21st Century Necromancer

Chen Yu didn't know the two deities would visit his boss's shop personally, but even if he had known, he probably wouldn't have stopped it.

By this time, Chen Yu had already ended his trip to Europe with Hiromi Jounouchi and was on the plane back.

However, the couple didn't head straight back to Japan but decided to take a trip to China first. After all, when planning their trip, they had decided to visit China to host another gathering for the relatives and friends who couldn't make it to Japan, as a way to make up for the wedding.

"Husband, does your family have a lot of relatives and friends?" Hiromi Jounouchi became anxious again on the plane.

Although she had met Chen Yu's parents during her previous visit to China, she had little contact with other relatives from Chen Yu's home, and as a new bride, that naturally brought some worries.

Hearing Hiromi Jounouchi's question, Chen Yu scratched his forehead and replied somewhat strangely, "To tell you the truth, I'm not quite sure."

"Huh? You're not clear about your own family's relatives?" Hiromi Jounouchi felt it was strange, as it was quite unusual not to know one's own relatives.

However, Chen Yu really found it hard to answer this question. He had to explain to Hiromi Jounouchi, "Because there are just so many relatives, so many that I haven't been able to keep track of them all these years. You have to understand that in my hometown, everyone in the village is related to our family, and that's just the relatives on my mother's side. If we include my father's side, the total would be more than a hundred people, I guess."

"That many?!" Hiromi Jounouchi was genuinely surprised. Over a hundred relatives was indeed much more than she had imagined, which made her even more worried about how to face all of Chen Yu's relatives.

Perhaps sensing Hiromi Jounouchi's mood, Chen Yu reassured her with a smile, "If you're worried about how to interact with them, just treat them as strangers. Honestly, I've only met the vast majority of them once in my life, and I can't even recall the names of more than half, let alone how to address them. It's always just been a case of following my parents during visits and greeting them when I see them."

This was a kind of helpless reality. Although he had many relatives, Chen Yu had left his hometown with his parents when he was very young. He barely knew the few frequently visiting relatives, and he couldn't recall the names of the more distant ones, let alone recognize some relatives at all.

But this return trip was like his triumphant return. As the old saying goes, "In poverty, no one inquires; in wealth, distant relatives in the mountains appear." No matter what, he was now the kind who brought glory to his ancestors. Hosting a wedding feast back in his hometown was an occasion to call all moving relatives, largely for appearances' sake.

Although he didn't like this kind of social obligation, such interactions were necessary. After all, Chinese society is a society built on personal connections. He might not consider these matters, but he had to take into account the wishes of his parents and elders.

After listening to Chen Yu's explanation, Hiromi Jounouchi felt somewhat relieved.

Even with her immense powers, when facing these matters, power was of no use.

Having discussed these issues, Hiromi Jounouchi curiously asked, "Husband, isn't your hometown the city we went to last time?"

"No, it isn't." Chen Yu nodded and explained to Hiromi Jounouchi, "My parents moved to the current city for work reasons when I was very young, but we still go back every year, so most of our relatives are over there.

That's why we arranged for two wedding banquets. We'll host one here first, mainly for my parents' friends and my old classmates, and the other in our hometown, which is for relatives.

Initially, I said that inviting relatives in my hometown once would suffice, but my parents insisted on having another banquet here too. After all, they have spread favors around for so many years, and this time it will be like collecting them back. The hometown side is easier since it's just relatives."

"It sounds so troublesome!" Hiromi Jounouchi couldn't help but complain. But the marriage itself is such a hassle.

Marriage is not simply about two people coming together; it also affects a series of interpersonal changes involving both sides' relatives and friends, as well as various changes in life for the couple after they are together.

Without careful consideration before marriage, as various issues emerge in life, the couple will face unending disputes and arguments.

For Hiromi Jounouchi and Chen Yu, they were already quite fortunate. After all, with their families in China and Japan respectively, aside from the yearly visits to relatives being a bit troublesome, there was no need to deal with too much interference from both sides' relatives, allowing them to live their quiet lives.

Thinking this, Hiromi Jounouchi wasn't so troubled anymore. After all, as Chen Yu had said, she would likely only meet most of these relatives and friends once in this lifetime, and even the most troublesome person could be handled with a smile.

Having come to terms with these things, Hiromi Jounouchi couldn't help but worry about the situation in Japan.

"Husband, how many days will we stay in China? We've canceled the trip to Italy and moved up the schedule; we're not going to delay our time in China again, are we?" Hiromi Jounouchi asked Chen Yu with some concern.

Chen Yu thought for a moment and replied, "We'll be home for a day, entertain my friends here for a day, then go back to my hometown for a day, and have a meal with the relatives and friends there for another day. If things go quickly, we can be back in Japan in four days, about five days ahead of the original itinerary. After all, we've canceled the trip to Italy and also our plans to visit China."

"It still feels a bit regrettable! Once we've settled this matter, you have to make up for it with me!" Hiromi Jounouchi felt regretful even though she had decided to give up these travel plans herself.

After all, this was supposed to be her honeymoon trip, and not being able to enjoy it to the fullest was a little disappointing.

"I know. Let's plan another trip to Europe next year. Not just Italy; I also want to visit Greece and Switzerland. I have yet to experience the scenery of the Alps," Chen Yu said to his wife with a smile.

Hiromi Jounouchi naturally wanted to visit the places Chen Yu mentioned, and she added, "Then I want to go to Spain and Provence, to see bullfights and lavender fields!"

However, amidst the excitement and anticipation, Hiromi Jounouchi also said with a hint of regret, "Too bad, all this has to wait until we finish our current business."

"It'll be good once we're done," Chen Yu chuckled, comforting his wife. But just what does being done mean?