Chapter 77
Taking in a Maid
"Mr. Griffith, this collaboration is now finalized, so you can't go back on your word."
"Of course, our two families have had many collaborations when the master was still alive. I certainly won't go back on my word. We'll find a time when we get back to sign the contract."
"Great, that's wonderful!"
Shortly after taking a picture of Tsubaki Rurikawa, the sound of Shiro Suzuki talking to the butler could be heard outside.
When Suzuki Shiro and the butler entered, they saw an unfamiliar blonde woman in the VIP room, frantically adjusting her clothes.
Meanwhile, Hyuga Gen was eating fruit on the side. Upon seeing the two, he immediately greeted them:
"Uncle Suzuki, butler, you've finally arrived! Please have a seat."
The butler looked at Suzuki Tomoko with a surprised expression. As the prop he had provided, the blonde woman's changes naturally did not escape his notice.
Young master, you're quite something! You've even managed to win over Madam's friend. I was worried about you this afternoon, but it seems I was overthinking it.
Thinking about how this woman had spoken ill of him to the young master at the banquet that day, even the butler, who had lived for tens of thousands of years, couldn't help but chuckle.
Shiro Suzuki, however, was completely unaware of the presence of the familiar scent in the room. When he thought of the blonde woman, he felt a sense of displeasure.
However, he didn't say much about it. Everyone's a man, and who hasn't had a few women? As long as Gen and Sonoko don't go too far after they get married, it'll be fine.
Thinking of this, Shiro Suzuki, in his capacity as an elder, offered the following advice:
"Yuan, you should still be more restrained in these things. You're only 19 years old. Otherwise, if you go too far when you're young, you'll regret it when you're too old to keep up."
The blonde woman who had finished dressing rolled her eyes inwardly. "You know you're not up to the task, huh? No wonder you haven't touched me in years."
Hinata Gen smiled awkwardly, too embarrassed to say anything.
At this moment, Shiro Suzuki also noticed that Tomoko Suzuki was not there, and asked her somewhat strangely:
"Yuan, where did Tomoko go?"
Hyuga Gen replied without even blinking:
"She wasn't feeling well and went to the restroom. She should be back soon."
After saying that, he found another excuse to send the blonde woman wearing the mysterious mask away.
The blonde woman gave Hinata Gen a sidelong glance before walking away, then dramatically swayed her body as she went.
But she was clearly overthinking it. Suzuki Shiro didn't even glance at her, instead looking at the items on the auction stage with great interest, occasionally bidding against them.
The blonde woman entered the restroom, stepped into a stall, and immediately removed the mysterious mask from her face, instantly returning to her original appearance.
She sat down on the toilet seat, feeling somewhat weak, and after a while stood up. She needed to go back quickly, otherwise she would definitely be suspected of something.
In the Hyuga family's VIP room, Hyuga Genmi Suzuki Shiro was quite interested in an antique on the auction stage but hesitated. Feeling somewhat ashamed, he immediately asked Akiyama Rinko to submit a bid.
Seeing that Hyuga Gen was also interested in the antique, Suzuki Shiro cancelled his bid. After all, it was too expensive, and Tomoko would definitely say something if he bought it.
"Yuan, you have a good eye. This antique is truly remarkable, let me tell you..."
Suzuki Shiro rambled on and on, but Hyuga Gen didn't understand a single word and just kept agreeing with him.
Suzuki Shiro only stopped, still feeling a bit unsatisfied, when Suzuki Tomoko walked in.
"Tomoko, you're back. What took you so long?"
Tomoko Suzuki said without changing her expression:
"I probably ate something bad at lunch, so I stayed in the toilet for a while."
Shiro Suzuki nodded. It seemed he had to fire the chef who cooked lunch, as he had produced food of questionable quality.
Just then, Shiro Suzuki suddenly noticed that Tomoko Suzuki's stockings were missing, and asked with some confusion:
"Huh? I remember you were wearing stockings when you went out today, why aren't you wearing them now?"
"I accidentally broke the hook in the bathroom just now, so I just threw it away. What happened?"
"It's nothing, it's just a little strange."
Shiro Suzuki had no doubt about what Tomoko Suzuki said, and after asking the question, he refocused his attention on the auction.
Suzuki Tomoko naturally didn't say anything more and sat down next to Suzuki Shiro, then gave Hyuga Gen a warning look.
A while later, the items that had just been bid on were brought in by the auctioneers, and then the butler swiped the card with a respectful expression before the person left.
Shiro Suzuki immediately appeared next to the antique he had just taken a liking to, examining it closely and occasionally letting out sounds of admiration.
Hyuga Gen looked at the cute girl who had been brought to him, but he didn't feel much emotion. He just felt sorry for Rurikawa Tsubaki and rescued her on a whim.
As for that 30 million US dollars, sorry, is that even considered money?
I have absolutely no interest in money.
Rurikawa Tsubaki has been very nervous ever since she was brought in, fearing that the person who bought her is a pervert.
But the moment Tsubaki Rurikawa saw Gen Hinata, she put her worries aside. He's so handsome and willing to spend so much money to buy her, how could he possibly be a pervert?
So she picked up her skirt and performed a very proper bow, mustering her courage to say:
"My name is Rurikawa Tsubaki, greetings, Master!"
After hearing this, Hyuga Gen waved his hand.
"No need for formalities. Miss Rurikawa, you will be a maid of the Hyuga family from now on. I will have the butler arrange a job for you when we get back."
Seeing that Tsubaki Rurikawa was still a little nervous, Gen Hinata added:
"Don't worry, I won't make you do anything you don't want to do, so you don't need to be nervous."
After hearing Hyuga Gen's assurance, Rurikawa Tsubaki finally relaxed completely.
"Thank you, Master!"
After arranging things for Tsubaki Rurikawa, Gen Hinata smiled at Shiro Suzuki, who was studying antiques there:
"Uncle Suzuki, what do you think of this antique? If you like it, I'll give it to you."