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"Have some snacks," Chi Kana said with a smile.
"Thank You," Kuroba Kaito couldn't help but ask, "But how did you figure it out?"
"When you came in, Mr. Terai was always half a step behind you. It's a very subtle distance, indicating that you are not estranged, but he is still prioritizing you," Chi Kana said with a smile, "If you were Kaito's classmate and a girl, he would be leading the way in front because he knows that the master of this Home and his young master have a closer Relationship, and it's necessary to Help introduce other girls. Even if he thinks you are more familiar with Hassashi and don't need his introduction, he would only follow Beside you and Subconsciously widen the distance, not follow half a step behind you. You probably didn't Discuss it beforehand, right?"
"Uh..." Kuroba Kaito awkwardly rubbed his nose.
It wasn't just that they hadn't Discussed it; he hadn't Discussed it with Terai Kiichirou at all. He wanted to scare Terai Kiichirou as well.
Indeed, people shouldn't be too greedy.
"Moreover, when you pretended to peek at Hassashi with that little girl's Gaze and asked Hassashi if he had received Chocolate, Mr. Terai's Face showed a moment of weirdness," Chi Kana said gently with a smile in her eyes, "It was like... that kind of weird expression of feeling that his own people were embarrassing, wanting to pretend not to know you, or even wanting to kill you. That should only happen to very close People."
Kuroba Kaito's just-recovered Health Bar emptied again.
Chi Feichei lowered his eyes and drank Tea. She was, after all, a Woman who could manage a large Corporation. He had never dared to underestimate his Old Mom's Combat Power.
"Mr. Terai," Kuroba Kaito looked Speechless at Terai Kiichirou, "You weren't really thinking that just now, were you?"
"This..." Terai Kiichirou Subconsciously looked at Chi Kana. Harmless, gentle, but he didn't dare to Lie. If he was exposed, it would be even more embarrassing. He could only scratch his Head and laugh dryly, "I just felt that what you did was not very appropriate, and I was also frightened..."
He was just trying to play it down and muddle through.
As for the unreliable Idea of wanting to kill Young Master Kaito for a Moment, he wouldn't mention it!
Kuroba Kaito glanced Speechless at Terai Kiichirou, didn't pursue the matter, and continued to ask, "Aunt Jia Nai, you Cooperate with me Before, was it to Joke with me, so that I wouldn't feel estranged and restrained?"
"Judging from Chikage's description of your Personality, I don't think you would feel estranged," Chi Kana said with a smile, Looking Towards Terai Kiichirou, "I was worried that Mr. Terai would be restrained."
"Uh, Thank You..." Terai Kiichirou broke out in a sweat.
Thinking carefully, he really didn't feel nervous or restrained anymore, and at the same Time, he Understood Kuroba Kaito's previous attempt at a Prank.
He probably also saw that he was nervous.
"I'm not nervous, Brother Hichiji said on the Call Before that it would be a relaxed meeting."
Kuroba Kaito had a good Mentality. Even if he was here to steal Chi Kana's Gem, he wouldn't be nervous. Just Afternoon Tea and then Dinner, no big deal.
The Atmosphere on the Tea Table completely relaxed. They chatted about the recent situation in Tokyo and London, Kuroba Kaito's school start Time, Kuroba Kaito's School, Fei-ichi, and the little anecdotes of Terai Kiichirou's Billiard Shop. Chi Kana even pulled Chi Feichei to chat about Todai University for a few Words...
Purely casual chat, wherever the Topic went.
Chi Feichei responded occasionally. He really had no Feeling for casual chat.
Fortunately, the casual chat didn't last too long. Everyone was quick, and after eating and drinking almost enough, they returned to the Living Room... and continued to chat casually.
This Time the Topic became much more Formal.
"Earl?" Kuroba Kaito was a little surprised.
Chi Kana Nodded, "There is still some controversy now, mainly about the issue of Hereditary Peerage."
"I remember that Hereditary Peerage has been reduced in recent years, right?" Kuroba Kaito rubbed his chin, "In other Words, if you are granted the Title of Earl, it may only be a Life Peerage, not a Hereditary Peerage? And according to what you said Before, you intend to retain the Title and not let the Field Title disappear or fall into the hands of hateful People, then there is no need to compete for the level of Nobility Title, but to strive to retain the Hereditary Title."
"Not necessarily," Chi Kana said, Looking Towards Chi Feichei, "As the Heir of the two Groups, Hassashi is more Important. If the Nobility Title can be Hereditary to him, it is a great Favor."
"But isn't that against the Rules?" Kuroba Kaito reminded, "In recent years, except for the Royal Family Bloodline, Hereditary Peerage is rarely granted anymore, and Uncle Shinnosuke is not British People..."
"It's still not certain. You should Know that during World War I, British military officers were all nobles. My grandfather, who is also Hassashi's great-grandfather, was the third son of a Marquis. He did not Inherit the Nobility Title, but because of his outstanding Performance in World War I, he received the Hereditary Peerage of Baron. At that Time, the Honour was Noble Rank. If they change the Hereditary Peerage to Life Peerage, it is not Befriend the Field Group, but Offend," Chi Kana explained, "Moreover, although we do not have my grandfather's Bloodline, my Godfather is the uncle of the Queen's late Husband."
Chi Feichei was a little surprised, "Oh?"
This World is different from the original World. The Queen is still very young and has only been in office for a short Time. The Crown Prince is still a Child, and his Name is also different from what he knew in his previous Life.
After a while, Kuroba Kaito will still run to steal the Queen's Gem.
But this Relationship is really... surprising.
"My Godfather passed away early, when I was sixteen years old, he passed away, so you have never met him," Chi Kana explained to Chi Feichei, and then said to Kuroba Kaito, "So it's not like there's no Connection with the Royal Family at all. As long as the Nobility Title will belong to my Child in the future, it should be a Hereditary Peerage. If there are any changes in a few years, they will not suffer a Loss if they take it back, right?"
Kuroba Kaito laughed, "So, Brother Hichiji is still very Important, and Uncle Shinnosuke is benefiting from Brother Hichiji?"
Chi Kana also laughed dumbfounded, and then said, "There is also Land. After World War I, the social economic structure and class structure changed. Many nobles went bankrupt because of poor management. A large number of nobles sold their Manors and Land, and my grandfather, because he was only a Baron and could not make a living by Land, started doing business early. During that Time, he purchased a lot of Land. Other nobles sold outwards, and he bought inwards. Moreover, at that Time, many nobles still had old Ideology and always felt that it was better to sell Houses and Land to someone with a Nobility Title than to sell them to Ordinary Person. My grandfather became one of the priority choices, so he left a lot of Land in Britain. In fact, if his Son was alive and Inherited the Nobility Title, with the Field Group and those Lands at that Time, the Nobility Title should have been promoted long ago. It's a Pity that the Nobility Title and Family Business were finally Inherited by my Mother. There was still a lot of controversy when she Inherited it back then."
Kuroba Kaito spread his Hands, "When a generation of nobles has no Children, a Distant Relative is made the Heir, and if that Distant Relative has no Children, the next Heir is chosen from the relatives of that Distant Relative. If this continues, some Heirs may be ranked among Distant Relatives who are more than ten generations away. In the past, some Ordinary Person were suddenly told that they were relatives of some noble who were completely unrelated and were pulled to Inherit the Nobility Title, right? If you talk about Bloodline, it's also far enough away."
"But the Inheritance System of that Time was like this. Even if there was a biological Daughter, just because she was a Daughter, she could not Inherit the Family Business and had to be sent to other relatives," Chi Kana smiled helplessly, "My Mother was still an adopted Daughter. If there were no special cases, she really had no right of Inheritance. In the early days, Land, which was the basic Life and Source of Income for nobles, was granted by the monarch. It is not surprising to follow the System."
"But the Field Family's Family Property was earned by the Old Baron himself, so there is no need to abide by that kind of System at all," Kuroba Kaito still felt indignant, "The Family Property he earned himself can be given to whoever he wants. What's there for those People to argue about?"
"But some People just feel that they can take advantage of loopholes and want to get a windfall, such as nephews who can be ranked as the first Heir, the second Heir, or even People ranked in the top ten who come to compete. I think my Mother shouldn't have divided the Shares of Field because of Pressure and Others mediating, but this is also something that can't be helped..." Chi Kana didn't continue, "Never Mind, let's not talk about those hateful People."
After all, Old Baron was killed by her Boss, and her Mother felt guilty. Some People used this Point as a spear of Attack, and her Mother had to compromise.
Also because at that Time, her Mother, as an orphan, found it difficult to compete with so many People. In the End, she only strived to retain the Nobility Title Legacy and divided up the Group Shares.
"The final Outcome must be to retain Hereditary Peerage, but Because my Father is not British Nationality, he will not have the right to attend and vote in the Upper House," Chi Feichei said bluntly and mercilessly, "The current controversy is Just to make us feel that it is hard-won. In addition, they should Hope to use this to make me change my Nationality, just Politics."
In the End, it still depends on the Shinchi Group and Field Group. Now Umbrella Company should be added. Even if there is no Relationship, they can make up a Relationship to grant it.
Moreover, the Result is probably already decided. Letting the outside World think that there is still controversy is to make their Family pay attention and feel that this Nobility Title is hard-won.
In fact, getting the Nobility Title does not give Land, Money, or Power. In Kuroba Kaito's Words, it's Just that it sounds cooler to say it, and it's still a 'cool' thing that can be passed down.
However, British People hate boasting. At Present, most nobles are also trying to make themselves Ordinary Person and Hope to integrate into the public. If you really take it out and say it, you will be regarded as a Fool.
The only Benefit is probably that Britain still has the Viewpoint of Value Birth and Background. When dealing with People, it is still a bit 'cool'.
But they just want you to feel that this is a hard-won Honor, to be grateful and Value it very much...
The so-called 'controversy' is Just a Means. Taking it seriously means you lose.
Anyway, his Old Dad and Old Mom Just want to retain the 'Field' Title and prevent it from falling into the hands of hateful People. Even if it is taken back and not given, it doesn't Matter. There is really no need to care too much.
"Brother Hassashi, can't you let me look forward to it for a while longer?" Kuroba Kaito said helplessly.
Just when he thought it was 'super cool', he was awakened by a basin of Cold Water from Chi Feichei. Instantly, he had no Expectation at all.
Chi Kana also smiled and teased, "Just Like your Father, a completely unromantic realist."
In the following conversation, Chi Kana brought up the Topics, Kuroba Kaito was particularly Expectation to participate, and in the End, he was ended by a basin of Cold Water from Chi Feichei.
(End of Chapter)
"Thank You," Kuroba Kaito couldn't help but ask, "But how did you figure it out?"
"When you came in, Mr. Terai was always half a step behind you. It's a very subtle distance, indicating that you are not estranged, but he is still prioritizing you," Chi Kana said with a smile, "If you were Kaito's classmate and a girl, he would be leading the way in front because he knows that the master of this Home and his young master have a closer Relationship, and it's necessary to Help introduce other girls. Even if he thinks you are more familiar with Hassashi and don't need his introduction, he would only follow Beside you and Subconsciously widen the distance, not follow half a step behind you. You probably didn't Discuss it beforehand, right?"
"Uh..." Kuroba Kaito awkwardly rubbed his nose.
It wasn't just that they hadn't Discussed it; he hadn't Discussed it with Terai Kiichirou at all. He wanted to scare Terai Kiichirou as well.
Indeed, people shouldn't be too greedy.
"Moreover, when you pretended to peek at Hassashi with that little girl's Gaze and asked Hassashi if he had received Chocolate, Mr. Terai's Face showed a moment of weirdness," Chi Kana said gently with a smile in her eyes, "It was like... that kind of weird expression of feeling that his own people were embarrassing, wanting to pretend not to know you, or even wanting to kill you. That should only happen to very close People."
Kuroba Kaito's just-recovered Health Bar emptied again.
Chi Feichei lowered his eyes and drank Tea. She was, after all, a Woman who could manage a large Corporation. He had never dared to underestimate his Old Mom's Combat Power.
"Mr. Terai," Kuroba Kaito looked Speechless at Terai Kiichirou, "You weren't really thinking that just now, were you?"
"This..." Terai Kiichirou Subconsciously looked at Chi Kana. Harmless, gentle, but he didn't dare to Lie. If he was exposed, it would be even more embarrassing. He could only scratch his Head and laugh dryly, "I just felt that what you did was not very appropriate, and I was also frightened..."
He was just trying to play it down and muddle through.
As for the unreliable Idea of wanting to kill Young Master Kaito for a Moment, he wouldn't mention it!
Kuroba Kaito glanced Speechless at Terai Kiichirou, didn't pursue the matter, and continued to ask, "Aunt Jia Nai, you Cooperate with me Before, was it to Joke with me, so that I wouldn't feel estranged and restrained?"
"Judging from Chikage's description of your Personality, I don't think you would feel estranged," Chi Kana said with a smile, Looking Towards Terai Kiichirou, "I was worried that Mr. Terai would be restrained."
"Uh, Thank You..." Terai Kiichirou broke out in a sweat.
Thinking carefully, he really didn't feel nervous or restrained anymore, and at the same Time, he Understood Kuroba Kaito's previous attempt at a Prank.
He probably also saw that he was nervous.
"I'm not nervous, Brother Hichiji said on the Call Before that it would be a relaxed meeting."
Kuroba Kaito had a good Mentality. Even if he was here to steal Chi Kana's Gem, he wouldn't be nervous. Just Afternoon Tea and then Dinner, no big deal.
The Atmosphere on the Tea Table completely relaxed. They chatted about the recent situation in Tokyo and London, Kuroba Kaito's school start Time, Kuroba Kaito's School, Fei-ichi, and the little anecdotes of Terai Kiichirou's Billiard Shop. Chi Kana even pulled Chi Feichei to chat about Todai University for a few Words...
Purely casual chat, wherever the Topic went.
Chi Feichei responded occasionally. He really had no Feeling for casual chat.
Fortunately, the casual chat didn't last too long. Everyone was quick, and after eating and drinking almost enough, they returned to the Living Room... and continued to chat casually.
This Time the Topic became much more Formal.
"Earl?" Kuroba Kaito was a little surprised.
Chi Kana Nodded, "There is still some controversy now, mainly about the issue of Hereditary Peerage."
"I remember that Hereditary Peerage has been reduced in recent years, right?" Kuroba Kaito rubbed his chin, "In other Words, if you are granted the Title of Earl, it may only be a Life Peerage, not a Hereditary Peerage? And according to what you said Before, you intend to retain the Title and not let the Field Title disappear or fall into the hands of hateful People, then there is no need to compete for the level of Nobility Title, but to strive to retain the Hereditary Title."
"Not necessarily," Chi Kana said, Looking Towards Chi Feichei, "As the Heir of the two Groups, Hassashi is more Important. If the Nobility Title can be Hereditary to him, it is a great Favor."
"But isn't that against the Rules?" Kuroba Kaito reminded, "In recent years, except for the Royal Family Bloodline, Hereditary Peerage is rarely granted anymore, and Uncle Shinnosuke is not British People..."
"It's still not certain. You should Know that during World War I, British military officers were all nobles. My grandfather, who is also Hassashi's great-grandfather, was the third son of a Marquis. He did not Inherit the Nobility Title, but because of his outstanding Performance in World War I, he received the Hereditary Peerage of Baron. At that Time, the Honour was Noble Rank. If they change the Hereditary Peerage to Life Peerage, it is not Befriend the Field Group, but Offend," Chi Kana explained, "Moreover, although we do not have my grandfather's Bloodline, my Godfather is the uncle of the Queen's late Husband."
Chi Feichei was a little surprised, "Oh?"
This World is different from the original World. The Queen is still very young and has only been in office for a short Time. The Crown Prince is still a Child, and his Name is also different from what he knew in his previous Life.
After a while, Kuroba Kaito will still run to steal the Queen's Gem.
But this Relationship is really... surprising.
"My Godfather passed away early, when I was sixteen years old, he passed away, so you have never met him," Chi Kana explained to Chi Feichei, and then said to Kuroba Kaito, "So it's not like there's no Connection with the Royal Family at all. As long as the Nobility Title will belong to my Child in the future, it should be a Hereditary Peerage. If there are any changes in a few years, they will not suffer a Loss if they take it back, right?"
Kuroba Kaito laughed, "So, Brother Hichiji is still very Important, and Uncle Shinnosuke is benefiting from Brother Hichiji?"
Chi Kana also laughed dumbfounded, and then said, "There is also Land. After World War I, the social economic structure and class structure changed. Many nobles went bankrupt because of poor management. A large number of nobles sold their Manors and Land, and my grandfather, because he was only a Baron and could not make a living by Land, started doing business early. During that Time, he purchased a lot of Land. Other nobles sold outwards, and he bought inwards. Moreover, at that Time, many nobles still had old Ideology and always felt that it was better to sell Houses and Land to someone with a Nobility Title than to sell them to Ordinary Person. My grandfather became one of the priority choices, so he left a lot of Land in Britain. In fact, if his Son was alive and Inherited the Nobility Title, with the Field Group and those Lands at that Time, the Nobility Title should have been promoted long ago. It's a Pity that the Nobility Title and Family Business were finally Inherited by my Mother. There was still a lot of controversy when she Inherited it back then."
Kuroba Kaito spread his Hands, "When a generation of nobles has no Children, a Distant Relative is made the Heir, and if that Distant Relative has no Children, the next Heir is chosen from the relatives of that Distant Relative. If this continues, some Heirs may be ranked among Distant Relatives who are more than ten generations away. In the past, some Ordinary Person were suddenly told that they were relatives of some noble who were completely unrelated and were pulled to Inherit the Nobility Title, right? If you talk about Bloodline, it's also far enough away."
"But the Inheritance System of that Time was like this. Even if there was a biological Daughter, just because she was a Daughter, she could not Inherit the Family Business and had to be sent to other relatives," Chi Kana smiled helplessly, "My Mother was still an adopted Daughter. If there were no special cases, she really had no right of Inheritance. In the early days, Land, which was the basic Life and Source of Income for nobles, was granted by the monarch. It is not surprising to follow the System."
"But the Field Family's Family Property was earned by the Old Baron himself, so there is no need to abide by that kind of System at all," Kuroba Kaito still felt indignant, "The Family Property he earned himself can be given to whoever he wants. What's there for those People to argue about?"
"But some People just feel that they can take advantage of loopholes and want to get a windfall, such as nephews who can be ranked as the first Heir, the second Heir, or even People ranked in the top ten who come to compete. I think my Mother shouldn't have divided the Shares of Field because of Pressure and Others mediating, but this is also something that can't be helped..." Chi Kana didn't continue, "Never Mind, let's not talk about those hateful People."
After all, Old Baron was killed by her Boss, and her Mother felt guilty. Some People used this Point as a spear of Attack, and her Mother had to compromise.
Also because at that Time, her Mother, as an orphan, found it difficult to compete with so many People. In the End, she only strived to retain the Nobility Title Legacy and divided up the Group Shares.
"The final Outcome must be to retain Hereditary Peerage, but Because my Father is not British Nationality, he will not have the right to attend and vote in the Upper House," Chi Feichei said bluntly and mercilessly, "The current controversy is Just to make us feel that it is hard-won. In addition, they should Hope to use this to make me change my Nationality, just Politics."
In the End, it still depends on the Shinchi Group and Field Group. Now Umbrella Company should be added. Even if there is no Relationship, they can make up a Relationship to grant it.
Moreover, the Result is probably already decided. Letting the outside World think that there is still controversy is to make their Family pay attention and feel that this Nobility Title is hard-won.
In fact, getting the Nobility Title does not give Land, Money, or Power. In Kuroba Kaito's Words, it's Just that it sounds cooler to say it, and it's still a 'cool' thing that can be passed down.
However, British People hate boasting. At Present, most nobles are also trying to make themselves Ordinary Person and Hope to integrate into the public. If you really take it out and say it, you will be regarded as a Fool.
The only Benefit is probably that Britain still has the Viewpoint of Value Birth and Background. When dealing with People, it is still a bit 'cool'.
But they just want you to feel that this is a hard-won Honor, to be grateful and Value it very much...
The so-called 'controversy' is Just a Means. Taking it seriously means you lose.
Anyway, his Old Dad and Old Mom Just want to retain the 'Field' Title and prevent it from falling into the hands of hateful People. Even if it is taken back and not given, it doesn't Matter. There is really no need to care too much.
"Brother Hassashi, can't you let me look forward to it for a while longer?" Kuroba Kaito said helplessly.
Just when he thought it was 'super cool', he was awakened by a basin of Cold Water from Chi Feichei. Instantly, he had no Expectation at all.
Chi Kana also smiled and teased, "Just Like your Father, a completely unromantic realist."
In the following conversation, Chi Kana brought up the Topics, Kuroba Kaito was particularly Expectation to participate, and in the End, he was ended by a basin of Cold Water from Chi Feichei.
(End of Chapter)
