Chapter 427: Senior Brother and Junior Sister
"Let's add some more."
Ikeba Jinghua shook his head helplessly. He only had this one disciple, and as his master, he had to teach him to become a master no matter what.
She raised her hand to pick up the pen, and just as she was about to reopen the book, a crisp doorbell rang suddenly from outside, instantly breaking the originally quiet atmosphere.
Ikeba Jinghua frowned slightly, feeling a little unhappy, but then she put down the pen in her hand, stood up and stretched her body which was a little stiff due to sitting for a long time.
Then she took light steps and walked towards the door.
With a slight "creak" sound, the door opened, and she saw her clumsy apprentice pulling her once-predestined daughter-in-law, and the two were standing at the door, laughing and joking.
"Master, I brought He Ye to visit you!"
As soon as Hanyu Kusunoki saw Ikenami Shizuka, he released his right hand that was pinching Kazuha's pink little face and greeted her affectionately.
In contrast, He Ye seemed a little embarrassed when facing the beautiful woman with elegant temperament and graceful demeanor in front of him.
But when she thought about the purpose of this visit, she didn't feel so embarrassed anymore, so she greeted her politely, "Aunt Jinghua, good afternoon."
"It's Kazuha and Hanyu, come in."
When Ikebo Jinghua saw the two people, the frown on her face relaxed and she smiled gently, then she stepped aside to let the two people enter the house.
The three of them walked into the yard, changed into slippers at the entrance, and then sat down in the living room together.
Hanyu Kusunoki looked around. In the huge living room, all kinds of furniture were neatly arranged and the floor was spotlessly clean.
It just lacks a bit of vitality and seems a little too dead.
There were no flowers to decorate the place, no warm decorative paintings, and even the air seemed to be filled with a cold and desolate smell.
"Come, have some tea."
Coming out of the kitchen with a pot of tea, Ikenami Shizuka poured a cup for each of them with a smile, then sat back on the tatami gracefully.
"Thank you, Master."
"Thank you, Aunt Jinghua."
They both thanked him in unison.
Chi Bo Jing Hua smiled and waved her hand, "Tell me, why did you two come to see me today?"
If Hanyu Kusunoki came by herself, she wouldn't find it strange, but since Heiji had caused those things, Kazuha, who had been avoiding her, also came, so there must be something else special.
Hanyu Kusunoki drank the tea in his cup in big gulps and praised, "Master is indeed very considerate."
"Hurry up and say it."
Ikeba Jinghua raised the teapot and helped her stupid disciple fill his teacup.
Hanyu Kusunoki looked at Kazuha, cleared his throat, and said, "Master, it's like this. Kazuha and her karuta club is facing the crisis of being forced to close unless they get a good ranking in the upcoming 'Satsuki Association'. So I would like to ask you to guide Kazuha so that she can stand out in the competition and keep the karuta club."
"Huh? How did you know I can play karuta?"
Ikeba Shizuka looked at the two of them with confusion in her brows.
The last time she participated in a karuta competition was a long time ago, and people who were not in the circle would not know about it.
"Hehe~ Not only do I know that you can play karuta, Master, I also know that you are the queen of karuta."
Hanyu Kusunoki blinked his eyes, with a sly smile on his lips.
Ikebo Shizuka shook her head. "It was a long time ago."
"That's the queen too! Aunt Jinghua, you are so amazing!"
He Ye's face was flushed with excitement. She just learned about this from Hanyu Kusunoki on the way here. Now Ikenami Shizuka has completely become her idol.
In her opinion, she should learn from Aunt Jinghua, with outstanding temperament and superb skills, so that she can be worthy of such an outstanding boyfriend.
"you flatter me."
Facing the two people's generous praise, Ikeba Shizuka couldn't help but smile, "So, Kazuha, are you going to learn karuta from me?"
"Yes! Yes! Aunt Jinghua, is it okay?"
He Ye stared at Ikeha Shizuka with anticipation in his eyes without blinking.
Before Ikenami Shizuka could speak, Hanyu Kusunoki tapped her head gently and said in a serious tone, "Why call me aunt? Call me master."
"Ugh……"
Ikeba Jinghua was a little stunned. She didn't say she wanted to accept a disciple!
Why is there still a substitute master taking in disciples?
You two are not studying the same course!
But without giving her a chance to refuse, He Ye stood up and bowed respectfully, "Hello, Master!"
"You guys..."
Ikenami Shizuka looked at He Ye, who refused to get up unless she agreed, and suddenly felt like she had power but nowhere to use it.
He was completely controlled.
She rolled her eyes at Hanyu Kusunoki who was watching the fun on the side, raised her hand to help He Ye up, "Forget it, accepting one is the same as accepting two. Since He Ye wants to become my disciple, then follow me and learn well."
It's funny to say that the girl who was supposed to be his future daughter-in-law turned out to be his second disciple.
"Thank you, Master!"
He Ye said with a smile.
Hanyu Nan interrupted and said, "Congratulations, He Ye, you will be my junior sister from now on."
Another layer of buff has been added, which is simply amazing.
"Hehe, Senior Brother, if you dare to bully me in the future, I will ask Master for support!"
He Ye tilted her head, stuck out her tongue, and teased in a mischievous way.
The two of them called each other "little sister" and "big brother" and started playing around intimately.
Seeing this, Ikeba Jinghua regretted making such a hasty decision.
One stupid apprentice is enough to give her a headache. If there is another one, she will really have no time to rest in the future.
After a fight, Hanyu Nan stopped He Ye's outstretched hand and took out a universal capsule, "Master, this is a gift from He Ye and me to become his apprentice."
As soon as he finished speaking, a pile of beautifully wrapped gifts appeared on the table.
Chi Bo Jinghua looked at the gifts on the table, raised her eyebrows slightly, concealed her inner surprise, and said softly: "No need to be so polite to Master."
"No, that won't work. This is a rule and it can't be broken!"
"Yes, Master, these are just some of our gifts, please don't despise them."
He Ye nodded rapidly, opened a package and introduced: "This is the magical rice invented by my senior brother. It is not only good for the body, but also can beautify the skin."
"This is the perfume fruit I invented. When you spray it, the fragrance spreads for miles." Hanyu Kusunoki also opened a gift box and took out a fruit that looked like a perfume bottle.
The gifts brought this time, in addition to the spiritual rice, are all fruits grown in the evolutionary flower pots.
He was not going to let Ikenami Shizuka get to know him so early.
"Master, why is the air circulation in your room so poor? Junior Sister, please put this fresh flower in the vase on the window."
"Okay!"
"Master, just sit still and leave the rest to us!"
Hanyu Kusunoki held Ikenami Shizuka's shoulders and made her sit back down when she wanted to stand up and say something.
Then he and He Ye felt as comfortable and relaxed as if they were back home. Each of them held a different flower and bustled around the living room.
"This is an energy flower that can restore your spirit. Junior sister, find a vase to put it in and put it in Master's bedroom."
"This is a bellflower, remember to hang it on the window."
"I can't reach it!"
"Okay, I'll do it myself."
Looking at the two people busying around, Ikebana Shizuka, who was sitting upright on the tatami, suddenly looked a little dazed.
It seems like the house hasn’t been this lively for a long time.
As I get older, I like quietness, but I am also afraid of quietness.
The lonely life seemed to add a touch of color at this moment.