Yukinoshita's Correction Method

The people involved in the ball gathered in the conference room for a final thank-you party to reward everyone who had worked hard to organize the ball.

The long table was laden with snacks and drinks, and the people who had participated in the dance gathered around it, chatting and laughing in small groups.

There were members of clubs and Student Council, bands performing, and teachers and parents helping out.

Iroha Isshiki looked around, and after confirming that everyone was holding a paper cup, she nudged Yukino Yukinoshita next to her with her elbow. "Yukino- senpai, let's have a drink."

"Hmm?" Yukino Yukinoshita was a little confused, but still raised her paper cup to her.

"It's not us," Iroha Isshiki added, "It's just to start a toast."

"Start?" Yukino Yukinoshita frowned slightly, then turned to look at Dong Yunshan, "Brother."

"Leave it to me." Dong Yunshan flashed a hearty smile, cleared his throat twice to draw everyone's attention, and said, "Thanks to everyone's help, the ball was a complete success! My heartfelt thanks to everyone involved; you all worked so hard. I hope this will become a regular event at Sobu High School, leaving all students with such wonderful memories—cheers!"

"Cheers!" Everyone happily raised their glasses and drank it all in one gulp.

Yukino Yukinoshita reminded Iroha Isshiki, "The student council president should also say a few words."

"Ah... alright." Iroha Isshiki waved, her smile adorable. "Everyone, eat and drink well, please don't be shy~"

"Oh!" everyone responded enthusiastically.

They ate and chatted, sharing interesting stories from the event and appreciating each other's hard work.

During the event, many parents, curious about the core members who organized the dance, came over to say hello and remark on their remarkable achievements at such a young age.

Dong Yunshan recalled the students on the list who corresponded to their parents, praised the alumni who had already graduated, and thanked the parents for their hard work.

In the blink of an eye, I saw Yuki-mother approaching with Haruno Yukinoshita.

Snow Mother's smile remained as gentle as ever, "It's a really nice activity."

Before Dong Yunshan could speak, Yukino Yukinoshita beside her had already put down her paper cup, bowed politely, and said, "I am truly grateful for your support this time. It was thanks to your guidance that we were able to finish smoothly."

Dong Yunshan blinked, and then saw Xue Mu return the greeting respectfully.

"You flatter me," Snow Mother replied politely. "It would be a great help if you could accept our unsolicited suggestion."

After finishing her formal social pleasantries, Xue's mother smiled and said, "You've fulfilled your responsibilities beautifully. I'm very pleased."

Yukino Yukinoshita blushed slightly and glanced at Dong Yunshan beside her.

Dong Yunshan nodded slightly.

Yukino Yukinoshita took a deep breath. "Actually... there's something else I want to tell Mom."

"Oh?" Mother Xue tilted her head slightly, then her gaze fell on Dong Yunshan. "What exactly is it about?"

"Let's go somewhere else," Dong Yunshan said, taking Yukino Yukinoshita's hand. "There's a more suitable place."

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Special Building, Service Club Activity Room.

Dong Yunshan opened the door, turned on the light, and entered the place where it all began.

Since Yukimura and Haruno Yukinoshita were not from the school, Shizuka Hiratsuka- sensei also came along.

"So this is where you hold your club activities." Snow Mother looked around the activity room and nodded gently. "It looks quite interesting."

Behind the activity room, next to the changing room, are the fitness equipment used by Dong Yunshan; in the middle by the window is the bar belonging to Saki Kawasaki Komachi Hikigaya, with various beverage making machines on it; on the other wall hang some event photos taken by Yui Yuigahama, trinkets and magazines collected by Hihama Yui, and reference books that Yukino Yukinoshita often looks at.

Yukino Yukinoshita walked behind the bar. "What would you like to drink?"

"No need for such trouble," Snow Mother chuckled. "Black tea will do."

"Okay." Yukino Yukinoshita agreed and began preparations.

Haruno Yukinoshita, Yuki-mama turned to look at Dong Yunshan: "You came here specifically to say something, didn't you?"

"There's a lot I want to say," Dong Yunshan said, taking out a prepared folder. "Let's start with the financing issue of Cloud Snow Tea."

"This is no longer a problem." Snow's mother glanced at the folder but didn't open it. "You did a great job before, is there anything else to worry about?"

"After reflecting on it, I feel I didn't do a good enough job." Dong Yunshan met Xue's mother's gaze without flinching. "In this matter, I failed to consider the issue comprehensively and overlooked the situation on the family's side."

"Don't worry about it," Xue's mother comforted her with a smile. "You've already done exceptionally well compared to your peers. For other problems, it's okay to rely on your elders appropriately."

"That's true." Dong Yunshan nodded gently. "When I was very young, my parents would let me work on my own if they were sure I could do it. This fostered my independence, but it also made me always think about solving problems on my own."

It takes some time for the water to boil, Yukino Yukinoshita sat down next to Dong Yunshan to wait.

"I met with my father-in-law recently and we talked a lot." Dong Yunshan took Yukino Yukinoshita's hand. "It was only after my father-in-law reminded me that I realized I could rely on my family a little more."

The kettle made a faint sound as the water inside heated up, losing its previous calm and gradually approaching a boil.

"It's definitely easier for boys to communicate with each other," Snow Mother said, covering the corners of her slightly upturned mouth with her fan. "I think so too, but there are some necessary steps that can't be omitted."

"Indeed." Dong Yunshan smiled. "Just like children will eventually have to leave their parents' care, but leaving their parents' care directly will inevitably make their lives very difficult."

Snow Mother narrowed her eyes instantly.

Whoosh~

Hearing the sound of the kettle, Yukino Yukinoshita and walked towards it.

Pour hot water into the glass teapot; the tea leaves slowly rise to the top and then quietly sink back to the bottom.

Yukino Yukinoshita poured tea into cups and handed them to everyone.

Shizuka Hiratsuka picked up her teacup, gently blew on it, and looked through the rising steam at the two people talking.

As a Japanese literature teacher, Shizuka Hiratsuka was very clear about this.

Generally speaking, the main point is usually what comes after "[but]".

But Dong Yunshan's statement is the opposite.

He added the later content to explain the earlier points.

Others might not be able to understand what Dong Yunshan meant.

However, for someone like Yuki-mother, whose every word carries a deeper meaning, the meaning was already quite clear.

Chapter 826 Facing the Problem

Children will eventually have to leave their parents' care.

What day is this?

These are the days when parents believe their children are ready to be independent...

Or does the child feel the need to be independent?

Shizuka Hiratsuka had witnessed too many family conflicts stemming from this.

Now... it seems like I'll have to watch it all over again.

"Hearing you say that makes me very happy." Mother Xue's eyes were gentle. "At first, I was worried that it might be too early for you two to get married. But with this dance and what you just said... even though you're still in high school, you already have a good understanding of family education. After your child is born, you will definitely grow into excellent parents."

That is to say, he is still a high school student. Although he understands a little about education, he does not have children yet and cannot be considered an excellent parent, much less qualified to guide real parents... Shizuka Hiratsuka sipped her hot tea, savoring the lingering sweetness.

"We understand this all too well. Last year, Yukino and I took care of Xixi together. Although we tried our best to prepare, we were still inevitably overwhelmed." Dong Yunshan paused. "However, having our parents entrust Xixi entirely to our care is a unique experience for us. When our own child is born in two years, imagining that experience will make us much more at ease."

High school students can accomplish many things independently, and parental trust is more helpful for children's growth than distrust... Shizuka Hiratsuka gradually adapted to the temperature of the hot tea.

"We'll help out then, like taking care of the kids and relieving some of your work stress..." Snow's mother paused, "Well, we'll see how things go then."

Let's talk about these things when we actually have a child... Shizuka Hiratsuka swallowed the tea in her mouth, feeling it was time to take a sip.

"Actually, we've already been considering this." Dong Yunshan pushed the folder towards Yuki-chan. "I want to spend more time on things I enjoy, so... I plan to hand over the decision-making power for Cloud Snow Tea entirely to Sister Haruno."

Shizuka Hiratsuka could not hide her surprise and almost spat out her tea.

She had been keeping an eye on Cloud Snow Tea situation, and Shizuka Hiratsuka was well aware of how tight the cash flow was at the Yukinoshita Family's construction company.

We talked a lot about Cloud Snow Tea during our New Year's dinner.

Shizuka Hiratsuka wasn't surprised that the Yukinoshita Family wanted the Cloud Snow Tea.

Dong Yunshan was given away directly, which Shizuka Hiratsuka genuinely didn't understand.

"The success of Cloud Snow Tea owes much to your decisions. Its future development will also depend on you." Mother Xue's smile remained unchanged. "Even if we hand over decision-making power to Haruno Yukinoshita, you won't have much of an easy time."

"The Kyoto Branch has already proven Sister Haruno's capabilities, and Sister Haruno will certainly be able to control its future development as well." Dong Yunshan tapped her temples lightly with two fingers together. "As long as one small problem is solved."

Snow Mother's gaze sharpened. "Are you referring to the problem that you didn't do a good enough job?"

"That's right." Dong Yunshan revealed a perfectly timed expression of self-reproach. "If I could have secured the funding independently, I wouldn't have had to worry about any more trouble later."

"Oh?" Snow Mother tilted her head, her question tinged with curiosity and accusation, "What kind of trouble are you referring to?"

"Once she accepts investment from the family-related interest groups, my sister's situation will become extremely difficult," Yukino Yukinoshita said calmly. "As one of the founders, she is responsible for Cloud Snow Tea; as a representative of the family-related interest groups, she also has to make a statement. Whatever decision she makes, it will be interpreted by one side as favoring the other."

"That certainly sounds difficult." Yuki's mother glanced at her. "Haruno Yukinoshita, do you think you can't do it well?"

"Who knows~" Haruno Yukinoshita fiddled with her teacup, then suddenly broke into a mischievous smile. "But thinking about it, watching the two sides fight would be quite fun."

"Necessary conflict can indeed help control the situation, but it's important to strike the right balance," Xue's mother said earnestly. "We can't just watch the show; we need to guide different stakeholders to express their dissatisfaction within permissible limits, maintaining a dynamic balance where everyone has their moments of victory and defeat."

Therefore, internal strife is not a problem at all, and may even be a benefit... Shizuka Hiratsuka looked at Yukino Yukinoshita, clearly this reason was not enough.

"Regardless of the losses from internal struggles, the investments from family stakeholders will bring about irreversible changes," Yukino Yukinoshita explained. "The family's deep involvement will shift Cloud Snow Tea's primary goal from building a strong brand to providing stable cash flow and business for the family, distorting incentive mechanisms, talent structure, and corporate culture, and completely changing Cloud Snow Tea's development direction."

"This is indeed a problem that deserves attention." Snow Mother nodded approvingly. "Haruno Yukinoshita, you need to finalize the relevant rules and regulations as soon as possible to prevent this from happening again."

"Ugh~" Haruno Yukinoshita drawled in dissatisfaction, "Let's leave it to Yunshan."

"He's not familiar with this," Xue's mother reminded her. "You take the lead and give him time to get acquainted."

Wow... Shizuka Hiratsuka really didn't expect that even though Yukino Yukinoshita had spoken so seriously, Yukinoshita's mother not only didn't back down, but also gave Haruno Yukinoshita even more power.

"I'm afraid that will be difficult to achieve," Yukino Yukinoshita said coldly. "The family-related interest groups invested in Cloud Snow Tea in order to obtain corresponding returns. The better Cloud Snow Tea develops, the higher the returns will naturally be. However, during the expansion process, Cloud Snow Tea will find it difficult to make a profit. The construction industry already has tight cash flow. Once someone can't hold on and chooses to withdraw, it will interrupt Cloud Snow Tea's development, leading to more people withdrawing. At that time, if we want to raise funds again, we will still have to face the current problem... no, it will be an even more serious problem than now, after all, family-related interest groups have already invested."

Yuki-mother snapped her paper fan shut, revealing a face devoid of any smile. Her icy gaze lingered briefly on Yukino Yukinoshita before piercing Dong Yunshan: "Family Isolation Clause?"

I guessed it before I even saw it... Dong Yunshan recalled the look that Yuki-mother gave Haruno Yukinoshita before.

Given Haruno Yukinoshita's personality, when Yukino's mother mentions black tea, she will most likely happily raise her hand and suggest that she wants coffee or fruit tea instead.

But... what we're talking about today is resistance in the truest sense.

Dong Yunshan handed over the decision-making power to Haruno Yukinoshita, and then used the Family Isolation Clause to isolate the family's influence, so Cloud Snow Tea became Haruno Yukinoshita's personal platform.

She certainly wouldn't waste her rebellious spirit on what to drink.

Chapter 827 Wishes and Dreams

"Compared to short-term financing convenience, Cloud Snow Tea needs long-term development potential more." Dong Yunshan raised one eyebrow. "As my mother-in-law said before, many of the family-related stakeholders have doubts about the future development of Cloud Snow Tea. From this perspective, they are not the investors Cloud Snow Tea needs."

"Your judgment is very convincing, being able to complete two rounds of financing single-handedly. Using legal documents to complete internal restructuring and role definition, initiating financing with a clear governance structure... the idea is good, but in practice, the results may not meet expectations." Snow Mother revealed a cold, unsmiling smile, her icy gaze fixed on Dong Yunshan's brow. "Just like how Haruno Yukinoshita legally has decision-making power, but in reality, the decision-maker is still you. Legally separating you won't change your status as the heir to the Haruno Yukinoshita family."

"As long as the legal documents are complete and have the corresponding validity, then those concerns can be dispelled." Yukino Yukinoshita tightened her grip slightly on Dong Yunshan's leg. "In this regard..."

"This kind of work must be done, but it's not enough," Snow Mother interrupted. "How about this: you will inherit the family business and complete the actual separation of Haruno Yukinoshita from the family."

Haruno Yukinoshita's gaze sharpened.

"Mom has always known you're not interested in family matters." Madam Xue looked at her eldest daughter with gentle and kind eyes. "But you've never been willing to give up the family for anything you want to do, so Mom can only give you everything she has. If running Cloud Snow Tea is truly what you want to do, Mom is willing to support you in doing what you truly want to do."

Learning Chinese literature is really useful... Shizuka Hiratsuka meticulously organized her thoughts.

Snow Mother knew that Haruno Yukinoshita did not want to inherit the family business.

But Haruno Yukinoshita has never had anything more she wanted to do.

The kind of thing you'd be willing to give up your family business for.

Or to put it more bluntly.

Haruno Yukinoshita never truly resisted.

Therefore, it was absolutely right for Snow Mother to give her the best she had.

Yuki's mother never said she didn't support Haruno Yukinoshita doing what she liked.

The problem is that Haruno Yukinoshita has nothing she likes, so her mother naturally never supported her.

Now that the opportunity for Cloud Snow Tea is before us, Xuemu's intentions are quite clear.

Is running the Cloud Snow Tea Haruno Yukinoshita's wish, or is it a form of rebellion?

With Snow Mother willing to provide support, resistance becomes impossible.