The Iijima family has many properties in Shinjuku, Kanagawa, and Chiyoda districts, including large high-rise buildings, villas, and Japanese-style old houses and courtyards.
Gu Yun doesn't like high-rise buildings, but prefers Japanese-style one-family houses, which are the kind often seen in anime.
Not only is there more space, but you won't be disturbed by other people.
Unfortunately, Tamaki Iijima didn't like it. She felt that the one-family house was too small and petty. In contrast, her mother preferred a Japanese-style courtyard like the old house in Iijima.
As for the Japanese style courtyard, Gu Yun naturally wouldn't dislike it.
Therefore, Tamaki Iijima bought a Japanese-style garden in Setagaya Ward, Tokyo, with full payment - the Iijima family, a new upstart in Tokyo, is not in vain.
"Madam, Master."
"Welcome home."
Standing at the door of Iijima's house was a blond girl of seventeen or eighteen years old.
The blond girl's name is Haska, she is half Irish, her Japanese name is Hayasaka Nao, and she is the housekeeper of the Iijima family.
"Forehead…"
The road you choose must be walked on your knees.
It's not that I'm worried about Hayasaka Nao, but I'm afraid that she will be in danger.
"Sasa, let's go eat, Nao-chan."
"Besides, Mei is very beautiful, and Mr. Yukinoshita is also pretty good. I think my daughter will also be a beauty in the future."
The mother did not give Gu Yun another chance to refuse: "The Yukinoshita family is our important ally. Her daughter is called Yangno, right. You should spend more time with her."
Otherwise, even if they do not go bankrupt, the Yukinoshita family will have to fall several steps and suffer heavy losses.
Although they don't want to admit it, mother and son really don't have celebrity qualities.
"I see."
She and Yukinoshita Mei, the head of the Yukinoshita family, have been close friends since they were students.
Gu Yun snickered from the side, and Hayasaka Nao glanced at her: "And young master, it seems that you have slacked off a little during the month in the country."
"Yes, I fully support it!"
This made Hayasaka Nao's mouth twitch slightly, but she was helpless.
Previously, Mrs. Mei was also under a lot of pressure.
Although Hayasaka Nao is strict, she abides by her duties as a retainer.
Gu Yun looked at the girl in front of him. She had a cold personality and her words and deeds were extremely decent.
So in order to protect the girl, Gu Yun decided to let nature take its course.
Seeing Hayasaka Nao's cold expression, her mother was now a little afraid of her and had no choice but to give in.
What Gu Yun hates the most is this kind of social activity.
So even if she had money, her mother couldn't get inside and take away the cakes from other people's hands.
The girl did not believe in ghosts and gods, but this was a gift from Gu Yun. Hayasaka Nao cherished it very much and decided to carry it with her.
During the real estate downturn in the past few years, the Yukinoshita family, which runs a construction company, encountered an economic downturn. Fortunately, Iijima Tamaki had a large amount of liquidity in his hands, and was able to maintain its current size.
Hayasaka Nao is worthy of being the perfect retainer of the Iijima family. Her mother always feels at ease when she does things.
As the sole heir of the Iijima family, Gu Yun has a lot to learn.
There is no way, Hayasaka Nao is too serious.
Let the Iijima family enter the upper class and become truly rich and famous. This is the future policy set by the mother.
Looking at Gu Yun's smiling face, Hayasaka Nao stopped asking questions in a measured manner: "Don't worry, young master, I will explain it to them properly."
Although Zashiki Warashi was the blessing for this acquisition of a very large publishing house, the help of the Yukinoshita family was also an extremely important piece of the puzzle.
"2nd birthday."
Gu Yun immediately waved his hand, saying that he was still young and there was no need to consider major life events so early.
The Yukinoshita family intends to enter politics, but Tamaki Iijima is really rich.
The Yukinoshita family is not just Mei, but also has an extremely complex network of relationships.
Five years ago, 13-year-old Hayasaka Nao's mother passed away due to illness, which coincided with the economic crisis.
But I have to admit that it is precisely because of Hayasaka Nao that the Iijima family is kept in order.
"Eh~~"
Gu Yun did not tell Hayasaka Nao about the supernatural things, and her mother strictly guarded this secret.
"Um?"
Iijima: Me too!
When it comes to shares or something, I'm not afraid that I won't be able to buy them, but I'm just afraid that you won't sell them.
In addition, there are also economics, current affairs, communication, etc. The schedule is full and there is no spare time.
"Anyway, I'm sorry to bother you, Nao-san."
But my mother is really rich, so much that she can never spend it all.
The mother and son looked at each other, both feeling a little embarrassed.
"With the relationship between our two families, if I go to propose marriage, there should be no problem."
"that…"
In terms of money, the Iijima family looks like a nouveau riche.
Evening classes are not available every day, but for piano lessons and the like, all teachers are invited.
"Ah, that's it."
"Yes, Sister Nao."
"lady?"
Unfortunately, many companies and groups in Japan mostly have their own power and circles, and their hierarchies are solidified and do not allow outsiders to interfere.
"Can you know the reason, Master?"
There are a bunch of ladies and ladies, talking business to each other, full of tea, and all smiles at a glance.
"I came to play with you, Gu Yun~~"
She herself is a representative of the old Chinese race. No matter how good her relationship with Tamaki Iijima is, she cannot let him in easily.
Hayasaka Nao wanted to refuse, but her mother also had a strong point. She directly rejected her argument that she could not sit with the host and forced her to eat with her.
After all, there are only a few people in this world who know that demons exist.
Now that it is suddenly cancelled, you must be prepared with a rhetoric, otherwise it is easy to offend people.
"Why?"
Gu Yun: "No, no, I have completed my summer homework well."
The mother showed an "I understand" expression.
She also invested in a large number of overseas companies under Gu Yun's instructions, thus controlling a huge amount of capital in just five or six years.
If Gu Yun needs it and wants to improve himself, Hayasaka Nao will do his best to find a way and strictly require and supervise him.
By chance, Hayasaka Nao concealed her age and joined Iijima Tamaki's company, and showed extraordinary talent and potential, and soon became Iijima Tamaki's confidant.
"Oh, this is for you, Nao-san."
In the past, the relationship between Tamaki Iijima and Mei was just between them.
"lady."
There are specialized tutors for cultural classes, and physical exercises are also indispensable, such as Taekwondo and Kendo. Gu Yun does not need to be too good at it, as long as he can strengthen his body.
Hayasaka Nao took the guard with both hands and hung it around her waist.
Maybe Hayasaka Nao will know about it in the future, but now, Gu Yun decided to hide it.
Mother took Hayasaka Nao's hand and walked to the living room.
"Can you not go?"
"No, no need, school will start soon..."
The Iijima family is just a new wealthy family, while the Yukinoshita family is a prominent local family. In terms of history and heritage, the two are difficult to compare.
"Some personal matters."
Upper class celebrities: I have money.
The Yukinoshita family are the allies that my mother has tried her best to win over over the years.
According to Hayasaka Nao, the Iijima family has unlimited potential and a promising future. It is only a matter of time before they become Japan's top wealthy family.
Well now, Iijima Tamaki saved the Yukinoshita family.
If they are lacking in etiquette, they may be laughed at by outsiders in the future.
Now that there are no outsiders in the Iijima family, there is no need to be so strict about maintaining image.
Not only was her mother afraid of Hayasaka Nao, but Gu Yun was also a little frightened of this beautiful blond lady.
"Thanks."
“Want to show support?”
But if Gu Yun feels that it is not necessary, then Hayasaka Nao will also obey his will.
"What a great kid."
"By the way, Gu Yun, please come with me to this birthday party."
Hayasaka Nao's father is a foreigner, but he abandoned his mother and daughter long ago and left the country.
Now that he controls a very large publishing house, his social status has instantly risen several levels. He is completely worthy of the Yukinoshita family, and even far exceeds it in terms of potential.
"Meiyi played a lot of role in this incident."
Shikigami and demons, this is the secret of the Iijima family.
Hayasaka Nao looked at Gu Yun calmly, which made the latter feel quite pressured, and in the end he had no choice but to lower his head.
"I have another idea now. I will discuss it with Mei Yi later."
In return, Mrs. Yukinoshita took her mother into the social circle of the upper class as a matter of course and helped her meet many famous ladies and rich wives, which benefited her a lot.
"Madam, Master."
"Really, I've told you so many times that you don't have to wait for us at the door."
Hearing the familiar voice, Gu Yun stood up and ran out: "I'll open the door for Xiaojing."
"Gu Yun~~"
Gu Yun took out an amulet from his arms and said, "It's an amulet I asked for from a rural shrine. It's very effective."
"Although I don't know why you and your wife went to the countryside for so long," Hayasaka Nao said, "but now that you are back, your schoolwork can be put back on the agenda."
After dinner, my mother thought about the smooth progress of the acquisition plan and said to Hayasaka Nao: "I remember Mr. Yukinoshita wants to enter politics, right?"
Upon entering the house, my mother immediately lost her formal appearance and looked carefree.
"puff."
The mother's words determined the further relationship between the Iijima family and the Yukinoshita family: "Also, help me prepare a gift. Mei's daughter is having a birthday this month, right?"
Tamaki Iijima does not want rumors such as 'the mistress of the Iijima family is a freak' to spread in the celebrity circle, which is not conducive to the current development of the Iijima family.
The three-tailed fox appeared behind Gu Yun. She is a monster and Hayasaka Nao cannot see her unless she appears.
"I was just kidding, just kidding, mother."
Grandpa told Gu Yun that once ordinary people know about this world, the probability of encountering supernatural events will greatly increase.
However, as the Iijima family continued to expand, the two parties began to interact as a family.
The mother looked at Hayasaka Nao with distress. She did not treat the girl as a servant, but took care of her like a sister or a daughter.
Hayasaka Nao sighed helplessly: "It is precisely because of you that people outside will say that the Iijima family are nouveau riche."
"Speaking of which, what is the child's name?"
"You don't want to get engaged, do you?"
"It seems like, Haruno, Yukinoshita Haruno."
As soon as Gu Yun said this, his mother and Hayasaka Nao looked at each other and actually started to think about it.
"no."
"Even if you say so, Nao-chan..."
The mother and son also knew that what the girl did was right, so they could not resist.
Because of this, the relationship between the Iijima family and the Yukinoshita family increased rapidly.
"Okay, okay, it's time to eat. I'm almost starving to death."
"Sister Nao, please cancel all evening classes."
With the help of the economic crisis caused by the bursting of the bubble, Iijima Tamaki not only preserved its real industry, but also managed to carve out a niche in the sluggish stock market.
For her child, she naturally hopes that Gu Yun can achieve true happiness.
Although political marriage is good for the Iijima family, they do not need it to maintain the prosperity and stability of the family.
Tamaki Iijima is not a strong character, she cares more about Gu Yun's feelings.
"Well, don't worry about him," her mother said to Hayasaka Nao, "let's continue discussing the birthday party."