Chapter 111: Matsuda Hongo’s Expectations

Ten million yen!

Matsuda Hongo was utterly shocked upon hearing this figure!

Was his daughter’s senpai really this generous?

Sponsoring such a massive amount of money just like that?

One had to realize that acquiring such a huge sum of wealth was by no means easy for an ordinary person.For him to save up that much money, it would take at least several years—and that was under the premise that Yumi-chan was already working and self-sufficient, requiring no extra child-rearing expenses from him, which saved him a huge chunk of costs.

Back when Yumi-chan was still in school, he hadn’t been able to save any money at all.

Otherwise, the bookstore wouldn’t be this run-down without him renovating it.

He had wanted to, but simply hadn’t saved up enough.

"Serving Senpai is my duty in the first place, isn’t it? Dad doesn’t need to remind me. Senpai treats me so well,so naturally I must dedicate my everything to him wholeheartedly," Matsuda Yumi spoke up.

She felt this was only natural and right.

Right now, her heart was occupied entirely by Kitahara Chiki, leaving no room for anyone else.

Hearing his daughter say this and seeing her incredibly serious, non-joking expression, Matsuda Hongo nodded in satisfaction.

He was deeply gratified that his daughter possessed such awareness.

Knowing how to be grateful, knowing that receiving gifts meant repaying others, and repaying with wholehearted devotion—she was so sensible!

A daughter like this would surely become a highly qualified wife in the future. Whether managing household affairs or supporting her husband and educating their children, he believed she would excel effortlessly.

And Matsuda Hongo felt that all of this was inseparable from his own painstaking nurture and guidance over the years.

Recalling those past days accompanying his daughter’s growth—though they had faced quite a few difficulties and challenges, watching his daughter make progress and transform step by step made every effort infinitely worthwhile.

Matsuda Hongo knew full well that a child was like a sapling; only with patient care and meticulous watering could it grow vigorously into a towering tree.

Now that his daughter was fully grown, the many wonderful qualities she displayed filled him with deep pride.

He firmly believed that in the future, his daughter would surely blossom with her own brilliant radiance on the journey of life.

...

"By the way, Yumi-chan, you mentioned just now that Kitahara-kun gave you a house? What kind of house,and how much is it worth?"

Matsuda Hongo remembered this matter.

Earlier, he had been temporarily mesmerized by the renovation funds sponsored by Kitahara-kun.

In reality, this matter was even more important—a house in Tokyo, even a tiny one, was far from cheap!

They had only been dating for a short while, and he was already gifting her a house?

His daughter had truly struck gold!

"It’s a high-end apartment, a three-bedroom with an area of about one hundred square meters, worth over forty million yen!" Matsuda Yumi said casually.

"Sugoi! Yumi-chan, a house worth over forty million yen, and Kitahara-kun just gave it to you like that?"

Matsuda Hongo was stunned, feeling it was somewhat mind-boggling!

Wasn’t Kitahara-kun being way too lavish with his spending?

"Dad, don’t make a fuss over nothing. It’s only forty million yen, which is nothing to Kitahara-senpai. Didn’t I tell you before? He bought a house worth one to two hundred million yen earlier!"

"Nani? He’s actually that rich? No wonder—it makes sense then. But is writing novels really this lucrative?How about I give it another try too?"

Matsuda Hongo felt the urge to write novels once again.

His heart, long quieted, stirred with waves once more.

He also longed to earn vast wealth, say goodbye to this shabby bookstore forever, move into a spacious and bright house, and enjoy a comfortable, pleasant life.

If a young man like Kitahara-kun could earn so much money, Matsuda Hongo felt there was no reason he couldn’t do it himself.

He had life experience and a foundation; he shouldn’t have given up back then. Otherwise, he would probably be a famous writer by now, enjoying both fame and fortune.

Spurred by this stimulation, Matsuda Hongo could no longer contain the excitement and fervor in his heart. He decided to act immediately and embark on his own literary creative journey...

"Yumi-chan, I’m going upstairs for something. Watch the shop here for a bit, and don’t disturb me unless it’s important."

Hurriedly finishing his meal, Matsuda Hongo headed toward the second floor.

Halfway up, however, he paused again:

"Yumi-chan, uh... that sponsored renovation money, you said Kitahara-kun already gave it to you, right? Where is it now?"

"It’s right here in my bag. I withdrew it from the bank and brought it back. I’ll give it to you right now!"

Matsuda Yumi opened her handbag on the table and pulled out a thick stack of cash.

These were all ten-thousand-yen bills, a full thousand notes.

Handing the cash to her father, Matsuda Yumi was also very happy; being able to help her father renovate the bookstore had always been a wish of hers.

She had originally planned to slowly save up money on her own to help her father, never expecting this day to come so soon.

Mm, it’s all thanks to Kitahara-senpai.

"Yoshi! Fantastic! Yumi-chan, remember to express my gratitude to Kitahara-kun! Also, move out as soon as possible over the next few days so I can begin the renovation work. I’ll renovate the second floor as well, so I won’t be reserving a room for you."

Holding the heavy stack of cash, Matsuda Hongo felt genuinely overjoyed.

He was already fantasizing about his wonderful future life.

His daughter was finally grown up and married out, and Kumi-chan’s husband didn’t have much time left anyway. Once this place was renovated, Kumi-chan would probably be able to live with him.

At the thought of how gentle, considerate, and meticulously caring Kumi-chan was, his anticipation grew even stronger.

In the future, Kumi-chan wouldn’t have to work so hard selling unagi rice anymore; she could just help out around the bookstore sorting books and collecting money.

And as for himself, he would have time to focus on writing.

If he really made big money in the future...

Kumi-chan’s daughter seemed to be quite old as well...

...

The lives of the Matsuda father and daughter had undergone immense changes due to Kitahara Chiki’s appearance.

Originally, father and daughter lived a quiet and ordinary life.

The father, Matsuda Hongo, minded the bookstore every day, while the daughter was an ordinary bank employee commuting early and returning late. Though simple, their life was filled with warmth and peace.

However, because of Kitahara, a dramatic shift occurred in a very short period.

In an indescribable manner, Kitahara Chiki had brought a series of unexpected stories and challenges to this ordinary family...

Meanwhile, Kitahara Chiki—the instigator of it all—was currently drawing in his study.

Beside him sat the gentle and refined Rena-chan.

As Kitahara drew with complete focus, Rena-chan’s beautiful eyes shone with admiration.

Sitting next to Kitahara with her chin resting on her hands, her eyes shifted back and forth between the artwork and the artist himself...

"Hayami Rena’s Favorability +1."

"Hayami Rena’s Favorability +1."

"Hayami Rena’s Favorability +1..."