's a cuckolding in one's mind.
Instead of continuing to probe each other in a fog, it's better to address the issues directly and individually.
Anyway, there's no point in resisting in front of such an important person.
Whether it's a blessing or a curse, only fate will tell!
Having made up his mind, Junichi decided to take the initiative and said with a forced smile, "Perhaps there is indeed some fate between me and Ms. Izumi Hibiki. I consider myself to be far inferior to those seniors from the top ten universities. It is my good fortune to have gained your favor, but I have only done what I should have done."
Yes, concise and to the point.
Fate and favor—your daughter does indeed have a special feeling for me, but that's beyond my control. All I can say is thank you!
As for your wife, I will not mention her. I don't know why she speaks so highly of her; you'll have to use your imagination.
The question is about your daughter. So, even if your wife values me, it's mostly because of your daughter's opinion that she develops a secondary sense of attraction towards me.
Therefore, Junichi Sei only needs to explain two points:
1. We should distance ourselves as much as possible; we are completely innocent.
2. All I want to do is teach well; I don't know anything else.
As expected, after Junichi Sei finished speaking, the smile on Kazuo Miyuuin's face became noticeably more sincere: "As expected of Sei-san, who comes from a prestigious university, his perspective on issues is very insightful."
I guessed right!
The old man was clearly displeased because his daughter was overly enthusiastic towards outsiders.
They're trying to sow discord between him and others.
However, this guy was also concerned about his status and the potential impact of his words on the outside world, so he always expressed himself very subtly.
That was close!
I'm not really in that circle, so this kind of job of figuring out what the higher-ups are thinking is really difficult.
If I were any slower to react, or if I were complacent, I might have been the one to suffer the consequences.
After all, given the other party's family background, their children's marriages are basically not their own choice. As a powerful means of winning over business partners, how could they let unrelated people take advantage of them?
But this makes it very difficult for me to navigate between the mother and daughter who are at odds with each other.
My dear wife, it's not that I don't want to work hard.
Your husband won't agree!
"Quanxiang's tutoring time is coming up."
At this moment, Chizuru Goryuin, who had been silent until now, glanced at the clock on the wall and gave a reminder.
"Yes, Mr. Sei, there's less than a month left. I'll be leaving Izumi Hibiki's studies in your care from now on!"
Yuuin Peninsula's gaze shifted slightly. He habitually tapped the table and then issued an order to leave.
One month?
That could be considered an explicit statement, right?
Junichi was pretty sure that the lack of boundaries between him and Izumi Miyuuin had made the other party wary.
It is estimated that once the time comes, the Goryuin Peninsula will demand that both parties sever ties and nip this inappropriate 'feeling' in the bud.
"I see."
Junichi responded softly, without expressing much emotion.
Because of their backgrounds and proud personalities, the two women in this room generally have very high emotional responses, so it's a bit of a pity to let them go.
But compared to my own life, everything else is nothing.
I'm not trying to rule the entire Sakura Peninsula, so there's no need to force a confrontation with the people of the Goryuin Peninsula. One wrong move and I could be doomed.
Let's go plant tea in the safe zone!
Soon after, Junichi left the room.
When only the original two people remained in the space, the atmosphere in the room suddenly became eerie.
The silence between the two lasted for a while before Yuuin Kazuma took the initiative to start the conversation: "I know that Izumi Hibiki has caused you a lot of trouble, but I am very dissatisfied with how this matter was handled."
Logically, given Chizuru's position in this family, she should have remained silent. However, she said calmly, "Since you agreed to let me take care of this child, you should give me your full trust."
"I'm referring to studies and life, not romantic relationships," Yuuin Peninsula said, raising his voice slightly.
"You should know better than anyone why this child's mother went to that point. To help her resolve her inner conflict, we need someone who has absolutely nothing to do with the whole thing. Moreover, the fact that he could attract Izumi Hibiki's attention is itself a very rare thing!"
"You bastard, are you threatening me?!"
Yuuin Hajime, who had been appearing calm and collected, slammed his hand heavily on the table.
"In the end, we are both pathetic creatures driven by self-interest. It's hard to say whether we are threatening or not. I have carried so much for you, including the hatred for that child, and I have become the target of her venting. At least you should respect my ideas in dealing with her."
"Or rather, can you honestly tell her that you are the real murderer of her mother?"
Upon hearing this, Yuuin Peninsula immediately stood up from the table, even feeling an urge to strangle the other person.
But the thought that the other party knew so much about him, and that the things involved were enough to ruin him forever, made him realize that the truth was far more important than he thought.
He clenched his fist tightly for a long time, until the veins on the back of his hand were bulging, before finally loosening his fist in a somewhat dejected manner: "Fine, I can let them continue to interact, but these two absolutely cannot be together in the future, because he is not qualified yet!"
Without uttering a word, Chizuru walked confidently toward the door. Only after her hand gripped the doorknob did she say calmly, "I know what I'm doing."
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