"What’s wrong?" Yanchuan Xianyou asked.
Asakawa Xia quickly replied, "Nothing serious, just slipped a bit, thankfully Xiu Xin was there to support ."
"Be careful," Yanchuan Xianyou said, judging from his voice, he didn’t co over to check.
In Aoyama Xiu Xin’s arms, Asakawa Xia could clearly feel his tendency to look up. Her cheeks reddened a bit as she glared at him and whispered, "Xianyou is very unhappy with you for secretly withholding Tanaka Guikuma’s ledger, luckily I spoke in your favor."
To ensure her good deeds were recognized, how else would Aoyama Xiu Xin know he owed her.
"Thank you, sister-in-law, I am forever indebted to you for your great kindness and rcy," Aoyama Xiu Xin replied softly, holding her.
Asakawa Xia glared at him, "Have you lost your mind?"
This guy, today of all days, dared to take liberties with her, and in such a dangerous environnt.
Truly audacious.
"I’ve overstepped, please forgive , sister-in-law," Aoyama Xiu Xin imdiately let go of her and stepped back to bow.
Asakawa Xia felt a bit disappointed inside, biting her red lips as she darted an annoyed look at him and huffed before opening the door.
Aoyama Xiu Xin didn’t look back as he left.
He had always kept his distance from Asakawa Xia with respect.
But the conversation just now reminded him, because of the incident with the Tanaka ledger, there was already a rift between his relationship with Yanchuan Xianyou.
So, receiving Asakawa Xia’s help was important.
Not only could he learn about Yanchuan Xianyou’s attitude towards him through her, but he could also mitigate Yanchuan Xianyou’s grudge against him step by step through her diation.
Moreover, this woman had repeatedly tried to seduce him, obviously soone who couldn’t bear loneliness, if he took the initiative, wouldn’t she fall into his hands in no ti?
.........
Excitedly returning ho, Aoyama Xiu Xin was stunned as he entered because his dear brother Aoyama Suzumasa was sitting on the sofa; then his excitent grew even more.
After all, tonight was his birthday. Having only his sister-in-law celebrate with him wouldn’t be perfect — of course, his brother had to be there too, family togetherness was the true joy.
"Brother, why did you co back all of a sudden?"
"Isn’t today your birthday? Of course, I had to co back, and I brought a gift for you," said Aoyama Suzumasa, visibly uncomfortable, yet flashing a smile.
Aoyama Xiu Xin smiled joyfully, stepping forward to clasp his brother’s shoulder, "What gift? Having you co back is the best present to ."
Hearing this, Aoyama Suzumasa was deeply touched, not regretting his haste to celebrate his brother’s birthday.
"See if you like the style," he then picked up a gift bag from beside his feet and handed it to Aoyama Xiu Xin.
Aoyama Xiu Xin took the gift bag and pulled out a gift box, unwrapping it to reveal a Rolex watch.
He imdiately strapped it onto his empty right wrist and lifted his hand to admire it under the light, saying, "Thank you, brother, this watch is beautiful."
"I’m glad you like it," Aoyama Suzumasa smiled.
Aoyama Haruko, busy in the kitchen and wearing an apron, ca out looking unnatural at a glance to Aoyama Suzumasa and said to Aoyama Xiu Xin, "Let’s eat."
"Sure, brother, let’s go. Tonight we’ll drink a good one." As he finished speaking, he naturally wrapped his arm around his sister-in-law’s waist and kissed her cheek, saying, "You’ve worked hard tonight, sister-in-law."
Aoyama Suzumasa’s mouth twitched slightly, pretending not to see, and made his way to the dining table on his own.
Aoyama Haruko felt a wave of sha wash over her as she looked at Aoyama Xiu Xin pleadingly and whispered, "Xiu Xin, don’t do this."
Though her relationship with Aoyama Sosuke had already fallen apart,
she was still his wife—they hadn’t divorced yet. Being hugged and held by her brother-in-law in front of her husband made her feel a whore’s sha.
"Next ti for sure," Xiu Xin smiled as he wrapped his arm around her and led her to the dining table where they sat side by side.
"Happy birthday, Xiu Xin."
Aoyama Sosuke and Aoyama Haruko raised their glasses together to toast Xiu Xin, both feeling sowhat awkward at that mont.
Only Xiu Xin was enjoying himself, looking at Aoyama Sosuke, he said, "Big brother, stay at ho tonight."
"This..." Upon hearing this, Aoyama Sosuke turned to look at Aoyama Haruko and cautiously asked, "Is that convenient?"
"There’s a guest room," Haruko replied in a cold tone.
Aoyama Sosuke nodded, "Okay, then I’ll impose. I’ll head back to Saitama Prefecture first thing tomorrow."
During the al, Xiu Xin talked about how he would be transferred to a different place next year, and Aoyama Sosuke expressed his support.
"Big sister-in-law, I’ll do the dishes; you go upstairs, take a nice bath, and wait for ," Xiu Xin said after dinner.
Aoyama Haruko’s cheeks suddenly turned a brilliant red, and with humiliation brimming to the surface, she bowed her head. She had planned to put off the promise she’d made earlier due to Sosuke’s unexpected visit, but rembering she had already promised Xiu Xin she would be with him today, she didn’t want to let him down and hurt his feelings. Biting her red lips, she hesitated for a mont, then rose and made her way upstairs.
It was then that Aoyama Sosuke suddenly rembered Xiu Xin ntioning over the phone that Haruko had agreed to give herself to him as a birthday gift today.
He imdiately realized why Xiu Xin was so happy to see him and had said that the best present was his return—it was to add to the rrint!
Damn!
Knowing heaven is easy, going against heaven, man!
He felt like darkness had descended before his eyes. Setting down his chopsticks, he stood up to leave, "I’ve got an ergency, must go now."
"Big brother! You just agreed to stay the night," Xiu Xin said, catching hold of him quickly, their brotherly bond making it hard to part.
"I really have sothing urgent," Sosuke insisted.
"Big brother!" Xiu Xin cried out, with a heart-wrenching rebuke, "Think about it, how long has it been since you’ve slept at ho? Do you even care about this family anymore? Do you still consider and your sister-in-law family? You just got here, barely finished a al, and you’re rushing off. Have you considered my feelings?"
After he spoke, he took the chance to look up and shout towards the upstairs, "Rember to put on the wedding dress."
Sosuke: "......"
If it weren’t for the fact that he couldn’t beat Xiu Xin, he would certainly teach him what ’the eldest brother is like a father’ ant today.
"That’s enough! Don’t overdo it," Sosuke warned in a lowered voice, anger mixing with the profound bitterness in his heart.
"Big brother, it’s just that I’ve missed you too much, what did I do wrong?" Xiu Xin blinked innocently, the very picture of wide-eyed innocence.
Sosuke took a deep breath, grinding his teeth, "I shouldn’t have co back tonight!"
"Big brother, when you’re partying out in Saitama Prefecture next ti, I’ll allow you to call for a good ti," Xiu Xin said with a smile.
Sosuke’s face darkened and he couldn’t be bothered to entertain him.
"It’s settled then, thank you, big brother. This is the happiest birthday for ," Xiu Xin said, hardly able to wait as he headed upstairs without looking back, tossing a sentence behind him, "Would you mind washing the dishes for , big brother? I’m going upstairs to rest. Good night."
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