"The development trend of the Dongwen Society is too fast, and the minister's trust in the Dongwen Society is now about to surpass ours, you must not take it lightly, otherwise our business and territory will be further squeezed!"

Chiba Ming was helpless in her heart, the Tobunkai was loyal to the Japanese Ministry of Mission together with the Chiba family, and it was impossible for them to attack the Tobunkai on the bright side.

And on the surface, the support rate of the Tobun Club is much higher than that of the Chiba family, because they give benefits too well.

There is insurance for the unemployed, marriage gifts, raising orphans in orphanages, and if they raise children, if the children take the oath to join the Tobunkai, they can enjoy all the living expenses before college.

In short, rather than being an organization, the Tobunkai is more like a social welfare group, specializing in giving benefits and paying well.

"Patriarch, we should also take action and introduce more welfare policies, otherwise, over time, the prestige of the family will gradually be replaced!" said the orange criminal department.

"It's time for reform!" Chiba nodded, his gaze resting on Chiba Li's body and smiling.

It seems that you have a very tricky matter when you take office, and if you handle it well, you will get more people's support, and this is a good time for you to make contributions and establish your prestige!"

Chiba nodded without changing his face, he didn't know how troublesome this reform was, but it was man-made, and it would be solved after all.

Maybe this is the opportunity that Chiba Ming left for Chiba Li?

In the past, before the emperor abdicated, he would leave some things for the prince to do, which on the one hand could help people quickly understand the prince's executive power, and on the other hand, in front of the people, prestige could also be established.

It's just that those in history were all given by Lao Tzu, as long as his son did it, and now Chiba Li has no clue.

He knew that the relationship between the Chiba family and the Tobunkai in private had long been bad.

After all, there is no difference between blocking people's money and killing their parents, not to mention that there are so many extreme organizations under the Chiba family.

If it is not handled well, it will cause riots, and then the Touwen will be even more popular, which is not a beautiful difference.

But when it comes to the Tobunkai, what he thinks about now is not the relationship between the Tobunkai and the Chiba family, but...

The girl in the golden palace dress, she left an indelible shadow in Chiba Li's heart.

Chiba Li didn't know why, as if she had fallen in love with her at a glance, but she refused to admit it in her heart.

He doesn't believe in love at first sight, in the past, Chiba Sakura said that if she found Prince Charming, she would be a nymphomaniac at first sight, and at that time, Chiba Li still laughed at her.

But now, Chiba Li has met Snow White by himself, but he is a little mired in the quagmire and can't get out.

His brain ordered him to resist, but his heart was inclined to go against his brain, and this kind of inconsistency between the heart and the brain had indeed never been seen in Chiba Li.

If it wasn't love at first sight, why would he give his merits to that arrogant girl, after he returned home, he has been haunted by this matter.

"Don't put too much pressure on the young master, I believe that with the outstanding ability of the young master, he will be able to handle this matter properly!"

"Well, Chiba Li, you need to control the scale more, if necessary, go and humbly consult the family masters below, they have a lot of work experience!"

"Okay!" Chiba nodded.

"Then, from now on, I will completely pass on the Chiba family's Tianyu Feather Chop to you, I believe you have been in use for a long time, and you won't feel rusty!"

Chiba Ming picked up the Tianyu Feather Chop from the seat, Chiba Li got up, half-knelt in front of Chiba Ming, bowed his head and took the Tianyu Feather Chop with both hands.

Chiba Shinozakura looked up, and this scene reminded her of the scene where she also worshiped her father with a knife.

But it was also here, the weather was also drizzling, and in the blink of an eye, a few years had passed!

"Meet the head of the house!"

The four families below half-knelt on the ground and bowed down in front of Chiba Li, who raised the Heavenly Feather Feather Slash, a weapon derived from myths and legends.

Lu Yi was spinning in circles at the door, there was a trace of electricity flowing through his hand, as long as he snapped his fingers, there was a burst of electricity flowing through his fingers, and he was bored playing with electricity.

Jiang Cheng sat by the door, not that the two of them were like stuffy gourds, and they didn't have anything to say, but that Shen Cheng didn't let them make a sound.

There was a sound of footsteps inside, and four people walked out of it, and the four people saw Lu Yi sitting here, with a puzzled face, but they didn't ask much.

After all, it says it all if they can come in, maybe they are the VIPs of the Chiba family!

"It's finally over!"

Lu Yi breathed a sigh of relief, it was really too grinding, they had all been hanging here for more than an hour.

Chiba Li walked out of it and glanced at Lu Yi, the dark clouds on Lu Yi's face immediately dissipated, revealing a bright smile.

"Come with me to the house, my father is waiting for you!"

Chiba Li walked past Lu Yi and Jiang Cheng, bringing a peculiar fragrance, like sandalwood.

Lu Yi was very puzzled, wasn't the house there?

Do they have to use different places to receive people and entertain guests?

"That's the conference hall, which is generally only used to receive four families!"

Shen Cheng walked beside Lu Yi and explained, her swaying white hair was as gorgeous as the cherry blossoms on the side, Lu Yi nodded.

They walked through the wooden walkway under the porch, a very large shrine with a deep winding path, north and west, and across a small bridge, golden carp could be seen swimming in the clear water, and two cherry trees bloomed at the end of the bridge.

How much the Chiba family loves cherry trees, you can see them everywhere!

When they came to a wooden house, Chiba took off his shoes and sword after entering the entrance, and hung it on the knife stand next to him.

Lu Yi learned that Chiba Li took off his shoes and walked into the house.

The room is filled with the scent of wood, and contains the fragrance of ink, and the neat and clear retro decoration is very charming, and the walls are hung with ukiyo-e, there are demons and monsters, mountains, rivers and seas, and Japanese women.

Chiba Li opened the sliding door in a flash, and inside was a simple decoration, with a layer of tatami mats on the ground, and Chiba Li and Chiba Sakura were already kneeling inside.

"Let's go in!" Chiba Li glanced at Lu Yi.

Lu Yi and Jiang Cheng walked in and came to Chiba Ming and Chiba Sakura.

There was also a woman in her forties standing behind Chiba Shinozakura, she still had a sword at her waist, her eyes were as sharp as a sword, and looking at Lu Yi's eyes was like a sword blade out of its sheath, piercing the heart with a sword.

Chiba Li sat next to Chiba Ming, and Shencheng came to Chiba Sakura's side, glanced at the middle-aged woman, and nodded.

The five of them sat in three and stood in two, Lu Yi's side was weak, and the two of them stood there stupidly.

Seeing Lu Yi's embarrassed appearance, Chiba Sakura couldn't help but cover her mouth and smile softly.

"Sit down!" Chiba said.

Lu Yi and Jiang Cheng sat opposite the man.

Jiang Cheng is okay, he has seen more of the world, and Chiba Sakura has nothing to do with him, it is quite natural, with a warm smile on his face.

Lu Yi was very nervous, he felt that he couldn't sit still, he always felt a little twisted, and he felt the pressure from the man in front of him.

These majestic and deep pupils...

Ahh

Sure enough, looking at Lu Yi's eyes, it was a murderous one.

It is said that the daughter is the father's little lover, and now it's okay, Lu Yi wants to snatch his little lover away, how can this "wife-snatching hatred" be done?

"Shencheng, help me bring the tea kettle!"

Shen Cheng bowed, carrying the purple clay pot that had been prepared a long time ago, and came to Lu Yi's side, bringing a burst of fragrant wind, white hair fluttering, with a heroic face, and really had the taste of a fairy sister.

Her expression was calm, there was a jade bracelet on her white hand, and her slender fingers swept in front of Lu Yi's eyes, and Lu Yi took a deep breath.

It's the same taste as Chiba Shinozakura...

Lilac-flavored...

"Then let me show the Japanese tea ceremony to the distinguished Chinese guests!"

Chiba Ming took the purple clay pot, scalded the cup with boiling water, and then poured out the water in the cup.

Then he scooped out two spoonfuls of tea powder with a teaspoon, put them into the teacup, mixed them evenly with a whisk, poured boiling water, and then continued to stir with a whisk, looking as plain as ever.

He placed the golden silk under the teacup and swirled the side with the Mt. Fuji pattern towards Lu Yi.

Lu Yi smiled and nodded, fortunately, before coming, he had read a sacred book called "Japanese Morals and Traditions", which contained the skills of drinking tea.

Lu Yi had already considered meeting his parents, so he learned a lot about Japanese culture, and he didn't see him so motivated when he was studying at the academy.

After all, the Japanese pay attention to etiquette, and they must not be overpowered in terms of etiquette and momentum, and must face the pressure from their future father-in-law with indomitable detachment and courage.

Since the other party sacrificed the tea ceremony, it must be returned with color, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, and tea for tea!

I'm ready, come on!

Lu Yi bent down and took the tea bowl with a smile, rotated it twice clockwise in his palm, and aimed it at Chiba Ming with the Fuji pattern.

According to the book that Lu Yi had read before, this is called respect for the elders, and it is a manifestation of "elegance".

Lu Yi followed the steps in his mind and carried out it step by step, but Jiang Cheng naturally took it and took a sip.

Lu Yi secretly laughed at Jiang Cheng who was really a rough man, a foreigner who didn't know how to tea ceremony!

Lu Yi raised his head and drank it all, the expression on his face fluttered, and then he rotated the teacup counterclockwise, pointed the side with Mount Fuji at him, admired the pattern on the tea bowl, and said that he was very good (Gan)...

As for why... Just look at the expressions of the five people opposite.

Chiba Sakura's small mouth opened wide and covered it with her hand, not knowing whether to cry or laugh, Chiba Li frowned and gasped.

Chiba Ming's eyebrows were raised, and the mouths of Shen Cheng and the middle-aged woman behind her opened into an "O" shape.

Jiang Cheng also nodded, impressed by Lu Yi, thinking that Lu Yi was an understanding brother who knew Japanese tea ceremony etiquette very well.