Living with a magical girl, but a weirdo cadre

　Shortly after Yaochuan Guang returned, he also went home.

　On their return trip, they also brought them several boxes of Australian specialty products – dried kangaroo meat.

　It's one of those unpackaged, three-no-product snacks—no production date, no quality certificate, and no manufacturer's name.

　But Cong Yu can guarantee that the kangaroo meat is fresh.

　However, there was no doubt that the three people holding the jerky looked somewhat embarrassed, just like when they were in a members-only restaurant.

　"Cong Yu, what kind of meat is this?"

　Yao Chuanguang chewed the jerky in his hand with great difficulty, as if he were chewing on a chew stick: "Horse meat? It tastes a bit strange."

　After taking a bite, Lan Tianzhu lost interest and revealed the answer before Cong Yu could say anything: "Kangaroo meat... tastes a bit sour, obviously."

　Did you taste it?

　Hmm... no matter how much pepper, chili, and other spices you add, the gamey smell still can't be masked for a magical girl.

　Cong Yu nodded, agreeing with Lan Tianzhu's words. He said, "It's a local specialty given to me by a friend who studied in Australia... Is it because I can't get used to the taste? Actually, even the locals in Australia can't get used to it."

　Yao Chuan Guang nodded, watching Xiao Cui munching away... She tilted her head, not noticing anything amiss.

　This child is so pitiful; he must have never eaten snacks since he was a child.

　Thinking this, Yaochuan Guang revealed a loving look in his eyes.

　Cong Yu knew that Yao Chuan Guang was definitely overthinking things, because Xiao Cui was the kind of person who thought "Indian Secret Recipe Aloe Vera Juice" tasted good.

　Xiao Cui's tastes can only be described as having a very high upper and lower limit.

　Or perhaps... she just likes weird and unusual flavors?

　"Did you have fun, Nagura-chan?"

　To Yaochuan Guang's words, Cong Yu shrugged: "It's alright, although the journey itself was a bit tiring."

　It was indeed quite tiring; killing kangaroos had exhausted him.

　However, I've temporarily entrusted this matter to the doctor... Although I'm a little worried, the doctor is generally quite reliable.

　"It was a rare treat to catch up with old friends, and it felt pretty good... How about you? Did you have fun at Yuan'an's house?"

　Cong Yu responded in this way.

　Yao Chuanguang immediately showed a rather complicated expression: "The first two days were alright... but then I just said goodbye."

　In this way, Yaochuan Guang rambled on and on about the Yuanan family's affairs to Congyu again... something he had already told Xiaolan and Xiaocui before.

　As Yaochuan Guang spoke, Lantian Zhu nodded and added, "I recently saw in the news that the head of the Toshiro family, Toshiro Hikosuke, has become a person in an unconscious state."

　That's a very elegant way of putting it, but it's basically just a person in a vegetative state, right?

　Hmm, Hikosuke Toshiki... it sounds like progress.

　It has a sense of development, but unfortunately the people and names don't match.

　Cong Yu didn't take it to heart, but instead reached out and patted Xiao Cui and Lan Tianzhu's heads: "How have you two been these past few days?"

　Xiao Cui nestled into Cong Yu's arms and said the truth: "It's so great!"

　When Cong Yu asked this question, Lan Tianzhu awkwardly turned his head away.

　Cong Yu: "..."

　What's wrong with you?! You're making me really anxious! You didn't take my pillow, blankets, or clothes to do anything, did you?!

　In fact, no...

　It's not that nothing happened, it's just that the victim wasn't Cong Yu, or the table, or anything else.

　But...

　(Yaochuan Guang's body pillow: Soaked...soaked—)

　Chapter 196 What? It actually worked in the end?

　When it comes to Fengdu, the presence of four families seems to be indispensable in every aspect of Fengdu's life...

　The Dongshang family, the Xijia family, the Yuanan family, and the Jinhai family.

　It's hard to say they've reached the level of "super conglomerates" or "control the economic lifeline."

　But there's no doubt they are very rich.

　Moreover, many large companies operate in Fengdu.

　For example, the Jin Hai family is one of the investors in the Fuuto Magical Girl Agency, and they also own many travel companies.

　Dongshangjia, on the other hand, operates numerous chain department stores in Japan, focusing on the development of the retail industry.

　Of course, this doesn't mean that they don't get involved in any other areas besides their core business and its "ancestral methods".

　Although I won't participate in the management, I will still make investments.

　As for the Far Shore family... they are mainly involved in the operation of the cultural and entertainment industry, including movies, TV series, music, performances, etc.

　Farshore Home has numerous affiliated companies, covering all aspects of content creation, production, and distribution.

　There are even record companies, music copyright companies, and the like...

　Of course, there's also real estate... This is something that large families are more or less familiar with, so there's no need to say which side is more "important".

　Such a complex and extensive business scope caused the Far Shore family to experience a long period of growing pains during the "change of head of the family".

　Gareth on the other side of the shore is extremely busy all day long; he's basically either at some company or on his way to some company.

　I don't even have time to play games anymore.

　"That concludes the meeting. In the second half of this year, we will continue to empower the industry and build a talent agency ecosystem centered around Far Shore Film & Television."

　"Seize new pain points in the market, target new directions in market gaps, and study new ways to approach the market... The next works must be innovative enough."

　Gareth said this, modifying the tone set by his father: "We can't stick to the old ways anymore. First, quickly finish the work at hand, and then start trying to step out of your comfort zone and build a new closed loop in a new dimension... That's it, everyone, thank you for your hard work, meeting adjourned."

　After the meeting concluded and the new direction for Farshore Interactive Entertainment's series of industries was outlined, a weary-looking Farshore Gareth got into his car.

　"..." Gareth, who looked like he was close to death, asked the maid who started the car, "Nagashima, what's the itinerary for the next leg of the trip?"

　To the pale-faced Gareth on the distant shore, the maid known as Yongdao recalled: "Go to the Dongshang family and break off the engagement with Miss Shiitake Mushroom Pig."

　Hahaha! Mushroom pig... hahaha.

　Thinking of this, Gareth from the Far Shore wanted to laugh... but not because he was criticizing the plump lady, nor was he mocking her figure or anything like that.

　I'm just simply unhappy with the old man's arrangements.

　"Ha ha……"

　After forcing a smile, Gareth tried to cheer himself up, but failed... he was still somewhat listless.

　He slept for about two hours in those three days.

　He's too busy, although some of the work is extra due to his need for rapid change. But even excluding that, there's still a lot to do.

　From this perspective, it's not entirely unacceptable that the old man was so busy, considering he was the head of the household.

　But from a child's perspective...

　Sorry, it still doesn't work.

　"The drive takes about 15 minutes. Young master, you can take a nap."

　Upon hearing the maid's voice, Gareth from the Far Shore nodded silently and closed his eyes: "Thank you for your trouble. Please wake me up later."

　"..." Almost the instant he finished speaking, he fell asleep and began to breathe evenly and quietly.

　If we don't wake him up, he could probably sleep for a whole day and night.

　"Are you this tired?"

　The maid was startled by the voice coming from Gareth in the back seat and turned her head.

　Then, it was discovered that it was Cong Yu who had appeared at some unknown time.

　Why did it suddenly appear on the car? How terrifying!

　But compared to the terrified maid, Cong Yu felt she needed to be more terrified: "Watch where you're going, Miss Maid."

　In response, the maid, who had been turning her head while driving, resumed focusing on driving... otherwise, a fatal accident would be a greater loss than a gain.

　"I've heard about your plan from the doctor. You did it very cleanly, without any flaws, which is good."

　. "

　Cong Yu said this, looking at Gareth on the distant shore who was waking up in a daze: "However, I am still a little curious... what exactly does your father mean to you?"

　As Cong Yu said this, she simply sat in the car and asked Gareth from the other side of the shore with curiosity, "I'm not testing your moral standards, mine aren't high either... I just want to know, after all, your grandfather and I are friends."

　I wonder if Rhodes Island already knows about this.

　However, even if he knew, he probably wouldn't interfere or do anything... Right now, he's probably still enjoying the happiness of family and marriage.

　The same applies to Gardenia jasminoides.

　"Father? Hmm..."

　Gareth said this from the far shore, pausing for a moment as he squinted and organized his thoughts: “He is an unpersuasive burden, a stubborn rust hanging over us siblings.”

　A father is a burden.

　This is truly a father's way of speaking.

　However, to put it simply... Gareth Far Shore believes he has the right to disobey his father's orders, but he realizes that Alisa Far Shore will eventually compromise in the struggle.

　So, in order to prevent his sister's life from being controlled from then on, he made this decisive decision?

　It turns out he was a deeply hidden siscon.

　"I see, then I understand more or less."

　As Cong Yu said this, she patted her bottom and said goodbye: "However, you should still be careful about things like announcing an engagement."

　You should at least save face for the other person. Never, ever agree to anything like a three-year agreement... Even if the marriage doesn't happen, the feelings will remain.

　Anyway, we're no longer in an era where arranged marriages by parents are of paramount importance.

　If you want to find an excuse that won't hurt either side's feelings, it's incredibly easy... like, "My father is dying, and I'm too busy to get married."

　Just say it politely.

　Under Cong Yu's instructions, Gareth from the far shore nodded as if he understood: "I see, then I will be more polite."

　With that answer, Gareth on the distant shore watched as Cong Yu sank into the illusory image of a snake's mouth that appeared on the seat, and he pondered.

　"So, does the eldest daughter of the Dongshang family have something about her that catches Cong Yu's eye?"

　Muttering to himself, Gareth decided to take the annulment of the engagement seriously.

　-

　Years later, when Cong Yu is at Gareth's wedding on the other side of the river, he will surely remember that distant afternoon when he advised Gareth to be polite in announcing the engagement.

　Chapter 197 Little Blue is useless again (sad)

　[Gareth from the Far Shore: I've met Miss Dong Shang. Her name is Dong Shang Ya Hui Xiang. She's incredibly fat, no wonder she weighs over 300 pounds...]

　[Cong Yu: So after you called off the engagement, was the other person very angry?]

　[Gareth from the Far Shore: Actually, I didn't annul the engagement; I just made up an excuse to appease the Dong Shang family.]

　[Cong Yu: Playing with emotions? I'm going to tell your sister.]

　[Gareth from the Far Shore: No, no, no!]

　[Gareth from the Far Shore: That's right. While I am indeed envious of the resources and alliances offered by the Dong Shang family, I don't have those kinds of thoughts.]

　[Yuan'an Gareth: Dong Shang Ya Huixiang's way of speaking and thinking is very much to my liking, and we had a pretty good chat.]

　[Gareth from the Far Shore: Let's put marriage aside for now. As a like-minded friend, I think she can be a great help to me.]

　[Cong Yu: ...]

　[Cong Yu: Whatever makes you happy.]

　Anyway, given Gareth's age, he should still be in the stage where he's fully focused on his career... It's always better to have more friends than more enemies.

　Cong Yu was casually typing on her phone, unaware that Yao Chuan Guang was quietly approaching from behind... at least that's how Yao Chuan Guang saw it.