NOVEL WEB Chapter 412: Just Say It
Even a rabbit will bite when cornered, let alone a skilled thief.
Once someone like that gets angry, what they do can be far more dangerous than a panicked rabbit.
After finding out that her eldest daughter had confirmed the thief's identity, Tomoko had already decided to ignore it.
Her current position made it unsuitable to gamble on a thief's rationality before he was caught.
"Ayako, you are a businesswoman now. You need to look at some things from a business perspective. And with your abilities, the further you go on this road, the more unpleasant things you will see. Just like that kid said, you are a Spectator."
Tomoko naturally understood the concept of acting methods, so she put more effort into steering Ayako in this direction.
What a Spectator needs to do is be even more objective than a businessperson. It is precisely because of this objectivity that a Spectator can see into everyone's inner thoughts more clearly.
"The thief is the monkey on the stage. Can you just jump on stage and act as the monkey yourself?"
Ayako shook her head slightly.
Seeing this reaction, Tomoko nodded with satisfaction.
"You need to talk with Sonoko more about this. She sees things more clearly. Of course, it is because you are soft-hearted that you cannot immediately see through things like this. That is why I chose Sonoko."
"Don't think that just because that child is always laughing and joking that she doesn't see clearly. In some matters, she sees more clearly than anyone else."
As the heir to a conglomerate, the qualities needed are not just strong personal ability, but also insight into situations and the ability to keep the family moving forward steadily.
And also, extraordinary independence.
Tomoko saw this clearly. Her younger daughter was more stable in this regard, while her older daughter was softer. Her personality used to be more go-with-the-flow, with not much autonomy.
Ayako herself knew her shortcomings, and her sister was indeed stronger in this respect. Without her sister, she would not have reached this point.
"Ayako, from now on you need to view things from the perspective of a Spectator. This will help your acting. Also, you need to pay attention to when you enter that usual state of yours, or you will easily get addicted."
"Yeah. I have actually been paying close attention to that lately."
"Power is a different kind of poison. If you are not careful, it will easily seep into your bones. Although I have not experienced that feeling, I have seen many gamblers and drug dealers, so I can more or less understand that what you feel is very similar."
Tomoko was also a very rational person. She knew how convenient and powerful that power was, so it unconsciously makes people indulge in that world of power.
She did not know exactly what that feeling was, but she instinctively felt that it was probably even more stimulating than the dopamine release caused by drugs.
So she reminded her again and again.
"Although Sonoko said that if that happens, that kid can help you with treatment, even so, treatment is only temporary. You need to exercise self-control for a lifetime."
"Do not be too obsessed with the world of power. And, you need to be more confident."
As she said this, Tomoko held her eldest daughter in her arms.
"You have started to change now. That power has given you confidence and your own will."
After a long time, she returned to her mother's embrace, and the sense of security calmed her mood completely.
Ayako also regained her composure and rationality.
"I understand, Mom."
"Alright, I understand. From now on, think things through yourself before coming to us. Once you have thought it over, come and discuss it with us. We will listen to your thoughts and give you some suggestions."
"Then I will go back."
"Go ahead."
After watching her eldest daughter leave, Tomoko felt better than she had in a long time. But along with that came a bit of worry and complexity.
"From now on, Ayako's direction will be a problem."
"It is not that big of a problem. It is just that some things cannot be spoken about openly."
"Then just say it."
Tomoko rolled her eyes at her husband.
Of course she understood what her husband meant. Given Ayako's current situation, it was almost certain that she would have no direction in the future.
What conglomerate families care about is compatibility, meaning a match in status and worldview.
Because people of different backgrounds have different views and ideas about many things, and these different views and ideas form different values.
People with very different values cannot live in the same bed, because they are like magnets with the same pole, repelling each other.
For powerful families and ordinary people, these are the basic standards for choosing a spouse.
And for mysteries? It is no exception.
Can Ayako, who has already stepped into that world, avoid it? Obviously not.
"In the future, our family's situation will be different from that of ordinary families."
In fact, Shiro Suzuki was more open-minded about this matter. After all, the current situation was not like before, otherwise he would not be able to accept it either.
"Whether Ayako will make that choice in the future will depend on her. However, given our son-in-law's situation, I am afraid there is a high probability that she will."
Tomoko did not deny what her husband said.
As things stand, their son-in-law may very well be the greatest mystery in the world.
Therefore, as parents, they did not interfere much with their eldest daughter's relationship.
At most, they would just maintain a closer relationship.
The two Suzuki parents chose to let their eldest daughter's feelings run their course. What kind of flower blooms in the end will be entirely her choice.
After leaving, Ayako quickly returned to Ren's group.
"What did she say?"
Sonoko was also waiting for her sister's answer.
Ayako shook her head slightly.
"Mom said, just ignore it."
Sonoko immediately laughed after hearing this answer.
"I told you, Mom definitely would not care about this. When the thief chooses to admit defeat, Mom will definitely not kill him or force him into a corner."
(To be continued.)
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