Chapter 423: Learning from Hanyu Kusunoki
Just as the resentment that had been accumulating in her heart was surfacing again, a crisp sound of applause came from behind her, instantly shattering her thoughts.
"Aunt Jinghua, you are still as charming as ever!"
Hanyu Kusunoki, who had been watching silently from the side, stood up from the stairs and walked over quickly while clapping.
“You… Hanyu-san, what are you doing…”
Ikeba Jinghua recognized the person who came, with a look of surprise between her eyebrows.
"Aunt Jinghua, just call me Hanyu."
Hanyu Kusunoki smiled and sat cross-legged next to her naturally.
This action made the distance between the two people very close, so close that they could clearly smell each other's scent.
Ikeba Shizuka subconsciously wanted to sit further to the side and keep some distance, but the friendly and warm aura coming from the boy made her stop.
"He Ye is going back to Osaka today. I was worried, so I came back with her."
Hanyu Kusunoki turned his head and looked intently at the beautiful woman with a few strands of hair on her temples, who was dignified and elegant. A hint of surprise flashed across his eyes.
Not to mention her outstanding temperament, the fact that she still has skin as fair and delicate as a girl's at the age of 40 is enough to make people amazed.
Ikebo Jinghua nodded slightly. She knew that He Ye went to Dongdu, and she also asked him to attend the wedding of her classmate's son on her behalf.
She looked at the gentle and polite boy beside her, with gratitude in her eyes: "So that's how it is. I haven't thanked you for what happened in Dongdu this time. It's really all thanks to you, Hanyu."
Having said that, Ikeba Shizuka was about to stand up and express her thanks solemnly.
Hanyu Nan reached out and pressed her shoulders in time, still with a gentle smile on his face, and said: "It's just a small effort, Aunt Jinghua, please don't be so polite to me, He Ye has always respected you."
He deliberately mentioned Kazuha in order to make Ikenami Shizuka understand that he did this because of Kazuha and not for any other improper thoughts, so as to prevent her from becoming suspicious.
Although, he really has it~
"Well, but I still want to thank you, Hanyu. Bring He Ye to my house someday, and I'll cook a big meal for you."
Ikenami Shizuka extended the invitation enthusiastically while calmly removing the big hand from her shoulder.
She had been wondering these days why the young man who had snatched away her intended daughter-in-law would be so enthusiastic in helping her. Now, after hearing this explanation, she realized that it was because he loved her so much that he loved her whole family.
He is a smart, sensible and polite child.
No wonder Kazuha gave up on Heiji.
Thinking of Hattori Heiji, Ikenami Shizuka couldn't help feeling a little lost. Her son, whom she had always regarded as her pride and had carefully nurtured for many years, had recently brought her endless disappointment time and time again.
She actually went out to attend a wedding and then called the police to report such a ridiculous thing. It was the wedding of the son of her former best classmate.
If it weren't for the Morizono family's consideration for her, or...
Ikenami Shizuka turned her head and glanced at the boy next to her, or perhaps for the sake of Hanyu Kusunoki, she did not delve into the matter of Hattori Heiji secretly placing the eavesdropping device.
But even so, she didn't know how to face her deceased classmates in the future.
"Okay, I heard from He Ye that Aunt Jinghua is known as the dinner king. I have always wanted to taste it."
Hanyu Kusunoki tilted his head in a funny way, his eyes sparkling, and he looked impatient and drooling.
"Then Auntie will be waiting for you to come."
Hearing this, Ikebo Jinghua couldn't help but chuckle. Her laughter was as clear as a silver bell. Her mood improved a little, and the haze that had been lingering in her heart seemed to dissipate a little.
Then, she looked at the kendo uniform on Hanyu Nan, opened her red lips, and asked softly, "Hanyu, are you here to practice kendo?"
"Ah, Aunt Jinghua, you are talking about this!"
Hanyu Kusunoki tugged at his kendo uniform and explained, "I was just on my way back and passed by here. I just happened to suddenly want to learn kendo, so I came in to take a look."
"Is this so..."
Ikeba Jinghua nodded thoughtfully, thinking to herself, she was wondering why someone would come to practice swordplay without even bringing a sword, it turned out to be a spur of the moment idea.
"However, after watching Aunt Jinghua's fight just now, I suddenly felt that I should learn kendo. This is a skill that is very worth mastering and studying in depth."
Hanyu Nan changed the subject and looked at Ikebana Shizuka solemnly, his eyes full of yearning for kendo and admiration for Ikebana Shizuka.
"Ok?"
Hearing him say this, Ikebo Shizuka sat up straight, with a little surprise on her face, and asked, "Hanyu, have you ever practiced kendo before?"
"No, today is my first time to do it. I used to watch others practice it. I don't know what happened today, but when I passed by here, I couldn't help but walk in."
Hanyu Nan shook his head in a puzzled manner. "I was just planning to play around, but after watching your swordsmanship, I think I should learn it seriously."
Hearing that it was because of her that she wanted to learn, Ikeha Shizuka frowned, "If that's the case, then Hanyu, you must be prepared to endure hardships. Learning kendo is not something that can be achieved overnight."
"Of course, once a man has made a promise, it is hard to follow him."
Hanyu Kusunoki puffed out his chest, patted it hard, and made a solemn promise.
"Haha~"
Ikeba Shizuka couldn't help but cover her mouth and smile. The boy pretending to be mature was really full of childishness and cuteness.
"Aunt Jinghua, don't you believe me?"
Hanyu Kusunoki pursed his lips at the right time, showing a bitter face, and looked at Ikenami Shizuka pitifully.
"No, how could my aunt not believe in you, a man like you!"
Ikebo Jinghua quickly smiled and reached out to pat his shoulder, her eyes full of gentleness and kindness.
Unconsciously, the relationship between the two became a little closer.
Hanyu Nan immediately smiled brightly, "Aunt Jinghua, do you have any good kendo teacher to recommend to me? I can't practice on my own."
He deliberately did not mention asking Ikenami Shizuka to teach, but waited calmly for her to speak herself.
As expected, Chi Bo Jinghua took the bait and after a moment of hesitation, she said, "There are a few good teachers in this sword hall, but..."
She paused, her eyes fell on Hanyu Nan's expectant face, and then said, "If you don't mind, Auntie can teach you some basics first."
After all, this young man helped me a lot, and I should repay him.
Hanyu Nan pretended to be a little hesitant and said with difficulty: "Will this be too much trouble for Aunt Jinghua? I'm afraid of wasting your time."
"It's no trouble. Just think of it as Auntie training a new seedling for kendo."
Ikenami Shizuka shook her head slightly with a gentle smile on her face, completely unaware that she had bitten the hook that the boy had carefully designed.
Hanyu Kusunoki stopped making excuses and said, "That's great. If you can teach a kendo master like Hattori, I will definitely learn from you."
Hearing her son's name, Chi Bo Jinghua's eyes sparkled, she stood up, and said seriously and solemnly: "Okay, as long as you are willing to study hard, Auntie will teach you everything she knows without hiding anything."
"Yes, Master!"
Hanyu Kusunoki then stood up, straightened his back, and responded loudly.
"Hanyu, what did you call me?"
The word "Master" caught Ikebo Jinghua off guard. The hand holding the sword trembled slightly and almost lost its balance.
"Master, is there any problem?"
Hanyu Kusunoki smiled, a smile on his face, and called out again.
This was something that Ikeba Jinghua couldn't do. She had originally planned to teach him casually, but how come there was suddenly a new apprentice? The word "Master" called out to her made her nervous and she didn't know what to do for a moment.
"Don't be so polite, just call me auntie." Ikenami Shizuka waved her hand, trying to correct Hanyu Kusunoki's address.
"That won't work. Once a teacher, always a father! We can't break the rules."
Hanyu Kusunoki refused with a serious face and righteous words.
After several unsuccessful attempts to correct her, Chi Bo Jinghua rubbed her pretty eyebrows and smiled helplessly, "Forget it, since you called me Master, then Master must be responsible for you."
Having achieved his goal, Hanyu Kusunoki bowed deeply and said sincerely:
"Thank you Master!"
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(Alas, before I knew it, my birthday has come again. I am one year older. I bought a small cake and invite you all to eat it together~)