Zongman: Even if I am reborn, I still want to live my daily life

Although she was trying to remain calm, she was clearly flustered, which made Takahashi Aoi find it somewhat amusing. She hadn't even said anything yet, but she had already blurted everything out. Nami was quite cute, wasn't she?

"Alright, I didn't say anything. What you're worried about won't happen. You'll always be by Xiao Mo's side."

"Thank you, young lady." Kagami quickly bowed slightly to express her gratitude. It was the young master who gave her light, and she did not want to lose it. The young master was her only reason for living.

Gao Yuyangkui looked at the girl in front of her. Sigh, how could she not know her background? That's why she wouldn't take her away from Xiao Mo.

"Alright, go back and ask Xiao Mo if he can go tomorrow, or maybe another day. Today is indeed quite important." Gao Yu Yang Kui brought the topic back on track, telling Kagami to go back and ask.

"Could you tell me what my fiancée looks like? Or her name? Otherwise, I won't know how to explain it when the young master asks. If I don't know any of this, the young master definitely won't care about that fiancée." Kagami understood Gao Yumo's personality. His attitude towards his fiancée depended on who she was, how good-looking she was, her personality, and so on. If he wasn't interested, then his fiancée would definitely not be as interesting to him as his original activities today.

"Just tell him it's the girl who asked me about last time. He should be able to figure it out. I don't have any photos of her here either. Just tell him that."

"Yes." Kagami nodded. Although she didn't know who it was, she figured the young master would know. She then took her leave and headed towards Gao Yumo's room, her mind preoccupied with her fiancée.

Meanwhile, Gao Yu Yangkui continued making breakfast. The egg was cold and a little burnt, so she threw it away and made a new one.

Chapter 6 My Fiancée is Kaguya Shinomiya

"Young Master, Miss has refused your request to go out," Kaname said to him after returning to Takahata's room.

When Gao Yumo finally got ready to go out, he specifically asked the maid who helped him buy him a set of clothes that wouldn't look too conspicuous. After all, his usual clothes were all designer brands, giving off the vibe of a rich young master. Coupled with his demeanor, he was even afraid that someone would kidnap him.

"Mom refused? Is something important happening today? Otherwise, she wouldn't have refused." Gao Yumo was taken aback when she heard Kagami's words, stopped what she was doing, and looked at Kagami-nee.

After all, the mother in this world almost never refuses his requests; she is a doting mother. He just wants to go out to buy things, which his mother should not refuse. The fact that she has refused means that something important must have happened today.

“Yes, it’s important. Miss said your fiancée will be coming to our house today, and we need your presence, since she is your fiancée.” Kagami emphasized the word “fiancée” when she said it. Gao Yumo gave her a strange look, but Kagami just continued to look at her young master with her serious expression.

Gao Yumo could only remain silent and skip the topic. How could he not see that Kaname had feelings for him? He wasn't a real six-year-old child.

"What's the deal with the fiancée? My mom was involved in this kind of thing with my grandma before. She must hate this kind of thing where they arrange marriages for their children, but it still happened. It must be my grandma. It can only be her. She seems to really enjoy this kind of thing." Gao Yumo said to herself. Although Kaname had heard a lot of secrets that she shouldn't know, she pretended not to know them.

"Yes, it was arranged by the head of the family." That was all she could say.

"So, who is it? You know what? I'm not really interested. After all, I was only six years old when they arranged a fiancé for me. I don't know why they did that." Gao Yumo shook his head. He couldn't understand his grandmother's thought process. She said that arranging a fiancé for his mother back then was because of family inheritance. So why is she arranging one for him now?

“I don’t know.” Kagami shook her head, but Gao Yumo was not surprised. After all, it was impossible for a maid to know, even if the maid was his personal maid. Just as he was thinking this, Kagami continued.

"But the young lady said it was a girl you asked her about, and that you would definitely understand if she said that."

Then Kaname saw Takahata's expression change from somewhat angry to calm, and then to happy. Kaname's heart sank, but she felt helpless.

Gao Yumo immediately knew who it was, after all, he had asked his mother about one person, Kaguya Shinomiya!

However, despite her happiness, it was clear that Nami's mood had suddenly soured. As for why? Well, it goes without saying! It was about her fiancé. If Nami liked him, she couldn't possibly remain calm about the appearance of her fiancé.

He stepped forward and hugged Waka Nami, though he only reached a little over half her height. "Nami-neechan, I will never abandon you just because I have a fiancée. You will always be my Nami-neechan, my personal maid, and even..."

Gao Yumo didn't finish speaking, but winked at Waka Nami, which successfully made Waka Nami laugh. Gao Yumo rarely saw Nami smile, she was so beautiful!

"I believe you, my young master." Kaname bent down and kissed Gao Yumo on the cheek, then reluctantly let go of Gao Yumo's arms and took a step back. Although she hid it well, Gao Yumo could still tell that she was very shy, even if it was just a kiss on his cheek.

"Of course you can trust me." Gao Yumo didn't make any further promises. After all, he was only a 6-year-old boy, and promises made at that age would seem fake. Time would tell. He wasn't someone who was fickle and easily bored; he was a compassionate person!

"I am waiting."

----split line----

Gao Yumo brought Kagami to their family's restaurant because he was going to meet his fiancée, Kaguya Shinomiya, later. Gao Yumo had already changed into a casual outfit, the kind that looked very formal, and given his demeanor, there shouldn't be any problem.

"Xiao Mo, you're here. Today I made you an egg and ham sandwich with milk." Gao Yuyang's cooking skills could only support her to make these kinds of things. After all, she didn't even have much time to learn how to cook anymore. As for what she was busy with? Of course, she was taking over the family business.

She originally had no interest in any of these things, so her mother planned to hand over the management of the family business to Gao Yumo, who was only in her fifties and far from retirement.

However, after Gao Yuyangkui learned that her Xiao Mo was not interested in the family and did not want to inherit it, she was afraid that her mother would get angry and quarrel with Xiao Mo, or that other bad things would happen. She couldn't help either side.

The last resort is for her to take over, even if she has no interest in it, but for her son's sake, she can do it!

Gao Yumo was aware of this matter, so he, who had previously had no interest in the family business, decided to take over after his mother had been in charge for more than ten years and he had achieved his dream, so that his mother could have a good rest.

He had no doubt that he could achieve his dream. At that time, his mother was probably in her early forties. After all, she is only 26 years old now. She found him when she was 20 years old, which was also the year she graduated from university.

"Okay, Mom." Gao Yumo couldn't refuse at all, nor did he care what Gao Yuyangkui made for him. He enjoyed this motherly love, which made him feel that breakfast was delicious every day!

Gao Yumo was eating breakfast, with Kaname standing behind him, practically motionless.

Meanwhile, her mother, Gao Yuyang, sat opposite her, admiring her son as he ate. Even after watching him for years, she couldn't get enough! Xiao Mo is so adorable; he must have made the most important decision of his life back then!

"Nami should have already told you about her fiancé, right? Have you guessed who it is?" Takahata Aoi glanced at Waka Nami, then looked at Takahata Sumi and asked.

Gao Yumo swallowed the last bit of his sandwich, and Waka Nami behind him picked up a napkin to wipe his mouth. Although Gao Yumo had already said that he didn't need it, Waka Nami insisted on doing so.

"Kaguya Shinomiya, that's right." Gao Yumo gave her name, there couldn't be anyone else.

"You got it right, Xiao Mo is so smart. So, are you willing? Is it her? After all, you inquired about her before. This marriage is actually largely because you asked me about Kaguya Shinomiya last time, and someone told Mother about it, and that's how it happened. She probably thought you were very interested in Kaguya Shinomiya."

"Is that so! I was wondering why it was so sudden. I do have feelings for her, and this is a marriage alliance between two families for the sake of their relationship, right? It's a win-win situation, and I can't refuse." Gao Yumo agreed; he couldn't refuse such a good thing, which was a good thing in his eyes.

Chapter 7 Is this her fiancée? Isn't this a hostage?

“She should be here this afternoon. You two will be starting elementary school soon. If you go to the same elementary school, you can build a better relationship. What do you think?” Gao Yuyangkui looked at Gao Yumo gently. Although the elementary school arrangement wasn’t with Shinomiya Kaguya, it was a simple matter for them to choose which school to attend.

“If it’s just elementary school, that’s fine.” Gao Yumo stroked his chin. Elementary school was no problem, but starting from junior high, he had a different plan, which he had already made.

"Oh? It seems you have some plans for the future? Then I'll look forward to seeing what you're going to do. Don't worry, Mom will support you. But are you only planning to build a good relationship with Kaguya in elementary school? From what you've said, you're not planning to go to junior high and high school with her?" Gao Yuyangai was still sitting there with a gentle expression, seemingly indifferent to Gao Yumo's future plans.

"Yes, I've already decided on my high school, so I'm planning to go to a middle school nearby too. It's just a regular school, should that be okay?" Gao Yumo revealed a little. How should I put it? He found it online, and he also saw several schools he was familiar with. This one was the one he was most familiar with but also quite unfamiliar with. However, he thought he could see the school he wanted.

As for Shuchiin Academy, which Shinomiya Kaguya will attend later, it's not that it's not good, but it feels like that school would be very oppressive, and the academic pressure would definitely be huge, which doesn't fit the ordinary daily life he wants.

He's already been to school twice, and this time he just wants to have fun and doesn't want to go to school anymore.

"Okay, I understand. I need to talk to my mother about this and see how she arranges things. You don't have any objections, right?" Gao Yuyangkui could easily agree to ordinary matters, but since this involves the cooperating family, and she hasn't taken over the family yet, she can't make arrangements directly. Otherwise, her mother will give her a long lecture.

Moreover, she wasn't sure whether she should help Gao Yumo. Although she could help Xiaomo unconditionally, she knew that such a big matter concerning the future couldn't be taken lightly. Since she couldn't make the decision, she would leave it to her mother, the head of the family.

"Grandma? She shouldn't have any objections, right?"

It's not just Gao Yuyangkui who spoils him at home; his grandmother, Gao Yuli, spoils him just as much. If he tries to be cute, he'll surely get his grandmother's approval, right?

“I agree. Let Xiao Mo choose which school he wants to go to.” Unexpectedly, while the two were chatting in the restaurant, Grandma Gao Yuli’s voice came from behind. All three people in the restaurant looked towards the door and saw Gao Yuli standing there with a kind smile on her face. Although she was called Grandma, that was just a title. Gao Yuli was actually only in her 50s and was very well-maintained, looking like she was in her 30s.

"Grandma!" Gao Yumo saw Gao Yuli appear and went straight over to hug her. Of course, he was only tall enough to hug her legs. Gao Yuli also patted her good grandson's head.

"Mother, why are you here?" Although Gao Yumo and Gao Yuyangkui still live in the same house as before, Gao Yuli no longer lives here. Instead, she went to a place closer to the company and rarely comes back.

"Weren't you supposed to introduce Xiao Mo to your fiancée today? Of course I came. You should have told him, right? Did Xiao Mo agree?" Gao Yuli looked at her grandson. She didn't actually want to introduce Xiao Mo to any fiancée so early, but Xiao Mo actually went to inquire about a girl, and this girl was Shinomiya Kaguya, who was the same age as her. And their family had a cooperation with the Shinomiya family, which made this happen.

Of course, she was certain that Xiao Mo's feelings for Shinomiya Kaguya were not just curiosity, but definitely affection, so she asked the head of the Shinomiya family, and the two sides reached an agreement.

"I agree." Gao Yumo nodded and said to his grandmother with a smile. Although this was not what he expected, it was still quite in line with his expectations.

"Good that you agree. This outfit is very stylish. By the way, now that you know about that girl from the Shinomiya family, you should know that her personality is a bit..." Gao Yuli didn't know how to describe Shinomiya Kaguya.

"Cold?" Gao Yumo said, "That must be it."

"Cold? That's a very apt description, but that's just a protective coloration, a protective coloration to keep you out of the huge Shinomiya family. Xiao Mo, do you understand?" Gao Yuli hoped that Xiao Mo wouldn't feel uncomfortable because of her personality when she met Shinomiya Kaguya today.

Although Xiao Mo had inquired about Kaguya Shinomiya, he was unsure how much information he knew. He had always been well-liked and pampered by the people around him since childhood. He wondered if he could handle a personality like Kaguya Shinomiya's.

"I know Grandma, not all big families are as harmonious as our Gao Yu family. Their Shinomiya family is very chaotic, right? Factional struggles and all that."

Gao Yuli looked at Xiao Mo in surprise. Wasn't it said that Xiao Mo had no interest in family management? Hasn't he still learned a little bit? Although it's not much, it's a good start.

"Okay, good that you understand. By the way, this fiancée thing isn't about the future. It's not that you're engaged now, but that Kaguya Shinomiya will be living in our house. I don't know if you understand what this means." Gao Yuli wanted Xiao Mo to talk about things like family hostages. Kaguya Shinomiya was essentially a hostage given to the Gao Yu family. She'd heard that Kaguya Shinomiya was an illegitimate child, and the family head probably didn't feel any remorse giving her to their family.

However, Gao Yumo had no such thoughts at all; he was only shocked. This situation was somewhat beyond his expectations!

Looking at Xiao Mo's expression, Gao Yuli knew that he hadn't thought of anything, but she wasn't discouraged. Was Xiao Mo determined to inherit the family he didn't want to inherit because Yang Kui was working so hard every day?

He will have to learn all of these things in the future. It is said that his daughter did not want to inherit the family business before, and neither did his grandson. But when his grandson did not want to inherit the family business, his daughter became the one who wanted to inherit it. And when his daughter became the one who wanted to inherit the family business, his grandson became the one who wanted to inherit it.

Gao Yuli didn't have any special thoughts. She only knew that this was family affection, something rare in large families. Gao Yuli was very proud that her Gao Yu family hadn't become like other families, where, although they were related by blood, they were like enemies.

Although Xiao Mo is not related to them by blood, he has strengthened their family ties, which makes her love this grandson even more!

After all, it was Xiao Mo who repaired her relationship with her daughter; otherwise, what would happen if a spoiled young lady who knew nothing went out into the world? Gao Yuli regretted what happened that day.

That day changed her; she realized that no one's family interests were as important as a daughter or kinship!

Chapter 8 Kaguya Shinomiya's Past

"Kaguya, you should know why we're here today, right?"

Inside a moving car, a man dressed in an elegant suit sat and spoke to Kaguya Shinomiya, who was sitting opposite him.

"I know my father, my fiancée, right?" Kaguya Shinomiya looked at the man opposite her expressionlessly. This was her father, Kaguya Shinomiya, a father to whom she couldn't quite describe her feelings, after all, she was an illegitimate child, her mother.

Kaguya Shinomiya bit her lip. Her mother had passed away after giving birth to her. All she knew was that her mother wasn't her father's wife, a fact she'd heard from people in those families. Did they think she couldn't hear? They told her those things behind her back. (PS: I changed Kaguya Shinomiya's backstory; it's not shown now, but I did change her mother's character. You know how it was before—I couldn't stand the original.)

Looking at her daughter, no one knew what she was thinking. Did she care about Kaguya? Did she have any familial affection for her? She certainly did. This was also the reason she sent her daughter to Takahata's house.

To keep Kaguya away from the infighting within the family and prevent her from becoming a tool for her sons to fight for the family fortune, the Takahata family, one of the four great families, perfectly met this requirement. Sending Kaguya there would ensure that none of her sons would dare to do anything to her, no matter how bold they were.

He no longer had the energy to manage them. He had witnessed his sons' infighting, and they were only restraining themselves because he was still alive. However, his health was deteriorating, and he estimated that he wouldn't live much longer. He had no choice but to send Kaguya away ahead of schedule, hoping that Kaguya would understand.

But Kaguya probably wouldn't understand, would she? In Kaguya's eyes, he is a father who doesn't care about her and now wants to kick her out of the house and send her to someone else's house, calling her his fiancée, but who knows what she'll be like when she's actually in someone else's house?

Although he chose the Gao Yu family instead of the other two, the head of the Gao Yu family valued family ties highly after his daughter ran away from home. His daughter became his Achilles' heel, and he also had a grandson who was not related to him by blood. These were all secrets that everyone knew, at least in each of the families.

This kind of family that values ​​kinship is his only choice, but there is also an element of gambling involved, after all, who knows if they will see Kaguya as their family?

Kaguya wasn't sitting there alone; beside her was her maid, Hayasaka Ai, who had grown up with her since childhood. Hayasaka Ai was a maid specially assigned to Kaguya by Shinomiya Kan'an. The two had grown up together, which could be seen as a small act of care from Shinomiya Kan'an for Kaguya.

The two will live together in Gao Yu's house afterward; according to ancient terms, this is what is called a dowry maid.

Hayasaka Ai looked at Shinomiya Gan'an, her eyes concealing her disgust for this man. But who was Shinomiya Gan'an? The head of the Shinomiya family, how could he not see through her? Yet he said nothing, after all, he knew perfectly well why this little girl disliked him—because he himself sometimes disliked himself.

Today might be the longest he'll spend with his daughter, but it will likely be the last; his body really can't take it anymore.

Kaguya Shinomiya still maintained her expressionless demeanor, as if she wanted to keep everyone away, but her inner thoughts were actually quite active.

But no matter what the three people present are thinking, today's events will not change.

----split line----

Kaguya Shinomiya gazed at the scenery outside the window. The three of them remained silent throughout the journey. Kaguya kept looking at the scenery, while Karen Shinomiya wanted to say something but had no idea how to interact with his daughter.

Only Hayasaka Ai's gaze towards Shinomiya Gan'an became increasingly undisguised in disgust; in her eyes, Shinomiya Gan'an was someone who sold her daughter.

She just hoped that the young lady wouldn't be bullied at the Takaha family's house. She had looked up some information about the Takaha family, and at least on the surface, it seemed to be a conglomerate with a much better reputation than the Shinomiya family.

Kaguya Shinomiya's eyes flickered as she saw that they had driven through a large gate—they had arrived!

She was actually very nervous inside. She understood her father's behavior to some extent, but she was also happy to be able to leave the Shinomiya family and her father. She had longed for family affection since she was a child, but no one in her family could give her that. Everyone spoke ill of her behind her back.

If she had to name her only friend and family, it would be Hayasaka Ai, who was right beside her. That's why she wanted to bring her along when she came here. Her father did the same, and so did Hayasaka Ai.

"We've arrived." Shinomiya Gan'an had been trying to find something to talk about the whole way, but she hadn't said a word until they reached their destination. In the end, all she could say was that they had arrived.

The car stopped, and the driver came over and opened the back door for them. Shinomiya Kanan got out first, followed by Shinomiya Kaguya and Hayasaka Ai.

Gao Yuli and Gao Yumo were already waiting at the door. Since the two families were of equal status, they should be treated with respect. Of course, this was also because it was the arrival of Shinomiya Kaguya, Gao Yumo's fiancée. Gao Yuli wanted the head of the Shinomiya family to know that the Gao Yu family would treat his daughter well, so they should be given importance.

"Hello, Mr. Shinomiya Kan'an, welcome. This must be your daughter, she's so cute." Gao Yuli walked forward with a smile, first shaking hands with Shinomiya Kan'an, then looking at Shinomiya Kaguya and smiling at her.

Gao Yumo followed behind his grandmother, wearing the same clothes, a small suit jacket, with a smile. He didn't make any extra movements at first, as it was time for the two family heads to communicate, and he was the junior, so it wasn't his turn yet.

"Hello, Miss Gao Yuli, you look so young. This is my daughter, Shinomiya Kaguya. Kaguya, please say hello to Aunt Gao Yuli." Shinomiya Yan'an also quickly shook hands with Gao Yuli. Although their Shinomiya family is still one of the four major families, it can no longer compare with the Gao Yu family. One reason is that his health is failing, and the other is that the internal struggles within the family are too severe.

"Why call me 'Auntie'? According to seniority, you should call me 'Grandma.' Come on, say 'Grandma' and let me hear it." Gao Yuli waved her hand. Calling her 'Auntie' would mess up the seniority, but she knew that Shigu Yan'an was just flattering her, saying that she was young.

"Hello, Grandma Takaha." Kaguya Shinomiya said politely, placing her hands in front of her and bowing slightly to Takaha. Ai Hayasaka next to her also bowed.

"Good boy, this is my grandson, Gao Yumo, the child you're getting engaged to this time. You two get to know each other." Gao Yuli patted Shinomiya Kaguya's head. She was very satisfied with the child. Then she pointed to Gao Yumo and told the two of them to get to know each other.

"Hello, my name is Gao Yumo." Gao Yumo heard himself and walked up to Shinomiya Kaguya with a smile that was neither unpleasant nor overly offensive, trying his best to give the Shinomiya family a good first impression. He extended his right hand forward.

Kaguya Shinomiya also extended her right hand and shook hands with Takayuki, her face completely expressionless. This girl, who had lived in the Shinomiya family since childhood and longed for family affection, received a strict education, and under these circumstances, she was born as the Ice 'Kaguya'.

But as Gao Yuli said before, this is just a disguise, a way for the girl to protect herself.

Chapter 9: Kaguya Shinomiya on High Alert

Kaguya Shinomiya's first impression of Gao Yumo was not what Gao Yumo had imagined; in fact, it wasn't good. After all, outward pretense was something nobles like them had to learn. Although the better Gao Yumo performed now, the more Kaguya Shinomiya would think he was hypocritical, this was actually Gao Yumo's usual state.

Gao Yumo's first impression of Kaguya Shinomiya was that she was cold and made people not want to get close to her, but this was useless to Gao Yumo. He understood Kaguya's personality, and at least for now, this was not her true self.

He also glanced at Hayasaka Ai, who was standing next to Kaguya Shinomiya. She was the same, expressionless and serious. Is this the basic quality of a maid?