Eunuch, do you really know these martial arts?

Chapter 647 A soft hum

If Yuriko had never been to the Tano family home before, how would she know that this was the place where the most distinguished guests were entertained?

The information Zhou Zhou and his team obtained previously indicated that after bringing Yuriko to the Tano family, Tano Takeshi handed her over to Tano Sakura. Yuriko under such circumstances would certainly not have access to the Tano family's secrets.

She shouldn't know what this small building was used for.

"Mr. An, Ms. Yuriko, this is where we entertain our most distinguished guests. Please make yourselves at home; the head of the family will be here shortly."

The butler did not enter the house; he simply stopped at the door, turned around, bowed respectfully, and explained.

Jiang Nian nodded, said nothing, just gave a soft hum, and then went inside first.

Yuriko hesitated for a moment, glanced at the butler, and then followed Jiang Nian.

After Jiang Nian and Baihezi entered the house, the butler narrowed his eyes before turning and leaving.

As expected of the place the Tianye family uses to entertain their most distinguished guests, not only is the decoration luxurious, but even the items displayed inside are priceless; any one of them could be a family heirloom.

Given the Tian family's rich heritage, it's normal for them to have accumulated such wealth.

Takeshi Tano quickly tidied his appearance. When he arrived at the reception building, he stood at the door, hesitated for a long time, and then gritted his teeth and went inside.

He refused to believe that a young man like Mr. An could be so cunning as to leave him with no chance of turning the tables.

Having lived to such an old age, I've probably seen more of the world than Mr. An has walked the roads. I must remain calm; only then can I properly negotiate with Mr. An.

Even as he tried to reassure himself, Takeshi Tano was still very uneasy. After all, he didn't really have any leverage to negotiate with Mr. An.

Right, what exactly is the reason that Mr. An suddenly came to our side in such a grand manner today? That's the most crucial question, isn't it? The problem is, even now, Takeshi Tano still has absolutely no clue.

Oh well, all we can do now is take it one step at a time.

With these thoughts in mind, Takeshi Tano slowly walked into the house.

After entering the house, Jiang Nian and Baihezi did not wander around, but simply sat down calmly.

Yuriko was very self-aware. Even though this was the Tano family home, she still knelt down by the coffee table and personally brewed tea for Jiang Nian.

Originally, Jiang Nian intended to stop Baihezi, but for some reason, he swallowed his words and simply tilted his head, quietly watching Baihezi brew tea.

It must be said that even though this wasn't the first time I'd seen Yuriko brewing tea, the beauty exuded a serene and elegant charm, making her a truly delightful sight.

When Takeshi Tano entered, he saw this very harmonious scene.

The gentle and quiet woman knelt there, brewing tea, while the man's gaze was completely fixed on her, as if nothing in the outside world could disturb the atmosphere between them.

Upon seeing this scene, a dark glint flashed in Takeshi Tano's eyes.

"Mr. An, I am truly sorry. I was unaware of your presence at my humble abode and have failed to provide adequate hospitality. Please forgive me!"

Takeshi Tano walked to the seat opposite Mr. An and explained with a hint of guilt in his voice.

"It's alright. I was the one who came here unexpectedly. It's my fault for disturbing Mr. Tianye."

Jiang Nian glanced at Tian Yewu before saying this with a smile.

Takeshi Tano's heart skipped a beat. Mr. An's tone was amiable, but Mr. An had clearly rejected his advances before. What did this mean now?

"I dare not say so; it was my fault for not being hospitable enough."

After sitting down, Takeshi Tano didn't dare to relax for a moment, keeping his eyes fixed on Mr. An, hoping to guess what the other party was up to.

“Mr. Tano, this is Ms. Yuriko, whom you are probably quite familiar with. I have a good relationship with Ms. Yuriko. I heard that she is from the Tano family, and I imagine that Ms. Yuriko must miss the Tano family very much, so I brought Ms. Yuriko back to visit. I hope Mr. Tano will not mind.”

Looking gently at Yuriko, Jiang Nian spoke calmly.

They said they wouldn't take offense, but everyone could understand what they really meant.

This Mr. An is clearly here to be Miss Yuriko's backer!

Countless thoughts had already crossed Tano Takeshi's mind.

He hadn't expected Yuriko to be so capable; in such a short time, she had already captured Mr. An's heart.

"Yes, it's my fault. Yuriko is my daughter, and she's always been raised outside. Now that Mr. An has brought Yuriko back, it's perfectly legitimate. Mr. An, do you think Yuriko wants to go to the ancestral hall to acknowledge her ancestors right now?"

Takeshi Tano wasn't stupid. Although he was speaking to Mr. An, his gaze was actually fixed on Yuriko.

Clearly, the one in charge now is not Mr. Darkness, but Yuriko.

"This... Mr. An, I... I just wanted to come back and visit. As for anything else, I don't care."

Yuriko lowered her head, and faint tears dripped onto the carpet. She didn't look up at Jiang Nian, nor at Tian Yewu, but simply spoke in a low voice.

Jiang Nian was toying with a small seal in his hand. Hearing Yuriko's words, he didn't show any particular expression on his face—after all, he was wearing a mask, so no one could see what his expression was.

He just squinted and stared at Yuriko for a long time.

"Since Miss Yuriko has put it that way, then Mr. Tano, would you please find someone to show Miss Yuriko and me around the Tano family estate? By the way, is my request too much of a burden for Mr. Tano?"

In the end, Jiang Nian spoke to Tian Yewu in such a cold manner.

Takeshi Tano was taken aback for a moment, but a surge of joy filled his heart.

From this perspective, Yuriko holds a very high place in Mr. An's heart. Otherwise, how could Mr. An have changed his mind so easily because of just one sentence from her?

Yes, Takeshi Tano believes that Mr. An brought Yuriko to the Tano family so openly and legitimately so that Yuriko could be recognized as a member of the family.

It wasn't that Takeshi Tano was unwilling to do this. However, he wasn't clear about Yuriko's plans yet, so he didn't dare to make any arrangements. After all, these days, no matter how important things were, Mr. An was the most important person, and everything had to be done according to Mr. An's wishes.

“No problem, I happen to be free, so I’ll accompany Mr. An and Yuriko on a tour of the Tano family estate.”

Tano Takeshi would never give up the opportunity to contact Mr. An to anyone else. Once he and Mr. An established a friendly relationship, he could discuss other matters with him.

Anyway, Mr. An is a businessman. As long as he offers a higher price, Mr. An has no need to sell the missile to Takahashi Matsuki.

If they can snatch it from Mr. An directly, then the Takahashi family will truly be doomed!

Now, it has come to a life-or-death moment, and no one can have the slightest sympathy for the other.

It was either the Takahashi family or their own Tano family that were destroyed; there was no other choice.

"Oh right, I remember, the eldest daughter of the Tano family, Tano Sakurako, has always bullied Yuriko, right?"

Jiang Nian didn't say much about Tian Yewu's self-recommendation. He just looked at Tian Yewu with a half-smile and suddenly changed the subject.

Tano Takeshi, who had been wearing an ingratiating smile, stiffened his smile after hearing Jiang Nian's words.

"Yes...that's how it is. Sakurako, she's just been spoiled by us."

After hesitating for a while, Takeshi Tano finally spoke. He didn't offer any explanation, but directly admitted what Sakura Tano had done. However, his words implied that he was trying to exonerate Sakura Tano.

Jiang Nian noticed that when Tano Sakurako was mentioned, Tano Takeshi glanced at Yuriko.

Was he feeling guilty? After all, Yuriko was his daughter. Even if she couldn't be brought back to the Tano family and couldn't be recognized by the family as an illegitimate daughter, she still had his bloodline in her veins!

However, Jiang Nian inexplicably felt that there was more than just guilt in Tian Yewu's eyes.

If Takeshi Tano has no remorse towards Yuriko, then what is the meaning behind this gaze?

After arriving at the Tano family, Jiang Nian felt that there seemed to be more secrets between Yuriko and the Tano family.

Things are getting more and more interesting now.

"Hehe, Mr. Tianye, you make it sound so easy. They're both your daughters, but one is the eldest daughter of the Tianye family, while the other is an illegitimate child—and the kind that isn't acknowledged by the family. The eldest daughter of the Tianye family treats this illegitimate child like a slave, beating and punishing her. You, as a father, are truly heartless, and you really don't care about your illegitimate daughter at all."

After drinking a cup of tea that Yuriko handed him, Jiang Nian finally spoke with a cold smile.

The difference between an illegitimate daughter and the eldest daughter in the Tian family is truly worlds apart. One is the bright moon in the sky, while the other is a weed fallen to the dust, ignored by everyone.

Given this differential treatment, how did Yuriko grow up to look the way she does today?

This serene and chrysanthemum-like temperament emanates from within. Is it because one never expects anything, so one will never be disappointed?

This thought suddenly flashed through Jiang Nian's mind.

No, it seems his thinking is muddled. Yuriko's identity is all the more suspicious precisely because it's flawless—after all, an overly perfect disguise is the biggest flaw.

In this rural family, Yuriko's true identity is definitely not what she portrays.

"Yes, it's my fault as a father. Now that Yuriko is with Mr. An, I believe he will treat her well. That puts my mind at ease. I'm sorry, Yuriko. From now on, I'll entrust everything to Mr. An."

Listening to Mr. An's accusations, each word sharp and stern, Takeshi Tano knew that Mr. An truly cared about Yuriko, which was why he was so concerned about her treatment in the Tano family.

He couldn't say much, and in the end, he could only look at Yuriko with a mournful face and full of guilt. He then spoke to Jiang Nian in a heartfelt tone, as if entrusting his son to someone.

"???..."

After Tian Yewu finished speaking, Jiang Nian was momentarily speechless.

It has to be said that when it comes to shamelessness, no one can compare to Takeshi Tano—he can say irresponsible things so confidently.

“Mr. Tano, I won’t waste any more words with you. Isn’t it said that Tano Sakurako has been bullying Yuriko all along? Now go and bring this young lady, Tano Sakurako, here. I’m going to treat her the way she treated Yuriko before.”

Growing impatient, Jiang Nian decided to stop beating around the bush with Tian Yewu. He felt he had made his attitude so clear, but Tian Yewu was obviously playing dumb, so he simply stated it bluntly.

Takeshi Tano's expression turned somewhat grim.

"Mr. An, this...this..."

Trying to speak again, Takeshi Tano wanted to change Mr. An's decision.

“Mr. Tano, my patience is very limited. Please don’t keep testing my limits. If you want the missiles that Takahashi Matsuki bought to be launched directly at your Tano family, I have no objection.”

Seeing that Tano Takeshi was still planning to protect Tano Sakura at this point, Jiang Nian's tone turned icy cold, and he directly threatened her.

Sure enough, after hearing Jiang Nian's words, Tian Yewu swallowed back all the words he wanted to say to persuade her.

At this moment, for the sake of the Tano family's future, let alone having Tano Sakura come to receive Mr. An's punishment, he would have no objection even if Tano Takeshi himself knelt down and kowtowed.

"I'll go find Sakurako Tano right now."

After saying this, he glanced at Yuriko discreetly, then ran away as if a tiger were chasing him.

The speed he moves is not like that of a person in their fifties; it's probably comparable to that of a person in their thirties.

Yuriko never looked up, silently brewing tea. Whenever Jiang Nian finished his teacup, she would naturally refill it, showing no sign of any change in her mood.

"Just fight back the way Sakurako Tano bullied you."

Yuriko's silence did not mean Jiang Nian would remain silent. Therefore, after Takeshi Tano ran away, Jiang Nian spoke directly to Yuriko, his voice calm and devoid of emotion.

Yuriko's hand trembled slightly as she poured the tea, causing the boiling tea to splash out and land on her hand.

"Ah—" Yuriko exclaimed, putting down her teacup and staring blankly at her hands. (End of Chapter)