Yukinoshita's Correction Method Chapter 100

"It was just by chance that we got to know each other a little," Dong Yunshan replied. "Later, I helped him with some things, and he helped me with some things. Gradually, our relationship grew closer."

"It doesn't seem as simple as it sounds." Yukinoshita's mother nodded slightly. "It seems Shinonome is quite good at making friends, so... what about a girlfriend?"

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girlfriend?

Yukino Yukinoshita paused slightly in her grip on the sword.

Based on her understanding of Dong Yunshan, there's a high probability that Dong Yunshan will remain single.

Although he is a high school student, Dong Yunshan perceives himself as an adult.

Yukino Yukinoshita even suspected that Dong Yunshan considered himself a mature adult when he was in junior high school, or even elementary school.

Therefore, in his eyes, his peers were basically all immature children.

Let alone romantic relationships, Dong Yunshan rarely manages to even treat others as equals.

What about finding someone older?

That won't work either.

Because older women would treat him like a child.

But Dong Yunshan felt that she was no longer a child.

When there are conflicts between people, and they can't even understand each other, how can they possibly fall in love?

Unless Dong Yunshan can adjust his mindset, he will find it difficult to find a suitable romantic partner.

Or perhaps he encounters a peer who is similar to him, whose thought patterns and behavioral logic far surpass those of his peers, someone who can understand his thoughts, comprehend his state, and guide him in the right way...

"Many people think that way." The appetizer was only a bite-sized portion. Dong Yunshan placed his knife and fork side by side at an angle. "Someone like me should have a girlfriend by now, but I've been single until now."

The messenger removed the plates and cutlery and served the soup.

Many table manners are essentially service instructions, designed to avoid disrupting the flow of conversation or causing unnecessary misunderstandings.

The same meaning can be expressed differently by different people.

The same expression can be interpreted differently by different people.

Therefore, a standard procedure is needed to avoid misunderstandings.

Yukinoshita's mother looked Dong Yunshan up and down, then nodded gently, "Yes... such situations do occur."

It would be somewhat impolite to look someone up and down like that under normal circumstances.

But this scrutiny at this moment seems more like a careful assessment of the condition of the Dong Yunshan.

By carefully observing and scrutinizing the situation before giving a definitive reply, it makes it seem as if Yukinoshita's mother had listened attentively and observed carefully before drawing a conclusion, rather than giving a casual, perfunctory response.

"However, given your qualities, the chances of being rejected if you take the initiative are very small," Yukinoshita's mother asked with a smile, her tone light and cheerful. "Is it because you haven't met the right person yet?"

"Well..." Dong Yunshan paused, "It's a bit complicated to explain."

"Try the soup first." Yukinoshita's mother also picked up her knife and fork. "I'm very curious about your views on love. Haruno Yukinoshita and Yukino don't usually talk to me about these things. It's rare to hear from you... Ah, I seem to be rambling on."

"No, that's not true. Many people are curious about that." Dong Yunshan picked up a spoon and drank some soup. There wasn't much soup, just a tiny bit at the bottom of the plate, and it was cold. It was gone in a few sips. "In my opinion, love is not a necessity of life, but a luxury."

Haruno Yukinoshita blinked. "This doesn't seem like a young person's view on love."

"That's why I've remained single until now." After the soup was removed from the table, Dong Yunshan picked up her knife and fork to enjoy her main course.

Yukinoshita's mother tilted her head slightly. "It doesn't sound complicated."

In just a few words, Dong Yunshan had finished ordering the Tokachi Wagyu beef fillet for the main course, and the waiter then brought out the French Rougier foie gras. "It's complicated to explain."

"Yukino," Yukinoshita's mother's eyes flickered, "What do you think?"

"Basic human survival needs, such as food, safety, and a sense of belonging, do not depend on love. Love is more like a spiritual upgrade, a higher, non-essential need after basic necessities are met, similar to the emotional premium brought by luxury goods." Yukino Yukinoshita put down her knife and fork, answering seriously as if she were in an interview. "Buying luxury goods requires a certain economic foundation, and managing a romantic relationship also requires corresponding abilities. Moreover, love, like luxury goods, is something we see often, but only a small portion of it is real."

While Yukino Yukinoshita was speaking, Dong Yunshan ate two more pieces of bear meat and venison, and tore off two pieces of bread to dip in sauce.

The waiter tried hard to control his expression, but a hint of surprise still showed in his eyes.

"You understand it very well." Yukinoshita's mother unfolded her folding fan, "But you haven't considered its limitations."

Yukino Yukinoshita's eyes flickered slightly as she pondered, "To regard love as a luxury is essentially an affirmation of the value of emotions, but also an alienation of feelings. Love is not a mass-produced, standardized commodity in a display case, but a handcrafted item that requires both parties to work together to maintain. Its inherent value is not based on the initial investment in establishing the relationship, but rather on the uniqueness cultivated over a long period of time by both parties."

Oh wow~

Haruno Yukinoshita and ate.

Compared to Dong Yunshan, who's a tough nut to crack, her younger sister is practically powerless against her mother.

Although the tennis incident made Dong Yunshan and Yukino Yukinoshita famous, Yukinoshita's mother didn't actually have any particular thoughts about it.

I just brought Yukino Yukinoshita to calm down.

It's not that I necessarily want to stop her, but I hope that Yukino Yukinoshita won't act on impulse and make a life-altering decision.

But this tactic won't work if the Dong Yunshan is here.

The only solution is to find another way to help Yukino Yukinoshita calmly consider the relationship between the two and its future development.

What method?

A meal is enough.

Most children can't handle the pressure of meeting their parents.

Having a meal at a high-end restaurant, speaking politely and courteously, can create immense social pressure for ordinary high school students.

A few teasing words or a subtle shift in the atmosphere can easily trigger a defensive mindset.

In severe cases, it can trigger a stress response.

Taking table manners as an example, knowing table manners indicates that one has received the relevant education or learned the relevant knowledge.

It's okay if you don't understand; asking questions openly and honestly demonstrates a young person's sincerity and humility.

The worst thing is when someone doesn't understand but stubbornly refuses to ask, blindly experimenting on their own, and then getting angry when corrected...

Going a step further, ask about their family situation, their future plans, and offer to help in a friendly manner... these are all legitimate topics.

The mother didn't need to do anything excessive; Yukinoshita Dong Yunshan revealed her true form on her own.

If her true form is truly unbearable to Yukinoshita's mother doesn't need to do anything; Yukino Yukinoshita herself will come to her senses.

If one is neither arrogant nor humble, and behaves with proper manners, Yukinoshita's mother would need to do even less.

What a wonderful child! Let's observe him further and nurture him.

The problem is that Yukinoshita's mother encountered the same problem that Haruno Yukinoshita had encountered.

Both of them believed that Dong Yunshan and Yukino Yukinoshita had something going on.

There isn't a problem.

Completely innocent.

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Just like Dong Yunshan and Yukino Yukinoshita said:

"It's just a meal, why are you so nervous?"

Compared to Dong Yunshan's relaxed demeanor, Yukino Yukinoshita seemed a bit too tense.

Although she is usually a little nervous around her mother, she was noticeably more nervous today.

So Yukinoshita's mother changed the subject, Yukino Yukinoshita subconsciously answered seriously.

Dong Yunshan means that love is too much of a luxury for him, so he won't actively pursue it for the time being.

Yukino Yukinoshita's view is that love is like a luxury, but ultimately it is not a true luxury. It is not about making a lot of sacrifices all at once when you decide to start a relationship, but about the long-term effort from both parties.

Dong Yunshan: I don't want to be in a relationship right now.

Yukino Yukinoshita: You can give it a try.

Both of them made valid points on the issue.

But in this context... the situation is different.

Having subconsciously completed the dialectical thinking and spoken her answer, Yukino Yukinoshita immediately sensed something was amiss.

Saying this makes it sound like she wants to be in a relationship, but Dong Yunshan is indifferent.

Of course, she knew that she and Dong Yunshan were completely innocent.

The problem is, my mother is here too.

Yukino Yukinoshita, unconcerned with others' misunderstandings or opinions.

But family members are different.

Especially the mother.

Yukinoshita's mother truly acts based on her own judgment, taking appropriate actions to guide the outcome she desires.

This process will inevitably involve interference with Yukino Yukinoshita and Dong Yunshan.

Yukino Yukinoshita is still correcting the Dong Yunshan.

If the mother did something, it could very well ruin everything.

Yukino Yukinoshita looked anxiously at Dong Yunshan, wondering how to remind him;

Haruno Yukinoshita looked expectantly at Dong Yunshan, awaiting his intriguing response;

Yukinoshita's mother looked at Dong Yunshan with scrutiny, pondering his current thoughts.

Under the watchful eyes of the three, Dong Yunshan ate a Wagyu ribeye tri-flavored dish, a hairy crab roe grilled dish with sea urchin foam, and a Wagyu beef and foie gras golden pyramid dish.

"Hmm?" Another plate was cleared away. Noticing the quiet atmosphere, Dong Yunshan looked up, her clear eyes filled with respect and enjoyment for the food. "What's wrong?"

Haruno Yukinoshita and burst out laughing, her shoulders shaking uncontrollably.

Yukinoshita's mother glared at her with icy eyes.

Her appearance is exactly the same as when Yukino Yukinoshita glares at Dong Yunshan.

Haruno Yukinoshita immediately stopped smiling.

He put on a stern face and looked at Dong Yunshan.

Puff!

He laughed out loud again.

Yukinoshita's mother snapped her folding fan shut with a soft click, "You and Yukino seem to have slightly different ideas."

"This is the complicated part I mentioned earlier; everyone has different ideas, which makes the discussion complicated." As the new main course was served, Dong Yunshan picked up her knife and fork, then, remembering they were in a conversation, put them down. "I feel we share the same idea."

"Oh?" Yukinoshita's mother looked at Dong Yunshan with interest. "The same?"

"Many handicrafts are top-tier luxury goods, and collaborative production is a lengthy process." Dong Yunshan tapped his temples with two fingers together. "So I'll research how to collaborate with my partner if I want to work together, but I won't choose a partner just because I want a handicraft."

"After all, this is a major life decision, so we should consider it carefully." Yukinoshita's mother nodded gently, her gaze softening further. "Then you..."

Noticing that Dong Yunshan was looking at her intently, waiting for her to continue, Yukinoshita's mother put down her folding fan. "Eat first."

The lavender cheesecake mille-feuille is filled with Furano goat cheese and lavender honey between its flaky layers, topped with roasted pumpkin puree and pine nuts, and drizzled with a special balsamic vinegar paste. The acidity breaks up the richness of the cheese and brings out the subtle aroma of lavender.

Two bites and it's done.

The plan succeeded... Yukino Yukinoshita and methodically cut her steak.

She had just asked Dong Yunshan to order more to shut her mother up.

Seeing how happily Dong Yunshan is eating, how could Yukinoshita's mother possibly interrupt?

Yukinoshita's mother glanced at Yukino Yukinoshita and easily discerned her thoughts.

But Yukinoshita's mother didn't take it to heart; no matter how much the Dong Yunshan could eat, it needed to stop and rest for a while.

Haruno Yukinoshita noticed her mother's expression and almost burst out laughing again.

The mother had no idea about the Dong Yunshan's appetite.

One main dish after another was served and then taken away.

The waiter has never been this busy in all the years he's worked here.

During the meal, the head chef even came out to greet them. Noticing that one loaf of bread was missing from the table, and seeing Dong Yunshan enjoying the bread so much, he tentatively inquired about the taste.