Chapter 689: Faith

During dinner time, Masayoshi Kishimoto arrived at the VIP ward of the hospital where Rie Sakai was staying as promised. He, his wife, and his mother-in-law were seated in the east, south, and north directions.

Sakai Aiko was the one who needed to speak to Masayoshi Kishimoto in person about the important matter of money, so she didn’t call her youngest daughter, Meiling, over for a reunion.

The chef from Kochi City’s hometown was cooking with all his strength in the small kitchen.

Rie Sakai’s personal maid brought every dish he had prepared from the small kitchen onto their table one by one.

“I haven’t seen you for quite some time since we parted from Osaka last time.” Sakai Aiko suddenly sighed with emotion and said.

“It has indeed been a while. Mother-in-law, this time you come here, besides spending more time with Rie, spend a few more days playing in Tokyo.” Masayoshi Kishimoto said bluntly.

“With Tokyo’s housing prices continuing to rise, don’t you think it’s a good idea to make a proper investment?” Aiko Sakai asked with a sense of purpose.

Holding chopsticks in his right hand, Masayoshi Kishimoto responded as he ate, “Investments are risky, decisions need to be made carefully.”

“I do have the intention of deciding to invest in real estate in Tokyo, but there is some lack in terms of liquidity on hand. Would you be able to lend me some funds?

I won’t lend you money for nothing. The interest rate will be according to the rules of the Tokyo Metropolitan Capital Lending.” Aiko Sakai spoke in a very grandiose manner.

It wasn’t like Masayoshi Kishimoto didn’t know clearly that there weren’t many assets in his mother-in-law’s name other than that one folkloric inn in Kochi City. Speculating on real estate is also an investment risk.

Not to mention speculating on a house in Tokyo. If she makes money, it’s good for you, good for me, good for everyone. What if she loses money? Not to mention the interest, just the principal, how can she pay herself back.

She can’t pay it back, and she can’t take violent measures to deal with it. Even if she takes out a small folkloric inn in her name, it’s not enough.

The price of land in Tokyo is much more expensive than that of Kochi City, and it can be out of this world. Besides, what would be the use of holding on to that small folkloric inn?

It was a small inn inherited from his mother-in-law’s family. He had never thought of investing and entering the Japanese folklore industry, which meant that instead of being of little use, it would become a hot potato.

Borrowing money between friends and family is not just about borrowing money, but also about human relationships. Since it is borrowing money, then it involves the scope of commercial lending.

If you really follow the established rules to do, the other side from their own here simply can not borrow much money, there is no way to talk about speculation for profit.

“I’m not going to hide it from you, mother-in-law, the funds I have on hand recently are also quite tight, I’m afraid it’s difficult to lend you a sum of money to invest in Tokyo’s real estate.” Masayoshi Kishimoto politely declined in order not to cause trouble in the future.

After Sakai Aiko heard him say this, she immediately knew in her heart that it was completely hopeless. A big shot like her son-in-law had traditionally said nothing.

She knew what it meant to say more than one thing. It wasn’t that Masayoshi Kishimoto didn’t have the money, but that he wasn’t willing to lend it. This really confirmed what Rie had said to herself earlier, and the result would only be the same.

“It’s so delicious. It’s been a long time since I’ve had such authentic hometown food. It still tastes exactly like what I used to eat, it hasn’t changed at all.”

Sakai Rie intentionally interjected in order to alleviate the awkward atmosphere between her husband and her own mother that had arisen from the splitting of the funds.

“It’s delicious, so you eat more.” Sakai Aiko fully understood where her daughter’s intentions lay, so she made an excuse and said.

Masayoshi Kishimoto picked up the cup of sake in front of him, and with a tilt of his head, he drank a cup of his hometown sake that originated from Kochi City. As for the flavor, it was just that.

“Son-in-law, do you have any religious beliefs yet?” Aiko Sakai asked in a serious manner.

“He has no religious beliefs at all, an atheist. Not only that, but he’s also a man with left-wing ideological tendencies in Japan.

That’s the one thing that I find particularly amusing. He himself is a veritable zaibatsu, yet he possesses the ideological tendencies of the Japanese left wing.” Rie Sakai smirked.

Masayoshi Kishimoto did not retort, after all, she was speaking objectively. Even after being reborn himself, he still did not believe in theism.

For him, it was something that belonged to the limited development of human civilization, something that could not yet be explained by scientific methods. It was as if humans were unable to explain the cause of lightning in the past.

“People, they should still have a certain amount of faith.” Aiko Sakai said seriously.

“I have faith. My faith is communism. The elimination of private ownership of the means of production and the establishment of a society without a class system, without exploitation, without oppression, and the realization of self-liberation of mankind, as well as a society of socialized collective mass production that will unite in the face of evil forces.” Masayoshi Kishimoto laughed without a single face.

Sakai Rie laughed a little bit and said, “You said to me yourself that as long as there are instincts of selfishness, greed, and jealousy in human nature, it will always be difficult for human society to achieve absolute equal distribution.

The faith you mentioned is the best wish of your heart, and this wish is always difficult to be realized in reality.”

“I’m talking about religious beliefs.” Aiko Sakai remained serious.

Kishimoto Masayoshi heard the implication of her words, that it was the intention to pull herself into the religion. He was as calm as water and said, “Didn’t Rie already tell you everything? I am an atheist.”

“One shouldn’t only be satisfied with money and material pursuits, but should also pursue spiritual things.” Aiko Sakai persuaded.

“Some of what you’re saying is simply completely ineffective against him. Mom, are you being religious?” Rie Sakai blinked and said.

Aiko Sakai showed a pious look and said, “Yes. I believe in a small sect that’s not long risen.”

“It’s not a cult, is it? Mom, you have to be more mindful, don’t be fooled by a cult.” Sakai Rie was concerned.

“Your mom isn’t stupid.” Sakai Aiko swore with conviction.

“One of the target groups that the cult is aiming at is the middle-aged and elderly women like you who are older and have a lack of family life and spirituality.” Rie Sakai said seriously.

“I don’t look like the one you’re talking about.” Aiko Sakai said unhappily.

“You’re obviously not getting along with your dad as a couple! It’s not like I don’t know the fact that you guys are separated.” Rie Sakai said as she poked through the thin layer of window paper.

Sakai Aiko was being facetious in front of her son-in-law and said stiffly, “You’re just talking nonsense. Your father and I are fine!”