Chapter 291: Rich in the Mountains Have Distant Relatives
Unlike Shirakawa Hayato and Kazuko, whose expressions changed drastically, the middle-aged man who got off the car smiled when he saw them.
"Sister, it's been many years since we last met. I hope you are doing well."
Kazuko's expression changed again and again, but her frown remained the same.
"Why are you here?"
Hezi really wanted to turn around and leave, but after all, so many years had passed and everything had changed.
Most of the past events have disappeared, and considering that the other party has come from afar, Hezi still feels a little soft-hearted.
"Masayuu, this is Koro. It's no longer the old Mutsu, nor is it your Shinjo. There are no more Chinese people in the world."
Shirakawa Hayato, who had been gloomy all the time, gave a blunt reminder when he saw the person coming.
The middle-aged man smiled indifferently and said, "Brother-in-law, of course I know what era it is now.
I came here today just to visit my sister, nothing else.
After all, we haven't seen each other for so many years, so it's not too much to come visit alone."
Hearing the other person call him "brother-in-law", Shirakawa Hayato raised his eyebrows.
This is the first time I heard him call me brother-in-law, and it's amazing that he can call me that so smoothly and naturally.
However, the other party's attitude has changed and become extremely polite.
But Shirakawa Hayato still didn't give him a good look, and secretly reminded himself in his heart.
The other party suddenly visited after so many years, and his attitude was completely different from the first time.
Then there must be something coming to your door, but no matter what, just refuse it.
This was not the first time he had done this. The hunting bow at home could still be pulled, and the knife for chopping wood was still sharp.
Shirakawa Hayato remains as determined as he was more than 20 years ago.
However, as an elder sister, Kazuko still has some blood ties with her, and her expression is a little hesitant.
"Why do my sister and brother-in-law still care about what happened back then?
Although it was a bit rude at first, but for the sake of family affection, I finally made it happen for you, didn't I?"
Seeing the hesitation on Kazuko's face, the middle-aged man named Zhengxiu took the opportunity to excuse himself.
Kazuko and Shirakawa Hayato looked at each other and were both silent. But Shirakawa Hayato soon made a decision.
He nodded to the unexpected visitor and said, "For the sake of the past, please come in and talk first."
Some people in the village have already noticed this. Shirakawa Hayato doesn't want to get entangled with him any more, nor does he want the people in Xiaolu to talk about it.
Seeing her husband nod, Kazuko subconsciously breathed a sigh of relief. He always thought so much about her.
The middle-aged man who got the consent, Kazuko's younger brother Masaru, immediately nodded with a smile on his face.
"My brother-in-law is right. It's been so many years since the incident happened. Let's stop caring about it."
"Stop talking nonsense and come in quickly." Shirakawa Hayato, who was standing in front of the courtyard gate, interrupted his polite words rudely.
"Hay, hay." Zhengxiu was not angry at all because of Shirakawa Hayato's attitude.
Instead, he nodded in agreement quickly, and finally gave his sister an extremely kind smile.
Alas, Hezi sighed, shook his head and turned into the yard.
Zheng Xiu, who was standing at the door, looked up at the ancient, exquisite and unique courtyard in front of him, and nodded with emotion.
Sure enough, it has become prosperous.
Only ancient families can pass down and preserve courtyards like this.
Although the courtyard in front of us has been renovated, its style is obviously not a crude imitation of ordinary people.
But it truly contains the essence of the clan's heritage, and must have been created by everyone.
I didn't expect that my silly brother-in-law could give birth to such outstanding offspring. It's really unbelievable.
No, maybe it wasn't his fault.
This is entirely because the child inherited his sister's bloodline, and only our Tozawa family can give birth to such outstanding offspring.
Zhengxiu once again looked at the courtyard in front of him with a lingering gaze, then he straightened his clothes and walked into the courtyard proudly.
The neighbors on the bluestone road outside were left pointing and talking in surprise.
After entering the courtyard, Zhengxiu first took a look at the layout of the garden, then nodded with satisfaction.
It has the artistic conception of the beauty of Japanese forest gardens, with red maples, cherry trees, streams, and bluestones spreading out one after another in the continuous courtyard.
Not bad, really not bad, Zheng Xiu looked around in the corridor with emotion.
The three major styles of Japanese gardens are also the three major aesthetics of Japan: mono no aware, yugen, and wabi-sabi.
This is the beauty of things being sad.
The so-called "mono no aware" refers to the momentary reality and illusion that comes from the sigh in the heart.
"Sorrow" does not mean sadness, but a heartfelt sigh, implying a mentality towards a certain aspect of things.
The reason why human life is precious is that it is limited, and that one can feel indifference, enthusiasm and sorrow with an objective heart without realizing it or realizing it later, especially the beauty of things.
"The sentiment of mono no aware and the beauty of waka" have been fully displayed in Murasaki Shikibu's "The Tale of Genji".
However, the reason why Shirakawa Kaede built his own garden in the style of mono no aware was not because he had a deep understanding of this philosophy.
It was simply because his mother liked maple trees, and he himself also preferred the bright colors of maple and cherry trees.
As for the "mysterious" pursuit of hidden ambiguity and the so-called indescribable beauty, he really could not understand it.
"The setting sun must be black, and the flickering lights must be a dark yellow aftertaste."
Because of this pursuit, the colors of the courtyard are mainly black and dark.
The color was too depressing, and he couldn't appreciate the dark and obscure resonance within it.
As for the last style of garden design, "Wabi-Sabi".
Wabi is the beauty of simplicity and tranquility, and Sabi is the luster of time.
Returning to primitiveness and implementing simplicity, this pursuit of Zen charm is somewhat inconsistent with the experience of his age.
And when it comes down to it, these images and artistic conception, as well as the Japanese philosophy that emphasizes aesthetic refinement, are mostly derived from the Eastern thoughts of the Celestial Empire.
As a rationalist, after much thought, Baichuan Feng decided that "things" were the most suitable for him.
But he didn't know that the courtyard style he chose casually was what everyone pursued in the eyes of this cultivator.
As expected of the Tozawa family, his aesthetic taste is much higher than others.
Unfortunately, most of the Tozawa family’s former gardens have become other people’s private residences, and all the things that once existed have become a thing of the past.
However, the magnificent scene before him at this moment gave Zhengxiu a glimmer of fantasy.
As long as the operation goes well this time, the Tozawa family may be able to regain their former glory.
Seeing that Kazuko's back was about to disappear in the corridor, Zhengxiu quickly withdrew his gaze and quickly caught up with the figure in front.
In the main hall of the courtyard, Shirakawa Hayato and Masahiro sat opposite each other.
After Kazuko served a cup of tea to her adopted brother, she quietly sat beside her husband.
Zhengxiu looked at Shirakawa Hayato eagerly, waiting for him to say hello first so that he could take the opportunity to find out the situation.
However, to his disappointment, Shirakawa Hayato always looked at him coldly and seemed to have no interest in even talking to him.
However, He Zi saw that the atmosphere was a bit depressing, and after hesitating for two seconds, he spoke softly.
"Home...how's the situation at home?"
After all, she is a woman, and is much more emotionally sensitive than her husband.
Besides, that was the place where I had grown up for nearly twenty years, and it had been years since I last saw it. Suddenly seeing an old friend again, I couldn't help but feel a little nostalgic.
When Zhengxiu heard his sister speak, a warm smile immediately appeared on his face.
“Everything is fine at home, but there have been big changes.
Fangzi and I are married and have a daughter named Keiko.
Oh, by the way, according to seniority, she should call you aunt.
As for the family cemetery where my father is buried, it is always cleaned and never withered.
My sister hasn't come back for many years, so I guess she misses me so much, right?
Don't worry, the past is over. If you want, it's okay to go back and take a look."
These words made Hezi feel a little moved. After all, so many years have passed, and any resentment has almost been dissipated.
It is said that it is hard to leave one's hometown. This statement is absolutely true. Hezi feels it deeply at this moment.
She turned her head and looked at her husband hesitantly.
However, Shirakawa Hayato was very sober and did not care about his wife's gaze.
He said directly and coldly, "Zheng Xiu, just say whatever you want to say, there's no need to say these things deliberately.
What you did back then was not at all sympathetic to your family. Isn't it too late to talk about this now ?"
Hearing her husband's questioning, Kazuko came to her senses a little.
My younger brother has a criminal record, so I must not believe what he says easily.
Zhengxiu, who was sitting opposite, looked a little embarrassed. He glanced cautiously at his sister who had become silent again, and bowed.
"I was too bad in the past. If I have hurt my sister, please forgive me!"
After saying that, Zhengxiu did not hesitate. He touched the ground with his forehead and placed his hands on his knees. He knelt on the ground neatly and knelt facing Hezi.
this……
Hezi was a little surprised and a little at a loss.
She hadn't expected that her arrogant brother would be so generous to her.
Even Shirakawa Hayato, who had been looking at him coldly, softened his expression.
Considering that the other party was still sincere, he did not pursue the matter further.
After so many years, Kazuko finally received his formal apology, and her eyes were instantly filled with tears.
The experiences she had gone through many years ago, and the hardships she had experienced along the way, made her feel uneasy whenever she thought of those difficult days.
Now looking at the person leaning in front of him, the depression that had been hidden in his heart for a long time finally felt a little relieved.
"Please stand up." After wiping away her tears, Hezi motioned the person in front of her to stand up.
Only after receiving her personal approval did Zhengxiu feel relieved.
It turns out that my sister hasn't changed at all and is still as kind-hearted as ever.
With this apology just now, the previously depressing atmosphere has become much more relaxed.
Zheng Xiu, who had been very cautious, tried to relax. He pretended to be calm and asked in a normal tone.
"By the way, sister and brother-in-law, why don't I see Xiao Feng? I saw him when he was born."
When he heard him asking about his son, Shirakawa Hayato, who had been silent, narrowed his eyes instantly.
This look was exactly the same as the one he had when he saw his prey in the mountains.
However, Kazuko, who was still immersed in her memories, did not think much about it. She explained it very naturally.
"Xiao Feng and her classmates went on a long trip. They left just before you came."
"Really? That's a pity~"
It was really a pity for Zhengxiu that he was just a little bit short.
