novelaction Chapter 816 Suzuki Jirokichi: This must be my niece's husband...
Chapter 816 Suzuki Jirokichi: This must be my niece's husband...
"Let me tell you, the airship we're going to board today is the world's largest airship............................."
Jirokichi Suzuki was over there, acting like an old man in a park, bragging to his subordinates...
The group of people under his command—driver, security guard, butler, secretary—listened to this senior advisor of the Suzuki Group boasting without showing any impatience.
On the contrary, they felt rather flattered............................
The Suzuki family are all good people!
Everyone was so approachable and a really, really good customer..................................
Of course, while they were flattered, they dared not relax too much.
He's a big boss, after all. It's already quite generous of him to brag to me; if I dared to take advantage of his kindness, that would be truly inhuman...
"Kimura, the security around the airship must be top-notch today. It must be handled to presidential standards. If you do a good job, I'll give you a huge reward..."
Jirokichi Suzuki smiled and said to one of his security captains.
Captain Kimura nodded repeatedly............................
Back then, he rose to power by cleverly understanding President Suzuki's thoughts, and now he's the envy of everyone as a security captain...
I really need to lick the soles of Suzuki's shoes properly this time...............................
"This time, Phantom Thief Kid is definitely not going to escape!"
Jirokichi Suzuki made a grand statement and waved his hand.
The numerous subordinates around him echoed his sentiments...
"Advisor Suzuki's strategy is brilliant; Phantom Thief Kid will never return!"
"What's so special about Phantom Thief Kid? When it comes to scheming, it has to be our Advisor Suzuki..."
"Advisor Suzuki, our camera crew is all ready. We'll make sure you get a solid and high-quality documentary filmed..."
"Ha ha ha ha..............................."
Listening to his men playing instruments and singing, Suzuki Jirokichi couldn't help but burst into laughter.
Although he knew his own limitations, the fact that Phantom Thief Kid managed to escape from him last time showed he did possess some skill, and he wasn't certain he could defeat him this time...
But what was that saying again...?
Hmm, I don't remember, but I really valued it in my heart, so I had to act like it was something special...
"That mere Phantom Thief Kid is nothing to worry about, hahahaha..........................."
Jirokichi Suzuki started laughing again........................
On the other side
Gin and Lin Jiayou, who drove up, couldn't help but twitch their lips twice as they looked at the old man bragging...
No, this guy who looks like the old man next door is actually Sonoko Suzuki's uncle, a senior advisor to the Suzuki Group.
He seems like an elderly rich kid who's had a smooth and successful life since childhood...
Gin and Lin Jiayou had the same thought at the same time...........................
Lin Chia-yu thought about it more deeply.
He suddenly realized that this Suzuki Jirokichi looked remarkably like Ding Chunqiu, the Starry Night Demon from the novel *Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils*.
"is it him?"
Gin unconsciously asked Lin Jiayou a question.
Lin Jiayou glanced at him speechlessly...............................
No, this is your girlfriend's uncle. You don't know him, so why should I?
Don't you think your question sounds a little ridiculous?
"should be."
Even so, Lin Jiayou still gave Gin a positive answer.
The reason is nothing more than the few memories from my past life—
He vaguely remembered that Suzuki Jirokichi was a boastful old man, and judging from the way these people fawned over him, he seemed like someone not bad...
"Ah."
Gin nodded.
He gestured for Lin Jiayou to get out of the car, then parked his own car and said he would come over right away.
Lin Jiayou nodded, offering no objections.
He knew, of course, that Gin was only pretending to park the car; his real intention was to drive to the Suzuki estate and meet Sonoko Suzuki first...
Lin Jiayou had seen this kind of thing countless times. Gin was just that kind of man who didn't mean what he said, and he was already used to it...
So, Lin Jiayou got out of the car from the back seat..............................
He didn't linger and walked straight towards Suzuki Jirokichi—
Since Gin isn't here right now, I'll just chat with this old man for a bit to keep myself from getting bored.................................
The dual cultivation with Shirley during this period has been quite effective. Although this body is still somewhat reserved, it's much better now, and I can even chat with strangers for a bit...
If Lin Jiayou is left to wait here, he'll be bored to death...
Little did they know...........................
The moment Lin Jiayou got out of the car, Suzuki Jirokichi's gaze was already fixed on him...
As Sonoko Suzuki's uncle and the initiator of this airship parade and the plan to capture Kaito Kid, he naturally learned from Sonoko that her boyfriend, her sweetheart, was coming to join them...
So, he arrived at the gate of the Suzuki Manor early this time, partly because he genuinely wanted to boast to the servants—which was his usual style...
On the other hand, he also wanted to see what kind of person his niece's boyfriend was beforehand.
Although I've already assessed my younger brother and he's definitely capable, but...
Jirokichi Suzuki just wanted to see...........................
Well, maybe it's just his old childish side acting up. He has no sons of his own, so his niece is practically his daughter, and his niece's husband is almost like a son to him. He'd have to see them eventually...
Like last time, when my eldest niece, Ayako Suzuki, got married, I also saw my niece's husband...
Well, I wouldn't say he's bad. He's a decent person, good-looking, and has a good personality, but...
Jirokichi Suzuki was simply not satisfied.
Or perhaps he's just too good a person. He's a perfect match for his niece, Ayako Suzuki, but he's definitely not suitable to be groomed as a conglomerate heir.
However, considering that Ayako Suzuki is getting married and not seeking a husband, it doesn't really matter...
But this one is different!
My eldest niece, Ayako Suzuki, is married, so Sonoko Suzuki is now the only daughter of the Suzuki family business.
The Suzuki Group has always been small in number, and in his generation, there are only himself and his younger brother, Shiro Suzuki.
Having no sons of his own, and with his younger brother Shiro having two daughters, the burden of inheriting the family business fell entirely on his son-in-law's shoulders...
Fortunately, my younger brother and I can still work for a few more years, and my brother's wife is a shrewd and capable woman, so there's no need to worry about our family fortune being squandered.
Even so, the selection of a son-in-law is of paramount importance...
As Suzuki Jirokichi thought this to himself, he couldn't help but start to scrutinize Lin Jiayou, who was walking over.
Judging from his identity, this person got out of the back seat of the car, which clearly indicates that he was someone of a higher rank, not the driver.
Judging from his wealth, the car he's riding in is a Porsche 356A. As a super-rich second-generation heir of a top-tier zaibatsu, Jirokichi Suzuki naturally recognizes the car's value and rarity. Anyone who can ride in this car is certainly not an ordinary person...
Combining this with what Sonoko told her about her boyfriend's characteristics—he was a tall, handsome man, about 1.9 meters tall, with a cool and aloof demeanor...
His demeanor is indeed very aloof, and not just in a simple way; he gives off an air of someone who has long held a high position...
Every step, every arm swing, seemed meticulously executed, perfectly precise and standardized...
Well, although he's not exactly a handsome guy, I don't think I would call myself that; I even think he's a bit ordinary. But considering that everyone has their own taste, maybe Yuanzi just likes this type...
Not bad!
Jirokichi Suzuki nodded inwardly. He fit the bill perfectly in every way, and his charisma was outstanding; it seemed this was the one...
Thinking this, Suzuki Jirokichi stopped chatting and laughing with the servants around him, and instead took two steps forward, adopting a welcoming posture...
With his usual hearty smile on his face, he spoke to Lin Jiayou as she approached.
"Haha, welcome, welcome! You must be Sonoko's friend."
"Um,"
Lin Jiayou didn't notice anything wrong with Suzuki Jirokichi either—that's just how the old man seemed to be.
"You must be Mr. Jirokichi. Thank you for your invitation today..."