Chapter 58 Section 5

Ya also has a smooth relationship with Lai Jiang who is more than ten years older than herself.But whether it can be called a relationship, he himself is not very clear: he just meets twice a week in the pottery class, and then has dinner together. He knew that Lai Jiang had a good impression of him, but he was not fully sure which type of that good impression belonged to.When he told Meifuyu about this on the phone, Meifuyu felt that his worries were not worth talking about. "Ya Ye, you often meet her, why do you still say such things? I only meet her occasionally, and I can feel that her expression and attitude are completely different from before. Could it be that the more frequently I meet, the less obvious it is?"

"I don't know what the man was like before." "Did you see clearly when you followed her? In short, I can't be wrong. Lai Jiang is already obsessed with you, otherwise why always date you?" Even though she understood what Meifuyu said, Masa still couldn't see Laijiang in this way, that is, as a woman.Meifuyu asked him to do this. "It doesn't matter, the time is ripe, just wait for the opportunity. Yaya, you can take the initiative to invite her, there is no need to be clever, it's okay to be blunt or stupid, how about trying to invite her to the hotel?"

"I don't think the person would take the bait. She has a lot of self-esteem and I'm worried she'll get angry and feel small." "Absolutely not. It is because of her strong self-esteem that she believes that she still has the charm of a woman, and that she can still attract young men with her own charm. If she is invited by you, she must be secretly proud." "Will it go so smoothly?" "No problem, I trust you." No matter how Meidong guarantees her, Yaya still has no confidence: first, she feels that Lai Jiang cannot accept the invitation, and second, she doesn't know if she can make up her mind to have sex with Lai Jiang.

"There's no need to go to bed with her. Her attention is diverted from you, isn't that the goal?" "It's like this at the moment." Meidong said coldly, "Indeed, because I have a young boyfriend, I am happy all day long, but after a while, I will think about other things. If that young boyfriend is just Eat with her, and her attention will definitely turn to other aspects. In order to prevent her from doing this, now is the critical moment." Ya also remained silent, Mei Dong said coquettishly, "Hey, go to bed with her." Ya couldn't answer either, she just said "Think about it again" and hung up the phone.

After chatting with Meifuyu, a face appeared in his mind - Youzi.Since meeting in front of the pottery class a few days ago, he has been worried. Started to miss her.As long as I go to Okada, this wish can be easily realized, but I haven't figured it out yet.He didn't know what to do after meeting Yuko. "Why do you have such a serious expression, because you haven't found a job yet?" Lai Jiang said from the side.Yaya, who had been looking out through the taxi window just now, turned her head to look at her. "Yeah, the savings are almost used up. Under this situation, I can't keep learning pottery like this."

"Didn't I tell you before, I'll help you pay for the training class. It's a pity to give up now, even the teacher is impressed by your progress speed. Just started learning, but almost surpassed all the students, teacher Of course you'd be surprised." "Reliable pottery can't support myself, and I have no reason to ask Ms. Kurata to pay for me." "Don't be so alien, I just want to be your investor." "The so-called investors are those who invest in people who are expected to make money. But now I don't even have a job, I'm just a vagrant."

"You have such a craft that you will be successful no matter what you do, you just don't have the opportunity to show your ability-what are you laughing at?" "It's nothing, I was thinking, you don't know my craft yet." "You can understand it just by looking at your pottery skills. Don't look at me like this. You are still confident in distinguishing good pottery from bad pottery, even though you can't do it yourself." Lai Jiang said with a slight smile, and then his eyes flashed, as if he suddenly remembered What, went on, "How are you at carving gold?"

"Carved gold? How about something?" "Is it possible? Just make rings, necklaces and so on." Ya also tightened her face, trying not to let the other party notice the wavering in her heart.He didn't know how to answer for a while, and finally nodded: "Well, I know a little bit, but I can just imitate it." "Really?" Ya also opened her eyes wide, "Then, next time I will talk to my brother." "Your brother is Huawu..." "Huawu has its own processing workshop and orders from outside. If you can carve gold, maybe I can introduce you to a place."

Ya also waved. "Not many will, and they haven't reached the level of manufacturing finished products." "Really? It's not enough to practice?" Lai Jiang asked like a girl, tilting her head. "I'm afraid it won't work overnight. Thank you for your kindness. I'll find the job myself." "Oh." She tilted her nose slightly, as if upset. The taxi arrived at the hotel in Akasaka.When the two got out of the car, the doorman stepped forward to greet them respectfully.When passing through the majestic main entrance that looked like a long time ago, Yaya took a light breath.He worried that his appearance would look weird to those around him.The brand-new suit on his body was specially bought for coming here, and Lai Jiang paid for it.When Ya also said that he did not have clothes that matched this first-class hotel, Lai Jiang said that he should give it to him as a gift.She also bought a shirt, tie and shoes for Yaya.

Hearing that the hotel held a kimono fair today, Lai Jiang invited Yaya to go with her a few days ago.This is the first time the two have met outside of pottery class. The banquet hall on the second floor is used as an exhibition venue, and there is a reception desk at the entrance, where many women in kimonos gather.Lai Jiang is also wearing a kimono today, the color is black, I heard it is called pongee silk, and I don't know how much it is worth. A rich middle-aged woman walked towards Lai Jiang with a big smile on her face. She was the owner of a kimono shop that Lai Jiang frequented.She exaggeratedly welcomed Lai Jiang's presence, skipped the formalities at the reception, and led Lai Jiang directly to the venue.She also smiled at Ya, and didn't ask his identity, but from the curious eyes, it could be seen that she was also quite interested in Ya.

Tatami mats are spread in the exhibition hall, and many kimono shops display their favorite works in their respective venues.The middle-aged woman led Lai Jiang to a large exhibition area in the center of the venue.Ya also followed.When he saw the price tag on those kimonos, he shook his head slightly.He couldn't understand why in the world some people would spend money on such things. The middle-aged woman began to recommend several styles to Lai Jiang, and Ya could hardly understand what the two were talking about. "Hey, how about this?" Lai Jiang asked Yaya as he unfolded the fabric.It was a shiny, dark green cloth. "what?" "Do you think this suits me well?" "I don't understand." Ya also smiled wryly. "Just say what you see and feel. That's why I invited you here." "Can……" "It's very suitable, isn't it?" said the middle-aged woman on the side.She seemed to hope that he would agree. Ya also felt that it was too troublesome, so she nodded slightly: "I think it's good." "Unclear statement. You mean it's not bad, but it's not good either?" "Not really." Ya also put her hand on her head, at this moment, a man's voice suddenly came from behind: "Isn't this good?" Lai Jiang looked back, with a surprised expression on his face. "Hey, why do you..." Ya also looked back, and immediately widened her eyes.Next to a heavyset man in a double-breasted suit stood Mifuyu in a kimono. Meidong only glanced at him, and immediately turned her gaze back to Lai Jiang, her expression didn't change at all, as if she just ran into someone she didn't know, and her acting was flawless. "Why are you here?" Lai Jiang asked. "Mifuyu pestered me and asked me to take her to a kimono fair once in a while. I thought my sister who liked kimonos would definitely come, as expected." "Mifuyu, do you know there is a trade fair here?" "My friend told me, I also want to take a look." Meidong looked around, her eyes only glanced at Yaya's face. Ya also was still a little confused, suddenly, he found someone calling him. "What's wrong? Why are you in a daze?" Lai Jiang asked. "Ah, nothing." Ya also shook her head. Laijiang introduces Ryuji and Mifuyu to him. Ryuji Akimura grinned and said, "I never expected that there would be such a young and handsome fellow among my sister's pottery partners. It's really a trick." "What are you talking about! It's too embarrassing to come to this kind of place alone, so I invite him to come with you. Isn't it?" Seeing Lai Jiang asking for advice, Ya Ye nodded ambiguously, then looked at Qiu Cun, bowed his head and said: "I have long admired your name." Qiu Cun also nodded solemnly: "Me too, from now on my sister will ask you to take care of me." Ya also swallowed a mouthful of saliva.This man is Meifuyu's official husband - he can take Meifuyu around in a grand manner, and can completely own her body at night.Ya also clenched her fists tightly, thoughts rolling in her mind.Meifuyu still looked indifferent, as if she had no interest in the friends of her eldest sister. Ya also thought, why did Meidong appear here?He once told Meidong about Lai Jiang's invitation to come here today, so she came with her husband.What is her purpose?Is it to show the appearance of intimacy with her husband? "Hey, let's go over there and have a look, I want to buy a belt." Meifuyu held her husband's arm with her slender arm. "Didn't you just come and see?" Qiucun said with airs, "Forget it, I'll stay with you to the end today. Sister, see you later." Watching the two walk away arm in arm, Lai Jiang sighed softly. "It's not young, and it's still in public... It's really inappropriate." "His wife is very young." Ya Ye said, watching Lai Jiang's reaction at the same time. "Because I have been single for a long time, I may have secretly made up my mind: If we get married, we must make everyone envious, at least find a young one..." Lai Jiang realized that there was a thorn in his words, and smiled as if hiding his shame, "Okay, we should also Once you have chosen something, you must give your opinion.” "Yeah." Ya also nodded. Before leaving the venue, Lai Jiang ordered a few things, the total amount should not be less than two million.Even so, in the hotel lounge, she complained regretfully that she hadn't bought anything serious.Ya also echoed, but she was thinking about Meidong in her mind. "Is your hometown also in Kansai?" Lai Jiang suddenly asked, "Is it Kobe?" "Nishimiya, not too much difference." "Then, are you familiar with Kyoto?" "Kyoto? I've been there a few times, so I'm not familiar with it." "Should know the traffic route and the like?" "Well, almost." "Oh..." Lai Jiang seemed to be thinking about something. "What's wrong?" For a long time, Lai Jiang drank tea in silence, his expression seemed to be planning something, and he seemed to be hesitating.Finally, she looked at Yaya. "I have something to ask you." "What's up?" "With me..." At this point, she lowered her eyes, took a sip of black tea, and then looked at him with serious eyes, "Can you accompany me to Kyoto?" In an instant, Ya Ye was so startled that she almost lost her breath.He couldn't help showing surprise, and various thoughts danced in his mind in an instant.What does this invitation mean?You can go back and forth to Kyoto on the same day, does she plan to stay?If staying, are the rooms separated?Also, why is she going to Kyoto? "Kyoto in winter, it's not bad, but why do you suddenly think of this?" He tried his best to restore his expression to normal, "Is there anything you can do to go to Kyoto?" "There are many places of interest in Kyoto, such as Kinkaku-ji Temple, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, and Sagano." "Indeed, but..." Seeing Ya's confused face, Lai Jiang seems to find it very interesting. "To be honest, I want to investigate something, and I want you to accompany me." She regained her serious expression. "Investigate what?" "It can be said to investigate a person, but it is not a historical figure." "Is it someone I don't know?" "Yes..." Lai Jiang thought for a moment, "It can be said that you don't know anything about her. At first, you wanted to go with her in person, so forget it. I'm sorry, I was playing tricks on you." "You don't want to say it, so don't say it, but I do want to know." "If you go with me, you will understand sooner or later, but you can't say it yet. In a certain sense, this will make your family look ugly." "Is it your family?" "Well, it's hard to say." Lai Jiang smiled with a teacup in his hand. Ya is also convinced that Lai Jiang must want to investigate Meidong. "Where are you going in Kyoto?" "Uh, that's the problem. I'd like to check around Sanjo first." "Three?" Ya also recalled.He had heard that Mifuyu's birthplace was Kyoto, but he knew nothing of the details.I have talked about similar topics many times before, but she didn't seem to want to say more, so Ya didn't delve into it.I remember hearing her mention the place name Sanjo. "Why? You don't want to go with an old woman like me?" Lai Jiang asked, rolling his eyes. Judging from her expression, Ya also felt that a major decision was in front of her.She is testing herself.If she refuses this time, it will definitely hurt her self-esteem, and she will never make similar invitations again in the future.Not only that, even the small date after the pottery class is estimated to be cancelled. "It depends on the time." He hesitated and said, "As you know, I am currently unemployed and I have to go to the employment agency every day. If they say that a company may hire me, I must go immediately. Others We have to let it go first." "That's right, I can change the schedule, can't I?" "No, not really." "Then..." Lai Jiang looked at Ya Ye with tentative eyes, although the corners of his mouth were smiling, his eyes were extremely serious.Obviously, during this trip to Kyoto, besides investigating Meifuyu, she discovered other purposes. There is no way out.Ya also made up her mind and nodded with a smile. "Then, let's go to Kyoto together." "That's great." At this moment, Lai Jiang's eyes were full of smiles, and wrinkles appeared at the corners of his eyes. After breaking up with her, Ya also took the tram home.After getting off at Hikifune Station, he wanted to go straight back to his residence, but he changed his mind halfway and walked in another direction. I saw Okada's signboard.At the door, he stopped again because he realized that his attire was too different from usual. Come again next time——Just as I thought of this, the door of the store was opened with a clatter.Yuko in a sweater came out, apparently trying to rewrite the name of the dish on the blackboard in front of the store.She noticed Ya Ye at a glance, her already big eyes widened, and she blinked a few times: "Ya Ye?" "Oh." He greeted. "Why are you dressed up like this? It's so amazing, I can't even recognize it." Youzi Xiangya also ran over.I looked at him from head to toe, and then laughed out loud, "It doesn't feel like you anymore." "Not suitable for me?" "It's not really... I feel that the usual dress is better." "That's right." He untied his tie. "I'm lying to you, it looks good in this outfit. What are you doing here? Interview?" "Well, more or less." He stuffed the crumpled tie into his suit pocket. "Hey, are you coming to our store?" Youzi grabbed his sleeve, "Come in quickly." Ya was dragged and dragged into Okada by Yuko. There were only three tables of customers in the shop.There was an empty table in the corner, and he sat there.Youzi went to the kitchen, as if talking about something.Her father came out, and Chong Ya also greeted in a low voice.Ya also bowed her head silently. Yuko brought over towels and side dishes on a tray, and Ya also ordered a vegetable platter and beer.She nodded knowingly and went into the kitchen again.Seeing her back disappearing inside, he ate some side dishes with disposable chopsticks while looking around the shop.The blackboard with the name of the dish, the old table, the TV in the corner, everything is exactly the same as before.A man who looked like a craftsman was pouring himself a drink, and it seemed that his work had just finished.Even this scene made Ya feel kind. He thought, this kind of place belongs to him.No particularly big ambitions, sweating and working for the little happiness every day, washing away the fatigue of the day with a glass of beer-this kind of life is suitable for me.What are these clothes?This kind of thing is not my clothes.It's not a child's holiday, when will this kind of fancy clothes be worn--Ya also took off her shirt, scrunched it up, and put it on the chair next to her. Yuko brought beer and food. "Yo, Yaya, aren't you cold?" "It's okay, my shoulders are a little sore." Seeing that Ya also picked up the glass, Youzi filled him with beer.He looked up at Yuko's face. "What's wrong?" she asked a little shyly. "nothing." "Yaya... have you started learning pottery?" She asked with a beer bottle in her hand. Ya, who just poured the beer into her mouth, almost choked. "Pottery?" "Didn't you go there last time?" "what……" At that time, Ya Ye didn't mention pottery at all, but she knew that there was a pottery class there, and she knew that he was in that class.Lai Jiang was right, it seemed that Youzi had been waiting outside for Yaye. "I want to change my mood." Ya also prevaricated with a smile, "Someone invited me..." "Oh, the woman with you?" Youzi looked at him with probing eyes. "Yes." "I didn't expect Ya to know that type of person. It feels like a rich lady somewhere." Although she was joking, her cheeks were a little stiff. "Not familiar with." "It doesn't look like that, it feels good." "Don't say that, that's an aunt who is much older than me." "But it feels very elegant." Youzi poured beer for him again, "but it's nothing." She said and went to the kitchen. Ya also took a bite of vegetables. The taste of the vegetable platter was the same as before, with a family fragrance.He ate and drank, thinking about Youzi's reaction just now.Maybe she is jealous, it has nothing to do with the woman's age.He was intimate with a strange woman, meeting in a world Yuko didn't know, and Yuko felt jealous. Ya also thought, Youzi's reaction was normal.Seeing the person you like intimately with the opposite sex, you can't feel happy, it will definitely be painful, and your imagination will run wild.Mifuyu has never had such a performance. When it was time to check out, Yuko came over again.Ya also asked while paying the money: "Your son, you were born and raised here, right? The elementary and middle schools are also in this area?" "Well, the elementary school is right next door, and the middle school is only a five-minute walk away. My family has no money, so I couldn't go to a private school." "You don't have the brains to go to a private school." From inside came the mother's voice. Youzi stuck out his tongue: "Why do you ask this?" "It's nothing, I just want to know." Ya also paid the money, thanked her and left the shop. Youzi immediately chased him out. "Ya Ye, I will come here often in the future." "I will." He thanked again. Back at his residence, he immediately took off his suit, put on his usual undershirt, turned on the TV, and lit a cigarette.While smoking, he stared blankly at the picture, but turned a blind eye. Youzi tell me everything. Ya also thought, maybe I know Yuko better than Meifuyu.What kind of parents did you have, what kind of family you grew up in, and what kind of city you were born in.Although she didn't find out on purpose, she knew everything clearly, and she could even guess her cooking level. What about Mito?All he knew was that she had suffered from the earthquake.What kind of people are the dead parents?What was the city she grew up in like?Don't know anything about it.Even so, he wants to share the joys and sorrows with her for the rest of his life. We're not normal, we're crazy - and Yaya stubbed out his half-smoked cigarette in the ashtray. Then the phone rang, but no number was displayed. "You went back?" Ya also knew who was calling, and asked directly. "Well, I just came back." Sure enough, it was Meifuyu, "I surprised you today, I'm sorry." "It really scared me, what do you want to do?" Meifu pursed her lips and laughed from the other end of the phone. "I think it's time to take some measures, which is to lay down the line." "Voltage line? What?" "Then she will develop an intimate relationship with a young man, and I learned about it by accident. Specifically, the two met by chance when they came out of the hotel. At that time, if I knew that man, I should have a good opinion of Lai Jiang greater deterrent effect." Ya snorted too.He also felt that these words were indeed reasonable, and was once again amazed by Meidong's calm and thorough analysis. "How is your side? Is there any progress?" Meifuyu asked. If you tell her about Lai Jiang's invitation to travel, she will definitely be happy, saying that she must not let go of this opportunity.If she knew that the place she was going to was Kyoto, how would she react?She should be aware that the purpose of the trip is her own, and perhaps take precautions accordingly. Ya also knew very well that he should be told about Lai Jiang's invitation to him.That's why Mifuyu called—— Mifuyu didn't call me because she wanted to talk to me. "Hey, what's the matter? No progress?" Mifuyu urged. Ya also adjusted her breathing, trying her best to keep her tone unchanged. "After going to the kimono fair, I had coffee at the hotel cafe. That's it." "Oh, have you set a time for your next date?" "No, I said I was waiting for her call." "I didn't expect her to be so cautious. Since I took you to the kimono fair, I thought she was very courageous." "Perhaps because I saw you, I became more cautious." "Maybe, but it's just a matter of time. I will definitely invite you. Don't miss the opportunity." "If she invites." "Of course, you have to believe what I say. Then, contact me again." Mifuyu hung up the phone.Ya also stared at the silent mobile phone for a long time, then threw it aside.