Inheriting his father's business is something Lin Zengxian has thought about thoroughly.
But this was not an idea that Lin Zengxian had long ago.
At least when Airi Hanyu was still alive, he had not thought about it this way.
The plans he once had were no longer important now. Those things that he had locked and lost the key were just a "past".
Now, he not only wants to become the good doctor Hanyu Airi hopes for, but also becomes the successor to the family business.
"excuse me."
Following Ming Yang's back into the house of Ming Jing's family, Lin Zengxian briefly glanced at the furnishings and met unfamiliar eyes.
"Sachiko, my wife."
He extended his hand to his wife and introduced his family members to Lin Zengxian. Under Najing Yang's seemingly relaxed smile, he was actually not as relaxed as he imagined.
He knew that Lin Zengxian was here to seek cooperation.
He also needs cooperation, or more precisely, an opportunity for him to "break the boat" within the family.
Out of such importance, he held today's meeting at his home.
"Hello, madam."
After bowing to the friendly Mrs. Nai, Lin Zengxian exchanged glances with Nai Nan, who had just walked up to her mother.
Neither of them could say there was any purpose in looking at each other this time. It was more like a subconscious action to glance at each other.
Lin Zengxian drove for more than an hour from Osaka to Kyoto. Today from Kyoto to Osaka, the two of them took the Shinkansen, which didn't take much time.
However, the two still chatted all the way.
There seems to be no shortage of topics.
In this "topic", Lin Zengxian never mentioned "Sanjing", and Mingjing Nan never asked Lin Zengxian about his plans for this trip.
This kind of tacit understanding without communication allowed Lin Zengxian to prepare the door-to-door gift that Mingjing Nan had just brought into the house.
"Welcome, kid."
Sachiko specifically thought about how to call Lin Zengxian.
"Mr. Lin" is normal, "Doctor Lin" is okay, and "Chairman Lin" is actually okay too.
But in the end, Sachiko decided to use the title "child".
Although she could indeed say this because of Professor Mikael, her decision was more for her daughter's sake.
She knew how much Lin Zengxian cared for her daughter in Seoul, and had also paid attention to some details when her daughter talked about "Lin Zengxian".
Therefore, she decided to face "Zengxian" who came to visit her home as an elder, instead of facing "Lin" who came to discuss cooperation as a member of "Sanjing" like her husband.
"Where's the sea?"
Looking deep into the room and then towards the quiet second floor, not finding his eldest son, Najing Yang led Lin Zengxian to the living room.
I told you last night that I would entertain guests at home today. Is this kid going to have a rugby match at school today?
"He will be back in a while. There must be a traffic jam on the road."
Smiling and nodding to Lin Zengxian, Sachiko answered her husband's question. After the two of them walked into the living room, she turned around and looked at her daughter.
Her eyes are bright, her steps are light, and she doesn't feel any fatigue caused by the journey. My daughter seems to be quite interested today.
Shouldn't it be said that it was beyond my expectations...?
He looked away, pursed his lips and shook his head with a smile, and Sachiko also walked into the living room.
"Thank you Mr. Lin for taking care of Nan all the time. I have troubled Mr. Lin again in the past two days."
Sitting opposite each other next to the little eucalyptus by the window, Najing Yang once again looked at Lin Zengxian with friendly but not soft eyes.
When I met Lin Zengxian before, I met "Dr. Lin", a "student of Professor Mikael".
Today, he wanted to confirm with his own eyes whether this young man had what it takes to take charge of Great Wall Heavy Industries in the future.
"I'm going to the kitchen to prepare lunch, so I won't entertain Mr. Lin for the time being."
Unexpectedly hearing his wife's "exit", Najing Yang picked up the kettle from the simmering stove next to the eucalyptus, poured the boiling water that had just been boiled into the tea bowl on the eucalyptus, and then gently rotated it to let the boiling water warm the tea bowl.
Pour the water into a small jar specially designed to hold "waste water".
"I regard Mingjing-san as a friend. We are on the same road together. It's all a small thing."
Putting his hands on his knees, he bowed and watched Sachiko leave. Lin Zengxian saw Nai Minami following her mother and winked at him.
"I'm going to help in the kitchen."
Different from his father's solemnity and his mother's kindness, Mingjing Nan's words and voice contained the intimacy and softness that can only be seen when they are not outside.
Najing Yang knew that his daughter's words were not meant for him.
"Nan is working as an artist alone in Seoul. Now thanks to Lin Jun, Sachiko and I can finally feel more at ease."
First, he used a tea spoon to put two spoons of tea powder into the tea bowl, and then used a long-handled wooden spoon to scoop a spoonful of boiling water from the kettle and add it in. Najing Yang took a cylindrical bamboo brush and gently stirred it. The whole process was always slow and calm.
Don't cause any trouble.
Lin Zengxian, who was sitting opposite Mingjing Yang, remained motionless, just watching his movements quietly.
After retracting his mind, which was mostly paying attention to the movement on the other side, Najing Yang lowered his eyes and watched the tea powder melting little by little. He gently rotated the tea bowl in his hand, turned the patterned side to the opposite side, and bent down to serve the tea.
"grateful."
Bending down to take it with both hands, Lin Zengxian first turned the teacup twice clockwise and turned the patterned side toward Mingjing Yang to show respect, then drank the tea soup, then turned the teacup counterclockwise twice and turned the patterned side toward himself, and finally
Look down at the tea bowl with appreciative eyes.
From a perspective that Lin Zengxian couldn't see, Sachiko retracted her sight as she walked into the kitchen, and raised her feet to cross the threshold of the kitchen.
"These etiquettes can't trouble him."
Sachiko heard her daughter walking into the kitchen behind her, laughing and talking to herself in a rising voice.
He said it as if he was watching the fun.
"Nan, I leave this to you."
After hearing the words, Sachiko's heart moved. She pointed to the dumplings she had prepared in advance, and then began to personally prepare today's lunch, which was not just "lunch".
Her husband told her last night that he would entertain "Chairman Lin" at home today, not "Dr. Lin."
So, she specially prepared the ingredients and menu this morning.
"Hey? Shall I do it?"
Knowing that her mother meant to make this Japanese-style pan-fried dumpling, Mingjing Nan couldn't help but look at her mother twice.
I do happen to be good at doing this, and I am indeed here to help in the kitchen, but on an occasion like today, wouldn't it be better for my mother to directly control the control of the oil smoke and heat? What if I make a mistake...
"Yes, mom remembers it clearly. You did a good job doing this."
The original intention was not to let her usually busy daughter start cooking, but Sachiko improvised and chose a dish that her daughter was familiar with and gave it to her.
As for the name under which this dish is served...
Sachiko turned around and looked in the direction of the kitchen door, narrowing her eyes slightly.
Then it depends on the outcome of the conversation in the living room.