Uneasy daily life

Witt felt wronged by his own worth and was angry about it.

He deliberately delayed, making himself wait foolishly in vain, and secretly mocked himself.

What a vicious fellow!

Time flows on and on.

Night has fallen.

My friend finally arrived, laughing and opening his arms to hug me.

Witt plunged a knife into his friend's chest, cursing viciously.

"You damn liar!"

……

……

"The man lay on the ground covered in blood, unable to speak, his body gradually growing cold..."

Bai Ying pulled out a tissue, wiped away her tears, and said with red eyes, "That's terrible, Uncle, you lost so badly."

"..."

Yukino's father's eye twitched: "I'm not dead yet!"

"What I mean is you lost."

The white shadow indicates the chessboard.

The black pieces have been completely cut up by the white pieces, and all that's left is wasted time; the outcome is already decided.

The father only realized this belatedly, under the snow.

Chatting, a psychological tactic?!

Chapter Seventy-Three: The Fallen Son-in-Law

"Ahem. Oh dear, my touch isn't great today..."

Yukinoshita's father said disapprovingly, "Young man, using underhanded tactics is really bad sportsmanship."

And you still tell those scary stories!

Bai Ying smiled and spread her hands, saying, "Uncle, of course this is for winning—or do you think I wanted you to pay attention to the hero's sister's condition and be careful that her emotions might get out of control?"

Yukino's father had high blood pressure, but fortunately, he had a good ability to withstand stress. He calmly asked, "How has Haruno been lately?"

"I've done the math, so stabbing the old man is probably impossible..."

The father breathed a sigh of relief.

"A small favor is appreciated, but a large one breeds resentment; expectations lead to disappointment, and closeness can turn into enmity. She had long since given up on the older man, so there was no basis for the clash between expectations and reality that would lead to frustration and resentment."

Bai Ying tidied up the chessboard and casually said, "For the uncle, it's probably the kind of attitude he'd have when we have a meal during holidays, just saying 'uh-huh' and 'yeah' with a smile."

puff!

Yukino's father felt as if he had been stabbed in the back!

"Uncle, you don't want the hero's sister to ignore you from now on, do you?"

The white figure asked meaningfully.

"Heh...you need something from me?"

Yukinoshita's father grasped the key point and immediately countered with a question.

The white-clad figure shook his head and said, "Uncle, it's you who needs my help."

Yukino's father sneered and said, "Young man, you don't want me to object to your relationship with Yukino, do you?"

Bai Ying leaned back and said, "I don't care."

"Short-sighted!" Yukinoshita's father roared. "You think my daughter is nothing to you?!"

Bai Ying corrected, "I mean, your objection is useless."

"You have ulterior motives!" Yukino's father was even angrier. "I strongly oppose your contact with Yukino!"

Bai Ying glanced at it a few times and asked, "Because you don't know how to face the hero's sister, out of a sense of guilt and a desire to make up for it, you've focused more on the hero to make yourself feel less guilty and a little better?"

Yukinoshita's father frowned and said, "You brat, stop making things up out of thin air."

Bai Ying silently watched Yukinoshita's father, who fell into deep thought, carefully examining his behavior over the past few days and tracing back his underlying thoughts. Sweat gradually beaded on his forehead: "It's because I've been too busy, Haruno is too far away, Yukino is closer, and besides, Yukino has to take over the family affairs, so naturally I have to bring her along..."

"Uncle, you've gotten used to not communicating with the hero's sister."

Bai Ying said casually, "Of course, you can deceive yourself that everything is fine. Uncle is very good at deceiving others and himself."

"Heh." Yukinoshita's father quickly thought things through and calmly said, "Thank you for pointing it out, young man. You're no longer useful."

"Uncle's 'crossing the river and then burning the bridge' tactic is brilliant." Bai Ying paused slightly and asked with a smile, "You don't want me to object to your relationship with the Hero's sister, do you?"

Yukinoshita's father chuckled, "What a joke, you and Haruno..."

"Guess who wrote this song? I wrote it. And why do you think the end credits song is sung by the heroine's sister? I recommended it."

Bai Ying cut to the chase: "What has the uncle done?"

"I……"

I am her father, and I deserve credit for all the food, clothing, and expenses she has had so far, as well as the money she spent on college!

Yukinoshita's father fell silent. After thinking it over and over, he came up with this idea, which only proved his failure. He was like a pig farmer, not a father.

As the eldest daughter born into the family, Yang Nai's education and future plans were all handled by the Great Goddess. She trusted the Great Goddess's arrangements and did nothing.

The recent family conflict mainly stemmed from the pent-up resentment between the goddess and Haruno. Ultimately, it was the goddess who resolved the issue, directly stepping in, admitting her mistakes, and changing her approach, leaving me with no involvement whatsoever...

My responsibility is to support my family and raise Yukino, who wants to take over the family business. I do have concerns about Haruno, but due to various circumstances, I haven't been able to take any action, which has led to the current situation. I don't know what to do.

Yukino's father sighed.

The reasons I came up with were just excuses to gild my image.

"Alright, state your conditions."

Yukino's father remained vigilant. If his nemesis plus made any unreasonable demands—such as asking him to leave first and leaving Yukino with him—he would be in serious trouble on the spot!

Mai Sakurajima isn't here; she's probably in her room inside studying the situation. We could cause some trouble!

Bai Ying confirmed for a moment and said, "One job position."

"Hmm?" Yukinoshita's father was taken aback, then a smile appeared on his face. "Alright, alright, from now on you'll be my secretary in my office..."

If I don't squeeze you dry, turn you into a numb corporate slave, and leave you with decades of debt, I'll change my name!

"I have no interest in going to work."

Bai Ying said, "Simply put, the uncle sends an invitation to someone in the name of the company, any position will do, even a fictitious one, until the person is lured into the company. He has to be as persistent and determined as an insurance salesman!"

"I'll support you on the hero's sister's side, making you soar to the top and elevate your status in the family. How about it? Isn't that a good deal?"

Yukinoshita's father found it strange, but then, considering her confidant's plus meddlesome nature, he wasn't so surprised anymore.

"can."

At that moment, Yukino Yukinoshita came out of the kitchen and called out softly, "Put things together, dinner's ready."

Having reached an agreement, the two sat down at the dining table. Yukinoshita's father didn't act like a guest, and Hakuei didn't have the aura of a host. He merely glanced at an empty chair next to him, revealing a smile that was three parts mockery, four parts sympathy, and three parts strangeness.

After the food was served, Yukino Yukinoshita sat down, in a very pleasant mood. The discussion about the photos had unexpectedly turned into this family-like meal—today was a day filled with good things.

The little goddess is cooking for her dad, great job!

Incidentally, bringing along my biggest nemesis, plus, is not good!

Yukino's father's eyes flickered, a plan forming in his mind... In front of the little goddess, expose this guy's true colors, shatter his image in her heart, and win!

How to strike? Naturally, it's related to the agreement we just reached.

No, no, considering the agreement, we're currently allies, so we'll have to be accommodating for now...

Yukino's father took a bite of the grilled saury and found it odd—it tasted a little spicy! The little goddess had made a mistake—no, it must be my tongue's mistake! My tongue had mistaken the crispy, salty flavor of the saury for spiciness…

"Did you add chili?"

"I added just a tiny bit."

Yukino Yukinoshita's gaze wandered as she poked at the rice: "I've been researching Chinese cuisine lately, and when I saw the seasonings in the kitchen, I made a little innovation... What do you think?"

"It's wonderful. The salt grains on the grilled saury, with just a touch of chili powder, create a crispy texture that complements the savory flavor that lingers on the tongue. The spiciness is then added in a brilliant way, making it a truly excellent dish."

Bai Ying gave a thumbs up.

The saury actually tasted sour!

Yukinoshita's father casually asked, "Young man, when you asked me for help, was the person you invited in the company's name male or female?"

“Of course she’s a woman.” Bai Ying introduced carefully, “She has a dignified appearance, a dignified demeanor, and experience as an entertainment agent. She’s perfectly capable of being an uncle’s secretary—look, this is her photo.”

The white figure pulls out the phone; the screen displays a news article about Sakurajima's mother, complete with a photo.

A woman dressed simply yet neatly and tidyly, wearing a light-colored suit, looked exceptionally capable. Her expression was calm, but her eyes held a hint of absent-minded melancholy. This strength, on the contrary, revealed a feminine grace within her, giving the impression of a young goddess who had grown up.

Judging from her resume, her ability to rise from poverty to nurture a star to near-top stardom in the entertainment industry is remarkable. Although she has now retired from the industry along with the star, her network of connections has not disappeared.

The company's planning department needs this kind of talent.

Yukinoshita's father, with the eye of a boss, subconsciously assessed the value of the target.

“Isn’t it great?”

"It's really great."

Refers to a resume.

"She's divorced, so there's no need to worry about family issues, which is fantastic."

"Yeah, sure."

This refers to the impact of family issues on female employees, and consequently, on the company.

"Uncle, I'm not picking people randomly, nor am I trying to use connections. But how to win her over and lure her up the mountain is something you'll have to figure out. I can only act as a go-between."

Huh? Why do you sound like I'm ordering you around...?

The father felt a cold gaze piercing his face beneath the snow.

You scoundrel!

"Thirty-seven years old..." Yukino Yukinoshita put down her chopsticks. "Is Father planning to find a female secretary?"

Yukinoshita's father calmly said, "First of all, this young man wanted to use connections to get a job, so he asked me to help him arrange one..."

"Hmm?" Yukino Yukinoshita asked, somewhat puzzled. "Why?"

Bai Ying shrugged: "Because I enjoy helping others."

"I didn't ask Bai Jun."

Yukino Yukinoshita tilted her head: "Why did Father agree?"

Because of your sister's matter...

The father opened his mouth, but his true feelings were different. He said seriously, "Because I enjoy helping others."

“Yes, Uncle is happy to help beautiful divorced women,” Bai Ying chimed in.

Yukinoshita's father was furious: "How dare this traitor slander me?!"

"Ah, I'm sorry," Bai Ying said apologetically, "It's just that the lady your uncle is helping happens to be beautiful and divorced."

You bastard—!

Yukino Yukinoshita took out her phone and tapped away without saying a word.

"...?" Yukino's father sensed something was wrong. "Yukino, what are you doing...?"

"My mother asked me to explain the whole story to her that evening."