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Due to the narrow and densely populated area, the high cost of building bathhouses, and the need to ensure fire safety, with a population of nearly one million in Edo, only a handful of families had the financial resources to build private baths. Most of the townspeople and samurai could only go to bathhouses.

Bathing problem.

Therefore, in the Edo period when entertainment activities were scarce and there was no convenient means of communication, the bathhouse was not only a place to wash the body, but also the most important social place. There was hardly one of them.

Gather your family and friends to share a moment of tranquility in the bathhouse... This was the most common scene in the bathhouses of the Edo period.

Therefore, in the eyes of many people, the bathhouse is a place with very special significance.

It represents relaxation, family affection, homeliness, friendship, equality... It is the closest "community" that retains a strong sense of humanity and fireworks. Inviting friends to bathe together can enhance mutual feelings and bring the "heart" closer to each other.

The distance between "hearts" - Chiba Jutaro is a person who holds this view.

So for Chiba Jutaro, it was a good opportunity to learn that Aoto was taking a bath in the bathhouse.

A great opportunity to get closer to the young man for whom I have high hopes and hope to have a relationship with him in the future!

He and Qingdeng don't live together, so it's not always so lucky that he encounters Qingdeng taking a bath.

If you miss such an opportunity, you don’t know how long it will take to find it again.

Therefore, Chiba Jutaro quickly made up his mind - he was going to the bathhouse to find Aoto!

It happened that he hadn't taken a shower yet, so he could talk to Qingden while washing himself.

Although Shusuke reminded him that Chihiro House was about to close, after arriving at Chihiro House, Yubaba who was guarding the men's bath counter also reminded him with an embarrassed look that it was almost time for the bathhouse to close, but Chiba Jutaro was completely

Turning a deaf ear, I went my own way and strode into the depths of the men's bath.

Chiba Jutaro, who successfully found Aotobu in the bathhouse, smiled warmly as if he had found a close relative reunited after a long absence.

While he was immersed in joy, he quickly discovered that Qingnobo, Kondo and others were staring at his face with astonished expressions, as if they had seen a ghost.

Seeing this, Chiba Jutaro smiled even more enthusiastically - Hahaha, Tachibana-kun was really surprised to see me appear suddenly!

He only regarded the stunned expressions of Qingdeng and others at this moment as being shocked by his sudden appearance.

Although Chiba Jutaro was keenly aware of the astonishment on the faces of Ayoto and the others... But he did not notice that deep in the eyes of Ayoto and the others, there was a strong sense of tension and a gray light of fright...

…

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——Why is Mr. Jutaro here?

The moment he saw Jutaro Chiba, Aoto's expression was dominated by strong doubts.

At this moment, Qingdeng truly felt what "unexpected" meant and what "uninvited guest" meant...

"Mr. Jutaro." Qingto quickly calmed down and asked Chiba Jutaro quickly, "Why are you here?"

"Mr. Ju, the reason why I came here unexpectedly tonight is because there is something very important that I want to talk to you about."

Chiba Jutaro told the story in a concise and concise manner about how he had just arrived at the Imperial Guard Hall and was told by Shusuke that Tachibana-kun was now in the bathhouse.

After finishing speaking, Chiba Jutaro stepped into the bathtub and immersed all parts from the chest down into the water.

"Oh...this bathtub is quite big."

Chiba Jutaro doesn't come to the bathhouse very often - because the Chiba family is one of the very few families that has the financial resources to build a private bath.

The small Chiba Kenkan not only has a spacious bathroom, but also has a large number of servants who are always on call and can boil the bath water for you immediately with just one order.

Therefore, in the eyes of a wealthy man like Chiba Jutaro, everything in the bathhouse is quite new.

Qingnobu was naturally quite curious about what Chiba Jutaro said he wanted to discuss with him.

He didn't hesitate to look for him all night long... this must be very important.

But now Qingteng has no spare time or leisure to think about anyone or anything except the General Secretary.

Why did Chiba Jutaro come so early and so late, but he came at this time? Aoto, Kondo and Inoue all expressed this depressing emotion in their hearts at the same time with great tacit understanding.

The house leaked and it rained all night long... As for how to bring Souji to a place where she could rest peacefully, Qingto and the others had not had time to come up with a perfect countermeasure, but a brand new thorny problem popped up...

There is no need for Aoto to ask Kondo and Inoue - Chiba Jutaro, who has just a casual relationship with Souji, must not know Souji's true gender.

In order to protect Souji's secret, Aonto and the others would definitely not be able to take Souji out of the bath in front of Chiba Jutaro.

I wonder if it was Qingdeng's illusion... He always felt that the faint breathing coming from behind him seemed to be thicker, and the pain in the tone seemed to be much stronger...

The change in Souji's breathing made Ayoto clenched his teeth slightly - we must find a way to evacuate Mr. Jutaro as soon as possible!

However... Aonto just started thinking about how to get Chiba Jutaro to leave this place, when he heard the sound of water being poured towards him slowly...

In order to get closer to Aoto, Chiba Jutaro came all the way to Chihiro House to meet Aoto.

Sitting so far apart from each other... this seems a bit too unfamiliar! It's not conducive to the promotion of friendship!

Therefore, Chiba Jutaro walked slowly towards Aotomo while dripping water, and said to Aotobo calmly:

"Ji Jun, let me get straight to the point..."

His strong body was like a solid icebreaker, "bumping" through all the water flow blocking him.

Chiba Jutaro's move immediately shocked Aoto, Kondo and Inoue.

If Chiba Jutaro is allowed to get close to Aoto... then he will most likely find Souji hiding behind Aoto!

At this critical moment, Inoue's eyes flashed with a look of determination.

"Jijun, from August 23rd to August 25th..."

"Uh...! Uh-huh...! Ahh...!"

Inoue suddenly raised his hands and covered his face with force, groaning in pain.

Although the moans were not loud, their volume could reach the ears of everyone present.

Inoue's sudden painful groan naturally attracted the attention of Aotobu, Kondo, and Chiba Jutaro.

"Mr. Inoue." Chiba Jutaro stopped his feet and turned his head to cast a surprised look at Inoue, "What's wrong with you?"

"It's nothing..." Inoue covered his face with both hands and buried his head low, making a weak voice, "I just feel... very dizzy..."

"Dizziness?" Chiba Jutaro's pupils shrank slightly, "Mr. Inoue, are you dizzy?"

"Hmm... maybe... ah... it feels so uncomfortable... I feel like vomiting..."

Looking at Inoue, who was so lively just now, suddenly "dazzled"... Almost at the same moment, Aoto and Kondo's eyes suddenly lit up - they both instantly understood what Inoue wanted.

do what.

Kondo glanced left and right at Inoue and Chiba Jutaro with an expression of sudden realization, and then strode to Inoue's side with an "anxious" look on his face.

"Uncle Gen! Uncle Gen!" Kondo stabilized Inoue's "shaky" body, "Are you okay? Are you okay?"

"Well..." Inoue closed his eyes tightly, tilted his head, and rested his head on Kondo's chest, "It feels so uncomfortable... I feel like my head is getting more and more dizzy..."

"Tsk...it's troublesome. It looks like Uncle Yuan is really dizzy."

Kondo pretended to raise his hand and touched Inoue's forehead, then turned his head and said seriously to Chiba Jutaro:

"Jutaro, can you come over and help? Uncle Yuan's symptoms look very serious. Let's take Uncle Yuan to see a doctor!"

"Okay!" Chiba Jutaro nodded vigorously without thinking.

At this time, Aoto joined in and cooperated with Kondo, Inoue and others in a tacit understanding!

"I'll go with you!"

As Qingdeng spoke, he opened his arms and supported the walls on both sides of the corner of the bath, as if he wanted to stand up.

"Jijun, don't come!"

Kondo said quickly.

"Uncle Gen, it's enough that Jutaro and I are responsible for taking him to the doctor!"

"Someone needs to go back to the Trial Guard Hall and tell everyone in the Trial Guard Hall, 'Uncle Yuan and I won't be back until very late tonight.'"

"Tangerine-kun, I leave this task to you!"

When you take someone to see a doctor, you really don’t need so many people accompanying you. So Jutaro Chiba took the initiative to help Kondo:

"Tachibana-kun, leave Mr. Inoue to me and Isamu!" Chiba Jutaro said seriously.

With your words... I feel relieved!

Qingdeng almost blurted out these words.

After hearing Chiba Jutaro's speech, Aotobu, Kondo and Inoue, who was currently "dazzled", all felt at ease!

Not giving Chiba Jutaro any chance to go back on his word - Kondo set up Inoue in a hurry.

"Jutaro, let's go!"

"good!"

Kondo and Chiba Jutaro helped Inoue to the left and right, and ran out of the bathhouse with the speed of a pig.

"Mr. Inoue, isn't he always in good health... Why did he suddenly feel dizzy..."

"Now that the weather is hot, people are more likely to suffer from heatstroke and dizziness."

…

The conversation between Kondo and Chiba Jutaro gradually drifted away...

Just as the two figures were about to disappear at the mouth of the pomegranate, Qingden noticed that Kondo turned back secretly and looked at him deeply with trusting eyes.

The general manager will be left to you——Kondo's eyes conveyed this message with passionate emotion.

After the presence of Kondo, Inoue, and Jutaro Chiba completely faded away, only Aonto and Souji remained in the huge bathhouse.

Ever since Chiba Jutaro appeared, the big stone that had been hanging in his heart finally fell to the ground... Aomori couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief.

After Hijikata, Kondo and Inoue also made great contributions!
To be continued...