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But it's okay, after all, it's not a forced sale, and the bento on the train is also okay, not very expensive, so everything is going in a good direction.
"Bai Ze, let me tell you about my story. Please take note of it. My grandfather might ask about it and you can answer it then."
"it is good."
"First, kendo. You know this. Second, cooking. I think I'm pretty good at it. Third, competitive karuta. I used to be very good at it. I was the former karuta queen. Fourth, I like knitting."
"I remember."
In fact, there is no need to remember it. Hoshino Shirazawa loved this anime in his previous life, and he knew the basic information about Ikenami Shizuka.
If it wasn't inconvenient to reveal this information, he would have confessed it to the other party long ago.
After all, if you say it out loud, people will doubt whether you have conducted special investigations, otherwise it would be impossible for you to know these things.
But it’s good now. Ikenami Shizuka has told her story herself, so there won’t be any problem knowing it in the future.
"besides……"
When Ikenami Shizuka was about to talk about something that she still remembered clearly, she thought about it and decided not to continue.
What she wanted to talk about was something that happened when she was twelve years old. After all, everyone in her family knew about it at the time, and they all looked at her with very surprised eyes. This also made that incident a very interesting thing in her family's life that left a deep impression on her.
Ikebo Shizuka also understood that in the eyes of her family, she had always been strong-willed since she was a child, and was often very calm. But that crying was somewhat different from her usual performance.
It also made her family understand that no matter how mature she looked, she was still a twelve-year-old girl, so she had some doubts. When she met her grandfather, her grandfather might ask her if she knew about the incident between Hoshino and Bai Ze.
That's why she wanted to say it out in advance, but when she thought about what happened in the past, she felt a little embarrassed to cry because of her failure, so she finally chose to shut up and not talk about it.
As for whether grandpa will tell you at that time, all depends on God.
You will know when you should know, and you will never know it in your entire life if you don’t know it.
"What else?"
Seeing Ikenami Shizuka suddenly stop talking, Hoshino Bai Ze felt like he was being scratched by a cat, so he asked directly.
Ikebo Jinghua smiled gently: "Nothing, that's all for now. My grandfather won't ask more questions even if he asks. He might just talk to you about my childhood."
"I don't believe it. From the way you looked just now, you must have something you wanted to say, but for some reason, you chose to hide it, right?"
"Don't ask, I won't tell you."
Ikenami Shizuka refused directly, but at the same time it was also a disguised admission.
"alright."
Hoshino Bai Ze didn't care about this kind of thing, he just asked because he was bored.
At this moment, he wished that a few more decades would pass so that he would not be bored and could use his smartphone to read novels, watch videos, movies, TV series, and chat with netizens.
But now it’s 830:. Unless I’m chatting with the people next to me, I can only sit there in a daze, or just read a magazine, or close my eyes and go to sleep.
People of this era may not feel anything, but Hoshino Shirazawa came from that prosperous era. He couldn't get used to the life without things like smartphones. He felt like ants were crawling all over his body and it was extremely uncomfortable.
"Ugh……"
Hoshino Bai Ze originally thought that traveling far away was no big deal, but now that he looked at it this way, it seemed quite problematic.
If he cannot solve this state of boredom, then this journey will be a torture for him before he reaches his destination.
Ikebo Shizuka noticed the change in Hoshino Baize's expression and seemed to understand something, so she said:
"If you're not used to it, just sleep on my shoulder. Close your eyes, and when you open them again, you might reach your destination."
"Then I won't be polite." Hoshino Bai Ze really couldn't stand this situation, so he decisively leaned his head on her shoulder and slowly closed his eyes.
The subtle fragrance coming from the tip of his nose was like a lullaby, which made him fall asleep gradually.
As for Ikeba Shizuka, her face was slightly red and she looked out the window somewhat embarrassedly.
The picture seems to be frozen, quiet and comfortable.
Chapter 0228: Terrible Woman
When Hoshino Bai Ze woke up.
I was awakened by Ikenami Shizuka.
Because we have arrived at our destination.
"How did you sleep?"
"Hehe~" Xingye Bai Ze smiled shyly: "If possible, I really want to sleep like this forever."
Hear the words.
Ikebo Jinghua's eyes flickered. Although she didn't know whether she said this intentionally or unintentionally, she was more or less happy in her heart.
But she had no experience in this area, so she didn't dare to give any random answer. She could only ignore the topic and get down to business:
"Let's go down."
"Okay. By the way, we have to buy a gift for the old man, and two sets of clothes. Mr. Jinghua... Jinghua, you are more familiar with this place, so I will let you be the tour guide."
"Just leave it to me."
The two men said they were leaving and followed the crowd out of the car.
They walked in groups of two or three all the way and walked out of the ticket gate.
When I saw the scenery outside, I felt inexplicably relieved, and at the same time my eyes couldn't help but look around.
After all, this was his first time here. He was not familiar with the place at all and was full of enthusiasm for everything.
First of all, the impression that this place gave him was not prosperity or anything, but the air was filled with the aroma of various foods. He could smell some of them, such as ramen, fried food, roasted chicken and roasted duck.
Ikebo Shizuka stood quietly beside him, smiling:
"How about it? Compared with Tokyo, this place is pretty good, right?"
"Of course, each has its own advantages."
"Then let's go and buy you some clothes first. I remember there's a shopping mall nearby that has all kinds of styles."
"Then let's go."
Hoshino Shirazawa let out a long breath and walked side by side with Ikenami Shizuka.
They first walked through a food street and finally saw a tall department store. Needless to say, they knew this was their destination.
have nothing to say.
Go in and choose clothes.
Moreover, it was because of this incident that Hoshino Shirazawa realized that even though Ikenami Shizuka was a character like Yamato Nadeshiko, when it came to buying things, she was exactly the same as Kisaki Eri and the others, with no difference at all.
Perhaps the only difference is the length of time. You also need to be more decisive and not worry too much.
"I feel this one is too mature, let's change it~〃."
"It seems a little too young, change."
"This color doesn't suit you, why don't we try white."
"Hey, the white one isn't quite as good, would you like to try a suit?"
"Bai Ze, very handsome. But there are so many here, let's try something else, maybe there is a better one."
"..."
for the next hour.
Hoshino Shirazawa can no longer say that he is himself, or rather, his body no longer belongs to him and is completely controlled by Ikenami Shizuka.
Although he raised objections and Ikenami Shizuka accepted them, she still went her own way and kept saying that she would try another set.
In the end, Hoshino Shirazawa gave up and simply gave up, letting Ikenami Shizuka do whatever she wanted to him, and he just had to be a tool.
While Ikenami Shizuka was choosing clothes, the store manager came to Hoshino Shirazawa.
This is a male store manager, probably in his thirties, of average appearance, with an air of vicissitudes of life all over his body. I wonder what he has been through.
The first thing he said when he arrived hit the nail on the head:
"Women are scary, aren't they?"
Hoshino Shirazawa glanced at him, then looked at Ikebo Shizuka who was selecting clothes with a clerk in front of a rack in the distance, and whispered:
"She's not like this usually. It's like she's become a completely different person."
"Haha, that's normal. Brother, let me tell you, when it comes to shopping and gossiping, the women you meet will be different. You are still young now, and you will remember them more deeply in the future."
"Ugh……"
"Stop sighing. Is that lady your girlfriend? I always feel like there's an age difference between you two."
"Yes, girlfriend."
"Awesome~" the male store manager exclaimed sincerely, looked carefully at the handsome Hoshino Bai Ze, nodded in agreement, patted him on the shoulder, and stood up to go to the counter.
………………
………………
Shake.
Another half hour.
Hoshino Shirazawa was carrying a few bags, and Ikenami Shizuka was also carrying a few bags, and the two of them walked out of the clothing store together.
Behind him was the male boss with a smile on his face, which was almost as beautiful as a chrysanthemum.
After all, he spent so much money here and was a big customer. He had no reason to be unhappy, and no reason not to smile.
On the road.
Ikenami Shizuka looked at the bag in her hand and said softly, "I think I bought a bit too much."
"Yeah..." Hoshino Bai Ze had a blank expression on his face, and said in a gloomy tone: "Actually, it's not a big deal for us guys. We only need two sets of clothes to change for a long time. You bought too much. You sold eight sets in total."
Ikebo Shizuka didn't realize her mistake at all, and continued, "But I always feel that these eight sets of clothes suit you very well. If I throw them away, I always feel like I will regret it."
"Ok."
Xingye Bai Ze didn't expect to argue with a woman about this matter. He looked up at the sky and said worriedly:
"It seems to be getting dark. Is it too late to buy a gift for the old man?"
"It's still in time. Grandpa only likes to buy fishing gear from one store, and it has been like this for many years. I'll take you there later, and you can just choose a general set. It won't be a big deal."
"That's it..."
Of course, Hoshino Bai Ze couldn't just choose something ordinary. If he had to choose, he would just choose the best and the most expensive one in the store.
After all, based on his current income, he can definitely afford it.
Not to mention, I have always had feelings for Ikeba Shizuka. Her grandfather will also be my grandfather in the future, so there is nothing wrong with being generous.
By then, as long as we get past the old man, it will be easier to deal with Ikebo Shizuka. At least if the family members don't object, we just need to deal with Ikebo Shizuka, and everything will be fine.
But as for these things, we have to wait until we meet the old man in person to see what kind of person he is and whether he is really as easy to get along with as Ikenami Shizuka said.
"Bai Ze, wait a moment. I'm going to call grandpa. I think we might just be having dinner when we get home. Let him wait for us."
"Wouldn't that be a bad idea?"
"It's okay, uncle."
"..."
Xingye Bai Ze was helpless. After all, he was not his grandfather, so it was difficult for him to say anything more.
Chapter 0229: Is he a love rival?
7pm.
In an ancient courtyard.
In the bright main hall, Hoshino Shirazawa, under the guidance of Ikenami Shizuka, finally met the old man.
The other person was sitting in front of a small table full of food, sitting there very properly, wearing a kimono, with a head full of white hair like a dancing lion, and a scar from his left eye to his cheek. His figure and bones were slightly larger than those of ordinary people, and he looked very old, but he still gave people a very strong sense of oppression.
"grandfather."