Jiro Hirayama Meets Earl Field's Second Son

Cecilia Gu was stunned. "What did you say? You can help me? How?"

"Play Go!" Jiro Hirayama replied, a little sulky.

Cecilia took a deep breath.

If Jiro Hirayama really could help keep Miles Gu here, then playing a few rounds of Go was a small price to pay.

Charles Yin could go head-to-head with the Field Family, but if he did, both sides would get hurt.

Handling this quietly and smoothly was much harder than it seemed!

After all, the Field Family holds the title of Duke in the UK—their power and status are nothing to underestimate!

Charles Yin's roots are also in Europe, but if these two forces clash, their rivals will only benefit!

That was definitely not the ending Cecilia wanted.

Dr. Felix Field is a mad scientist, and they say madmen always find their own kind.

Maybe Jiro Hirayama really could start with Dr. Felix Field, the Field Family's second son?

Thinking of this, Cecilia stopped avoiding Jiro Hirayama. "I've been busy preparing for the cultural exchange in the Imperial Capital. I'm taking you with me, so that's why I've been so busy."

Jiro Hirayama perked up when he heard Cecilia was taking him along.

Jiro Hirayama was smart enough to tell if someone was sincere or just brushing him off.

He hadn't seen Cecilia these days, but knowing she thought of him still made Jiro Hirayama happy.

"You said you have a way..." Cecilia glanced at Charles Yin beside her and continued, "What exactly is your plan?"

"I'll tell you after we play Go." Jiro Hirayama answered slyly.

Cecilia couldn't help but laugh. "Alright, I promise you."

After hanging up, Cecilia squatted down and said to Miles Gu, "Mommy is working on it—no one will take you away! As long as you don't agree, no one can take you!"

Charles Yin squatted down too, looking at Miles Gu. "Daddy promises you, as long as you don't want to do something, no one can force you!"

Tears finally slid down Miles Gu's exquisitely delicate face.

He's been under so much pressure these past few days.

Every time he saw an email from Earl Field, his future felt more uncertain and unpredictable.

Even though Earl Field kept insisting his territory had everything, and that if he went, he'd become the Field Family's only heir.

But he didn't want any of that—he just wanted to be with his family!

Besides, Mom and Dad have all that too! It's not special to me at all!

Charles Yin also cupped Miles Gu's cheeks and said, "With me here, there's nothing to fear!"

Eager to figure out Jiro Hirayama's solution, Cecilia Gu had him invited over the next day.

After a few days apart, Jiro Hirayama looked even paler.

Even outside Japan, was he still conducting those weird experiments?

Seeing Cecilia Gu, Jiro Hirayama's eyes lit up. He eagerly spread out the Go pieces and quickly set up the board.

"This time, I'm definitely going to beat you!" Jiro Hirayama declared confidently.

Cecilia Gu reached out and pressed Jiro Hirayama's hand. "Wait. If I win this time, you have to tell me your solution!"

Jiro Hirayama nodded enthusiastically.

After Jiro Hirayama finished setting up the board and made his critical move, Cecilia Gu placed a black piece, completely cutting off all hope for the white pieces!

"Impossible!" Jiro Hirayama shouted in disbelief. The excitement even brought some color to his pale cheeks.

"I've run this scenario hundreds of times—how could I be wrong?" Jiro Hirayama protested. "Let's play again!"

Cecilia Gu didn't explain. She picked up her pieces, waiting for Jiro Hirayama to fall into her trap again.

This time, Jiro Hirayama was speechless.

He lost—he'd been beaten by Cecilia Gu once again!

"Ask whatever you want." Jiro Hirayama was so defeated, he seemed completely deflated.

He prided himself on having an IQ higher than most, especially in biochemical research.

But he actually lost to a woman who wasn't even close to his intelligence!

He just couldn't accept it!

Cecilia Gu wasn't actually that good at Go, but she had a great memory!

She memorized all those Go strategies by heart!

You said you had a way to make the Field Family give up on Miles Gu." Cecilia Gu cut to the chase: "So, what's your plan?"

"It's simple." Jiro Hirayama answered, dejected. "I wanted your genetic material so I could mix it with mine and create a child that belonged to us."

Cecilia Gu was mortified.

If she didn't know Jiro Hirayama had zero interest in her, she'd think he was a lovesick supporting character trying to leave a memento.

"I could just make a child for the Field Family, right? All I need is a female gene!" Jiro Hirayama insisted. "It's such a simple solution, and you guys don't even use it!"

Cecilia Gu:

Can you ever understand a madman's logic using normal thinking?

She should've known better than to trust this crazy guy!

If this plan actually worked, would Earl Field still be forcing Miles Gu to come home?

Jiro Hirayama shrugged. "Don't forget, Dr. Felix Field is also a mad scientist."

Cecilia Gu retorted, "You do know you guys are crazy, right?"

Jiro Hirayama pointed to his nose. "I'm not crazy, he's the crazy one. At least I know I like women. He doesn't even know if he likes men or women! At least I know I need a woman to pass on my genes. He probably thinks everyone in the world is just like him!"

Pfft...

Cecilia Gu couldn't help bursting into laughter!

That analogy... was spot on!

But honestly, you and Dr. Felix Field are two peas in a pod!

At the core, you guys are all crazy!

"If Earl Field never marries or has kids, the Field Family will have to take this step eventually." Jiro Hirayama defended his intelligence: "Now that Miles Gu is in the picture, the Field Family prefers a natural heir. But whether Earl Field insists on bringing Miles home for the genes or something else, that's hard to say."

Cecilia Gu coughed lightly—Jiro Hirayama's intuition was actually pretty sharp.

"So, do you actually know Dr. Felix Field or not?" Cecilia Gu changed the subject.

"Of course I do." Jiro Hirayama raised an eyebrow, a flicker of confusion passing over his pale face. "I met him when I was studying in the UK."

So they really do know each other!

"But Dr. Felix Field doesn't handle family affairs, right? He doesn't have any say over Miles Gu, does he?" Cecilia Gu asked, frowning.

After all, the current heir is Earl Field, not his second brother!

Jiro Hirayama shook his head. "If he had a child, he'd have the right to inherit, wouldn't he?"

Cecilia Gu's eyes suddenly lit up!

That's right! Solve the problem at its root!

Dr. Felix Field gave up his inheritance because he didn't have a child!

If he had a child...

Heh... then maybe the Field Family wouldn't be so obsessed with Miles Gu.

Jiro Hirayama really gave her a big idea!

Looks like she really needed Jiro Hirayama's help with this!

How could she get Jiro Hirayama to convince Dr. Felix Field to have a child?

Oh, that's easy—just tell him, "Hey, this is an interesting experiment. Want to join?"

If Dr. Felix Field hears that, he'll probably be really interested!

So here's the question: how could she convince Jiro Hirayama to help her with this?

Did she have to play Go with him every day?

She didn't have that much free time!

As expected, Jiro Hirayama quickly distanced himself: "Don't ask me—I won't go! That guy's a lunatic!"

Cecilia Gu's mind raced. She turned to her assistant, Xiao Wang, who was standing nearby. "For this cultural exchange in the capital, who will be attending from the UK?"

Assistant Xiao Wang quickly pulled up the info, skimmed it, and said, "Most are representatives from British universities, but a few nobles will attend. The Field Family's representative is Earl Field, and oh—there's also Jing Rong from the Jing family."

Jing Rong? Mo Zixuan's fiancé?

Wow, looks like a lot of people will be meeting on this trip to the capital!

Ugh, she still had a bunch of headaches with the Mo family!

But for now, she couldn't worry about any of that!

How could she get in touch with Dr. Felix Field?

What could she say to convince him to leave her an heir?

Once the Field Family's next heir wasn't the only option, Duke Field probably wouldn't risk breaking ties with the Yin family just to force Miles Gu to come back.

After all, the current head of the family is His Grace the Duke, not the Earl!

Cecilia Gu's gaze fell on Jiro Hirayama's arm, which was covered in scars—some fresh, some old.

It was obvious he'd been self-harming again lately.

Cecilia Gu rubbed her forehead. "Jiro Hirayama, I don't mind you coming to the capital with me, but could you please stop hurting yourself? Hmm? There are other ways to improve your focus, you know."

Jiro Hirayama shot her a sly look. "Who said it was to improve my focus?"

"Hmm?" Cecilia Gu felt like she just couldn't keep up with Jiro Hirayama, this madman.

"The other day, I saw your son's genes are amazing!" Jiro Hirayama's eyes suddenly lit up. "Can I clone him?"

Cecilia Gu nearly kicked him out!

You jerk!

Jiro Hirayama, don't you dare!

I'll strangle you!

Touch my son and you're dead to me!

Cecilia Gu's face was livid. She spat out each word: "Jiro Hirayama, do you believe I can make sure you never get back to Japan for the rest of your life?"

Jiro Hirayama shrugged. "I want your genes, but you won't give them to me! Still, I noticed your combination with Si Chen Yin seems even better! His physical strength is truly astonishing—he's the most perfect natural specimen I've ever seen!"

Ha, what if she felt even more like killing him now?