Hakuba Mizueda looks very similar to Hakuba Ningzi, with a slender neck and delicate facial features, but her eyes are very different - Mizueda has a pair of red phoenix eyes, which makes her look instantly sharper, without Ningzi's gentleness.
relative.
Ningzi Hakuba probably inherited most of her mother's looks, but inherited her father's squinty eyes. She doesn't know if she should be considered lucky - if they were the same age and just looked at their looks, she would score 80 points, and her mother would probably score 90 points.
points, but if you include temperament, Chihara Rinto would give Ningzi 100 points and her mother 50 points.
However, Mitsuae is not as scary as her husband and daughter said. It seems that she just has too many rules, is a little strict on etiquette, speaks in a strong tone, and the overall image is a little too dignified, overall and gentle.
Wife and loving mother have nothing to do with each other.
To be honest, her temperament is very similar to Chihara Rinto's at work - she is very oppressive when staring at people, and she is quite calm and intimidating.
She just stared at Qianhara Rinto for a while, paying special attention to his collar, cuffs and hair. She seemed quite satisfied, and then she saluted, "I have been taking good care of you for a long time, little girl."
Qianhara Rinto quickly returned the gift: "In any case, I have benefited a lot."
While they were talking, the ship shook and seemed to have left the dock. Baima Zong was standing beside him and laughed loudly and said: "Okay, okay, stop being polite. We are not outsiders. Sit down and talk!"
Mizueda turned around and glanced at Hakuba Munemasa, seeming a little dissatisfied, but perhaps because Chihara Rinto was present, she showed great respect for her husband and said nothing.
The houseboat also had tatami mats, and the three of them were quickly seated as guests and hosts. Then the maid on the boat began to serve the dishes, but they were served separately, with Mizue serving the dishes alone.
Baima Zongzheng noticed his gaze and explained with a smile: "Don't worry about her, she is a vegetarian all year round and does not eat onions and ginger. Come, Qianyuan, try this, the female crab in September, the male crab in November, now
It’s a good time to eat Echizen crab.”
Qianhara Rinto quickly thanked her, but she couldn't help but feel like complaining - the monk eats meat, but the monk's wife doesn't eat meat. I don't know what you are making!
High-end restaurants in Japan all pay attention to the seasonal ingredients, and it is the same here. There is no shortage of charcoal-grilled late autumn swords, salt-roasted matsutake mushrooms, and seafood and mountain delicacies. The treat is very formal, and Chihara Rinto just fills in the food.
After filling his stomach, Mitsuae moved his chopsticks slightly and said politely: "The hospitality is not good, does it still taste good?"
She seemed to have a tougher temperament, but she was not rude, and Qianhara Rinto immediately said: "You are serious, very good."
Mitsuae talked a few more words along with the food, and commented on the Yakata Boat Shop by the way. When the atmosphere seemed to have entered the chatting mode, he asked casually: "Qianhara-san is one year older than Ningzi, and he is also a young man.
, do you have any plans for the future?”
"Just call me Qianyuan." Qianyuan Rinto was very low-key, but immediately perked up. Knowing that the drama was coming, he followed her words and said: "I am currently working at Kanto United Television, and I have no intention of changing my mind in a short time.
, but the family wants to settle down as soon as possible."
Baima Zong was standing by and praised: "It's a good idea to start a family and start a business!"
Mizue ignored what her husband said and seemed not to hear it at all. She just asked with concern: "Is there any difficulty in it? It is not easy for young people to start a family in Tokyo."
"It's no problem. I have some savings." There was a maid in the cabin. Chihara Rinto had some words that he couldn't say directly, so he blocked them with one palm and wrote two numbers on the palm of his other hand, "In Tokyo.
It’s more than enough to settle down and live a stable life.”
Mizue saw the number clearly and said in surprise: "You have been working for less than two years, right?"
Qianhara Rinto immediately said modestly: "I have a relatively high annual income, and I also run some side businesses."
"That's really good." Mizueda praised lightly. She didn't care much about how much money he made. Instead, she regretted that she couldn't persuade him to live in Kyoto. But she then asked: "Where were you before?"
Studying at a university?”
Qianhara Rinto calmed down and began to report the resume of the original owner. Anyway, he couldn't say that he was struck by lightning, so he could only use this to top it up. While Mizue listened attentively, he carefully observed Qianhara Rinto's behavior.
facial expression.
Baima Zongzhi chose her daughter as soon as she chose, thinking that her daughter would not see the wrong person, but she was different. She wanted to see it with her own eyes and judge Qianhara Rinto's character and upbringing. Even though she had already asked about some things, but
Firstly, she felt that the hearsay was not credible, and secondly, she needed to verify it, so she still asked in detail - she wanted to help her daughter to check it, and it was considered a love for her daughter.
Qianyuan Rin is a human being and understands this very well. He knows everything he knows and talks about it without any embarrassment or impatience. He has been training for the past two years and can be considered a person who has seen the world. It is completely trivial to deal with such a scene.
In the middle, Baima Zongzheng interrupted several times, but was ignored by his wife. He was not annoyed, and just drank and ate crabs there, enjoying himself very much. Mizue's questions gradually shifted from resume to personal accomplishment.
aspect.
"You have been working for a while, how do you interact with people?"
"Normally, I don't say harsh words and treat others gently, but I dare to say harsh words and do hard things at critical moments." Qianhara Rinto smiled and said: "Try to win the trust, support and help of most people, but if necessary, stick to yourself.
We will never compromise our views.”
"This is a very mature idea." Mizue was quite satisfied with the answer, but said thoughtfully, "You remind me of someone."
"Who is it?"
"It's funny, he's Ningzi's grandfather." Mizue's tone softened significantly, and she actually chatted with Chihara Rinto about daily life: "Back then, he also started from scratch, and he was very gentle to others, but once..."
She began to talk about some of her father's past events, including some trivial matters about the Hakuba family. Qianhara Rinto listened very attentively, and from time to time he would exchange views on some things with her, and many of them coincided with each other.
Together, the conversation finally turned to the current economic situation.
It was Chihara Rinto's turn to speak on this matter. He analyzed Japan's economic situation with "hindsight" and believed that Japan was about to face another economic winter, and land prices were about to reach their lowest point in history.
Mitsuae listened very carefully, but she didn't really believe Chihara Rinto's analysis. Experts couldn't say for sure about the economic environment, so she had to make her own judgment. She was just getting to know Chihara Rinto, but after observing that now, she couldn't even
I don’t admit that Chihara Rinto is really good, and there seems to be no problem with her daughter’s choice.
First of all, this man is about the same age as his daughter;
Secondly, this person has a serious job, whether the income is high or not is secondary, but it can prove that he is not a bastard who intends to eat soft rice or is a hooligan;
Thirdly, judging from his words and deeds, this person is very pragmatic, very down-to-earth, and very stable. He is not a boastful or ambitious person, nor is he the kind of artist or neurotic writer who makes people confused;
Finally, this person is very smart, speaks clearly and logically, has his own unique views on things, has the ability to think for himself, and does not act impulsively - it is very painful to live with idiots, this is the most important thing
!
If her daughter took it upon herself to find something that was out of place, then she, as a mother, would probably hang herself and would definitely oppose it to the end, but in front of her, Chihara Rinto was already ten times better than she expected.
After listening to Qianhara Rinto's analysis, she casually exchanged a few words with him, used chopsticks to pick up some vegetables for him, and her tone became more gentle, "It's not good to eat too much sea food. It can easily hurt the stomach. Usually, too much
Eat some vegetables."
Qianhara Rinto quickly picked up the plate and said politely: "That's what you said."
"You don't have to use honorifics all the time, just be more casual." Mizuzhi sighed faintly: "I'm sorry, I asked you so many questions. It's my problem. I didn't teach Ning Zi well. She is... a person who refuses to give in.
A child who is easy to worry about is really worrying."
"You are really too modest. Miss Ningzi is very good." Chihara Rinto wanted to help Hakuba Ningzi even if he was a friend, but he really didn't expect that Hakuba Ningzi's image in the eyes of her parents was so bad, but Mizuae
He shook his head and said helplessly: "She is old and doesn't want to follow the path arranged by her parents. I can understand this, but she is really too casual, which is not good."
She obviously admires Chihara Rinto more. It is estimated that if she had a son like Chihara Rinto, she would probably object to him marrying a girl like Hakuba Ningzi, but Hakuba Ningzi is her biological daughter, and if she wants to marry someone like Chihara Rinto
, this matter is completely negotiable.
Hakuba Ningzi's mother said that Hakuba Ningzi is more casual and likes to run around. Chihara Rinto felt the same way and wanted to echo a few words, but unfortunately it didn't work and could only advise again: "Everyone is like this.
After a period of time, Miss Ningzi has actually been very good, so you don't need to worry too much."
Mitsue was blaming her daughter, but she was very happy to hear Rinto Chihara defending her daughter. She couldn't help but smile and said, "I'm very happy that you like her."
Qianyuan Rinto felt deeply excited and felt that this test had been passed!
This is very important. Even if the negotiation with Bai Ma Ningzi's parents breaks down, depending on how stubborn he is, he probably won't give up easily. He might have to do something behind his back, but for now, he can get the support of her parents. After all, this is
It's a great thing!
This is better than kidnapping Hakuma Ningzi and running away, right?
He quickly said a few words of modesty, but Mizue, a mother, was already concerned about further questions and asked: "Do you have any common plans for the future?"
"Common plan?" Qianhara Rinto didn't react for a moment, but Hakuma Sect was laughing and said: "It's just the messy things like getting married." Then he said to his wife directly without Qianhara Rinto saying anything: "It's too early to talk about this now.
Yes, they haven’t confirmed their relationship yet!”
Mitsuae was slightly startled and looked at Chihara Rinto, who nodded slightly and said that she was right. At the same time, she also understood a little bit - it turned out that Hakuba Ningzi was being forced to marry at home, and her mother was looking forward to it.
Want her to get married quickly.
Mizue was a little disappointed, but after thinking about it, he said directly: "Ningzi's favorite snack is red bean paste buns. Her daily food taste is similar to mine. She basically doesn't eat onions, garlic, ginger, meat or fish. She prefers vegetarian food, especially mushrooms.
But she also eats shellfish and shrimps; her favorite flowers are flower buds and camellias, and she has studied ikebana under Sogetsu Ryu’s Master Hamaike; she doesn’t like pets such as cats and dogs, but she doesn’t hate them either. The only one she had when she was a child is
Her pet is a turtle named A Shou; her favorite writer is..."
After listening to a few words, Chihara Rinto immediately realized that he wanted his daughter to get married very urgently! He couldn't help but be a little impressed by Mizue's decisiveness, and immediately took out a small notebook from his pocket and started taking notes——
If there is someone in this world who knows Neiko Hakuba better than Mizueda, Chihara Rinto will never believe it. This information is too precious!
Baima Zongzheng was quite used to his wife's decisive and direct attitude, and he did not object to what she said. He also added with a smile: "Ningzi had a bad habit when she was a child. She would smell her socks after taking them off, and her expression was very happy, but
Now that I’m older, I don’t know anymore.”
Qianhara Rinto paused at the writing. He really never knew another person if he had never lived together. He never thought that the always gentle and elegant Hakuba Ningzi would do such a thing when he was a child. He couldn't help but be distracted for a moment - the little Hakuba.
Ning Zi took off her socks, looked around to see if no one was paying attention, and sniffed secretly, wrinkling her nose with an expression of enjoyment...
If parents don't tell this kind of thing, it is impossible for outsiders to know. They will only see Hakuba Ningzi like this, and Mitsuae is very dissatisfied. However, it is not easy to criticize her husband in front of Chihara Rinto, so she just quickly explained: "It's very
When she was little, she was not sensible at that time, but she is definitely not sensible now."
Chihara Rinto didn't care, but felt that Hakuba Neiko's image was more vivid, and Hakuba Munemasa, the father, was even more indifferent, and kept interjecting, telling a lot of Hakuba Neiko's childhood embarrassing things, and also reminded Chihara Rin
Person: "Don't be deceived by her appearance. She was very strong when she was a child and never gave up in anything. I guess she just hides it now that she is older. You have to be careful, she is not as easy to get along with as she appears, but most people notice
Not as distant as her!"
Then he spread his hands to his wife and said, "Don't look at me like that. No one is perfect and no one is perfect. No one can have a little problem. He will always find it after we have been together for a long time. It is better to know it sooner than later."
Mitsuae couldn't do anything to him in front of Chihara Rinto. She just warned him with her eyes to speak less and don't scare Chihara Rinto away. Otherwise, her daughter wouldn't know when she would wait until she falls in love, and their grandson would be in trouble!
She quickly changed the subject, and spent more than half an hour introducing her daughter's preferences in detail, so that Qianhara Rinto could easily follow his preferences, which was considered well-intentioned - she also hoped that her daughter would settle down soon and stop wandering around.
She ran away, she couldn't bear the shock, couldn't bear the fear!
She is actually the one who is most opposed to Hakuba Ningzi traveling around, but there is really no way to deal with this daughter, and this daughter does not need the family's money!
The meal lasted for nearly three hours, and the host and guest enjoyed themselves happily. At least Chihara Rinto was very satisfied. After all, he even knew that Hakuba Ningzi liked to smell socks when he was a child. I feel that Hakuba Ningzi's mother is really good.
, not at all as difficult to get along with as Hakuba Ningzi said.
On the contrary, she treats people very kindly and speaks and does things neatly. If she were born twenty years later, she would probably become an elite white-collar female in the workplace.
After the meal, they drank a cup of tea together, and it was only here that Qianhara Rin said goodbye. The main reason was that it was inconvenient to be away from the TV station for too long, otherwise the team's operation would be laggy, but he also proposed to do his best as a landlord, Ming
The day after tomorrow, I accompanied these two people around Tokyo, but Mizueda declined politely - it was not convenient for her to leave Kyoto for a long time. The main reason for coming this time was because she was worried and wanted to see what kind of person Chihara Rinto was. Now she is basically relieved.
, want to go back quickly.
When the Yakatabune returned to the dock, she sent Rinto Chihara to the bow. The mother-in-law looked at her son-in-law, and the more she looked at her, the more she liked her. She sincerely hoped that he would succeed in pursuing her daughter. She held his hand and said sincerely: "Qianhara, Ningzi.
please!"
Chihara Rinto also replied seriously: "This is my honor!"
The matter is settled, the time, place, and people are all right. If he can't twist Bai Ma Ningzi away, then he is too incompetent, so he might as well commit suicide by throwing himself into the river!
He went back to the TV station happily, just waiting for Hakuba Ningzi to return to Tokyo and throw himself into the trap. After seeing him off, Hakuba Zongzheng smiled at Mitsuae and said: "I told you not to worry. Ningzi has always looked at people since she was a child.
It’s pretty accurate, this guy is barely okay!”
Now that Chihara Rinto was no longer present, Mizue's expression changed. She looked at her husband silently for a while and said mercilessly: "He is ten times stronger than you. My life is not as good as Ningzi's!"
She was indeed relieved. After all, she looked at his behavior, heard his words, and observed his appearance. He seemed to be a very nice person. She had also inquired about him privately before, and the two factors confirmed that she felt that Qianhara Rinto was indeed qualified to marry her daughter.
Chihara Rinto is obviously smart, capable, mature and stable, and has a very strong ability to deal with troublesome situations. When his daughter marries him, he only needs to worry about the housework, and there will not be many worries in life. Especially when he listens to his daughter’s past affairs, his eyes are particularly bright and obvious.
He is coveting his daughter, not the Baima family's wealth. This is enough to kill 99% of his competitors.