Chapter 152: Testing the Neighbor Lady's Depths

"You flatter me; Mrs. Watanabe, your house must be equally luxurious."

Xu Yuexin replied modestly, saying nothing excessive.

At least on the surface, Mrs. Watanabe was merely making a normal neighborhood visit.

If any words were too abrupt, future meetings would become awkward.

"Not at all; yours is even bigger."

Mrs. Watanabe smiled and said, "As a neighbor, I hope Xu Sang can continue to give me guidance in the future."

"I don't deserve the compliment; I hope our two families can keep in frequent contact from now on," he replied.

When the conversation reached this point, Xu Yuexin realized Mrs. Watanabe was about to leave, so he stood up and said.

From beginning to end, neither side mentioned the type of business their families were involved in, nor any secrets to making money.

That's also a custom within the Rich Circle! Unless there are close profit ties or deep friendship, such topics are usually not brought up.

After all, a way of making money is the highest secret of every rich person.

Xu Yuexin escorted Mrs. Watanabe to the garden gate, exchanged another round of politeness, and then waved goodbye.

After admiring Tong Yi Da Men, Xu Yuexin still lingered on the recent encounter.

He didn't know how Japanese society behaved in this era, and was unsure whether a young, beautiful, married woman wearing black stockings visiting a young man's home alone constituted a flirtatious act.

Nevertheless, not knowing the answer wasn't a problem; no need to rush.

The two families are neighbors; as long as they return to Xiangjiang a few more times, they'll eventually find out.

……

"Hello, is this Yi Lang? A new neighbor moved in next door to our house—a very young, very handsome man."

On the other end, Mei Naizi returned to the bedroom, dialed her husband overseas, and said, "I went to visit him on my own just now; I hope you can forgive me."

"Oh? You know you're doing something wrong?"

A hoarse, angry voice came over the phone, "Why didn't you get my permission first?"

"The private matter is that… I was worried he would leave soon, so I took the initiative,"

"Because that beautiful woman who often pairs up with him hasn't been seen these past few days; I guess she left,"

"I suspect he'll leave soon as well, so I thought we should go to his house promptly,"

Mei Naizi said plaintively, "If we delay, our plan might become impossible to carry out."

"That's sophistry; I haven't approved your plan yet,"

Watanabe Yi Lang heard her explanation, his anger visibly eased a bit, but his tone still carried discontent.

"But they acted out of sincere concern,"

Mei Naizi, eyes brimming with tears, said, "You don't want the family business to fall into the hands of the brother you despise most, do you?"

"..."

On the handset, Watanabe Yi Lang fell silent.

Mei Naizi, knowing her husband was hesitating, pressed on: "This is the life's work you have poured into. Throughout your success, your brother not only offered no help but kept obstructing and sabotaging you."

"Can we really hand the inheritance over to him?"

"But giving the entire estate to another's child to inherit isn't any better,"

Watanabe Yi Lang questioned.

"At least, in name, he's still your flesh and blood,"

"Don't forget, so many conglomerates like yours take sons‑in‑law as adopted heirs to inherit the company."

"A foster son and foster father have no blood ties either, right?"

"And I assure you, once the child is born, he'll only know you as his father,"

Mei Naizi's hand gripping the handset trembled slightly, her tone fervent and sincere.

"Alas! You… let me think it over,"

Watanabe Yi Lang's voice sounded bitter.

Whimper.

At that moment, Mei Naizi began crying into the phone, "Given the pressure in your family, if there's no posthumous child, the elders will strip me of all assets. Then I'd probably starve to death on the streets."

"..."

Watanabe Yi Lang fell silent again.

Clack.

Not long after, he hung up.

Hearing a "Beep-beep" from the handset, Mei Naizi also hung up, quickly wiped the tears from her eyes, and turned to a cunning smile.

That ageless husband finally wavered today.

Great!

……

Two days later, Xu Yuexin's garden was fully tended, with more exotic flowers and plants planted.

According to plan, he was to return to Jing.

"Xu Sang, are you planning a long trip?"

Just as Xu Yuexin lifted his suitcase and stepped out of Tong Yi Da Men, Mrs. Watanabe appeared at his doorstep, greeting him gently and kindly.

Mrs. Watanabe wore a black midi dress today, her straight, fair legs clad in strapped high heels; a diamond hairpin paired with a mature, elegant bun, presenting to Xu Yuexin the very picture of worldly opulent beauty.

"Hmm, I plan to travel for a while."

Xu Yuexin smiled politely in return, but did not tell the truth.

He had few acquaintances in Xiangjiang, and his home was far away, making visits inconvenient.

That means the villa will often remain vacant, with no one to look after it.

Therefore, while I am still unclear about Watanabe Tai Tai's motive for proactively contacting me, I should not tell her the truth, lest she cause further trouble after learning that my house has become vacant.

For example, under the pretense of looking after it, I could take the opportunity to enter the courtyard and plant some flowers or grass, and so on.

After all, Xu Yuexin's house was bought for himself, his daughter‑in‑law, and Da Yizi, not for her.

"I see… that's really a pity."

Watanabe Tai Tai said with regret, "I originally intended to ask you some questions, but it seems I'll have to wait until you return."

"Ask questions? What is there to ask?"

"Could it be that she wants to ask how to have a child?"

"Heh, not to mention, I'm actually quite good at that."

Xu Yuexin thought with a mischievous amusement, while outwardly remaining composed: "Please, madam, keep it brief. If the question isn't complicated, I can answer you right now."

"I'm truly grateful, Xu Sang. May we go inside to talk?"

"Please, come in."

Xu Yuexin led Watanabe Tai Tai into the courtyard, and together they walked into the villa's first‑floor reception hall.

"Madam, please speak."

After sitting down on the sofa, Xu Yuexin poured her tea and said calmly,

"Here's the situation: my husband has entrusted me with managing all the family's money, but I never studied finance before, so I only dared to keep it in Yin Hang."

"In the past two years, the yen has dropped dramatically, and it pains me to see my money lose value."

"Therefore, I specifically came to consult the talented young Xu Sang, hoping to receive your guidance."

Watanabe Tai Tai spoke earnestly, her alluring eyes meeting his.

Sure enough… her true purpose is gradually being revealed.

Hearing Watanabe Tai Tai's words, Xu Yuexin inwardly sighed,

In the Rich Circle, the most sensitive topic is the way to make money.

He and Watanabe Tai Tai have only been in contact for two days, and she's already proactively pulling money into the discussion; the problem here is huge!

I must stay vigilant, proceeding step by step, to test this madam's depth and true intentions.

(End of chapter)