This Japanese Monogatari Isn't Lame
Chapter 314 - 233. Nakajima Father and Daughter (4000 words)

Chapter 314: Chapter 233. Nakajima Father and Daughter (4000 words)

Nakajima Hiroto had another discussion with Beichuan Si about the issue of Nakajima Michika.

But when it came to Nakajima Michika’s daily exercise, Nakajima Hiroto and Beichuan Si disagreed.

"Mr. Beichuan, what did you just say?" Nakajima Hiroto looked at Beichuan Si, his tone full of surprise.

"I said, I force her to get up and take a brisk walk outside before returning home every day," Beichuan Si spoke without any hint of fluctuation in his voice.

"What about that last part?" Nakajima Hiroto’s mouth twitched slightly, seemingly admiring Beichuan Si’s courage.

"If she doesn’t listen, I spank her with a wisteria cane."

Beichuan Si stated it honestly.

In fact, there was no use in hiding it since whether Nakajima Michika was still at home by today was another matter entirely. It probably wouldn’t be long before Nakajima Hiroto naturally found out about the spanking with the wisteria cane.

"..." Nakajima Hiroto had nothing to say.

He wasn’t sure whether to admire Beichuan Si for his courage or his honesty.

As for Beichuan Si telling him about this matter, Nakajima Hiroto actually appreciated it.

After all, Beichuan Si hadn’t thought about hiding these things and had at least explained the reasons for the events to him.

Indeed, Nakajima Michika’s physical condition couldn’t withstand high-intensity exercises, but this kind of light workout was quite beneficial for her.

In another two months, Nakajima Michika was scheduled to undergo surgery, and he didn’t want his daughter to be too weak.

"However..." Nakajima Hiroto’s expression was complicated.

It was a bit difficult for him to simply forgive Beichuan Si.

But what could he do if he didn’t forgive him?

He had also heard about the contract between Beichuan Si and Nakajima Michika; all she asked him to do was take care of her. There was no clause about forcing her to exercise.

But Beichuan Si did it anyway.

The young man did have a sense of responsibility. If it were someone else, they might simply take the two million and only care for her food and lodging, and would likely not bother with Nakajima Michika, their employer.

Thinking of this, Nakajima Hiroto sighed a bit.

Looking at it this way, Beichuan Si was not only honest but also upright and responsible.

His daughter had indeed found a good person.

Nakajima Hiroto nodded to himself and couldn’t be bothered to dwell on this issue any longer.

After all, Beichuan Si had already done the spanking, and it was proven that Nakajima Michika had been doing rather well recently.

"I’m very grateful for Mr. Beichuan’s care for Michika."

Nakajima Hiroto bowed to Beichuan Si.

"Don’t mention it, it’s what I should do," Beichuan Si responded.

But as he spoke, he felt something was amiss.

Spanking Nakajima Michika was something he should do?

That didn’t sound quite right.

But now that the words were spoken, like water poured out, it was hard to take them back.

Both men tactfully ignored the previous topic.

Nakajima Hiroto then said, "Speaking of which, yesterday I wanted to meet with Mr. Beichuan in advance but was rejected by you."

He said this with a light shake of his head: "When I sought out Mr. Beichuan, it wasn’t to persuade Michika to leave, but rather to inquire about her recent wellbeing and discuss the matter of compensation."

Upon hearing the word ’compensation,’ Beichuan Si immediately interjected, "Nakajima Michika has already given her compensation."

"It’s the compensation I and Renmei wished to give you as elders."

Nakajima Hiroto smiled warmly: "But after our conversation, I realize that discussing money with someone of your noble character like Mr. Beichuan truly is too hurtful, I have been too vulgar, and for that, I apologize."

"Is that so?" Beichuan Si nodded impassively.

"Hmm..." Just as Nakajima Hiroto was about to continue speaking, he felt Beichuan Si’s gaze on him more frequently than before.

Subconsciously, he reached out to touch his face, finding nothing stuck to it.

"I also heard Miss Ying say that Mr. Beichuan is apparently a very powerful Mage, right?"

"..." Beichuan Si.

A very powerful Mage?

Beichuan Si neither confirmed nor denied this claim; he just looked at Nakajima Hiroto, waiting to hear more of what he had to say.

"That’s right, Mr. Beichuan," Nakajima Hiroto began with a slight change in his expression, "I believe you must have also investigated the Nakajima Conglomerate’s main industries by now."

"It’s the new family conglomerate working on both smelting and shipbuilding together in Kyushu, isn’t it?"

Of course, Beichuan Si knew this.

After all, information about the Nakajima family in Kyushu could be found with a simple internet search.

"Exactly," continued Nakajima Hiroto: "Although the Nakajima family has recently been branching into deep-sea exploration and offshore platform projects, shipbuilding and smelting still remain their main sources of income every year."

Beichuan Si listened quietly.

Since Nakajima Hiroto brought up this topic, he must have his reasons.

"Here comes the main matter."

Nakajima Hiroto fell into contemplation: "During an accidental discovery, our conglomerate’s survey team found an old mansion in the mountains... well, it might not exactly be an old mansion; it seemed to have only fallen into decay in recent years."

His voice became gradually more solemn:

"What surprised me was that from the satellite images, that place was just a simple basin in the mountains, with no sign of any mansion at all."