Yukinoshita's Correction Method
sharp...
Dong Yunshan finally understood what Haruno Yukinoshita had been talking about.
Just as Dong Yunshan had guessed, after Haruno Yukinoshita handed over the strategy to Yukinoshita's mother, Yukinoshita's mother wanted to run it herself.
This also aligns with Dong Yunshan's impression of Snow Mother.
Dominant and possessive.
From the very beginning, Dong Yunshan's intended opponent was not Haruno Yukinoshita, but Yukinoshita's mother.
At this stage, the Dong Yunshan project was successful.
The problem lies with Xue's father.
In Dong Yunshan's view, Yukinoshita's mother is the one who calls the shots in the Yukinoshita Family.
Xue's father was merely an obedient executor.
But he overlooked the fact that even an ordinary executor can accumulate a wealth of experience over time.
Moreover, Xue's father was no ordinary person.
Those who are chosen by Snow Mother are certainly not just obedient.
He has a set of skills for dealing with his domineering mother, Snow.
Xue's father did not deny Xue's mother's idea, but instead offered further support from a father's perspective.
What the eldest daughter has, the second daughter should also have.
Snow Mother wants to run it herself, no problem.
Open a branch for the second daughter as well, to distract Xue's mother from her work.
She runs two stores by herself, so she certainly doesn't have the same hands-on approach as someone running just one.
Naturally, they would delegate more tasks to their daughters.
In this way, Snow Mother's desire to do it herself was fulfilled.
Haruno Yukinoshita's desire to work hard on her own was recognized.
Yukino Yukinoshita's desire to compete with her older sister was granted permission.
The complex contradictions involving multiple parties were thus resolved amicably.
Congratulations! Congratulations!
Chapter 603 Warm Kotatsu
If the first round of confrontation was an older person offering advice to a younger one...
The second round of confrontation then involved the middle-aged politician making moves against his opponent.
Dong Yunshan politely declined Xue's father's advice, so he naturally had to face Xue's father's tactics head-on.
This technique is called -- making dumplings.
What conflict or contradiction is there?
We're all one family.
What kind of additional investment dilutes equity?
I just want to treat my two daughters equally.
Don't you want me to treat everyone equally?
You entrusted the Tokyo Branch to Haruno Yukinoshita, which must have been out of trust in her. You couldn't possibly be hoping she would fail so you could step in and turn the tide to prove your own worth, could you?
If you trust Haruno Yukinoshita, does that mean you don't trust Yukino Yukinoshita?
"Kyoto is too far." Dong Yunshan frowned slightly. "Yukino still has to go to school."
"That's the same idea," Yuki's father suggested. "How about we let Haruno Yukinoshita be in charge of the Kyoto store and Yukino in charge of the Tokyo store?"
"But Sister Haruno has been planning for the Tokyo store for a long time." Dong Yunshan's eyes flickered slightly. "Now, sending her to the Kyoto store..."
"You also prepared a lot for the Kyoto store, right?" Mr. Xue flicked the bottle. "It's fine to exchange them. We're all partners, there's nothing that needs to be kept secret."
They not only want two branches, but also the development plan for Dong Yunshan.
Dong Yunshan truly realized that Xue's father might not have much status in the Yukinoshita Family.
Not only Xue's mother, but even her two daughters were above him in status.
But that doesn't mean he lacks ability; it's just because they are family.
When facing outsiders, he remains a middle-aged politician who has spent his youth in society and served as a member of parliament, possessing both social experience and political skills.
Unlike Xue's mother's forceful suppression from her dominant position, Xue's father's approach of going with the flow from a moral high ground successfully transformed a brutal business confrontation into a loving family collaboration.
"...Indeed." Dong Yunshan closed her eyes slightly. "However, I still need to discuss this matter with Yukino."
"That's right." Xue's father patted Dong Yunshan on the shoulder. "A family should communicate more."
In the second round of the confrontation, Dong Yunshan, like Xue Fu in the first round, chose to avoid the fight.
After that, it was just a normal meal. After finishing his meal, Dong Yunshan got into his car and left.
"So promising for his age," the store manager said, wiping the counter. "Young people these days are truly remarkable."
"I've only ever seen one... two people this skilled," Xue's father raised his glass. "Thinking about it now, I really miss those days."
"Two?" The store manager was taken aback. "Is there one more?"
"Now..." Xue's father turned his head to look at the shop door, "Brother Yan?"
"Pork chop rice bowl." A middle-aged man wearing sunglasses opened the door and sat down next to Xue's father. It was Dong Yunyan. "A bottle of ice-cold beer."
"Two bottles," Xue's father added, handing the other person a cup. "Before we knew it, it was time for Yunshan to head out too."
"It's about time," Dong Yunyan poured himself a beer. "He's always a little ahead of his peers."
"You think it's just a little bit?" Xue's father clinked glasses with Dong Yunyan, then took a large gulp of beer. "My lovely daughter..."
"Actually..." Dong Yunyan said seriously, "My son is also very cute."
"I didn't realize that," Xue's father admitted. "Why don't you remind me?"
"How do you feel when you see your daughter wrapped in curtains, pretending to be a princess?"
Snow's father thought for a moment and said, "Cute."
"I think so too." Dong Yunyan's lips twitched. "Children pretending to be adults are always adorable."
"He doesn't seem to be faking it."
"Because he's very good at pretending." Dong Yunyan tapped his temple. "The difference between adults and children isn't here."
Moving his fingers to his chest, Dong Yunyan whispered, "It's here."
Xue's father took a big gulp of beer and nodded in deep agreement.
He has met many elderly people, yet their minds are almost like those of children.
Ultimately, maturity itself does not refer to the increase of age.
"So, you're just watching?"
"It's enough to just watch the child stumble and fall in the grass." Dong Yunyan picked up his chopsticks. "Only when he's walking towards the cliff should we reach out and stop him."
"But home is right on the edge of a cliff... we can't be too careful." Xue's father stared at the bubbles in his wine glass. "When can we have a proper get-together?"
Dong Yunyan raised his glass. "Listen to the child."
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When Dong Yunshan returned home, Haruno Yukinoshita, having likely received prior notice, was already standing at the door.
"Bye-bye~" Haruno Yukinoshita waved goodbye as she got into the car, her gaze lingering on Dong Yunshan. "I didn't expect you to... see you later."
Dong Yunshan raised one eyebrow and waved as she watched the car drive away.
"I'm home." Dong Yunshan pushed open the door.
"Welcome back~" Yukino Yukinoshita stood in the entryway. "What did you say, sister?"
"He didn't say anything," Dong Yunshan said, changing his shoes. "He was just hinting that you and she had talked about something."
"As expected..." Yukino Yukinoshita said angrily, "She kept asking us... How could I possibly tell her something like that!"
"Your older sister probably just wanted to see you blush." Dong Yunshan skillfully picked up Yukino Yukinoshita. "Actually, I quite like it too..."
"... Terrible." Yukino Yukinoshita gave him a light tap on the chest. "Have you eaten?"
"Grilled mackerel set meal"
"Not full?"
"Save some room in your stomach for when you come back to eat your cooking."
Yukino Yukinoshita gently sniffed his neck. "Hadn't been drinking?"
"I didn't drink a drop."
Yukino Yukinoshita nodded in satisfaction. "Put me down, I'll go make dinner."
Let's go together.
"Go change your clothes first."
Okay~
After changing into loose loungewear, Dong Yunshan and Yukino Yukinoshita made dinner together. After eating and drinking their fill, they tidied up a bit and then snuggled up on the sofa to rest.
Yukino Yukinoshita wriggled in Dong Yunshan's arms, skillfully finding the most comfortable position.
Dong Yunshan adjusted the blanket, then suddenly remembered something. "Come to think of it, it seems like it's about time we used the Kotatsu."
"Kotatsu..." Yukino Yukinoshita murmured, "Yui Yuigahama seems to have started using it last month."
"I'll go get the Kotatsu." Dong Yunshan stood up. "Wait a moment."
Kotatsu is simply a low table with an electric heater installed underneath.
Lay a thick, special blanket on the table and then cover the table with it.
Yukino Yukinoshita washed the fruit and placed it on the table.
The two of them put their legs into the Kotatsu, and as the heater worked, their crossed legs became even warmer.
Chapter 604 What I Want
The Kotatsu seems to have a magical power; once you put your legs in, it's hard to get them out.
Dong Yunshan peeled an orange, broke off a segment, took a bite, nodded in satisfaction, and handed it to Yukino Yukinoshita.
Yukino Yukinoshita took it casually, broke off a piece, put it in her mouth, and took a bite.
Almost at the same time, Dong Yunshan's face wrinkled, and he looked at Yukino Yukinoshita with a smile in his eyes.
Yukino Yukinoshita opened her mouth expressionlessly, revealing a perfectly intact orange segment on her tongue.
Dong Yunshan's smile froze.
Now it's Yukino Yukinoshita's turn... she can't laugh.
Dong Yunshan embraced Yukino Yukinoshita, generously sharing the flavors she had tasted.
The orange segments were being wantonly poked and prodded; helpless attempts to dodge were futile.
Then a sour smell filled the air...
It wasn't particularly sour.
Yukino Yukinoshita gently punched him twice, her eyelashes fluttering, and she closed her eyes, savoring the sweetness in her mouth.
"Hoo~" Yukino Yukinoshita rubbed her warm legs against the Kotatsu, breathing out hot air as she glared at him angrily. Then she turned her gaze to the fruit on the table, preparing to find a sour one to teach the childish Dong Yunshan a lesson.
Dong Yunshan pulled her into his arms and fed her grapes.
Yukino Yukinoshita gently twisted her body in protest, and then... dared not twist anymore.
It 'Kotatsu...
"Today..." Dong Yunshan said as he fed Yukino Yukinoshita grapes, "I talked to my father-in-law about the branch store."