Chapter 66 - Family problems and reunion

Stepping out of the car, Itsuki's gaze fall on the two rows of maids and bodyguards standing at the entrance to welcome their young Miss.

"Welcome Home young Miss and Mr Itsuki" Itsuki and Zitong walked inside, Itsuki was feeling uncomfortable and awkward during the whole time even though everyone was looking down.

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"Young miss, Mr Itsuki, Master Xia waiting in the 2nd floor." An old man, who was the butler of Zitong Father came. Zitong nodded and pulled Itsuki to the 2nd floor. First floor was meant for maids and servants to live. While 2nd and 3rd floor was used by Zitong and her father.

While climbing the stairs, Itsuki suddenly realized something important.

"Zitong what are we going to do if your dad asks how we met each other?" Itsuki whispered in her ear.

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"Don't worry, I am sure Father won't ask such questions. He is a busy man so his every second is important. He will leave soon." Zitong looked sad when saying the last part and Itsuki noticed that.

Itsuki felt that Mr Xia was the reason behind Zitong sadness. Itsuki decided to ask her Mr Xia later about it.

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Itsuki and Zitong was standing in front of a man with navy blue hair and purple eyes. He was wearing business clothes. The man was wearing glass and looking at Itsuki.

Itsuki felt this man could see through him. Looking at his eyes Itsuki couldn't understand what this man was thinking.

"Sit down." Itsuki nodded and sat down opposite of Mr Xia with his back straight. Zitong sat next to Itsuki.

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"Do you love my daughter?" Itsuki certainly didn't expect this answer from the very beginning but Itsuki still maintained his fake expression and fearlessly said in deep tone. "Yes, I do."

Mr Xia slightly smiled and asked. "Tell me about your family?" Itsuki didn't know if he should tell lies about his parents or he should tell about his real parents.

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"My father is a scientist and my mother is a housewife. Currently they are in a vacation in Kalos." In the end Itsuki decided to tell about his real parents as making fake truth about his parents might expose his flaws in front Zitong father.

'Wait a minute if Xia family is really that powerful and rich, doesn't that mean they could easily find information on family and my background. What I have gotten myself into. I should have at least checked about her family. That was really stupid move.' Itsuki was regretting coming here. What if Mr Xia approachs his parents or invites his parents to marriage or engagement.

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Just thinking about the possibilities made Itsuki's turn cold from sweat. Itsuki never found himself under such tension and pressure before today.

"Itsuki tell me about yourself?" Itsuki was already nervous since he knew that he cannot lie because Xia will might know or will know about him in the future. With Xia's connections it should be easy to find about Itsuki.

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"I am a Pokémon Trainer. I am aiming for the Indigo League championship. I also have a small business." Itsuki didn't tell Xia anything about his company.

'Interesting! This boy is already so mature. He is not arrogant which is very rare. His father has good reputation and has made a name in research field. And he is very good at lying.'

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Xia of course knows Itsuki and Zitong are not in love with each other. Xia keeps his eyes on her daughter because he wants to keep his pure daughter away from the corrupted world.

'Itsuki his very handsome and intelligent. He is perfect candidate but the problem is both Itsuki and Zitong do not love each other. Itsuki is 20 times better than the person I had chosen for Zitong. My daughter will be happy with Itsuki. Let's wait if this works out.' Xia loves his daughter too much. He knows that he cannot force his daughter to marry someone whom she doesn't likes. Xia heart cannot bear seeing his daughter sad. Xia only said that to make Zitong more responsible and serious about her own life.

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But who would have thought she would find Itsuki and entangle him. Xia had no intention of marrying of his daughter this early. Xia's wife died when Zitong was born and since then Xia has been raising Zitong by never letting her feel the need of a mother. Xia never married because he loved his wife too much and missed her everyday. Xia would have taken his life after his wife death but Xia continued to live because of Zitong. Xia gave Zitong the love of a father and also the love of a mother. Xia is strict with her daughter when it is necessary.

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That's why Xia pretended to not know about Itsuki and Zitong acting. Even though he put a Stern face in front of Itsuki and Zitong, inwardly he was chuckling in amusement.

"Zitong, do you love Itsuki?" Xia also felt angry. The daughter he raised with so much affection and love is going to be taken away one Itsuki or someone one day.

"I do father." Zitong firmly nodded her head.

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Sigh!

Xia pretended to be sad or he was actually little emotional. "Since you two love each, then I won't stop you. But Itsuki must prove himself if he wants to get my approval." Xia looked at Itsuki seriously. "My daughter is the precious diamond that I have taken care of years. I won't her future husband be someone who is incompetent. So prove me wrong. Do something that will earn you my approval."

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'Wait a minute husband? When? How? Isn't this too fast.' Itsuki looked at Zitong as if saying I didn't sign up for his. Itsuki knew there was no way he could escape from Xia. With Xia's connections finding Itsuki will be very easy.

'I will just break up with her by giving some stupid fake scientific reason.' Itsuki made up his mind. Itsuki didn't wanted to be engaged to anyone. Being engaged to someone who he doesn't even likes is equal to binding Itsuki's freedom with indestructible chains.

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"I am leaving now. Mei Xue will take care of everything." Xia stood up to leave. Itsuki again noticed the sad look on Zitong face and got some ideas why Zitong looked sad.

Mei Xue, is the housekeeper in charge of Zitong when he wasn't at home. "Mei Xue I am going to take a quick shower so tell the chef to cook something which I can eat on my way to the office."

"Understood Master." Xia left to take shower.

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Zitong was watching her father walk away with a sad look. 'I need answers.' Itsuki's eyes fell on Mei Xue who also looked at Itsuki. "Zitong I want to go to washroom. I will be back in few minutes." The old butler and Itsuki walked down stairs and arrived at the kitchen.

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"Grandpa do you know why Zitong looked so sad back there?" Itsuki walked looking at Mei Xue.

Sigh!

Mei sighed and looked at Itsuki as if he is remembering something form the past. "Zitong lost her mother when she just came to his world. Mr Xia also would have committed suicide but he had a daughter to look after. Mr. Xia had always spend time with his daughter. However, do to is work expanding, he didn't have the time to spend with Zitong for at least two years. This last 2 years the number of times Zitong had food with Master Xia can be counted with my right hand."

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"Mr Xia wanted to build something which could let Zitong live a comfortable life even if he dies so he poured his life into reaching what he bas become. I can't say anything to Master but I beg you, please try to mind Master's mind. Tell him that work is not everything." Itsuki nodded.

"Thank you for telling me." Itsuki bowed to the old butler and then walked to the 2nd floor.

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Itsuki learned that Zitong had went back to her bedroom. Itsuki instead of going to her bedroom waited for Mr Xia. Itsuki had to wait long, Xia was leaving wearing a brown suit.

"Mr Xia I want to talk to you about your daughter." Itsuki directly mentioned his daughter so that Xia would stop and listen.

"What is it?" Mr Xia looked little impatient.

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"Have you ever wondered what Zitong feels?" Itsuki question made Xia confused.

"What do you mean? Say it clearly. I need more definition to understand to your question." Xia was little angry. He felt Itsuki was playing mind games with him.

" Let's start from the beginning, Do you love your daughter?"

"Yes" Xia couldn't understand what Itsuki was trying to do.

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"How would you feel if your wife suddenly ignore you for more than 2 years? She is so fucking busy that the number of times you had food with wife can counted with my right hand fingers. Does that mean your wife doesn't love you anymore? Does that mean she is too busy to give you time? Or Does it mean that she stopped caring about you?" Xia was already extremely angry when Itsuki mentioned his wife. He couldn't control his anger anymore and grabbed Itsuki's collar.

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"Shut up you bastard. Don't you dare talk about my wife like that. I kill you right here." Itsuki purposely let Xia grab his collar.

"If you can't even imagine this situation then what about your daughter? Wait a minute, Do you even have daughter? I thought she died years ago. I mean that's why you don't came home anymore." Itsuki said in sarcastic way which made Xia angry.

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"I said shut up." Xia punched Itsuki's face which made Itsuki fall on the ground. The old butler and Zitong was standing and watching everything.

Itsuki stood up and laughed. "Hahahaha! You are just afraid to admit the truth don't you. No matter how busy you're, you should remember for whom you're doing all this. You should give your daughter time even if you're the most busiest man in Kanto." Itsuki loudly shouted while pointing his finger towards Zitong.

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