Yukinoshita's Correction Method

Dong Yunshan wiped the floor clean with kitchen paper towels. "Is there anything else you need to do?"

"Yes, I do." Yukino Yukinoshita opened her arms. "Hug me~"

As Yukino Yukinoshita wrapped her arms around his neck. Dong Yunshan put one arm around her shoulder and the other around her legs, carrying her towards the bedroom.

Yukino Yukinoshita whispered in Dong Yunshan's ear, "Honey~"

Dong Yunshan: "What's wrong?"

Yukino Yukinoshita swung her fair legs. "Are you tired?"

"Of course I'm not tired." Dong Yunshan nuzzled her nose. "This amount of exercise is nothing."

"Since you've put it that way," Yukino Yukinoshita said softly, "Then I want..."

Dong Yunshan's Adam's apple bobbed, her voice filled with anticipation. "You want...?"

"I want you to give me a massage." Yukino Yukinoshita kissed his ear, her warm breath tickling his skin. "This is just the first step~"

Chapter 917 Physical Discomfort

"I don't even dare to talk to them anymore." Yui Yuigahama down on the table, her face pressed flat. "No matter what I say, it feels like they're showing off..."

"Agreed~" Komachi Hikigaya fiddled with her phone. "It wasn't so noticeable last semester, but as soon as this semester started, you could immediately feel that the atmosphere was completely different—a lot of people didn't come to school."

"After all, most of the course content was completed by the end of the last semester, and the third semester only serves as a formality to wrap things up." Yukino Yukinoshita turned the pages of her book. "The results of the Recommendation Admissions and the AO Admissions are out, and those who are preparing to work after graduation are starting to prepare for their jobs."

"The school tacitly approves of this and even encourages it," Dong Yunshan further explained. "After all, many people are still preparing for the unified exams, and having people who already know the results on campus would affect the exam preparation atmosphere and the mindset of the students preparing for the exams."

"Although I'm only a second-year student, I completely understand how that feels." Iroha Isshiki imagined it for a moment, "If I were studying hard for exams and saw my classmates happily enjoying school life... even if I knew it was the result of their hard work, I wouldn't be able to control my emotions so easily."

"Those who have already achieved results, those who are diligently preparing for exams, those who are getting ready for work, and those who are lost and confused..." Yui Yuigahama sighed, "I feel like I could accidentally say the wrong thing."

"Then I won't say." Saki Kawasaki skillfully mixed the drink. "Just live your own life."

"That won't work either..." Iroha Isshiki shook her finger, "It would be seen as arrogant."

"After all, we used to have a good chat," Komachi Hikigaya, resting her chin on her hand. "Suddenly not saying anything can easily lead to misunderstandings."

"Looks like my strategy of not chatting with my classmates from the start was the right one." Saki Kawasaki divided the prepared drink into several glasses. "Try it."

"Thank you~" Yui Yuigahama happily took a cup, tasted it, and said, "Hmm... it tastes pretty good."

"It has a..." Komachi Hikigaya's expression was somewhat subtle, "A very unique flavor."

Iroha Isshiki took a sip, glanced at it suspiciously, and then took another sip incredulously. "It tastes a bit like... but that shouldn't be..."

Yukino Yukinoshita frowned slightly, put down her cup, and looked at Saki Kawasaki with a rather complicated expression. "They really succeeded in the research."

Dong Yunshan took a sip and nodded in satisfaction. "Hmm, it's perfect as a flagship product this summer."

"Wait, wait, wait!" Yui Yuigahama hurriedly waved her hands. "A flagship product? Or something we specifically researched? Are you sure you don't want to reconsider? It feels a bit like..."

Saki Kawasaki succinctly summarized. "The socks were soaked in water."

"Yes! That's the taste!" Iroha Isshiki clapped her hands. "I was just thinking about that!"

Komachi Hikigaya's expression froze. "You mean, this flavor is the target of our research?"

"It's essentially the effect of Butyric Acid," Yukino Yukinoshita explained. "Butyric Acid is found in glutinous rice, and it's also found in durian."

"No wonder..." Iroha Isshiki's gaze shifted slightly. "Senior, is this also your idea?"

"Our previous drinks were mainly focused on taste, but this time we want to try a new marketing approach," Dong Yunshan chuckled. "The unique flavor of our Glutinous Rice Fragrant Lemon Tea can generate considerable buzz with just a little guidance."

Even Saki Kawasaki, the person who developed it, wasn't sure. "Are you sure this flavor will be acceptable?"

"After all, it's just a flavor simulated by glutinous rice and lemon, not the real thing." Dong Yunshan took a big gulp. "It still tastes pretty good—uh~"

Seeing Dong Yunshan retching, Yukino Yukinoshita raised her hand to her temple and shook her head helplessly.

Initially, it was thought that the dry heaving was caused by the taste of the drink, but after returning home from school, Dong Yunshan vomited several more times, and Yukino Yukinoshita became a little worried.

"Are you feeling unwell?" Yukino Yukinoshita gently pressed Dong Yunshan's stomach. "Does it hurt?"

"It's alright, I know my own condition quite well." Dong Yunshan placed her hand back on Yukino Yukinoshita's. "I'm perfectly fine in terms of health—uh~"

"Don't let your guard down." Yukino Yukinoshita frowned slightly. "I've been gagging several times today. If it's not because I'm feeling unwell, then it could be..."

"Hmm?" Dong Yunshan looked at Yukino Yukinoshita had suddenly stopped, with a puzzled expression. "Sister?"

"I... you..." Yukino Yukinoshita's eyes flickered slightly, she pursed her lips and stood up, "Wait for me a moment."

Before Dong Yunshan could answer, Yukino Yukinoshita turned and went to the restroom.

Completely bewildered, Dong Yunshan was about to ask her something when she realized something and froze on the spot.

"Yunshan..." The bathroom door opened, Yukino Yukinoshita took a slight breath, holding the pregnancy test in front of Dong Yunshan. "You're going to be a father."

Carefully taking the pregnancy test, Dong Yunshan saw the two clear red lines and her breath hitched. She blinked hard, realizing she wasn't mistaken, and an uncontrollable smile bloomed on her face, "I'm going to be a dad... I'm going to be a dad!"

Dong Yunshan excitedly held the pregnancy test in front of her and leaned down to look at it.

"Don't kiss me!" Yukino Yukinoshita grabbed his wrist. "Why is it like I've won the lottery? It's a pregnancy test, not a lottery ticket."

"Yes, yes, yes!" Dong Yunshan put down the pregnancy test. "We should kiss..."

As he drew nearer, he carefully stopped. "Can we kiss?"

"Of course!" Yukino Yukinoshita hugged Dong Yunshan, "Daddy~"

Dong Yunshan lowered her head and gently kissed Yukino Yukinoshita's slightly parted cherry lips.

The tentative kiss was brief and tentative, but the next moment, Yukino Yukinoshita transformed it into a deeper, more intimate embrace.

"Phew~" Yukino Yukinoshita exhaled warm breath, causing her delicate, crystalline hairs to sway gently. "Don't worry so much~"

"I just... I just... um... I don't know either." Dong Yunshan stammered, resignedly letting out a long sigh. Looking at Yukino Yukinoshita in her arms, she called out somewhat absentmindedly, "Mommy~"

"Mmm~" Yukino Yukinoshita softly agreed, then gently bumped her head against Dong Yunshan's chest. "The last time I saw you acting so silly was on our wedding day."

"I was prepared, I even made a plan, it had a lot written on it. I thought I was all set, but..." Dong Yunshan gently stroked her long hair, "In this instant, I can't remember anything."

"That's perfect." Yukino Yukinoshita looked up, "We can reminisce together~"

Chapter 919 Couvade Phenomenon

"Sister Jin?" Dong Yunshan opened the door. "What brings you here?"

"I was about to ask you that too." Dong Yunjin pulled off her sunglasses and complained as she entered the house, "Why didn't you tell me that Yukino was pregnant?"

"Mom, I asked Yunshan to keep it a secret for now," Yukino Yukinoshita said. "I was thinking of telling her after things had stabilized..."

"That's fine, I'll do whatever you say." Dong Yunjin took Yukino Yukinoshita's hand. "Sit down and rest. Yunshan, go and move the things in the car."

Dong Yunshan carried the boxes into the house. "So many?"

"These are all recommendations from the obstetrics and gynecology department." Dong Yunjin instructed them one by one, "Folic acid and prenatal multivitamins, as well as some instruction manuals. Yukino, you don't need to worry about them; let Yunshan study them more. Pregnancy oil, flat shoes, soda crackers, preserved plums, ginger tea... you can use these for now. Let me know if you need anything else."

"We bought a lot of Yunshan too..." Yukino Yukinoshita gently grasped Dong Yunjin's hand. "Don't worry, Mom."

"Speaking of which," Dong Yunshan said with some curiosity, "How did Mom find out?"

"Going to the hospital is like going home for you. Your colleagues will tell me everything directly if anything happens." Dong Yunjin paused, then smiled. "Besides, it's rare to be expecting a child this early."

Dong Yunshan: "..."

"I suspected she might be in labor, so I took a test, and I didn't expect she was actually pregnant." Yukino Yukinoshita, somewhat puzzled. "But after checking more carefully, I found that pregnancy usually only occurs after the pregnancy is confirmed. Why is Yunshan pregnant so early?"

"Couvade Syndrome is a psychosomatic reaction, not a formal medical or psychological diagnosis, and its causes are not yet clear, but it is generally believed to be the result of multiple factors," Dong Yunjin explained in detail, "Including anxiety about identity transition, the wife's situation and the baby's future, empathy for the wife's experiences, and physiological and hormonal changes."

"A change in status..." Yukino Yukinoshita murmured, "During the New Year, I did have a serious talk with him about the pregnancy..."

Yukino Yukinoshita looked at Dong Yunshan: "And then you became anxious?"

"How could that be..." Dong Yunshan smiled. "I'm not that easily anxious."

Yukino Yukinoshita and said, "Look at me."

Dong Yunshan looked directly into Yukino Yukinoshita's icy blue eyes. "Of course I'm not... that anxious. A little bit, but not to the point of anxiety, more like... overthinking. Yeah, just overthinking."

Yukino Yukinoshita and Dong Yunjin exchanged a glance and said in unison, "They're anxious."

Dong Yunshan: "..."

Dong Yunjin chuckled, "Psychological factors are one aspect, but I feel it's more likely caused by hormonal changes."

"Hormones... pheromones?" Yukino Yukinoshita blinked. "He smelled them?"

"That's it." Dong Yunjin nodded. "After pregnancy, the hormonal environment undergoes drastic changes, releasing specific odor signals. Yunshan is in excellent physical condition—strong, with good endurance, good hearing, and a keen sense of smell... so he keenly perceived this change. Due to the physiological synchronization of hormones in intimate relationships, his hormone levels changed, leading to symptoms of impending labor."

Yukino Yukinoshita gently pinched the Dong Yunshan beside her. "Feeling uncomfortable smelling me every day, huh? Dare you do it again?"

"Dare," Dong Yunshan whispered, pressing her ear to her neck, "It's even more unbearable not to smell it."

"Hmm~" Yukino Yukinoshita tilted her head slightly so he could smell it more comfortably, but then her gaze shifted and she saw the gentle smile on Dong Yunjin's face. Belatedly, she patted him on the shoulder, "Behave yourself."

Dong Yunshan looked completely innocent. "I've already been very honest..."

She pinched him again, her Yukino Yukinoshita, and asked, "How long will this state last? Is there any way to alleviate it?"

"Generally speaking..." Dong Yunjin's expression was somewhat subtle, "This is the question Yunshan should be asking—how do you feel?"

"I'm fine." Yukino Yukinoshita recalled for a moment, "I don't feel anything special."

Dong Yunjin asked with concern, "Are you feeling tired or emotionally unstable?"

"Fatigue..." Yukino Yukinoshita glared at Dong Yunshan, her face turning even redder. "It's normal to feel a little tired after exercise, and mood swings are also quite normal..."

"Hmm? Oh~" Dong Yunjin keenly noticed the shyness in Yukino Yukinoshita's voice and immediately realized the type of exercise and the source of fatigue. "The severity of pregnancy symptoms mainly depends on genes, is triggered by hormones, and is amplified by physical and mental state. If your mother's pregnancy symptoms weren't severe, yours won't be too severe either."

"Mom seems to be doing well." Yukino Yukinoshita searched her memory. "She told my sister before that she was still working normally when she was pregnant with my sister."

"This is good news, but we still need to be very careful." Dong Yunjin's gentle gaze turned stern the moment it fell on Dong Yunshan. "You need to be extra careful for the first twelve weeks. You can't... It's all written in the book. Read it several times."

"Definitely!" Dong Yunshan nodded vigorously, then a worry arose in her heart, "Um... will it have any impact if it was done before the investigation was completed?"

Dong Yunjin frowned. "... What about the frequency?"

Dong Yunshan: "..."

Dong Yunjin glared at him. "What are you hesitating for at a time like this?"

"It's not hesitation..." Dong Yunshan's voice trailed off, "I haven't finished counting yet."

"Then I think I understand." Dong Yunjin gently patted Yukino Yukinoshita's hand. "Don't spoil him too much."

Yukino Yukinoshita, and she softly replied, "Mmm..."

"Medically speaking, in most cases there are no effects. If there are no warning signs, gentle...intimate contact is safe for healthy pregnant women. Considering psychological factors, it may even have a positive effect." Dong Yunjin said earnestly, "Simply put, everything depends on Yukino's experience. If she feels uncomfortable, then it's not okay; if she feels...good, then it's okay."

"It's better to be cautious." Dong Yunshan made up her mind. "I can endure..."

Yukino Yukinoshita said weakly, "No."

Dong Yunshan: "Huh?"

"Mom said, I'm the one who matters." Yukino Yukinoshita avoided Dong Yunjin's gaze and muttered softly, "You have to listen to me..."

"Huh?" Dong Yunshan looked at her mother.

"Why are you looking at me like that?" Dong Yunjin couldn't hide her amusement. "Do I have to repeat myself?"

Chapter 920 Come here and give me a hug

"Mother-in-law, Sister Haruno." Dong Yunshan opened the door, took the things the two handed her, and said, "Please come in."

"Yukino ~" Haruno Yukinoshita called out, "It's me and Mommy..."

"Keep your voice down," Snow's mother whispered, "Don't scare her."

"It can't be that bad..." Haruno Yukinoshita muttered in a low voice.

"Mom~ Sister~" Yukino Yukinoshita came out of the bedroom, "Don't be so nervous."

"But we can't be careless." Yukino's mother supported Yukino Yukinoshita's arm and helped her sit down on the sofa. "How are you feeling? Have you felt nauseous or vomited?"

Although Yukino Yukinoshita felt that she was not yet at the point where she needed help, she also felt that there was no need to argue with her mother about it.

She gently shook her head. "I'm fine, I feel great..."

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