People of the younger generation cannot understand the value that the older generation places on the continuation of their bloodline, especially veteran gangsters like Hayato Nagayama.
After fighting and killing for a lifetime, he successfully created a family name like Nagayama-gumi, which was passed down to the third generation. If it had been during the Warring States Period, he would have been able to rule the roost.
As you get older, you naturally fear that the evil you did when you were young will be repaid by your own blood. Speaking of being estranged from your second son, you may also be thinking about not putting all your eggs in one basket.
"Father, did grandpa call to say this?"
Naoki Nagayama sat directly next to the Japanese room and smiled at his somewhat shy elder brother.
"Well, I called specifically and said that the wedding was going to be held at the temple in Qingshui." My father sighed a little, as he and his mother also got married there.
The so-called family temple is actually just an ordinary small temple in Qingshui. However, my grandfather Hayato Nagayama has been worshiping there for decades. Even the spiritual tablets of grandma and grandpa are enshrined there. It is a good example and the younger brothers naturally go there to worship.
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In fact, no one has said so clearly that the temple also accepts visits and rituals from outsiders, but ordinary people always don't want to have anything to do with the Yamaguchi-gumi, and gradually they acquiesce that it is the "family temple" of the Nagayama-gumi.
The Japanese's ability to read the air is also very skillful in this regard.
"Ha, it's in front of Buddha. I originally thought that my eldest brother's wedding would be in front of people or in Western style..."
Nagayama Naoki was thinking about it, but Tsuruko, who had already caught Yutaro in his hand, interrupted at this time: "In Shizuoka, it is usually in front of Buddha or God, Ni-chan, why do you act like an outsider!"
Aren’t they just outsiders? Or foreigners?
Nagayama Naoki complained mentally, but still explained: "Because Yamaguchi Momoe uses a Western-style wedding!"
"Isn't there also a traditional Japanese wedding?" Xiaobangjing came online.
Nagayama Naoki didn't say much to his resentful younger sister, and directly asked his eldest brother: "My eldest brother is getting married, how do you feel?"
Yongshan Aoki smiled, his tall and thick figure actually made people feel shy: "I feel a little dizzy..."
The father scolded from the side: "Why didn't I faint when I was with Xiangjia? I have to go to Nozaki's house to apologize at such an old age!"
At this time, the eldest brother Aoki could only remain silent, while Nagayama Naoki and Tsuruko were both suppressing laughter.
"Things have happened, let's not talk about what it did, and besides, weren't you very happy to hear that Xiangjia was pregnant?" Nagayama Nanako walked into the Japanese room and talked with the mud, and her father also snorted and said no more.
Mother poured a cup of tea for Naoki and Tsuruko, then sat down and rescued Taro from Tsuruko: "Tsuruko, don't always bully Taro."
"What~ I'm getting close to Taro Taro right now. We have a very good relationship!"
And the big white dog who was a showman had his head buried in the crook of his mother's leg, almost convulsing and crying.
Nagayama Naoki looked at the fattened dog and couldn't help pinching the flesh on Yutaro's belly: "Mother, Yutaro's food is too good..."
"Just some leftovers!"
One portion of my own dog food, one portion of leftover food from home, and one portion of leftover food from the izakaya... triple that!
Forget it, let’s take it to Tokyo to lose weight later.
The family sat in the wedding room and talked about all aspects of the eldest brother's wedding, including the dress, the car for pick-up and drop-off, souvenirs for relatives and friends, etc. After all, everything had to be completed within a week, which was still a test for both parties.
.......
The Yongshan family woke up amidst the busyness. Except for the New Year, this family has not been so energetic for a long time.
Naturally, my father didn't open an izakaya during this time. He and his mother went to a famous kimono maker nearby early in the morning to pick up the pre-ordered dresses, and then bought some ingredients.
The eldest brother's wedding is scheduled for the weekend. Nagayama Naoki doesn't know much about how it was decided. In short, his father made the decision after consulting a group of old people.
But before this day, the next generation of the Yongshan family has to do a very important thing. They are going to visit Qingshui's grandfather's house and tell them about their marriage...taking the bride-to-be with them.
Due to his status, Hayato Nagayama probably won't attend the wedding, otherwise he would drag his second son's family into the underworld again.
Allowing the second son's children to get married in Qingshui's family temple is the maximum limit. After all, the ancestors of the Yongshan family are in the temple, and no one else can say anything.
However, it is natural and reasonable to report the grandson's marriage in private.
"Ni-chan, what kind of person is grandpa?"
Tsuruko sat in the back row, holding the arm of her future sister-in-law Nozaki Kaka, a little worried. After all, she only had an impression of her nominal grandfather from a very young age.
I have met my uncle's cousin Yongshan Feng a few times, but just as an ordinary distant relative.
"He should be a very kind person..."
Naoki Nagayama, who was driving the car, said that when he came to visit him that time, he was a very ordinary old man, no matter what he said or anything else.
"Brother, how many times have you met grandpa?" Naoki couldn't find an answer, so Tsuruko asked him again.
"Not a few times... once we met by chance..."
Nagayama Aoki scratched his head, as if he was tall and thick, which was in line with the tradition of the Nagayama family, and his grandfather patted his shoulder happily.
Nagayama Naoki saw Tsuruko's sad look on his face and said with a smile: "Since you are afraid of seeing grandpa, why are you still clamoring to follow him?"
"I...I'm not afraid!" Tsuruko said harshly, "I'm just afraid that Sister Xiangjia, just a girl, will be afraid!"
Nozaki Kaka smiled softly next to her: "Hey, thank you Tsuruko-chan!"
"After all, he's his own grandfather, and he won't eat your sister-in-law... Hahaha," Nagayama Naoki said, and he also laughed.
...
The distance from Shizuoka to Shimizu is very short. Naoki Nagayama drove for ten minutes to reach the city, and then quickly arrived at the Shimizu family in Anhara Town, a large house like a wealthy family in ancient times.
The guy in a black suit standing guard at the door revealed the identity of this place, the headquarters of the Yamaguchi-gumi in the Shizuoka area.
The boy who was standing at the door saw a Toyota Century parked at the door, so naturally he would not think that he was someone who was harassing someone for nothing.
After a group of four people got off the car, they recognized the identity of Nagayama Aoki at a glance. There was no way... he looked very similar to the Sandaime of the Nagayama group. More importantly, yesterday, Nagayama Kaede also
I have already been notified that my cousin is coming to visit today...
One of the boys quickly ran in to inform, while the remaining few bowed to the people at the door, and then said hello loudly:
"Boss Aoki, Boss Naoki, welcome back!"
Nagayama Naoki obviously noticed that his elder brother's body had stiffened... Even Nozaki Kaka and Tsuruko stayed at the door for a while.
Fortunately, Nagayama Naoki had seen it before, so he stepped forward and asked, "Are Brother Feng and Grandpa at home?"
"Hi, the team leader and Boss Feng are already waiting at home! Please come with me~" the younger brother replied energetically, and then led a few people to the entrance.
Along the long porch, Nagayama Naoki and his party will soon arrive at the dormitory, while Nagayama Kaede is waiting near the opposite room. He opens his smile as soon as he sees a few people:
"Aoki, Naoki and Tsuruko...this must be Miss Xiangjia, welcome!"
Yongshan Feng's enthusiasm relieved the tension of several people. Yongshan Aoki also showed a smile: "Brother Feng, is grandpa in there?"
"Ah, of course I am, I have been waiting for you all morning!"
As he said that, he enthusiastically pulled Nagayama Aoki forward, and said to Nagayama Naoki at the same time, "Naoki, we haven't seen you for a few months!"
"Yeah, how's Brother Feng doing lately?"
"It's just an ordinary life~ The fourth generation of the organization still hasn't been elected, the Yamamoto faction and the Takenaka faction are in constant conflict, and it's a mess..."
Yong Shanfeng complained habitually, but suddenly remembered that none of his cousins were of the same mind, and immediately smiled awkwardly, "Hahaha, I just got used to it and talked about messy things."
He quickly changed the topic: "Speaking of which, Aoki, you are actually the first to get married in this generation!"
The eldest brother smiled sheepishly: "It's all a coincidence."
"Hahaha, that's also the first one to get married! I'll definitely give you a big red envelope on your wedding day!"
"That's great~"
After chatting and laughing, a few people walked to the dormitory. Since they came specially to pay a visit, Grandpa Hayato Nagayama was waiting in the main hall.
After entering the door, I saw an old man in a blue kimono sitting upright in the room. His hair was all white, and his body was a little stooped. However, his frame was very large, and he could still feel a bit of the strength of his youth. Next to him was
Sitting next to him was a strong, bear-like man with a ferocious look on his face. He must be the uncle Yongshan Xiongyuan in his prime years.
Several people took off their shoes respectfully and entered, then bowed to Grandpa and said hello:
"Grandpa, long-lost greetings, we are Nagayama Aoki (Naoki)..."
In such an atmosphere, Nagayama Tsuruko and Nozaki Kaka did not dare to speak, and could only bow. Fortunately, it was similar in ancient times, and they did not speak when men visited them.
Nagayama Naoki always feels like he has traveled to Japan's Warring States Period, and several people are paying homage to the Daimyo...
However, Hayato Nagayama didn't put on any airs. After his eldest brother Nagayama Aoki followed the rules and reported that he was getting married, he invited a few people to sit down and asked Nagayama Kaede to serve everyone tea.
"Aoki... I knew you were my grandson when I saw you before!" The old man said with a smile, "You can tell at a glance that you are of the blood of the Nagayama family, unlike a freak like Naoki.
"
Nagayama Naoki smiled awkwardly, it's not my fault that I'm handsome.
"I thought you were still a young man before, but you are about to get married in the blink of an eye~" The old man was already a bit old, but he still said happily, "Where is my granddaughter-in-law, what is her name?"
Nozaki Kōka had no choice but to stand up and bow again: "Ogissan, I am Nozaki Kōka."
"Ah, Xiangjia, what a good name!" At this time, any name is a good name. Hayato Nagayama actually took out a thick red envelope from his arms, worth at least 500,000 yen, "This is a meeting gift!"
Grandpa Ji Dao’s greeting gift is indeed straightforward enough!
Nozaki Kaka was a little at a loss and glanced at Nagayama Aoki before accepting.
"Arigado, Ogisan!"
Hayato Nagayama didn't favor one over the other. He looked at Tsuruko behind him and took out a thick red envelope: "Then the remaining one is Tsuruko. It's rare to see him. Come on, this is yours!"
"Eh...I have one too?" Tsuruko was pleasantly surprised, and then he happily took it, "Arigado! Ogi-san is the best!"
"Hahaha~"
Perhaps only three generations have a granddaughter. Hayato Nagayama looked at Tsuruko with fondness in his eyes, but it was a pity that because of his relationship with the Yakuza, he did not get close to her since he was a child.
In the following process, Hayato Nagayama happily chatted with several grandchildren about their current situation, just like ordinary old people.
The time of Nagayama Aoki's marriage, Naoki's recent busy career, and the current situation of Tsuruko going to college. Naturally, Tsuruko's father called his grandfather to inform his grandfather that Tsuruko was admitted to college. After all, someone in the Nagayama family finally got into college~
The parents chatted for almost an hour. Seeing that the old man was already a little tired, Nagayama Aoki took the lead and said goodbye:
"Ogissan, it's getting late, let's go back first!"
"Well, please come and sit here often in the future!" The old man said politely, but everyone knew that this was just a polite word, "Feng, see them off for me."
"Hi!" Yongshan Feng, who had been pretending to be a fool, finally replied.
Nagayama Kumahara, who had been sitting next to him, still reminded several young people that this was the headquarters of the Yakuza organization, and opposite him was the leader of this Shizuoka Yamaguchi group.
.......
When Nagayama Aoki and others all left, Nagayama Hayato's expression returned to calm. He said to his eldest son Xiong Yuan who was silent next to him: "Xiong Yuan, you saw Naoki, how are you?"
"He is a very smart young man." Nagayama Xiongyuan said, "He noticed that I was observing him, but there has been no change."
The old man continued: "Do you think he knows anything?"
Yongshan Xiongyuan stood up and relaxed his body. His huge body made a rattling sound: "How is it possible? I haven't done anything yet!"
In fact, due to the delay in deciding the fourth generation commander of the Yamaguchi-gumi, the battle between the Yamamoto faction and the Takenaka faction has intensified, and there is no telling when a conflict will break out.
All organizations in the Yamaguchi-gumi are looking for a way out. If the Yamaguchi-gumi falls apart, what will they rely on for food?
As the boss and successor of the Shizuoka Yamaguchi-gumi, Nagayama Hayabusa and Nagayama Kumahara are naturally looking for a “job.”
As for the prosperity of the entertainment industry, even the most remote country people have heard about it, and the Yamaguchi-gumi headquarters has also extended some of its tentacles to make money in the entertainment industry... Not to mention the bright star Naoki Nagayama.
Shining proof!
As the Shizuoka Yamaguchi group, if you want to get involved, you really need a... leader.
However, Nagayama Hayato still said: "Xiong Yuan, you have to remember that Naoki's family is not from this circle, so don't let them get involved in these evil fates!"
"Ha, what kind of bad fate! It's all just business!" Yongshan Xiongyuan, who was in his prime, said without his father's God-given nagging.
“Kumahara!
"The old man's tone became more serious.
"Hi, hi~" Nagayama Xiongyuan waved his hand and walked out slowly, "What I know is that there is just an investment for that boy Naoki to lead, and nothing else will be involved!"
Looking at Yongshan Xiongyuan's disappearing back, the old man sighed,
I obviously don’t want my second son to get involved with the Yamaguchi-gumi, but things are unpredictable...
