Ch. 2181..2185: The Secretly Rich Man Chapter 2181-2185
Chapter 2181
Gerald Crawford: The Secretly or invisible Rich Man Chapter 2181 “Do you want to learn this?” Seeing Gerald’s expression, the old man asked with a smile.
“I’m a cultivator. How am I supposed to learn ninjutsu?” Gerald’s smile faded, and he asked in confusion.
“Of course you can. Cultivation and ninjutsu are of the same origin. They both draw on the natural power between heaven and earth. There are just some slight differences. You are a cultivator yourself, and you have the power of the Herculean Primordial Spirit. Learning ninjutsu on such a basis is very easy, so I guess you can get started in a few days,” said the old man as he looked at Gerald.
“That’s good news.” Gerald didn’t refuse. If he could learn this ability and enhance his power, his chances of saving his parents and then his sister, who was in the Sun League, would increase greatly.
“Do you want to learn now?” The old man couldn’t wait to start.
“It’s better to settle the matter at hand first. I’m a little uneasy as the Kanagawa family and the Hanyu family issues are not settled yet.” Gerald shook his head. He wanted to learn, but it was not the time yet.
Or rather, he should say that he had no time to learn at all.
He couldn’t just let go of the Futaba family’s affairs and focus on studying here. That would go against his original intention of coming to Japan.
“Okay, then. I shall wait until you have settled this mess.” The old man did not insist and asked Fujiko, “Do you want to stay here for the night or go back home?”
“I think we’d better go back. The Kanagawa family hired an assassin in the international assassin list to kill me last night. Judging from his skills, he should be in the top twenty. I need to settle this matter. Besides, the Kanagawa family cannot continue to exist.”
Gerald took a deep breath. Thinking of what had happened yesterday, his face turned dark all of a sudden.
“Go ahead, then. If it’s like what you’ve said, they should be removed.” The old man nodded.
“Well then, we shall go back first. We will come to visit again when we have the time.” Gerald stood up and gave him a fist and palm salute.
“That’s not necessary. You can leave your phone number and just call me directly if there is anything.”
The old man fished out a pen and paper from under the table, wrote a phone number on it, and handed it to Gerald.
“I had forgotten about this.” Gerald smiled in embarrassment as he took the paper.
From the time he had arrived at the foot of the barren mountain, he had felt that this was a very traditional family. They seemed to do things like how they were done a hundred years ago. After being here for a long time, he had forgotten all about these modern tools. If the old man hadn’t mentioned it, Gerald wouldn’t have remembered that there was such a thing as a telephone.
After exchanging phone numbers, Gerald left with Fujiko.
On the way back, Gerald kept thinking about what the old man had said. Indeed, What was said today was too much for Gerald to digest for the time being. He didn’t expect this old man from the Yamashita family to have such a relationship with Daryl.
Of course, Gerald felt a bit relaxed now. No matter if it was the matter of Yearning Island or the Kanagawa and Hanyu families, with help from the Yamashita family in the investigation, it was clearly better than fighting alone.
However, Gerald didn’t have high hopes for them to find out the location of Yearning Island.
“Are you a cultivator?” Fujiko turned her head.
“Yes.” Gerald did not hide it and answered in a low voice. “About my identity, you must not tell anyone about it, including the power of the Herculean Primordial Spirit in me. If outsiders know about it, I will get into endless trouble.”
“I understand. I will not tell anyone about it.” Fujiko nodded and replied very seriously.
“Hmm…” Gerald knew what Fujiko had in mind. “With the Yamashita family’s help this time, I think the matters of your family should be resolved soon.”
Chapter 2182
Gerald Crawford: The Secretly or invisible Rich Man Chapter 2182 Soon, the two arrived at the Futaba Mansion.
Before they arrived, the experts arranged by the old man had already arrived.
“Gerald, who are these people? I asked them just now, but they wouldn’t tell me. They simply told me that they came here on orders. Are they the helpers you found?” At that moment, Takuya was standing at the entrance of the manor. When he saw Gerald, he quickly walked to him and asked, pointing to the people on both sides of the manor.
“I think it’s better to go inside before we talk about this.”
“Thank you for your help. Please tell me if you need anything!”
Gerald wasn’t prepared to explain this in front of these people. Instead, he waved at them and brought Takuya and Fujiko into the house.
In the parlor, once they got inside, Takuya repeated his question.
Now, the situation of this family was very complicated. They did not just have to face the Kanagawa and Hanyu families, but even the people inside the family were coveting his position. One mistake could push him to the end of the world.
“Don’t worry, Patriarch Takuya. The people outside are members of the Yamashita family. They were ordered by the old man to come and protect us.” Gerald sensed Takuya’s anxiety, so he explained quickly as soon as they were seated.
“Why would the Yamashita family help us?” Takuya opened his eyes wide, his face full of disbelief.
“About this, you should just rest assured. That old man was an old friend of my grandfather, so, he was willing to help us,” said Gerald with a smile.
“I see…” Hearing Gerald’s words, Takuya felt relieved.
“By the way, Gerald, we will have another family meeting the day after tomorrow. They insist that you must be present.” Takuya was relieved, but then, he turned to Gerald and continued.
“Was it the white haired old man’s idea?” Gerald narrowed his eyes and said with a smile.
The last time when he had first come to the Futaba family, Gerald had attended the so called family meeting once. During the meeting, the people who rarely came had actually wanted to force Takuya to abdicate his position. Gerald remembered this very clearly.
“I can’t say that it’s him. Now that our family is no longer as prosperous as before, it’s logical that they would want to appoint a new patriarch. However, I can’t let them drain the family of its last sustenance. You are our honored guest and now Fujiko’s boyfriend, though superficially, so no matter what, you have to attend the meeting.”
Takuya couldn’t help but sigh when it came to his family matter.
“No problem, I can attend.” Gerald nodded in agreement He would never make it difficult for Takuya.
“Then, I am very grateful for this. For what has happened to the family recently, if it was not for your help, I’m afraid we wouldn’t be sitting here safely at all.” Seeing Gerald agree to it, Takuya immediately showed a relaxed smile, and the look he gave Gerald became more and more benevolent.
“This is what I should do.” Gerald waved his hand. He had never gotten used to accepting people’s thanks, and it would make him feel very awkward.
“Still, there’s one thing I cannot understand.” After laughing, Takuya was clearly relaxed.
“What is it?” asked Gerald, “If I know about it, I will surely tell you.”
Chapter 2183
Gerald Crawford: The Secretly or invisible Rich Man Chapter 2183 “It’s still the same question. You’ve helped us so much and even put yourself in danger. Besides, you even offended the Kanagawa and Hanyu families. Although you are very strong, you don’t have to get yourself into so much trouble at all. I just want to know why you’re doing this. What is your purpose? Or is it for Fujiko’s sake?”
Takuya rubbed his hands and asked in embarrassment.
This question had been lingering in his mind. He had thought about it countless times, but still, he could not find an answer. So, he could no longer hold it in and asked outright.
Fujiko looked at Gerald.
“There is indeed a purpose.” Gerald looked at them and hesitated for a while, but then, he still told them the truth.
“That’s not a problem. As long as you say it, we will definitely meet your request.” Hearing what Gerald had said, only then did Takuya feel that this was a bit more normal. For someone so strong, he didn’t have to offend other people for the sake of a small family like his at all.
“We will talk about this after settling the matter at hand.” After contemplating, Gerald did not say anything else about Yearning Island.
“Okay. Since you don’t want to talk about it now, I won’t ask you anymore. But again, for the reason that you’ve helped us so much during this time, I will try my best to fulfill your wish. Even if you want the position of the patriarch of this family, I will give it to you.” Takuya banged on the table and said in a deep voice.
“This is really not necessary.” Gerald waved his hand and laughed. He had never wanted to become a patriarch or anything. Not only would he not get any benefits, but he would also bring himself a lot of trouble.
“You have just come back from the Yamashita family, it is better to go and rest first. I will tell the members of the family to come here tonight, and we will discuss everything clearly. If they want to take advantage of the fall of the family to get something, I will put them off the idea!” With Gerald here, Takuya spoke with great confidence.
“Yes.” Gerald nodded.
Gerald parted with Fujiko at the door of the parlor and returned to his room.
The afternoon passed quietly. When the sky was turning dark, only then did Gerald wake up.
He really had to say that although he was facing a lot of trouble at the moment, he could always sleep well in the Futaba Mansion. He could sleep peacefully almost
He really had to say that although he was facing a lot of trouble at the moment, he could always sleep well in the Futaba Mansion. He could sleep peacefully almost every night.
After lying on the bed for a while, Gerald rolled out of the bed and pushed the door open.
“Brother Gerald, you’re awake.” As soon as he opened the door, Aiden immediately ran into the room.
“Why are you here?” Gerald was shocked and took two steps backward. When he saw Aiden, who was standing in front of him, he asked.
“Hehe, I’m still not used to this place. Besides, I have rested for a whole day, and I don’t feel tired anymore. I don’t know where to go, so I just waited for you here. Someone told me that I have to attend
a dinner or something tonight.” Aiden scratched his head.
“Where’s Master Ghost?” Gerald glanced at the door twice.
“He has been called for by Patriarch Takuya,” replied Aiden quickly.
“It’s getting late, let’s go.” Gerald looked at the time and said, “Perhaps everyone in the Futaba Mansion will not have a peaceful time today.”
Thinking about the situation last time, Gerald knew what he would encounter this evening.
“There’s a conflict in this family?” Aiden was not a fool. He knew what Gerald meant when he said that.
“If there was no conflict, maybe the Futaba family would not have fallen to their current state.” Gerald shook his head with a smile. He would not bother with the matters of the family. As long as he kept Takuya and Fujiko safe, he would be able to learn the secrets of Yearning Island.
Chapter 2184
Gerald Crawford: The Secretly or invisible Rich Man Chapter 2184 As Gerald and Aiden were talking, they walked to the parlor.
It could be seen that after all these people had come, the security of the manor had obviously been enhanced. He could even see security guards in other uniforms. This should be because Takuya was worried that these people might encounter an accident in the manor, so he had hired the security guards from a security company outside.
After all, they were still members of the Futaba family even though they had left the family a long time ago. If they encountered any danger here, he would be in trouble.
“Aren’t you Futaba Suke?” The moment Gerald entered through the door, he saw a young man standing inside.
He was the young man who had threatened him in the garden after the meeting last time. Now that Gerald had seen him, he would not pretend that he didn’t see him, but was ready to talk to him instead.
“You are indeed a lucky one!” Suke knew what had happened to Gerald recently, and he murmured under his breath with gloomy eyes.
If it was not for Gerald blocking the way, he would have achieved his goal a long time ago.
Now, because of Gerald, their chances had been destroyed again and again. He was even considered an untrustworthy villain in the eyes of the other party as he had always given them inaccurate information.
Not only did the other party not get any benefits, but they had even lost many people because of this.
“How did you know that I’ve been in danger recently?”
Other people might not have heard Suke, but Gerald’s hearing was much stronger than an ordinary person’s. He walked straight to Suke and asked as he took out a cigarette and lit it.
“What a joke! How would I know?!” Suke was so shocked that he broke out in a cold sweat.
He lowered his head and kept avoiding eye contact. If he was caught red-handed, he would have to spend the rest of his life in jail.
“It’s best that you don’t know. Sometimes, in this world, the more you know, the more dangerous it is for you. Maybe, at one point, you might even lose your life.” Gerald smoked the cigarette and stretched out his hand. Then, he patted Suke’s shoulder and asked indifferently, “You should know this well, right?”
“I know, I know.” Suke was so scared that he didn’t even dare to breathe.
He knew about the mysterious disappearances of Endo and Izumi. Instead of saying that they had disappeared, it would be more accurate to say that they had obviously been defeated by Gerald. Moreover, they didn’t even have the chance to send out a message. For someone to have the ability to do that, killing him would be as simple as flicking his hand.
“Patriarch Takuya! ” After pressuring Suke, Gerald walked two steps forward and saluted to Takuya.
“Well, it seems that I didn’t introduce you clearly to everyone last time. Let’s reintroduce you this time.”
Takuya nodded and pointed at Gerald. He said loudly, “This is Mr. Gerald Crawford from Weston. He is the honored guest of the Futaba family. He’s also Fujiko’s current boyfriend.”
“Patriarch, you cannot say that. Fujiko has a marriage contract with Kanagawa Kai of the Kanagawa family. Our family is already in a difficult situation. If we break the contract at this time, I’m afraid we
can’t afford the consequences!”
“Yes, Patriarch. We can accept him as our guest. As for the matter between him and Fujiko, please reconsider it!”
Sure enough, once Takuya had said that, many voices rang out. These people did not respect him as the patriarch at all, and among them, some were already doing great in their businesses by taking advantage of the influence and privileges of the family.
“There is no need to discuss this matter anymore. I am the patriarch of the Futaba family, and I am also Fujiko’s father. I have the absolute say in this. Enough. If anyone mentions this again, don’t blame me for not showing mercy!” Takuya frowned and said in a low voice.
Chapter 2185
Gerald Crawford: The Secretly or invisible Rich Man Chapter 2185 He was expecting the opposing voices and had prepared for it, but when they began arguing, he felt very uneasy. After all, he was the patriarch, but even his words were questioned and rejected by his clansmen. There was no difference at all for him to hold the position as the patriarch or not.
“Then, what is it that you want to tell us that you’ve summoned us today?”
“If it’s just about this, we didn’t have to go through all this trouble at all. You could have just called and informed us. You won’t listen to our opinions anyway!”
Seeing Takuya get angry, the other people did not dare to say anything. But when the parlor was silent, Masaru said these words in a hoarse voice. After all, he was Takuya’s uncle, and he could still afford to completely ignore Takuya’s words.
Once Masaru had said that, everyone nodded in agreement.
“It is indeed about this matter. However, I thought that we had not met each other for a long time, so I took this opportunity to gather you here to discuss the future of the family.” Although Takuya hated this, Masaru was still his uncle. With all the clansmen here, he still had to show Masaru some respect.
“You are Gerald Crawford?” Masaru didn’t reply to Takuya and looked at Gerald instead.
“That’s right.” Gerald put his hands behind his back, standing tall and straight modestly.
“Your temperament is not bad. Takuya said that you are a Westoner. I wonder which family you belong to and what kind of status you have in Weston. The Futaba family is a famous family in Japan anyhow. Although it is gradually declining now, not just anyone can come and marry Fujiko!”
Masaru sized Gerald up.
Right after praising him, his tone became sharp. Everyone looked at Gerald immediately. They had been hoping for Fujiko to marry Kai because of the status of the Kanagawa family.
But now, if Gerald had a high status in Weston, they wouldn’t need to consider the Kanagawa family anymore as they could get more benefits from Weston.
“I’m sorry to let you down. I don’t have a glamorous family background nor do I have any power,” replied Gerald with a smile.
“You have no power and no influence, yet you are dreaming of marrying Fujiko. This is simply not going to happen. It would have been nothing when the family was still strong, but now, the Futaba family is on the verge of falling. We must let Fujiko marry Kanagawa Kai and get assistance from the Kanagawa family. Only then will our family be able to get out of this crisis!”
Hearing what Gerald had said, Masaru rejected him at once.
“Uncle, Fujiko is my daughter and your grandniece. We must think about her happiness and not simply treat her as a sacrifice for the sake of the development of the family. Haven’t you heard those things about Kanagawa Kai?” Takuya took a deep breath and tried his best to reign in his anger.
“Of course I know that. Still, this can’t be helped. If Gerald Crawford had a high status in Weston, I would have certainly agreed.” Masaru’s face showed that he did not allow any refusal. He obviously did not see Takuya as the patriarch.
Bang!
“’When I say no, I mean no!”
Finally, Takuya couldn’t hold it in anymore and banged his fist on the table.