"Cough cough..." The driver coughed hard from the front of the taxi. He apologized, then stepped on the gas and, a few minutes later, brought the two to their destination.

In those few minutes, Yamada Ryo blushed, a rare occurrence for her. She blew on her hair and huddled up, pressing her forehead against Narusawa Kaede's chest.

Holding her felt similar to holding Toyokawa Shoko; it was like holding a large doll.

The phone rang again urgently. Ming Zefeng answered it and put it to his ear. He heard anxious shouts from the other end of the line.

"I didn't ask earlier, but where are you and that kid now, Liang? How many people are on the other side?"

So you didn't know where we were.

However, this sudden and flustered feeling...

Naruzawa Kaede glanced at Yamada Ryo, who was still burying his head in the sand, and could only say that he truly deserved to be her biological son.

He replied on the phone, "Uncle, it's a misunderstanding. Liang and I are at home..."

"Her dad, give me the phone..."

The woman's voice gradually grew louder; it was clearly Mrs. Yamada.

"It's Feng-kun, right?"

When Narusawa Kaede answered, Yamada Ryo also looked up and blinked.

Naruzawa looked at Yamada Ryo's face. Yamada Ryo was holding onto the corner of his clothes, smiling.

Naruzawa Kaede couldn't understand Yamada Ryo's smile at that moment.

[That should... solve the problem, right?]

Yamada Ryo blinked, and when she saw Narusawa Kaede looking at her, she guiltily avoided his gaze.

"I... I had no choice... Toyokawa Shoko is so amazing, I can't compare to her at all..."

Mingze Feng could feel the hand gripping his clothes tightening its grip even more.

Yamada Ryo murmured softly, "Kaede, hold me tight..."

On the other end of the phone was Mrs. Yamada's voice.

"Feng Jun, could you please stay with Liang a little longer? Her father and I have something we'd like to discuss with you..."

Inside the Yamada residence, Yamada Ryo was placed on the sofa. Narusawa Kaede looked around and saw a few socks and scattered blankets.

Scattered snack bags and packaging...

Let's tidy up before my uncle and aunt come back.

Yamada Ryo squatted on the sofa, hugging his knees. His gaze followed Narusawa Kaede's movements.

It's not that she's unwilling to move, she's just simply lazy. Perhaps you could get Yamada Ryo to be more diligent, but it's highly unlikely she will.

"Maple, I'm thirsty..."

Just as she was drinking the tea that Mingze Feng handed her, the doorbell rang.

Arrived.

Uncle and Aunt sat down on the sofa, and Mingze Feng was led to sit next to them, while Yamada Ryo stood to the side.

After the pleasantries, the conversation fell silent. Ming Zefeng was very curious about what the two elders wanted to say, but they were exchanging glances, clearly communicating in secret.

"Uncle, is there anything you need to say?" In front of Yamada Ryo's elders, Narusawa Kaede remained extremely polite. He chose to break the ice by speaking to his relatively familiar uncle, his good older brother with his arm around his shoulder.

The older brother pondered for a moment and said, "Since we're already here, I'd like to ask, Feng, have you ever thought about transferring schools? Liang and I have been discussing transferring recently, and you can come along too. Your aunt and I have already discussed it."

Transferring schools? Naruzawa Kaede glanced at Yamada Ryo, who winked at him. Naruzawa Kaede knew that his uncle owned hospitals, and quite successfully, with more than one.

Did they specifically ask if we were going to another city instead of Tokyo?

How can he understand what you're saying?

The aunt's gaze softened. "Feng, come be my son. He speaks so slowly, it's just that..."

My uncle has secured investment from Europe and plans to expand his hospital internationally. Next, they intend to take Yamada Ryo to Vienna, where they've already finalized deals with pharmaceutical companies; the main purpose is to invest.

This script looks strangely familiar.

“Her dad and I watched the video of your performance, although we don’t really understand it. But since Liang said you have talent.”

Auntie chuckled and said, “Once you get there, I’ll find you better teachers. You can study at a good music university and perform on the world’s most prestigious stages. We can provide all of that for you.”

"I have only one request: that Liang live a happy life."

Chapter 83 Ryo's Parents, Toyokawa Shoko (3k)

If only all of this had happened at the beginning of the story.

The orphaned boy met a rich young lady who wanted to take care of him.

The young lady's parents suggested he become their son-in-law. Perhaps he could even become her childhood sweetheart.

They were together in junior high school and were childhood sweethearts.

Let's travel together to a foreign land, rely on each other, spend half a lifetime hand in hand, hold hands and make a vow to grow old together.

—If everything really is that wonderful.

But where does something truly perfect exist?

Just like the lyrics say, ordinary and taken for granted...

Boarding this plane to Vienna signifies the official disappearance of the boy named Narusawa Kaede from Tokyo. And Narusawa Kaede, heading to Vienna, will become the male protagonist for Yamada Ryo in the future.

It means abandoning everything in Tokyo—friends, colleagues, even teammates. Treating everything here as a burden, and following Yamada Ryo.

This means a large sum of money. With Yamada's father's support, studies and career will no longer be a problem. Undoubtedly, this is the first step in the secret to success—recognizing a powerful father.

Naruzawa Kaede suddenly remembered that he and Yamada Ryo had also gotten together because of money.

But now, Mingze Feng realizes that he doesn't actually like money that much.

That day, I stood on the rooftop with the girl.

I witnessed the beauty of the young girl's face and her interesting soul.

Mingze Feng: "Uncle, I..."

Yamada Ryo quickly came over and hugged his arm, their fingers already intertwined, and she anxiously shook her arm.

"Feng, I do, I do!"

Yamada's father waved his hand: "Liang, wait a moment, calm down."

Aunt handed Yamada's father a lit cigarette; the smoke rose sparsely, adding to the oppressive atmosphere in the room.

Yamada Ryo suddenly had a bad feeling.

Yamada's father continued, "Kaede, it's fine that you like music. You can talk to Ryo more often in the future. The second generation goes into business, and the third generation learns the craft. We don't have any expectations for Ryo. We're only telling you all this because of Ryo."

“Living alone is not easy. You should know how to choose.” Yamada’s father rested his arms on his knees, a very authoritative posture, as if he were stating a matter of course.

"As for your friends, don't associate with them anymore. Drunkards and—"

"Dad!" Yamada Ryo interrupted anxiously, giving him a meaningful look.

"In short, they're all shady characters..."

Yamada's father and Yamada Ryo couldn't agree on anything and started arguing.

Mingze Feng took a deep breath and reflected on his earlier hesitation.

When faced with this choice between two options, Mingze Feng still recalls the scene from that afternoon when he stepped on the foot of that drunk woman.

He recalled the scene from that day when Hiroi Kikuri, flashing her fangs, reached out her hand to him. That eccentric, drunken older woman, with her unconventional and otherworldly demeanor, drew Narusawa Kaede closer and closer to her.

Let me lead you in the performance.

Naruzawa Kaede still remembers that day, the performance in front of Starry.

"I'm sorry, Uncle, but I've already made a promise that the band has no intention of disbanding. We're aiming for the championship in next spring's competition."

Yamada's father smiled, didn't try to persuade him further, and said a few more polite words. Then he took Naruzawa Kaede's hand and they went out the door together.

Yamada Ryo wanted to chase after her, but her mother stopped her, so she had no choice but to stay at home.

A short while later, Yamada's father, who had seen Naruzawa Kaede off, returned.

Yamada's father pulled a stack of photos from his pocket and slammed them on the table.

"Since he doesn't want to go, then forget it. Look at all this... That kid's not behaving himself, you should settle down too. Before, it was always your mom and me going, this time you come too..."

Yamada Ryo didn't bother listening to what else was said; she only glanced at the photos and got a general idea of ​​what they showed. It was nothing more than her father hiring a private investigator who had taken pictures of Narusawa Kaede in intimate situations with several women.

But she already knew those things.

Yamada Ryo bit her lip. She just... she just wanted to play with Narusawa Kaede.

This is not the ending Yamada Ryo wanted.

this is not.

"I'm going back to my room first."

As she spoke, she went up the stairs and headed towards her room on the second floor.

Yamada's mother reminded her from upstairs, "Your flight is tomorrow at noon. We'll leave once you've rested."

“This is for her own good,” Mr. Yamada said to Mrs. Yamada. He stroked his hair and yawned. “But that kid actually refused… If I had a rich father-in-law back then, I could have pulled this trick—”

"Oh, oh, oh, how so?" Yamada's mother smiled and squinted her eyes, "Our big boss is still thinking about that person?"

"Stop making fun of me, anyway..."

"When Liang grows up, he will understand us."

"Yes..."

......

The tram swayed along, and this time the radio was playing "Silent Night." The clear, ringing sound couldn't drown out the hissing sound of drafts coming through the windows.

A chill lingered, as if ghosts were singing in the carriage.

The windows rattled, and the tram stopped and started again.

Mingze Feng leaned against the iron railing, his head pressing against the hard, painful bar.

My elder brother's parting words still echo in my ears.

"Kid, whether you admit to these things or not... If you're not looking for my daughter, I'd still like to be your friend."

"I know your situation; living alone isn't easy. I respect you as a man, and I gave you a chance. Now that you've made your choice..."

"Now that things have come to this, let's part ways here, never to meet again."

These were the words Yamada-nii said when he said goodbye.

As Naruzawa Kaede scrolled through his phone, Yamada Ryo's message arrived quickly.

"Feng, there's a misunderstanding here. I didn't mean to force you. Please reconsider..."

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At this point, even if we were to take it as a matter of course, we should comfort her and reassure her.

Mingze Feng knew she was panicking.

If it weren't for what Yamada's father said, Narusawa Kaede would have turned back, climbed up to the second floor, and entered Yamada Ryo's room.

Yamada Ryo will be very happy, and even if he gets a beating from Yamada's father, it won't matter. After all, someone who breaks into a house to steal someone needs to be thick-skinned.

But why did you let Yamada Ryo have such a falling out with his family?

Naruzawa Kaede has no parents, and so do his neighbors.

If we consider Narusawa Kaede and Toyokawa Shoko as stray cats, then Narusawa Kaede was initially taken in by Yamada Ryo.

Naruzawa Kaede didn't want Yamada Ryo to also wander off.

Yamada's parents respected her wishes and lovingly protected her. Narusawa Kaede understood their thoughts and didn't want Yamada Ryo to develop a rift with her parents because of this.

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