I'm in Tokyo, caught in the clutches of the demon princess.

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So Shimada told her everything.

Chika Fuchigami suddenly realized.

"So the reason you play the piano so well is because you're possessed."

"Yes, how am I supposed to explain this to you? If I said your aunt possessed me and played the piano, how terrifying would that be?"

"I think so too."

Shimada Chifuyu wasn't too surprised to hear this. As a member of the elite class, he knew about such things, and besides, the Shimada family and the Raiming family were old friends.

Kazema could sense that Shimada Yuki was also there at that moment.

Shimada Yoshimi looked at Kazesawa Masaru and said earnestly, "I knew you were there, Yuki. I knew it was you from the moment you were on stage, from the moment you started your piano moves."

"Go see your father; his time is running out."

Upon hearing this news, everyone was stunned and speechless.

Feng Zejian's eyes widened.

"Wait, what do you mean by 'not much time left'? This joke isn't funny."

A faint sadness appeared on Shimada Ei's aged face.

"Actually, Changjing was diagnosed with cancer six months ago. The cancer had already reached the middle and late stages. Because of heart disease, Changjing had given up treatment. The doctor said that if things went well, he could probably live for two more years."

No one doubted the authenticity of this matter; Shimada had no reason to lie.

"Brother, can I borrow your body for a bit?"

Feng Zejian understood and covered his face with an icy mask.

It's not for any other reason than that it's a bit strange to use my own face to say those things to young girls.

Chapter 302 Not everyone is qualified to make amends

After Feng Zejian put on the mask, his entire demeanor changed instantly.

At this moment, Kazema's body was under the control of Shimada Yuki, but even so, Shimada Yuki did not speak, because she simply did not know what to say.

Shimada Nagakage asked somewhat excitedly:

"Yuki, is that you?"

Yuki Shimada shook her head.

"No."

The distinctly different voices and tones proved that the person before him was indeed the daughter he had been longing for day and night.

"Yuki, I'm sorry."

Tears slid down her cheeks and flowed through the gaps in her mask.

"At this point, what's the point of saying all this? We have nothing to do with each other anymore, so why keep arguing?"

"Yuki, your death is the regret of my life. Isn't that why your soul lingers? You must have regrets too."

"I know I deserve to see you. I just want to make up for your regrets while I'm still alive in this world."

Yuki Shimada was stunned.

"My regret... I don't know what my regret is."

This wasn't said in anger, but the truth. She was a spirit, but she had forgotten what her obsession was.

"Yuki, I'm sorry, Daddy was wrong."

Some truths can only be understood through personal experience.

Shimada Yuki listened to her father's apology without feeling much.

"And then, is there anything else you want to say?"

"I......"

"Since I have nothing more to say, I should leave now."

Just as Shimada Yuki was about to hand over control of her body to Kazesawa, she suddenly remembered something and added a sentence.

"By the way, not everyone has the right to make up for my regrets."

Yuki Shimada's words were quite forceful.

At this moment, Feng Zejian was completely certain that the only thing that remained unchanged was her girlish appearance, while at her core she was actually a mature woman.

Yuki Shimada harbors a deep hatred for her father, and her mere presence proves her kindness.

The ice mask on Feng Zejian's face melted into a puddle of water, and Feng Zejian regained control of his body.

"That's the gist of the matter, that's the situation. I won't say any more. If there's nothing else, I'll be going now."

A branch broken from the abyss calls to the wind and marshland.

"Don't rush off yet. Let's have a meal together with Chinatsu and Chifuyu later."

Chifuyu Shimada paused for a moment, but didn't say anything.

He knew that Aunt Zhezhi must have something to say to him.

"Then I'll wait outside."

Feng Zejian sat on a chair outside in the corridor, his right hand stroking his chest.

The more you resonate with Yuki Shimada's soul, the more you can feel her struggles and confusion.

The little angel Yuki must have had some kind of obsession to stay in this world.

If possible, I would like to untangle Yuki's obsession, but even Yuki herself is unaware of this obsession.

Like the Eight Hundred Temple, it has been lingering in the foliage viewing area for a long time as a spirit.

She also forgot why she stayed in the leaf-viewing area.

Just as Fengze was pondering, Yuanshang Zhezhi had already led Shimada Chifuyu and Yuanshang Chinatsu out.

"Feng Zejian, we're leaving."

"Ah."

Without time to think further, Feng Zejian got up and followed Yuan Shangzhezhi.

The three of them boarded the carriage with the broken branch on the ridge.

Since it was a family gathering without any social obligations, Yuan Shangzhe chose a barbecue restaurant.

The four of them sat around a round table in front of a grill, eating roasted meat.

He broke off a branch and served food equally to the three younger members of the family.

"Chifuyu, eat more so you can grow taller."

Chifuyu Shimada forced a smile.

"Well, thank you, auntie."

Chifuyu Shimada wasn't in a good state. It's understandable, since as soon as she returned, she saw her mother being bullied by her father, she was beaten, and she also heard the news that her grandfather had cancer.

No one could stand this.

"Chifuyu, do you know what you're about to face?"

Chifuyu nodded.

“I know that Grandpa doesn’t have much time left, and my father is like this. Although my mother is very capable, she is not honorable. So the Shimada family will eventually fall to me.”

Are you confident in being a good head of the Shimada family?

Chifuyu Shimada's eyes were filled with confusion.

"I...."

He wanted to say he could do it, but could he really? He was confident in his piano skills, and he was also confident in his ability to play the role of an excellent junior in front of his elders.

But can he shoulder the responsibility of an entire family?

“Chifuyu, I know this is cruel to you, but it is something you have to do to support the Shimada family.”

"But you are not alone. Your grandmother, your mother, and even me will help you."

Chifuyu Shimada looked at the broken branch on the ridge, her eyes slightly moist.

“Aunt Zhezhi, you don’t need to go to such lengths for me. Doing this will only make me, the child of a mistress, feel ashamed.”

Yuan Shang smiled gently as he broke off a branch.

"Don't blame your parents' mistakes on yourself. You can't choose your birth. All you kids can do is be the best you can be, and you've already done a great job in that regard."

Feng Zejian pondered for a moment. Yuan Shangzhe's attitude towards Shimada Chifuyu was unusually tolerant and friendly, which clearly went beyond the normal range. There must be some story behind it.

"Sister Zhezhi, did you meet Shimada Chifuyu before you came down the mountain?"

Yuan Shang Zhezhi smiled and nodded.

Chika Fuchigami's eyes widened.

"When did this happen? How come I didn't know?"

Yuan Shang Zhezhi recalled, "Counting the days, it's probably been about five years."

“That was three days after Qianxia came to see me. Qiandong came to the mountain with a gift. I still remember when Qiandong first met me, her hands holding the gift were trembling uncontrollably, and she was stammering.”

"Chifuyu intended to conceal her identity at the time, but I recognized her at a glance. He was Shimada Nami's son. After all, I used to hate women like her so much that I would remember anyone who looked even slightly like her, let alone Chifuyu, her biological son."

"However, my hatred at that time had been worn away by time, not to mention that Chifuyu brought a gift."

"After I discovered his identity, Chifuyu apologized to me on behalf of his mother. I can't think of any other reason for him to come up the mountain at this time except that Chifuyu was willing."

"Chifuyu and I talked a lot back then. I was very surprised at the time, never expecting that the couple could raise such an outstanding child. Looking back now, perhaps this is the blessing of the Shimada family."

“Every now and then, Qian Dong would come to see me with gifts. He does this in private, so no one has told anyone, and I help keep it a secret.”

As he spoke, Yuan Shang Zhe Zhi sighed.

"Sigh, actually, Chifuyu tried to persuade me to come down the mountain, but I couldn't convince her."

Feng Zejian's lips curled up slightly, a hint of pride on his face.

"Sister Zhezhi, if you say that, I'll get a little carried away."

Chapter 303 Sleepless Night

The mention of the broken branch on the abyss reminded him of something, and he asked.

"between."

Yuan Shangzhe paused for a moment, realizing that the form of address seemed somewhat inappropriate in this context.

“Feng Zejian, I had almost forgotten about this. I have some public appearances scheduled recently, so let’s decline them.”

"Huh? No way, my debate competition and Chinatsu's competition have both reached the finals, it's impossible for me to withdraw now."

He frowned deeply as he broke off a branch by the abyss.

"That's fine."

"Sister Zhezhi, don't worry about me. No matter what, it's what I deserve, and I have to accept it."

"..."

Yuan Shang Zhezhi looked at Yuan Shang Qianxia beside him.

"Chika, are you really sure about this?"

Chika Fuchigami nodded seriously.

"I figured it out."

"That kind of thing would be very dangerous."

“Danger always needs to be addressed, and we can’t avoid doing things just because they’re dangerous. Mother, you’ve seen it yourself. The Totsuka sisters aren’t much older than me, but they’re already leaders. Not the kind who sit in an office, but the kind who lead the charge when something happens.”

“I’ve been hesitant lately. I know you’re worried about me, Mom, and I know I’ll be fine if I don’t do that, but I always feel like something’s missing inside me. I feel like I’m not myself anymore.”