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"Why don't you take care of yourself and get some rest?"
"I've been living in the mountains for over ten years and I've had enough rest."
The phrase "Broken Branch at the Edge of the Abyss" brought an end to Shimada Toyokoto's concern.
Chika Fuchigami whispered something to her mother.
"Mother, when can we leave?"
"There's still one thing we haven't done yet, let's wait a little longer."
Most of the people in the private room had arrived and finished their conversations.
Yuan Shang Zhezhi also felt that it was time to start doing that thing.
He saw Yuan Shang break off a branch and look towards Shimada Chifuyu.
"Chifuyu, come here and give Auntie a hand."
Upon hearing this, Shimada Chifuyu paused for a moment, then left her seat and came to Fuchigami Oriechi.
Everyone looked at the two of them.
Yuan Shangzhe placed his hands on Shimada Chifuyu's shoulders and turned him to face the crowd.
"I apologize for taking up a few minutes of your time. I have something to say, and I ask that you all bear witness."
Everyone, including Chika Fuchigami, was completely bewildered, not knowing what their mother was up to.
"Zhezhi, just say what you want to say. I'm here to back you up."
Chapter 233 The True Purpose of Breaking a Branch from the Abyss
Yuan Shangzhe shook his head and smiled slightly:
“I have no grievances, so I don’t need the old man to back me up. I just want to say some things from my heart.”
He then looked at everyone present.
"As Chika's mother and the old man's former daughter-in-law, I shamelessly consider myself half a member of the Shimada family. Now the Shimada family has only two children, Chifuyu and Chika. Although Chika took my surname, she is still of the Shimada bloodline, that's beyond doubt. These are the children's decisions, and as a mother, I have to respect them. She chose me, and I will definitely give her the best of everything and not let Chika down."
"And Chifuyu is also quite outstanding. I think that if things continue like this, Chifuyu will definitely be able to carry the banner of the Shimada family."
"Chifuyu's excellence is largely due to the Shimada family's outstanding genes, and of course, it is also inseparable from Chifuyu's mother's upbringing. Over the years, Chifuyu's mother has been silently contributing to this family."
"The past is the past no matter what. I'm not coming back to get back everything I've lost. You can only watch those kinds of dramas for fun. It's just that Chika misses me, her mother."
“I don’t want my return to disrupt the Shimada family’s original life. When I was still a daughter-in-law of the Shimada family, the old man took good care of me. It was because of me that Chifuyu’s mother was never given a proper title.”
"So it's most appropriate for me to bring this up. I'd like to take this opportunity of the old man's 70th birthday to ask him to give Chifuyu's mother a proper status and make her the rightful daughter-in-law of the Shimada family. This is for Chifuyu's sake and for the sake of the entire Shimada family."
Gong Yabo stared in utter shock at Yuan Shang Zhezhi.
She never imagined that the woman she had once driven away would now be asking Shimada Nagakage to give her a proper status in front of so many people.
Actually, she had long since given up on this title, but what woman doesn't want a better reputation?
Yuan Shang Zhezhi patted Shimada Chifuyu's shoulder.
Shimada Chifuyu understood immediately and knelt down with a thud, her head touching the ground.
"grandfather."
The reason why Shimada Nagakage did not give Miyabo a formal title was partly due to Fuchigami's broken branch, but more importantly, it was because Miyabo's position was illegitimate.
He didn't like this daughter-in-law, but she had given birth to a son who was so outstanding. Although he didn't give her a formal title, she managed the Shimada family very well, doing her best and working hard without complaint. She was also very courteous to him and his wife, and there was nothing wrong with her.
In recent years, his impression of Gong Yabo has changed a lot.
I did have the idea of giving Gong Yabo a proper status, but I still couldn't convince myself.
Today, a branch was broken off and used to build a step on the bank. My grandson is kneeling in front of all these people. If I don't get down, I'll be a bit senile.
Shimada Nagakage personally got up and helped Shimada Chifuyu to her feet.
“My good grandson, you are so thoughtful. I have seen all the efforts Xiaobo has made over the years. The matter of recognition is easy to discuss.”
Shimada Nagakage faced the crowd.
"On this day, I, Shimada Nagakage, hereby announce that my daughter-in-law, Miyabi, will take the surname Shimada and be renamed Shimada Nami, and my grandson, Shimada Chifuyu, will officially become the rightful heir of the Shimada family."
Gong Yabo became visibly excited.
Nagumo Yuki clapped excitedly.
Everyone applauded.
Lei Mingqian looked at the scene before him and sighed slightly.
My younger brother is really lucky to have two wonderful daughters-in-law.
Breaking a branch from the abyss signifies having a broad perspective and being able to take things on and let them go.
Gong Yabo is shrewd and capable, and he is meticulous in everything he does.
The two have similarities and differences.
The composition of "Broken Branches Over the Abyss" is much grander.
In the past, Gong Yabo was better than Yuan Shangzhezhi, but now Yuan Shangzhezhi's transformation and return is quite amazing.
Not only Miyabo, but Yuan Shangzhe's current level has surpassed that of the vast majority of women.
This is a good thing for most people, but not for Shimada Toyokoto.
The act of breaking off a branch at the edge of the abyss is to say that I was indeed the daughter-in-law of the Shimada family before, but I am not now.
My relationship with the Shimada family is only maintained through Chinatsu Fuchigami, nothing more.
This also subtly ended Shimada Toyokoto's hopes.
But Shimada Toyokoto didn't think much of it. He felt that as long as that kid Kazesawa died, he still had a great chance of getting Fuchigami Oreki back into his arms.
But this is contingent on Feng Zejian's death. As long as Feng Zejian lives, he will never be able to obtain the branch from the abyss.
Once this matter is settled, breaking off a branch from the abyss will also relieve my worries.
Although Miyabo was the destroyer of her marriage, there's no smoke without fire, and Shimada Toyokoto still gave her the chance.
She used to hate, but now she doesn't hate anymore, not at all.
Living one's own life well is more important than anything else. To this end, he even made a special effort to ensure that Miyabo, the woman who had stolen his marriage, also got the title she wanted and supported Shimada Chifuyu as the legitimate heir.
In this way, whether for her own sake or for the sake of her child's status, Miyabo would no longer be able to take action against Fuchigami Orie and Fuchigami Chinatsu.
Although she is not afraid now, flies are something that, even if they don't bite, are still annoying.
"It's almost time, so my daughter and I won't disturb you any longer. We'll go outside and wait."
Having arrived, exchanged gifts, and said everything that needed to be said, the two saw no point in staying in the private room any longer.
The mother and daughter walked out of the private room and breathed a sigh of relief after taking only a few steps.
The two smiled at each other and linked arms.
The mother and daughter returned to the spot where they had sat with Feng Zejian.
Kazema was still eating, but now there was another person, Gasai Tsumi, next to him.
Yuan Shangzhezhi was somewhat surprised to see this scene.
She never expected that the connection Feng Zejian had made was actually with Tsumi Izama.
"Sisters, you're back."
The two sat down, and Yuan Shang Zhezhi immediately said, "Yes, I've kept you waiting."
Tsumi Gasai teased, "Little brother, do you call everyone 'sister'?"
"No, I usually call older and prettier women 'sister'."
Tsumi Gasai chuckled.
"Now that everyone's here, let me introduce you."
Yuan Shangzhezhi stopped him, saying, "No need, we're all old acquaintances."
Feng Zejian tilted his head, looking very puzzled.
"It's one thing if they're just acquaintances, but are they even long-time acquaintances
“Before we came down the mountain, your sister was a regular at the temple. After we came down the mountain, she has also been a major client of mine.”
Feng Zejian looked towards the abyss above Qianxia.
Do you know him too?
Chika Fuchigami nodded.
“I used to often hitch a ride down the mountain with Aunt Jinmei.”
Chapter 234 Go up and embarrass yourselves together
Feng Zejian nodded thoughtfully.
"I see. But why do you all prefer to go to small temples? Shouldn't the larger temples or shrines be more effective?"
"Actually, there weren't that many reasons. It was mainly because we clicked. I felt comfortable there at first sight, so I decided to stay."
Yuan Shang Zhezhi asked softly, "And how did you two meet?"
Tsumi Gasai changed her leg position and crossed her legs.
“I was haunted by something filthy before, and I would have died without my brother.”
He frowned slightly as he broke off a branch on the bank.
"Didn't your master tell you not to drink alone in silence?"
"People always have some worries, and they can't help but want to have a drink or two."
Tsumi Gasai happily embraced Fuzawa.
“My brother and I are quite destined to meet. The first time we met, he left without even leaving his name. The next time we met, we became neighbors across the hall.”
Even Yuan Shang, who was breaking off a branch, sighed, "That really is fate."
Feng Zejian looked around and saw that the round tables here could seat at least ten people, but there were only four people sitting there at the moment.
In other locations, there were about eight or nine people.
Feng Zejian couldn't help but ask, "Why are there so few people at our table?"
Chinatsu Fuchigami said very bluntly, "Of course it's because she's unpopular."
"what?"
"What do you mean 'oh'? You ate from beginning to end, and you enjoyed yourself, but you don't care what others think of you."
"Of course, that's not the only reason. Celebrities may be popular outside, but here, the rich people don't look down on them. And then there are pretty widows like Aunt Jinmei; if you get even a little close, rumors will fly everywhere."
"Don't be fooled by how respectful those people seem to be to you, bowing and scraping to you. They're just showing respect for money. Who knows what they're saying behind your back? This industry is a mess; you can find all sorts of people here."
Feng Zejian shrugged.
"Even with fewer people, it's still spacious."
At this moment, several waiters pushed several food carts out of the central kitchen.
The previous buffet was just an appetizer, purely to kill time, so not many people ate there.
Now comes the main event.
A series of exquisitely presented dishes were placed on the table.
The main guests in the private room also left and came to the lobby to meet everyone.
Today's protagonist, Shimada Nagakage, was quite pleased to see the audience filled with distinguished guests and the mountain of gifts.
Shimada Nagakage took the microphone and began his speech.
"Thank you all for giving this seventy-year-old man the honor of attending my seventieth birthday banquet today. I won't say more, everyone, please enjoy your meal. Now, please welcome my grandson, Shimada Chifuyu, and his girlfriend, Nagumo Yuki, to perform their talents for everyone."
The audience burst into applause.