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"Of course, young master, you can bring as many people as you like. I've already sent you the address. As for the time..." Ikeda Akira asked inquiringly.
Luo Chen opened the message, glanced at the address, and then showed it to Manzhi, a native of Kyoto who was also a fan of royal meals.
After a quick estimate, Machi, the chef, said, "It should take about an hour."
“Okay.” Luo Chen smiled and said, “Then I’ll trouble Senior Yaksha and Miss Ikeda. We’ll be there in about an hour.”
"Hi~! Looking forward to your visit!" Ikeda Akira said politely, waiting for Luo Chen to hang up the phone and end the chat.
Chapter 343 Two Distinguished Guests from the Yaksha God's House
As one of Japan's three top conglomerates, it would be absolutely unbelievable to say that the Yasha Shin family has no influence in Kyoto.
However, upon arriving at the destination and after a surprised introduction by Gonggo-han Manji, Luo Chen was speechless.
Among the prominent families of Kyoto, the fifth family is actually the support force of the Yasha God family!
However, the rather conspicuous ranking of 5th immediately made Luo Chen connect it to another matter...
After experiencing a top-level Go tournament, the first family of Kyoto will not participate in the next Go tournament, but they can still be promoted to at least the fifth place!
So, the Yasha family is the real mastermind behind the top-level tournament held in Kyoto last time?
"Incredible!"
"I can't even imagine how glorious the Yasha God family used to be~ Of course, they're not doing too badly now."
Luo Chen sighed inwardly, arrived at the door, turned around and greeted Yuuki Machi and the very reserved Aoyama Nanami, and then went inside.
Akira Ikeda had been waiting outside. This woman was as cold as ever, dressed in a neat black suit, slender yet looking very powerful.
Upon seeing Luo Chen and his group enter, he immediately jogged over, bowed, and greeted them politely: "Young Master, you've arrived?"
"Yes, Miss Ikeda, this is Miss Gozen Machi, and this is Miss Aoyama Nanami," Luo Chen introduced them briefly.
"Ok."
After glancing at Gogohan Machi and Aoyama Nanami, Akira Ikeda made a decision, nodded slightly, and led the way, saying, "Please follow me."
As the fifth-ranking family in Kyoto, their residence was naturally several times larger than that of the family that supplied food to the emperor.
The group walked for quite some time.
In a traditional-style corridor.
Directly ahead, at the far end, stood a petite woman in a black evening gown, her face cool and aloof, her teeth slightly clenched, as if she were cheering herself on.
Luo Chen and the others arrived.
She took a deep breath, gripped the hem of her skirt with both hands, bowed slightly, and adopted the posture of a noble princess offering a greeting, saying somewhat awkwardly, "Good afternoon... Master~".
"Heavenly Garment."
Luo Chen smiled and teased, "This outfit suits you very well, you look even more beautiful than before."
"I!!"
Yaksha God Ten'i blushed instantly, quickly turned her back, and muttered softly, "Master, you big idiot~! I've always been beautiful."
Luo Chen couldn't help but chuckle.
"Haha! Brother Luo Chen! Long time no see!"
A hearty laugh came from inside the house, followed by the emergence of a sprightly old man dressed in a loose kimono.
Luo Chen turned his head, nodded slightly in greeting, and smiled, "Senior Yaksha God, it's been a long time."
"Senior Yaksha God, you flatter me..." Luo Chen shrugged, about to be modest, but his gaze inadvertently flickered and fell on the beautiful figure behind Yaksha God Hongtian, slightly surprised.
He almost thought he was seeing things!
But after looking at it carefully...
That's right! !
She wore a striking black Sooji Academy uniform, her hair was tied in a single ponytail, and her face was cool and aloof, yet exuded an innate nobility.
She has a good figure, but her chest is rather flat.
Even the blonde maid standing next to her was incredibly eye-catching.
Kaguya Shinomiya, and Ai Hayasaka!!
When Luo Chen's surprised gaze fell upon the two of them, Kaguya Shinomiya and Ai Hayasaka, who had just stepped out, also showed varying degrees of surprise on their faces.
Clearly, they didn't expect to run into Luo Chen here!
Kaguya Shinomiya secretly grabbed Ai Hayasaka, stammering, "Hayasaka Hayasaka~, am I seeing things? What's the president doing here? We were planning to sneak off to watch the meeting..."
"Young Miss, calm down. Shouldn't we have been prepared for this when the head of the Yasha God Clan said that Miss Ten'i was learning shogi in Adachi Ward?"
"Who else but the chairman is the top-ranked shogi player in Adachi Ward?"
Hayasaka Ai forced a calm expression as she offered words of comfort.
“But…” Kaguya Shinomiya gently released her hand, her beautiful brows furrowing slightly, looking somewhat inexplicably conflicted.
The old Yaksha Shinto was shrewd and had noticed the slight surprise on Luo Chen's face when he glanced behind him. He immediately turned around tentatively, ready to introduce himself.
"Senior Yaksha God."
Luo Chen chuckled and shook his head, saying, "I know Miss Kaguya Shinomiya. We were classmates at Shuchi Academy."
"Oh? Is that so?" A light, somewhat similar to unexpected joy, flashed in the old eyes of Yaksha Shinko.
"Well, that's right."
"I never expected that Senior Yaksha God knew my classmate, and what a coincidence that we bumped into each other today."
Kaguya Shinomiya felt a surge of joy upon hearing Luo Chen mention her, but at the same time, her feelings remained complex.
In the end, she still put on a faint smile on her pretty face and went out to greet them.
"Oops~, my identity is completely exposed~!"
Following behind Kaguya Shinomiya, Ai Hayasaka looked up and sighed inwardly.
Manji remained silent throughout the entire meal, but when Luo Chen revealed Kaguya Shinomiya's true identity, a sense of crisis inexplicably arose within him.
Miss?
The Shinomiya family?!
And she's so beautiful?!
“Since that’s the case, why don’t you stay and have lunch with us, little Kaguya? I was originally planning to personally host a banquet for Brother Luo Chen at noon today. It will be more lively with more people,” Yaksha Shinko said with a smile.
Kaguya Shinomiya considered it for a moment, then secretly glanced at Luo Chen out of the corner of her eye, nodded slightly, and agreed: "Okay, thank you for disturbing you, Yasha-sensei."
"It's nothing!"
"Ikeda, go and talk to the kitchen staff."
Yasha Shinkoten waved his hand and instructed Ikeda Akira, while also saying, "By the way, since you all know each other, I won't bother you any longer. You two chat first, I'll go back and change my clothes and come back later."
"Okay." Luo Chen nodded.
"Take care, Senior Yaksha God." Kaguya Shinomiya bowed politely.
Yaksha Shinko turned around, a subtle smile appearing on his old face. He thought to himself, "So she's Luo Chen's classmate. It seems that I might as well reconsider Kaguya's suggestion."
P.S.: Kaguya Shinomiya is featured.
Chapter 344 Hayasaka Ai thought to herself: I'm too lazy to be a third wheel.
With Yasha-gami Hiroten gone, and then Ikeda Akira gone, only Yasha-gami Ten'i remained of the main family present.
The proud little princess hesitated for a moment, then extended her hand and invited, "Um, let's go inside and talk!"
After saying that, he hurriedly ran ahead to lead the way, as if he was very uncomfortable with his behavior of welcoming guests.
Kaguya Shinomiya and Ai Hayasaka followed in the second group.
In the third group, Yuuhan Manchi secretly squeezed Luo Chen's hand and asked in a low voice, "Chen-kun~, what is your relationship with this young lady of the Shinomiya family?"
"Huh?" Luo Chen feigned confusion.
"Pack!!"
Yugohan Manji gave a disgruntled snort, a hint of jealousy in her eyes. However, after a struggle with her conscience, she said softly, "But no matter what kind of relationship Chen-kun has with her, I support him."
Luo Chen could no longer pretend, and instead showed deep surprise as he turned to look at the girl in the kimono.
Yuugo-chan pouted and said matter-of-factly, "After all, the eldest daughter of the Shinomiya family is the eldest daughter of the Shinomiya family. If Tatsumi-kun can really win her over, it would be a great help to him, wouldn't it?"
Luo Chen remained silent for a moment, then realized that when Gong Yuhan Manzhi said those words, his expression was incredibly pure, and even if there was a small hint of jealousy, he couldn't hide it.
117 This shows that Machi's desire to give Gozen food was genuine, and he genuinely hoped that Machi's relationship with Kaguya Shinomiya would progress further.
Luo Chen was both amused and exasperated, and muttered to himself, "Wan Zhi is just too sensible sometimes!"
She was only 3 years older than him.
However, she always manages to show a mature side that is even heartbreaking.