"The head of the family."
In the hall of Karasuma's annex, the moment Little Karasuma saw Renye Karasuma sitting on the sofa, he quickly lowered his head and went up to say hello to him.
At the same time that Karasuma entered the hall, the servant who followed her wisely closed the main door of the annex outside.
But Karasuma and Renye were not the only two people in the hall.
Behind the sofa where Karasuma Renye was sitting, there was a man in a suit and leather shoes and a top hat, but he was not very tall.
The man looks to be about thirty years old, a bit fat, maybe a little over 1.6 meters tall, and looks a bit fierce.
Karasuma knew this person.
Although today is a modern society that emphasizes freedom, democracy and openness, the Karasuma family controlled by Renya Karasuma still maintains the ancient Japanese "retainer" system.
The short and fat middle-aged man in front of him is one of them, and he is also the "generational retainer" of the Karasuma family.
This middle-aged man has been working for the Karasuma family for generations. When Karasuma was young, he often saw this middle-aged man's father. He was a man who looked about the same as the middle-aged man, and was also about as short and fat. An old man who often accompanies Karasuma Renye on various business occasions.
However, the old retainer passed away many years ago. After that, this middle-aged man replaced his father and stayed with Karasuma Renye all the year round.
By the way, this middle-aged man has his own name, but he prefers others to call him the code name given to their family by Renya Karasuma——
Rum.
Well, this is normal. After all, it is indeed an honor for a retainer to be given a name by the master's family...
"snort……"
A cold snort came from his nose, Karasuma Renye looked at Kokarasuma who seemed a little lost because of Hatoyama Keiko's incident, and said coldly:
"Indecent..."
His voice was hoarse and cold, and Karasuma was already used to it. She didn't say any words of defense and said directly:
"Yes...Master, I'm going to rest first."
Anyway, she just came to say hello. After saying hello, she went back to her room...
As for whether to arrange dinner, catch up with the wind and wash away the dust... there is no need at all. Every time Karasuma Renye comes back, he will not stay in this house for too long, and he will not have any communication with her.
But this time, things seem to be slightly different.
"Where...have you been today?" Little Karasuma had just turned to leave when Karasuma Renye's questioning voice sounded behind him.
Is the head of the family concerned about her?
This surprised Karasuma, after all, this was the first time this happened.
Without thinking much, she turned around and replied truthfully:
"Sister Keiko fainted today. I went to the hospital to stay with her..."
As soon as he finished speaking, Karasuma felt a little regretful.
She suddenly remembered the scene between Renye Karasuma and Keiko Hatoyama in the ward a few years ago.
Although he doesn't know the specific reason, Karasuma himself also knows that the relationship between Karasuma Renye and Keiko's sister is not very good.
If she talks about this in front of Karasuma Renye, she will definitely be scolded again soon...
"What... did they say in the hospital?"
However, contrary to her expectations, Karasuma Renye not only did not reprimand her for this, but actually took the initiative to care about it? !
This surprised Karasuma again.
Somewhat unsure of Karasuma Renye's purpose, after a brief hesitation, Kokarasuma decided to reply truthfully:
"I don't know the specifics. I just know that Sister Keiko's condition is not very good..."
"snort……"
When Karasuma Renye heard this, she snorted again from her nose.
The corners of his mouth were raised, and his bark-like face trembled slightly, as if he was mocking.
"They are all people who are about to die...still hiding here..."
When Xiao Karasuma heard what he said, he raised his head suddenly and subconsciously asked:
"Family, head of the family, do you know the situation of sister Keiko?"
Since Karasuma Renya can directly say the words "a person who is about to die", it means that he must have some understanding of Hatoyama Keiko's situation.
"This is not a big secret. I, the Karasuma family, will know it if I just check it..."
After a slight pause, Renye Karasuma looked at Little Karasuma and slowly told the truth that she had not been able to ask in the hospital.
"The root cause of the congenital disease has been like this since she was born... In recent years, the deterioration of the condition has accelerated... Her attending doctor made her final prediction last year... This sick daughter of the Hatoyama family, she has the most Only five years left to live..."
What Karasuma Renye said was more serious than the possibility that Karasuma had previously guessed.
At most... only five years?
Obviously Sister Keiko is only twenty-three years old now...
Being hit by this heavy reality again, Karasuma's chest felt cramped.
"Isn't there any way to cure Sister Keiko's health?"
Hearing her subconscious question, Karasuma Renye sneered again:
"Huh, it's been more than twenty years... If they really had a way, they would have cured it long ago..."
Having said this, he immediately changed the subject and continued:
"It's such a pity... Even if our two families join forces, maybe we can bring some hope to the sick daughter... Ignorance and childishness..."
His words surprised Karasuma again. Although she didn't speak, an eager look suddenly appeared in her eyes.
Obviously, the "glimmer of hope" mentioned by Karasuma Renye successfully attracted her attention.
And Karasuma Renye seemed to be waiting for this moment.
He didn't show off, he paused for a moment, and then slowly said under the expectant gaze of Xiao Karasuma:
"Our Karasuma family originally had an epoch-making medical research project... However, this project requires a huge amount of manpower and material resources, and it is difficult for our Karasuma family to support it for a long time...
I originally wanted to join forces with the Hatoyama family and our two families to promote this project together...such a mutually beneficial plan, but I didn't expect that it was always blocked by the sick daughter...
Humph, you are an ignorant child, and you think you are noble. It is obviously the only chance to save her, but you give up on yourself again and again with those high-sounding reasons. You can't see the real path you should take. It is simply... extremely stupid. "
Saying that, Karasuma Renye also slowly stood up from the sofa.
"Even so, she is the daughter of the Hatoyama family after all, and she is also...your friend."
Having said this, Karasuma Renye walked to Xiao Karasuma's side with a cane. He slowly turned his head, looked at Xiao Karasuma, and continued:
"If you are willing, go and persuade her. This medical project has... epoch-making significance for our two families and for mankind.
Don't let that sick daughter hinder the progress of mankind... and the world just because of her own selfish desires. "
After saying that, Renye Karasuma withdrew his gaze and left the annex at a slow pace.
Let Karasuma, who has a close relationship with Hatoyama Keiko, persuade her. This is the only purpose of his return.
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(End of chapter)
