My daily life is not peaceful
Chapter 28 - The Shinomiya Conglomerate

Chapter 28: The Shinomiya Conglomerate

It looked like a serious affair. The place was packed inside and out with reporters wielding cameras. Luo Yun walked over, leaning on the back of the sofa, staring at the TV screen. “What’s this programme?” The enticing aroma of tea lingered at his nose—Nayue’s taste was always refined. “You don’t know? It’s been plastered everywhere since last month. There are even posters at the neighbourhood entrance.” Nayue sipped her fragrant tea, speaking lightly. “Posters?” Luo Yun ran through his memory. Then he recalled what it was about. It was the planned construction of an artificial island, fully named the Azure Paradise Water Amusement Park. It included a regular amusement park, a museum, a beast park, an aquarium, a swimming complex, accommodations, dining, and shopping—a multi-purpose recreational destination. Given it involved adding an artificial island, the investment was massive, far beyond what one company could handle. Especially on Genkami Island, where land was worth its weight in gold. The apartment Luo Yun and Nayue lived in had a bathroom alone that could fetch a sky-high price. “So… this is the ribbon-cutting ceremony?” Luo Yun saw a crowd of reporters and bodyguards surrounding a red carpet. “It’s nearly finished, and they’re testing some things now,” Nayue said casually. At that moment, a black-haired man in a pure black suit appeared on screen, exuding an air of authority. “This time, the Shinomiya Conglomerate’s contribution to Genkami Island’s development has been a powerful collaboration. Without their strong support, the park wouldn’t have come together so easily…” The host went on and on. He barely touched on the main points, spending most of the time praising how great the Shinomiya Conglomerate was. “This host…” Luo Yun laughed but understood. They had to make a living, after all. The adult world was tough. Speaking of the Shinomiya Conglomerate, their name was universally known. Rumour had it their total assets exceeded 200 trillion yen, with over a thousand subsidiaries. Commerce, tourism, lifestyle, healthcare, construction, and even arms—they had a hand in it all. One company controlled a nation’s economic lifeline. A true corporate giant. “Tch, tch, tch, 200 trillion yen. I can’t wrap my head around the world of the rich.” Luo Yun sighed. Nayue was already wealthy, but she was nowhere near the Shinomiya Conglomerate. “…Just a bloodsucking company.” Nayue snorted disdainfully. “And my dear brother, if you want to live the high life, I hear the Shinomiya family has a daughter. If you can win her over, this sister of yours won’t have to keep earning money to support you.” Nangong Nayue said. “Spare me. I’m worlds apart from those tycoons. I probably wouldn’t even get to meet a young lady like that.” Luo Yun shook his head. The Shinomiya heiress would surely attend an elite girls’ academy. Caihai Academy was just an ordinary high school—no way a sheltered heiress would take a second look. “Men shouldn’t say they can’t.” Luo Yun just smiled and stayed silent. The weekend passed quickly. That day, Luo Yun didn’t go out. He checked his phone for news about last night’s incident but found nothing about the café. Since it didn’t happen in public, the security team, demon hunters, and regular police were all mixed together. The goal was to avoid causing a panic. Only if a demon unleashed a familiar beast in public and was witnessed would there be a report. And since he was still fine, it meant Kirishima Touka hadn’t ratted him out. So, Luo Yun stayed in his room all day, playing games and reading novels, wasting the time away. … The next day, Luo Yun hitched a ride with Nayue to school. “Luo Yun, there might be a surprise today. Look forward to it.” Then, the petite loli teacher, her hair swaying, headed to the staff office, while Luo Yun went to his classroom. Some classmates saw him enter, and the guys shot him looks of envy, jealousy, and resentment. Everyone knew Nayue was his sister, but it still stung. The girls, however, were friendlier toward Luo Yun. After all, a good-looking guy was always welcome wherever he went. “Surprise?” Lan Yu Asagi, who arrived at the classroom before Luo Yun and sat in front of him, widened her eyes at the boy after he repeated Nayue’s words. “Teacher Nayue isn’t planning another pop quiz, is she?” The first period was Nangong Nayue’s English class, and given her strict style, Asagi could only think of that. “Huh? No way! I spent the whole weekend gaming and didn’t study a single word!” Yase Kiki suddenly shouted in disbelief. “Hey! Wake up, Kojou! Wake up! We’ve got a test coming, did you review yesterday?” Wearing earphones, he kept shaking Akatsuki Kojou, who was slumped over his desk, fast asleep. “Huh? Review… review what?” Akatsuki Kojou mumbled groggily. He’d spent the weekend with his girlfriend from another school, even staying over at her place Saturday night, leaving him with dark circles under his eyes for school. “Forget it, you’re done for.” Yase Kiki gave his best friend a helpless look. Soon, the class bell rang. Nangong Nayue walked into the classroom with her lecture notes, but no test papers in hand. Behind her followed a girl. …

Footnote 1: Jianshou (familiar beast): A term from the Strike the Blood series, referring to powerful summoned creatures bound to vampires or demons, often unleashed in combat.