Chapter 8 Eight, met the gentleman

one It was a refreshing morning after the rain. Lun Xiangzi was looking at three vanity mirrors in her bedroom.His fair face seemed to have gotten a little fat recently, making it appear fuller.Although she didn't wear a little makeup, she was still radiant. The soft and slightly yellow hair hangs down on the broad forehead. The face shape is quite similar to a round face, and I think it looks pretty good.If half of the upper forehead is covered, the watery black eyes will look more eager.Although the eyes are not too big, but the eyelashes are very long, and when you stare at it, it is quite fascinating.

Xiao Xiangzi's eyes are extremely beautiful.If you take a look at me, even I will be flustered! Sasaki Kazuko once praised Lun Xiangzi's eyes in this way. Lu Xiangzi also thinks that her whole face and her eyes are the most attractive.She often thinks, it's a pity that the face is a bit too round, if only it would be slender and clear-cut!The woman, then, was just the ideal, chiseled, elongated face.Could it be true that Yukiko Yoneda called her his wife on the phone?In that case, how to explain the relationship between Onogi and her? When she was thinking about this in a daze, a figure flashed in the mirror and said in her ear: Xiao Xiangzi!

This is the crisp voice of Sasaki Kazuko who has long been familiar. When did she come, Lu Xiangzi didn't notice.Because I was in a trance immersed in the wild reverie, I didn't notice the arrival of this laughing friend. Ouch, what's the matter?Weird!Sasaki Kazuko went around behind her, put his hands on her shoulders, and stared at Rinkoko in the mirror. She actually put on a very gorgeous dress today, a bright orange dress with a wide black sash outside. The weather is so nice.Affected by Kazuko's emotions, Lun Xiangzi also had a smile on his face. Well, you shouldn't be bored at home on days like this.The purpose of my coming is to drag Xiao Xiangzi outside!

OK, wait a minute.I'll comb my hair right away.Then let's discuss it slowly! Lun Xiangzi combed her hair neatly, only put on lipstick, and then invited Hezi to the yard. The sun is still strong, but the wind is quite refreshing.Since it rained all day yesterday, the lawn and trees in the courtyard are green and soaking wet. Ah, how comfortable!Hezi stretched out his arms and looked up at the sky, but immediately turned around and took Lunxiangzi's hand. Hey, how did Ah Xue's birthday party go a few days ago?Just because he wasn't there, Hezi looked very embarrassed when he asked this question.

Ah, the scale is quite large.Too lively.However, everyone is sorry that you were not there! Well, that day Kazuko confided the truth herself. She went to Yokohama with her cousin that day.That cousin worked in a commercial company in Osaka, and he came to Tokyo on a business trip some time ago, and he only had one day to spare, so he invited Kazuko to Yokohama for a ride. My cousin is tall and slender, but has a lovely face.About twenty-seven years old!But, it's okay if you don't say a word, but it's okay if you speak.Full of Osaka dialect!Although he was born in Tokyo, he moved to Osaka when he was in elementary school, so his accent changed completely.Didn't expect to change it at all.Let's say he speaks with an Osaka accent, but he happens to be very talkative!A man with a Tokyo accent is better.Women speak Kyoto dialect is very romantic.Listen, it's like this: Si Nayang!If the words are softer, the men will not lose their souls after hearing it!

Hezi puffed up his mouth to imitate the Kansai accent, and even Lunxiangzi smiled. Kazuko's home is an old shop that has been in operation since the Edo period, so Kazuko is naturally a Tokyo girl, and belongs to the type of spunky, romping girl in the business district. This is the first time I have seen the internal structure of the current house of Axue's house!It's pretty stylishly built. Hezi followed Lu Xiangzi's words.Ah, I like houses like that too.Our house is all Japanese, right?Therefore, I am particularly yearning for that kind of modern residence.Not long ago, when my home was being renovated and expanded, I strongly advocated changing it to a western-style fashion, but it still didn't work.On the contrary, he was given a lesson, saying that the silk and satin village would not be able to be sold if it was converted into a foreign-style building!

After speaking, Kazuko pursed her lips unhappily.Later, the two of them talked enthusiastically about how their friends were dressed that day, and how the young men among the guests were waiting.At this time, Lun Xiangzi finally changed the subject, talking about seeing a beautiful woman who seemed to be the mistress of the house in the house with Yuki's house number that day.That woman, Kazuko also met him once in Shendaiji Temple. From the moment he met this friend, Lun Xiangzi had been hesitating whether to tell the story, but he still couldn't hold back. Hezi listened, sometimes opening Yuanyuan's eyes even wider.ah!Hey!The ground echoed.

really interesting.But, it can't be Xiao Xiangzi's illusion, right?Kazuko's tone was a little excited. No, never!It was the one who walked with Mr. Onogi at Jindaiji Temple.Lun Xiangzi insisted to her friend. Well, so that's true, well, let's go now!I'd love to see it too.It's quite interesting. Kazuko stood up first. After a simple lunch in Shibuya, I took a taxi from there, and when I arrived at the district I passed by a few days ago, it was already past one o'clock in the afternoon. This is the street in memory, Yoneda Yukiko's house is just in front.This area is very quiet, there are almost no pedestrians, and there is a tired atmosphere at noon.

The houses are all pretty enough. Kazuko said it bluntly. Where is it, the one you mentioned? there.Look, it's the one with the lawn. Lun Xiangzi pointed.Today, there is no one in the yard.There was only one large black sleeping car parked next to the gate. What a beautiful house. The footsteps of the two naturally walked towards the gate with Yucheng's house number.But Kazuko stopped suddenly and grabbed Lun Xiangzi's arm. Xiao Xiangzi, someone has come out! Three people walked out of the yard.One is a tall man, wearing a light gray summer suit; the other two seem to be maids of this house.One of them was wearing a kimono with an apron; the other was wearing a white blouse and a dark blue skirt.

The woman in the kimono carefully handed the purse to the man.The driver jumped out and opened the door.The man quickly glanced at Hezi and Lu Xiangzi standing in the distance, it seemed that he regarded them as ordinary passers-by, so he got into the car as if he wanted to avoid the scorching sun.The large sleeping car rolled up a gust of wind and drove away in front of the two of them. The woman in the kimono eyed them both suspiciously, so they hurried away. Xiao Xiangzi, did you see that? Well, I see. Is that man her husband? possible. Lu Xiangzi still had that man's face in front of her eyes.Before the ride, he paused for a moment, his face shone with a bright, harsh light.In my impression, it was a face with regular features.It can almost be asserted that he is not a guest, but the owner of the house.

How old do you think he is?Over forty?The appearance is dignified, and there is a charm unique to middle-aged men.What is your impression?He Zi said. He is a well-groomed man.However, I don't like his type of person very much. There is always a feeling of being cold and scary. This is good!Kind of like William in masquerade as cold and heartless.Holden.However, according to what you say, the man does have an aura of indecency about him.What kind of person would it be?The texture and tailoring of the suit on his body are very high-end. As expected of the daughter of a silk merchant, Kazuko has a keen eye. By his side, what would it be like if the woman from Jindaiji stood side by side?It can make people feel that they are a very beautiful couple, and it can also make people feel that they are a bit out of place. When Hezi talked about this, Lun Xiangzi couldn't help beating his heart.She was thinking about it herself. However, I don't think it will be a couple.Maybe there is something specific. As soon as Lu Xiangzi expressed this view, Hezi immediately said in a strong tone: But, that's a bit strange!Didn't Axue clearly talk about his wife?if so Hezi went on to say: that Mr. Ancient Man and she are in a dangerous relationship.I don't know if she's hiding her husband's problems What surprised Lun Xiangzi a little was that Hezi's tone was very affirmative.This is usually rare for her friends.Lun Xiangzi couldn't help being shocked, so he changed the subject: How about going to A Xue's place by the way? No, I didn't go a few days ago, I'm sorry.Let's go again next time.Kazuko replied uninterestedly. A small taxi just happened to pass by, and Kazuko hurriedly raised his hand. Speaking of Fangjianzhuang in Kyobashi, everyone knows that it is an old shop that deals in special silks and satins. Geisha from Shimbashi, Akasaka, and Yoshimachi often come here to buy items.A long time ago, silk and satin for these customers was operated here, which is very distinctive. The layout of the shop is that the front is open and the depth is very long, until the mats on the inner door frame where the shopkeepers sit.In the center is a concrete floor, with several counters for displaying goods; after customers enter the store, they can meet the shopkeeper inside along the circuitous route.It was just after sunset, and there was still a dim white light in the corner of the sky. This was the time between evening and night, which made people feel uneasy for some reason.The store was already brightly lit, so people paid attention to the last touch of blue sky on the opposite side, which just formed the background of the street lights. It is true that this time is the peak time for pedestrians.Looking out from the inside of the store, the flow of people is like a tide.However, those are the steps of hurrying away from the company after get off work, not the steps of buying goods. It will take some time for the footsteps of these pedestrians to become the slower footsteps of customers. The big shopkeeper, Rimi, was casually looking outside when he suddenly saw the body of a car come to an abrupt stop between the commodity counter in the center of the store and the corner of the display window at the entrance. Satomi was taken aback, and there was a slamming sound of the car door closing.The figure has not yet appeared, only the sound of footsteps walking towards the door of the store. Satomi stood up and stared, a customer was walking along the winding aisle between the concrete floor commodity counters.Only a woman's gorgeous dress can be seen, and her face has not been revealed.Knowing that it was a customer, Satomi smoothed out the creases on his suit pants with his hands, and stood up.In the recent period, the shopkeepers of the silk and satin shops, even the long-established shops, were probably influenced by those department stores. In summer, they all wore open-collar shirts and gray Pola suits and trousers.In autumn and winter, they are all in suits, with clogs on their feet. Just as Satomi came down from the door and put on his clogs, the customer who seemed to be browsing the display in a place he hadn't seen before walked over by himself facing the dazzling lights. ah!Satomi smiles all over his face, bows to greet him and says, Welcome!Thank you for your repeated condescension to patronize the shop Needless to say, the visitor was a woman who looked about twenty-five or sixteen years old.Dressed very brightly, so the actual age may be older.As for hairstyles, Satomi is not an expert, so I can't name them; I can only see that the hair is high on the top of the head, and some bangs hang down to the forehead. The female customer has a round face with bulging cheeks, so this hairstyle is very suitable and looks chic and handsome. However, one would have guessed that she might be wearing a wig, both in the texture of her clothes and in the way she wore them in style. Welcome to visit our store!Please, please sit down. Seeing that the shopkeeper gave up the chair, he jumped onto the edge of the door in the inner room.Because of the violent movement, a wooden clog turned upside down. Satomi sat down on his knees, pressed his hands on the mat, and exchanged greetings again: "I have been honored by you many times, thank you very much. The female customer was dressed in pure white with a black belt.Satomi glanced at it quickly, and praised, "Ah, your belt fits really well." The belt was originally recommended by Satomi. Yeah?The woman looked down at the belt and the clothes on her lower body and said, I didn't expect it to be so good! After speaking, he raised his head.Her makeup skills are indeed beyond the reach of laymen, and even Satomi is dizzy. Well, that's because my wife looks good in everything, especially white, which is not something everyone can wear. Satomi looked at it intently, and said flatteringly: Ma'am, this white dress is just right for you, but the black belt is still beautiful!It really fits just right. I'm happy even if you're speaking politely. The woman smiled slightly, and her eyes fell on the tea bowl brought out by the young clerk.Her eyelids were covered with a thin layer of rouge. No, where are the words!Ma'am, I speak from my heart. Shopkeeper, I'm sorry, please bring me another cup of tea! Um? Satomi looked towards the display window, and there was a tall man standing there like a shadow, looking at the merchandise on display. ah!Satomi raised his voice.Oops, I hadn't noticed.Hello!Come on, get another tea! While yelling at the young clerk, he straightened the upturned wooden clogs and hurriedly got down to the concrete floor.The big shopkeeper, Li Jian, walked around the commodity counter in the middle, approached the tall man, and bowed his head in greeting. Ya, welcome!Thank you for your frequent visits.Satomi rubbed his hands, please, please come inside.Come in please! Satomi pointed inside with his finger.The tall man stood in front of the merchandise counter with a straight profile.He turned his head slightly and glanced at Li Jian, with a smile on his face. Forget it, I won't go in. Despite the coldness of his words, Satomi smiled all over his face, showing even his gums, then lowered his head and said: Oops, please don't say that.Because your wife is also inside. OK.Let me have a look! But this one wants to serve you tea The man ignored Satomi's invitation, turned his face away again, and did not move the sole of his foot. Satomi was at a loss for what to do with embarrassment, silently bowed and returned to his original position. I'm so sorry.He smiled at the female customer who was looking at the silks brought out by other shop assistants. No matter how much I invite you, Mr. Wang refuses to come here.As Satomi said, he went up and sat down across from the female customer. oh.The woman just smiled slightly. how about this?She turned the conversation to the suits of the satins she was choosing.It is a kind of Shiozawa silk used for autumn clothes. Ah, this one is so understated and pretty!The wife has really good eyesight.Satomi praised.When he put the other silks and satins aside, a teacup containing tea stood in the way, so he quietly picked it up and moved it to another place.At this time, he glanced at the window, and the male customer was still facing the displayed goods without interest, stubbornly not moving. Ma'am, Lijian unrolled the salted silk and asked the female customer with a soft smile, where are you going with your husband tonight? dance theater.The female customer just focused her eyes on the color of the suit, and replied nonchalantly. That would be great!This month's dance theater seems to be a sensation again.You will definitely be interested. The female customer did not answer, but hung Shiozawa silk from her shoulders, held the rolled part in her hand, looked at Satomi's face, and asked, "How about this?" Perhaps because of the thin layer of facial makeup, her eyes are bright.Satomi leaned back a little, looked at it and said, "I think it goes well with this color." After finishing speaking, he put on a look of admiration again, and tilted his head to one side. Are you bragging about everything? No, this is the truth.In fact, you look good in everything you wear, madam. You are good at talking. With satin on her shoulders, the woman stood up from the chair and greeted the tall man standing like a shadow in front of the window: I said, look! After speaking, he walked slowly forward. After the female customer left, Kazuko poked her head out from the inner door. Satomi master! Satoshi, who was wearing silk wrapped around her legs, turned her head back with other shop assistants, raised her chin and replied: Ah. Come over here. OK, I'll go after finishing this volume.Or, what can you say here? look at you!If I can ask in front of everyone, I won't call you.Quick, quick!I want to inquire about the situation of the guest just now. just now?Ah, Mrs. Nishioka? Is it Mrs. Nishioka?There was a thoughtful look in Hezi's eyes, and he urged Satomi to say, let's leave it alone.I want to ask about the origin of the gentleman just now.Come here quickly!Is it okay to hand over the work to someone else? two What is going on?Satomi asked with a face with high cheekbones through the curtain that separated the storefront. I have something to ask you.Come, please come here.Kazuko greeted Satomi and invited him to come into the room. ah.Inexplicably, Satomi followed in.He was seldom greeted by He Zi, and he showed a suspicious expression on his face. The customer who just came, you said his name is Nishioka?Kazuko asked again. Yes, Mrs. Nishioka. oh.Seeing the iron pot hanging on the brazier, Hezi raised his face to look at Satomi and said, "Ah, please sit down!"I'll pour you tea. I always feel a little unfree.Satomi said half-jokingly, but sat down anyway. I have something to ask you! What's up? That Mrs. Nishioka is a regular customer of our store? yes. Satomi carefully observed Kazuko's expression. Well, take a cold look and see that she is not a good woman, right? Yes.I heard that he used to be in that line of work. Whose mistress is she probably now? I think so.Satomi gulped down the tea that Kazuko poured. Do you know her home? Yeah. I know.Because we often call and call, we take silk and go to her house. oh.The man at the shop with her is her husband? Ah yes. The so-called Nishioka is the surname of the mistress, right? I think so. How about shopping? Well, quite generously spent!In our store, he is considered a first-class customer. So, her so-called husband is quite rich.What kind of occupation is it? Well, I don't quite know that either.Satomi smiled slightly. However, whether it is a businessman or a company director, you generally know this kind of situation, right? This question, miss, I can't say for sure!The so-called husband came occasionally with his concubine, as he did just now, but he seldom spoke to us, always had a sullen face, and was a difficult person to deal with. oh.However, did the out-of-room wife not mention her husband at all? Ah, that's right.I am also very interested, so I tried it around the bush.But, for some reason, the outlaw lady didn't seem to want to talk much about her husband. Kazuko showed a thoughtful look.After being silent for a while, he suddenly raised his head and asked: Hey, Master Satomi, did that guy buy anything just now? No.I showed her four or five kinds of goods, but she was not very satisfied, so I went back.It happened to be scheduled to be purchased tomorrow afternoon, so I made an appointment with her to take those samples to her house. Yeah?This is a good opportunity.There was a gleam in Kazuko's eyes. What chance do you say? Master Satomi, please, take me with you tomorrow! Satomi's eyes widened. So far, probably because of her career, Kazuko has never talked about the business of the store with such enthusiasm.The general impression is that she doesn't care about the business of the family, and is only used to playing around by herself. what is going on? I became curiously interested in that mistress, and wanted to see what kind of life she led.How, please, try to find a reason, take me with you!Tomorrow happens to be Saturday again Although Satomi made a embarrassed expression, he seemed to think that it might not be wrong to bring Kazuko to sell products together, so he didn't strongly refuse. In what name should I take you there?The other party will definitely think that an elusive lady is following! yes.Kazuko thought about it for a while and said, it doesn't matter.Why don't you just say that I'm the owner's daughter!You can even tell her like this: because sooner or later you will inherit the family business, so you are currently doing business as a trainee. That's the way it is! On the face of Satomi, it seemed that he had to agree on the surface, but in fact it was not completely like that. At noon the next day, Satomi drove a small car towards the depths of Suginami District.Kazuko was also sitting in the car at the same time. The car drove out of the shopping street and drove on the streets of residential areas for a while.Then, the road leads to a courtyard surrounded by a wall of cedars, cypresses, and the like. Miscellaneous forests that still retain the legacy of Musashino can still be seen everywhere.The area is bathed in the bright autumn sun, and there is hardly a pedestrian in sight. Satomi parked the car near a large house, where there was a dense forest, and there was a small road leading to the inside.Satomi carried the satin cage over his shoulder and walked in along the road. The front is still the cedar wall, and at the end there is a mansion in pure Japanese style. Between the gate of the yard and the main entrance of the house is a small courtyard.Only the word Nishioka is written on the door plate of the gate. When Satomi rang the front doorbell, Kazuko took a leisurely look at the exterior of the house.It may have been built for three or four years, and it is about 120 square meters. Everywhere you can see the style and intentions that reflect the hostess' hobbies.While looking around, the maid came back from outside. Today's Satomi is dressed like a shopkeeper of a silk shop, wearing a checked kimono with a silk obi.Kazuko is learning to do business attire, wearing a dress. The room where they were introduced was the size of eight mats, facing the courtyard, and there were two sanxian hanging on the alcove, which just explained the past experience of the hostess.The tea was served, and after waiting for a while, the female customer that Kazuko spied last night appeared in the room with a re-makeup face. Satomi lowered his head, leaned over with his hands on the mat, and said: Thank you for your special visit to the store yesterday.The goods arrived this morning, and they were brought to you in a hurry.Some designs and colors are quite good, I would like to invite you to have a look at them immediately. Um.The hostess turned her beautiful eyes to Kazuko who was waiting behind Satomi.Hezi bowed his head to salute, and then shrunk down again.Satomi noticed it, and said hastily: Ah, this is our master's girl. oops, eh?The woman opened her eyes wide in surprise.this can Said, smiled slightly.With a suspicious look, he might be thinking, why did the owner's daughter come with him?Sensing her expression, Satomi explained: No, for no other reason.The young lady was soon to inherit the family business, and in order to prepare herself, she wanted to practice the business in this field, so she came with me. Ah, yes.So, you are going to recruit a son-in-law for the elderly? yes.Hezi replied softly.This is of course a lie. In fact, she has a younger brother.However, it is still convenient to lie, she justified herself in her heart. During this time, Satomi had taken out the silks and satins one by one from the cage, and placed them respectfully in front of the woman. Satomi touched the silk with his fingers, and started to do business very chatty: What do you think of these goods?I think it's very suitable for your wife. Kazuko stared at it from the side. The female customer's expression was not particularly influenced by what Satomi said, but she used her own eyes to examine and distinguish the patterns and colors of those silks and satins. The suits that Satomi spread out are all exactly what he likes, and the prices are very expensive.Under normal circumstances, customers usually glance at the design first, and then use their fingertips to flip over the label with the price on it; but this hostess doesn't mind the price and the like. Looking down at the pattern of silk and satin. From the goods that almost filled the room, the hostess selected a few kinds with her fingers, and let Satomi put the rest behind her temporarily, stood up for a while, sat down for a while, and looked at them attentively.Hezi could also tell that this woman's choice was quite high-minded, and she was used to extravagance in purchasing such items. At this time, the phone rang from another room.Pulling the door open, the maid poked her head in: Ma'am, call the master. The woman who was looking at the silk and satin responded without moving her eyelids: Um. The body did not stand up immediately.There was one thing she liked, and she stared at it for a long time.Just when she thought she had forgotten about the phone call, she stood up neatly, said sorry, I'll come, and walked out of the room. When Kazuko heard that it was a call to her husband, the face of the man who stood in front of the shop window a few days ago immediately appeared in his eyes.The same face, she had seen once not long ago.It was Lu Xiangzi who took her to stand in a corner of a quiet street in Shibuya, when he was about to get into the car. Satomi smiled at Kazuko with his eyes, and was about to say something, but she stopped him.Because at this time, from an unexpected distance, the voice of the hostess came: Ah, is that so? The voice is very polite.Now that she has figured out what she used to do for a living, the voice still has a special professional cadence. Yes, I just went out and I'm not at home now.OK, got it. The voice of the woman answering the other party was very clear, and this voice was not indifferent, but gave people a certain kind of coquettish feeling. Tomorrow, it starts at six o'clock.Hmm, Tsunogawa Hotel in Akasaka.OK, got it.I pass it on like this.Okay, sorry to bother you!Thanks, bye! So the phone was hung up, and then there was the sound of the hostess' footsteps stepping on the mat and returning. Kazuko engraved the words Tsunogawa in Akasaka into her mind. I'm so sorry! As soon as the woman sat down, she stopped her gaze on the spread silk and satin. Oh, if you want to pick, this is it. As he spoke, he draped the one he had just selected on his shoulders to make people look good.Satomi leaned back, looked at it from a distance, and complimented again: Ah, my wife has really good eyesight!great!Well, this kind of suit is unworthy of anyone except my wife. However, even from Hezi's point of view, these words cannot be regarded as just compliments, they are indeed very appropriate.The hostess was completely obedient to Satomi's words. Well, take this! It was as if he had made his own decision, and put the material back on the mat with a snap.Only at this time did she turn over the pricing label and take a closer look. Shopkeeper Satomi, can you think of a way to do this? Satomi rubbed his hands and laughed: good.So, let's deal with it as usual. OKThen simply leave the sewing to you! yes, thank you.Thank you so much for taking care of me many times! Satomi bowed his head solemnly to express his gratitude, and Kazuko also lowered his head following him.However, the hostess didn't seem to take Kazuko seriously at all. Kazuko looked at the whole room again, no matter the texture of the wood or the format of the construction, they are all very delicate and elegant.All in all, the furnishings inside the house and the courtyard outside the house cost a lot of money.Hezi thought that the husband who allowed her to live such a good life must have a considerable income. Satomi quickly and skillfully rewound the unrolled silk satin and said: When I come to the house, I always think, madam, you are so blessed!It's really enviable. Yo why? The woman raised her eyelids only slightly.The voice was indifferent. no nothing.Due to business, I also often go to the homes of various customers elsewhere, but how should I put it?There are not so many such expensive items that can be bought without hesitation.This is really because your master is so kind, so Satomi took great pains to bring the topic up to her husband, but the hostess only smiled on the corner of her mouth, and remained silent without answering. Kazuko secretly hoped that Satomi could further probe into the situation of the female customer's husband, but Satomi probably saw the customer's face, and changed the subject with just one sentence. It's Sunday morning.Dad seemed to say that he was playing golf, and he went directly to Kawana from the office yesterday afternoon.My mother was invited by an acquaintance to discuss something, so she was not at home. It is rare for Lun Xiangzi to be alone at home from early in the morning.This is rarely the case.If it is always like this, it will be lonely and unbearable; but it is quite interesting for a day and a half. Both maids are doing their jobs.Lu Xiangzi stayed in her room calmly with the feeling of being a little mistress. The phone rang.The phone call on Sunday morning is definitely not Dad's business.Sure enough, the maid answered the phone call from Kazuko Sasaki. Good morning, Xiao Xiangzi! Kazuko's excited voice reached the eardrums.The sound was exceptionally good for Sunday morning calls. It's early enough, what do you think of? Lun Xiangzi thought to himself that when Hezi called, he probably had something to invite him out. No, it is not.I found a wonderful situation.So I want to report to you as soon as possible. Hearing the word discovery, Lun Xiangzi knew that it was just about Onogi's situation, or about the Yuki family that he met a few days ago. Let me tell you, do you still remember the middle-aged gentleman I met near Ashe's house a while ago?He appeared in my shop! ah? Lun Xiangzi was taken aback.How could such a character visit Kazuko's house?It happened so suddenly that it was impossible to predict. Well, you find it strange, don't you?This is just like the saying goes, the world seems to be vast and boundless, but it is actually very narrow!That person just happened to come to my store to buy something. Hearing this sentence, the latitude and longitude of the matter are easy to understand.Lun Xiangzi had a premonition that Kazuko would tell herself more this time, so she couldn't help pressing the receiver tightly to her ear. You mean, did that gentleman come to your store to buy something? right.However, what I bought was not for men, but for women! Oh, so you went with that pretty lady? This time, Kazuko smiled veiledly on the phone. However, this is not the case. Hezi's voice suddenly became mysterious.The subtle laughter did not change. It's another lady! ah?Another wife? Lun Xiangzi was very surprised, but immediately realized the meaning. How, did not expect it?The middle-aged man who we find attractive has a mistress! oops Rather than saying that Lun Xiangzi was surprised that the gentleman had a mistress, it is better to say that the first thing that flashed in her mind was still the beautiful woman at Jindaiji next to Onogi. So, what kind of person is he? Lun Xiangzi asked out of breath.But Kazuko seemed to understand this performance as a sign of great interest. Therefore, Hezi's voice became even more vigorous: About the out-of-room lady, I asked the shopkeeper at home, she is a regular customer of my store!Therefore, I went to her house with the shopkeeper to do some reconnaissance in a big way! Oops, you can do it! Lu Xiangzi was amazed at Hezi's practice that has always been like this. It is said that the housewife was originally a geisha.There is indeed such an atmosphere in her house.However, regarding the truth about her husband, my shopkeeper also said that he didn't know much about it; moreover, the wife in the other room seemed to have some scruples about me.But, by coincidence, a phone call came just at that moment.According to what was said on the phone, it seemed that her husband was going to the Tsunogawa Hotel in Akasaka.If he could go to that area, he would really be a person of considerable status! After answering Hezi's phone call, Lun Xiangzi's whole brain was still haunted by this matter. Lun Xiangzi left the phone and walked into the yard, just as Bianjian Bo came in nonchalantly from the gate. It seemed that Bianjian didn't know that his father was out, and thought he was still at home.His broad shoulders reflected the autumn sun, and as he walked, the fine shadows cast by the treetops in the courtyard swayed on his clothes. Lun Xiangzi thought that Hemi was a reporter from the Political Reporting Department, so she planned to ask him about Tsunokawa's situation. ah!Seeing him striding over, smiling with his white teeth showing, he waved a small cookie bag in his hand towards Lun Xiangzi. three Bian Jian stood in front of Lu Xiangzi with a smile on his face. Hello!He said, and handed the cookie in his hand to Lun Xiangzi. Thanks. The presents brought by this person have always been cookies for years.Behind his back, Lun Xiangzi nicknamed him Mr. Cookie. Where is the director?See you and ask. Unfortunately, I'm not at home today. Ah, are you out?Bianjian looked a little depressed, where did he go? play golf.I went to Kawana last night.Lu Xiangzi said. Ah, I don't know that!Bian Jian took out a handkerchief from his pocket, and wiped away the slightly oozing sweat. Did you make an appointment with Dad in advance? No, there is no agreement.I thought that today is Sunday, and the director general is always at home, so I rushed here.It's my fault, I didn't contact you beforehand Please, please come in!Lun Xiangzi, please see me and come home.Bian Jian seemed a little hesitant, but finally followed Lun Xiangzi in and took off his leather shoes at the door. It seems better to sit here.Lun Xiangzi led Himami to the porch where the early autumn sun shines, and pointed to the vines there. Autumn colors are already strong!Said Yan Laihong, who was looking at the color gradually brightening in front of the court. I'm really sorry that it's hard for you to come home.Lun Xiangzi apologized instead of her father, but Bian Jian shook her head. No, where, I took the liberty to visit, sorry!Is the chief coming back tonight? This is a man who doesn't care much about clothes, his tie is askew. Well, I'm supposed to be back tonight.Because I went there last night, I'm afraid I can come back this evening.I think you should wait a minute? No, it doesn't have to be.Wait until next Sunday to find an opportunity to bother you. However, today you can stay a little longer, can't you? Lun Xiangzi was still thinking about Tsu Zhichuan, so she wanted to make an exception to keep Hisami Wan.Bianjian also said he was busy, but in his heart he had no aversion to staying here. Lun Xiangzi went to the maids and asked them to prepare fruit snacks. When she came back, she asked: Where is your mother today? Mom also has something to go out and is not at home. Oops, that was unexpected.邊見不由得環顧一下房間，又說，這麼說，輪香子姑娘今天是留下看家啦？真稀罕哪！ 女佣人送上茶點。水果是亞歷山大葡萄，翠綠透明，愈發使人感到了秋天的氣息。 邊見先生，報社方面星期天總是休息的麼？Lun Xiangzi raised his eyes and asked. Yes.我的工作雖說是報社，但一般情況下都是在政府機關裡轉，所以政府機關休息的日子，我們也就不工作了。邊見大口吃著葡萄說。看樣子，跟輪香子談話，儘管有些拘謹，他還是很愉快的。 做邊見先生這種工作，轉的地方恐怕不少吧？ Yes.我們幹的就是這一行業，整天到處奔波。 那倒是呀！ 輪香子垂下眼簾，覺得正是時機，便盡量用若無其事的語氣問道： 我想向邊見先生打聽一件事，赤阪有一家叫津之川的飯店，您知道嗎？ 津之川嗎？邊見點點頭，知道的。那是一家有名的高級飯店。經常舉行有政府顯要官員或大公司人士參加的宴會，因而遠近馳名。在赤阪一帶，大概是最高級飯店裡屈指可數的了。 邊見說到這裡，微微睜大了眼睛反問道：津之川有什麼使輪香子姑娘感興趣的事嗎？ 輪香子沒有馬上回答，而是進一步問道：邊見先生經常到那家津之川去麼？ 嗯，由於工作關係，曾經去過兩、三次。要我自己掏腰包去那種地方，那是根本去不起的！這家飯店收費相當高。 秋日的太陽，把明朗的光線灑滿庭院。圍牆外行人的聲音，也在清澈的空氣中時遠時近地傳來。 我有件事想拜託邊見先生，但是輪香子終於下決心開了口。 what is the matter?邊見急忙把葡萄粒吞進肚裡。 在那家津之川出入的客人裡，有一位結城先生，我想了解一下他的身分。 結城？ 邊見歪頭想了一下，反問道：他是政治家呢，還是實業家？ 我想不會是政治家，而是位實業家。不過，我不大清楚這個人的情況。所以，儘管我說不出他的具體情況，但我想他經常出入津之川這點是確切無疑的。 邊見睜圓眼睛，盯著輪香子的臉問：您調查那個人，有什麼事嗎？ 雖然輪香子預先就準備好了應付的方案，但在邊見的注視下，仍不免有些慌亂。 這個嘛，那個她不禁有點結巴了。因為有一位朋友的親事，求到了我。雖然不是那位結城先生本人，但似乎與他有關係。我那位朋友不想去求信用調查所，就來跟我商量，看是否能找個合適的人幫忙了解一下。於是，我就想到了邊見先生。 啊，原來是這麼回事。邊見高興地笑了，那太榮幸啦！說著，把頭略低了一下。他那善良的眼睛眯得更細了。 那位先生姓結城，名字您知道瑪？邊見特意取出筆記本，握著鉛筆準備記下來。 只知道姓結城。僅有這點查不到嗎？ 嗯，大概沒問題吧！因為姓結城的人並不太多。那麼，除此以外還掌握些什麼情況？ 知道那位先生的住址在澀谷的ｘｘ町。不過，據說其他情況就一無所知了。只有這些線索，您能給調查出來嗎？ There is always a way.邊見收起記事本，微笑著說，這麼一來，我暫時就要扮演您朋友那樁親事的調查員啦！ 看來是要這樣的呢。 輪香子內心感到很對不起邊見，但在目前情況下，只好採用這種藉口了。 輪香子姑娘的朋友裡，要結婚的人可能也逐漸多起來了吧？ 邊見掏出香菸，低頭把它點著。輪香子覺得，邊見彷彿是在用這種方式對自己進行試探。 邊見對自己抱有什麼樣的感情，輪香子隱隱約約地有些感覺。正因為卻此，她有些困惑，不知該把目光投向何處。 前些時候，我的一位朋友就舉行了結婚典禮。輪香子竭力像敘家常似地說。 啊，就是您父親機關的那位吧？ 呀，您知道？ Know.聽說是位很優秀的人才。 邊見不愧是常出入於爸爸機關的記者，似乎連這方面的情況都知道得一清二楚， 邊見先生大約也有這方面的事情了吧？輪香子故意這樣問道。 邊見急忙轉動著眼珠說：沒有。我嘛，還早著哪！要是現在這樣就結婚的話，恐怕連口都糊不住的。 話雖講得一般，否定的語氣卻很強烈。這好像又使輪香子窺到了邊見的心思。 然後，邊見又和輪香子聊了二十分鐘左右。但是，對於單獨和輪香子在一起談話，他好像有點發窘，於是拉開椅子站了起來。 好吧，我告辭了。邊見的臉上，從剛才就滲出了一層細小的汗珠。 哎呀，就要回去嗎？請再坐一會兒吧！儘管輪香子挽留，邊見還是心裡不踏實。 突然想起一件事，要馬上去辦。邊見伸出手錶看了看，但那分明是一種故意做出的姿態，與對方約會的時間就要到了，請允許我就此告辭吧。 Yeah?這真遺憾。輪香子隨邊見走到房門口，如果您有什麼事的話，我來替您對爸爸轉達吧？ 不，不用了，算了吧。邊見站在門口，截住輪香子的話頭說，我改日再來吧。 All right.邊見臨走時，輪香子又一次向他拜託了律之川那件事。 knew.這件事我馬上就著手去辦。 邊見表情認真地答道。接著又向輪香子低頭致意，脖子上那層小小的汗珠在閃閃發光。 輪香子的爸爸回來時，已經是傍晚了。聽到汽車聲響，輪香子來到門口，看見爸爸正讓司機拿著高爾夫球具等，向家中走來。 也許從昨天就在川奈打高爾夫的緣故，臉也有點曬黑了。 爸爸，邊見今天來了。爸爸晃著寬闊的肩膀走進屋裡，輪香子隨後跟進去說。 Um.爸爸朝日常客廳走去，口裡問道，說些什麼？ 沒說什麼只是聽他說，以為爸爸在家，所以就來了。 oh.爸爸走進客廳。然後回過頭來看著輪香子問，媽媽呢？ 這大概是因為爸爸發現媽媽沒有露面的緣故。 媽媽到八代阿姨家去了。還沒回來呢。 爸爸不作聲了。平時都是媽媽幫爸爸換衣服，今天由輪香子代勞了，爸爸在西服櫥櫃前脫去上衣，解下領帶。 輪香子把爸爸平時穿的衣服取出來遞過去，又把爸爸脫下來的收拾好。 tired.爸爸面向夕陽西照的窗子伸了個懶腰。 川奈怎麼樣？輪香子問。 好長時間沒去那地方了，到底身體感覺不一樣。爸爸的情緒仍然很高。 您是和許多人在一起嗎？ 嗯，都是機關裡的那些傢伙。許久沒在那地方住了，一個個都很悠然自得呢！ 穿好衣服，爸爸坐到書房的椅子上。從桌子上的菸盒裡取出一支香菸，在和服衣袖門袋裡摸了一陣，說，哎喲，沒有火柴。 於是朝輪香子說：西服口袋裡有火柴，去給我取來！ good.輪香子從收到西服衣櫥裡的爸爸的上衣口袋裡取出一盒火柴，眼睛不自覺地落到火柴盒的商標上。在頗具日本風格的圖案上，有津之川三個字。 輪香子不覺一驚，心裡頓時翻騰起來。今天剛拜託邊見了解津之川的情況，沒想到竟從爸爸衣袋裡出現了該飯店的火柴，因此她感到有些緊張。 可是，她還是一聲沒吭地將火柴遞給了爸爸。 爸爸毫無察覺，劃著火柴，低頭點燃香菸，然後啪嚓一聲把火柴扔到桌子上。火柴盒正面的商標朝上，津之川三個瀟灑飄逸的字體，又把輪香子的目光吸引了過去。 難道爸爸常出入於津之川嗎？到了爸爸的這種官職，每晚必定都會有宴會。而且，這些宴會往往都在一流飯店舉行。 過去，輪香子從來沒問過這些宴會舉行的地點。可是，方才看到津之川火柴，這才知道爸爸也在利用這家飯店。 喂，你怎麼啦？爸爸招呼呆立不動的輪香子。 輪香子驚覺過來，急忙說：沒什麼。爸爸若是疲乏了，我給您燒杯咖啡吧？ 好，來一杯吧！爸爸毫無察覺地吩咐道。 輪香子走進廚房，沒有叫女佣人動手，自己煮起了咖啡。在等待咖啡煮具中茶褐色的咖啡水沸騰的過程中，印有津之川三字的火柴一直都沒有從她眼前離開。在通常情況下，即使出現這類東西，也沒有什麼值得大驚小怪的。 可是，佐佐木和子在電話裡講到的情況，卻始終執拗地影響著她的情緒。 本來，那位姓結城的紳士是否出入於津之川，這都是無所謂的。然而對眼下的輪香子來說，這個問題就不能置若罔聞了。她無論如何也覺得心裡平靜不下來。 輪香子很想向爸爸問問津之川的事。可是，現在就來問這件事，還多少有些恐懼感。津之川是第一流飯店，這點是清楚的。現在她腦海裡產生了一種預感，覺得津之川好似一家具有某種不尋常氣氛的飯店。爸爸往來該飯店這件事，使她感到爸爸身上有一種令人不安的味道。 輪香子把咖啡送到爸爸跟前的時候，津之川火柴仍然原封不動地放在原來的位置上。她想下決心向爸爸詢問一下津之川的問題，但是，卻有一種東西壓抑著這個念頭，使她拿不出勇氣來。倘若把這種東西表達出來，那就是一種所謂不祥的預感。 輪香子。爸爸啜了一口咖啡說，今天邊見來這裡，立刻就回去了嗎？ No.我請他進來坐了一會兒。 輪香子覺得爸爸的目光彷彿要看穿自己心思似的，心不由得突突地跳了起來。 Um. 可是，爸爸卻滿臉現出微笑。 說了多長時間的話才回去的？ 三十分鐘左右吧。 講到什麼有趣的事了嗎？爸爸眯起眼睛問道。 爸爸對邊見很有好感。爸爸向自己提出這類問題的心情，輪香子大體上也是心中有數的。 沒有，並沒有談什麼。況且，我本來就沒那麼多話可說。 輪香子一直沒有說出拜託邊見的那件事。 這時，大門外響起了停車的聲音。 Mom is back! 輪香子匆匆離開爸爸的書房。到大門口的時候，媽媽乘坐的那輛汽車的燈光已經消逝了。 當天晚上，輪香子又聽到了爸爸和媽媽的口角。 這次也是很不湊巧，輪香子當時剛好從走廊裡經過。話音是從爸爸書房裡傳出來的。爸爸和媽媽談話的語氣很不尋常，跟輪香子前幾天早晨聽到的完全一樣。 談話的內容仍然聽不真切，只是媽媽的語調比較高，爸爸的語氣則是在平息媽媽的話。突然，聲音裡出現了自己的名字，這使得輪香子再也沒心思停在那兒了。 如果你不想穿的話這是爸爸的聲音，讓給輪香子不就行了嗎？ 輪香子也穿不得的呀！媽媽這句話的聲音特別高。下面的情況就不得而知了。輪香子回到房間裡捂上耳朵，好像有一股不吉祥的風在家裡呼嘯著。 輪香子想像不出爸爸媽媽爭吵的原因。大概是父母有父母不想讓孩子知道的祕密吧！ 輪香子沒有理由去問這件事。前幾天早晨，媽媽面色蒼白，但並沒有把那件事告訴輪香子。 可是，由於根本沒想到會出現自己的名字，輪香子現在才知道，在父母的爭吵中，自己已經有份了。她根本無法弄清，在這次紛爭中，自己究竟處於什麼位置。 然而，使輪香子不禁大吃一驚的事在第二天發生了。 當時媽媽又沒有在家。輪香子走進媽媽房間找東西時，看到櫥櫃上放了一個嶄新的西服盒子，因為這是過去從來沒有發現過的東西，她便毫不介意地拉出踏臺登上去，打開那個盒蓋，向裡面瞧了一下。 那是一件嶄新的淡茶色的水貂大衣。媽媽過去根本沒有這種東西。而且，輪香子也從來沒聽媽媽提起過這件新大衣。