Yukinoshita's Correction Method

Yui Yuigahama her appearance, but it was too late to stop her.

Shizuka Hiratsuka glanced at her. "Iroha Isshiki."

"... I'm sorry." Reluctantly apologizing, Iroha Isshiki turned her head to stare at the floor and tried to catch her breath.

Haruno Yukinoshita turned her head to the side, not because she was sulking, but because she was trying not to laugh.

As a teacher, Shizuka Hiratsuka bowed his head and apologized for his student's rudeness.

"I think all parents have their own considerations, rather than wanting to completely ban or restrict students." Xue's mother shook her head slightly, indicating that she didn't care. "But I'm still a little worried, especially at this time of year. It's easy for things to get heated online, and some people intentionally collect private information... That's why Parents' Association such attention-grabbing activities."

Online public opinion and information leaks... Dong Yunshan is well aware of the seriousness of these issues.

The previous promotional videos and images have all been processed accordingly, also for this reason.

Online public opinion needs attention, and information leaks need to be addressed.

But to throw the baby out with the bathwater is going too far.

Dong Yunshan observed Xue Mu's expression and noticed a strange excitement in her eyes, as if she had discovered something rare and precious.

Dong Yunshan was no stranger to this look.

Back when he and Yukino Yukinoshita weren't officially dating yet, and he was invited to dinner by Yukino's mother, this was the look she gave him.

"You're Iroha Isshiki, right? As you said, parents and schools should teach children what to pay attention to when they're online and how to deal with certain situations. In fact, the school is cooperating in these areas of education." Yuki's mother explained patiently, her tone enthusiastic.

Iroha Isshiki turned her head and met Snow Mother's gentle gaze. Touched by her kind attitude, she seriously considered what Snow Mother had said.

Sure enough... the sense of déjà vu for the Dong Yunshan is getting stronger.

He was very familiar with this process.

First, agree with the other party's statement, briefly aligning yourself with them to reduce their resistance and encourage them to listen attentively to what you have to say, and then...

The smile on Xue's mother's face vanished abruptly, replaced by an undeniable air of authority. "But that's not enough. Even adults who have studied diligently and should possess sufficient judgment can still get into trouble because of online controversies and real-world interference."

Let alone adults?

Snow Mother didn't say it aloud, but through her words, she guided the listener to fill in the blank in their own mind.

The same sentence can have completely different effects depending on whether you hear it from someone else or come up with it yourself.

Iroha Isshiki's lips moved, as if she wanted to refute, but she had lost her initial momentum.

"If it's just listing possibilities," Yukino Yukinoshita unconsciously clenched her fists on her lap, "Then it will never end."

If a dance party is cancelled because of potential problems, then Appreciation Party is also likely to have problems and should not be held either.

Club activities were also dangerous, so they were suspended.

Eating and drinking...

"They might not disappear, but there's no need to add more." A smile returned to Mother Snow's face. "I hope no one has any complaints about the previous Appreciation Party?"

Yukino Yukinoshita was speechless for a moment.

That's the crux of the problem.

Parents' Association reasons to oppose a dance, but the Student Council has no reason to insist on holding one.

As Snow Mother said at the beginning.

"It's not as exaggerated as some people are saying."

If she could simply sit here and articulate the Parents' Association's grievances, there would be no need for the dance.

There's no need to discuss this matter further.

"There are many people who Appreciation Party." Iroha Isshiki finally found her chance. "We are also future graduates and have the right to express our opinions. If we were to issue a survey, the students..."

Young people are still too young... Dong Yunshan sighed inwardly.

If you see a trap, just step into it.

"So, after provoking the parents' dissatisfaction..." Xue's mother tilted her head slightly, "Do you still want to provoke the students' dissatisfaction?"

"I..." Iroha Isshiki's newly raised momentum instantly crumbled.

This is the dilemma faced when communicating with Snow Mother.

Over-interpreting her words will lead to a mental quagmire.

Simply interpreting her words will lead you into a cognitive trap.

"Both parents and students have various grievances about the school, and I've always felt that the leave application process should be simplified a bit more." Dong Yunshan shrugged. "But if it's really simplified, even more people might become dissatisfied. Coordinating and resolving these issues is also one of the school's responsibilities, including this dance party—right, teacher?"

Shizuka Hiratsuka glanced at Dong Yunshan, easily seeing through his little scheme.

"Personally, I don't want to stop holding the dance immediately, as valuing student autonomy is a tradition of our school." As a reliable adult and a responsible teacher, Shizuka Hiratsuka decisively brought the matter to a close with a meeting-summary-like statement when the students were at a disadvantage. "Whether to stop or continue to correct the shortcomings in the plan, further communication and deeper coordination are needed. A decision should be made after all parties have fully exchanged their opinions."

"The teacher's opinion is very pertinent." Xue's mother nodded slowly. "Then, I'll come back another day. Would it be convenient to talk to the school afterwards?"

Shizuka Hiratsuka: "... I will report to my superior."

"Okay." Yuki stood up. "Haruno Yukinoshita, say goodbye to everyone and go back."

"Ah." Haruno Yukinoshita raised her coffee cup. "I'll leave after I finish this."

"Okay." Yukino's mother's smile softened even more. "Yukino, Yunshan, it's time for you two to start thinking more about the wedding arrangements."

Yukino Yukinoshita looked at her mother, her lips moved, but she finally lowered her head and said, "... Yes, I know."

Xue Mu's gaze shifted, fixing on Dong Yunshan.

"As for the wedding," Dong Yunshan met her gaze, "Your mother-in-law can make the decisions."

Yukino Yukinoshita looked up in surprise and saw Dong Yunshan's smiling profile.

Xue's mother noticed her daughter's subtle movements. "You two should probably discuss this some more."

"If it's just a verbal agreement..." Dong Yunshan put her hand on Yukino Yukinoshita's shoulder, "There's still time to discuss it later."

Ultimately, whether or not to grant formal permission will depend on the actual situation that unfolds.

"Naughty." Snow Mother nodded to the others and walked towards the door.

Shizuka Hiratsuka then got up to see the guest off.

The two left the reception room, and the air instantly became quiet, with the faint sound of them exchanging pleasantries outside audible.

"Ugh, I'm exhausted." Haruno Yukinoshita finished her coffee, her brow furrowed, and she lowered her voice, "Being dragged into doing this kind of thing with her... so annoying~"

"Damn it! How could she..." Iroha Isshiki started to say, but then remembered that Yuki's mother's son-in-law and two daughters were also there, so she could only stomp her feet in frustration.

Yukino Yukinoshita looked at her older sister. "Mom, this time..."

"She's a member of the Parents' Association, though it's just a nominal position. But her father, as a prefectural councilor, has close ties with local people. Plus, both of her daughters attend this high school, so someone asked her to handle it, and she personally stepped in." Haruno Yukinoshita waved her hand. "The necessary procedures still need to be followed."

In the end, Yuki's mother's actions did indeed distract Dong Yunshan and Yukino Yukinoshita.

But it would be a grave mistake to think she was only trying to stop them from raising funds to halt the ball.

Even if Snow Mother had her own motives, her actions were all reasonable and justifiable.

Dong Yunshan narrowed his eyes slightly. "A one-way valve."

"Pfft!" Haruno Yukinoshita chuckled softly, "You see it very clearly."

"What? What?" Yui Yuigahama asked curiously, "One-way what?"

"A one-way valve is an automatic valve that only allows the medium to flow in one direction and automatically prevents it from flowing back." Yukino Yukinoshita glanced at Dong Yunshan. "He means that Mom is the one-way valve between the Parents' Association and us."

"Yukinoshita's mother can pass on the parents' dissatisfaction to us..." Komachi Hikigaya recalled Yukinoshita's mother's attitude just now, "While our ideas were directly rejected by her and not conveyed to the parents."

"Because we can't disclose specific parents' information, the only way to get the Parents' Association's approval is through her," Saki Kawasaki to Dong Yunshan. "And she..."

If one wanted to persuade Xue's mother through personal connections, Xue's mother would become a representative of the Parents' Association, stating that it was not her personal wish but the parents' decision.

If you want to communicate with the Parents' Association through formal procedures, you also need to go through Xue's mother, who has her own wishes.

One-track mind, blocked at both ends.

"Tsk." Shizuka Hiratsuka opened the door to the reception room, voicing everyone's thoughts, "This is a real headache."

With a wry smile, Shizuka Hiratsuka took a glass ashtray from a cabinet in the corner and lit a cigarette by the window.

"Teacher," Iroha Isshiki asked with a worried look, "What might the school do?"

"It's hard to say," Shizuka Hiratsuka exhaled a hazy cloud of smoke. "If it's just those photos online, I... including the higher-ups, don't think it's a big problem."

Iroha Isshiki felt a little more at ease.

"But some things don't weigh less than four ounces on the scale," Dong Yunshan said with a smirk, "But they can weigh a thousand pounds."

"That's exactly what I mean. There are always many kind-hearted people in the community who offer valuable suggestions—students' skirts are too short, they're too noisy on the street... When we get feedback to the school, we always say thank you for your advice and we'll pay more attention. At most, we'll call the students in and give them a few words of advice." Shizuka Hiratsuka flicked her cigarette ash into the ashtray. "But if it escalates to the level of the Parents' Association, the problem will be magnified and examined... and the school will have to take appropriate measures."

Iroha Isshiki anxiously pressed, "Could you ask the school to talk to the parents...?"

"It's not that there's no way..." Shizuka Hiratsuka's cigarette swayed between her fingers, "But if you want to continue holding the ball next year, then I shouldn't have interfered."

Iroha Isshiki bit her lower lip lightly. "We can't always rely on others..."

"That's not what I meant..." Shizuka Hiratsuka paused, "Well, you could understand it that way—so, what do you plan to do?"

"Let's fix the problems with the plan first..." Yukino Yukinoshita shook her head halfway through her sentence, realizing that doing so was almost pointless. "We still need to find a way to gain the parents' understanding during the coordination period..."

Realizing she had been too vague, Yukino Yukinoshita stopped and raised her hand to press her temples.

Halfway up, feeling the gentle massage from Dong Yunshan, Yukino Yukinoshita let out a soft breath, and her body relaxed.

Based on Yukino Yukinoshita's reaction, Dong Yunshan adjusted her strength. "Solving the communication problem is of paramount importance..."

"Senior," Iroha Isshiki suddenly spoke up, "Don't take this matter to heart."

Yukino Yukinoshita.

"You have more important things to do, and you really shouldn't focus your energy on the ball." Iroha Isshiki took a deep breath. "I will try my best to handle this myself. Most importantly, if you can resolve this on your end, things should go more smoothly at the ball."

Yukino Yukinoshita and Dong Yunshan exchanged a glance and nodded slightly. "So, what are your plans?"

"Hmm~~~" Iroha Isshiki moment, "Let's solve the communication problem first."

Dong Yunshan: "?"

Iroha Isshiki clenched her fist and tapped it against her palm, making a soft "snap" sound, "Then, during the coordination period, find a way to gain the parents' understanding."

Yukino Yukinoshita: "..."

Iroha Isshiki's eyes grew brighter and brighter. "There are still problems with revising the plan!"

Komachi Hikigaya blinked. "Um... that sounds kind of familiar."

"Oh right, this sounds familiar..." Yui Yuigahama realized, "Isn't this what Little Yukino and Yunshan said? It's exactly the same."

Saki Kawasaki: "At least the order was changed."

"What I mean is, first revise the issues in the plan, and then create specific documents." Iroha Isshiki gestured with her hands, "Then send the documents to the school and the Parents' Association to ensure smooth communication and gain the parents' understanding."

"It actually seems feasible?" Shizuka Hiratsuka extinguished her cigarette, a hint of surprise on her face. "After all, verbal communication inevitably leads to discrepancies during the transmission process."

"You learn from your mistakes," Haruno Yukinoshita chuckled. "It's a direction to strive for."

"Then let's work towards this goal for now!" Iroha Isshiki clapped her hands vigorously. "Let's revise the existing plan first, and then make targeted additions based on the feedback from the Parents' Association!"

"Alright, that's all for today." Shizuka Hiratsuka gave a slightly weary smile. "Everyone, go home now."

Chapter 797 Innocence and Innocence

"Ouch!" Yukino Yukinoshita hugged Dong Yunshan tightly and bit his shoulder.

Dong Yunshan stroked Yukino Yukinoshita's hair, feeling the warmth and hidden tremor in her gentle bite.

"In some ways, the plan went quite well; the ball did provide excellent cover for our actions," Dong Yunshan said softly. "Hasn't my mother-in-law already focused her attention on the ball? With Iroha's continued efforts, the results can be even better."

"I feel like she didn't use much energy..." Yukino Yukinoshita's voice was muffled. After saying that, she realized she was still biting Dong Yunshan, so she let go, tilted her head back, and continued, "She still has enough energy left... to do other things."

"That makes sense. Then we should prepare properly."

"Hmm." Yukino Yukinoshita released Dong Yunshan, sat on his lap, and looked at him intently. "We should revisit the previous plan..."

Dong Yunshan pulled her back into his arms. "Shouldn't we get some rest?"

"Huh?" A small question mark appeared above Yukino Yukinoshita's head, her big, icy blue eyes blinking.

"Because we don't know what she's going to do, we can't overexert ourselves right now. Otherwise, when we really encounter a problem, we won't be able to make the right judgment because we're too tired." Dong Yunshan gently kissed her forehead. "To cope with emergencies, we need to eat well, sleep well, and rest well."