Crossing over, and then being blocked by a rich JK

Chapter 250 Preferences [4K]

Ryoko Hamabe never imagined that the time alone between her and Yu's mother would come so soon and even become so lifelike.

"They've already taken care of it."

In the fruit and vegetable section of the department store, Watanabe Akiie took out her cell phone and checked the messages, then shifted her gaze and put the two boxes of lychees she had just picked into the shopping cart.

If she didn't know that eating too much of this would cause a sore throat, she would actually want to buy a few more boxes.

"So fast?"

Ryoko Hamabe, who was pushing a shopping cart, was very surprised.

In her impression, business talks like this usually take a long time.

After all, that's how it's played out in TV dramas: the two sides will haggle over the price, go through a lengthy tug-of-war, and even face the risk of a breakdown in the negotiations. Ultimately, after constant testing, they'll come up with a result that both parties can accept.

"Well, strictly speaking, this is actually slow. Before, Genichiro went to discuss a business deal, and including the time spent on the road, it only took him 45 minutes."

Watanabe Akie put away her phone and put her hands back on the shopping cart.

Unlike those people who are used to being taken care of after they have a large family and a large business, she still prefers this kind of life where she can do everything herself.

Only in this way can she feel that she is truly alive and living a real life.

If they hadn't bought the house too late, she would even want to buy the villa next door. In this way, with enough space, she could cultivate a piece of land and try farming when she has nothing to do.

"Aunt, let me do it."

Ryoko Hamabe did not rush to respond to Watanabe Aki'e's words, but said this first.

This was not a deliberate attempt to improve Watanabe Aki'e's favorability; it was just a subconscious action.

After all, it was like this when she was with her grandmother.

"Later."

Watanabe Akie smiled and shook her head.

She could tell that this was Ryoko's true thought.

"……All right."

Hearing this, Hamabe Ryoko finally let go of her hand.

The two of them continued to push the shopping cart and shop.

It's only 10:20 in the morning. Including the time for the return trip, I still have time to make lunch when I get home.

"Let's continue the topic we were talking about." Watanabe Akiie looked at the dazzling array of seasonal vegetables on the shelf and naturally started the conversation, "The kind of back-and-forth confrontation you're thinking of, Ryoko, will only exist when the sizes of the two parties are relatively proportional.

“When the two sides are asymmetrical in size, whether to talk or not depends on the party with absolute advantage.

"In other words, whether to talk to you, how to talk, and what the outcome of the talk is, are all decided by others.

“In Ryukyu, I mean in Okinawa, your uncle still has some respect.

“That’s why we can discuss business so quickly.”

Having said that, she stopped, raised her eyebrows, and looked at the snack shelf not far away.

She didn't really like snacks, and Yuu didn't really like them either, but it was hard to say about the two young girls.

The snack cabinet at home is mostly filled with various kinds of chocolate.

"Ryoko, do you like snacks? Do you want to buy some?"

"I've already bought so much fruit, so there's no need for snacks. And I see there are still a lot of snacks in the snack cabinet at home, right?"

Hamabe Ryoko shook her head.

She is not as fond of snacks as other people of her age, especially after doing morning exercises for more than half a year, her demand for snacks has decreased.

Ayana said the same thing, but what she meant was that eating too many snacks would make you fat, so she didn't like to eat them.

"Indeed, there are still quite a lot." Watanabe Akihé nodded, and then changed the subject, "Come to think of it, when we were in Tokyo, were you also responsible for the family's shopping, Ryoko?"

When picking green leafy vegetables just now, Ryoko's movements were quite skillful, and what she picked out was of top-notch quality.

Coupled with her performance in the kitchen this morning, to be honest, compared to the 'strong woman' Ayana, she personally prefers the down-to-earth Ryoko.

Even though Yuu, this brat, didn't need anyone to take care of him, but if given a choice, she still hoped that he could choose someone who could take care of him.

Home is a place where love needs to be expressed in the trivialities of life.

Compared to Ayana, Ryoko would be more in line with this standard.

Of course, that doesn't mean Ayana doesn't have these qualities.

Only relatively speaking.

However, considering the current situation, she doesn't need to worry about this issue anymore.

After all, You means to have them all.

"Yes." Hamabe Ryoko nodded and gave an affirmative answer, "Occasionally Yuu will go with me, probably once a week, after all, we only purchase three times a week.

"It's the same with Ayana, but she goes there more often, probably about twice."

In fact, to be more precise, it is between 1.5 and 2 times, but at this time, it is not necessary to be so precise.

"That's it."

Hearing this, Watanabe Akihime nodded thoughtfully.

Obviously, she had wronged Ayana. The "strong woman" was not only attentive enough to the company's issues, but also down-to-earth enough in her life.

"Things like housework are also shared by everyone."

Hamabe Ryoko added another sentence.

At first, she thought it was enough for her to do the housework, after all, You had so much work to do. But later, You insisted on joining in, so she could only let it go.

Then, after seeing Yuya helping with housework, Ayana, who had been persuaded to go back, also joined in.

"That's pretty much it."

Watanabe Akie nodded with satisfaction.

If the brat doesn't help when he's free, she will definitely give him a beating.

Yes, according to traditional ideas, as a full-time housewife, you should take care of all the housework.

In a sense, this can be considered a clear division of labor.

But some things are not hard and fast rules, and sometimes, helping with housework in your free time can make your partner feel much more comfortable.

This can be considered as one of the little tips in daily life.

"You, he's very nice and takes good care of me."

As if she had heard the subtext of Watanabe Akie's words, Hamabe Ryoko pretended to say this unintentionally.

To be fair, You really has nothing to say about her.

"I can see that, otherwise you wouldn't mention him all the time."

Watanabe Akie smiled and teased her.

As a mother, she is very happy, or even keen to see such scenes.

"Yes."

Hamabe Ryoko admitted it openly.

Unlike other girls of the same age, she has always held the view that if something is there, it is there, and if something is not there, it is not there. If the person you like treats you well, why should you be embarrassed to admit it?
It would be better to admit it openly!
"It's great to be young." Watanabe Akie shook her head with a smile on her face. "But then again, when you go shopping together, do you also go to the department store? Or..."

She didn't finish her words, but just looked at Hamabe Ryoko silently, waiting for her next words.

Ryoko is a very smart girl and she must understand what she means.

"It depends on the situation, the time, and the demand. But relatively speaking, I go to large department stores more often. Firstly, they are closer, and secondly, there are more events going on there."

Talking about this, Hamabe Ryoko suddenly became interested. Her eyes lit up and she told in detail the event schedule of the department store she often went to.

"For example, on Wednesday afternoons, the seasonal vegetable section will have an event with 70% to 80% discounts on top of the original prices. On Saturday mornings, the fruit and vegetable section will also have discounts, but the discounts are not that high. For example, premium fruits may not even be discounted."

She could understand this, but she was somewhat dissatisfied.

If those premium fruits could be discounted, the Watanabe family's household expenses could be reduced.

"Given You's current income, he shouldn't be short of money, right?"

Watanabe Akiie asked without changing her expression.

Not to mention the currently extremely popular "Kafka on the Shore", just talking about the previous book "Norwegian Wood", the royalties alone would be a very considerable income.

"Of course, there is a shortage of them. He has told me more than once that there is no need to rush to buy during discount days, but I think that if we can save a little on things of the same quality, why not save a little?"

Hamabe Ryoko said this while pointing to the meat section nearby.

The two changed direction and walked over there.

They came here to buy meat.

The supply in the refrigerator has been reduced a lot because of yesterday's meal.

Need to add another part.

"And in my opinion, if you live together, spend your days together, and plan for the future together, you shouldn't be extravagant."

Of course, she also knew that with You's current income, it didn't matter if he spent lavishly.

It's just like she said herself, just save as much as you can for him.

If you save this money, maybe one day it will be useful.

But if possible, she hopes that day will never come.

She hoped that everything would go smoothly for her boy forever.

"Don't laugh at me, Auntie. Actually, at the beginning, I thought that during this period of high school, You and I would study hard, get into a good university, and then find a good job, moving forward step by step."

As Hamabe Ryoko spoke, she looked at the freshly cut beef in the refrigerator.

With the help of the white light from the refrigerator, she carefully observed the texture of the beef.

The large department store that Watanabe Aki brought her to was a good one, the kind with generally higher consumption, so the quality of the items was definitely guaranteed.

But if you can choose the best one at the same price, you can still choose it.

It won’t take much effort anyway.

"Then, once I have some savings, I will buy a house first. As for the wedding, it will just be a formality. It won't matter if I hold it later when I am better off. Besides, I don't have many relatives I am still in touch with."

Ryoko Hamabe moved closer to the refrigerator and pointed at the piece of beef on the far left.

"I want that piece of beef, please."

If possible, she would even just want the more essential part.

But unfortunately, this cannot be done.

"Ok."

The staff took out the piece of beef, weighed it on the electronic scale, packed it, and handed it to her.

"Thank you."

After a simple thank you, Hamabe Ryoko put the piece of beef into the shopping cart.

The two of them continued walking along the aisle.

"But he seems to be trying too hard, isn't he?"

Watanabe Akie continued the unfinished topic from before.

To be honest, she was a little touched.

Girls like Ryoko are rare in this era, especially since she is so beautiful.

For beautiful girls, the temptations they have to face are far more than they can imagine, and those paths that seem easier are actually every step on the edge of a cliff. If you are not careful, you will fall completely to the bottom of the valley.

After falling, it is very difficult to get out of this hell which is called easy but is actually a hell that devours people and eats bones.

Not to mention that even if you learn from your mistakes and move on, you will still eventually face the pain brought by that experience.

She had seen too many girls like this when she was in school.

"Yeah, he's great."

Even a little too good.

Hamabe Ryoko nodded slightly and silently added this sentence in her heart.

Maybe people are like this towards the person they really like. She would rather he was not so outstanding, so that she can hide him and enjoy his goodness alone.

But she also knew that such an idea was neither realistic nor fair to him.

"You are excellent too."

Watanabe Akie chuckled, then stopped, took her hand, and then put her hand on the handle of the shopping cart.

After listening to Ryoko's sincere words, she liked this little girl even more.

At the same time, there was also some more heartache.

She could understand what Ryoko meant when she said, "Besides, there are actually not many relatives I'm still in touch with."

This is usually the case for families that have experienced major changes.

Everyone will think about moving towards a better social circle, rather than joining a bad social circle.

"me?"

"Ah."

"Compared to You, I'm still far behind. The only thing I can do is probably to take good care of him as much as possible."

When she said this, Hamabe Ryoko's voice became unconsciously gentle.

"You can definitely do it, and..." Watanabe Akie stretched out her tone and smiled, "In my opinion, you are no worse than him, so you can be more confident."

Yes, she said that she would not interfere with her son's choice. After all, living together, to put it bluntly, is the business of the young couple, uh, not for young people like them.

But as an elder and as You's mother, she can personally have preferences for her daughters-in-law.

She also decided who to give the jewelry that Genichirō's mother had given her.

However, she will definitely make it flawless, and then buy a similar product, so that it will be fair and it won't be difficult for You.

Two-in-one, my family, it’s down today, just 4K, just a little bit shorter.

Shamelessly asking for a ticket!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

See you tomorrow, bro~~~~~
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(End of this chapter)