Chapter 222: Antique Shop (1) (1/2)

Nagoya is the capital of Japan’s Aichi Prefecture. In size, it was second only to Tokyo, Osaka, and Yokohama.

Feeling that she was just an amateur magazine column writer and never published any books, moreover, she did not want to be seen by the readers attending the gathering, Naoko asked the venue staff to cancel her seat.

At her insistence, the forty years old Young Writer Association President finally agreed to her request.

Thus, Naoko hid in the crowd, very happily held her sweetheart’s arm as they strolled the venue.

Looking at the crowd of people, Lei Yin said to her, “Let’s leave this place, it’s too noisy here.”

Naoko hesitated, “I don’t think this is appropriate, let’s wait until the book signing event, and then we can leave.”

“Don’t worry, there are so many writers here, they won’t notice if one or two are missing. Didn’t you say you want to take me to see your grandma? Now is a good opportunity.”

Hearing Lei Yin’s words, Naoko’s eyes flashed with excitement and immediately agreed.

After they walked out of the venue, Naoko said with a smile, “Ah, what a great day, it’s good to be out here.”

Looking at her beautiful smile, Lei Yin cannot help but lower his head to kiss her pretty face, and then said, “Didn’t you just say this is not appropriate?”

Holding his arm, Naoko charmingly scolded, “Hate, you’re the one who encouraged me to go out.”

Lei Yin smiled and then said, “Visiting someone without bringing anything is not good, let’s go buy some gifts first.”

“Okay.” Seeing how attentive her sweetheart was, Naoko was very happy.

The two then went to the nearby mall to buy some gifts first.

Naoko’s grandma’s antique shop was located in Shikemichi, a small historical street in Nagoya.

At this historical street, which dates back to 18th century Japan’s mercantilist era, there was ancient warehouses, temples, and handicraft shops. It was filled with rich Japanese traditional folk style, which was one of the must-see places for tourists to visit in Nagoya.

When they arrived at the door, Lei Yin sized up this antique store. It was a typical Japanese traditional shop. The shop area was very big and has a house attached to the back. The structures were mostly made of wood and appeared antique. From Naoko’s introduction, this antique shop has more than sixty years of history. It was the crystallization of her grandfather’s effort.

After arriving here, Naoko was excited like a child. She impatiently pulled Lei Yin into the shop.

Inside the shop, they saw a middle-aged woman carefully wiping the goods on the shelves. Naoko said to the woman, “Aunt Soshi.”

Hearing the sound from behind, the woman immediately turned her head. Seeing that it was Naoko, her whole face lit up and said in a pleasant surprise, “Naoko, you’re here.”