Chapter 725: I don't need your main family's hypocritical pity and schemes!

Natsume Akihira was about thirty-something, nearing forty; although his hair was still thick, his temples and hairline edges were already mixed with some conspicuous silver-white.

"Is it convenient for me to come in and talk?"

The moment Natsume Chikage heard the other party claim to be from the "main family," his originally gentle expression immediately faded, replaced by clear vigilance and detachment.

He immediately took a step forward, slightly blocking the door crack with his body, refusing cleanly and neatly.

"It's not convenient."

His voice was steady but carried an unquestionable chill.

"No matter what you want to say, my sister and I have no interest in anything regarding the main family."

"Please go back."

Natsume Ruri, inside the room, hearing this, also immediately stood up, her small face tightened, and she echoed angrily:

"That's right! Get out of here quickly, we don't welcome people from the main family!"

The professional smile on Natsume Akihira's face suddenly froze, revealing obvious astonishment.

He clearly hadn't expected the attitude of this pair of siblings to be so resolute, not even willing to listen to a complete opening statement.

Natsume Chikage had no intention of talking to him anymore.

He gripped the doorknob, exerted force with his arm, and prepared to close the door directly.

Natsume Akihira reacted quickly and hurriedly reached out, resisting the closing door panel with a "slap."

His face, which originally carried a few frivolous smiles, couldn't help but frown at this moment, and his tone also became stiff.

"It's not easy for an elder to come and visit you."

His gaze swept over the two siblings, carrying a hint of reproach.

"Did your parents teach you to treat elders like this before?"

Natsume Chikage, hearing this, instead chuckled.

There was no warmth in that laughter, only faint mockery.

"Our family severed ties with the main family I don't know how many years ago; we have long had nothing to do with you."

"At this point, still putting on the posture of our elder and running over to preach... are you qualified?"

Natsume Akihira's face sank, and he squeezed a cold snort from his nasal cavity.

He clearly hadn't expected that Natsume Chikage, the "useless person who only knows how to play games" in the information, would have such sharp words, every sentence hitting the mark.

But he was on a mission this time; if he went back in such a disheveled state, he was afraid it would be difficult to explain.

He took a deep breath, suppressed the unhappiness in his heart, and said in a deep voice:

"Let's not discuss past grievances for now."

His tone slowed down, trying to create a serious atmosphere.

"I came here specifically to find you today because there is an important matter regarding your father that I need to inform you about."

"I'll state beforehand, this matter is closely related to the future of you two siblings."

"If you don't listen now, later... don't regret it."

These words indeed had an effect.

Mentioning their father, Natsume Ruri couldn't help but hesitate, obvious wavering appearing in her eyes.

After all, she held deep feelings for her father, and she was eager to know any news about him.

Natsume Chikage keenly captured his sister's wavering.

He glanced at Natsume Akihira outside the door, and it was crystal clear in his heart—this person was not here with good intentions.

But the topic the other party threw out indeed had weight and could not be completely ignored.

At the very least, he had to hear what he wanted to say.

However, Natsume Chikage was well-versed in the main family's way of doing things.

They never got up early without profit; all actions were based on interests.

This person's sudden visit must be carrying some task or request from the main family.

"I think you got one thing wrong."

Natsume Chikage's voice returned to calm, even carrying a hint of negotiation-like coolness.

"Right now, it's not that we 'want' to listen to you speak."

"But rather, the main family 'requires' you to convey certain things to us, isn't that right?"

"If you can't complete the task, you know the ending."

"One minute, ten thousand yen. Starting at three minutes, cash."

"If you accept this condition, I can 'reluctantly' listen to you say a few words and give a 'limited' response."

Natsume Ruri was stunned at first, then quickly reacted, nodding heavily, and helped out with a tough tone:

"That's right!"

"Otherwise, you can go back where you came from!"

Natsume Akihira's brows were tightly knitted into a "chuan" shape.

He wasn't surprised by the reaction of his sister, Natsume Ruri.

This girl had been carefully cultivated by her father since childhood, intelligent and sharp; it was normal for her to guess the mandatory nature of his trip.

But this Natsume Chikage...

The information clearly said he was a useless person who only had a shell, was addicted to games, and didn't understand the world.

How was what he saw before his eyes completely different from the intelligence?!

This calmness, this negotiation stance, and the insight into the essence of the "main family's requirement"... how did this look like a sixteen-year-old boy?

Twenty or thirty thousand yen was not a large amount of money for Natsume Akihira.

Although he was extremely unhappy in his heart, he understood that if he really refused, given the tough attitude the siblings had just shown, they would definitely dare to slam the door in his face.

Forget it, if you don't endure small things, you will mess up big plans. ===== CHAPTER 726 =====