This time, we didn't fly back to Tokyo.

The entire journey was by car.

Xiu Xin didn't feel tired at all. After all, the comfort of the business car was top-notch, comparable to the first-class experience of a plane, and he didn't have to drive.

Because saying goodbye to friends in Sapporo took longer than planned, they arrived at the Tokyo home by evening.

With no time to rest, after showering and changing, he went out with Aoyama Haruko, taking the kids along.

His big brother had already prepared the meal at home.

Aoyama Sosuke's house in Tokyo was a small independent villa in the Harbor District, not large, but exquisitely compact, bought after he became a congressman.

"Ding dong! Ding dong!"

After getting out of the car, Xiu Xin stepped forward and rang the doorbell.

A moment later, the door opened. It was Ashida Kazuko, wearing a red dress. She seemed a bit nervous and restrained, glanced quickly at Aoyama Haruko, bowed, and said, "Please, come in."

"Hi!" Xiu Xin and Aoyama Haruko returned the bow politely, changed into slippers, and walked in.

As soon as they entered, he heard the sound of the kitchen exhaust fan. Wearing a white shirt and apron, Aoyama Sosuke came out of the kitchen, spatula in hand, smiled and said, "Make yourselves comfortable, the food will be ready soon. Wakako, take good care of Xiu Xin and Haruko."

"Hi!" Ashida Kazuko replied obediently.

"I didn't expect big brother to cook," Xiu Xin said, somewhat surprised, remembering that Aoyama Sosuke rarely entered the kitchen.

Aoyama Sosuke smiled a bit shyly and said, "I just learned. If the taste isn't to your liking, please don't say it in front of me."

One could say that he has really changed; compared to the old him, it was like a different person altogether.

"Alright, I surely won't discourage you," Xiu Xin laughed heartily, then went over and picked up the little chubby boy crawling on the sofa, "Mitsuhiro, call me uncle. If you can't, calling me second uncle is fine too."

Mitsuhiro, Mitsuhiro Aoyama, that's the name of Aoyama Sosuke's kid, who was already two years old.

"Waa waa waa~ mama, I want mama."

At first, Mitsuhiro was a bit dazed; his eyes went blank for a moment before he burst into tears, struggling in his arms and reaching out to Ashida Kazuko.

"This..." Ashida Kazuko, with a concerned look, quickly stepped forward. She pursed her lips but hesitated to speak, wanting to take the child but not daring to ask.

Xiu Xin could see that she must have a personality similar to Aoyama Haruko's in her family—submissive. No wonder Aoyama Sosuke liked her. He handed the child over and said, "He hasn't seen me much; once he gets familiar with me, he'll surely clamor for this second uncle to hold him."

Ashida Kazuko bowed slightly, took the child, patted his back, and gently said, "Mitsuhiro, this is second uncle, be good, call him second uncle, quickly."

"Se... second uncle." It was apparent she had taught him well. Mitsuhiro tightly hugged her neck and nervously addressed Xiu Xin.

"Good boy!" Xiu Xin smiled, pinched his cheek gently, almost making him cry again, turned to take his own son from Aoyama Haruko's arms, "This is your little brother, look, he's waving at you."

"Brother... brother." Mitsuhiro's eyes widened as he curiously stared at the smaller child.

Aoyama Haruko looked at Ashida Kazuko with envy and said, "It's really nice that he's already talking."

"Hi!" Ashida Kazuko looked a bit uncomfortable and embarrassed facing her; she nodded awkwardly and stuttered, "He... probably started speaking around a year and a half. Tianze seems to be developing better than most kids and is sure to speak earlier."

"Let's take your good words." Faced with the woman who had once wronged her, Aoyama Haruko was poised and confident. In terms of looks, figure, and temperament, she was leagues ahead.

Ashida Kazuko sighed with relief when she finally heard Aoyama Sosuke call her to serve the dishes, quickly setting the child down on the sofa, and hurriedly running to the kitchen.

Xiu Xin and Aoyama Haruko exchanged glances.

They smiled knowingly.

Aoyama Haruko put Aoyama Tianze and Mitsuhiro Aoyama together and started to play with the two kids.

"Tianze, this is your brother. Say brother."

"Mitsuhiro is the brother; you need to take care of your little brother."

Xiu Xin sat smilingly watching the scene and suddenly felt an overwhelming sense of contentment.

This is happiness.

"Xiu Xin, Haruko, dinner's ready."

Aoyama Sosuke called out to them.

"Hi!" Xiu Xin got up, bent forward, and picked up Mitsuhiro Aoyama, "Let's go, it's time to eat."

This time, Mitsuhiro didn't cry or struggle.

Aoyama Haruko followed with her child.

"Si Guoyi, big brother, not bad at all."

Entering the dining room, seeing a table mainly filled with Chinese dishes, Xiu Xin complimented him.

"He specially learned this because he heard you like Chinese food now," Ashida Kazuko timidly added.

"Don't listen to her making things up," Aoyama Sosuke chuckled while wiping his hands, "I just read a cookbook."

"You sure have a talent for it," Xiu Xin gave a thumbs-up, "You could be a chef after retirement."

"I have really thought about opening a restaurant after retiring," Aoyama Sosuke nodded thoughtfully, and then said, "Let's dig in, everyone."

"Hi!" Everyone then started picking up their chopsticks.

Aoyama Sosuke picked up his chopsticks but hesitated to try the dishes, eyeing Xiu Xin nervously.

"Mmm, it tastes really good, excellent."

Xiu Xin gave a thumbs-up as he enjoyed the meal.

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