Yukinoshita's Correction Method

Dong Yunshan noticed his expression. "You noticed he seemed off too?"

"He's helped me so much in the past, and I was hoping I could help this time... no, I was thinking that even if I couldn't help, it would be good for him to confide in me." Tobe Kakeru pulled at his hair. "But... well, that's true. Although I often consult with him, he's never consulted me about anything, so naturally he won't confide his troubles to me. I'm not as capable as him, so I can't help much... So, Brother Shan, if it were you, you could probably do things I can't do—that's what I think."

"Even if I hadn't deliberately glanced at you," Dong Yunshan looked at Tobe Kakeru, whose face was full of hope, "You would still have come after me for help, right?"

"As long as he can be happy," Tobe Kakeru smiled forlornly. "Even if it's not me who makes him happy, it doesn't matter."

Dong Yunshan warily distanced herself. "You absolutely mustn't let Hina Ebina hear you say that."

"...Indeed." Tobe Kakeru nodded in agreement, waved his hand, and said, "I won't continue running with you. Let's wait for Yamato and the others."

"Mm." Dong Yunshan waved in response and sped forward.

The bell signaled the start of lunch break, Dong Yunshan finished running early, changed back into her uniform, and went to the Service Club activity room.

Yukino Yukinoshita opened the bento box she had brought and brewed a pot of black tea.

Saki Kawasaki's drinks are delicious, but after drinking them so often, a little black tea now and then brings a whole different flavor.

"I'm finished eating." Yukino Yukinoshita pushed the rest of her food to Dong Yunshan, holding her teacup and watching Dong Yunshan eat with gusto. She understood even more why her mother had acted that way during their first meal together.

Eating itself is a pleasurable and satisfying experience.

Because of her figure management and eating habits, Yukino Yukinoshita doesn't eat much.

Watching Dong Yunshan eat heartily can bring a sense of pleasure similar to tasting it yourself.

and...

"This is especially delicious." Dong Yunshan picked up a piece of tempura. "Ah~ let me have another bite."

"It's always like this..." Yukino Yukinoshita puffed out her cheeks, opened her small mouth to eat, and said, "I'm probably going to gain weight again."

"You're exercising more now than before, so of course you need to consume more nutrients." Dong Yunshan felt the food tasted even better. "The weight gain isn't fat, it's muscle."

Yukino Yukinoshita placed her small hand on his waist. "What kind of exercise did you mean?"

"The amount of exercise we do together," Dong Yunshan blinked. "Oh~ you thought I meant...?"

"Keep eating." Yukino Yukinoshita warned, her little face flushed, "You're not allowed to daydream while you're eating."

"Didn't you just...?"

Yukino Yukinoshita declared confidently, "I've finished eating."

Dong Yunshan: "... Yes."

After lunch, Dong Yunshan briefly explained the day's investigation, "... That's about it, basically nothing much."

"That was to be expected." Yukino Yukinoshita glanced at the date. "The deadline for submitting the graduation development survey is the end of the month, so there's still time."

"His questionnaire has already been submitted, and Teacher Hiratsuka should know about it." Dong Yunshan shook his head. "But since it's personal information, given the professor's personality, he would never leak it."

"Yui Yuigahama said she'll be going shopping with Hina Ebina this weekend, I'll ask her about it then." Yukino Yukinoshita nodded. "We'll have to wait until next week."

"Then let's put this matter aside for now." Dong Yunshan took the teacup handed to him by Yukino Yukinoshita. "How about we go to Tokyo this weekend?"

"I'd also like to visit Kyoto." Yukino Yukinoshita's eyes flickered slightly. "I'd like to take inspiration from the cultural and creative products in Kyoto for the Disney collaboration design."

"Taking the Shinkansen?"

"Hmm, faster." Yukino Yukinoshita Dong Yunshan, suddenly shifted downwards. "Oh, right, there's one more important thing when we get to Tokyo."

"Something important?"

"Hmm." Yukino Yukinoshita's lips curled up. "I'll buy you one... no, two pairs of pantyhose, so you can alternate wearing them."

Dong Yunshan's expression froze. "Huh?"

"What?" Yukino Yukinoshita glared at her. "You're allowed to let me wear it, but I'm not allowed to let you wear it?"

Dong Yunshan: "... Xu."

Chapter 741 Different Experiences

"The Orange C Americano, with its refreshing taste and health benefits from vitamin C supplementation, became the top-selling product during this period, accounting for 35% of sales revenue." Kana, the store manager of the Tokyo Branch, further explained the report's findings. "As a core product anchored in the healthy trend positioning, the Kale Series has demonstrated potential far exceeding other products after the beverage offerings were integrated across the three stores. It boasts significantly high average order value and high repurchase rates, contributing 20% of the gross profit of the trendy beverage segment, with a repurchase rate as high as 22%."

Dong Yunshan turned to look at Yukino Yukinoshita beside her. "Are you relieved now?"

"This is just the beginning." Yukino Yukinoshita flipped through the report with a serious expression. "What about the customer base? And the corresponding feedback?"

"Our target customers are primarily office workers in nearby buildings who are concerned about weight management, and university students who prioritize health. They are less price-sensitive and more focused on the health benefits and perceived quality of the products, which perfectly matches the high average order value of the Kale Series." Kana paused for a moment. "Most of them reported that the taste is slightly raw, leaving room for further improvement."

"I've considered this as well." Yukino Yukinoshita frowned slightly. "The current taste is already at its limit. To improve it further, we would need to reduce the dietary fiber content or increase the syrup, which would contradict the original health-oriented approach."

"Then..." Kana suggested, "How about offering an option to upgrade to zero-calorie candy for an extra cost?"

Yukino Yukinoshita's eyes flickered slightly. "I'll go back and talk to the R&D staff to see which zero-calorie candy has the least impact on the taste."

"I feel that people who choose health drinks should be prepared to have an unpleasant taste to some extent," Dong Yunshan tapped the file. "Just like people who work out are prepared for muscle soreness."

"You mean... not tasting so good is part of the characteristics of a healthy drink?" Yukino Yukinoshita murmured. "If it tasted particularly good, consumers would feel that the advertised health benefits were fake."

"The pursuit of health comes at a price. Early health drinks, like green juice, often sacrificed taste, reinforcing the association that health means bad taste." Dong Yunshan tapped his temples with two fingers together. "Consumers generally believe that healthy ingredients have an unpleasant flavor, while unhealthy additives are the source of deliciousness."

"So you mean..." Yukino Yukinoshita hesitated, "To ignore these feedback?"

"Or we could go a step further." Dong Yunshan's lips curled up, a smug smile reminiscent of Yukino Yukinoshita's familiar expression appearing on his face. "We could launch an even worse-tasting, but healthier, drink."

"By comparing it to other drinks, we can make consumers feel that the kale drink tastes pretty good." Yukino Yukinoshita flipped through the report, "But the premise is that consumers will actually try this drink. How could they possibly—"

She seemed to have thought of something, and her voice suddenly paused.

"Looks like you thought of that too." Dong Yunshan picked up the Orange C Americano next to him. "This doesn't actually taste as good as plain orange juice."

"Kale Americano?" Yukino Yukinoshita nodded. "The caffeine and dietary fiber are perfect for refreshing and cutting through the richness after lunch—that'll do for now, Kana. I'll discuss it with you again when there are promotional events later."

"Okay." Kana got up and saw the two off, watching their backs as she felt a pang of emotion.

Young people these days are really something else.

When I was their age, I was still struggling with the issue of choosing a major in my senior year of high school.

They have already begun to decide on the business direction of a top-selling tea shop.

Kana initially chose to work at the Tokyo Branch because Yukino Yukinoshita's attitude in handling problems reminded her of her own initial aspirations when she first started working.

At the time, Kana only regarded Yukino Yukinoshita as an innocent young lady who was naive about the ways of the world. It wasn't until Yukino Yukinoshita truly demonstrated her excellent planning ability that Kana truly witnessed Yukino Yukinoshita's capabilities.

The recent development of the Kale Series also made her realize the vision of Yukino Yukinoshita and Dong Yunshan.

Without their family's help, Yukino Yukinoshita and Dong Yunshan might not have achieved what they have today.

Even without their family's help, the two of them would have achieved something great with their abilities.

I heard that both of them had good grades in school, so I imagine their daily conversations must involve very complex knowledge.

"So..." Yukino Yukinoshita linked arms with Dong Yunshan, "What kind of pantyhose do you want to wear?"

Dong Yunshan's gaze swept over the plastic mannequin wearing pantyhose. "You actually bought it...?"

Yukino Yukinoshita placed her small hand on Dong Yunshan's waist. "Did you think I was joking?"

"No..." Dong Yunshan coughed lightly, "I just felt it was a bit hard to find."

"Don't worry about that." Yukino Yukinoshita tugged at Dong Yunshan's arm. "I checked before we came. There's a shop around here that has it..."

After walking for a while, the two stopped.

"While I can't be sure if there's a shop here..." Dong Yunshan looked at the wall in front of her, "I can be sure there's no shop here."

"It should be over here..." Yukino Yukinoshita looked around, her tone filled with doubt.

"Let me see." Dong Yunshan reached out and took the shopping guide chart. "Let's go, it's over here."

Yukino Yukinoshita, arm in arm with Dong Yunshan, followed beside him like a wronged little wife, looking around defiantly, trying to find the mistake she had just made.

"I understand." Yukino Yukinoshita's eyes lit up, and she pointed to the side, "It's in this direction."

Dong Yunshan reached out and grabbed her wrist, turning it to point to the target store on the other side. "Yes, in this direction."

"Gulp..." Yukino Yukinoshita clenched her fists unwillingly and walked into the store with Dong Yunshan.

This is a professional sock brand store. Its core philosophy is to make socks like shoes, not to pursue fast fashion, but to focus on the fit, functionality, comfort and high-quality craftsmanship of socks.

Unlike the small, medium, and large sizes in ordinary stores, this store offers socks in eight different sizes, taking into account the width of the foot and even the leg lines to ensure even pressure distribution.

"Welcome." The sales assistant bowed and greeted them, but did not immediately follow them closely. Instead, she let the two browse at their own pace. Only when Dong Yunshan and Yukino Yukinoshita turned their attention to her did she approach them immediately. "What type of socks would you two like?"

"Panty stockings," Yukino Yukinoshita replied succinctly.

"That's what I'm wearing," Dong Yunshan added.

The sales assistant winked, her expression perfectly controlled. "The men's are over here, please follow me. Judging from this gentleman's physique, he must be a regular at the gym, right? We have quick-drying compression socks that support muscles and promote circulation."

"This is great!" Dong Yunshan's eyes lit up. "That's exactly what I need..."

"Don't rush with athletic socks." Yukino Yukinoshita tightened her grip on his arm slightly. "Let's choose some everyday socks for him first."

"For everyday wear..." the sales assistant said with a smile, "Is it for wearing at home or going out?"

"Hmm?" Dong Yunshan asked curiously, "Is there a difference?"

"These are winter outdoor wear, a wool blend, warm, breathable, and soft. We also have thermal socks, made with thermal yarn, lightweight and with a warming sensation." The sales assistant then led the two to another side, "For loungewear, we have these sheer, invisible styles, as well as lace, gradient, and fishnet styles..."

Dong Yunshan: "...?"

"Outdoors!" Yukino Yukinoshita blushed and pulled Dong Yunshan to the other side.

After careful comparison, Yukino Yukinoshita chose two for Dong Yunshan.

She was even more shy than Dong Yunshan when it came time to pay.

Back home, after washing and drying the newly bought pantyhose, Yukino Yukinoshita couldn't wait to urge them on.

"Put them on!" Yukino Yukinoshita blue eyes crinkled with amusement. "Hurry up."

"No problem." Dong Yunshan took the pantyhose and easily put them on. "Wow! Feels good!"

Dong Yunshan moved around a bit and did a few warm-up exercises.

"The pressure is just right, it fits snugly and is comfortable." Dong Yunshan bounced around a couple of times. "Not bulky at all."

Yukino Yukinoshita puffed out her cheeks slightly. "No!"

"Huh?" Dong Yunshan tilted her head in confusion. "What's wrong?"

"You..." Yukino Yukinoshita stared at Dong Yunshan's legs encased in pantyhose, the muscles clearly defined. "You should be ashamed... embarrassed... embarrassed..."

"Uh..." Dong Yunshan thought for a moment, then put her legs together, turned her body to the side, and covered her eyes with her hands, "Don't look..."

"It's too late!" Yukino Yukinoshita said sullenly, "And she's so shy she's just being perfunctory."

"This shouldn't be..." Dong Yunshan murmured, "Could it be that my acting skills have declined?"

"You were just being perfunctory!" Yukino Yukinoshita pushed Dong Yunshan onto the sofa, then sat on his lap, holding his shoulders. "That doesn't count. Be shy again."

"You're shy, so you have to start over?" Dong Yunshan supported her waist to prevent her from falling. "It's a bit too difficult."

"Hmm..." Yukino Yukinoshita pursed her lips, staring at him unwillingly. Suddenly, her eyes flickered, and her soft fingertips gently traced a line on Dong Yunshan's leg.

Dong Yunshan's body stiffened instantly. "Huh? This feeling..."

"It's different from usual, isn't it?" Yukino Yukinoshita's lips curled up slightly, her fingertips playfully drawing circles on his leg. "I can hear a soft Sasa sound."

"Indeed." Dong Yunshan maintained his position supporting Yukino Yukinoshita with one hand, while the other hand slid elsewhere. "It's a very unique feeling..."

Yukino Yukinoshita is wearing pantyhose now too.

"You..." A lovely blush slowly crept onto Yukino Yukinoshita's fair cheeks. "Don't move~"

Dong Yunshan gently pecked her lips. "I think I know how to be shy now."

"...Terrible." Yukino Yukinoshita bit her lower lip. She had originally wanted to take it slow, but since Dong Yunshan was so arrogant, she certainly wouldn't let him off the hook. "Your pantyhose seem different from mine."

"Indeed, the waistline is lower, the steps are wider, and..." Dong Yunshan paused, sensing Yukino Yukinoshita's touch, "Speak."

Exploring the differences in the design of the pantyhose, Yukino Yukinoshita Yukinoshita's icy blue eyes reflected Dong Yunshan's blushing face, her voice tinged with amusement. "Looks like you really do know how to be shy now."

Dong Yunshan's Adam's apple bobbed. "If you continue like this, you'll become even more shy."

Yukino Yukinoshita paused, then her eyes narrowed dangerously. "You dare threaten me?"

"I dare to do it..." Dong Yunshan hugged Yukino Yukinoshita and they fell onto the sofa. "It's not just a threat~"

"No..." Yukino Yukinoshita gently pushed Dong Yunshan's chest, "We haven't laid out the blanket yet."