books44 Chapter 423 Dispute
Chapter 423 Dispute
But there are always those who are courting death. Zheng Xiangqian was having a pleasant conversation with Suzuki Han. They were both seasoned businessmen and had plenty to talk about.
A servant rushed over: "Second Young Master, there are many people gathered around the Eldest Young Master's room, they..."
Suzuki Kan suddenly stood up, feeling a little dizzy. Couldn't his older brother be a little more considerate? He had just rested for a while when Zheng Xiangqian helped him up.
"Brother, please excuse my poor appearance. I'll go take a look."
"I'll come too. I might be able to help if needed." Zheng Xiangqian wanted to go see the play.
Before they even got close, they heard accusatory voices: "Suzuki Aki, you've disappointed me so much. Your father was just buried and you're already rolling around with a woman. Do you look down on him that much? Can't you even put on a show?" It was Suzuki Nishi's voice.
The clan chief was also furious at his son's lack of respect. "Suzuki Aki, you are the eldest son. You must know about 'mourning,' right? You must wear mourning clothes, not participate in entertainment activities, and not get married or have children."
"Exactly, besides, the mourning period is only three days, not three years. Can't you even endure that? You're supposed to be a soldier, what a disgrace."
Surrounded by people from the clan, Suzuki Han was taken aback. After the funeral, hadn't everyone dispersed and gone home?
"No, no, it's...it's..." Suzuki Aki met Zheng Xiangqian's eyes. "It's him, it's him, he looks like me. This woman has the wrong person; she's looking for him, it's him..."
"Brother, stop talking. Brother Xiangqian is with me. Besides, he just arrived in Japan. How could he know this woman?" Suzuki Han looked at Suzuki Qiu in disbelief. Brother, if you're going to find a reason, at least find a scapegoat that people can believe.
Suzuki Aki roared, "It was him, Suzuki Han! Whose brother are you anyway? Which side are you on? He was drinking with me in the room last night. We were both drunk, and I kindly gave him my room and went to the next room myself. He's the one who slept with this woman." Suzuki Aki couldn't understand it either. When he left, Zheng Xiangqian was clearly already drunk.
Hmph, he didn't give enough medicine, and now that things have come to this point, he has no choice but to keep clinging to the past.
Zheng Xiangqian calmly retorted, "Suzuki Aki, everyone can see clearly that you slept with this woman in your own room. Don't drag me into this."
Besides, I came straight to your house as soon as I got off the plane; you forgot, you personally picked me up from the airport. In less than two days, in this unfamiliar place, I haven't had time to get to know any women.”
"Hmph, you Chinese are the most cunning. Many officials who come to Japan don't do their jobs but look for women first. They say they're unfamiliar with the place and can't speak the language, but that doesn't stop them from hunting for women. Besides, it's a rare treat to change things up."
"No one's watching you 24/7, who knows?" Suzuki Aki could only speak based on the negative traits of some Chinese people. The onlookers shook their heads; although they didn't want to help a 'Chinese person,' the facts were undeniable.
"Shut up, Suzuki Aki, shut up! He's your father's son, not some lowlife. Several servants can testify that they saw him pass through the hall, and Han'er also said he was with him. You're saying he was the one sleeping in the room with a woman? Does he have the ability to be in two places at once?" Suzuki Xixi trembled with anger. Her eldest son had been raised by his grandparents and deeply resented Chinese people. He had never been kind to his father, and Zheng Xiangqian had been implicated.
Song Tingnan squeezed in and helped Suzuki Nishi, "Auntie, don't worry, isn't there another person involved over there? Ask her."
"Yes, yes!" Suzuki Nishi took a deep breath. Sleeping with a woman on the first night of mourning, refusing to admit wrongdoing, and even blaming others—this son is ruined.
The woman, terrified, was forced to raise her head by the maid; her delicate face turned deathly pale.
"This...does anyone know this girl?" Seeing a completely unfamiliar face, Suzuki Nishi was also uncertain. She said firmly, "Let her go and tell her who she's here to see."
As soon as the maid let go, the woman ran to Suzuki Aki's side without hesitation, grabbing his sleeve, "Zheng Xiangqian, what happened?"
"Excuse me, miss, you've got the wrong person. My name is Suzuki Aki, and Zheng Xiangqian is over there." Suzuki Aki brushed her hand away.