Chapter 319. Poor Utility (4000 words)
"I've already heard Mr. Hirasaka talk about the general situation." Kitagawa Temple finally spoke.
But he did not rush to show his determination and make some empty promises, but said calmly; "But before that, I'd like to hear what your son, Shuichi Hayakawa, has to say."
This attitude of not being arrogant and impatient made Hayakawa Makoto nod with satisfaction in his heart, but when he thought of what Hayakawa Shuichi and those little guys said today-
"Actually, things changed a little bit this morning," he said, with a bit of a headache. β
Makoto Hayakawa said as he gestured with his fingers as 'only a little change'.
A slight change?
Beichuan Temple raised his eyebrows, put down the teacup and asked, "Is there an injured person?" β
Yes, since the resentful spirit is in this mansion full of 'rich' atmosphere, it is very normal for the injured to appear.
More seriously, there may have been a deceased...
But who knew that Hayakawa Makoto shook his head in denial with a strange face: "It's not to that point... It's just that... Hey, you'll know the specific Beichuan mage if you ask those little guys. β
Bub...?
Seeing that Makoto Hayakawa had already asked the maid to leave to bring someone over, Kitagawa Temple did not speak.
About two minutes passed - the voices of small children were heard from the doorway.
Kitagawa Temple couldn't help but look back.
Beside the servant, unconsciously there were already four small children.
There are both men and women, and it can be seen that it should be the young generation of the Hayakawa family.
The children let out a sound of surprise as soon as they saw Kitagawa Temple, and they ran out from behind the servants, and then came to Kitagawa Temple in a neat manner.
Two little girls grabbed Kitagawa Temple's trouser legs, and two little boys stood next to them to pull Kitagawa Temple's sleeve.
Curious voices followed!
"Is the big brother Master Kitagawa?!"
"Big brother looks so handsome! Like a star on TV! β
"Did the big brother bring something like royalty?"
They chattered and asked.
Kitagawa Temple took a sip of tea with an expressionless face.
It feels like if it weren't for Makoto Hayakawa next to him, these children would have climbed up to their bodies like koalas.
"Shuichi, Flower Valley, Circle, Cut Painting! I should have told you about the etiquette you should have done with your guests, right? β
Makoto Hayakawa's face was slightly gloomy, and his voice fell several degrees.
Heyβ
When these four little guys heard this, their bodies stiffened, and several people glanced at each other, and they all took two steps back, bowed deeply to Beichuan Temple obediently, and shouted in unison: "Hello Master Beichuan." β
"......" Kitagawa Temple.
He tapped his fingers lightly on the armrests of the sofa, and after a long time he said to the little ones of the Hayakawa family; "You don't need to be so rigid in terms of titles, and it doesn't matter what you like."
The little ones looked at each other, bowed in unison, and cried out in a milky voice:
"Big brother Beichuan is good!"
"Hmm." After hearing this title, Beichuan Temple's face softened slightly, and his gaze swept from left to right.
The oldest person who took the lead should be Shuichi Hayakawa, and even if he hasn't grown up, he can see that he is a little like his father.
As for the others...
Kitagawa Temple looked at Makoto Hayakawa, hoping that he could give himself an explanation.
Makoto Hayakawa coughed dryly and explained; "Actually, that's what happenedβ"
The Hayakawa family has always had a tradition of bringing the younger generation together to connect with friends and family, in order to continue the Hayakawa family and strengthen their sense of family belonging.
"The little girl with the pigtails over there is the daughter of my second brother, Kirie Hayakawa. This one with short hair is my sister's daughter Madoka Hayakawa, and her son Hayakawa Hanaya..."
In fact, what Makoto Hayakawa said about the situation has changed, and it is also a matter of these little guys.
The resentful spirit, which was originally only visible by Shuichi Hayakawa alone, now seems to be visible to the three little boys and girls in a row.
This is also the reason why Makoto Hayakawa was a little difficult to talk about just now.
"I see." Beichuan Temple nodded, and then glanced at the little guys who were all leaning towards him, touching his hands and touching his chest at every turn.
Their eyes were full of curiosity and excitement, as if they wanted to communicate with strangers when they saw a stranger suddenly entering their home.
"I have something to ask you."
Kitagawa Temple touched Hayakawa Shuichi's head, and his face was a little relaxed; "How often do you see your parents and your servants what they can't see?"
Shuichi Hayakawa looked at Makoto Hayakawa and Ichiro Hirasaka, and then at Kitagawa Temple, as if he was a little hesitant.
This can't let go of the expression...
Kitagawa Temple's expression was clear, and he looked back at Hayakawa Makoto and Hirasaka Ichiro: "I wonder if Mr. Hayakawa and Mr. Hirasaka would like to let me be alone with these children for a while?" β
"Okay. Then it's troublesome for Master Kitagawa. Hayakawa Makoto nodded indifferently, and then looked at Ichiro Hirasaka: "Mr. Hirasaka, I heard that you have encountered some difficulties in bidding for that piece of land in Machishita Castle?" Would you like to talk to me? β
His words were already full of hints, which made Hirasaka Ichiro's expression perk, and he nodded again and again: "I can't ask for it." β
Before leaving, Hirasaka Ichiro cast a grateful look at Kitagawa Temple, but Kitagawa Temple nodded silently.
After everyone withdrew, leaving only Beichuan Temple and the four little guys, Beichuan Temple patted the sofa next to him and looked calm: "Don't be restrained, let's all come and sit here." β
The little guys who had been suppressing themselves suddenly came to Beichuan Temple with great interest, and Hayakawa Shuichi looked at Beichuan Temple with admiration: "Big brother Beichuan is so powerful!" He was able to order his father to go out. β
To be precise, it's not an order, it's a discussion.
Kitagawa Temple thought expressionlessly.
"Do all the people in the family listen to Big Brother Kitagawa?!" Hayakawa Madoka sat in the arms of Kitagawa Temple and asked excitedly with his head tilted.
"That's amazing!" Hayakawa Kiri-e pulls on the right hand of Kitagawa Temple, like a pendant.
Next to Hayakawa Kiri-e, Hayakawa Hanaya was already lying on the left hand of Kitagawa Temple.
Obviously, this posture is not very comfortable, but these little guys seem to be tireless.
And it may be because of family education, these little guys are not afraid of people at all and seem to be very affectionate.
For a time, Kitagawa Temple was full of 'little koalas'. β
Kitagawa Temple maintained an unchanged expression and said steadily; "Now that Mr. Hayakawa has gone out, there are only a few of us in the room, so you can tell me if there is anything to hide."
Quiet β
The noisy little ones were all silent.
They glanced at each other, looked at each other, and then climbed down from Beichuan Temple one by one, still with hesitation on their faces.
"Is there anything you can't say? Don't worry, I won't force you. Seeing them like this, Beichuan Temple picked up the teapot and poured himself a cup of tea.
Hayakawa Shu nodded: "... I made an agreement with my big sister... It's a secret. β
"Hmm. If you say more, the big sister won't play with us in the future. β
Hayakawa Kirie also followed up with a sentence.
Big sister? Secret? Play?
Beichuan Temple groaned and made a relatively compromise proposal: "Actually, I also have a lot of secrets - so let's use these secrets to exchange your secrets with you, how about it?" β
The secret of Kitagawa Temple?!
The eyes of children like Shuichi Hayakawa flashed with a strong desire for knowledge.
They had heard of Master Kitagawa in social occasions before, so they were also very curious about Kitagawa Temple.
After all, they are all children, and they all want to know what Beichuan Temple looks like when it is removed.
Will it be like in the cartoon, take out the imperial coin, and then chant a spell to summon things like wind, earth, and fire?
Goo-Du β
Shuichi Hayakawa: They were a little moved.
But...
"No... It's okay to keep it a secret. Cutting painting can't be unbelievable. Hayakawa choked and shook his little head with difficulty.
The pigtails on her head swayed, a little uneasy.
I've already refused to do this.,I want to be unhappy to come to Beichuan Temple, right?
She cautiously raised her head and looked at Beichuan Temple.
The cold face of Kitagawa Temple came into view.
Hayakawa Kirie couldn't help but shudder.
"......" Kitagawa Temple.
Kitagawa Temple didn't speak, but just waved at Hayakawa Kirie and motioned for her to come to his side.
Goo...
Sure enough, you're angry, right?
It's not just Hayakawa Kiri, but even Hayakawa Shuichi and they can see it.
"Don't bully Kiri-e!" Hayakawa Hanaya's two battlefields stood in front of Kitagawa Temple.
"Hmmm! If you want to bully Kiri! I won't say yes either! Shuichi Hayakawa plucked up the courage to stand in front of the two of them.
The air was quiet.
At least in the eyes of the little ones, the air was quiet.
Except for the sound of the heartbeat, the other sounds were inaudible at all.
They looked at Beichuan Temple, as if they were looking at the Great Demon King that they would never be able to defeat.
After a whileβ
"Who told you I'm going to blame Hayakawa Kirie?" Beichuan Temple's expression remained unchanged, and he asked in a calm tone.
Yes?!
The little ones opened their mouths wide.
"But... But just now, Big Brother Beichuan obviously called Che Painting with a cold face... The pastβ" they retorted weakly.
"My face has always been like this." Kitagawa Temple's gaze remains unchanged.
At this moment, the four little ones were completely speechless.
Just now, I felt that Beichuan Temple was a lot more vicious at once... Could it be a psychological effect?
Kitagawa Temple continued: "Keeping promises, this is one thing to be praised, why should I be angry? β
His cold face softened slightly.
There really is nothing to be angry about.
Hayakawa Kirie kept his promise, and Hayakawa Shuichi and Hayakawa Hanaya were willing to stand up to protect the vulnerable girl, which is actually a good thing.
Even if you can't ask the secret for the time being, Beichuan Temple will not be angry about this kind of thing.
"I didn't ask for the secret, but as a reward for what I just performed-" Kitagawa Temple paused, and he reached out and patted Nishikujo who was hunkered down in his neckline.
Under the surprised gaze of the child, a small puppet turned over from the neckline of Beichuan Temple.
She flipped twice in the air like a living thing, and then stepped on the shoulders of Beichuan Temple, still holding her chest, looking full of spirit and vividness.
"This is..."Shuichi Hayakawa, they were shocked.
A moving puppet! And it's going to somersault!
"Poor Nishikujo, my sister, older than you." Kitagawa Temple explained.
Under Kitagawaji's explanation, Nishikujo pitifully jumped onto Hayakawa Kirie's shoulder and nodded at her.
That small and flexible appearance made Hayakawa Kirie have a pair of big eyes shining: "Poor sister!? β
This 'sister' called out, making Nishikujo's poor head even higher, and at the same time stretched out his round hand and patted Hayakawa Kirie's little round face affectionately.
Well, you're good.
This is what Nishikujo means pitiful.
The children were even more excited.
They watched Nishikujo turn pitifully and then kick in the air in a series of ways, having a lot of fun.
Seeing that they had already played with Nishikujo pitifully, Beichuan Temple only explained in a light tone: "This is also a secret of mine, and it will be used as a reward for your behavior just now." You must know that neither of your parents knows about the existence of pity. β
Quiet β
The little ones were quiet again.
Their faces turned red with shame.
At first, he speculated maliciously about Beichuan Temple, but the other party just wanted to praise them, and later asked Nishikujo to play with them...
Even if you are a child, you know that you can't live in Beichuan Temple at this time.
They gathered around, looked at each other, and then lowered their voices to discuss in front of Kitagawa Temple.
After a while, Shuichi Hayakawa, who was selected as the representative of the children, walked out, he looked at Kitagawa Temple, and said with some embarrassment: "North, Big Brother Kitagawa ... All let us know the secret... We're not so good at that. β
He gritted his teeth, took a deep breath, and said, "Big Brother Beichuan, let me tell you the secret about that big sister." β
This result was obviously agreed by Hayakawa Kirie behind him, so no one jumped out to oppose it.
Kitagawa Temple's gaze shifted.
Nishikujo was standing on the coffee table and bouncing on top of the coffee table, gesturing 'OK' to Kitagawa Temple.
Thinking about it, she also made a lot of efforts just now, so that Hayakawa Kiri and the others barely let go.
In fact, going to Kitagawa Temple can also make Hayakawa Makoto exert pressure, and there is no need to be as troublesome as now.
But that's not good for the growth of children, and Kitagawa Temple doesn't like to force others to do things they don't like to do, so it's like this.
But since they are willing to say it themselves, it is already a very good result.
"Let's all sit down." Kitagawa Temple took a sip of tea and patted the sofa.
From the beginning to the present, his expression has not changed at all.
When several children saw Beichuan Temple like this, they gradually let go, and they all surrounded them, and began to tell Beichuan Temple about the 'big sister'.
"Actually, I saw that big sister in my room... In the beginning, only I could see. β
Shuichi Hayakawa recalled, and explained the situation to Kitagawa Temple in a milky voice.