Uneasy daily life

[Sakurajima Mai: Huh? Disgusting!]

[Bai Bulang Bai Ying: I wanted to be the unexpected part of your plan, but I also wanted to make the unexpected part a little better. Although it lacked a bit of excitement, what a pity~]

There was no reply from the other end; the phone has probably already been taken back by Yongzhe Plus.

The white figure pointed out another contact.

[Bai Buliang Baiying: Big brother, is the address you gave me correct?]

[In the Name of the Father: Of course, no problem. Why would I lie to you? Anyway, according to the plan, you need to be by the roadside at the exact time, get in the car smoothly, and go to the countryside together—understand? It has to be accidental, perfectly timed, a coincidence!]

[Bai Bulang Bai Ying: This is already super deliberate.]

In the name of the Father: Yes, you did it intentionally, it has nothing to do with me.

Chapter Twenty-Five: Like a Dove

[White Bad Guy White Shadow: Chat content screenshot.jpg.]

What do you mean? You're trying to tattle on me to the goddess?

Yukinoshita's father, who was taking a paid break at his workstation, sneered, deleted the text in the chat box, and instead made a phone call directly.

"Don't try to dodge the question. Your aunt has thought this through carefully and specifically told you not to go. What kind of person is she? Once she makes a decision, it's hard to change it. Do you think you can go with her by tattling? We should unite and try to persuade her! We're in this together!"

[Does the eldest brother have some secret information?]

The white figure asked.

"Well... I think your father-in-law actually cares a lot about Yukino and Haruno." Yukino's father hesitated for a moment, then clicked his tongue. "Of course, I'm not entirely sure. In the first few years after Haruno was born, it was your aunt who taught her. My father-in-law and I were busy with company matters. Although he didn't say it, he probably did... Anyway, you know, the tacit understanding and deep bond between men?"

Keep your emotions to yourself, and maintain composure on your face. The charm of a mature man lies in his rationality; he will never easily reveal his feelings. He should have ambitious and magnanimous goals, and calmly and composedly think about, analyze, and solve problems, rather than dwelling on trivial details.

Bai Ying said solemnly, "Those who bear heavy burdens are always silent."

“Yes, yes, yes!” Yukinoshita’s father nodded in agreement. “That’s exactly it!”

[She's just obsessed with saving face.]

"?"

You wretched child!

Yukinoshita's father coughed and said, "This isn't about saving face, it's about a man's helplessness... Anyway, we're leaving the day after tomorrow. I'll drive, and you'll be at the designated place at the designated time. It's the only way to your father-in-law's house in the countryside. You can get in the car halfway there, and I'll put in a good word for you and try my best to persuade her to stay."

With the help of our eldest brother, and the support of the brave warrior and 9528, we united as one, leaving our aunt isolated and helpless—no wonder he's our eldest brother; he's truly wicked.

"Heh, I'm nowhere near as vicious as you!"

Yukinoshita's father sneered, hung up the phone, and turned around to see his father-in-law, determined to give that brat a good dressing down!

Then you'll be running around doing everything for them, serving dishes, cooking, washing dishes, moving tables...

I'm bringing a bunch of sunflower seeds and peanuts. I'll crack one open, and you scan one for me!

……

……

[Under the Snow: Shiro-kun, I'm going to the countryside to visit Grandpa the day after tomorrow. Do you want to come with me?]

[Bai Bulang Bai Ying: Huh? Who are you? Where is the hero who's going to exercise his rights as a girlfriend?]

[Yukinoshita: You've been busy filming a movie lately, so I'm understanding about your schedule. Shouldn't you thank me for being so considerate?]

[Bai Buliang Bai Ying: Okay, I got it.]

[Yukinoshita: Hmph, would you like to come along sometime?]

[Bai Buliang Bai Ying: Of course, the protagonist will appear when it's most needed.]

In the old house under the snow, in her room, Yukino Yukinoshita, now dressed in pajamas, lay on the bed, propped up on her elbows. A Siamese cat, lightly asleep, nestled between her arms and chest. Her feet occasionally lifted and fell, her toes tapping lightly on the sheets. She tilted her head thoughtfully for a moment, then sent a message: [My mother specifically told me not to come. What have you done lately to upset her?]

[Bai Buliang Baiying: It's alright. I'll hug you and give you a cheek kiss right away, then tell your auntie with all my might that I'm accompanying you to see your grandfather, and that it has nothing to do with her. I'll also tell her not to meddle.]

That makes sense, but isn't this just a deliberate provocation? Really... huh?

Yukino Yukinoshita subconsciously looked around, suspecting that someone had planted a camera.

[Bai Bulang Bai Ying: Your sudden interruption in your speech means I guessed right! As expected of me, the King of Deduction!]

You have to deliberately poke someone face-to-face, and even try to deduce what they're thinking through a screen... No guessing allowed!

Yukino Yukinoshita puffed out her cheeks and pressed her fingers hard on the screen.

[Yukinoshita: I bet you had a great time with Toyohama and Sakurajima while you were filming the movie, right?]

[Bai Buliang Baiying: I bet you've been overthinking things lately, unable to connect your future political aspirations with mine, and you're a bit troubled, so you don't want to give up any opportunity to be together, right?]

[Under the Snow: This is the consequence of Haku's womanizing. Repent and correct your ways, and take responsibility.]

[Bai Buliang Baiying: It's alright, I've already planned it out. I'll film a TV series called "Yes, Yukinoshita Senator" in the future.]

[Under the Snow: A Political Drama?]

[White Shadow: Councilor Yukinoshita, the government is currently facing a budget shortfall, and we need to find a way to resolve this financial issue. Do you have any suggestions?]

Yukino Yukinoshita blinked, pursed her lips, and replied casually, "[Make money.]"

[Bai Buliang Baiying: Making money? Whose money are we making money off?]

[Yukinoshita: Of course, we'll make money off whoever has the most money.]

[White Shadow of the Unruly: Councilor Yukinoshita, you're sorely mistaken.]

[Yukinoshita: Where did I go wrong?]

[Bai Buliang Baiying: Those who know how to make money are mostly rich people, so it's difficult to make money from rich people.]

[Yukinoshita: Whose money should we make?]

[Bai Buliang Bai Ying: I'll make money off whoever's money is easy to earn.]

[Yukinoshita: That's true, then let's get on with it.]

[White Shadow: Yes, Representative Yukinoshita! Pass it on—Representative Yukinoshita has drafted new tax provisions; the people are obligated to pay taxes on the air!]

[Yukinoshita: ???]

What is this mess?

Yukino Yukinoshita was stunned for a moment, snapping out of her political daze, and realized that she seemed to have become the scapegoat.

A dark shadow slowly approached from the bedside, then suddenly leaped and pounced on Yukino Yukinoshita, who was lying on the bed.

"Hey!"

"Well!"

"Meow?!"

The Siamese cat was startled awake by the shaking of the bed, meowed in dissatisfaction, and scurried to the side. Yukinoshita, still warm from her bath, plopped her younger sister down in front of her, expertly subduing her struggles, and said with a smile, "Yukino-chan, what are you playing that makes you so happy?"

"Get out of the way!" Yukino Yukinoshita said with a stern face, holding her phone with the screen off. She turned her head away in disgust, dodging a few strands of hair, and struggled to get out of the way. "Your hair isn't dry yet, it's all wet!"

"It's okay~ Yukino-chan's warm feelings are enough to evaporate your inner sister!"

Go back to your room and sleep!

"No! I want to sleep with Yukino-chan!"

After a few feigned struggles, Yukinoshita Haruno, taking advantage of her sister's struggling movements, rolled over on the bed, leaned against the headboard, reached for her phone on the bedside table, and hummed happily, "Since Yukino-chan won't be all lovey-dovey with her older sister, she can only be all lovey-dovey with this rascal~"

"what ever."

Yukino Yukinoshita gave a soft hum, looked at the Siamese cat in the corner of the bed, and gently beckoned it back.

Don't worry about it. My sister just wants to see me care so she can make fun of me. I won't fall for it.

[On Snow: The departure date is the day after tomorrow.]

[Bai Buliang Baiying: Received.]

[On Snow: Mother seems particularly concerned about Grandpa's situation. What do you think she's thinking?]

[Bai Buliang Baiying: Auntie won't pretend to be good like you, nor will she throw me into the river.]

[Snowy Above: Hmm? Isn't Little Yang being naughty?]

[Bai Bulang Baiying: I order you to take a picture of the hero in disheveled pajamas.]

"Huh? Are you sure it's okay?" Yukinoshita Haruno switched to voice input and shouted, "Is it really okay for me to touch your girlfriend inappropriately?"

Yukino Yukinoshita, who was eavesdropping while petting the cat, turned her head slightly.

Yukino Yukinoshita tapped the screen, and a white voice came from the phone: "[What's our relationship? Being polite to me is just picking a fight!]" Her long, black hair, freshly combed, was exceptionally smooth and alluring, clinging to her flushed cheeks, her slightly parted lips, and the collarbone peeking out from her askew neckline, like a blooming flower bud. One hand futilely covered her chest, the other awkwardly pressed down on her clothes; her long legs were already a jumbled mess of blankets, revealing a patch of rice-white skin at her waist. Her gaze stubbornly met hers from the front, refusing to yield, her bright eyes brimming with sorrow and helplessness. My inspiration struck… *slurp*

The passionate words came to an abrupt end with an even more emotional slurping sound.

Yukinoshita Yukino: “?”

Yukinoshita Harano: "Chiliu!"

Yukinoshita Yukino: "!"

Yukino Yukinoshita hugged the cat as fast as she could, burrowed into her blanket and wrapped herself up tightly. She glared at her older sister with a wary and sharp look, afraid that her sister might suddenly decide to come over and pester her.

It highlights a person who is outwardly fierce but inwardly weak.

"Hey hey hey..."

Yukino Yukino's lips curled up, letting out a laugh that was hard to tell whether it was mockery or teasing. She saw that Shiro had sent another voice message, and she reached out and opened it with a grin.

[Member of Parliament Yukinoshita, the way to secure your interests is not through opposition and protection, but by attacking your opponents' interests—when your opponents accuse you of only wearing underwear, what you should do is not defend yourself or make corrections, but point out that they are not wearing underwear.]

Yukinoshita Yono: "..."

Yukino Yukinoshita stretched her hand out from under the covers, her gaze deep, holding her phone with the camera on, and pointed it at her older sister who was wearing pajamas.

Under the snow, Yang pretended to be calm and slipped into the quilt.

"Okay, time to sleep. Early to bed and early to rise."

"Humph."

……

……

On the day of departure, the Yukino family looked at the private car parked in front of the door, remaining silent to each other, with undercurrents of tension.

A banner was hanging on the rear window of the car, with a few lines of text written on it.

On the left is the phrase: "Understanding others' feelings, knowing the white and guarding the black to achieve unity."

The right side reads: "Greatness lies in tolerance; harmony comes from inclusiveness."

A line of large characters is displayed in the center.

【I am deeply grateful for the snow falling beneath the snow, Arigato!】

Yukinoshita's father's brow twitched, Yukinoshita Yukino clenched her hard fists, and Yukinoshita Haruno looked around.

"Shirokage's handwriting is really..." Yukino's mother shook her head slightly, reached out and took the banner from the back window of the car, rolled it up and held it in her hand, "Yukino, you called him here?"

Yukino Yukinoshita looked at the banner that her mother had put away, seemingly wanting to say something but holding back. She nodded blankly, then looked around, gritting her teeth as she tried to find a certain figure.

"Get on the bus! Ignore anyone not on the itinerary!"

Yukinoshita's father called out and got into the driver's seat first. Although he had called her "Naughty Child," it was a different matter from the little goddess calling her "Naughty Child"!

However, after the group got into the car and drove some distance, they did not encounter any unexpected events.

Yukino Yukinoshita couldn't help but wonder, why didn't Haku come? Did he secretly hang up a banner? Or was it because of his mother's attitude that he didn't plan to come along?

It's a pity it's not a good time to ask...

She looked at her mother in the passenger seat, hesitated for a moment, and then spoke frankly, "Mother, I want Bai Jun to come with me to see Grandpa."

"Hmm." Yukinoshita's mother nodded, then asked, "Did I say anything?"

Hmm? My mother didn't want Bai Jun to come simply because she wanted to handle some things herself, but I called Bai Jun to come because I wanted a chance to be together...

Wait a minute! Was it not that my mother had said something before, but rather that she noticed my attitude of calling out to Bai Jun without saying anything else?

After thinking it over, Yukino realized she had been overthinking things and then seemed to be about to self-destruct...