Superpower manga artist Kobayashi Narumi
Chapter 20
Lin Chengshi has many friends.
These friends also have their own friends, thus forming a "small group".
Xianyuan is the "leader" of one of the small groups.
His family seemed to be related to the royal family in District [-], boasting of "noble blood" and disdain to associate with "ordinary people".
His friends, of course, are all from various dignitaries, senior officials, wealthy businessmen and wealthy families.
He is keen on organizing various gatherings of friends, which can be regarded as a "second generation" social platform.
This circle is extremely closed, and it has hardly accepted new members for several years.
After all, we all know that the Fifth District has become too hard to ignore.A politician's child is still a politician, and a doctor's child is still a doctor.This statement is not without basis.
For example, Lin Chengshi's father, as a person from the outer district, who can start from nothing in the fifth district, is a legend.
Although the people in this group are friendly and reciprocal, once something happens to someone, it's good that they don't make trouble.
For Lin Chengshi, most of these people are classified as "available tool people".Among them, there are only a few friends that he really recognizes, such as Ichinose, Yasaka and others.
"Hey, Hirozo, are you going to the party in the courtyard? It's on Yasaka's new yacht." Lin Chengshi dialed the phone, thinking of taking the conversation with him.
There was a rhino's call from Ichinose, full of vitality: "Who? That guy in the courtyard? I'm not going. Are you going to listen to those idiots taunting me?"
"I understand."
Lin Chengshi had already guessed that he would say that.
For the people in this group, although they are all idlers, a well-known cartoonist is better than an animal breeder.
Moreover, Lin Chengshi is an only child.Ichinose Hirozo has two older brothers, but he still doesn't know how to become an animal breeder.In the eyes of the people in Xianyuan, his career choice was an act of self-imposed exile.
This is also the reason why Lin Chengshi and Xianyuan couldn't talk, the things they pursue are fundamentally different.
In the evening, Lin Chengshi drove to the pier.This is the Yasaka family's private pier, and a huge silver-gray yacht is now parked.
In terms of the volume of this yacht, it can no longer be called a "boat".Instead, it can be called a "sea villa", or even a "sea palace".
The yacht was brightly lit, with colorful lampposts illuminating the cloudy night sky.From a long distance, Lin Chengshi could hear the sound of music and the shouts of DJ's hot atmosphere.
Lin Chengshi stopped the car.
By the way, he didn't wear slippers today.After all, you can't drive while wearing slippers. He is a law-abiding citizen.
Compared to the million-dollar luxury cars parked on the wharf at this time, Lin Chengshi's car is only about 20 star coins.His father has always told him to "keep money secret" and "integrate into the masses".His simple life style had a great influence on Lin Chengshi.
No matter what kind of car you drive, it is impossible to stage a plot of "being despised and slapped in the face".
After all, no one in the Yasaka family did not remember the license plate number of his young master's good friend.
As soon as he got out of the car, a staff member in uniform took the key respectfully and went to help Lin Chengshi park the car.Another lady concierge walked over, guiding him to board the ship with a smile on her face.
Before stepping on the gangway, Lin Chengshi bumped into a beautiful woman in a bikini.
She screamed and laughed, barefoot, and ran out of the boat insanely, followed by a group of men and women chasing and booing with laughter.
After getting on the boat, Lin Chengshi realized why the boat was so lively.It turns out that Yasaka also invited many handsome men and women as escorts.A few people like Lin Chengshi who don't care about the entertainment industry feel familiar, as if they have seen it on the cover of some magazine.
He sighed softly, no matter when, he might not be used to such a party.
These wealthy children are usually by their parents' side, attending elegant receptions, and they are extremely depressed.In addition, most of them have the background of studying in the second and third districts of the west, so I like this kind of western-style party very much.For a young man like Lin Chengshi who grew up under the education of his father in the first district, he really didn't understand.
"Chengshi! You're here!"
Suddenly, a pair of hands firmly clamped Lin Chengshi's arm.
Lin Chengshi looked back and saw that it was Kenichi Yasaka.
Yasaka was wearing printed swimming trunks, and a robe that came from nowhere was slanted over his upper body. It looked like the kind of white-edged red brocade robe worn by a king, but he was wearing sunglasses at night.
He originally had a glass of champagne in one hand, but at this moment, in order to catch Lin Chengshi, he stuffed two glasses of champagne into the hands of the two beautiful girls following him.
Feeling a little drunk, the girls took the champagne and drank it with a smile on their face.
This guy, everything else is fine, but Lin Chengshi can't stand this kind of wandering.
"Yasaka, your new yacht is not bad." Lin Chengshi ignored the two girls and concentrated on talking to Yasaka.
"Hey! That's right! She cost me almost 10 billion star coins. I dare say that there is no more beautiful woman in the fifth district than her."
Yasaka is considered a friend recognized by Lin Chengshi.He once collected material on a friend's cruise ship, and this friend refers to Yasaka.
It is also the knowledge of the ocean and ships that allowed Salem to escape from Francis at sea.
Yasaka is the son of a shipping tycoon. He has a good heart and is synonymous with being stupid and rich.
There is a group of cronies who use him as a cash machine, including Xianyuan, they all love to take advantage of him.
He may also have some perception of this, so he is very close to Lin Chengshi.
"You," Yasaka grabbed a staff member in uniform casually, "you go and inform the captain that the ship can sail!"
"But Mr. Suzuki hasn't arrived yet..."
"I said the boat will sail, and Chengshi can leave when he arrives. As for Suzuki, who told him to be late, let him swim over!"
Yasaka originally had a rough voice, but suddenly saw Lin Chengshi's disapproving eyes, and immediately changed his tone.
"You contact the pier and prepare a small speedboat. Suzuki will send him here when he arrives. We won't drive far away. Is that okay?" Yasaka seemed to be discussing with the staff, but Yasaka's eyes were fixed on Lin Chengshi.
Lin Chengshi smiled: "Aren't you going to show me your new yacht? Let's go."
The staff backed away silently, and secretly glanced at Lin Chengshi with admiration.
Yasaka is so spoiled by his mother that he is simply a devil in the world. These employees all work in the group of Yasaka's family, so they can only swallow his behavior.I didn't expect to see someone who could cure him today.
Lin Chengshi, who was standing with the owner of the yacht, was very conspicuous, and many men and women were eager to surround him.But Yasaka waved his hands uncharacteristically: "Go and play elsewhere, Chengshi doesn't like too many strangers around."
Even the two beautiful girls who followed him at the beginning were driven away aggrieved.
Compared with the girl, Yasaka obviously likes his new yacht more, and he takes Lin Chengshi on a tour with bright eyes, like a treasure.
This yacht obviously spent a lot of money on design and decoration, and it can be called a palace on the sea.There is a restaurant, ballroom, gym, cinema, bar, a master bedroom and five guest bedrooms, and even a swimming pool and small spa on the outside deck.
It seemed that someone was diving by the pool, and the sound of "bang bang" splashed one after another, accompanied by the girls screaming and laughing.
But Yasaka only wanted to show Lin Chengshi how superior the sound insulation of his yacht driving cabin was.
"Aren't you going to play with the guests you invited?" Lin Chengshi asked.
"Chengshi is my most important customer."
For Yasaka, those excitements can be bought at any time as long as he has money.But the time spent with friends is priceless.
He smiled and said, "If I could get you to meet me, I could have a party like this every day."
Although he spoke sweet words, Yasaka returned to the crowd obediently.He was immediately overwhelmed by all kinds of mad bees, waves and butterflies.
Luxury yachts, escort stars, well-known chefs, and popular singers.This party is piled on with money.
As far as Lin Chengshi knows, there are many Yasaka yachts like this.Just the cost of one night of operation is the income of many people for a lifetime.
Lin Chengshi will not criticize the lifestyle of his friends.After all, the caviar he ate at this time cost tens of thousands of star coins per box, and this was indeed his favorite food, and he had eaten it since he was a child.This is also one of his few more extravagant hobbies.
He is not good at extravagance, but there is nothing wrong with spending money on things you like when you can.This is his concept of money.
The chef hired by Yasaka must be the top chef, which is why Lin Chengshi is willing to attend the appointment.After all, he doesn't know how to cook, and he either takes out or eats out, so why not come here for a meal.
However, Lin Chengshi's time enjoying delicious food was interrupted by boring people.
Xianyuan Yuji came over to chat with him calmly, holding his female companion on his arm.
Different from the unrestrained appearance of the whole party, he and his girlfriend are still well-dressed, as if attending a high-class dinner party.
Strangely, it was his female companion who spoke first: "Oh, isn't this Mr. Lin? Our great cartoonist. Have you visited the movie theater on this yacht, where Yasaka played your "Spirit of War" on loop? oh."
Lin Chengshi knew this woman, her name was Haru Taniguchi, and her family conditions were in an embarrassing position among these wealthy children.
Lin Chengshi knew that she had been pursuing Yuuji Kanin openly and secretly, but it was obvious that Kanin's family looked down on her.
Could it be that his wish has been fulfilled now?He felt something strange.
Lin Chengshi put down the chopsticks in his hand and carefully observed the couple.
In Lin Chengshi's impression, Haru Taniguchi is a housewife who has been trained in a standardized way. She is humble and submissive on the surface, just like Yamato Nadeko in the old days.In the past, when she appeared, she was always wearing Mote-style clothes, smiling without revealing her teeth, and looked weak and pitiful.
But today, she was wearing a bright red top with collarbone exposed, paired with a pair of white flared pants, and the high heels on her feet were probably ten centimeters tall, which made her taller than Yuuji Kanin.
And Kanin Yuuji has always been an extremely machismo, but today he seems to have changed his gender. He was robbed by Haru Taniguchi, but he still smiled.
He told Lin Chengshi: "Xiaochun and I are already engaged. I know you are busy drawing comics, so I didn't invite you to the engagement ceremony. But when we get married, you must come."
Lin Chengshi felt incredible.
Yuuji Kanin's private life has been criticized by others. He changes girlfriends as quickly as he changes clothes.Even one of Lin Chengshi's cousins was deceived by him when she came to play in the fifth district from the first district during the summer vacation. At that time, Lin Chengshi's cousin was only 14 years old.
Such a well-dressed beast wearing a refined mask, would one day say that he was going to get married?
If it was a marriage of the right family, Lin Chengshi could understand it, but Taniguchi Haru?
Taniguchi has been chasing Kanin for so long, if Yuji Kanin is interested, he will not wait until now.
After remembering this doubt, Lin Chengshi had a few polite words with them, and then found a reason to leave.
Lin Chengshi found Yasaka who was slumped on a deck chair by the pool: "What's going on with Kanin and Taniguchi?"
"Oh, you know it too. I'm also baffled. Xianyuan followed like a demon and insisted on marrying her. The Xianyuan family has been in trouble recently. If you want me to say, marriage is a monster. How could Xianyuan Suddenly I can't think about it, obviously..." Yasaka seemed to be drunk, and he didn't know what to mutter there.
"I have a gossip." A white towel was draped over the recliner next to it, and a faint voice came from the towel.
It turned out that there was a person under the white towel.A pair of beautifully manicured hands protruded from the towel.
It was Yuka Miura, she had been lying here for an unknown how long.
Miura Yuka is a thin girl with short hair combed to the ears, and a pair of big eyes that always move weirdly.She will always be the most informed one in the circle.
She said: "The matter between Xianyuan and Taniguchi is really evil. Mrs. Xianyuan has lost her temper, and she has declared that she will not accept this daughter-in-law."
"Now she insists that Haru Taniguchi cast witchcraft on the courtyard, and hired a lot of private investigators to investigate."
She pulled down the star-shaped pink glasses on the bridge of her nose, looked at Lin Chengshi from above the lenses, and said meaningfully: "Let me see, maybe Mrs. Xianyuan really guessed it right, ha ha."
Does witchcraft really exist?
In the past, Lin Chengshi would not have believed in these strange things.
However, now that he has crossed the Shenen Continent several times, he is no longer sure.
"Yuka, please find out about Kanin and Taniguchi."
"Oh, that's a wonder. You care about such things."
Miura Yuka raised her eyebrows, a little surprised.
"It's rare for you to ask me. Don't worry, I will definitely find out the little secrets behind them."
These friends also have their own friends, thus forming a "small group".
Xianyuan is the "leader" of one of the small groups.
His family seemed to be related to the royal family in District [-], boasting of "noble blood" and disdain to associate with "ordinary people".
His friends, of course, are all from various dignitaries, senior officials, wealthy businessmen and wealthy families.
He is keen on organizing various gatherings of friends, which can be regarded as a "second generation" social platform.
This circle is extremely closed, and it has hardly accepted new members for several years.
After all, we all know that the Fifth District has become too hard to ignore.A politician's child is still a politician, and a doctor's child is still a doctor.This statement is not without basis.
For example, Lin Chengshi's father, as a person from the outer district, who can start from nothing in the fifth district, is a legend.
Although the people in this group are friendly and reciprocal, once something happens to someone, it's good that they don't make trouble.
For Lin Chengshi, most of these people are classified as "available tool people".Among them, there are only a few friends that he really recognizes, such as Ichinose, Yasaka and others.
"Hey, Hirozo, are you going to the party in the courtyard? It's on Yasaka's new yacht." Lin Chengshi dialed the phone, thinking of taking the conversation with him.
There was a rhino's call from Ichinose, full of vitality: "Who? That guy in the courtyard? I'm not going. Are you going to listen to those idiots taunting me?"
"I understand."
Lin Chengshi had already guessed that he would say that.
For the people in this group, although they are all idlers, a well-known cartoonist is better than an animal breeder.
Moreover, Lin Chengshi is an only child.Ichinose Hirozo has two older brothers, but he still doesn't know how to become an animal breeder.In the eyes of the people in Xianyuan, his career choice was an act of self-imposed exile.
This is also the reason why Lin Chengshi and Xianyuan couldn't talk, the things they pursue are fundamentally different.
In the evening, Lin Chengshi drove to the pier.This is the Yasaka family's private pier, and a huge silver-gray yacht is now parked.
In terms of the volume of this yacht, it can no longer be called a "boat".Instead, it can be called a "sea villa", or even a "sea palace".
The yacht was brightly lit, with colorful lampposts illuminating the cloudy night sky.From a long distance, Lin Chengshi could hear the sound of music and the shouts of DJ's hot atmosphere.
Lin Chengshi stopped the car.
By the way, he didn't wear slippers today.After all, you can't drive while wearing slippers. He is a law-abiding citizen.
Compared to the million-dollar luxury cars parked on the wharf at this time, Lin Chengshi's car is only about 20 star coins.His father has always told him to "keep money secret" and "integrate into the masses".His simple life style had a great influence on Lin Chengshi.
No matter what kind of car you drive, it is impossible to stage a plot of "being despised and slapped in the face".
After all, no one in the Yasaka family did not remember the license plate number of his young master's good friend.
As soon as he got out of the car, a staff member in uniform took the key respectfully and went to help Lin Chengshi park the car.Another lady concierge walked over, guiding him to board the ship with a smile on her face.
Before stepping on the gangway, Lin Chengshi bumped into a beautiful woman in a bikini.
She screamed and laughed, barefoot, and ran out of the boat insanely, followed by a group of men and women chasing and booing with laughter.
After getting on the boat, Lin Chengshi realized why the boat was so lively.It turns out that Yasaka also invited many handsome men and women as escorts.A few people like Lin Chengshi who don't care about the entertainment industry feel familiar, as if they have seen it on the cover of some magazine.
He sighed softly, no matter when, he might not be used to such a party.
These wealthy children are usually by their parents' side, attending elegant receptions, and they are extremely depressed.In addition, most of them have the background of studying in the second and third districts of the west, so I like this kind of western-style party very much.For a young man like Lin Chengshi who grew up under the education of his father in the first district, he really didn't understand.
"Chengshi! You're here!"
Suddenly, a pair of hands firmly clamped Lin Chengshi's arm.
Lin Chengshi looked back and saw that it was Kenichi Yasaka.
Yasaka was wearing printed swimming trunks, and a robe that came from nowhere was slanted over his upper body. It looked like the kind of white-edged red brocade robe worn by a king, but he was wearing sunglasses at night.
He originally had a glass of champagne in one hand, but at this moment, in order to catch Lin Chengshi, he stuffed two glasses of champagne into the hands of the two beautiful girls following him.
Feeling a little drunk, the girls took the champagne and drank it with a smile on their face.
This guy, everything else is fine, but Lin Chengshi can't stand this kind of wandering.
"Yasaka, your new yacht is not bad." Lin Chengshi ignored the two girls and concentrated on talking to Yasaka.
"Hey! That's right! She cost me almost 10 billion star coins. I dare say that there is no more beautiful woman in the fifth district than her."
Yasaka is considered a friend recognized by Lin Chengshi.He once collected material on a friend's cruise ship, and this friend refers to Yasaka.
It is also the knowledge of the ocean and ships that allowed Salem to escape from Francis at sea.
Yasaka is the son of a shipping tycoon. He has a good heart and is synonymous with being stupid and rich.
There is a group of cronies who use him as a cash machine, including Xianyuan, they all love to take advantage of him.
He may also have some perception of this, so he is very close to Lin Chengshi.
"You," Yasaka grabbed a staff member in uniform casually, "you go and inform the captain that the ship can sail!"
"But Mr. Suzuki hasn't arrived yet..."
"I said the boat will sail, and Chengshi can leave when he arrives. As for Suzuki, who told him to be late, let him swim over!"
Yasaka originally had a rough voice, but suddenly saw Lin Chengshi's disapproving eyes, and immediately changed his tone.
"You contact the pier and prepare a small speedboat. Suzuki will send him here when he arrives. We won't drive far away. Is that okay?" Yasaka seemed to be discussing with the staff, but Yasaka's eyes were fixed on Lin Chengshi.
Lin Chengshi smiled: "Aren't you going to show me your new yacht? Let's go."
The staff backed away silently, and secretly glanced at Lin Chengshi with admiration.
Yasaka is so spoiled by his mother that he is simply a devil in the world. These employees all work in the group of Yasaka's family, so they can only swallow his behavior.I didn't expect to see someone who could cure him today.
Lin Chengshi, who was standing with the owner of the yacht, was very conspicuous, and many men and women were eager to surround him.But Yasaka waved his hands uncharacteristically: "Go and play elsewhere, Chengshi doesn't like too many strangers around."
Even the two beautiful girls who followed him at the beginning were driven away aggrieved.
Compared with the girl, Yasaka obviously likes his new yacht more, and he takes Lin Chengshi on a tour with bright eyes, like a treasure.
This yacht obviously spent a lot of money on design and decoration, and it can be called a palace on the sea.There is a restaurant, ballroom, gym, cinema, bar, a master bedroom and five guest bedrooms, and even a swimming pool and small spa on the outside deck.
It seemed that someone was diving by the pool, and the sound of "bang bang" splashed one after another, accompanied by the girls screaming and laughing.
But Yasaka only wanted to show Lin Chengshi how superior the sound insulation of his yacht driving cabin was.
"Aren't you going to play with the guests you invited?" Lin Chengshi asked.
"Chengshi is my most important customer."
For Yasaka, those excitements can be bought at any time as long as he has money.But the time spent with friends is priceless.
He smiled and said, "If I could get you to meet me, I could have a party like this every day."
Although he spoke sweet words, Yasaka returned to the crowd obediently.He was immediately overwhelmed by all kinds of mad bees, waves and butterflies.
Luxury yachts, escort stars, well-known chefs, and popular singers.This party is piled on with money.
As far as Lin Chengshi knows, there are many Yasaka yachts like this.Just the cost of one night of operation is the income of many people for a lifetime.
Lin Chengshi will not criticize the lifestyle of his friends.After all, the caviar he ate at this time cost tens of thousands of star coins per box, and this was indeed his favorite food, and he had eaten it since he was a child.This is also one of his few more extravagant hobbies.
He is not good at extravagance, but there is nothing wrong with spending money on things you like when you can.This is his concept of money.
The chef hired by Yasaka must be the top chef, which is why Lin Chengshi is willing to attend the appointment.After all, he doesn't know how to cook, and he either takes out or eats out, so why not come here for a meal.
However, Lin Chengshi's time enjoying delicious food was interrupted by boring people.
Xianyuan Yuji came over to chat with him calmly, holding his female companion on his arm.
Different from the unrestrained appearance of the whole party, he and his girlfriend are still well-dressed, as if attending a high-class dinner party.
Strangely, it was his female companion who spoke first: "Oh, isn't this Mr. Lin? Our great cartoonist. Have you visited the movie theater on this yacht, where Yasaka played your "Spirit of War" on loop? oh."
Lin Chengshi knew this woman, her name was Haru Taniguchi, and her family conditions were in an embarrassing position among these wealthy children.
Lin Chengshi knew that she had been pursuing Yuuji Kanin openly and secretly, but it was obvious that Kanin's family looked down on her.
Could it be that his wish has been fulfilled now?He felt something strange.
Lin Chengshi put down the chopsticks in his hand and carefully observed the couple.
In Lin Chengshi's impression, Haru Taniguchi is a housewife who has been trained in a standardized way. She is humble and submissive on the surface, just like Yamato Nadeko in the old days.In the past, when she appeared, she was always wearing Mote-style clothes, smiling without revealing her teeth, and looked weak and pitiful.
But today, she was wearing a bright red top with collarbone exposed, paired with a pair of white flared pants, and the high heels on her feet were probably ten centimeters tall, which made her taller than Yuuji Kanin.
And Kanin Yuuji has always been an extremely machismo, but today he seems to have changed his gender. He was robbed by Haru Taniguchi, but he still smiled.
He told Lin Chengshi: "Xiaochun and I are already engaged. I know you are busy drawing comics, so I didn't invite you to the engagement ceremony. But when we get married, you must come."
Lin Chengshi felt incredible.
Yuuji Kanin's private life has been criticized by others. He changes girlfriends as quickly as he changes clothes.Even one of Lin Chengshi's cousins was deceived by him when she came to play in the fifth district from the first district during the summer vacation. At that time, Lin Chengshi's cousin was only 14 years old.
Such a well-dressed beast wearing a refined mask, would one day say that he was going to get married?
If it was a marriage of the right family, Lin Chengshi could understand it, but Taniguchi Haru?
Taniguchi has been chasing Kanin for so long, if Yuji Kanin is interested, he will not wait until now.
After remembering this doubt, Lin Chengshi had a few polite words with them, and then found a reason to leave.
Lin Chengshi found Yasaka who was slumped on a deck chair by the pool: "What's going on with Kanin and Taniguchi?"
"Oh, you know it too. I'm also baffled. Xianyuan followed like a demon and insisted on marrying her. The Xianyuan family has been in trouble recently. If you want me to say, marriage is a monster. How could Xianyuan Suddenly I can't think about it, obviously..." Yasaka seemed to be drunk, and he didn't know what to mutter there.
"I have a gossip." A white towel was draped over the recliner next to it, and a faint voice came from the towel.
It turned out that there was a person under the white towel.A pair of beautifully manicured hands protruded from the towel.
It was Yuka Miura, she had been lying here for an unknown how long.
Miura Yuka is a thin girl with short hair combed to the ears, and a pair of big eyes that always move weirdly.She will always be the most informed one in the circle.
She said: "The matter between Xianyuan and Taniguchi is really evil. Mrs. Xianyuan has lost her temper, and she has declared that she will not accept this daughter-in-law."
"Now she insists that Haru Taniguchi cast witchcraft on the courtyard, and hired a lot of private investigators to investigate."
She pulled down the star-shaped pink glasses on the bridge of her nose, looked at Lin Chengshi from above the lenses, and said meaningfully: "Let me see, maybe Mrs. Xianyuan really guessed it right, ha ha."
Does witchcraft really exist?
In the past, Lin Chengshi would not have believed in these strange things.
However, now that he has crossed the Shenen Continent several times, he is no longer sure.
"Yuka, please find out about Kanin and Taniguchi."
"Oh, that's a wonder. You care about such things."
Miura Yuka raised her eyebrows, a little surprised.
"It's rare for you to ask me. Don't worry, I will definitely find out the little secrets behind them."
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