Chapter 296: Marry into the wife's family?
Why did Asuka Kobayashi leave without saying goodbye? In fact, she had already hinted at it in the letter.
But Baichuan Feng still hopes to hear more detailed information from the mountain, only in this way can he have a more specific plan in mind.
Hearing Baichuan Feng's question, Shanshang poured himself a cup of tea.
Whenever this topic is brought up, it always makes me sad.
After a long silence, Shan Shang slowly spoke.
"Because the Xiaolin family needs a young lady to inherit the family business and pass on the surname 'Xiaolin'."
Hmm? Bai Chuanfeng's eyes widened slightly.
This answer was somewhat beyond his expectations. How could such a large Kobayashi family have no heir?
But last time, he clearly heard Asuka Kobayashi mention her brother.
"In fact, this task should not have been assigned to her, but fate plays tricks on her and the world is unpredictable."
Shan Shang picked up the teacup and took a sip. The sadness in his eyes could be easily detected even by Baichuan Feng who was sitting opposite him.
“The young lady originally had a brother named Huiyang.
He was trained as the heir of the Kobayashi family since birth, and the young master did not disappoint the adults.
He has been performing excellently since entering school, with top-notch abilities, character and academic performance.
After high school, he was successfully admitted to Keio University, but he gave up this admission opportunity and instead chose to study in the United States.
America, the place where all the misfortunes begin." Shan crossed his fingers and twisted his thumbs back and forth.
"Western civilization and Eastern civilization are ultimately very different and difficult to reconcile."
Unexpectedly, Yamagami did not mention Kobayashi Asuka's brother first, but instead made an irrelevant exclamation.
However, Baichuan Feng did not disturb him, but just listened quietly to him telling stories about Xiaolin's past.
"Huiyang encountered an accident in his second year studying in the United States." Shanshang's eyes became more and more lonely, "He was shot by an African-American classmate who discriminated against Asians.
Although he was rushed to the hospital immediately, his injuries were so severe that he could not be saved. "
this……
Baichuan Feng didn't know what to say for a moment. African-American classmates discriminating against Asians?
What kind of strange logic is this, and what kind of magical reality is this?
At the same time, he suddenly thought of the scene when he first invited Asuka Kobayashi to the United States.
No wonder she was so averse to the United States, even though she went there for the first time because of Shirakawa Kaede.
But she never left his side during the whole process and had no interest in overseas shopping.
After that, she never went with Shirakawa Feng on business trips to the United States again. It turned out that this was the reason.
The question that once puzzled Baichuan Fengling for a long time now has the answer, but it makes him fall into a trance again.
Xiaolin, Xiaolin, are you always so gentle?
"Who would have thought that the heir of the Kobayashi family would die because of racial discrimination?"
It's hard to tell whether the expression on the mountain is sadness or irony.
What is even more unacceptable is that the African-American classmate has been in prison for less than two years after being detained, and now he is about to be released on bail on the grounds of illness.
It's ironic. It's really ironic.
Shan Shang has never hated the laws and so-called freedom of the United States as much as he does now.
The Kobayashi family, far away in Neon, could do nothing but try their best to prevent the other party from being released on bail.
But Shanshang was not very optimistic about the final outcome.
Although the other party is African American, he can study , so how could his family not have some background?
So even though I don't want to admit it, the heir of the Kobayashi family died worthlessly.
Baichuan Feng did not disturb the elder's memories, but if the Xiaolin family had no male heir, then the family inheritance...
He was feeling a little excited and had an urge to get up and head straight to Fukuoka.
Fortunately, he still remained rational, and the man in front of him continued the topic at the right time.
“Does Shirakawa-san understand the problems facing the Kobayashi family now?
As the only bloodline of the family, the young lady must also assume the responsibility of an heir and pass on the family name."
"So..." Baichuan Feng looked at the spokesperson of the Kobayashi family with a serious expression.
"Marrying into the wife's family" gave an answer that was somewhat surprising but reasonable.
Marrying into a wife's family, adopting a son, and giving birth to a child for adoption are all very common in Japan.
From ancient times to the present, how many families have survived in this way? The so-called bloodline has long been fragmented in repeated adoptions and marriages.
For these ancient families, bloodline has become unimportant, and the family's reputation is more important than anything else.
"Then," Shan Shang looked at Bai Chuan Feng with burning eyes, "Can you accept this condition?"
The Kobayashi family is very powerful in Fukuoka, with businesses spread across all walks of life.
As for Baichuan Feng, there are quite a few companies under the Baichuan Holding Group, and they have begun to make their mark in the emerging technology industry.
Even this year, Shirakawa Electric, a pillar company within the group, is planning to go public.
And it was under such circumstances that the term "marrying into the wife's family" was put before him.
Baichuan Feng took a deep breath, looked at the mountain and slowly said, "Can I meet Asuka-chan?"
Shan Shang smiled, he already knew the answer.
"That's not necessary, Mr. Shirakawa. Miss will live a good life in the future."
"Yamasang-san!..."
Baichuan Feng subconsciously wanted to say something, but Shan Shang raised his hand to stop him.
"Mr. Shirakawa, you and I both understand that it is impossible for you and the young lady to be together." Yamagami declared very bluntly that their relationship would not have any result.
Baichuan Feng moved his lips, but ultimately said nothing.
Yes, after learning from Yamagami that Asuka Kobayashi's brother had met with misfortune, he knew the huge disagreement between the two.
Both the Kobayashi family and Shirakawa Kaede himself are too powerful.
The so-called marrying into the wife's family must be that the woman is strong and the man is excellent but weak.
Only in this way can a stable family environment be formed and the Kobayashi family heritage be passed on safely.
It would be best if the man is excellent but like a rootless duckweed.
But it is obvious that Baichuan Feng is not that kind of person. When two strong forces confront each other, there will naturally be contradictions.
Not to mention whether the proud Baichuan Feng would agree to such conditions, even if he agreed, the Kobayashi family might not dare to nod.
Given Shirakawa Kaede's strength and excellence, even if the two families merge, it is a question whether the Kobayashi family can continue to exist in the future.
So Shan Shang knew very well that Shirakawa Kaede would definitely not be a good choice for a son-in-law for the Kobayashi family.
Shirakawa Kaede himself understands this, but he still wants to see Asuka Kobayashi again, still wants to try again.
"Yamagami-san, is it true that we can't see Asuka-chan again?"
It was not until now that Shirakawa Kaede realized how much pressure Asuka Kobayashi had been under to have this relationship with him.
Every word on the letter seemed to echo in my mind again, and with it came waves of hidden pain in my heart.
Shan Shang slowed down his tone slightly when he saw that his expression did not seem fake.
"Please rest assured, Mr. Shirakawa. Miss will not accept anyone to marry into the family. The inheritance of the Kobayashi family will have its own solution."
"Huh?" Baichuan Feng looked at him suspiciously. Was he sure he wasn't trying to comfort himself?
"I promised the lady that I could only tell you this much." Shan Shang looked at Baichuan Feng carefully with a meaningful look.
Kobayashi Asuka emphasized this? Why did the other person look so weird?
Shirakawa Kaede was confused by his gaze, but if it was Asuka Kobayashi who said this, maybe it was not groundless.
But why is he staring at me so hard? I didn't do anything.
Without mentioning Baichuan Feng's secret muttering in his heart, Shan Shang finished the tea in his hand and stood up.
“Anyway, Shirakawa-san, all you need to know is this: the young lady will not be seeking a husband, but she will not be seeing you again at this time.
As for when we can meet again, let’s wait for the future.”
Yamashita put on his coat and walked towards the door. At the moment he was about to go out, he turned slightly.
"Mr. Shirakawa, the young lady has done a lot for you. If possible, please take care of me in the future."
After saying that, Shanshang opened the door and left the hotel room.
Baichuan Feng frowned and thought carefully about what had just been said on the mountain.
He always felt that there was something else the other party said, but he couldn't figure out what the hidden mystery was.
"I'm sorry, Brother Shirakawa." Samar, who had been silent all this time, lowered his head and walked forward.
He blamed himself for not noticing Asuka Kobayashi's departure.
Not only him, but even Xiaodao hung his head, looking as if he had lost his parents.
Baichuan Feng patted his shoulder and said, "It's not your fault. I didn't even notice it myself."
Sama and Kojima lived in another room, and Asuka Kobayashi left secretly without making any noise, so how could they know?
"Brother Shirakawa, what should we do now?" Sama had already packed his luggage and was ready to leave at any time.
"Let's go back to Tokyo." Baichuan Feng sighed and made a relatively rational decision.
He didn't even know Asuka Kobayashi's exact address, and besides, she probably didn't want to see him at this moment.
Even if I flew to Fukuoka, what would happen? It would be a question whether I could find her.
Knowing that she was safe and sound and her approximate whereabouts were known, Baichuan Feng felt much more relieved.
Xiaolin, Xiaolin, I hope to see you again someday, and you will still be yourself.
…
Fukuoka, Hirao-cho, Chuo-ku.
This is a high-end residential area in Fukuoka City. There are no high-rise buildings here, but mostly low-rise villas.
The area has complete commercial facilities and convenient transportation, as well as a large number of parks and botanical gardens. It is definitely the most ideal place to live in the hearts of Fukuoka people.
The land price of such a residential area is undoubtedly the highest in Fukuoka. At its peak, the unit price was even higher than that in Ginza, Tokyo.
Fukuoka, which ranks fifth in GDP among cities in Japan, is as prosperous as half of the other 20 or 30 wards in Tokyo.
And in the most prosperous area of such a prosperous city, there is a super luxury residential area consisting of a large number of buildings, which belongs to the Kobayashi family.
The convoy returning from the airport passed through the gate and drove into the villa area with lush greenery one by one.
After getting out of the car, Asuka Kobayashi looked up at the tall and luxurious villa in front of her and sighed deeply.
What is coming will eventually come.
