This Japanese Monogatari Isn't Lame
Chapter 245 - 199: Salty Egg Shihua Who Was Arranged to Understand (4000 words!)

Chapter 245: Chapter 199: Salty Egg Shihua Who Was Arranged to Understand (4000 words!)

It was silent for a long time because of Beichuan Si’s speech.

Several minutes had passed before Qianye Yuki, who had originally been silent, finally spoke, "I didn’t expect Mr. Beichuan to find out so quickly."

She didn’t mean to deceive Beichuan Si intentionally; it was Nakajima Michika who had asked her not to tell him the truth.

She had thought she could keep it secret for at least a month, or at the very least two to three weeks.

But now it seemed that Nakajima Michika’s little tricks were completely ineffective against Beichuan Si—

He had discovered it in just half a day.

"As long as one pays a little attention, it’s clear, and also why a national female star would ask me to take care of this is also a question," Beichuan Si replied calmly.

"Just paying a little attention..."

Qianye Yuki felt somewhat relieved.

Beichuan Si had not dismissed his commission casually, but had instead called very seriously to inquire.

That was already quite remarkable.

If Beichuan Si found it troublesome, he could simply not make this call and just take another ten million from her six months later, as Nakajima Michika’s life and death were none of his concern.

"You already gave me the deposit as a down payment, so I will naturally keep a closer watch on Nakajima Michika; it’s simply fulfilling my duty."

Beichuan Si’s voice still sounded indifferent, but it brought a warm current to Qianye Yuki’s heart.

She pondered for a moment and ultimately decided to tell Beichuan Si about Nakajima Michika’s specific situation.

"Is that so?" Beichuan Si’s tone fluctuated after hearing this.

So that’s how it was—

"Yes... That’s why Shihua’s condition has been a bit off. Actually, she used to be a very outstanding person. I sincerely hope Senior Beichuan can help Shihua; she’s now..."

"I understand, leave everything to me."

Without waiting for her to finish, Beichuan Si interjected.

"Okay, thank you, Senior Beichuan." After receiving Beichuan Si’s assurance, Qianye Yuki didn’t waste words and hung up the phone.

Beichuan Si put down his phone, sat on the bedside, and started pondering some matters concerning Nakajima Michika.

"The most important thing is to regain his attitude toward life."

Beichuan Si had a rough idea.

Elsewhere, Nakajima Michika returned to her room, and sighed upon recalling the question Beichuan Huili had just asked.

Beichuan Huili had just taken out all of Nakajima Michika’s albums to show her and had strangely asked her why she had stopped her activities as a singer.

But Nakajima Michika had stayed silent for a while and did not answer, finding an excuse to return to her room.

"Why stop your activities as a singer, huh?"

A hint of dejection appeared on Nakajima Michika’s spirited face.

She pulled open the curtain and looked outside.

Outside, countless lights twinkled like stars.

Gazing at these countless lights, Nakajima Michika began to hum softly, somewhat lost:

"Summer will come, winter will also move away. The road ahead is still long, I don’t even know how much longer I can keep hiding..."

She lay on the bed feeling like crying.

Only on such silent nights would Nakajima Michika show her vulnerable side.

...

The next morning, Nakajima Michika was woken up from her sleep.

She groggily opened her eyes and, looking at the unfamiliar ceiling, wondered why she was in such a place.

Humans are creatures that sometimes feel panic sleeping in a somewhat familiar place, feeling both familiar and unfamiliar with the ceiling, always feeling as though—

Knock, knock, knock.

The crisp knocking sound interrupted Nakajima Michika’s fresh and artistic thoughts; she shook her head and stood up, "Who is it?"

"Beichuan Si."

Mr. Beichuan?

Nakajima Michika subconsciously looked at her attire; she had actually not even changed her clothes, just lying down in bed and falling asleep.

"I’m coming." Nakajima Michika responded and walked to the door to open it, looking curiously and asking, "May I ask what the matter is, Mr. Beichuan?"

The despair from yesterday still hung on her face, making it seem her condition wasn’t great.

To this, Beichuan Si simply handed her the clothes in his hand and calmly replied, "Put these on, I’ll be waiting downstairs."

"Uh—"

After speaking, Beichuan Si turned and went downstairs, leaving Nakajima Michika standing puzzled at the door.

After a while, Nakajima Michika scratched her head and returned to her room.

Outside, the sky had just begun to brighten, looking very early.

"...Isn’t it just 6:30?" Nakajima Michika checked the time on her phone, her face twitching.

At this time, she would usually still be sleeping.

Moreover, what was this all about? What did Beichuan Si want her to do?

"Sports clothes?" Nakajima Michika looked at the complete set of pink and white long-sleeved sports clothes in her hand, completely unable to understand Beichuan Si’s thoughts.

She subconsciously put on the sports clothes as instructed by Beichuan Si and walked downstairs.

Downstairs, Beichuan Si was standing at the door, his black eyes intensely fixed on her without blinking.

"Face mask."

Beichuan Si handed her the item.

"Uh... alright—no wait, Mr. Beichuan, what are you trying to do?" Nakajima Michika was about to subconsciously take the item, but at the critical moment, she suddenly realized and looked at Beichuan Si, not understanding.

"We’re going out." Beichuan Si’s words were still as succinct as ever, but—

"I know we’re going out!" Nakajima Michika nearly laughed out of irritation at Beichuan Si.

Sports clothes, face mask, and still not knowing they were going out, did Beichuan Si think of her as an idiot?

"Since Miss Nakajima already knows, then there’s no need to keep asking."

"No, it’s not... I want to know the reason we’re going out! Let me make it clear, I do not want to exercise! I don’t want to train! If Mr. Beichuan thinks making me exercise—"