Advancing by retreating.
Dong Yunshan had used this move as early as their first meeting, when faced with Yukino Yukinoshita's rejection.
He turned profound topics directly into superficial forms, transforming discussions of thought into choices of action.
Haruno Yukinoshita: "Yukino, what exactly are you trying to do?"
Dong Yunshan: "Mackerel."
Haruno Yukinoshita: "I mean your ultimate goal. When all is said and done, do you know what you've done? Do you understand what you should do? Do you really know what you want?"
Yukino Yukinoshita: "Grilled mackerel set meal."
Though Haruno Yukinoshita did not ask it aloud, if she truly had, that would have been the answer she received.
Yukino Yukinoshita suddenly realized the difference between herself and her sister.
When faced with this move of Dong Yunshan's back then, Yukino Yukinoshita could point out its superficiality without reservation.
Because she would not play dumb, she could speak plainly.
But Haruno Yukinoshita was different. Playing dumb was part of her daily life.
It was also her habit.
Whenever she found something interesting, she would enjoy it to the fullest.
Only when she grew bored would she break the toy and savor the last bit of fun.
"Grilled mackerel set meal?" Haruno Yukinoshita gave Dong Yunshan a long look, then narrowed her eyes and smiled. "Big Sister will treat you two to dinner outside~"
Of course... Yukino Yukinoshita had known it would turn out this way.
Whether it was the earlier questioning or this casual suggestion now, both were merely ways for Haruno Yukinoshita to accomplish her goal.
"That won't do." Dong Yunshan was resolute. "I want to eat what she makes."
"Ehh~" Haruno Yukinoshita drew out the sound. "Little Yukino hasn't even married you yet, and you're already ordering her around like a little cook?"
Her cheeks puffed out slightly