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Chapter 509 Godfather
6 AM.
Chi Feichei woke up and sat up. He saw a room full of Bird.
Crow, Robin, Tit, Thrush...
Flying Birds densely packed the Room. Hearing movement, they all turned their Heads in unison.
On the coat rack, Hissashi was perched at the very top.
Non-Ink stood beside Hissashi and called out, "Say hello!"
"Gaa!"
"Chirp..."
"Cheep~cheep~"
...
"Not a bad welcoming ceremony."
Chi Feichei withdrew his Line of Sight and got out of Bed.
Waking up to a bunch of birds staring at you... someone timid or with trypophobia might be scared away by Non-Ink in one wave.
Even for him, the thought of being watched by a bunch of birds while sleeping was quite refreshing...
Two birds standing by the Bed hopped away, revealing the Slippers that had been blocked.
Chi Feichei went to the Washroom, with Wings fluttering and Bird Feathers flying all the way.
"Remember the person, scatter, scatter, go to work!" Non-Ink commanded the group of birds to fly out the Window.
Another flurry of Bird Feathers...
"Knock knock!"
The Room Door was knocked.
Yingqu Yan Nan's voice came from Outside the Door, "Boss? What was that Sound just now?"
"Wait a moment."
Chi Feichei finished Washing Up before opening the Room Door.
Yingqu Yan Nan looked at the Bird Feathers covering the floor, stunned. "This is..."
"Non-Ink's friends came by just now." Chi Feichei exited the Room.
Yingqu Yan Nan: "..."
Non-Ink's friends?
Non-Ink grabbed Hissashi with its Claw, took Hissashi, and flew out of the Room, calling out "Gaa" towards Yingqu Yan Nan.
"Non-Ink? Good morning," Yingqu Yan Nan snapped out of it, greeted him, then turned to ask Chi Feichei, "Boss, what are we doing today?"
"Go play."
Chi Feichei had indeed arranged a day's outing.
Museum, Church, Memorial Hall, Charles River...
Taking five Bodyguards plus Yingqu Yan Nan, the Group visited many famous attractions.
After returning at Night, they again stayed together at the Hotel bar on the 25th Floor until late Night, then returned to their Rooms and slept.
Yingqu Yan Nan spent a confused Day.
The Next Day.
"Boss, what are we doing today?"
"Go play."
Chinatown, Park, Commercial Street...
Chi Feichei also conveniently bought some small Souvenirs.
Yingqu Yan Nan spent another Day of daily confusion.
Early morning on the third Day.
"Boss, what are we doing today?"
"Go crash some courses."
Arriving at MIT, Chi Feichei had the group of Bodyguards wait at the Main Entrance, only taking Yingqu Yan Nan with him to crash Open Courses.
Yingqu Yan Nan followed all the way, paying attention to people passing by.
'The Boss didn't bring those people today, he must have some other Intention!'
'Maybe he's going to start an Organization Task, to make contact with someone, he must be on high alert...'
All Day, Chi Feichei took Yingqu Yan Nan, and all they did was crash courses.
Besides courses related to Computer and Program Design, there was also an Introductory Course on Cell Biology.
When returning to the Hotel, he also didn't forget to buy a pile of Books to take back.
Yingqu Yan Nan's Mind was full of messy Characters, and he spent another confused Day.
On the fourth Day, they crashed courses in the morning, stayed at the Hotel's open-air Swimming Pool in the afternoon, and went shopping in the lively nightlife Street District at Night.
Yingqu Yan Nan: "..."
On the fifth Day, they continued to crash courses in the morning, and then received an invitation from Thomas Sindola to be a Guest.
In the Living Room, Thomas Sindola, dressed in Home Clothes, saw Chi Feichei enter the Door with Yingqu Yan Nan and greeted them amiably, "Hassashi, please, sit wherever you like."
Chi Feichei walked to the Sofa and saw a blue Dolphin Plush Toy on it.
"Oh! Just put it aside," Thomas Sindola smiled, "This is my adopted son Hiroki's Toy. My previous Wife passed away early and didn't leave any children. Later, I met Hiroki's Mother. After divorcing her ex-husband, she came to America alone with her Child to live. Unfortunately, she passed away while we were dating, leaving only Hiroki, that Child, with no one to take care of him, so I adopted Hiroki."
Chi Feichei picked up the Dolphin Plush Toy, sat down, and placed it beside his Hand. "I've heard of him. There are reports about him in the News. He's a Genius."
Yingqu Yan Nan stood behind Chi Feichei with his Hands behind his back, continuing to be his Sunglasses-wearing, cold-faced Bodyguard.
Thomas Sindola laughed heartily, "You're just not one to publicize things. I heard you Early Graduated from Todai University with excellent Scores. By the Way, I heard you went to MIT to attend courses these past two Days? Are you interested in Computers?"
Yingqu Yan Nan's Heart sank.
Thomas Sindola is Surveillancing their Movement!
It's not strange that he knows they went to MIT, maybe the Bodyguards told him.
But when they went to attend courses, only he and Chi Feichei entered the School, those Bodyguards were all waiting at the Main Entrance, and they had never Said in front of those Bodyguards what courses they would attend.
The only way Thomas Sindola would know is--
When they went to attend courses, those Bodyguards secretly went in to See.
As Bodyguards, they generally wouldn't privately inquire about a Guest's Movement or go to the Boss to ask for credit. This could only be Thomas Sindola's instruction.
He Don't Know Thomas Sindola's Purpose, but it definitely wouldn't be simply worrying about them running around randomly and encountering Danger. Otherwise, he could just directly ask them where they were going, there's fundamentally No Need to secretly inquire.
"I just quite like playing Games," Chi Feichei's Tone softened, his voice lightened at the end, and after a pause, he Said, "So I wanted to understand some Knowledge about Computers."
Yingqu Yan Nan: "..."
'That "harmless" Aura appeared on the Boss again, and it even faintly revealed a "Sorry" Feeling, it's really ghostly!'
"Oh?" Thomas Sindola looked Doubtful, "But you Seemingly studied in the Department of Veterinary Medicine, right?"
"Hmm."
Chi Feichei responded with a "Hmm," and didn't continue speaking. He didn't Teasing anything, just Performance like he was unwilling to Say more.
Thomas Sindola didn't ask further either, and instead Said, "Then you really should meet Hiroki. You and that Child will definitely chat well. Actually, I have something I want to discuss with you..."
Seeing Thomas Sindola hesitate, Chi Feichei Cooperated and proactively Said, "Please, just Say whatever it is."
Thomas Sindola hesitated again, his Expression embarrassed. "I want to find a Godfather for Hiroki. My deceased Wife and Hiroki's Mother were both Christians, but Hiroki was born in Japan. He wasn't baptized when he was born, which was her Mother's lifelong regret. Now that she's gone, I want to fulfill this wish for her, and it can also be considered as not failing her trust in entrusting Hiroki to me to take care of."
Chi Feichei was a bit surprised inside, but his Face remained expressionless. "You mean..."
"Hiroki is After All my adopted son, there aren't many people who can be his Godfather," Thomas Sindola smiled and sighed again, "Originally, I was thinking of asking Mrs. Kana to be his Godmother. Our two families are family friends, and she's also a descendant of a British Baron, she could definitely give Hiroki the best Education. But I've always been too embarrassed to Say it to her. I was considering finding other people to be Hiroki's Godfather and Godmother, and then you came. And you and that Child will definitely chat well, this might just be Fate's arrangement. Then I'll be direct. I Don't Know if you'd be willing to be this Child's Godfather?"
Chi Feichei lowered his eyes and was silent for a moment. "But I'm not a Christian."
The Godfather Thomas Sindola is talking about isn't the "Godfather" like the head of the Mafia, nor is it a Godfather in a certain field, but a kind of "nominal Parent."
In Western society, anyone can become a Godfather or Godmother.
After a Child is born, the Child's Parents will designate trustworthy Relatives or Friends as Godfather or Godmother to baptize the Child.
In some Places, they wait until the Child grows up and then choose their favorite Godparents themselves.
Godparents need to teach the Child Religious Belief Knowledge, supervise the Child's Mental State Growth, remember the Child's Birthday, and Help celebrate when the Child achieves success.
And if the Child's Biological Father or Guardian passes away, the Godparents also need to take over the obligation of raising the Child and take care of the Child until they grow up.
Generally speaking, being chosen as Godparents is a very honorable Matter, indicating that the Child's Parents have great Trust in that person.
As long as he agrees, the Relationship between Field Group, Shinchi Group, and Sindola Company will be different Afterwards. With Sawada Hiroki as a bond, the Relationship will be much more intimate than Partners, even a bit closer than Distant Relatives.
"Oh? I remember your Mother received baptism when she was born..." Thomas Sindola recalled for a moment, then with a look of understanding Tone, "That's probably because you were born in Japan, and your Parents didn't find Godparents for you either, right? And you have some Misunderstanding. Times are different now, and America is much more open. A Godfather doesn't necessarily have to have strong Religious Belief, as long as they are interested in the Child's Growth, that's fine... Actually, to be honest, Hiroki, that Child, also likes playing Computers... Sigh, there probably aren't many people who can understand him."
Chi Feichei lowered his eyes and was silent, not hurrying to give a reply.
"If you're unwilling, you can directly refuse, it's No Problem," Thomas Sindola smiled again, "I just Think that since we want to find a Godfather and Godmother for Hiroki, we must first ask if someone from the Field family is willing, otherwise it would be disrespectful to our two families' Relationship. If you're unwilling, I'll Check if other people are suitable."
"It's not that I'm unwilling," Chi Feichei still lowered his eyes, Seemingly tangled. "It's just that I'm only 20 years old, being a Godfather for someone else, isn't it a bit..."
"No, as long as you're willing, then it's No Problem," Thomas Sindola Said seriously, "A Godfather also doesn't Need to do any Trouble Matters. Hiroki, that Child, is very sensible, and Don't you Think watching a Child Growth is a very fulfilling Matter?"
"Then have you Said it to him?" Chi Feichei raised his eyes to look at Thomas Sindola, calm, but harmless.
Yingqu Yan Nan: "..."
"I've mentioned it to him these past two Days," Thomas Sindola Said, "Tomorrow, I'll take him to the Hotel for a formal visit."
"Or should I come over..."
"No, he should pay a visit..."
Afterwards, the Topic remained focused on the Godfather Matter. Thomas Sindola directly steered the Topic to when to hold the ceremony and when to hold the celebratory Liquor banquet, occasionally talking about Chi Feichei's Parents and Boston's interesting Matters.
Chi Feichei also clearly stated: having discovered that Boston wasn't that Danger, those Bodyguards No Longer Needed to follow.
Thomas Sindola insisted for a couple of Sentences, then agreed to let the Bodyguards return, also urging Chi Feichei to remember his Number and Call immediately if there was any Matter.
After Dinner and returning to the Hotel, Yingqu Yan Nan entered the Room, took a Pinhole Camera and two Bugs, ran to the Stairwell Entrance to install them, then re-entered the Room, closed the Door, and carefully inspected Inside the Room.
Chi Feichei was boiling Boiled Water. After the Tea was brewed, he called out to Yingqu Yan Nan, "He won't have people Surveillancing and Tracking us anymore. Drink Tea first."
Yingqu Yan Nan returned to the Sofa and sat down, watching Chi Feichei pour Tea for him, feeling a bit of a Sigh, "I feel like I'm becoming less and less like a Bodyguard."
"You never were." Chi Feichei replied.
Yingqu Yan Nan embarrassedly touched his nose, then asked seriously, "Boss, did you already Know about those Bodyguards Thomas Sindola arranged..."
(End of Chapter)
6 AM.
Chi Feichei woke up and sat up. He saw a room full of Bird.
Crow, Robin, Tit, Thrush...
Flying Birds densely packed the Room. Hearing movement, they all turned their Heads in unison.
On the coat rack, Hissashi was perched at the very top.
Non-Ink stood beside Hissashi and called out, "Say hello!"
"Gaa!"
"Chirp..."
"Cheep~cheep~"
...
"Not a bad welcoming ceremony."
Chi Feichei withdrew his Line of Sight and got out of Bed.
Waking up to a bunch of birds staring at you... someone timid or with trypophobia might be scared away by Non-Ink in one wave.
Even for him, the thought of being watched by a bunch of birds while sleeping was quite refreshing...
Two birds standing by the Bed hopped away, revealing the Slippers that had been blocked.
Chi Feichei went to the Washroom, with Wings fluttering and Bird Feathers flying all the way.
"Remember the person, scatter, scatter, go to work!" Non-Ink commanded the group of birds to fly out the Window.
Another flurry of Bird Feathers...
"Knock knock!"
The Room Door was knocked.
Yingqu Yan Nan's voice came from Outside the Door, "Boss? What was that Sound just now?"
"Wait a moment."
Chi Feichei finished Washing Up before opening the Room Door.
Yingqu Yan Nan looked at the Bird Feathers covering the floor, stunned. "This is..."
"Non-Ink's friends came by just now." Chi Feichei exited the Room.
Yingqu Yan Nan: "..."
Non-Ink's friends?
Non-Ink grabbed Hissashi with its Claw, took Hissashi, and flew out of the Room, calling out "Gaa" towards Yingqu Yan Nan.
"Non-Ink? Good morning," Yingqu Yan Nan snapped out of it, greeted him, then turned to ask Chi Feichei, "Boss, what are we doing today?"
"Go play."
Chi Feichei had indeed arranged a day's outing.
Museum, Church, Memorial Hall, Charles River...
Taking five Bodyguards plus Yingqu Yan Nan, the Group visited many famous attractions.
After returning at Night, they again stayed together at the Hotel bar on the 25th Floor until late Night, then returned to their Rooms and slept.
Yingqu Yan Nan spent a confused Day.
The Next Day.
"Boss, what are we doing today?"
"Go play."
Chinatown, Park, Commercial Street...
Chi Feichei also conveniently bought some small Souvenirs.
Yingqu Yan Nan spent another Day of daily confusion.
Early morning on the third Day.
"Boss, what are we doing today?"
"Go crash some courses."
Arriving at MIT, Chi Feichei had the group of Bodyguards wait at the Main Entrance, only taking Yingqu Yan Nan with him to crash Open Courses.
Yingqu Yan Nan followed all the way, paying attention to people passing by.
'The Boss didn't bring those people today, he must have some other Intention!'
'Maybe he's going to start an Organization Task, to make contact with someone, he must be on high alert...'
All Day, Chi Feichei took Yingqu Yan Nan, and all they did was crash courses.
Besides courses related to Computer and Program Design, there was also an Introductory Course on Cell Biology.
When returning to the Hotel, he also didn't forget to buy a pile of Books to take back.
Yingqu Yan Nan's Mind was full of messy Characters, and he spent another confused Day.
On the fourth Day, they crashed courses in the morning, stayed at the Hotel's open-air Swimming Pool in the afternoon, and went shopping in the lively nightlife Street District at Night.
Yingqu Yan Nan: "..."
On the fifth Day, they continued to crash courses in the morning, and then received an invitation from Thomas Sindola to be a Guest.
In the Living Room, Thomas Sindola, dressed in Home Clothes, saw Chi Feichei enter the Door with Yingqu Yan Nan and greeted them amiably, "Hassashi, please, sit wherever you like."
Chi Feichei walked to the Sofa and saw a blue Dolphin Plush Toy on it.
"Oh! Just put it aside," Thomas Sindola smiled, "This is my adopted son Hiroki's Toy. My previous Wife passed away early and didn't leave any children. Later, I met Hiroki's Mother. After divorcing her ex-husband, she came to America alone with her Child to live. Unfortunately, she passed away while we were dating, leaving only Hiroki, that Child, with no one to take care of him, so I adopted Hiroki."
Chi Feichei picked up the Dolphin Plush Toy, sat down, and placed it beside his Hand. "I've heard of him. There are reports about him in the News. He's a Genius."
Yingqu Yan Nan stood behind Chi Feichei with his Hands behind his back, continuing to be his Sunglasses-wearing, cold-faced Bodyguard.
Thomas Sindola laughed heartily, "You're just not one to publicize things. I heard you Early Graduated from Todai University with excellent Scores. By the Way, I heard you went to MIT to attend courses these past two Days? Are you interested in Computers?"
Yingqu Yan Nan's Heart sank.
Thomas Sindola is Surveillancing their Movement!
It's not strange that he knows they went to MIT, maybe the Bodyguards told him.
But when they went to attend courses, only he and Chi Feichei entered the School, those Bodyguards were all waiting at the Main Entrance, and they had never Said in front of those Bodyguards what courses they would attend.
The only way Thomas Sindola would know is--
When they went to attend courses, those Bodyguards secretly went in to See.
As Bodyguards, they generally wouldn't privately inquire about a Guest's Movement or go to the Boss to ask for credit. This could only be Thomas Sindola's instruction.
He Don't Know Thomas Sindola's Purpose, but it definitely wouldn't be simply worrying about them running around randomly and encountering Danger. Otherwise, he could just directly ask them where they were going, there's fundamentally No Need to secretly inquire.
"I just quite like playing Games," Chi Feichei's Tone softened, his voice lightened at the end, and after a pause, he Said, "So I wanted to understand some Knowledge about Computers."
Yingqu Yan Nan: "..."
'That "harmless" Aura appeared on the Boss again, and it even faintly revealed a "Sorry" Feeling, it's really ghostly!'
"Oh?" Thomas Sindola looked Doubtful, "But you Seemingly studied in the Department of Veterinary Medicine, right?"
"Hmm."
Chi Feichei responded with a "Hmm," and didn't continue speaking. He didn't Teasing anything, just Performance like he was unwilling to Say more.
Thomas Sindola didn't ask further either, and instead Said, "Then you really should meet Hiroki. You and that Child will definitely chat well. Actually, I have something I want to discuss with you..."
Seeing Thomas Sindola hesitate, Chi Feichei Cooperated and proactively Said, "Please, just Say whatever it is."
Thomas Sindola hesitated again, his Expression embarrassed. "I want to find a Godfather for Hiroki. My deceased Wife and Hiroki's Mother were both Christians, but Hiroki was born in Japan. He wasn't baptized when he was born, which was her Mother's lifelong regret. Now that she's gone, I want to fulfill this wish for her, and it can also be considered as not failing her trust in entrusting Hiroki to me to take care of."
Chi Feichei was a bit surprised inside, but his Face remained expressionless. "You mean..."
"Hiroki is After All my adopted son, there aren't many people who can be his Godfather," Thomas Sindola smiled and sighed again, "Originally, I was thinking of asking Mrs. Kana to be his Godmother. Our two families are family friends, and she's also a descendant of a British Baron, she could definitely give Hiroki the best Education. But I've always been too embarrassed to Say it to her. I was considering finding other people to be Hiroki's Godfather and Godmother, and then you came. And you and that Child will definitely chat well, this might just be Fate's arrangement. Then I'll be direct. I Don't Know if you'd be willing to be this Child's Godfather?"
Chi Feichei lowered his eyes and was silent for a moment. "But I'm not a Christian."
The Godfather Thomas Sindola is talking about isn't the "Godfather" like the head of the Mafia, nor is it a Godfather in a certain field, but a kind of "nominal Parent."
In Western society, anyone can become a Godfather or Godmother.
After a Child is born, the Child's Parents will designate trustworthy Relatives or Friends as Godfather or Godmother to baptize the Child.
In some Places, they wait until the Child grows up and then choose their favorite Godparents themselves.
Godparents need to teach the Child Religious Belief Knowledge, supervise the Child's Mental State Growth, remember the Child's Birthday, and Help celebrate when the Child achieves success.
And if the Child's Biological Father or Guardian passes away, the Godparents also need to take over the obligation of raising the Child and take care of the Child until they grow up.
Generally speaking, being chosen as Godparents is a very honorable Matter, indicating that the Child's Parents have great Trust in that person.
As long as he agrees, the Relationship between Field Group, Shinchi Group, and Sindola Company will be different Afterwards. With Sawada Hiroki as a bond, the Relationship will be much more intimate than Partners, even a bit closer than Distant Relatives.
"Oh? I remember your Mother received baptism when she was born..." Thomas Sindola recalled for a moment, then with a look of understanding Tone, "That's probably because you were born in Japan, and your Parents didn't find Godparents for you either, right? And you have some Misunderstanding. Times are different now, and America is much more open. A Godfather doesn't necessarily have to have strong Religious Belief, as long as they are interested in the Child's Growth, that's fine... Actually, to be honest, Hiroki, that Child, also likes playing Computers... Sigh, there probably aren't many people who can understand him."
Chi Feichei lowered his eyes and was silent, not hurrying to give a reply.
"If you're unwilling, you can directly refuse, it's No Problem," Thomas Sindola smiled again, "I just Think that since we want to find a Godfather and Godmother for Hiroki, we must first ask if someone from the Field family is willing, otherwise it would be disrespectful to our two families' Relationship. If you're unwilling, I'll Check if other people are suitable."
"It's not that I'm unwilling," Chi Feichei still lowered his eyes, Seemingly tangled. "It's just that I'm only 20 years old, being a Godfather for someone else, isn't it a bit..."
"No, as long as you're willing, then it's No Problem," Thomas Sindola Said seriously, "A Godfather also doesn't Need to do any Trouble Matters. Hiroki, that Child, is very sensible, and Don't you Think watching a Child Growth is a very fulfilling Matter?"
"Then have you Said it to him?" Chi Feichei raised his eyes to look at Thomas Sindola, calm, but harmless.
Yingqu Yan Nan: "..."
"I've mentioned it to him these past two Days," Thomas Sindola Said, "Tomorrow, I'll take him to the Hotel for a formal visit."
"Or should I come over..."
"No, he should pay a visit..."
Afterwards, the Topic remained focused on the Godfather Matter. Thomas Sindola directly steered the Topic to when to hold the ceremony and when to hold the celebratory Liquor banquet, occasionally talking about Chi Feichei's Parents and Boston's interesting Matters.
Chi Feichei also clearly stated: having discovered that Boston wasn't that Danger, those Bodyguards No Longer Needed to follow.
Thomas Sindola insisted for a couple of Sentences, then agreed to let the Bodyguards return, also urging Chi Feichei to remember his Number and Call immediately if there was any Matter.
After Dinner and returning to the Hotel, Yingqu Yan Nan entered the Room, took a Pinhole Camera and two Bugs, ran to the Stairwell Entrance to install them, then re-entered the Room, closed the Door, and carefully inspected Inside the Room.
Chi Feichei was boiling Boiled Water. After the Tea was brewed, he called out to Yingqu Yan Nan, "He won't have people Surveillancing and Tracking us anymore. Drink Tea first."
Yingqu Yan Nan returned to the Sofa and sat down, watching Chi Feichei pour Tea for him, feeling a bit of a Sigh, "I feel like I'm becoming less and less like a Bodyguard."
"You never were." Chi Feichei replied.
Yingqu Yan Nan embarrassedly touched his nose, then asked seriously, "Boss, did you already Know about those Bodyguards Thomas Sindola arranged..."
(End of Chapter)
