Tokyo: The evil god doesn't want to be the top star

Chapter 417 New House Completion
"How's it going, Xia Jun?"

"Are you satisfied with the exterior design of your new home?"

Inside the "single-family house" separated from the Cat Jizo Hall by a wall, President Saejima, dressed in a suit and tie, stood in the courtyard with a smug look on his face...

"Indeed, it is a rather exaggerated result... It is totally unimaginable that this place was a haunted temple just a month ago."

Xia Fan, whom Miyamoto couldn't find, was looking around in shock.

In front of him, there is a small building with a "two-story + one-story" staggered structure, with yellow logs, gray steel structure and white coated walls as the main tone. It looks simple and durable, yet not lacking in fashionable design.

The spacious front and back yards inside the wall are now planted with lush and neatly arranged green plants, which make it look full of vitality and antique.

"Well, this house is in a good location and is well built. It should be able to withstand typhoons and earthquakes."

Father Xia, who was standing next to Xia Fan, touched his chin and nodded with satisfaction.

It seemed that he was wearing a suit, which was rare for him, because he came to see the new house.

"Well, Xiaofan, didn't you just buy the land and build a house last month? How come you finished it so quickly?"

Mother Xia on the other side was even more surprised.

"I didn't expect it to be so fast... This is all thanks to President Saejima and another friend..."

"That's right, Madam Xia... I personally designed and supervised this, and the professional decoration team introduced by Miss Jinguji worked day and night to create this perfect work with quality, efficiency and artistry!"

Before Xia Fan had the chance to explain, Saejima came over as if to take credit.

Given the meticulous nature of the people in District 11, even with the rapid development of construction technology and materials, it would normally take at least a year from purchasing the land to the completion of the house.

But after Xia Fan confirmed the design plan, Jinguji Aoi recommended to Saejima the "top construction team" that completed the Cat Jizo Hall next door in three days, and also helped negotiate a "friendly price" that seemed to be a loss.

Just one month later, Xia Fan received a notice from Saejima saying that "the new house has been completed and you are welcome to cut the ribbon at any time."

Although it will take some time to move and complete the paperwork, on this "good day" confirmed by Xia's father a week in advance, the whole family couldn't wait to come here and hold a "move-in ceremony".

Considering that he is now a "public figure" after all, and afraid that the new house would expose their relationship, he deliberately went through the hidden "safety door" between the Cat Dizang Hall and his own house when he came.

"Mr. Xia, congratulations on the completion of your new home."

Just then, a graceful figure in red and white walked out from the "safety gate" in the backyard.

It was Aoi Jinguji in a shrine maiden costume.

"Mom and Dad, this is my friend Jinguji. The purchase of land and renovation of the house went so smoothly this time, all thanks to her care, so I specially invited her to come here today."

Xia Fan quickly introduced the witch to his parents.

"Producer Xia Fan, didn't you say you were busy with official duties recently?"

"How did you find the time to buy such a big house without making any noise?"

The next second, Yayoi Tsukki, with fox ears swaying, poked her head out from behind the shrine maiden.

"Yayoi...why are you here..."

"Ahem, the house was built by a real estate company, and it doesn't take up any of my time..."

Seeing the hidden ridicule behind Yayoi Tsuki's cold expression, Xia Fan's heart skipped a beat and he explained with a guilty conscience.

Since that day, after her failed attempt to "take the initiative" against him in the hospital, Yayoi Tsuki had asked Xia Fan out several times, but he always put her off with various reasons.

"Yayoi asked me to talk about donating to the Cat Jizo Foundation, so I brought her along to take a look."

"Uncle and aunt, this is a small gift to celebrate the Xia family's new house. It's not much of a respect." Jinguji Aoi explained, and greeted Xia Fan's parents gracefully and brought a large box of snacks.

"This girl has helped Xia Fan so much and is so polite... Which shrine does she work for?"

"My main shrine is Ise Jingu in Mie Prefecture, but I have been training at Tokyo Daijingu for the past two years..."

"Both of these are quite famous shrines. The salary is about the same as working at a famous company, right?"

"You can understand it that way..."

After accepting the gift from Jinguji Aoi, Xia's mother started chatting with her cordially.

In District 11 where shrines are everywhere, there are too many people who make a living as "Mikoto". In the eyes of most people, there is not much difference between it and an ordinary job, so Jinguji Aoi's dress did not arouse much curiosity from Xia Fan's parents.

"Hello, uncle and aunt, my name is Yayoi Tsuki."

Yayoi Tsuki was not willing to be outdone. She instantly subsided her cold and arrogant aura and respectfully stepped forward to bow to Xia Fan's parents.

"This girl's name is Yayoi?"

"You...are you...that big star..."

When their eyes fell on Yayoi Tsuki, Xia's father and mother's expressions gradually hardened.

Although they usually watch Longguo TV stations and film and television works and don't pay much attention to the mainstream entertainment culture in District 11, they have seen this "big star" in many advertisements and magazines due to the overwhelming media publicity.

"I don't dare to be a big star. I am just a singer who has stopped performing."

"Xia Fan and I collaborated on a song some time ago, so we became very close..."

Explaining modestly, Yayoi Tsuki deliberately emphasized the pronunciation of the four words "get very close".

"It's just a small gift for a new house. It's not a big deal."

Then, she also took out a gift box that looked very expensive.

"Ahem, Xia Fan, take a quick look... aren't these two gifts too expensive..."

After taking the two gift boxes and taking a look at them, Xia's father's arms, which could easily stir-fry more than ten kilograms of ingredients, trembled a little, and he whispered to Xia Fan.

When people in District 11 give gifts, they prefer things that are practical, consumable, and don't take up space, so the snacks and tea sets given by the two women are quite ordinary in terms of variety.

But upon closer inspection...

The box of Jinguji Aoi's desserts comes from a famous pastry shop that was previously used by the royal family. Ordinary people are not eligible to reserve them at all, and the occasional "scalper goods" that are released are sold for more than 300,000 yen in the market.

Yayoizuki's tea set is actually the "Eleven Districts Top Tea Set" consisting of a Uji teapot, Kyoto-yaki tea, and a wooden carved tea tray. It is so valuable that it is difficult to estimate the price.

"It's okay. They are all gifts from friends, regardless of their value."

Xia Fan nodded nonchalantly and accompanied the two girls to visit the design of the courtyard.

Not to mention, he has a life-and-death friendship with Yayoi Tsuki and Jinguji Aoi. In their value system, these gifts should only be considered "inexpensive but ingenious".

"So, Mr. Xia, can we cut the ribbon and invite the guests in to visit?"

Saejima took out a red ribbon, stood in front of the door, and asked in a low voice.

According to the current popular rules in District 11, before entering a new house, the owner must first "cut the ribbon".

(End of this chapter)