Beichuan Temple stepped forward and greeted the courtyard directly:

"Excuse me, is anyone here?"

His voice was not loud, but it attracted the attention of a small figure crouching in the corner weeding.

Kitagawa Temple looked over.

It was a little girl with a mushroom head, who looked like she was about twelve or thirteen years old.

Could this be Haruna Kogiso?

Beichuan Temple's expression moved, but he didn't rush into the small courtyard, he stood outside the courtyard and said, "I'm sorry, is it the Kogiso family?" ”

Seeing Beichuan Temple looking over, the little girl's body trembled slightly, and then with two points of caution and three points of fear, she nodded cautiously at Beichuan Temple: "... Be. ”

Looking at Kogiso Haruna's frightened hamster appearance, Kitagawa Temple was not aggressive, but just glanced around and asked, "Is it convenient for me to come in now?" I have something I would like to talk to your guardian about. ”

As soon as she heard Kitagawa Temple's words, Kogiso Haruna's face turned pale, her eyes looked at Kitagawa Temple in fear, and the small hoe in her hand slipped to the ground unconsciously.

She shook her head vigorously: "No, it's inconvenient, grandma and grandpa have already gone to work in the fields." ”

Haruna Kogiso's body took two steps towards the gate, as if Kitagawa Temple was going to run directly into the house as soon as there was a change.

This kid is really sincere, and he directly told Beichuan Temple that there is no one in the house now.

"I wonder when the second elder will come back? I'll visit again sometime. ”

"Noon... Will come back for dinner. ”

Haruna Kogiso's small body had completely shrunk behind the door, but she still answered Kitagawa Temple's question honestly.

"I see, then I'll come back at noon."

Kitagawa Temple nodded to Haruna Kogi, and then left without hesitation.

Now that Kokiso Haruna is a child at home, it is not very convenient for Kitagawa Temple to go in alone, so Kitagawa Temple now chooses to leave temporarily and wait for the other party's guardian to come back.

And Haruna Kogiso looks like that... I guess there's some reason for that.

Kitagawa Temple already had an idea in his heart, but he didn't rush it either.

I'll go to have a meal first, and then I'll come to visit, and at that time, it's estimated that Haruna Kogiso's guardian has also gone home.

At the door, Haruna Kogiso stared at the distant back of Kitagawa Temple, and couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

The grandparents are not at home, and she will protect this home.

As if thinking of something, Haruna Kogiso shrunk her neck again and completely closed the gate of the courtyard.

The other side.

Beichuan Temple also took the opportunity to take a look at this small village and town.

There are also homestays in this township, and there are also some small restaurants.

Most of these restaurants cater to locals, so there are many local dishes.

For example, there are hot spring fried eggs, Yamanashi noodles, etc., and since most of the restaurants here are small restaurants, the recipes have been improved and processed, and the noodles taste thick and thick, and the combination of seasonal vegetables and vegetables also makes Kitagawa Temple very satisfying.

"It's time to go."

After eating and drinking, Kitagawa Temple stood up and walked back to Kogiso's house.

This time, he got his wish to meet the guardian of the Kogiso family.

I can't get what I want... After all, the other party led a large number of villagers to stand at the gate early.

The villagers also held weapons such as sticks, sticks, and bamboo knives in their hands, as if they were guarding against something.

Beichuan Temple glanced at their primitive and crude tools to drive people, walked forward nonchalantly, and said bluntly: "I'm sorry, I want to visit Beichuan Temple." ”

When these villagers saw Beichuan Temple, which was alone, empty-handed, carrying a backpack and looking very young, they couldn't help but look at each other.

This... It doesn't seem to be the same as what was promised.,Originally, they thought that someone had come to Kogiso's house to collect debts.,As a result...

A lean old man at the head waved his hand, motioned for the villagers to put down the weapons in their hands, and asked in an uncertain tone, "Are you coming to visit our family?" ”

"Yes." Kitagawa Temple replied briefly.

"Not here to ask for money?" The lean old man's back straightened, and he reconfirmed.

"Yes." Kitagawa Temple nodded again.

Everyone was silent.

It's... It's a little embarrassing.

......

"Please use tea." An elderly woman with a kind appearance offers tea to Kitagawa Temple.

"I'm in trouble." Kitagawa Temple took a symbolic sip of tea and looked up.

As he thought, the lean old man was Haruna Kokiso's grandfather, whose name was Takeshi Kogiso, and the elderly woman next to him was Haruna Kokiso's grandmother, named Mari Kokiso.

Now, Haruna Kogiso was sitting on the cushion between the two with her head down, not daring to look up at Kitagawa Temple.

In this somewhat embarrassing atmosphere, Xiao Mu Zengwu coughed twice, raised his head to look at Beichuan Temple, and took the lead in speaking: "Little Brother Beichuan, I'm sorry, that one just now..."

He couldn't go on with that.

Kogi Sotake originally thought that the people who came to collect debts every year came, so he called his neighbors to come and chase people out, but he didn't expect that the other party was a young man who really came to visit.

Beichuan Temple waved his hand disappreciatively, his expression calm: "I can understand." ”

He had looked around when he came in just now, and Kogi Sotake's family didn't look particularly wealthy, they didn't have the financial resources to pay off the huge debt, so it was normal for them to act like they were rushing people.

In the end, the money was not borrowed by Kogi Zengchun, but the debt owed by the unknown woman 'Chuanzi'.

They certainly have no reason to take on such a huge debt for each other.

"I don't know if Brother Beichuan came here to think...?" Kogi asked.

This is also the point he is most curious about.

None of his old friends have the surname 'Beichuan'.

So Kitagawa Temple said that he came to visit, which was also the thing that made him the most incomprehensible... Who did Kitagawa Temple come to visit?

"To be honest, I actually had a relationship with your son Xiaomu Zengchun. He entrusted me with something..."

As soon as Kitagawa Temple wanted to continue, there was a noisy sound outside.

Kogi Zengwu's face changed, he reached out and grabbed the long stick hanging on the wall, said 'rudeness' to Kitagawa Temple, and left in a hurry.

In this regard, Kitagawa Temple also had a flow of thoughts, and looked at Mari Kogiso: "Excuse me..."

“... This time of year... There will be things at this stage. Xiao Ki Zeng Mari sighed deeply, and the wrinkles on her face seemed to have deepened: "I heard Brother Kitagawa mention just now that you are my son's old friend..."

"There was a one-sided relationship."

"In that case, Little Brother Beichuan should also know about my son... Something with that woman, right? ”

Hearing this, Kitagawa Temple also thought about it and said, "It seems that Mr. Kogiso's wife owes a large amount of debt, and after that..."

Kitagawa Temple paused in his tone and glanced at Haruna Kogiso slightly.

The little girl had been twisting the hem of her skirt with her head down and uneasily.

"It's because of this..."A resentful expression appeared on Mari Kogiso's face: "That woman abandoned Haru, don't say anything... I even abandoned Haruna at such a young age..."

Kitagawa Temple was silent.

After all, this is someone else's family matter, and he doesn't know what to say.

Kitagawa Temple took another sip of tea.

The voices outside had stopped, and it was not known what was going on.

It's just that Kitagawa Temple doesn't plan to come forward here.

After all, even if Beichuan Temple kicked out all the other party this time, it would be impossible to drive these debt collectors out of the door every time.

It's the Kogiso family who really has to work hard.

Kitagawa Temple turned the teacup and thought about what he should do next.

But before he could finish thinking, the sliding door behind him had already been opened, and at the same time, a familiar voice sounded behind Beichuan Temple.

"Kitagawa... Monarch? ”

Kitagawa Temple turned around strangely.

A long-haired girl stood by the door, looking at him in amazement.

"Hello, Miss Sushihara." Beichuan Temple nodded quietly, and at the same time felt a little strange in his heart.

I actually met this former secondary two young girl here? It's a coincidence.

“... I didn't expect to see you here. Tamako looked a little emotional, but she suppressed it stiffly and nodded at Kitagawa Temple.

Could it be that what does Beichuan Temple have to do with this family?

Thinking of this, Tamako Sewara looked at Takeshi Kogiso, who was walking from the corridor on the other side, and said politely, "Mr. Kogiso, I think we can slowly sit down and talk about the arrears. ”

"......" Takeshi Kogi.

Originally, he thought that this year, it was the group of ruffians who came to ask for accounts, but what Xiao Mu Zengwu never expected was that the person who came to negotiate with him this year turned out to be a polite little girl.

Although this little girl has several bodyguards around her, she does not take any strong measures and treats herself very politely.

No matter how cheeky Kogi Zengwu was, he was embarrassed to drive such a little girl away, so he could only agree to let her enter his house.

After everyone was seated, Tamako Sushihara explained to Kitagawa Temple why she was here.

It turned out that the independent party of Tamako Sehara's father also had a regular loan company, and because the money owed by Kogi Soharu's wife, Kogi Sogawako, had no movement to repay at all, so he was allowed to come here.

Originally, debt collection was done by the employees of the lending company, and there was no need for Yuko Yuhara to come over.

But because Yuko Yuhara, who finally came out of the shadows, wanted to come out and relax... These two things collide together, and this is what it is.

"In fact, I don't know much about these things in the company, and most of the procedures still have to be operated by employees... I'm here for tourism at best. Please rest assured that his father is definitely not a serious company. ”

Yuko Suhara looked at Beichuan Temple with a pair of beautiful eyes, and said with some embarrassment.

"Really?" Kitagawa Temple is noncommittal.

But in fact, as long as some things involve parties and loans, there is basically no 'seriousness' to talk about.

But... Maybe it's an opportunity, too.

Kitagawa Temple looked at Tamako Sushihara and asked in a deep voice, "I wonder how Miss Sushihara knew the location of Kogiso's hometown?" ”

This village is located in the middle of nowhere, and even if there is an address given by Kogi Soharu, it took a lot of effort for Kitagawa Temple to find a place, and it is certainly not an accident that Tamako Seihara was able to find this place so accurately.

"Ahh The person who provided this address... I remember it as if it was Kogi Soharu's wife, Ms. Kogi Sogawako. ”

Tamako Sushihara thought for a moment and replied.

"That woman..."

Kogi Sotake gripped the long stick tightly, and a look of anger appeared on his wrinkled face.

They have already forced their sons to death, and they even attacked the rest of their family.

I see.

Kitagawa Temple showed a clear look.

It's no wonder that people come to ask for debts every year, and it turns out that it was the news that Kogiso Kawako gave to these loan companies.

This kind of woman is really despicable, after destroying a family with her own hands, she shamelessly wants to reach out again to destroy another family.

Kitagawa Temple looked at Haruna Kogiso silently.

The little girl's body trembled, and her head lowered even deeper.

I think she is also very confused and conflicted.

The debt owed by her mother has accumulated deeply in her heart.

In such a growing environment, how can she grow up healthy and healthy?

What will become of the bent seedlings in the end?

Tamako Sewara is a good example.

Thinking of this, Kitagawa Temple's expression moved slightly and said, "I don't know if Miss Shihara can agree to my reluctant request." ”

Tamako Sushihara looked at Kitagawa Temple, and then at the Kokiso family behind him, and seemed to understand Kitagawa Temple's request.

She nodded, "Please speak." ”

Under the well-behaved appearance of Tamako Sushihara, Kitagawa Temple slowly explained the affairs of Kogi Sogawako and Kogi Soharu.

"And this kind of thing..."Tamako Sehara opened her mouth in surprise.

"I don't say these things to gain your sympathy, but because Kogi Soharu didn't actually handle the money, and all the debts should be paid by his wife, Kogi Sogawako."

Kitagawa Temple rubbed the walls of the teacup with a calm expression.

In the end, he just put forward his own ideas, and if he really wants to make a decision, it depends on Yuko Yuhara's thoughts.

If the other party wants Kogi Hauna's family to repay this part of the debt, Kitagawa Temple can't stop the other party.

After all, the other party is also considered to be exercising their own legal rights.

Tamako Sushihara looked at Kitagawa Temple, then at Haruna Kogiso, hesitated for a moment and said, "Please wait a while, I will discuss it with the employees of the company before making a decision." ”

She exited the door and called several employees of the debt company out of the door.

"Mr. Miyama, what do you think Kitagawa-kun said..."

"Ahh I don't think it's going to work, but I've heard of that woman in Kogiso Kawako, and I want to get money from that guy..."

"Really?" Yuzi's eyes flickered, and finally shook his head: "I think it's okay, since it's not the family's arrears, we shouldn't ask them for money out of righteousness." ”

"......" Mr. Miyama.

Miss Sushihara, the key is that we were originally a borrowing company... If you really talk about righteousness, you don't even have to collect money.

However, it is impossible for Sanshan to say this sentence in front of Tamako Sewara, after all, Tamako Sewara's father is his boss.

He could only nod: "You say yes, that is." ”