More contact, more understanding.
Sooner or later, she would find a flaw.
But how was she supposed to make contact and get to know him?
There was a very practical little trick in socializing: talk about things the other person was interested in and that you knew something about.
For Haruno Yukinoshita and Dong Yunshan, that topic was Yukinoshita's Correction Method.
"Not that." Dong Yunshan knew Haruno Yukinoshita would not believe him, and he had no intention of explaining in detail. "You mentioned the correction just now?"
"I can help you, you know. Help you complete Yukino's correction." Haruno Yukinoshita smiled gently. "But before that, I need to know whether your correction is truly a correction—or just an excuse."
"I understand." Dong Yunshan looked enlightened. "You want to use an empty promise to get my real thoughts and plans out of me, right?"
"Pfft!" Haruno Yukinoshita laughed. "You really are..."
Knock, knock, knock.
A knock sounded at the door.
Haruno Yukinoshita's smile faded, and she sighed softly. "We were only just getting started... Come in."
The door opened. Yukino Yukinoshita stood there with an icy expression, her gaze falling on her sister. "Why are you here?"
"Just chatting." Haruno Yukinoshita patted Dong Yunshan on the shoulder. "He's the first boy to spend the night at Yukino's home."
"He needs a good rest tonight for tomorrow's training." Yukino Yukinoshita clenched her tiny fists. "Don't disturb him."
"Okaaay." Haruno Yukinoshita rose and walked out. "We'll talk another day."
"Lock the door." Watching her sister return to her room, Yukino Yukinoshita shot Dong Yunshan a glare. Her words were noticeably heavier than before. "Good night."
The Silent Night
Dong Yunshan heard the doorknob turn at least twice.
Though he did not know the exact order, it was probably Haruno Yukinoshita trying to secretly