Chapter 232 Are you satisfied with Haruno?
The car finally stopped in front of a mansion in Ota District.
It is said to be a mansion, but it is more reasonable to say it is a manor at the foot of the mountain.
Sawayama Haruno got off the car and looked at the several mansions in front of him in surprise. Although he had already learned that the Esaki family was a famous family, he only felt this after actually seeing the old house of the Esaki family. Even more shocking.
You must know that Tokyo can be said to be a city where every inch of land is precious. Even though Ota City and Minato City are far away from each other, it is precisely because it is located on the edge that it is more convenient for these rich people to build their own luxury villas. The old house of the Esaki family in front of us is extremely luxurious no matter where it is placed.
“Are you surprised?”
Naoto Esaki also got out of the car and said with a smile: “My grandfather usually lives here, but it looks very luxurious and big from the outside, but in fact the decoration inside It’s still a bit old, and I’ve been trying to persuade my grandfather to move to another holiday estate recently.”
“It’s a bit unexpected, but luckily I’ve been mentally prepared.”
Sawayama Haruno touched his chin and said casually: "In such a big place, is the old man the only one living there?"
"Absolutely, there is only an old aunt who is the housekeeper and nanny following me. Live with my grandfather.”
Mizawayama Haruno quickly recovered from the shock, and Naoto Esaki had a more appreciative look in his eyes.
As he led the other party forward, he explained: "It wasn't like this before, but after the number of family members increased and my grandfather got older, he became more accustomed to living alone."
"Really?"
Sawayama Haruno couldn't help but look at several Japanese-style ancient buildings connected next to him. The door of one of the gatehouses was half open, and it looked like it was inside. It's what a dojo looks like.
Is it a kendo dojo?
Sawayama Haruno couldn't help but guess.
I have heard Suguha say before that my grandfather likes kendo very much, and it seems that he still insists on exercising every day even after getting older. Sure enough, a man like this who made his fortune from scratch, even at this age, has a certain disdain for old age. Feel it?
"Please come in."
While thinking wildly, Naoto Esaki had already led him into the largest mansion among them.
After opening the door, Naoto Esaki took off his shoes first. He turned around and said with a smile: "I have contacted the housekeeper in advance in the morning. I guess my grandfather will be waiting for us in the tea room."< br>
"Yeah."
Sawayama Haruno nodded slightly.
The area of the Esaki family's old house was far beyond his imagination. After following Naoto Esaki to take off his shoes at the door, he walked inside for about three or four minutes before reaching the so-called "tea room". outside.
"Dong Dong——"
Naoto Esaki stood at the front, stretched out his hand and knocked on the door twice, and whispered: "Grandpa, I brought Suguha's friends over."
“Come in.”
A strong old man’s voice came from the tea room.
The rough voice seemed to contain the courage to remain calm. Rather than an invitation, it was more like ordering the two people outside the door to enter together.
When the door to the room was slowly opened by Naoto Esaki, Haruno Sawayama, who was standing aside, was naturally the first to notice the "old man" sitting cross-legged facing the door.
“Is this the grandfather of the Esaki family?”
The moment he saw the other person clearly, Sawayama Haru's ambition was dazzled.
He has gray hair and many wrinkles on his face. He has a standard "old man" appearance that can be easily understood at a glance.
But the opponent's waist was straight, and the arms exposed from the cuffs of the hakama suit were also unusually strong, not at all like the loose arms of other old people.
Obviously he looks like a short old man, but he gives people a great sense of oppression. When his face is expressionless, people standing aside don't dare to take a deep breath.
"No wonder I could lead the Esaki family, which had declined to three or four people at that time, to fight all the way up from the bottom," Haruno Sawayama thought.
This kind of self-made top boss really has a very mysterious aura about him, which makes people fearful at first glance, as if a sheep has accidentally intruded into the territory of a lion. generally.
Fortunately, for Haruno Sawayama, this feeling of oppression is not particularly strong.
I don’t know if it was because the system had strengthened itself several times. After seeing his grandfather who was “treating him sternly”, at most, his body was just a little tense due to nervousness. Other than that, Other than that, I didn't feel too scared.
"Grandpa, are you still in good health?"
As if aware of the strange silence in the air, Naoto Esaki took the lead in greeting him after entering the tea room.
It's a pity that the other party didn't even look at him.
“Sit down.”
This thin but strong old man directly extended an invitation to Haruno Sawayama.
The latter was still a little hesitant, but Naoto Esaki seemed to have expected this scene to happen, so he pulled him and prepared to sit down.
“I didn’t say you can sit down.”
Ezaki Naoto’s movements froze in place, and his whole expression became a little embarrassed.
Seeing this scene, Haruno Sawayama couldn't help but take another look at his future brother-in-law.
“.”
Naoto Esaki didn’t speak, but just gave him a look.
Sawayama Haruno immediately understood and slowly sat on the opposite side of the tea table.
"My name is Tetsuichiro Ezaki." Seeing Haruno Sawayama sitting opposite him without showing any timidity, the old man's expression suddenly softened.
“Kiriyama Haruno, written as Zeshan.”
Sawayama Haruno replied neither humble nor overbearing.
Not long after he finished speaking, the door of the tea room was pushed open again, and a woman in plain clothes walked in with a kettle.
She didn't help make tea, she just took out the tea leaves and tea sets, put the kettle on the table, and then smiled at Haruno Sawayama before slowly getting up and retreating outside.
By the way, what is going on with this kind of Edo-like tea-drinking conversation? Although I had anticipated this scene happening in advance, when it actually arrived, I felt a bit confused. What a good situation.
Sawayama Haruno complained a few words in his heart, but he couldn't help it. The more embarrassing he felt, the more he wanted to complain in his heart.
But fortunately, Tetsuichiro Ezaki didn't seem to see through his inner activities.
“I have heard your name a long time ago.”
Tetsuichiro Ezaki picked up the kettle and said calmly.
"Sawayama-san, do you believe that talent is something that is determined by birth?"
"I don't believe it." Haruno Sawayama said truthfully.
He didn’t think too much about too complicated things, and it had nothing to do with being philosophical or not.
Because the most powerful evidence that proves that "talent is not innate" is himself.
——The existence of that system.
“Huh”
Obviously, Tetsuichiro Esaki has different ideas.
After he sneered, he began to make tea and said slowly: "I thought you would be a smarter person, but I didn't expect you to say such things."
" What a person knows and what he can do must be done the moment he is born. Learning the day after tomorrow only allows them to remember this part.”
"Things that are there are just there, and things that are not there will never be there no matter how hard you try."
"Those world-famous literary geniuses, could it be that what kind of education they received led them to where they are? In terms of current achievements? If that’s the case, how many students at Tokyo University can win outstanding literary awards?”
“Maybe they just forget more.” Haruno Sawayama pondered. road.
He is indeed Suguha’s grandfather. The two of them look alike when they discuss philosophy. This time, they can definitely be biological.
Sawayama Haruno even had the illusion that he was "discussing heroes over wine"
But one thing he said was that he was quite partial to what his grandfather said, and he also believed that "some Things just exist, and things that don’t exist just don’t exist.” But it’s not appropriate to say this now.
Because the purpose of his coming here this time was for Ezaki Suguha.
If you continue to follow what your grandfather said, you will soon be led to the issue of Esaki Suguha. No matter what is discussed, for Esaki Suguha, this kind of "talent" All flaws are fatal.
Because she cannot be the head of the family according to the wishes of the Esaki family.
“Do you forget a lot?”
While making tea, Tetsuichiro Ezaki raised his eyelids and glanced at Naoto Ezaki who was standing awkwardly next to him.
After pausing for a moment, he said with profound meaning: "You are not afraid of forgetting too much, but you are afraid of being self-righteous and thinking that you have forgotten."
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Ezaki Naoto pursed his lips and his expression became increasingly ugly.
He had an unknown premonition in his heart, and he had this feeling not long before he came.
After all, my grandfather already knew about his little tricks in Kyoto, and he probably planned to take the opportunity to beat himself up this time.
But if this is the case, my grandfather's agreement to meet Haruno Sawayama will become a bit contradictory. After all, most of them will agree to marry Suguha to him.
In this case, what on earth is grandfather thinking?
Huhu——
After scalding a round of teacups, the teapot next to him made a boiling sound again, and Tetsuichiro Ezaki quickly started a new process of making tea.
"I have read Sawayama-san's book, and it is very well written."
"Regardless of Sawayama-san's background and education, this alone is enough to confirm what was said before. . ”
“.Yes. ”
Sawayama Haruno was a little helpless.
If the other party wants to say that, it is really not easy for him to refute.
You can’t just tell the other party that you are a time traveler and about the system, right?
"Norwegian Wood" is placed there. No matter who reads it, they can understand the meaning of this book, which naturally confirms the statement that "talent is innate".
After all, there are tens of thousands of students at Tokyo University. How many students are there who are qualified to rival Haruki Murakami?
“One is a dragon or a phoenix among men.”
Ezaki Tetsuichiro brought the tea cup in front of Haruno Sawayama, who quickly reached out to take it.
"I admire you very much. No matter in every aspect, Sawayama-san is much better than most people."
He looked at Haruno Sawayama with some admiration, "There is such a thing Even I can’t find any fault with my grandson-in-law.”
(End of Chapter)