Chapter 376 Father-in-Law’s Birthday (2)

"Liu Li."

"Um?"

"Liu Li thinks I should talk to my uncle about what happened between us later?"

Amami Kururi, who was watching Sakakibara Raku curiously as he handled lobsters, heard Sakakihara Raku's Sakakibara put his hands behind his back and looked sideways at his gaze.

The girl winked at him, then smiled and said:

"Lejun has already made up his mind, right? Why are you still asking me?"

Raku Sakakihara continued to handle the lobster shrimp. He made a shallow cut along the back of the lobster with the kitchen knife in his hand, inserted the knife into the cut position, and then cut it into two halves along the back of the lobster.

There was no unnecessary movement in this swordsmanship, which surprised Tianhai Jiuliuli.

Sakakihara Raku said with a smile while handling the ingredients:

"Aren't you my wife? When the husband wants to do something, even if he has a choice in mind, is it not normal to ask for his wife's opinion?"

"." Tianhai Jiuliuli looked at him blankly.

Sure enough, within two seconds, Sakakihara Raku felt his back being slapped shyly by the girl.

"Who is your wife?"

Sakakibara, who was still handling the lobster, suddenly laughed.

"Isn't it?"

"No. That's not true."

"That's July?"

"Qiyue?" Tianhai Jiuliuli became a little dissatisfied, looked at him with resentful eyes, and emphasized, "Then Qiyue is not your wife! She is just a girlfriend, just a girlfriend!"

"But if I call my wife in July, she will acquiesce."

"That's because she didn't want to answer Qi Qi! Don't think I haven't seen the look she gave you when you called her that."

Tianhai Jiuliuli's answer seemed irritated and dissatisfied, which was far from her usual dignified and generous image in school and on the podium.

Sakakihara Raku actually thinks that Ruri is so cute, turning into an angry little girlfriend, both delicate and fierce.

"Brother, if you say that, my sister will definitely be jealous~" Tianhai Qi Mingyue, who was secretly eating tomatoes from the kitchen behind the two of them, heard the discussion between the two. She looked around to see if there was anything else delicious in the kitchen of her restaurant. thing.

"I know I know."

"However, if you call me wife in front of my sister, I can reluctantly accept it."

"July--"

"Ah, my sister is angry, but if she doesn't accept it, it's quite nice to give it to me. I'm happy to use the things my sister has used."

"July--"

"I suggest my sister not to speak so loudly, otherwise she will be heard by the chefs in the main kitchen next door, which will have a bad influence on her. Sister, please don't come over. I'm still washing vegetables. Hmm."

The seven bright moons in the sky groaned softly.

Sakakibara turned around and saw that it was Jiu Liuli who was tickling her waist from behind Qi Mingyue.

"That's too much, sister. My brother heard what I just said."

Tianhai Qimingyue, who was pressed against the cupboard, turned around and faced Tianhai Jiuliuli behind her.

Tianhai Jiuliuli's hand was still on her sister's waist, and the two sisters were very close.

Probably not wanting Raku Sakakibara to hear, the two of them talked about the whispers between sisters.

"It's obviously your intention in Qiyue. You actually said that I was going too far, and you only went too far when you and I were taking a shower together." Tianhai Jiuliuli glared at her sister and questioned fiercely.

"I just used the techniques my sister likes."

".July -" Tianhai Jiuliuli blushed and complained, "How can anyone talk like this outside?"

"Anyway, only my sister and I can hear it, so it doesn't matter."

Raku Sakakihara continued to handle the lobster, but did not hear the whispers the two sisters said afterward.

But after the two sisters finished talking, Tianhai Jiuliuli came back again.

"What did Liuli say to Qiyue just now?"

".It's not something Lejun wants to tell his father."

"Huh? Do you have any discussion results or suggestions?"

"." When talking about this serious matter, Tianhai Jiuliuli became more serious, ".My father actually knows what Qiyue and I think. In his heart, he has never had any feelings for Qiyue and me since he was a child. Basically, he will not arrange our lives and ideas in Qiyue. To put it simply, my father respects my and Qiyue’s opinions.

"But respect is respect. In modern society, it is very strange for two daughters to be with one man at the same time, right?"

"Liu Li, there are many such things in modern society."

"I know there are quite a few, but I'm talking about tradition and correct concepts. If it were you, Lejun, would you let me and your two daughters be with a man?"

Although this is just an example, Liuli can even say the words "me and your two daughters" now.

This shows that Liuli is very willing to follow and believe in herself.

This made Sakakihara Raku very happy.

Seeing Liuli's jewel-like sky-blue eyes, he could even imagine how cute and beautiful the daughter they shared could be.

"I'm sure I can't bear to part with any of them." Sakakibara replied.

"That's right!" Tianhai Jiuliuli immediately added, "Since Lejun would think so, then why wouldn't my father feel uncomfortable when he knew about it? Although my father is not a very traditional person, he is very good at love and marriage. In fact, they are quite conservative. Even during the divorce, my father tried to trust my mother."

"Well, so what Liuli wants to say is-"

Tianhai Jiuliuli said seriously:

"So we owe our father this matter."

"." Sakakihara was confused, "Isn't this the way it is?"

"That's not entirely true. Lejun didn't consider Qiyue's relationship with my father. In my father's opinion, we are both very independent and thoughtful people. There is a high probability that my father will think that if he doesn't agree to our In my opinion, Qiyue and I will follow you abroad instead. Although this is true, it is also a very hurtful behavior for my father."

After hearing this, Sakakihara nodded in thought, "Indeed, even if the relationship is not particularly good, no father wants to see his two daughters stay away from him."

"What dad has been pursuing all his life is a happy family. This is true for resisting my grandfather, and this is also true for resisting the family's suppression in order for my sister and I to live a better life and have more favorable living conditions."

Liuli explained here.

Sakakihara Raku also gradually understood what she wanted to express.

Uncle, he doesn't want a broken family.

And because he had not cared about Liuli and Qiyue since childhood, he would also compromise with their ideas.

After all, we still have to keep a happy home.

Nowadays

Even if his bastard thoughts are enough to slap him in the face for the rest of his life, there is still hope.

Between perfection and complete fragmentation, there is a high probability that my uncle will make a compromise.

Time returns to the present.

This is also the reason why Raku Sakakihara is so passionate about his uncle now.

At this moment, Sakakibara Raku had already seen Shigenori Amami put down the chopsticks in his hand directly above him.

Along with his action of putting down his chopsticks, there were also the gazes in the entire private room.

Amami Kuruuri and Amami Nanami knew that their father wanted to take the initiative to bring up this topic. Amami Miwa knew that Shigenori wanted to take the initiative to explain the relationship between them clearly. Sakakibara Suzu felt that her brother would definitely be scolded by his uncle later.

The steamed lobster made by Amami no Yuki Sakakibara is really delicious.

atmosphere

Somewhat nervous.

But Tianhai Maodian closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and asked a very ordinary and non-elderly question, which instantly relaxed the atmosphere a lot:

"Tell me what you are thinking now."

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Sakakibara originally thought that his uncle would put up a front and talk to him, but he was already prepared to face his uncle's scolding and criticism.

But now his uncle actually started the conversation with him in such a calm tone, which made Sakakibara suddenly have several conjectures in his mind.

He may even wonder if this is the calm before the storm. As long as he behaves slightly differently to his liking, he will reject him outright.

"You think I've already heard your thoughts, so now you don't think you need to repeat it to me again?"

Amami Shigenori's voice reminded Sakakibara Raku to react. He shook his head, looked directly at his uncle's gaze, and took the initiative to explain:

"Not at all. As for my thoughts, uncle, I kindly ask you to allow me to date Qiyue and Liuli at the same time."

Sakakibara looked directly at himself when he said this, his words were sincere and his actions showed it.

His words once again brought silence to the atmosphere in the private room.

Amami Shigenori wanted to know what Miwa thought after hearing his son's words, what Suzu thought, Qiyue and Liuli. This brat should have communicated with the sisters in advance. We had communicated with each other, so I deliberately created an atmosphere on my birthday.

This stinky boy A Le has been busy working for most of the day. The dish that tastes pretty good is really unpalatable.

There are many emotions in my heart.

But when he heard it again, Amami Madenori felt that he suddenly didn't have the urge to slap him as hard as he had when he heard it for the first time.

Yes

Even if you know what he said is stupid.

Even though I knew what he said was unreasonable.

Even if I knew what he said, as a father, I couldn't agree with him at all.

But just——I don’t want to scold this brat.

He just felt how could his two daughters fall on this brat's head at the same time?

But as soon as this question came up, Tianhai Maodian thought about the things between them again.

He also felt that it was reasonable for his two daughters to fall on him.

The daughter who lacked love met her stepbrother who gave them perfect care and family warmth. In addition, in order to be worthy of his two daughters, this brat learned a lot of knowledge from him and did many things to them.

In terms of ability, this brat can make money and cook.

In terms of personality, this brat can also provide them with care and love.

In terms of appearance, this brat is not inferior even by his own aesthetic standards.

If you want to find fault with him, you can really only make an issue based on his relationship with Liuli in July.

Think about it so carefully.

I feel like I'm not doing as well as him.

It's better to be better than it is.

I am not a person who can only put on airs. As long as it is reasonable and practical, I will admit it.

Amami Shigenori picked up the chopsticks again. After thinking about this, he said to Sakakibara Raku who had been waiting for him to speak for a long time:

"Do you think what you said is correct?"

"That's not true at all," Sakakibara replied.

"Since you don't think it is right, how can you still say this to me in front of me, in front of your stepfather, biological mother and sister?"

Amami Madenori's words were unhurried, but there was a faint sense of calm and pressure.

It feels like those powerful old men we usually see in TV dramas. Their subordinates are kneeling on the floor while they eat simple meals leisurely.

But it's not a TV show right now.

Uncle's image, words, and actions all appeared in front of him very clearly.

This reality is so close that Raku Sakakibara can feel the displeasure in his uncle's heart right now.

Sakakibara looked at his uncle's eating movements and said:

"This is what I have to say."

"Must you say it? Why do you have to say it?"

"Uncle, you know, my experience and relationship with Qiyue and Liuli. Qiyue and Liuli are both the kind of people who are willing to die alone. I owe them both, and I also want to take care of them. Emotions.

"Basically every day in July, she sits alone in the classroom of the Department of Literature. Because of her personality and identity, she has never been able to talk to the classmates in the class. For so many years, she has never had any real friends. Every time I hear Behind my back, some classmates talked about the derogatory name "eldest lady" they privately called Qi Qi. I could more or less understand Qi Qi's mood of being alone. When she was a child, she sat alone under the bus stop, her feet I was injured. I waited all morning on a rainy day, but my mother didn’t come to find her. Now when I think back on the past, I still feel sorry for the one who was wet all over, lying on my back, holding me tightly, weak. Until the trembling July

"Liu Li was also distressed before. She listened to her mother countless times and was used by her mother as a tool to realize her dreams countless times. Even in front of me, her mother had to say to Liuli, 'I have never taken you for granted.' The reason why her daughter is so excessive. Liuli is so willing to listen to her mother is because she has not been able to have a normal family since she was a child. She lacks love. It is also because she lacks love that she wants to love others. She is so kind to her classmates in school and can She would do whatever she could to help, she would knit towels for me before I took the plane to leave Tokyo, get up in the middle of the night to help me pack my suitcase and clothes, and was reluctant to let me leave her side because she always I am extremely sorry for what happened before."

Sakakibara looked at his uncle and continued:

"It is precisely because of these things and these feelings that I want to take care of Qiyue and Liuli. I want to take care of Qiyue's mood so that she will no longer be so withdrawn. I want to support Liuli and let her find her own life. Target."

"That's why, uncle, I tell you these thoughts and hope to get your approval and recognition. As their father, you also understand what they need in their hearts. I can give them such feelings. I, It can make them live happier in this world.

"Uncle, of course you don't have to believe me. But even if you don't believe me, I will try my best to do this best."

Sakakihara Raku spoke a long paragraph in one breath.

It was not just Tianhai Meihe who was speechless.

There are also Kuruuri, Nanamiyuki, and Sakakihara Suzu.

Amami Miwa knew the least about the relationship status of the two stepdaughters, and after hearing such a long passage from her son, she realized that they had such a psychological journey.

Both Kururi Nanamigetsu and Sakakibara Suzu knew about each other's situation, so they both chose to acquiesce and agreed with what Sakakibara Raku said.

"." Tianhai Maodian did not reply after listening.

He understood what this brat was talking about.

What this brat said is true.

"Since your relationship has reached this point, why bother asking for my opinion? In fact, in your eyes, my opinion should be the least needed, right?"

"No, definitely not."

Sakakihara answered immediately and firmly to his uncle, and continued, "Uncle, your opinion is also very important. Uncle's opinion is also necessary for me, Qiyue and Ruri. No matter what your marital status is, no matter what their marital status is, uncle's opinion is also very important." How does your mother Bertha treat them? These are not your original intentions. From Qiyue and Liuli, I learned some information about your uncle. Uncle, you have always wanted to give them a complete family, right?

“My uncle knew what their mother did to them from before the divorce.

“From before the divorce, my uncle understood what kind of person their mother was.

"Since before the divorce, my uncle has noticed these things and tried to discuss with my aunt, hoping that she would improve.

"Isn't this your uncle's expression of your father's love for Qiyue and Liuli?

"I still remember Qiyue and Liuli telling me that when they were children, they sat on your lap and you read to them in the study and told them stories. Uncle, you actually wanted to focus on your family from the beginning. You changed your attitude towards Qiyue and Liuli, but because of what happened to the Tianhai family later, your uncle was too busy to take care of the family.

"But even so, uncle, you will still try to educate Qiyue and Liuli, teach them etiquette and knowledge as a father.

"For Qiyue and Liuli, even though you rarely take care of the family and rarely come home, uncle, what you said to them and what you gave them is really what you can give as a father.

"For Qiyue and Jiuliuli, even if you have flaws, uncle, you still managed to raise them well and become what they are today. Isn't this considered a father?

"Because of this, uncle, your opinion is very important to Qiyue and Liuli, as well as to me. It is not insignificant."

Sakakihara Raku spoke fluently again, causing Amami Shigenori to fall into silence again.

Because what this brat said is true.

They all spoke to their own hearts.

I don't know if Liuli and Qiyue told him so many things that he could almost guess what he was thinking.

But these are not important now.

The important thing is that he, Liuli and Qiyue are indeed asking for their opinions.

Ask for advice as their father.

More than ten years.

I have asked myself more than once, am I qualified to be Liuli and Qiyue's father?

How can a man who only gives them money as birthday gifts be qualified to be their father?

This question has been lingering in my mind for many years

Now, he said it through the mouth of a brat who stole his two daughters.

This is really

Fate plays tricks on people.

Self-deprecating is self-deprecating. It is undeniable that this kid is speaking completely from his heart.

He was actually poked in the weak ribs by the brat, which made him, his stepfather, a little uncomfortable.

Seeing that Amami Shigenori did not refute him, Sakakihara Raku continued to pursue the victory:

"Uncle, now Qiyue and Liuli have reconciled, and they are willing to date me at the same time. What do you mean, your wish, isn't it to respect your daughter's choice to the greatest extent?"

"."

Amami Maodian began to think that if he couldn't accept it, he would subjectively change his daughter's mind.

So what's the difference between this and an old man who pressures several of his sisters to get married for his own wishes?

The old man always believed that the person he matched with would be the greatest happiness his sister could have.

Imposing your own ideas on your children without respecting their opinions.

If Qi Mingyue and Jiu Liuli both agree, but he still refuses, wouldn't he become the second old man again?

In terms of fatherly love, he has already followed the old man's path, but now he really doesn't want to be like the old man again.

What he resisted since childhood was the shackles that his father blindly imposed on him.

"Uncle, since you have to respect your daughter's choice, then under the condition that they will both be happy, this situation can be considered a good ending, right? Everyone will be happy, and our family will continue. I will also take care of it in the future. Come and visit your uncle with your grandchildren."

"."

This made Amami Shigenori take another look at Sakakibara Raku.

This brat still has the nerve to say this?

The children of my two daughters are all the children of a brat like you, right?

But Sakakibara's words were sincere and his attitude was serious, which made Amami Shigenori not refute him.

"So, uncle, I can kindly ask you to agree to my relationship with your two daughters. I promise that it will make them both happier in the future."