This Japanese Monogatari Isn't Lame-Chapter 619 - 385. Beichuan Lin (8000-word goal achieved)_2

Beichuan Hui Li managed to grow up without going crooked for a long time, thanks mainly to the education she received from a young age.

But it was also because of Beichuan Lin’s integrity that the former Beichuan Si was under her strict "discipline" for a long time.

That’s why the former personality could only endure in silence and harbor a lot of resentment when being bullied by Hoshino Nana and the others.

This was the main reason that led to the former personality’s distortion.

As for why Beichuan Si knew all this,

it was because the former personality had complained about his mother more than once in his diary.

Saying she did not understand him, saying she only represented authority and did not care about his life or death at all.

Beichuan Si had seen all these, but he felt that the former personality was somewhat exaggerating.

Perhaps, as the former personality said, Beichuan Lin strictly disciplined him and Beichuan Hui Li, but that was only because the former personality’s father, Beichuan Jianyi, had died in a car accident.

As a mother, Beichuan Lin had no choice but to forcibly take on this role, being both mother and father.

Frankly speaking, disciplining children is a very tiring task.

Especially the fatigue of coming back from work at night and still having to continue disciplining the children...

Some might say, shouldn’t it be natural for parents to discipline their children?

Indeed, it is true, but there are also plenty of parents in this world who do not discipline their children.

Beichuan Lin knew this and still strictly demanded Beichuan Hui Li and Beichuan Si.

In her role as a mother, she was faultless.

Although her disciplinary measures might have been excessive, they were indeed infused with her love and effort.

By the time Beichuan Si entered high school, and Beichuan Hui Li also needed tuition, Beichuan Lin went overseas to work on her own.

Honestly, having such a mother is a very proud and honorable thing.

Therefore, when Beichuan Si spoke to her, his attitude was very respectful.

Maybe there was a ’little bit’ of coldness in his tone.

But it was just a little bit.

Beichuan Si truly had a lot of respect for her.

While Beichuan Si was thinking this, Beichuan Lin didn’t stop talking on the other end.

She didn’t usually contact Beichuan Si or Beichuan Hui Li much, only occasionally making small talk when transferring money, and situations like Beichuan Si actively calling her were very rare.

She wanted to have a good chat with Beichuan Si.

Beichuan Lin went on talking to Beichuan Si about a lot of things.

After about seven or eight minutes, she finally said contentedly, "Oh right, let Hui Li know as well, I’ll be back soon, just staying for two days."

"Mm," Beichuan Si nodded thoughtfully, then added another reminder, "I hope you’re prepared for when you come back."

"Prepared for what?" Beichuan Lin paused after hearing Beichuan Si’s words.

Before she could ask, Beichuan Si on the other end had already given the answer.

"I mentioned to you a while ago that there was a girl staying in the guest room at home, remember?"

"Oh... Now that you mention it, I remember," Beichuan Lin recalled.

Indeed, that had happened.

About a month ago, Beichuan Si made a sudden call at night, just like now, stating that their empty room had a new occupant.

At the time, Beichuan Lin didn’t pay much attention and agreed readily.

She even teased Beichuan Si that he had actually brought a girl home.

But now—

Beichuan Lin was at a loss for words.

She thought of something quite improbable.

"Si."

"Mm?"

She cautiously asked:

"The girl you mentioned... is she still staying at our home?"

A calm and unruffled voice came from Beichuan Si: "She’s still there."

Mm...

Mm?????

Beichuan Lin’s expression turned from calm to puzzled, then from puzzled to completely shocked.

This change of expressions occurred in just 0.5 seconds.

"Why is she still at our place?! Shouldn’t she have just stayed for one night and then gone back?"

She couldn’t help but exclaim.

To Beichuan Lin’s question, Beichuan Si didn’t hesitate and gave a direct answer.

"She offered a price I couldn’t refuse."

"What kind of price?! Besides, our guest room is only meant to accommodate visitors! How can it be—"

Beichuan Lin’s remark was cut short by Beichuan Si’s interjection:

"The school fees, it’s like we’re paying for each other."

"It’s good... good to let her keep staying, our guest room was always meant for guests, so it’s only natural for a guest to stay in it..."

"I know," Beichuan Si responded without hesitation.

Hearing Beichuan Si’s reply, Beichuan Lin wiped the sweat from her face.

No wonder Beichuan Si had suddenly returned all the school fees she sent over two months ago... So that was the reason.

But this was also quite strange.

Spending three to four million just to stay at her place?

What was this? Did he have too much money to burn?

With three to four million, not to mention anything else, one could rent a nice apartment and live independently, there was simply no need to share living quarters with Beichuan Si and Beichuan Huili.

It struck Beichuan Lin as odd.

This peculiar feeling lingered in her mind and made her ask casually, "Beichuan, you’re not involved in some strange activities outside, are you?"

It was just a casual question, Beichuan Lin wasn’t serious, she hadn’t even taken it to heart.

But then...

Beichuan Si fell silent!

Why be silent at such a critical moment!

Why not speak!

Beichuan Lin’s face stiffened.

She did go back during the New Year’s, but that was the only time in the past few months she had inquired about the family matters.

How come it felt like she had missed an entire world in these few months?

What exactly happened at home?! What did Beichuan Si do?

She even felt an impulsive urge to clench a plane ticket and fly back immediately.

However, Beichuan Lin was still a remarkable designer.

Supressing the tumult in her heart, she said word by word, "Si, you must not get involved in any strange and dangerous things. I saw in the news a few days ago, there’s some illegal religious organization in Tokyo, right? It’s called the Church of Truth and Happiness, although the police have now raided their base, you must stay vigilant; there are certainly fish that have slipped through the net."

"..." Beichuan Si.

Not knowing what to say, Beichuan Si just responded with a ’hmm’.

"You little rascal—" Beichuan Lin scratched her head somewhat frantically.

Beichuan Si had been quite obedient over the past few months, and when they chatted over the phone, he wasn’t as dismissive as before.

But at the same time, Beichuan Lin felt her son had grown up considerably.

He was no longer as naive, no longer wore his thoughts on his sleeve, but kept them all inside.

Having thoughts is, of course, good. Beichuan Lin was proud of her son.

But to hide these thoughts from his own mother...

Does Beichuan Si really think his naive, youthful ideas could surprise her?

Impossible!

Beichuan Lin pursed her lips, somewhat dissatisfied with her son hiding his little schemes.

Humph!

This time when she returned, she would let him know he couldn’t do without his mother!

With this thought, Beichuan Lin looked forward even more to her upcoming trip back home.

She would definitely remind her son to regain the respect he had for her.

"That’s enough chit-chat for now, Si, you also better take good care of Huili over there, got it?"

"Hmm."

After getting Beichuan Si’s response, Beichuan Lin hesitantly hung up the phone.

She looked at the mountain of work documents in front of her and recalled the conversation she just had with Beichuan Si.

She just smiled, shook her head and softly cheered herself on:

"Work it out."

No matter what, money is essential.

Whether it’s for her rented room here, or the daily expenses of food, clothing, and housing.

These are all necessities.

And then there’s the Beichuan Family, along with Beichuan Si and Beichuan Huili at home.

Beichuan Lin could only work.

Bury her head in work once more.

Quietly, for her son and daughter.

Keep on working.