Chapter 101 She came to see me without telling her husband

"I'll just say it straight. My old surname is Takeuchi... I was originally going to marry your father."

Shimizu Ningzi's words were like a blockbuster bomb, causing thousands of waves in Shimizu Jian's heart.

It's just a simple sentence, but it contains so much information.

This one sentence alone was richer than what he had heard in the previous day.

This completely unexpected development left Qing Shuijian speechless for a moment, and he had no idea what to say.

Is she kidding?
Shimizu Ken was looking at Shimizu Neiko in front of him.

A woman you just met actually claims to be your father's ex-fiancée. Anyone who encounters this situation would probably suspect whether this is a prank or a joke.

"It's normal for you to be surprised. If it were me, I would probably be the same."

Ningzi Shimizu seemed to understand Shimizu Jian's reaction, and said, "I'm sorry for scaring you."

Before Qing Shuijian could calm down from the shock in his heart, Qing Shui Ningzi continued:
"When I was a little older than you are now, your father and I were engaged because of our family relationship."

Qing Shuijian was somewhat surprised that such marriage arrangements could still exist in this day and age.

"At that time, we didn't know each other at all. We were just arranged by the family. Later, we met a few times. Although we didn't communicate much, I found that Mr. Liang was a very gentle person."

Shimizu Mi had never heard Hoshino Akiko mention these past events about her father.

Moreover, Qingshui Ningzi directly said the name of Qingshui Jian's father, Qingshui Liang. Not many people know this name.

"However, as you can see, we did not end up together as the family had planned."

"In fact, long before that, your father already had a woman he loved. Faced with being forced to marry me, he chose to leave that home."

Qing Shuijian felt mixed emotions when he heard this.

He didn't know much about his father.

Although he had seen photos of his father, he had almost no concept of who his father was because his father died before he could remember and he had very few memories of him.

Although Akiko Hoshino occasionally mentioned her father after drinking, she never talked about her father's family background or past.

"Don't worry, I have no other intention in coming to meet you this time, nor do I want to blame your father for this. Rather, I envy him for being able to choose the life he wants."

Speaking of this, Qingshui Ningzi seemed to sigh softly, which made Qingshui Jian a little concerned.

Soon she realized it and quickly explained:

"Of course, I'm not saying that my current husband is bad. Izumi has always been very good to me. Although it was because your father ran away from home that Izumi married me as compensation, I got along with him unexpectedly, and I have been very happy since I had Reina."

It can be seen from Qingshui Ningzi's gentle smile that this is indeed the case. She did not feel resentment or dissatisfaction because Qingshui Jian's father ran away from marriage.

Compared with Qingshui Liang who lives according to his own wishes, it is natural that Qingshui Ningzi, who chooses to continue to accept the arrangements of her family, would be envious.

As Qing Shuijian sorted out these complicated relationships and information, his mind gradually became clear.

Ningzi Shimizu was the former fiancée of Shimizu Ken's father, but they were unable to marry him because his father ran away from home.

Perhaps it was a coincidence that the person chosen was my father's younger brother.

And Reina Shimizu is the child of her father's younger brother and Neiko Shimizu.

In other words, Shimizu Reina is my cousin! ?
Although this caused a huge shock to Shimizu Mi, it also explained Shimizu Reina's abnormal behavior in the past few days and the question she raised in the gym.

However, I never expected that Reina Shimizu, whom I rescued by chance, would have such a connection with me.

"Actually, this time, I came out to see you without telling my husband."

As she spoke, Qing Shui Ningzi bowed her head to Qing Shui Jian.

These words seemed to be inadvertently caught by several female college students sitting next to them, and they all cast strange looks at this side. Qingshuijian quickly asked her to look up.

"I'm really sorry. I suddenly heard your name from Reina that day, and I vaguely guessed it. Although my husband also heard the name at that time, he didn't seem to think about it in this way."

Qingshui Ningzi said softly.

"Izumi is a serious person, and his personality is rather dull. So when he heard the name Qingshuijian, he didn't think much about it, and simply thought it was the same surname."

Rather than saying it was slow, Qingshuijian thought that this was the way a normal person thinks.

After all, he was born after his father ran away from home and was with Hoshino Akiko. It was naturally impossible for the other party to know that Shimizu Ken was her brother's son.

There are many people with the same surname in the world, so it is abnormal to assume that you are related by blood when you meet someone with the same surname.

From this perspective, it was Qingshui Ningzi who seemed a little sharp.

"Excuse me, how did you know that?"

"Maybe it's a woman's intuition. After all, Mr. Liang is my fiancé."

Instead of giving a direct answer, Shimizu Ningzi gave an answer that was similar to an evasive answer.

Then, she continued, "In fact, Quan never blamed his brother for running away from home and pushing the marriage onto him. Ever since he learned of his brother's death, he has been blaming himself."

"I thought that given Quan's personality, if he knew about my brother's wife and son, he would come to my house immediately. I was afraid that it would cause trouble to you and your son, so I didn't tell him for the time being."

Hoshino Akiko never told Shimizu Mi about these things, probably because she didn't want to make him worry.

Qingshui Jian understood Qingshui Ningzi's painstaking efforts, but also found some unreasonable aspects.

"In that case, why did you tell me?"

"..."

Qingshui Ningzi, who had been talking all the time, suddenly fell silent, and the atmosphere around her became quiet.

However, this silence did not bring any embarrassment or discomfort. Instead, it made people enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.

After a while, Qingshui Ningzi slowly spoke:
"Shimizu-kun, are you dating a woman?"

Qingshui Ningzi suddenly changed the previous topic.

The sudden question made Qing Shuijian startled, but immediately Qing Shui Ningzi shook her head and said as if she was asking herself:

"No, this is not a question I should ask."

Seeing that Qingshui was confused, he wanted to ask more questions, but Qingshui Ningzi just smiled faintly and replied: "Nothing, just pretend I didn't say anything."

At this time, Shimizu Reina, who had just said she was going to the bathroom, came back. When she saw Shimizu Jian, she couldn't wait to run over...

But perhaps because she was too panicked, Rena Shimizu accidentally fell.

"what……"

It was a blessing in disguise that he fell right in front of me.

Shimizu Ken hugged Shimizu Reina's body in time to prevent her from falling.

"Are you OK?"

"Ah, Senior, I'm sorry..."

Reina Shimizu kept apologizing for her recklessness. Compared with her mother Ningzi Shimizu, she seemed to lack some calmness and confidence.

For example, in such an unfamiliar environment, Shimizu Ningzi was able to talk so freely with people she met for the first time. This kind of confidence and demeanor is something that Shimizu Reina currently does not possess.

"Hey, Reina, do you still want to call me senior?" "Um..."

Shimizu Reina raised her head slightly, like a kitten peeking at Shimizu Ken's expression, as if asking him if he could change the name.

Looking at that nervous and expectant face, Qingshui nodded, indicating that she could do as she pleased.

"Brother...Brother..."

Reina Shimizu cautiously tried out this new name. Although her voice was still trembling, her eyes were shining with joy.

"This kid seems to be quite confident in Shimizu-kun."

Qingshui Jian didn't quite understand what Qingshui Ningzi meant.

"Because she didn't interact with the opposite sex much since she was a child, she has an instinctive alienation from men. But strangely, she is very confident in you... Perhaps, the instinctive part is that she feels the presence of a brother from you."

If that's the case, it's a very scary gut feeling indeed.

Not long after, the waitress brought up the bacon and egg bagels and muffins that we had ordered earlier.

A bagel that was about the same size as Reina Shimizu's face was wrapped in paper.

Comparing the two like this, one's eyes will inevitably turn to Shimizu Reina's face.

Of course, Shimizu Reina, who had been staring at Shimizu Mi, immediately noticed Shimizu Mi's gaze, and her face suddenly became as red as the bacon on the bagel.

For a brother who compares his sister to a bacon bagel right after meeting her, it does feel a bit bad…

"Brother...if it's convenient, can you call me by my name?"

Shimizu Reina suddenly made this request.

"May I?"

"Yes, please call my name."

"…Then, Reina."

Shimizu tried calling her name.

"!!!"

When Shimizu Mi called her name for the first time, Reina Shimizu's reaction and behavior were very cute. Although they were cousins, Shimizu Mi didn't know about this relationship before.

Perhaps because of this, when Shimizu Mie knew that Shimizu Reina was his cousin, he felt a sense of closeness.

Afterwards, Shimizu had a simple dinner.

"I'm sorry to have kept you up so late. The train should have stopped running by now. If you don't mind, I can drive you home."

After the meal, the store was almost closing, and Qingshui Ningzi offered to take Qingshui Jian home.

Qing Shuijian took out his cell phone, checked the time, and found that it was already past eleven o'clock.

If he went back so late, Hoshino Akiko would probably be worried, so Shimizu Jian didn't say much and accepted Shimizu Ningzi's kindness.

Along the way, Qing Shuijian sat in the passenger seat, directing the way back, while Qing Shui Ningzi seemed to be very serious in memorizing every section of the road and every location.

When the car slowly stopped in front of Qingshuijian's house, it was almost half past eleven.

The drizzle is still falling, adding a bit of moisture to this rainy season.

Qingshuijian thanked Qingshui Ningzi, then got out of the car and went home.

I brushed off the water droplets on my clothes in front of the door. Although Qingshui Ningzi drove me home, I couldn't help getting a little wet from the time I got out of the car and walked to the door.

I thought the rain had subsided, so I ran over directly. However, when I reached out and touched myself, I found that my body was quite wet, and my hair was wet too.

"You don't have to follow."

Shimizu Mi looked at Shimizu Reina who insisted on getting out of the car and following along.

Even though I helped to block it for her, the rotator cuff on her right shoulder inevitably got a little wet.

"Because...I want to send my brother home."

Shimizu Reina said in a low voice, but her tone revealed a firmness.

Brother, even though I'm not used to being called that, I couldn't help but be drawn to him.

Perhaps it is because Rena Shimizu knew about their relationship earlier than Miki Shimizu, so now she seems to have completely entered the state of a younger sister.

"I am back."

Qingshuijian took out the key from his pocket, gently turned the door lock and pushed open the door, only to find that lights were on everywhere in the house, including the entrance, corridor and living room at the back.

He originally thought that it was his mother, Hoshino Akiko, who had returned from get off work, but then, from the bright living room came the sound of slippers clacking on the wooden floor.

"you are back!"

The one who came to greet Shimizu with a smile was Amamiya Iori. She had tied her black hair into a high ponytail with a rubber band, looking capable and energetic.

It seemed that she was cooking just now. Even standing at the entrance, Qingmizu could smell the tempting aroma of miso soup wafting from the kitchen.

Perhaps he heard Qingshuijian coming back, so he stopped what he was doing and came over to greet him.

"Honey, do you want to eat first? Or take a shower first? Or..."

Amamiya Iori's excited voice came to an abrupt halt.

Her eyes fell on the girl next to Qingshuijian, and the smile froze on her face instantly, and the air around them seemed to become quiet.

"..."

"..."

"..."

It is no exaggeration to say that Shimizu can now hear the breathing and even the heartbeat of everyone present.

Why is Amamiya Iori here?
As soon as Qingshuijian had this question in his mind, the answer gradually took shape in his mind.

Amemiya Iori had the key that Hoshino Akiko had given her before, and could enter and exit their house at any time.

However, judging from the current situation, it is already too late.

Before this, Shimizu Mi had only considered avoiding the two yanderes, Amamiya Iori and Sakurai Haruka, from meeting each other, but neglected other possible situations.

Previously, Shimizu Reina had unexpectedly met Sakurai Haruka, and now she has met Amamiya Iori...

"Iori, actually she is..."

Without waiting for Shimizu to explain, Amamiya Iori turned around, left the entrance and walked back to the kitchen.

Soon, she had a fruit knife in her hand and returned to meet Qingshui again.

Amamiya Iori forced a stiff smile on her face and said to Shimizu Reina:

"Little sister, you've taken the wrong road. The little wild cat's residence should be across the street."

Amemiya Iori tilted her head to one side, and her slender fingers gently stroked the cold blade.

(End of this chapter)