Chapter 42, Chapter 9: We've already prepared the meal!
Gojo Satoru's plan to kidnap the child failed, and he regretfully withdrew from the scene. Natsuyuki Suguru and Ieiri Shoko weren't particularly interested in Oriyuki Karin to begin with; they were just curious and came to take a look. They also went back together.
For a moment, only Fushiguro Jinji and Oriyuki Karin remained in the Fushiguro mansion.
Although the grandfather and grandson seemed to be watching a few horse races together harmoniously yesterday, after the initial excitement wore off, it became clear that their interests were completely different.
Karin Origami likes to watch anime, or various idol dramas and variety shows. But every time she watches them, Shigeji Fubuki looks disgusted and then closes his eyes and pretends to sleep.
Okiya Karin also tried to find a show or drama that could balance things out between them, but Fuheshel didn't seem interested in any of them.
After all, Yuki Ayaka wasn't a real child who could so carefree as to ignore Fukuro Shinji. Feeling a little guilty, she decided to give him the remote control.
Then, after searching for a while, Fukushiro started watching a baseball game.
This time it was Oriyuki Karin's turn to yawn.
Fuheshen watched her yawn so much that her mouth was almost bigger than her little fist.
He tossed the remote control into her arms like it was trash.
Zhixue Yahuali:?
She looked at the other person with a puzzled expression.
Fuheishen looked utterly bored: "This is boring."
He only said this one sentence, as if expressing his opinion on the game, or as if explaining why he gave her the remote control, and then went back to close his eyes and pretend to sleep.
Karin Origami really didn't think that much; she just felt that Fushiguro Jinji really didn't want to watch anymore, so she happily took the remote and went back to watching her own anime.
Then I saw Fushiguro Megumi coming home from school. Fushiguro Miki had club activities at school and wouldn't be back until later.
Upon seeing him return, Karin Oori greeted him immediately: "Dad, you're back!"
Fushiguro Megumi is still a little uncomfortable being called "Dad," he's only 12 this year...
But he still responded to Karin Oori with a "Yes, I'm back."
Karin Origami thought the atmosphere at home would be a little more lively after Megumi Fushiguro returned, but it wasn't.
He went to the inner room to do his homework and didn't come out until almost lunchtime. When he did come out, he only asked Yuki and Karin what she wanted to eat.
Zhi Xueya Huali didn't have any particular cravings and wasn't picky about food, so she just let him cook whatever he wanted.
Fushiguro Megumi then looked at Fushiguro Jinji, who was resting with his eyes closed on the sofa, and hesitated about how to start the conversation. Mainly, he didn't know how to address the other person; the relationship between the father and son was far too distant.
Fortunately, even though Fuhesh was keeping his eyes closed, he could still feel Fuhesh's gaze.
"Roast pork," he ordered without any hesitation.
Fushiguro Megumi thought for a moment whether there was any left in the refrigerator at home, then nodded: "Okay."
Then Fushiguro Megumi went to the kitchen and quietly cooked, while Fushiguro Jinji remained on the sofa as before, it was unclear whether he was truly asleep or just pretending.
It was quiet again, with only the sound of the television. Shiki Ayakari felt like she was in the same room as two saw-mouthed gourds, and she couldn't stand it anymore.
She ran over to Fushiguro Megumi and asked, "Dad, did anything fun happen to you at school today?"
As soon as she asked the question, Karin suddenly realized that the sentence sounded very familiar...
Isn't this the kind of thing her mother usually asks her from time to time?
Zhixue Yahuali: "..."
Why has she gotten smaller but taken on her mother's scent?
Fortunately, Fushiguro Megumi didn't think anything was wrong; he just assumed it was a child being curious about his life at school.
But he really didn't have much to say, and only replied to Yuki Ayakari in a sullen voice: "It's nothing, just class."
During my lunch break, I encountered two troublemakers and beat them up.
However, Fushiguro Megumi felt it was inappropriate for children to know about this, so she didn't say anything.
Karin Origami obediently replied, "Oh."
Then they fell silent again.
Zhixue Yahuali: "..."
For some reason, she suddenly felt a little nostalgic for Gojo Satoru.
Not knowing what to say, Karin Oriyuki looked at Megumi Fushiguro busy preparing the meal and simply said, "Dad, let me help you cook."
Fushiguro Megumi paused in his work, but he didn't refuse the child who offered to help. However... he couldn't think of what a child like Oriyuki Karin could help with.
Seeing his expression, Ayaka Kirin offered, "I can cook rice and help chop vegetables! I can stir-fry dishes too!"
Fushiguro Megumi didn't think so. Cooking, chopping vegetables, and stir-frying were definitely out of the question. He looked around the table and found a job for Oriyuki Karin—washing vegetables.
Okiya Karin didn't mind the work and just did it whenever there was work to be done.
She carried a small stool and huffed and puffed as she went to help wash the vegetables. As she washed, she noticed that the TV sound had changed—she realized that the little guy wouldn't be coming back to watch TV anytime soon. Fu Heishen'er, who had been keeping his eyes closed, had opened them again and was now using the remote to change channels.
Karin Oriyuki looked at him: Hmm...
To be honest, your grandson and your eldest son are both in the kitchen, isn't it a bit inappropriate for you to be lying there?
Zhi Xueya put down the vegetables she was washing and ran to the living room to grab someone.
"Daddy, come help quickly!"
Fuheishen, whose sleeve was being grabbed: ?
He looked at Oriyuki Karin.
Zhi Xueya and Hua Li met his gaze with a self-righteous air.
She's become quite daring now, especially after finding out who she looks like.
Just as Fuheishen was about to speak, Zhixue Akari interrupted, "You're not allowed to say you won't go!"
Then she puffed out her cheeks and looked at him.
Fuhe Shen'er: "."
She'd already said everything; what else could he say?
Karin Origami tugged at his sleeve again: "Hurry up, Daddy."
She had made up her mind; even if she had to cry again, she would drag Fuheishen over.
"Tsk." Fu Heishen reluctantly got up and was pulled into the kitchen by her.
Entering the kitchen, she asked loudly, "Dad, is there anything else that needs to be done?"
Fushiguro Megumi had already overheard her conversation with Fushiguro Jinji. Seeing that Fushiguro Jinji had indeed been dragged over by Oriyuki Karin, she looked at the things on the table for a moment, then said, "The potatoes need to be cut up."
Ayaka Arashi readily agreed, "Alright!"
Then he pulled Fuheishen'er all the way to the kitchen counter, grabbed a potato and stuffed it into his hand: "Daddy, it's yours now."
She hadn't even considered whether Fuheshchen would cook.
Fuheshen looked at the potato in his hand: "
As it turns out, Fuheshchen really does know how.
Fushiguro Megumi was initially wondering if her father knew the answer, but after glancing at him a few times to confirm that he did, she looked away.
Fuheshen'er actually felt his gaze, but he ignored it.
Nearby, after washing the vegetables, Oriyuki Karin had nothing to do. Mainly because Fushiguro Megumi didn't trust her to do anything else. So Oriyuki Karin stood by with a small stool, like a little supervisor, directing Fushiguro Jinji to do his work.
When Fushiguro Miki returned, she saw the three of them crammed together in the kitchen, with Oriyuki Karin even giving orders to Fushiguro Jinji to cook.
Fushiguro Miki was somewhat surprised, mainly because she hadn't expected Fushiguro Jinji to cook.
Seeing that they seemed to be almost done, she quickly put down her schoolbag and said, "Sorry, the club was a little busy today, so I got back late. I'll come help right away."
Looking at the nearly finished dish in Fukuro Shinobu's pot, Ayaka Kirin generously said, "It's alright, Tsumiki-neechan, you should rest for a bit. We're almost done."
Fuheshchener slightly tugged at the corner of his mouth.
Pshaw, us?
Clearly, this little guy was just giving instructions from the sidelines the whole time.
It must be said that Fushiguro Miki is quite gentle and considerate. At the dinner table, she took care of Oriyuki Karin, asked her what she did at home, and told her some fun things.
Karin was so moved that she almost cried.
Great! Finally, there's a second person in the house who can speak, besides her!
Huihui and her dad and mom are really... they don't say a word to each other, they don't seem like a family at all, but they are just like a family in that they are sticking their tongues out, it's almost driving her crazy!
Seeing that Oriyuki Ayaka's expression suggested she was about to cry, Fushiguro Miki asked worriedly, "Mori-chan? What's wrong?"
"It's nothing, I'm just too touched..."
Fushiguro Miki: ?
Was there anything particularly touching about what she just said?
Unable to understand, Fushiguro Miki simply thought it was just a child's overly imaginative thinking.
Fuhei Shen'er, however, was already used to it. In his eyes, Zhixue Akari was just a brainless little fool, and he wouldn't find anything she did strange.
Fuheshchen still had the same thought in his mind: he would leave after these few days.
Two days later, Fuheishen, who was ready to leave, had a dark face and looked extremely unpleasant.
Hanging on his lap was a crying Karin Origami.
Miki Fushiguro watched from the sidelines, looking troubled, unsure whether to advise Fushiguro Jinji or comfort Karin Oriyuki.
Fushiguro Megumi stood to the side, her expression quite calm.
He glanced at Fushiguro Miki and said, "Miki, it seems that Akari-chan has run out of milk. Could you please go and buy some more?"
"Now?" Fushiguro Miki looked at him in surprise.
“Yes.” Fushiguro Megumi gestured with her eyes to Oriyuki Karin, implying that she should buy it to appease the child.
Fushiguro Miki immediately understood and went out the door.
As soon as she stepped out, Fushiguro Megumi said to Fushiguro Jinji, "Gojo-sensei said that Natsuyu-senpai and Dr. Ieiri's child only stayed for about a month before going back."
The implication is that since there's only so much time, it's better to stay and spend it with the children.
Fuheishen's face grew even uglier.
Another month?
He felt he had reached his limit after staying for three days.
Looking at the ugly and noisy crying child at my feet, I felt a frighteningly low aura.
Karin was indeed startled for a moment, but she quickly turned up the volume of her crying.
What's there to be afraid of? She has an invincible face now!
In the end... Fuheshner gritted his teeth and agreed to stay.
Karin Okiyuki drank the milk that Miki Fushiguro had bought, and her hair was practically spitting out bubbles.
See, she said her face was unbeatable, right?
Fuheishen watched her drink milk carefree, and the veins on his forehead throbbed again, making him look like he wanted to hit a child. But in the end, he just returned to his guest room with a heavy heart.
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Author's Note: Oh no, I almost accidentally posted this to another book! Luckily, I caught it at the last minute (wiping sweat).
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