Chapter 145: Chapter 141: Feeling Inferior for the First Time for Not Being Perverted Enough (Vote for me monthly! Vote for me monthly!)

"Xiu Xin, your big brother wants you to answer the phone."

Aoyama Haruko called out to Aoyama Xiu Xin as she watched him.

"Coming," Aoyama Xiu Xin said as he put down his chopsticks and walked over to pick up the receiver, "What’s the matter with the call?"

"Xiu Xin, listen to me, Nipponjiro came to find me..." Aoyama Sosuke relayed in a leisurely manner.

After hearing everything, Aoyama Xiu Xin was indeed surprised that Nipponjiro had started with his family members, but it was also normal; didn’t he also often start with other people’s families?

After all, he didn’t play by the rules.

So why expect others to always play by the rules?

Out in the world, one must be prepared for such things.

It was just about who would come out on top in the end.

But what he found abnormal was that Aoyama Sosuke, a man of little talent, who was arrogant yet incompetent and single-minded about progressing, had actually resisted Nipponjiro’s temptation.

After listening, Aoyama Xiu Xin remained silent for a long time, and then finally said, "You’ve surprised me."

"Ah?" Aoyama Sosuke didn’t understand the meaning of these words at first, but when he did, he flew into a rage, "Idiot! Bastard! Is that the type of person I am in your eyes? Xiu Xin, you’ve completely misunderstood me! We’re brothers from the same mother!"

He wasn’t really that angry when it came down to it.

Mainly, he realized that his past actions had damaged their brotherly bond, and now that his little brother was doing well, he needed to hurry up and mend fences to get on his good side.

"Alright, I forgive you," Aoyama Xiu Xin interrupted Aoyama Sosuke’s endless babble impatiently.

"This is still... Hmm? You forgive me?" Aoyama Sosuke was bewildered, shouldn’t it be me forgiving you?

But now that his brother was the family’s hope, the one he needed to curry favor with, he would go along with whatever he said, so Aoyama Sosuke skipped that topic, "What do you want to do?"

"He’s come to us himself, of course, we’ll turn the tables and give him a lesson," said Aoyama Xiu Xin.

A fool like Nipponjiro couldn’t cause much harm, but his irritating antics meant he needed to be taught a painful lesson to keep him in line.

"Uh..." Aoyama Sosuke hesitated, wanting to speak but stopping himself.

Aoyama Xiu Xin sensed he had unspeakable difficulties and concerns, and asked, "What’s wrong? Speak."

Aoyama Sosuke’s actions this time made him realize that this cheap brother, despite many faults, was still reliable. Blood is thicker than water, after all; he could develop this relationship and should mend their ties somewhat.

"How about you come to Saitama Prefecture for a talk? It’s better to explain things face to face," Aoyama Sosuke said with some nervousness.

Like a child about to confess a mistake to a parent, the beating Aoyama Xiu Xin had given him last time left a deep impression; he would even wake up from nightmares about it.

Aoyama Xiu Xin frowned slightly, then reluctantly decided to accommodate the other’s request, "Okay, I’ll come over today."

"Hey!" Aoyama Sosuke said after finishing and then added, "Just come by yourself, don’t bring Haruko."

"Mmm." Hearing this, Aoyama Xiu Xin roughly guessed what was going on; a man uninterested in the delicacies of home meant he had already had his fill outside.

Aoyama Sosuke was involved with someone else, and he might even have gotten a child, which was why he was neglecting home.

And now he was preparing to come clean to him.

So that was why he’d asked him not to bring his sister-in-law.

This was bad news for the sister-in-law, but for Aoyama Xiu Xin, it was good news. What Mr. Lu Xun said was right, human joys and sorrows are not interconnected.

Seeing Aoyama Xiu Xin hang up the receiver, Aoyama Haruko at his side hurriedly asked, "Xiu Xin, are you going to Saitama Prefecture? Let me come with you."

She was still worried sick about her husband.

"Big sister-in-law, next time, I’m going over to help big brother with some serious business this time, and we probably won’t be able to look after you," Aoyama Xiu Xin said with a troubled expression on his face.

Accustomed to submission, Aoyama Haruko was always adept at compromise and self-denial, and upon hearing this, she managed a strained smile, "Is that so? Then I won’t bother you guys. I’ll go pack a few clothes for your big brother, and you can take them to him."

With that, she promptly turned and hurried upstairs.

Watching her retreating figure, Aoyama Xiu Xin sighed. His big brother didn’t deserve such a wonderful woman.

In the future, he would take over that role himself!

After breakfast, Aoyama Xiu Xin went to Saitama Prefecture with the things his sister-in-law had prepared, and for safety’s sake, he also brought along Nakamura Shinichi as a bodyguard.

.........

He arrived at Aoyama Sosuke’s residence by noon.

"Wait for me outside."

Aoyama Xiu Xin ordered Nakamura Shinichi.

Then he pressed the doorbell.

"Hello, hello?"

A woman’s voice came over the intercom.

Just as expected, Aoyama Xiu Xin thought to himself before saying, "I’m Aoyama Xiu Xin, looking for my big brother."

"Okay! Mr. Aoyama, please wait a moment."

After a short while, the door opened, and a young woman in a pink kimono appeared at the doorway, bowing nervously, "Mr. Aoyama, please come in."

Aoyama Xiu Xin sized her up, finding that aside from being younger, she was no match for his sister-in-law.

Could my big brother also be face-blind?

Aoyama Xiu Xin changed his shoes and entered the house, only to see Aoyama Sosuke holding a child on the sofa.

"Xiu Xin, you’re here, take a seat," Aoyama Sosuke put the child aside, and although he tried to appear calm on the surface, his hurried tone betrayed him.

Aoyama Xiu Xin walked over expressionlessly and sat down on the sofa, crossing his legs. "Are the woman and child yours, big brother? Is this how you honor our sister-in-law? If you have something to say, just say it."

He had an air of seeking accountability.

"Wakako, go upstairs," Aoyama Sosuke said to Ashida Kazuko as he handed over the child with an indifferent tone.

Ashida Kazuko took the child, bowed to Aoyama Xiu Xin, and then left with frequent backward glances.

Aoyama Sosuke took a deep breath, looked at Aoyama Xiu Xin, and said, "Xiu Xin, as you see, and as you think, Wakako bore me a child."

"So what?" Aoyama Xiu Xin asked.

Aoyama Sosuke pursed his lips, "I’m afraid Nipponjiro will spread the word about my illegitimate child."

"That’s not what I’m asking. I’m asking what about the big sister-in-law?" Aoyama Xiu Xin said annoyedly.

Aoyama Sosuke sat down, poured a cup of tea for Aoyama Xiu Xin, "I set you up with Qingzi, and you convince Qingzi to divorce me, so I can be with Wakako."

"What do you mean?" Aoyama Xiu Xin, sensing a misunderstanding, asked with an unhappy expression.

Damn, I haven’t even done it yet.

Aoyama Sosuke smiled faintly, "There’s no need to pretend, Xiu Xin. You and Qingzi have been alone together for so long, don’t tell me nothing happened..."

"Slap!" Aoyama Xiu Xin raised his hand and fiercely slapped Aoyama Sosuke, berating angrily, "Idiot! Aoyama Sosuke, how can you say such a thing! I might disregard my own reputation, but I’ll never allow you to slander our sister-in-law!"

Feeling the fiery pain on his face, Aoyama Sosuke was shocked and baffled, and cautiously asked, "Truly... nothing happened between you two?"

"Hmph!" Aoyama Xiu Xin’s face looked terrible.

I wish something had.

I wish I could be in the same boat as you.

Aoyama Sosuke, admitting his own guilt, now believed that Aoyama Xiu Xin and Aoyama Qingzi were innocent. For a moment, he was awkward and ashamed, somewhat at a loss.

Was it really just he who couldn’t control himself?

But since matters had already started, he might as well make things clear, "Xiu Xin, sorry, I misunderstood you and Qingzi. But I know you’ve always had feelings for Qingzi, haven’t you? Don’t deny it, we’re both men, I clearly see the way you look at her."

Aoyama Xiu Xin remained silent, not objecting.

"You with her, and me with Wakako, wouldn’t everyone be happy then?" Seeing that Aoyama Xiu Xin didn’t deny it, Aoyama Sosuke, overjoyed, got up from the floor and moved closer, "I can help you pursue Qingzi, I know her preferences. After I help you succeed, I’ll divorce her and marry Wakako. Then I won’t have to fear the scandal about my illegitimate child, and you’ll have your wish fulfilled, what do you think, huh?"

Looking at his big brother, full of expectations and excitement.

Aoyama Xiu Xin felt entirely numb.

He thought he was twisted enough, but it turned out that he still couldn’t fully fit into this country!

For the first time, he felt inferior because he wasn’t twisted enough.

"We can’t get a divorce," Aoyama Xiu Xin said.

"Why not?" Aoyama Sosuke asked suspiciously.

You wouldn’t be fixated on sister-in-law by any chance, would you?

Aoyama Xiu Xin explained seriously, "The timing of the child’s birth is off. Even if you divorce and remarry that woman, Nipponjiro or someone else could use this point to attack you."

Most importantly, if you divorced, what pretext could I and sister-in-law use to continue living together?

The pressure would then be on me.

How could that be acceptable!

"What should we do, then?" Aoyama Sosuke frowned and rubbed his face in irritation.

Aoyama Xiu Xin already had a plan in mind, "Create two fake paternity tests. One to prove no blood relationship between you and the child, and another to show the child is related by blood to the woman’s ex-boyfriend. With real and fake indistinguishable, over time no one will take it seriously."

Besides, aside from Nipponjiro, no one would likely use such despicable means to attack Aoyama Sosuke.

After all, which official doesn’t have an illegitimate child!

As the saying goes, "The instigator has no reputation to lose, right?"

"Damn, Xiu Xin, I never realized you were so smart," Aoyama Sosuke said with joy after hearing the plan. Then he started to worry about his brother’s relationship with his own wife, "Then, about you and Qingzi..."

He was mainly afraid Aoyama Qingzi would create a scene.

"This is simple, just let big sister-in-law know that you, behind her back, had a child. Then things between her and me would naturally fall into place." Discussing with his big brother on how to help himself win over sister-in-law, Aoyama Xiu Xin felt odd.

Hmm... It’s strangely thrilling.

Aoyama Sosuke nodded, his feelings complex as he said, "Then I’ll leave Qingzi to you. She’s a good woman, and ultimately, I’ve wronged her."

He felt a bitter taste in his heart.

Forget it, the water from his field shouldn’t flow into others’ fields.

"Big brother, if the three of us family members live well together, that’s better than anything else," Aoyama Xiu Xin sighed.

Only united as a family can the clan prosper.

Aoyama Sosuke was still somewhat uncomfortable and didn’t want to continue the topic, "Xiu Xin, let’s discuss how to use a stratagem to deal with Nipponjiro."

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