Zhengxiu, who missed out on Shirakawa Kaede, secretly regretted it at first, but quickly adjusted.

"Although Xiao Feng is not here, he has only seen him once before when he was a child.

But I've heard his name even in Tokyo. ”

"Yes" Kazuko's expression softened slightly, and when she mentioned her son, she was a little sentimental.

In fact, for Zhengxiu, the name of Shirakawa Electric may be worthy of a long time ago.

However, Shirakawa Kaede's name, although he has occasionally heard people mention it, he has never been associated with his sister who has been lost for many years.

After all, there are too many people with the same surname in Neon, who would link the two together for no reason.

So how does Zhengxiu know now, Shirakawa Kaede's relationship with himself.

It all started when he attended the New Year's party at the Kasumi Hall on January 5, and as one of the former Chinese, Tozawa Masamu was also qualified to participate in the Chinese Affinity Association.

Although the Chinese clan was abolished in 47, the former Chinese clan hall was renamed the Kasumi clan hall and retained.

The tradition of meeting four times a year within the Chinese community has also continued to this day.

The ancestors of the Tozawa clan had a daimyō, and although it was only a small daimyo of less than 60,000 koku, it was also an officially recognized daimyo not.

What's more, he also married the Oda Nobunaga family, served as the dog leg of Toyoshi Hideyoshi, and also mixed the title of viscount after the reform of the Meiji Restoration aristocracy.

Therefore, it is reasonable for Tozawa Massaku, as a direct descendant of the Tozawa clan, to participate in the Chinese gathering of the Kasumi Guild Hall.

And at this New Year's party, Shimazu Shuhisa, the 32nd head of the Shimazu family, suddenly asked him about Shirakawa Kaede.

To be honest, when Lord Shimazu Shujiu smiled and talked to him about the descendants of the family, Tozawa Shoshu was flattered.

Shimazu Shuhisa is the eldest son of the Shimazu clan, and his title is as high as a duke, second only to the imperial family.

Such a "big man" suddenly found himself in the Xia Guild Hall, which was "Viscount Walking Everywhere", which really made him a little confused.

When Tozawa Shoshu was inexplicably excited, he carefully flattered Shimazu Shuhisa.

After the name of Shirakawa Kaede suddenly broke out in the other party's mouth, he fell into a look of confusion.

However, he has been in the Xia Hall all the year round, and he has long become a human spirit.

While pretending to be a modest junior, he deliberately or unintentionally pulled the topic to Shirakawa Kaede.

It was at that time that Tozawa Shoshu learned that the founder of Shirakawa Electric, who was already quite famous, had such a relationship with him.

Emperor Showa and Empress, who were also present at the New Year's party in person, overheard their conversation and even praised the fact that there were successors to the Tozawa clan and that they did not insult the reputation of their ancestors.

At that time, Tozawa Shoshu, who heard the sound of immortals, became dizzy, and this was the emperor who was regarded as the king by him.

Yes, every year at the Kasumi Kaikan New Year's Party, the Emperor and Empress will be present to talk to everyone in person.

Although the Chinese are lonely, they are inextricably linked to the royal family after all.

In order to comfort them, who were declining, the royal family still attended their party with great face, and by the way, they also contacted their feelings.

But even if the emperor just said casually, Tozawa Shoshu was still excited about it all day.

In the ensuing chat, Shimazu Shujiu also slowly pulled on the children of his family.

In particular, a few school-age girls in the near branch are more emphatically introduced.

When he got here, Tozawa Shoshu still didn't understand what the other party meant.

This is the rhythm of wanting to get married, and after understanding this, he became excited again.

The Shimazu family, or the clan family, is different from the decline of other Chinese people.

The Shimazu family is still strong today, especially in the financial world.

When it comes to the name of Shimadzu Manufacturing, anyone who follows finance will have heard of its name.

Its strength in medical equipment can compete for the position of the leader in the world.

The aerospace and industrial sectors are also where its strong business lies.

If he can get in touch with the Shimazu family, then the Tozawa clan's current embarrassment seems to be solved.

Even if Tozawa is cultivating further, the glory of his ancestors, and the name of the Tozawa clan shining again may not be impossible to come true.

Although listening to the other party's tone, the school-age girl is only from a side line.

But Shimazu's reputation can't be faked, and besides, that Shirakawa Kaede is not pure Chinese blood.

The two-to-one match couldn't be more suitable, and in the eyes of Tozawa Shoshu, it was a match made in heaven.

However, he didn't stupidly pack the ticket directly to take this matter, but said that he would visit it in person after the year, and mention this matter by the way.

After all, what I did back then, I know it. If you can't get the sister's forgiveness, the marriage will be out of the question.

That's why Tozawa Shoshu also had this time, the first sudden visit in many years.

"Sister, Xiao Feng is now over twenty, right?"

Putting down the teacup in his hand, Tozawa Massamu talked about Shirakawa Kaede's recent situation just like an elder cares about a junior.

"Exactly" Kazuko nodded, the satisfaction on her face could be easily felt even by Tozawa Massamu, who was sitting across from her.

"Calculate the time, I'm about to graduate from college, time flies so fast."

Tozawa sighed slenderly, and then turned in another direction.

"Now that I'm about to graduate, I don't know if Xiao Feng has found a girlfriend?

At this age, we may have already gotten married and had children. ”

After speaking, Tozawa Shoshu laughed twice, and seemed to be quite reminiscent of the experience of his youth.

"This" Kazuko pondered for two seconds, then shook his head with a smile, "He's an adult, it's up to him to decide." ”

Although she didn't understand what the relationship between her son and that Kobayashi-san was, she wouldn't interfere in Shirakawa Kaede's emotional affairs no matter which one it was.

After all, he is the one who suffers from it, so he will definitely not let Shirakawa Kaede repeat his mistakes.

However, Tozawa Masashu was unaware of this, "Sister, Xiao Feng's age has also arrived.

And you and your brother-in-law should consider marriage as early as possible for this one child, so that the family bloodline can be continued as soon as possible.

It just so happened that I was attending a Chinese gathering in Tokyo some time ago, and one of the elders of the Shimazu family seemed to value Kaede very much.

That's the Shimazu family, and there is a great name like Shimazu Takahisa who has ruled Satsuma for nearly 300 years.

Until now, they still have a deep influence in Kyushu, and their family power is spread all over the world. Look, sister."

"Tozawa!"

Before Tozawa Shoshu finished speaking, Shirakawa Hayato, who had been silently watching his performance, could no longer remain silent, and directly interrupted his continued demagogy.

Hayato Shirakawa clenched his fists and his eyes widened angrily, "What, do you want to redo what you once did to your sister to Xiao Feng?" ”

Hearing her husband's questioning, Kazuko also reacted. Her face, which had softened before, was now frosty again.

"Zhengxiu, you're here today for this?!"

Shirakawa Kaede is Kazuko's heart, and if someone wants to be unfavorable to him, Kazuko doesn't care about the identity of his younger brother.

After all, this younger brother has a criminal record, but he is not a real good person.

And seeing the attitude of Hayato Shirakawa and Kazuko suddenly making a 180-degree turn, Tozawa Massamu also hurriedly denied it.

"Sister, brother-in-law, you are too worried. I'm just saying it casually, and then I'm going to say it. ”

Tozawa Massashi waved his hand again and again, signaling them to be calm and impatient, and he didn't have any intention of forcing it.

I'm just trying to make a matchmaker, so excited.

Seeing Shirakawa Hayato and Kazuko, his face softened slightly. Tozawa took out his handkerchief and wiped the sweat from his forehead.

This matter is not in a hurry, it can be slowly figured out.

But it was hard to get my sister to let go of the things of the year, and she must not lose her efforts because of this.

After all, although the Shimazu family is good, Shirakawa Electric is not bad.

What's more, compared to the illusory marriage, with the relationship of my sister, the benefits of Shirakawa Electric must be stained in the future.

The two are mutually reinforcing, and Tozawa Massamu decisively chose the one that is closer to him and more realistic.

Under his frequent explanations, the faces of Hayato Shirakawa and Kazuko gradually softened a little, and they did not drive Tozawa Shoshu out on the spot.

But even so, they didn't give Tozawa Masamu a better look.

Shirakawa Kaede is their reverse scale, and anyone who thinks about it will not be treated by them.

Because of the cold scene just now, Tozawa Massamu never dared to mention Shirakawa Kaede in the chat after that.

Even he tried his best as a younger brother to be respectful to Kazuko and Shirakawa Hayato, in order to repair the family relationship that had been stranded for many years.

Alas, there is probably no hope for the time being.

If you want to borrow the reputation of the Shimazu family, it seems that it will not be so smooth to recreate the glory of the Tozawa family.

In that case, let's put this matter aside for now, at least don't mention it in front of my sister and them.

I don't know what my cheap nephew is coming back, but I can't wait in Tokyo if I can't do it.

Anyway, Shirakawa Electric's headquarters is in Tokyo, and it's a big deal that my uncle will visit him in person.

I believe that after studying in a private school and working in society, he knows how much help a layer of Chinese identity can bring.

It is true that the Chinese title has been abolished, but this does not mean that the power and influence of the Chinese have also disappeared.

The relationship between the Tokugawa family, the Iwakura family, and the Mitsubishi zaibatsu was ambiguous, and the Takaji family and the Sumitomo zaibatsu were similarly entangled.

The composition of the upper class has never lacked the shadow of the Chinese.

It was, it is, and it will be in the future.

Even if it doesn't play a leading role, it will definitely not be absent.

If that kid was really a competent doer, he would never refuse his offer.

The Chinese are the identity that many people dream of.

Tozawa Massamu looked at the courtyard outside the window with emotion and sighed secretly.

It's a pity that in the past, Dewa and Mutsu were both the territory of the Tozawa family, but now they are no longer the same.

Otherwise, it is a question whether his sister can marry the cheap brother-in-law in front of her.

Dewa and Mutsu, the present-day Senhoku City in Akita and the City of Antlers where Kaede Shirakawa was born are part of its original territory.

(End of chapter)