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Chapter 57: Was I Being Ignored by Grandma?

"Do I look okay?" Tsubaki whispered nervously. She could hear the buzzing sound in her ears.

Ren smiled lovingly at her nervous expression. For tonight's dinner, he personally chose a white dress for her. The half sleeve dress was simple in design yet it looked elegant on her petite body. Her long hair was let loose without any ornament decorated it.

"You always look beautiful in white." Ren whispered with a chuckle.

Tsubaki pouted. He was always teasing her!

"Oh my! You have arrived!"

Both of them were startled by a shrilled voice. The huge mahogany doors were opened. Several people approached them before lined up in a two lines. An old lady dressed in an elegant kimono and an old man dressed in a black coattail suit came over.

"Grandmother." Ren addressed the old lady. "This is..."

"My granddaughter in-law is so beautiful! You're so small, young lady! My Little Ren didn't feed you well?"

Old Madam Fuse held both of Tsubaki's hands, looking at her with a happy face. Tsubaki was obviously perplexed with the sudden action. Ren looked pleased with his grandmother's acceptance towards Tsubaki even just in a few seconds she saw her.

"Oh.... Greetings, grandmother." Tsubaki bowed and gave the old madam a smile.

"You silly girl." Old Madam Fuse sighed, she didn't let go of Tsubaki's hands. "Don't be so formal. Just call me grandma, okay? Oh! Enough with our chit chat! Come inside, come inside. Grandma has asked the chefs to cook delicious meal for you."

That being said, an excited old lady pulled her first granddaughter in-law to the dining room, leaving an icy statue dumbfounded with what had happened.

"Old Yuuzo," Ren called out to the head butler who stood beside him, "Was I being ignored by grandma?"

Old Yuuzo smiled, as if he wasn't put in an awkward position. "The old madam was just so happy to finally have a granddaughter in-law, and a good one obviously."

"Fine." Ren replied while shaking his head. He didn't expect that by bringing Tsubaki here would result in him being totally ignored by Grandma Fuse. Couldn't help it, he chuckled while walking to the dining room.

Head Butler Fukuda Yuuzo smiled in happiness. It had been a while since the last time he saw his master looking this relax.

Inside the dining room.

Tsubaki had already seated next to Old Madam Fuse on her left side. Eight dishes occupied the huge table. The chefs had really went all out. Once Ren entered the room, Old Madam Fuse bristled to her grandson.

"What are you doing being late? You shouldn't let your wife being starved."

Ren laughed. He pulled out a chair and presented a paper bag to his grandmother. The old madam happily accepted it. She peered inside the paper bag. A squeal escaped her lips.

"Castella cakes? Where did you get these?" Grandma Fuse brought out the long boxes and placed them on the table. "I never saw these packaging before."

"Tsubaki made them." Ren looked proud as he continued, "Actually, we baked them together."

The old lady's eyes widened in awe. She looked at Ren before turned to Tsubaki.

"Right... Ren did say you're a baker." She tought back to what Ren had told her before.

"Yes. Grandma." Tsubaki smiled bashfully. "I have a bakery. And we did bake these cakes together. I hope you would like the taste."

"Of course, of course!" Overjoyed was an understatement to describe the old madam's state right now. Her eyes twinkling in excitement. "I believe that you won't let my grandson ruined these cakes."

Tsubaki covered her mouth, giggling as Ren frowned, clearly dissatisfied with his grandmother's remark. How could she say that? He had diligently helped his wife and the cakes turned out so well.

Sensing her husband's gloominess, Tsubaki quickly put in some good words on his behalf. "Ren was a good help. If not, I could only bake one cake last night."

His frown quickly transformed to a smile. My wife praised me!

"Okay. I'll believe you." Old Madam Fuse asked Old Yuuzo to cut the cakes for dessert after their dinner. They started their meal shortly.

Old Madam Fuse was so satisfied with Tsubaki's graceful manner. Even so, she wasn't a picky eater. She diligently ate the dishes that the old madam and her husband had continuously put in her bowl.

"Are you done?" Grandma Fuse looked at Tsubaki's empty bowl. "Or do you want seconds?"

"I'm actually quite full, grandma." Tsubaki put down her chopsticks and sip her tea.

"Let's go to the drawing room, then." Grandma Fuse finished her tea. She stood up and took Tsubaki's hands. "Old Yuuzo would bring the cakes in later."

As both of them walked away from the dining room, a certain someone was left behind.


Chapter 58: She's the One Who's Bullying Me

After some time, Ren the forgotten grandson entered the drawing room. His grandmother didn't sit on her usual single couch, instead she sat side by side with Tsubaki on a double couch. He stared at the two ladies who were chatting happily. Sensing the unhappy stare, both of them looked up and saw the face of a gloomy man.

"Why did you stare at us like that?" Grandma Fuse asked teasingly.

"Grandma," Ren sighed. "Why did I feel like you want to steal my wife away from me?"

Tsubaki stood up and went to her husband. Pulling his hands, she led him to a couch. "Don't be like that. Grandma just wants to have a chat with me."

Old Madam Fuse looked so smug hearing her granddaughter in-law's words. She sneered at his grandson. Looking at the old lady raising her eyebrows, Ren's lips twitched. Before Tsubaki could return to Grandma Fuse's side, he quickly pulled her to sit on his lap. She was baffled as she couldn't do anything.

"What are you doing?" Tsubaki hissed, glaring at her husband while her face gradually turned red.

"You choose. Either you sit beside me or sit on my lap." Ren smiled mischievously.

"Okay! Okay! I'll sit beside you." Tsubaki struggled to get off him and sat beside her husband. Ren looked satisfied. He didn't let go of his hand on her waist.

"You brat." Grandma Fuse clicked her tongue seeing her grandson beeing cheeky. "You're bullying your wife right in front of me?"

"No, grandma." Ren shook his head. "She's the one who's always bullying me."

"Huh?" Tsubaki was dumbfounded. "When did I?"

Ren didn't answer. He just smiled secretly.

Old Yuuzo entered the room with a dessert trolley. He placed the cakes on the coffee table. He already brewed a pot of tea. After accomplishing his task, he quickly left to let them three enjoyed their time together.

"Wow!" Old Madam Fuse exclaimed happily as she took a bite of the cakes. She tried the original one first. "It's so fluffy and melted in my mouth. You're really a good baker!"

"Thank you, grandma." Tsubaki was pleased as her grandmother in-law looked happy with the cakes. "I could bake you another cake whenever you want."

"Yes! Yes! I'd love to!"

The old lady was giddy in excitement. Having a good baker as a granddaughter in-law was something that she had always dreamed of. But her happiness was short-lived as her ungrateful grandson decided to dampen her spirit.

"Old Sahachirou would nag you if he knew you consumed more desserts."

Grandma Fuse ignored her smirking grandson. "Just let him nag me. I won't waver."

Ren chuckled seeing her acting childish. Noticing Tsubaki's curious look, he smiled. "Old Sahachirou is Toshiro's grandfather. He's grandma's personal doctor."

"Oh, right!" Grandma Fuse finished her last bite and turned to look at the married couple. "When would you announce your marriage? During the company's anniversary? Or do you want to announce it on my birthday celebration?"

"I've planned to do so. Your birthday celebration is a good choice. We've talked about it before."

"Yes, grandma." Tsubaki reaffirmed what Ren had said.

"Just be yourself, Tsubaki." Old Madam Fuse said with a smile. "I know it's hard to enter the high society but don't let it scares you. You have Ren by your side. And you have grandma too."

"Thank you, grandma." Tsubaki nodded. A smile blossomed on he face, softening her already delicate features. "But I still need to prove that I can stand beside Ren."

That was what Tsubaki had decided when she chose to accept Ren as her husband days ago. Ren didn't want to burden her but she knew that his high status would always put him in unwarranted attention from the public. To not let people belittle him for choosing a lady from a humble birth, she would prove to them that he wasn't wrong in choosing her.

Old Madam Fuse couldn't hide her satisfaction when she saw the determination in the young lady's eyes. She nodded her approval. "Just do what you want to do. Grandma would support you."

Ren looked proudly at his wife. She would have him too.

As the night grew late, Grandma Fuse asked them to sleep at the old house. Seeing the old lady's expectant face, they couldn't turn down the offer.

Old Yuuzo brought them to Ren's room. Even though he had moved out, his room was still kept intact with his belongings. Once she entered the bedroom, a sudden realisation downed on Tsubaki. She had to sleep on the same bed as Ren!

"You won't be bullying me any longer tonight." Ren stood behind his wife and leaned in to whisper.

"What do you mean?" Tsubaki looked up, confused with what he said. He did say before that she was the one who bullying him.

When did I bully him? He was the one who did it to me!

Ren chuckled. He hooked his arms around her waist and rested his body against her back. Inhaling her sweet scent, he buried his nose in her hair.

"Ren? When did I bully you?" Tsubaki was still confused but Ren only answered her with a laugh, muffled by her hair.


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