287 Chapter 285: Grand Display of Boldness
"That's right, exactly like that."
As he watched the astonished Suzuki family, Senichi inwardly chuckled and nodded with an air of nonchalance. He said, "Whether it's beneath the roads or behind the walls, as long as you break through, there's gold everywhere."
"S-So you mean... this entire villa is entirely constructed from gold?" Even Suzuki Shiro, the usually composed head of the Suzuki Group, couldn't help but widen his eyes upon hearing Senichi's words.
He looked around at the towering main building of the villa and the expansive garden grounds around it, seemingly calculating just how much gold it would take to create such a massive villa.
Even though he was the head of the Suzuki family, a person who viewed money as insignificant, the impact of so much gold displayed before him was immense.
Though initially skeptical, when Senichi, once again at random, smashed a spot chosen based on Sonoko's indication, revealing the gold beneath, everyone had to believe Senichi's words.
"Brother-in-law, you're amazing!!" Sonoko exclaimed as she ran around the villa in excitement.
Although the surroundings remained the same as before, Sonoko now felt as though she was in a palace made entirely of gold.
"It's truly unbelievable," Suzuki Tomoko said with admiration before turning to Senichi. "How did you know about this treasure?"
"There are many legends surrounding the Sunset Manor, and there are also many people interested in finding the treasure," Senichi explained while glancing down at Ayako, who was helping him wipe sweat away. He continued with a smile, "I just happened to be one of the luckier ones."
"Just lucky?" Suzuki Tomoko waved her hand dismissively. "If it were merely luck, why was it you and not someone else? And considering your confident demeanor earlier, I presume you had already deciphered the secrets hidden within this villa, am I right?"
"Well, you could say that," Senichi clapped his hands and looked at Suzuki Tomoko with a smile. "I had to be prepared, after all, to make some living expenses for both of us. Just in case you actually don't agree to let me marry Ayako, I couldn't let her suffer, could I?"
"Living expenses?" Sonoko, on the side, couldn't help but comment sarcastically, "With this much gold, that's not just a bit of living expenses!"
"You're quite generous," Suzuki Tomoko said with a chuckle.
Suzuki Tomoko cast a meaningful glance at Senichi, then looked at Ayako, who appeared somewhat perplexed and unaware of the meaning of their conversation. She couldn't help but sigh, "You've truly found yourself a good husband, Ayako. Senichi is really good to you."
Seeing her daughter still not comprehending and wearing an adorable, clueless expression, Suzuki Tomoko prompted, "Silly girl, haven't you forgotten that when we purchased this villa, Senichi insisted on having both of your names on it?"
"Huh?" Ayako exclaimed, her mouth wide open in surprise, her expression indescribably cute. "Th-that means..."
"Half of this belongs to you," Suzuki Tomoko said, shaking her head slightly. "Your reaction is a bit slow, isn't it?"
"But... this is too precious," Ayako said to Senichi. "It's too valuable..."
To this, Senichi just held Ayako's hand and smiled faintly, "Wealth is just numbers, but finding someone who genuinely accompanies you throughout your life is something that no amount of money can buy."
Suzuki Tomoko glanced at Senichi and then looked at Ayako, who was nearly swooning with happiness from Senichi's words. She couldn't help but shake her head slightly and admit, "I had considered various possibilities, but I never imagined it would exceed my expectations."
Suzuki Tomoko looked at Senichi, and her admiration was barely concealed. "Apart from this, regarding your handling of other matters, I am now convinced. I approve of you!"
"It's my honor," Senichi replied with a smile.
Though the phrase "handling of other matters" was vague, both of them knew it referred to the handling of this substantial sum of money.
Although Senichi had purchased the villa with his own money, it was the Suzuki family who had used their connections to facilitate the purchase. Senichi had considered whether the Suzuki family might feel used and harbor resentment after such a significant amount of money surfaced.
That's why, in advance, he had proposed to transfer half of the property rights of the mansion to Ayako.
This way, even if the Suzuki family discovered the truth, they would not harbor any negative feelings about Senichi's actions. On the contrary, it would show that Senichi had extended an olive branch to them and demonstrated his sincerity.
In this situation, even Suzuki Tomoko had no more thoughts of arranging for Senichi to marry into the family.
As the wife of a conglomerate family, Suzuki Tomoko naturally saw the full picture of Senichi's actions. He had not only shown his sincerity but also left room for the Suzuki family.
After all, if they were to establish the "Senichi conglomerate" in the future, both husband and wife would naturally jointly manage it, and both of their finances would be invested in it.
But even so, Suzuki Tomoko not only didn't feel dissatisfied but also admired Senichi more. After all, if he gave away everything foolishly without doing anything, that would be rather naive.
Furthermore, methods were just one expression of attitude, and she wouldn't only see Senichi's calculations and overlook his sincerity.
Compared to Senichi's boldness and sincerity, those little tricks meant very little.
Frankly speaking, if he didn't give it to Ayako, why would he give it to other members of the Suzuki family? He could easily go to more trouble and purchase the property himself, monopolizing the wealth.
However, now that Senichi had already given half of the property to Ayako, even if the Suzuki family didn't return the favor, there would be no legal issues.
In this situation, he essentially handed over the initiative to the Suzuki family. What more could they ask for?
"You're truly a man with great determination. I regret even more now that I can't bring you into the Suzuki family." Suzuki Tomoko sighed and looked at Senichi, her expression tinged with regret.
"But if I can successfully establish the conglomerate, it would also benefit the Suzuki family, right?" Senichi smiled and said.
"Well, that's true," Suzuki Tomoko replied, "but what if I told you that Ayako won't take this money back?"
Even though she had already made her decision internally, Suzuki Tomoko wanted to see Senichi's reaction, so she pretended as if she might accept the money and asked deliberately.
"Mom!!" Ayako couldn't help but get anxious when she heard this. "I won't agree!"
Suzuki Tomoko's face froze momentarily at Ayako's response, but Senichi smiled and reassured Ayako before turning to Suzuki Tomoko with a smile.
"Even if Ayako won't take the money back, I won't hold any grudges. After all, I've already given her the money, and how she manages it is her freedom."
"Really?" Suzuki Tomoko raised an eyebrow. "Are you really that willing?"
"Consider it a betrothal gift," Senichi shrugged, then exuded an extremely domineering aura. "Besides, even if it's only half, so what? It's just a matter of slowing down my rise to the top! The summit is just a matter of time!"
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