Chapter 3: The Trial of the Steward (2-in-1 Chapter)

"Sister. ”

Nagi walked over and sat down in front of Hanabi, and when she saw Hanabi's expressionless face, she shouted a little uneasily. Now she is just like an ordinary little sister who is worried about her sister's blame for getting into trouble.

For Sanzenin Nagi, there are few people and things in this world that can make her afraid. But she is the only one who is very afraid of her anger at her twin sister.

I don't know exactly when it started, maybe when I was five years old, my mother died suddenly, my sister suddenly reduced the long sleep time every day, and in the midst of many ill-intentioned eyes, she took over the responsibility of taking care of herself from her grandfather.

"Let's have breakfast first!" Closing the newspaper, Hanabi nodded slightly to Nagi, signaling that we would talk about things later.

On the other side, Clough removed the newspaper and breakfast tea, and Maria pushed the food cart through the door.

Napkins are spread out on both sides.

Breakfast consisted of two pieces of white bread coated with strawberry jam, plus a strip of bacon and a poached egg, and a glass of milk.

Simple breakfast but very nutritious.

After more than ten years of aristocratic education, Hanabi finally has the posture of a woman chewing slowly when eating, and the use of knives and forks does not make a sound, and the room seems quiet.

Skillful movements and elegant posture, even if there is no bright restaurant, it gives people the impression of a real lady at first glance.

"It's amazing, is this the real eldest lady!" Xiao Sa's heart was a little touched.

Since I met Nagi again, because Nagi has always been very close to her, I haven't really felt that Nagi is a wealthy lady. But today, after seeing the fireworks, from a simple breakfast, he has a feeling that he deserves to be the eldest lady!

About a quarter of an hour later.

Placing the knives and forks side by side, he picked up a napkin from his lap and wiped his lower lip, and Hanabi placed the napkin on the table casually.

On the other side, Nagi also stopped eating.

"Three days. After looking at Nagi's somewhat uneasy gaze, Hanabi suddenly said.

Nagi was a little puzzled at first, but suddenly her face changed dramatically, as if she had fallen into the end of the world.

"Sister .." She cried out softly, as if she wanted to plead for something.

"Say one more word and add a day. ”

"Wooh. Nagi's face turned pale in an instant, as if he had lost all his life.

"Miss!!" Xiao Sa shouted with concern when she saw Xiao Nagi like this.

"I... It's okay... Xiao Sa.." Nagi barely raised her head, revealing a smiling face.

"But... Yes!"

"Ayasaki, right!" Hanabi interrupted him as she leaned back in her chair.

"Yes, Miss Dream. Ayasaki's heart suddenly sounded in his ears as the unclear words Maria had spoken to him before he came in rang in again.

"Xiaosa, when you go in, you have to be careful. ”

Be careful, be careful of what?

Xiao Sa didn't understand it before, but now he suddenly understood. The pressure on Hanabi was too great. Just sitting there made him feel like he was being pressed hard by the heavy stones, and he couldn't breathe.

"Stand up a little bit. After breakfast, Hanabi seemed a little lazy, and she lazily supported her side face with her right hand and commanded.

"Hey!" Xiao Sa approached, bowing his head slightly to show his respect.

After standing up, Xiao Sa only felt that there was a pair of invisible eyes looking at him, he knew the owner of the gaze, but this pair of eyes was too deep, and it seemed to see through everything about him.

A moment of silence.

"Like, really like, what do you think, Clough. Hanabi suddenly asked Clough.

"As you can see, Miss, this kid does look like Miss Zizi!" Clough said softly, standing behind Hanabi, like a standard butler.

"Lady Zizi!!" Maria was a little surprised, and couldn't help but look at Xiao Sa carefully, and said, "Really, it's seven points similar to Lady Zizi." ”

"Miss Zizi?" Xiao Sa wondered in his heart. "Who is she?"

"Really?" Nagi was also a little surprised.

Looking at Xiao Sa's appearance carefully, it really looks very similar to Zizi's mother, no wonder I always feel that Xiao Sa is very kind. If it weren't for my sister, I really wouldn't have noticed it.

"It's so nostalgic!" Hanabi sighed suddenly.

"Miss. Clough tried to say something, but was stopped by Hanabi waving.

"For the sake of this face, and for the sake of the fact that you saved Nagi, I don't pursue what happened this morning, but you can leave the Three Thousand Courtyard House later! ”

"Ahh !!" Xiao Sa lost his voice instantly.

"Sister!" Nagi stood up excitedly.

"Miss. ”

"It was decided. Hua Huo frowned slightly, and said categorically.

"But sister, it's my fault that I don't care about Xiaosa's business at all."

"Miss, Xiao Sa didn't mean it. Maria followed suit. Xiao Sa is already a very poor child, and if he is kicked out, he will really have nowhere to go.

Even if it is offensive to the eldest lady, I have to persuade her.

"Because I know he didn't mean it, I'm going to let him go, do you know how much I lost because he followed the ball just now?"

"How much, I paid it back for Xiaosa. Nagi said straight.

"10 billion. ”

"I'm going to..."

"Dollars. Hanabi spat out the last two words.

Nagi was stunned.

10 billion yen and 10 billion dollars are two different concepts. Even if it's her, she can't take it out. Maybe she won't be able to take it out until she takes charge of the Three Thousand Courtyards.

"How could it be. Nagi said dumbfounded, and then retorted, "It must be a lie, how can it be so much money." ”

"Huh... Ha.. Ha ha.... Xiao Sa, who had just come back to his senses, heard such a number, and was stunned again.

Ten billion dollars, how can it be owed.

No.. Luck... Yes!!!

"Clough, you tell her. Hanabi snorted coldly, turned his head and said to Clough.

"The eldest lady is not wrong, 10 billion dollars is only the minimum loss. Clough sighed softly in his heart, although he also thought about driving the boy out, but he still had some pity for his situation.

After all, in this matter, there are their own factors in it.

And he didn't talk nonsense, as the longest-serving housekeeper of the Three Thousand Courtyard Family, he had dealt with a lot of things. Among them, the magic potions made by fireworks have been sold internationally, and he has handled them.

Hanabi said that the loss of 10 billion US dollars is indeed not wrong, and it is also the lowest estimate.

"But I caused this incident, so why did I punish it so lightly, it's not fair to Xiaosa. Although Nagi is afraid of her sister's majesty, she still tries hard to defend Xiao Sa for the sake of Xiao Sa.

"My punishment has always been very reasonable for people. Hanabi said unhurriedly, "For example, my punishment is very severe for you." ”

"For Ayasaki, it's just as serious. ”

"And Clough? Clough has something to do with it, so why not punish him. ”

Clough broke out in a cold sweat.

"Clough, since you said so, then Clough, you have also been fired, and you will leave the Sanzenin house with Ayasaki Sa!" Hanabi said lightly.

"Miss!" Clough's face turned pale instantly.

"No.. I'm not.. I didn't mean that. Nagi said anxiously.

"Please don't speak for me anymore, Miss. Xiao Sa, who had been sluggish, suddenly came back to his senses and dissuaded Xiao Nagi from what he was going to say next.

"Miss Meng, although I still have some confusion about the situation, it must be caused by my problem, and I ask you not to dismiss Mr. Clough. ”

"Mr. Clough, he is innocent. ”

After Xiao Sa finished speaking, he bowed deeply and bent his head to his waist.

"Ayasaki Sa.." Clough looked at Xiao Sa in astonishment, and there was a faint emotion in his eyes.

"Oh, are you sure? You know that if it weren't for Clough's bet with Nagi, you wouldn't have been expelled from the Three Thousand Courtyards. Hanabi seemed to be interested, and asked with interest.

"Yes. Xiao Sa said resolutely.

"So, if I say that I decided to withdraw my order to dismiss Crowf, but on one condition, that you have to take on the ten billion dollars in debt that I forgive, would you still say yes?"

"This.." Xiao Sa hesitated.

If you are burdened, the debt of 10 billion US dollars, it is conceivable that you will continue to spend your future life in part-time work to pay off debts.

"By the way, if you give up, I'll give you 100 million yen when you leave. As if he saw Xiao Sa's hesitation, the corners of Hanabi's mouth outlined a smile, like a demon.

Bright, sweet, with **.

Xiao Sa lowered his head, but his shoulders began to tremble.

"Sa," Nagi muttered.

There was silence for a long time.

"I'm sure!" a subtle, but unwavering voice suddenly rang out in the empty room.

"Oh, really?" Hanabi continued with a shallow smile.

"Really, I'm willing to be saddled with $10 billion in debt. Xiao Sa raised his head, looked at the fireworks, and said firmly.

"Ayasaki!" Clough was completely shocked.

"Xiao Sa, this kid, is really kind!" Maria also sighed, "But, Xiao Sa, your choice.."

"It's worthy of being my little sa. Xiao Nagi looked at Xiao Sa adoringly, "In this case, even if it is my sister, I can't give up, Xiao Sa, I will definitely let you stay." ”

"Sister, whether it's Clough or Xiaosa, I want them to stay, they are my butlers, and I will never allow them to leave. Nagi looked at the fireworks seriously and said.

"Oh!" Hanabi let out a long groan.

"Seemingly, get braver, Nagi-chan. ”

The look that seemed to be smiling but not smiling made Nagi a little scared, but she still looked at Hanabi firmly.

"But.."

A few seconds of muttering made everyone's hearts accelerate violently.

"I agreed. Hanabi smiled and nodded.

"Ahh Ha.. Sister!!" Nagi was startled at first, and then happily jumped up and hugged Hanabi.

"Thank you, sister. ”

"Thank you, Miss Meng. Xiao Sa also turned from surprise to joy, a little incredulous, but quickly replied and thanked him.

"Miss. Clough exclaimed.

"How nice?" said Maria, smiling gently.

Xiaosa, congratulations on making the right choice.

"He's a bad guy and can cause some trouble in some ways, but he passed my test, Ayasaki. ”

"Selfishness is human instinct, but as the steward of the Three Thousand Temple, you must not have such thoughts. ”

As soon as these words were spoken, it dawned on everyone except Maria.

It turned out to be a housekeeper's test.

In fact, Hanabi knew Ayasaki's character from the manga for a long time. This time, it's just a test of insurance. Reality is not exactly the same as comics.

At this time, she traveled through a truth that she had realized over the years.

Fortunately, Ayasaki did not disappoint him. Otherwise...

"However, Ayasaki, in many ways, I found that you lack knowledge of housekeeping, so you can't be a good housekeeper. ”

"I'll teach him to grow up, Miss. Clough said from the side.

"Thank you, Mr. Clough. Xiao Sa said gratefully.

"That's fine. ”

"But, there's one more thing. Hanabi said with a soft smile.

"What's the matter, sister?" asked Nagi curiously.

"Although I agreed to Ayasaki Sa's stay, however, the conditions I said earlier will not be changed, Ayasaki, you will owe me a private debt of $10 billion. ”

"Ah!!" Xiao Sa's joy instantly turned into consternation, like a thunderbolt on a sunny day.

"But sisterβ€”" Nagi wanted to continue to speak for Sa.

"This is not to be changed. Hanabi's expression changed and he said solemnly. This is his own commitment. ”

"Don't worry, Nagi, I think the eldest lady must have another way to replace it!" Maria comforted the excited Nagi, "Otherwise, in the case of Sa, ten billion may not be able to pay it off in a lifetime." ”

"It's Maria, you know best. Hanabi smiled again, "That's right, there's a way to counteract it." ”

"That is, let's be my experiment!"

"Promise, you won't have to pay another $10 billion in debt. ”

"Experiment?" Sa looked blankly at Maria and Nagi, and found that they were also at a loss, but as they passed Crowf, a glance flashed.

"I agreed. Xiao Sa immediately agreed. Surely you won't lie to me, Mr. Clough.

"It's a pleasure to agree!" Hanabi glanced at Clough absently.

Clough drops a cold sweat.

"Although I don't know what kind of experiment you want Xiaosa to make, sister, I believe that sister, you won't harm Xiaosa. Nagi nodded and said to Hanabi.

"Is this?" Hanabi smiled lightly, not promising anything.

"Breakfast was also over, I went back to my room, don't come and disturb me. Standing up from her chair, Hanabi turned and walked out the door.

"By the way, sister, can I punish me?" Nagi asked suddenly.

"It's been four days. Hanabi turned her face sideways and smiled softly.

It's just that under this smile, it makes Xiao Nagi feel extremely cold.

"How can this be.."

"Miss Maria, what is the punishment that Miss Dream is talking about?" Xiao Sa couldn't help but ask curiously.

"You can't play games, watch anime, or draw manga during these four days. Maria smiled.

"Ahh Ha.. Ha, it's a really serious punishment. Looking at Xiao Nagi, who seemed to be the end of the world, Xiao Sa smiled dryly.

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