Yukinoshita's Correction Method

"That depends on... um... how you want to help me..." Yukino Yukinoshita's voice trailed off, "If it's this kind of help... it won't offer any advantage... slow... slow down..."

"This is just a supplementary explanation." Dong Yunshan slowed down her movements slightly, then suddenly sped up again. "Doing it yourself and having someone help you are completely different experiences, right?"

"Terrible... I... um... would never do something like that..."

"Real?"

"Mmm~" Yukino Yukinoshita blushed, even her jade-like ears turned red, "Without you... I wouldn't have gone to run the branch store..."

"You mean operating branch stores?"

"Otherwise what?" Yukino Yukinoshita glared at her angrily, her fierce gaze softening and becoming alluring as Dong Yunshan's eyes sharpened. "Let's... let's get serious."

It seems to Kotatsu.

"So, you think I should offer help?"

Yukino Yukinoshita's voice trembled slightly. "What do you mean?"

"I meant..." Dong Yunshan paused, "What do you think?"

"... Gulp." Yukino Yukinoshita made a reluctant sound, her cold eyes narrowing slightly, "Guess whether I guess or not?"

"I guess you... hiss!" Dong Yunshan's body stiffened.

Yukino Yukinoshita a smug snort, "Serves you right for being naughty~"

"How about... we talk later?"

"No way." Yukino Yukinoshita puffed out her cheeks slightly. "That would take a long time."

"Then we won't wait."

"Don't... talk about serious things... um~" Yukino Yukinoshita covered her mouth with her small hand, her eyes gleaming as she glared at Dong Yunshan, her soft, sweet voice drifting out, "Suddenly... you're being inappropriate~"

Dong Yunshan embraced Yukino Yukinoshita's warm, slender waist Kotatsu: "Let's continue our conversation..."

"Wait... wait a minute..." Yukino Yukinoshita nestled against Dong Yunshan's chest, pursing her lips to try and catch her breath. She tried for a while without success, and could only open her cherry lips slightly, panting. "This kind of thing... there's no need to worry about it..."

"Don't you need it?"

"Whether you help or not... Mother..." Yukino Yukinoshita's voice paused unnaturally. Mentioning her mother at this moment made her involuntarily...

Dong Yunshan's breathing became momentarily disordered.

"Whether you help me or not... people will think you've helped me..." Yukino Yukinoshita noticed Dong Yunshan's reaction and bit his shoulder in annoyance. "Besides, I really don't have any experience running a store before, and my abilities are indeed lacking. Of course I need your help—there's no denying that. And do you really think that if you don't help me, the branch's operation will be completely according to my ideas?"

"Is that not allowed?"

"Of course not. I've tried to correct you for so long, making you have my competitive spirit... and you've tried to correct me for so long, making me learn your way of thinking..." Yukino Yukinoshita kissed Dong Yunshan's ear. "My thoughts... already have your shape. Even if I had to do it myself, I would still think of you... your way..."

Chapter 607 On the Kotatsu

"It's not like there's only one possibility..." Yukino Yukinoshita tilted her head back so that Dong Yunshan could kiss her more comfortably. "If the Tokyo store is more successful than the Kyoto store... phew... things will be much simpler~"

Kotatsu, Yukino Yukinoshita had to gently wriggle out a little bit from inside the Kotatsu.

The steam wafting from the Kotatsu wafted down Dong Yunshan's arm and into Yukino Yukinoshita's clothes.

"At that time, some people might think it was your ability, not my help." Dong Yunshan inhaled the fragrance of Yukino Yukinoshita's hair. "But in the end, your ability and my help are the same."

"So it seems... um... wait a minute... let me finish..." Yukino Yukinoshita's voice was tinged with a muffled sob, "If both stores succeed, the situation will actually become a little more complicated."

"It really is true..." Dong Yunshan's hand returned to Yukino Yukinoshita's smooth back, and with a pinch and a flick of his fingers, he helped her untie her restraints. "If both stores lose, it can help both sides calm down a bit. If both stores succeed, it will only make each side feel that they are not wrong, which will further escalate the conflict."

Yukino Yukinoshita glared at him reproachfully, trying to calm herself down from his teasing. "Then... can we continue with your previous plan?"

"If we continue then..." Dong Yunshan seriously considered the feasibility of it, "Some people want to gain control of Cloud Snow Tea before it fully matures, and I also hope to make those people give up their ambitions as much as possible before Cloud Snow Tea reaches its critical growth period... Hmm?"

While deep in thought, Dong Yunshan noticed Yukino Yukinoshita's movement and turned to look at her flushed face.

Yukino Yukinoshita instinctively looked away, then glared back defiantly. "Is that not allowed?"

Dong Yunshan gently kissed her forehead. "Wait a minute."

"Mmm..." Yukino Yukinoshita responded softly, then her body trembled slightly. "You... um~ didn't you say you'd wait a moment?"

"Yeah~" Dong Yunshan hugged her a little tighter, "Let's talk later."

"Mmm~" Yukino Yukinoshita tilted her head back and covered her mouth with Dong Yunshan's to stop the sound she couldn't control.

Kotatsu.

Yukino Yukinoshita sweating a lot and was too lazy to move.

Dong Yunshan had no choice but to help lift her out of the Kotatsu.

But without the warmth of the Kotatsu, it's a bit cold.

Dong Yunshan then put the fruit on the table aside and placed Yukino Yukinoshita on the Kotatsu.

Thus, the beauty that was originally hidden inside the Kotatsu was fully revealed to Dong Yunshan.

Her disheveled hair cascaded down her back, making Yukino Yukinoshita and snow-white.

Somewhat flustered, Dong Yunshan glared weakly at the mischievous Yukino Yukinoshita she straightened her clothes.

Under her glare, Dong Yunshan finally calmed down and stopped causing trouble, instead helping her tidy her clothes.

Oops.

Dong Yunshan couldn't take her eyes off Yukino Yukinoshita was biting her lower lip and trying hard to control herself.

Yukino Yukinoshita, her cheeks flushed, lay on the Kotatsu. The thin layer of fragrant sweat on the tip of her nose reflected the hazy light. Her loose-fitting loungewear was neat, but it couldn't hide the disordered breathing of her body.

Unable to bear Dong Yunshan's burning gaze, Yukino Yukinoshita could only close her eyes and avoid looking at him.

However, by blocking out vision, the other senses become more acute.

Yukino Yukinoshita had no choice but to reopen her eyes and raise her arms to him. "Hold me~"

Dong Yunshan bent down Yukino Yukinoshita into her arms.

Yukino Yukinoshita's slender arms wrapped around his neck.

That way you won't see it!

Yukino Yukinoshita gave a smug hum, but what came out was an even more melodious voice.

Oh no, if I hug like this, it seems like I might bump into something even more...

By the time they realized this, it was too late.

--

"To put it simply," Dong Yunshan recalled the discussion he had with Kotatsu Yukino Yukinoshita inside...outside...above...beside... in the kotatsu, "The current situation is that because Yukino is in charge of the Tokyo Branch's operations, her decision to run for Student Council needs to be carefully considered."

Just by looking at Dong Yunshan's expression, Yukino Yukinoshita could guess what he was thinking. She gave him a playful pat on the waist as a warning. "What are we going to do about Iroha Isshiki's request if I can't be the Student Council? That's what we need to consider now."

"Wait a minute," Yui Yuigahama raised her hand like a primary school student, "There are more important things to discuss."

"That's right." Saki Kawasaki nodded in agreement. "We need to figure that out before we can talk about anything else."

"Or rather..." Komachi Hikigaya tilted her head, "I can't concentrate on anything else until this is explained clearly."

"Hmm?" Yukino Yukinoshita looked up. "What is it?"

The three pointed to her hand. "What is this?"

Yukino Yukinoshita glanced to the side. "The engagement ring."

"Oh~~~" Yui Yuigahama exclaimed in realization, "So it was... um?"

"An engagement ring?!" Saki Kawasaki stared at Dong Yunshan instantly. "You two are engaged already?"

She didn't skip any episodes.

Why did it suddenly fast forward to the engagement...?

That's correct.

Both of them have experience raising children.

"I felt like this was bound to happen sooner or later..." Komachi Hikigaya murmured, "But they're engaged so soon? Yunshan, you just had your birthday... Ah! Was it your birthday?"

"Yes." Dong Yunshan nodded. "It's on my birthday."

Yui Yuigahama looked thoughtful. "So you took Monday off because you were...?"

Yukino Yukinoshita blushed instantly, wanting to stop him, but not knowing how.

Yui Yuigahama clenched her fist and tapped it against her palm. "On your honeymoon, aren't you!"

"A honeymoon specifically refers to a trip or vacation taken by newlyweds after the wedding to celebrate their marriage and spend time together. Traditionally, there is no such thing as an engagement honeymoon..." Yukino Yukinoshita paused, "However, in recent years, many people have indeed taken trips to celebrate their engagement. Yunshan and I didn't go out; we just... wanted to rest for an extra day."

Chapter 608 New Candidate

I guess that counts as a rest.

Yukino Yukinoshita brushed aside her long hair that was hanging over her shoulders.

Um.

Sleeping is, of course, rest.

"That's great~" Yui Yuigahama rushed over and hugged Yukino Yukinoshita tightly. "Congratulations!"

Yukino Yukinoshita reluctantly caught her to prevent her from falling.

"Finally, this day has come... It doesn't seem like it's been that long. Congratulations on your engagement!" Komachi Hikigaya clapped her hands happily. "We definitely have to celebrate this properly... Hmm... after we're done with everything."

"Congratulations!" Saki Kawasaki said with a touch of emotion, "It feels like just yesterday we were getting engaged."

Dong Yunshan reminded them, "We're the same age..."

Saki Kawasaki: "Oh yeah..."

Having gotten used to taking care of her younger siblings at home, Saki Kawasaki always subconsciously adopts the role of an older sister when interacting with others.

Yui Yuigahama and Komachi Hikigaya carefully admired the engagement rings, Saki Kawasaki looked at them for a while before turning her gaze to Dong Yunshan: "Now that you're engaged, it means... there are some issues you have to face?"

"This branch operation is a manifestation of the problem." Dong Yunshan smiled and, with Yukino Yukinoshita's addition, briefly explained the current situation to everyone.

"Hmm~~~" Yui Yuigahama that's the case, Little Yukino really isn't suited to continue running for Student Council. Otherwise, given Little Yukino's personality, she would definitely try to handle both at the same time and exhaust herself."

Dong Yunshan raised one eyebrow. "See, I'm not the only one who thinks this way."

Yukino Yukinoshita glared at him.

Komachi Hikigaya nodded. "And compared to the Student Council, the Tokyo Branch is clearly more important."

"After all, it involves the development of Cloud Snow Tea, as well as future marriage and post-marital life..." Saki Kawasaki deeply sympathized, "We really should think of some other ways to address Iroha Isshiki -kun's request."

"Me! Me! Me!" Yui Yuigahama had a brilliant idea. "How about I run for office?"

All eyes turned to them instantly.

"Uh..." Yui Yuigahama, "I don't think... this is appropriate?"

"In terms of popularity alone, you are indeed a good candidate," Yukino Yukinoshita said carefully, "However..."

"Are you not very good at it?" Yui Yuigahama clenched her little fists. "I'll work harder in that area!"

"Ability is secondary," Dong Yunshan shook her head, "The main problem is that our personalities aren't a good match."

"Personality...?" Yui Yuigahama blinked. "You mean the problem of being observant of others' expressions and afraid to express your own thoughts? I'm working on that~"

"From a relatively negative perspective, you often have to read people's faces and compromise yourself," Dong Yunshan said, raising her hand and turning it over. "But from another perspective, you can detect subtle changes in other people's emotions, you have strong empathy, and you are willing to care for and cherish others."

"Is that so...?" Yui Yuigahama smiled shyly. "So that's how it can be seen."

"It's not a problem to care about other people's feelings; the real problem is only caring about other people's feelings while suppressing your own thoughts." Yukino Yukinoshita looked at Yui Yuigahama with a look of relief. "Now, you can bravely express your own thoughts."

"Oh~" Komachi Hikigaya suddenly realized, "But Yui Yuigahama can't completely ignore other people's feelings."

"It's relatively easy to voice your own opinion..." Saki Kawasaki vaguely understood what Dong Yunshan and Yukino Yukinoshita meant, "But it's more difficult not to listen to other people's voices."

"That's exactly what I mean," Dong Yunshan added. "The Student Council needs to lead the Student Council, preside over various meetings, formulate annual policies, manage and allocate the budget, plan and execute various activities, and become a bridge of communication between students and the school... In this process, you will inevitably come into contact with many people, and you will be able to perceive their emotions, which will then become your pressure."

Yui Yuigahama Dong Yunshan's train of thought, Yuigahama Yui pondered, "It seems... that's how it is..."

Whether she can perform the duties of Student Council is secondary; the main issue is that she will most likely not feel happy after becoming Student Council.

"As for me..." Komachi Hikigaya sighed, "I have neither Yui Yuigahama's popularity nor Yukino's abilities."

"I don't care about other people's feelings," Saki Kawasaki said, swirling the glass in her hand. "But I'm busy developing new flavors."

"I have a lot to do too..." Dong Yunshan looked at everyone, "Do you have any recommendations?"