Yukinoshita's Correction Method

Yukino Yukinoshita's eyes flickered, she dipped her fingertip in a little cream, smeared it on Dong Yunshan's shoulder, and then...

"Aww!" Holding onto Dong Yunshan's shoulder, Yukino Yukinoshita took a bite and ate the cream.

Chu~

"You can do that?" Dong Yunshan's eyes lit up. "I want to eat too!"

"Alright then." Yukino Yukinoshita rubbed a little more on his shoulder. "Good luck~"

"This..." Dong Yunshan tilted her head and stuck out her tongue, "This is a bit too difficult."

"Hmph~" Yukino Yukinoshita ate the cream triumphantly, then, under Dong Yunshan's expectant gaze, smeared the cream on her cheeks, "Eat up~"

Dong Yunshan lowered her head and kissed it, savoring the taste. "It does taste a little better."

"It won't taste any better." Yukino Yukinoshita glared at him, stirred the melted Choco and cream together, and then felt Dong Yunshan smear a little cream on her neck.

Chu~

Dong Yunshan kissed the side of her neck, his breath warm.

"Hmm~" Yukino Yukinoshita tilted her head slightly, "No..."

Dong Yunshan blinked. "Is this not allowed either?"

"If that's the case... I'll want to do that." Yukino Yukinoshita bit her lower lip lightly. "We still have to wait another month."

Dong Yunshan's breathing became erratic for a moment. "You're already cute enough, you can't say such unfair things."

"She's almost going to be a mother..." Yukino Yukinoshita muttered softly, "And you still say she's cute?"

"That... beautiful?"

Yukino Yukinoshita puffed out her cheeks slightly. "Why is it in a questioning tone?"

"Because 'beautiful' is not enough to describe your loveliness."

"It's still adorable." Yukino Yukinoshita lined the mold with parchment paper, poured in the batter, and put it in the oven. "Isn't a beautiful mother great?"

"You're beautiful even when you do nothing," Dong Yunshan blinked. "You're adorable no matter what you do."

"You're the one who said that..." Yukino Yukinoshita pinched Dong Yunshan's cheek, "Aren't you saying things that are against the rules yourself?"

Dong Yunshan: "I'll restrain myself."

"No need..." Yukino Yukinoshita set the timer, "It'll be ready in half an hour."

"Shall we go and take a break?"

"Hmm~" Yukino Yukinoshita went to the bathroom first, then returned to the bedroom, lay on the bed, hugged Dong Yunshan, and yawned.

At eight weeks pregnant Yukino Yukinoshita became increasingly sleepy and went to the bathroom more frequently.

I still feel nauseous, but it's not severe.

It's at least not to the point where Dong Yunshan would vomit all the time.

However... there are other troubles as well.

Yukino Yukinoshita frowned slightly and shifted in Dong Yunshan's arms.

"What's wrong?" Dong Yunshan noticed her condition. "Are you feeling unwell?"

"It's normal..." Yukino Yukinoshita said softly, "It's a little swollen and painful."

"I'll go get a hot towel."

"Hmm~" Yukino Yukinoshita's voice trailed off, "I don't want a hot towel..."

"Shall I help you with my hands?"

"Mmm..." Yukino Yukinoshita responded softly, snuggling against Dong Yunshan and turning her back to him.

Dong Yunshan wiped her hands, rubbed her palms together to warm them, and carefully pressed them against her from behind, gently supporting her softness.

Yukino Yukinoshita made a soft sound, leaning against Dong Yunshan's chest, and relaxed by squinting her eyes.

"How's the pressure?" Dong Yunshan gently kissed her ear. "Do you want me to be gentler, or firmer?"

"That's good..." Yukino Yukinoshita twisted her body slightly. "Haven't you grown a little bit more?"

"We're almost out of supplies," Dong Yunshan said, struggling to control her hands. "We'll have to buy some new ones."

"Elder brother..."

"Um?"

"Do you prefer it bigger or smaller?" Yukino Yukinoshita's voice was weak. "Don't lie."

"I like you."

"An evasive answer won't do either," Yukino Yukinoshita scoffed. "Answer seriously."

"To be honest..." Dong Yunshan kissed her ear, "I like the feeling of being with you."

"What kind of answer is that?" Yukino Yukinoshita puffed out her cheeks slightly. "What does it feel like to be accompanied?"

"The feeling of companionship is..." Dong Yunshan whispered, "Playing together since childhood."

Yukino Yukinoshita paused for a moment, then reacted, her face turning bright red. "Terrible!"

"There's a special sense of accomplishment," Dong Yunshan gently comforted her. "Some changes during pregnancy are normal and will return to normal, so don't worry."

Yukino Yukinoshita muttered softly, "Not necessarily..."

"Huh? That's what it says in the book."

"You forgot about genetics," Yukino Yukinoshita reminded her. "We've talked about this before. The reason I'm so different from my mom and sister is because of stress."

So you mean...?

"Under the combined influence of genetics and pregnancy hormones, I should eventually resemble their state." Yukino Yukinoshita pursed her cherry lips slightly. "I don't care about these changes—but didn't everyone say during our conversation that there are many troubles as one grows older..."

"I'll help you then," Dong Yunshan said softly. "If you're sweaty, I'll wipe it off for you; if your back aches, I'll massage it for you; if you feel heavy, I'll support you like I am now."

"I can't let you keep putting me off forever..." Yukino Yukinoshita murmured softly, "Besides, by then, you definitely won't be as obedient as you are now."

"Shouldn't I be honest by then?"

"... I'm not talking to you anymore." Yukino Yukinoshita turned around and kissed Dong Yunshan, then closed her eyes. "Going to sleep~"

Dong Yunshan was worried that she would move around if she fell asleep, so she stayed awake the whole time.

Yukino Yukinoshita has been getting plenty of sleep lately, and she woke up after a short nap just as the cake was finished baking.

The finished cake was steaming hot, with a slightly rough, dark brown surface.

As the Dong Yunshan cake is sliced open, molten Choco slowly flows out, releasing a caramelized, slightly burnt milky aroma mixed with the bittersweet notes of dark Choco.

Paired with vanilla ice cream, the moment of hot and cold merging, the sweetness of cocoa and the rich aroma of milk intertwine, bringing a deep sense of satisfaction.

"Mmm~" Dong Yunshan didn't have time to say more praise, she ate the cake with big bites, expressing her genuine love with her actions.

"Eat slowly." Yukino Yukinoshita wiped the Choco from Dong Yunshan's lips with a tissue, but feeling it wasn't clean enough, she kissed him directly on the lips. "Valentine’s Day ~"

On Valentine’s Day, when I was eight weeks pregnant, the sweetest kiss tasted like Choco.

Chapter 928 High School Graduation

The early spring sunlight streamed through the window, and in the solemn air, one could faintly hear suppressed sobs.

The words "[Graduation Certificate Award Ceremony]" were hung high on the stage. Graduates standing at the front wore silk flower pins to their chests. Students whose names were called by their homeroom teachers answered loudly, walked up to the stage, received their graduation certificates from the principal, and bowed in gratitude.

At this time last year, Dong Yunshan was sitting in the audience watching the graduates on stage.

Now, he is one of the graduates on the stage.

Having received her graduation certificate, Dong Yunshan looked towards the International Liberal Arts Class and met Yukino Yukinoshita's gentle gaze.

The graduation ceremony continued, and after all graduates received their diplomas, the host announced, "Next, please welcome a representative of the current students to give a farewell speech."

"Yes." A cute and sweet voice responded to the host's call, and Iroha Isshiki walked onto the stage.

She was a student representative last year, and she was even more composed when she took the stage again this year.

Bowing before the microphone and unfolding her prepared speech, Iroha Isshiki spoke calmly, "The harsh winter has passed, and in the gentle sunlight, we welcome the season filled with the fragrance of early spring..."

This opening looks exactly the same as last year's.

However, when recounting memories with their predecessors, the content is completely different.

"After becoming Student Council, once the initial excitement faded, it was followed by confusion and helplessness." Iroha Isshiki looked at everyone she spent every day with. "It was my seniors who extended a helping hand when I needed it, helping me learn little by little how to use my abilities and take on my responsibilities. It was also my seniors who let go when I needed it, allowing me to learn independence and grow further. There are many, many more people like me who have been taken care of by their seniors."

Her voice trembled slightly, Iroha Isshiki keenly noticed it, taking a small breath to regain her composure.

"It is precisely because of the help of our seniors that we are able to help even more classmates even without their assistance." Iroha Isshiki paused slightly. "These precious experiences will become the driving force that supports our continued efforts. And one day in the future, they will become the source of joy when we reunite."

This brief separation will make me think of you even more.

My heart is filled with anticipation for our future encounter.

"Finally, I wish all my seniors good health and continued success. Please allow me to bid you farewell..." Iroha Isshiki closed the paper in her hand, looked straight ahead, wiped away the tears welling up in the corners of her eyes, and revealed Iroha Isshiki."

The students' emotions of gratitude and reluctance to part turned into enthusiastic applause that resounded throughout the venue.

"Next, we will hear the responses from the graduate representatives."

The graduate representatives at the graduation ceremony are often students who can represent all graduates, are academically excellent, and possess leadership qualities.

They will almost always choose the former Student Council and student representative.

Iroha Isshiki has been the Student Council since her first year, and she was her predecessor, so naturally she cannot speak as a representative of the graduating class.

The student representative is the student with the best academic performance and excellent character in the grade.

Yukino Yukinoshita stepped slowly onto the stage, her voice clear and crisp. "Today, I am deeply honored to deliver this speech on behalf of all the graduates."

Unlike Iroha Isshiki, who focuses on themes of collective memory and gratitude, Yukino Yukinoshita's response emphasizes academic rigor, reflection on growth, and responsibility for the future.

"In just one year, we've gone from students in the audience to graduates on stage. Beyond this obvious change, there's a much deeper transformation in our knowledge and understanding. Graduation is the end of one journey and the beginning of another. In this wider world, we will remember this change and relentlessly strive to improve ourselves to adapt to even more changes." Yukino Yukinoshita looked at Dong Yunshan, "Life is not a track, but a wilderness. Make changes when needed, take action when you want to, and you will eventually find your own direction in a free life, shining with your unique brilliance."

Dong Yunshan clapped eagerly, her loud voice standing out clearly amidst the wave of applause from the many students.

After the graduation ceremony, a brief class meeting was held, and then school was dismissed early.

Dong Yunshan and Yukino Yukinoshita meet up and see Shizuka Hiratsuka with Haruno Yukinoshita and Yukinoshita's mother.

"The security guards at the school are keeping a close watch on me," Shizuka Hiratsuka clicked her tongue in annoyance. "I've been a teacher here for quite a while now, and they don't trust me at all."

"There should still be a little bit left," Haruno Yukinoshita said with a smile. "Otherwise, based on your performance at the farewell ceremony, you probably wouldn't even have been allowed into the school."

Shizuka Hiratsuka muttered a little guiltily, "... It's almost been a year."

Dong Yunshan chuckled, "I reckon even two years from now, the teacher's legend will still be circulating in the school."

Shizuka Hiratsuka: "..."

"Huh?" Yukino Yukinoshita inhaled softly. "Teacher, you've successfully quit smoking?"

"I guess so." Shizuka Hiratsuka rubbed her earlobe. "I smoked one after visiting you, and my ears kept ringing for a long time, so I quickly put it out—and I haven't smoked much since."

"Pulsating tinnitus." Yukino Yukinoshita raised her hand and pressed her temple. "After quitting smoking for a period of time, suddenly re-ingesting nicotine will cause a more intense physical reaction than usual. The sympathetic nervous system is activated, blood vessels constrict, heart rate increases, blood pressure rises, and the impact of blood flow on the blood vessel walls is significantly enhanced. The resulting vibrations are heard by the ears, which is the thumping sound you described."

"So it's nothing serious?" Shizuka Hiratsuka murmured. "Can we still keep smoking?"

Yukino Yukinoshita frowned. "It's best not to."

Dong Yunshan nodded. "Quitting smoking as early as possible is good for your health."

Shizuka Hiratsuka waved her hand. "I was just saying."

"Yukino," Yukino's mother kept a close eye on her youngest daughter, "How are you feeling? Are you feeling unwell?"

"I'm just a little sleepy." Yukino Yukinoshita gave a relaxed smile. "It's been twelve weeks already, and I feel much better than before."

"That's good..." Mother Xue breathed a slight sigh of relief, but her expression turned serious the moment she turned her gaze to Dong Yunshan. "It's not completely peaceful yet, we absolutely cannot... Even if we have to do it, we can't be too... In short, we can't let our guard down."

"Yes, we'll pay close attention." Dong Yunshan squeezed Yukino Yukinoshita's hand. "We've checked these key points repeatedly."

"I've checked it repeatedly~" Haruno Yukinoshita's eyes were full of smiles. "So, you guys are really looking forward to it."

Yukino Yukinoshita puffed out her cheeks slightly. "Sister~"