Chapter 727

Last month, her brother had indeed taken a document for her to sign.

At that time, she was immersed in the grief of losing her father, thinking that the family had no money anyway, and it was the same whether she signed for inheritance or not, so she signed her name ignorantly.

Refusing the right of inheritance.

But thinking about it now, could it be that her brother... had already anticipated that this kind of situation might happen so early, and had prepared in advance?!

Natsume Akihira's face turned blue and white.

He hadn't expected at all that this sixteen-year-old boy, who should have been ignorant, was so familiar with the relevant legal provisions, his logic as clear as a cold iron plate.

He hadn't expected even more that this pair of siblings had long ago renounced the right of inheritance, completely blocking this path of "father's debt, child's repayment."

He had originally thought the difficult one would be the sister who was said to be very smart, but he didn't expect the truly thorny one to be this brother who had always been ignored!

This feeling was like punching into empty air with all his strength, and he almost sprained his waist.

Natsume Akihira quickly adjusted his expression, faking a smile, trying to transform the previous coercive posture into a "misunderstanding."

"Oh my, look at you, why are you so nervous."

He laughed dryly twice and took back the IOU.

"Just a joke, teasing you, look how scared you are, don't take it so seriously."

He waved his hand, trying to make his tone sound relaxed.

"And don't think of our main family as too bad. We aren't the kind of people who force debt collection, are we?"

"We just... simply felt that you two siblings, losing both parents at such a young age, drifting outside alone, are really pitiful. We couldn't bear it, so we wanted to take you back to take care of you."

"As for that IOU just now..."

He blinked, trying to appear sincere.

"No malice. Really. Just wanted to prove to you that our Natsume main family is very nostalgic for our clansmen. Even if your family has been separated from the main family for many years, in times of crisis, we are still willing to lend a helping hand."

He sighed, making a look of regret.

"Look, our main family is so sentimental and righteous, but you... aren't even willing to let me, this 'paternal cousin-uncle,' enter the door, it's really... heartbreaking."

He changed the subject, and his tone became "tolerant" again.

"However, it doesn't matter. Past things, we can let them pass, let bygones be bygones."

As he spoke, he deliberately turned sideways, his gaze sweeping over Natsume Chikage's shoulder, scanning the narrow and crowded space inside the room, his tone carrying a well-hidden, high-and-mighty pity and frivolity.

"Look at you, what kind of place are you living in now?"

"A snail's dwelling of less than three tsubo, the siblings can only squeeze in such a small grid to survive."

"Look at what kind of days you lived before? Living in a detached villa, having cars to go in and out, having no worries about food and clothing, never having to worry about tuition, rent, or where the next meal is."

His voice carried temptation, as if describing a dream within reach.

"Now—the opportunity is right in front of you. As long as you nod, follow me back, you can immediately regain that kind of life! Never have to be hungry or cold again, never have to run around for survival."

"Why refuse this kindness? Pack your luggage simply and come with me, the car is downstairs, I can take you back to the main family right now, back to the world you were supposed to enjoy."

Natsume Chikage's eyes turned completely cold.

"Don't use this hypocritical tone to speak."

"Your purpose, I know clearly. So, no matter how many times you come, no matter what tricks you play, the result will not change at all!"

Natsume Ruri also gathered all her courage and shouted:

"That's right!"

"Ruri and brother will absolutely not go to your hypocritical and snobbish main family!"

"Also, the time is long up! Take your 'kindness' and leave quickly!"

The fake smile on Natsume Akihira's face twitched uncontrollably.

"Clearly having wealth and honor within reach not to choose, insisting on guarding this broken house to live a bitter life?!"

"No need, young people, really no need to act on impulse."

He squeezed out a twisted smile and took out a business card with a simple design from his suit inner pocket.

"I see you are still young, just confused for a moment, and haven't understood how precious the opportunity I just gave you is."

He forcibly stuffed the business card into Natsume Chikage's pocket.

"This is my business card. After you calm down, think about it carefully, and when you figure it out, call me anytime."

He took two steps back, his gaze sweeping over the stubborn faces of the siblings, his face recovering that slightly frivolous, certain expression.

"I'll be waiting for you."

After speaking, he took one last look at this narrow apartment, turned around, and his leather shoes stepped on the old corridor, making a "ta, ta" sound, gradually moving away.

For Natsume Akihira, this wall-hitting was unexpected, but not unacceptable.

In his view, this was just two children who had lost their parents' protection, stubborn and naive, making a final, futile struggle.

Relying only on Natsume Chikage's meager part-time income, in this Tokyo with high prices, how long could he last?

It's hard to go from luxury to frugality.

Having lived a life of luxury, how many months could they endure this kind of poverty that was almost hardship?

Right now, they were just relying on the last bit of savings left by their father not being spent yet, so they had the confidence to be stubborn.

When they were truly at the end of their rope and had nowhere to turn... they would naturally recognize reality and obediently bow their heads.

Natsume Chikage looked at this person's back, expressionlessly reached into his pocket, and took out the business card that still carried the other party's body temperature.

He didn't even look at it, pinching both ends of the business card with two fingers.

"Riiip—"

A clear tearing sound rang out in the quiet room.

He threw the business card, torn in half and repeatedly shredded, into the trash can by the door.

His eyes were firm, without the slightest wavering.

He alone, relying on his own hands and brain, was enough to support his sister and change the predicament of this home.

That so-called main family, he had never expected, and absolutely did not need! ===== CHAPTER 728 =====