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Chapter 1653: Snow House (I always feel hungry before going to bed)

【Friday, September 5, 30: pm】

"Really? Why do I have to continue to take on the responsibilities of a teacher even though I've already left school?"

While driving on the highway, Teacher Gan Xia complained unhappily.

"Because this is a club activity, Xiao Ganxia must participate. And Xiao Ganxia, ​​you are not so reluctant, right?"

Yana was seen smiling and joking with Mr. Ganxia who was driving.

"We had a lot of fun hanging out together last time."

"Really... But classmate Duanmu, are you telling the truth?"

Gan Xia glared at Yanajian helplessly, then immediately changed the subject.

“Will there really be handsome guys?”

"There should be."

Duanmu Huai glanced at his phone.

"Mr. Ueno is a famous folklorist. He has a deep understanding of Japanese folklore and history, and is also friends with many big-name directors in the entertainment industry. When his museum opens this time, people from all walks of life will be sent to visit. They must be successful people."

"Is that so? That's good... um... this way, my chances will be much greater..."

Upon hearing Duanmu Huai's answer, Teacher Gan Xia's eyes lit up—an unmarried woman in her late thirties really wouldn't miss any opportunity to meet a good man.

The place they were heading to was the home of the folklorist Ueno Shu that Director Shimizu had introduced to Duanmu Huai. This old man was said to be over 70 years old. He had devoted his life to studying ancient Japanese folklore and history, and had made great achievements in both areas. He was familiar with both official and unofficial history, and was also a professor in the Department of History at the University of Tokyo.

But compared to historian, Mr. Ueno seems to prefer the title of folklorist. In fact, Duanmu Huai went there mainly because he was invited to attend the opening ceremony of Mr. Ueno's museum.

I heard that this old man opened a museum in the suburbs, which displays all the souvenirs of his lifelong research on folklore, and it will open tomorrow. And because Mr. Ueno has directed the folklore and history parts of many TV dramas and movies, he is also a little famous in the entertainment industry.

When Duanmu Huai went to see Director Shimizu, the latter happened to learn about this matter, so he mentioned it to Mr. Ueno, who then enthusiastically sent an invitation to Duanmu Huai, welcoming him to attend the opening ceremony.

So Duanmu Huai called Yanami and Chitanda. Of course, since they were all minors, they needed to be accompanied by an adult, so he asked the advisor Xiao Ganxia to come along.

Originally, Xiao Ganxia didn't want to go, but when she heard that there would be a lot of young talents at that kind of event...well, now she is more enthusiastic than anyone else.

Although for Duanmu Huai, there was no possibility of success for an older unmarried female teacher who looked as young as himself.

But...who knows?
After all, even if there is a 99% chance of failure, there is still a 1% chance of success.

"My father also met Mr. Ueno before."

Chitanda also spoke at this time.

"That old man seems quite lively, and he likes to tell strange stories."

"is it?"

"Um……………"

Chitanda's expression was unusually complicated. She didn't like stories involving death, so naturally she wasn't very interested in ghost stories. Maybe the old man Ueno had caught her and told her ghost stories. If so, it would have been quite torturous for Chitanda.

Actually, Chitanda was a little reluctant to come this time, but it seemed that her father wanted Chitanda to come and say hello to Mr. Ueno, so she had no choice but to come.

"This is it, right?"

“The navigation should be correct.”

When the group arrived at their destination following the navigation, it was more than an hour later.

“Is this the museum?”

Yanai looked at the tall building in front of him curiously, and seemed a little surprised. This was also normal. Not only Yanai was a little surprised, but also others. Because generally speaking, when talking about museums, everyone thinks of those grand and magnificent buildings.

However, the building in front of us is more like a western-style apartment than a museum. From the creepers on the walls and the old-fashioned style, it can be seen that this western-style house has a long history. If it weren't for the three words "Baixue Pavilion" hanging on the western-style house, no one would regard this place as a museum.

"Are we on the right track?"

Teacher Gan Xia picked up the phone, squinted his eyes and looked at the map in confusion, but at this time Duanmu Huai had already hung up the phone.

"That's right, follow me."

As he spoke, Duanmu Huai led a few people to the gate of Baixue Pavilion and rang the doorbell. Soon after, someone opened the gate and walked out.

It was a woman who looked to be in her twenties, wearing a formal dress, very simple and pretty. When she saw Duanmu Huai, she was stunned for a moment.

"Hey? Are you Miss Duanmu Ai?"

"Yes."

Duanmu Huai lowered his head.

"I am Duanmu Ai from Mei PRO Studio. I am honored to be invited by Mr. Ueno to attend the opening ceremony."

Seeing Duanmu Huai's reaction, Yanami, Chitanda and others also hurriedly bowed their heads.

"Ah, welcome everyone, please come in."

As she spoke, the woman welcomed everyone in.

When they entered the house, they felt even more strange. Although it was a museum-like hall, it looked like a normal home. For a moment, they didn't know whether to follow the procedure of visiting someone's home or visiting a museum... "Ah, please don't worry."

The woman obviously saw everyone's confusion and hurriedly explained it with a smile.

"The entire first floor here is a museum, please make yourselves at ease."

"First floor? Isn't it the second floor?"

"The second floor is where the teacher lives... Ah, I haven't introduced myself yet. My name is Sakura Jiahui, and I'm a student of Mr. Ueno."

The woman named Sakura Kahui is a female college student and a disciple of Mr. Ueno, so she is here to entertain guests - well, this is also normal.

According to Sakura Jiahui, this is a museum and also Mr. Ueno's home. I have to say, this is really surprising. At least Duanmu Huai can't understand why someone would want to merge his home with a museum. But extraordinary people do extraordinary things, and Duanmu Huai doesn't care about the old man's mental health problems.

According to the design of the house, the first floor originally had a lounge, reception room, restaurant and other places, but now these places have been cleared out and turned into exhibition halls. Even in the corridor, you can see exhibition cabinets placed on both sides and exhibition tables fixed on the wall.

There are all kinds of things in it. According to Ms. Sakura Jiahui, these exhibits are divided by category, such as toys, daily necessities, flowers and trees, insects and animals, etc., and even pots and pans are available. Of course, these exhibits are not just placed there, there is an introduction sign under each exhibit. The signs describe folk legends or stories related to these exhibits.

Duanmu Huai looked at a few of them—well, that one is a pillow that will kill you if you sleep on it, this one is a cursed Ichimatsu doll, and next to it is a comb that will make you bald if you comb your hair…

I have to say, it's really interesting.

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Yanami was watching with great interest, but Chitanda was very cautious and didn't dare to get close, as if these exhibits were highly poisonous and would kill people if touched.

As for Teacher Gan Xia... forget it, she only cares about when her good man will appear.

Even the restaurant in the villa was converted into a cafe. When Sakura Jiahui opened the door, Duanmu Huai saw that there were already several guests sitting inside - they should be the ones who had come here before.

"Hey? Miss Duanmu? You're here too?"

When they saw Duanmu Huai appear, several of them were quite surprised, and Duanmu Huai nodded.

"Yes, I was invited by Mr. Ueno to attend the opening ceremony. These people are members of my club and the advisor."

"Club... Oh, by the way, I forgot that you are still a high school student, Miss Duanmu."

One of the big men patted his head and laughed.

Soon, several other people came forward and introduced themselves to Duanmu Huai. Although they were older than Duanmu Huai in terms of age, their social status was another matter.

The four people present were the composer Maekura, Ueno's colleague at university, Professor Sato of the Department of Literature, Kuwata, a producer from the entertainment industry like Duanmu Huai, and the big man who had greeted Duanmu Huai before - Oyama from the Metropolitan Police Department's First Investigation Division.

In addition, there are Mr. Ueno’s students, including Sakura Jiahui who had previously welcomed Duanmu Huai and others in, as well as Ueda Mika and Miyamoto Takashi.

Compared with Sakura Yoshie who is dressed refreshingly, Ueda Mika's dress looks very fancy and she has dyed her hair blonde, looking like a playful hot girl.

Miyamoto Takanori is a liberal arts student who wears glasses and seems to be not good at speaking. Especially when facing Duanmu Huai, Yanami and Chitanda, he became so nervous that his face turned red and he was unable to speak. He barely said hello and then retreated.

When Duanmu Huai greeted the other party, Chitanda sat quietly beside him without saying a word. As the eldest daughter of the Chitanda family, she had participated in similar banquets many times and was used to it. As for Yanami, she looked around for a while, and then her attention was quickly attracted by the snacks on the table.

Then naturally there is no more.

Putting food before Yana meets him will obviously lead to only one outcome.

"By the way... why are you here?"

Duanmu Huai stared at criminal policeman Dashan and frowned slightly, while the latter smiled bitterly and waved his hand.

"Don't look at me like that. I'm not here on official business today."

"Don't tell me you have a personal relationship with Mr. Ueno?"

“Hehehe…”

In response to Duanmu Huai's questioning, Detective Dashan scratched his head, looking very embarrassed.

"Actually... Mr. Ueno is my father-in-law. Do you think I can not come and show my support?"

"oh………"

Hearing this, Duanmu Huai immediately understood.

If he hadn't come, he would probably have to kneel on the washboard when he returned.

"Xiao Ai, do you know this Mr. Dashan?"

At this moment, Yanai Kenya was eating snacks curiously while coming over and asking, while Detective Oyama laughed.

"When we were filming a TV series before, we worked with the crew, so I got to know Miss Duanmu because of something. Oh, speaking of it......"

"Ok?"

"Nothing, nothing."

Seeing Duanmu Huai snort, Detective Oyama immediately smiled and stopped talking. Seeing this scene, Yanami and Chitanda became even more curious.

“Squeak————!”

At this moment, the door on the other side of the restaurant opened, and then an old man wearing a kimono, holding a cane, and looking energetic, strode in.

Seeing him appear, everyone stood up and saluted him.

This is none other than the owner of the Shirayukyoukan and the master of this place—Mr. Ueno.