This Japanese Monogatari Isn't Lame
Chapter 482 - 317. Hayakawa (8000 Word Target Achieved)

Chapter 482: Chapter 317. Hayakawa (8000 Word Target Achieved)

Although she did not know Mr. Hirasaka, whom Beichuan Si had mentioned, Shen Gu Mirai was still very grateful to him.

She had thought watching a movie was out of the question, but surprises always came knocking from the most unexpected places.

This was already shaping up to be a trip for two.

Even though Shenzhu Shihui and Nishijou Kurenai were tagging along—

It didn’t matter!

Everything was going according to plan.

Shen Gu Mirai felt completely relaxed and even began flipping through Ibaraki Prefecture’s travel guide.

Bag Waterfall, Oarai Aquarium, Kyu Garden...

Upon closer inspection, there were simply too many places to enjoy in Ibaraki Prefecture.

Now, looking at these beautiful tourist attractions, Shen Gu Mirai actually lost interest in taking Beichuan Si to the movies.

As for the exorcism business?

In this regard, she could fully trust Beichuan Si; there was no exorcism he couldn’t handle.

Compared to Shen Gu Mirai’s mind full of travel, travel, and more travel, Beichuan Si’s thoughts remained the same as always.

Considering Ibaraki Prefecture, this was already his third visit to the place.

However, unlike the first time because of the curse on Magong Tong and the second time for the Suzuki Fumi Mental Hospital commission, this time the commission from Hirasaka Ichiro seemed to carry a hint of sightseeing.

The client was not only unpressured but even proactively asked if they should postpone to another day.

This also showed that the situation on the other side wasn’t particularly urgent, unlike the previous times when Beichuan Si needed to be timely.

For this reason, Beichuan Si also had Shen Gu Mirai pack just lightly.

But when it came to packing, it meant only bringing a few sets of clothes and a wallet.

Shen Gu Mirai’s parents had been informed too.

To call it communication... it was more like as soon as they heard she was traveling with Beichuan Si, they had absolutely no objections.

This puzzled Beichuan Si a bit.

Why were these parents so decisive in entrusting their daughter to him?

Getting to Ibaraki Prefecture didn’t take long, and since they hadn’t found a place to eat or stay, Beichuan Si took Shen Gu Mirai directly to Hirasaka Ichiro’s home.

"Beichuan Master! Long time no see." Hirasaka Ichiro greeted Beichuan Si with a cheerful smile.

He looked well, his only unchanging habit being that he called out "Beichuan Master" at every turn.

Beichuan Si took a good look at the middle-aged man in front of him and reached out to shake the hand offered:

"Hello, Mr. Hirasaka."

"I’m very sorry about last time, Beichuan Master. It’s great that you’re safe and sound... huh?" Hirasaka Ichiro spotted Shen Gu Mirai standing behind Beichuan Si, and his eyes lit up.

Could this be Beichuan Master’s girlfriend?

This was certainly an oddity.

To be honest, Hirasaka Ichiro had never imagined Beichuan Si would have a girlfriend.

After all, compared to his peers, Beichuan Si was too composed, and his composure was tinged with a bit of aloofness.

In Hirasaka’s mind, there couldn’t be many of the same age who could even hold a conversation with Beichuan Si.

Especially when discussing fees, Beichuan Si remained cool and collected, which made Hirasaka Ichiro think this young man must be extraordinary.

"My name is Shen Gu Mirai, it’s a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Hirasaka." Shen Gu Mirai smiled graciously.

Her unpretentious way of interacting, her elegant and refined face...

These were points that scored well with Hirasaka Ichiro.

"It’s a pleasure to meet you, Miss Shen Gu." Hirasaka Ichiro replied politely with a smile, then led Beichuan Si and Shen Gu Mirai to the parlor.

He also explained the subject of the commission during this time.

"As you know, Beichuan Master, I have some assets in Ibaraki Prefecture, and I move in fairly decent circles... this time I’m asking for your help with a family that carries some weight in political circles..."

Hirasaka Ichiro took a sip of tea and spoke evenly.

"Let’s hear the details." Beichuan Si, sitting on the soft sofa, asked, turning his head.

The two of them continued discussing.

On the side, Shen Gu Mirai, who had been listening the whole time, found herself unconsciously widening her eyes.

A politically influential family? A fee of several million?...

Mr. Temple is operating at this level now?

Although she had been mentally prepared, she was still astounded by Beichuan Si’s current circle.

Shen Gu Mirai held her teacup, her white fingers gently caressing the cup’s edge.

What to do... this conversation didn’t seem like something a high school student could get involved in.

Noticing Shen Gu Mirai’s awkwardness, Hirasaka Ichiro laughed heartily and gestured for her to relax: "Actually, there are quite a few people in our circles who would like to meet Beichuan Master. Obviously, everyone wants to make the acquaintance of someone as capable as Beichuan Si."

Hirasaka Ichiro often talked about Beichuan Si to his elite friends, making Beichuan Si quite famous within the small circles of Ibaraki Prefecture, and many wanted to get to know Beichuan Si through Hirasaka Ichiro.

In other words, Hirasaka Ichiro was spreading Beichuan Si’s influence in upper-class circles, and he in turn was reaping the benefits for his own social circle with the influence Beichuan Si brought.

This was the way to leverage relationships and connections.

After all, he was a capitalist and wouldn’t promote such arrangements without reason.

Using Beichuan Si’s influence to elevate his own social circle and connections was his true goal.

Of course, Beichuan Si understood this as well.

But he didn’t stop Hirasaka Ichiro.

After all, the broader Hirasaka Ichiro’s network, the more connections Beichuan Si could leverage, resulting in a win-win strategy.