Uneasy daily life

"Pfft—cough cough haha! You want evidence, haha—we can stake our sisterly bond, pfft haha—take Xuezhi to the hospital...pfft pfft pfft—!"

The white figure sat down on the ground, patted her chest to catch her breath, and her smile turned serious: "Miss Yukinoshita, let's join forces, overthrow Auntie's tyranny, seize the Yukinoshita family, and protect Yukino!"

The white figure suddenly changed her tone, her voice filled with sorrow and determination: "Yukino, don't forgive me, I'll make you hate me for the rest of your life... That's terrifying, that's terrifying! Pfft—!"

Yukinoshita Haruno shivered all over, her brain trembling.

"Ahem, sorry, I couldn't help it, your family is just too funny. Ahem, phew—it's been a long time since I've played such an ambitious, fame- and fortune-hungry character, so my portrayal might not have been quite right..."

Yukinoshita suddenly rushed towards the white figure.

Bai Ying immediately reached out and pulled open the door to the private room, then darted out in the blink of an eye.

"Ah ha ha ha ha ha……"

The laughter gradually faded away.

Yukinoshita grabbed her hair and stomped her foot, her emotions fluctuating wildly, completely losing control.

Ugh! Damn it! What on earth did I think of?!

Wait a minute! So why is this guy living with Yukino?

...Wasn't this completely fooled?!

Chapter 81 You've been tricked?

Expensive things can be simple and luxurious, while affordable things can be luxurious.

As a mature woman with a strong, independent personality, Shizuka Hiratsuka has little interest in foods like coffee, desserts, and cakes.

She loves the barbecue, oden, and fried food stalls on the streets at night. She especially enjoys eating these foods with a few bottles of beer, drinking and eating skewers at the same time, perfectly blending into the nighttime city street scene.

Life is about enjoying it. Coffee is too bitter, quiet shops are too depressing, and desserts are too cloying after a few bites—why go to those places? Why torture yourself for no reason? Isn't that just crazy?

On the last day of the weekend, Hiratsuka Shizuka finished her schoolwork, prepared a rough schedule for the coming week, and wrote lesson plans for tomorrow's classes. As usual, before starting work the next day, she planned to treat herself to a good meal and a good mood before welcoming the energetic young people at school...

In other words, Sunday night roadside stalls should be a refueling station for restoring mental energy, a hot spring to relieve physical exhaustion, and a spiritual pillar for humanity to prolong its life.

"So why did you ask me to come out for some barbecue skewers?"

Hiratsuka Shizuka's gaze was deep as she looked at Yukinoshita Haruno across from her, a constant warning bell ringing in her heart.

"Huh? What are you saying, Shizuka?" Yukinoshita Haruno smiled and ticked the menu. "Even though I've graduated from Soubu High School, you're still my teacher. What's wrong with a student treating their teacher to a meal?"

Hiratsuka Shizuka glanced at her sideways: "Then why are you still called Shizuka?"

"Here, Shizuka, you can order." Yukinoshita Haruno handed over the menu.

"Go ahead and annoy me as much as you want."

Hiratsuka Shizuka took the menu, skillfully checked off the items, and then handed it to the waiter.

While waiting for the food to be served, Hiratsuka Shizuka habitually takes out a cigarette and puts it in her mouth. Before the barbecue arrives, she will have a relaxing time with a cigarette.

"Hmm... what does smoke taste like?" Yukinoshita Haruno cupped her face in her hands, tilting her head curiously.

"It doesn't taste good; don't touch it if you haven't tried it before."

Hiratsuka Shizuka lit a cigarette and took a light drag: "If I had to describe the taste, I would only say 'relaxed'."

"Easy?" Yukinoshita Haruno exclaimed in realization, "Ah—is it like a caged monkey that gets shocked if it touches a banana, and eventually learns to avoid touching it altogether? Is it some kind of instinctive training?"

Hiratsuka Shizuka rolled her eyes and exhaled smoke: "You called me out just to argue with me? Did you have a big fight with your sister? Or a big fight with your mother?"

Yukino Yukinoshita said with a smile, "Oh, how could a good older sister and daughter like me do such things? Shizuka is really joking."

"You ordered two cans of beer. Although you're more used to going to upscale bars, you've also drunk cheap beer from the street sometimes."

Hiratsuka Shizuka remained outwardly calm, but inwardly she was somewhat worried: "You should remember when was the last time we drank beer together, right?"

"Of course I remember. Wasn't it you, Shizuka, who dragged me to the roadside stall for barbecue and beer?" Yukinoshita Haruno laughed. "I've lost count of how many times I've felt like Shizuka is a complete old man."

Hiratsuka Shizuka glared at the other person: "I was just trying to comfort you, you ungrateful little ingrate."

"Hahahaha..." Yukinoshita Haruno laughed, reminiscing, "Back then, it was Shizuka who helped me form a student band—Shizuka, do you still remember how to strum the guitar?"

“There’s no need to remember those things, I can’t remember them,” Hiratsuka Shizuka said confidently. “Anyway, when I pick up the guitar, my body will move on its own. What? Want to relive your high school memories? I might sing off-key.”

"Ha, forget it, it's not like it's anything special."

Yukinoshita rested her cheek on her hand, smiled, and sighed.

Is that how you view that period of time...?

Hiratsuka Shizuka flicked the ash from her cigarette and silently took another puff.

"Haha, why is Shizuka making that face?" Yukinoshita Haruno covered her mouth and laughed without holding back. "Is she trying to imitate Yukino-chan? Cough cough—I'll admit it, I'll allow it, I'll bear all the mistakes... Sigh, I still can't imitate her."

Hiratsuka Shizuka's face darkened: "When are you going to get rid of this lousy habit of playing tricks on people? If you keep acting like this, Yukinoshita will definitely get angry with you."

"No, no!" Yukinoshita Haruno said with a childlike laugh, "Yukino-chan is so cute, but she's even cuter when you tease her."

Hiratsuka Shizuka rolled her eyes, vaguely sensing that it wasn't a conflict between the other person and their family, and she didn't want any conflict with Yukinoshita...

Hmm? Hmm—hmm?! Shirayuki is temporarily living with Yukinoshita, isn't she?!

"Were you tricked by Bai Ying?"

"?" Yukinoshita Haruno's eyes widened. "Shizuka, do you know about Yukino and that guy—"

Hiratsuka Shizuka grinned, laughing silently.

"Is this how you take care of Yukino?!" Yukinoshita Haruno laughed, her voice deep.

"Why do you think I know? That kid told me on his own." Hiratsuka Shizuka rolled her eyes. "It seems that his rented house was demolished and he couldn't find a place to live for a while, so Yukinoshita rented him an empty room in her house for half a month. That's all, nothing to worry about."

Hiratsuka Shizuka suddenly noticed that Yukinoshita Haruno was stunned, a rather rare reaction, especially after what happened in high school.

"what happened to you?"

"I'm a little surprised. Yukino-chan is usually very timid, yet she would do something so inconsiderate. Isn't she afraid of her mother finding out?"

Yukino quickly put on a smile again, but in her heart it was like the African savanna, where countless animals were frolicking and rolling around joyfully.

There's been a demolition issue in Chiba recently... Isn't it just about the demolition of a piece of land that you signed off on and your own company was responsible for?!

Location-wise, it is indeed quite close to the Soubu High School...

Following the clues and tracing the threads, the thread actually led to myself?

What a cruel joke life has played on us!

While taking a puff of her cigarette, Hiratsuka Shizuka pondered for a moment and said, "It's only been half a month. Yukinoshita probably thought her family wouldn't find out, so she did something so bold—sigh, as expected of sisters, you all know how to cause me trouble."

Should we tell Haruno that Lady Yukinoshita knew about this that very night, so she wouldn't have to worry so much?

Yukino Yukinoshita said with a smile, "It's nothing. This is to train Shizuka's social skills. Just think of it as a rehearsal on how to handle marital conflicts. So that she won't lose her temper and punch her husband so badly that he ends up in the hospital, putting her at a disadvantage when dividing the property in court."

Hiratsuka Shizuka: "Hehe."

You little rascal! When you find out the truth, I'll be there right away to laugh at you like crazy!

“Actually…” Yukinoshita Haruno’s voice softened as she smiled, “Shizuka, I really want to thank you. Although the final result wasn’t great, at least I was happy during that time… Willing to take on students’ troubles and get involved in their problems, you are the most meddlesome and best teacher I’ve ever met—back then, my immaturity caused you a lot of trouble.”

Is it mature enough? Sigh.

Hiratsuka Shizuka shook her head, accepting the somewhat belated gratitude: "Actually..."

"Ah—" Yukino Yukinoshita suddenly interrupted, leaning forward and laughing, "So how come someone as good as Shizuka can't get married?"

"Get lost." Hiratsuka Shizuka decided to continue her mocking approach. "By the way, how did that kid mess with you?"

"Ah, the barbecue is here!"

Yukinoshita Haruno smiled and gestured to the waiter who brought the food.

Dividing the barbecue into two portions, Hiratsuka Shizuka took the seasoning handed to her by Yukinoshita Haruno, casually sprinkled on a lethal amount, and took a big, satisfying gulp. With her other hand, she held a can of beer, gripped the can with one hand, hooked the tab with her index finger, and pulled it open with a click.

Yukino picked up a skewer of grilled meat, took a slow bite, and handed over her can of beer: "Thank you, Shizuka."

"I've wanted to say this before, what's wrong with you?"

Hiratsuka Shizuka took the beer can, chewing on a skewer and mumbling as she tore open the tab with one hand and handed it back: "You're too lazy to even pull a tab, or twist a bottle cap, you just leave me to do everything—you can't be this lazy."

Yukino Yukinoshita said with a smile, "After all, I'm just a little girl. I don't have Shizuka's strength. I might hurt my hand if I twist a bottle cap."

Strange and weird.

Hiratsuka Shizuka brought up something happy: "So what did that kid do to you today?"

"It's nothing, I was just a little fooled. After all, I was really shocked to see him living with Yukino."

Yukino Yukino brushed it off lightly, laughing, "I still think it's unlikely that Yukino would do something like that. Could it be that she considers Haku a friend?"

"I guess so, but we shouldn't look at Yukinoshita with old eyes. That child is changing for the better," Hiratsuka Shizuka said subtly. "It's just that the process of change might be making her blood pressure a little unstable..."

"Hmm~" Yukino Yukinoshita made a meaningful interjection, "I only heard Shizuka mention the general situation before... I don't think Yukino-chan can beat Haku-kun—in fact, could this be the result of Haku-kun intentionally guiding things?"

So you were still a little worried?

Hiratsuka Shizuka shook her head and laughed, "Don't worry, that kid just likes to improvise some weird things depending on the situation—you might have been tricked before so you overreacted. I've never seen someone so young yet so sensible."

Sense of propriety? That guy was quite sensible... No, when it comes to judging people, Xiaojing's judgment was far superior. Thinking about it carefully, it was definitely an impromptu performance.

The moment she first discovered that the two were living together, the most likely guess that popped into her mind was that Yukino was preparing to launch a rebellion against her mother, and the situation was already on the verge of collapse.

That guy seemed to be acting along this line of thought, and then he used the idea that 'Yukino's rebellion was because she was deceived and misled' to justify his own actions.

Thinking about it carefully, if it was really premeditated, then it couldn't have been that I went to their door on my own initiative and accidentally stumbled upon them. Rather, the other party did something to guide me, or the other party took the initiative to contact me. My idea of ​​'ambushing' Yukino was just a sudden whim. After all, university isn't without classes, and I also have to occasionally attend company training. Where would I find so much free time?

Having said that…

Yukinoshita smiled, her eyes narrowing: "Is Shizuka trying to vouch for Shiro-kun?"

"Well... I always felt that kid was more clear-headed than anyone else." Hiratsuka Shizuka took a swig of beer and chuckled. "So how exactly did he trick you? Judging from your attitude, it seems like you weren't simply fooled."

"Xiaojing, the reason I'm used to having you help me twist bottle caps and open cans is because of your feminine strength."

Yukinoshita chuckled and gestured to her surroundings: "There are far more people peeking at me than at Shizuka. Do you know why?"

Hiratsuka Shizuka asked curiously, "What are you trying to say? That I can't beat you in terms of beauty?"

"A white inner layer, a short jacket, simple yet beautiful. Even when eating barbecue skewers on the roadside, pay attention to your posture and movements, chew slowly, high heels, a midi skirt, and a handbag. These items, which are exclusively for women, enhance your charm."

Yukinoshita Haruno chuckled and poked an empty can on the table: "And look at Shizuka—suit pants, a white vest tucked into the waistband, and a white lab coat over them. She likes to wear platform shoes, leather shoes, and sneakers for easy movement. She never carries a bag; she stuffs everything into the big pocket of her lab coat. She's an expert at smoking, drinking, and eating skewers. She can eat a skewer in one bite, open a can with one hand, and drink a beer in one gulp. When she's really into it, she'll let out a 'Hahaha, awesome!' laugh."

"You can easily find a group of middle-aged men who look exactly like Xiaojing in all sorts of night market stalls and izakayas."

Chapter 82 I'm Going to Do Something Big

Hiratsuka Shizuka's face was as black as the bottom of a pot.

No wonder this guy has always liked to let her twist the bottle cap and open the tab...

So, she's been secretly mocking her own lack of femininity all along?!

"What's wrong with a white coat?! It's simple, convenient, and stylish! And what's wrong with this pocket? You can put your keys, cigarettes, and lighter in there and there's still plenty of room. What can you possibly put in that palm-sized bag? You have to zip it up every time you take something out, don't you find that troublesome? Is it convenient to just stick your hand in the pocket?! What's wrong with high heels? I've worn heels before, they're just a bit low—and aren't you afraid of falling on flat ground? If you can't open a zipper with one hand, you should be thinking about whether you're lacking exercise and have sub-health issues!"

"Yes Yes Yes……"

Yukino took a sip of beer with a smile, her eyes filled with a mix of amusement and amusement, and said, "Back then, everyone in the band thought Shizuka was like a super reliable boyfriend—hey, Shizuka, when you were in school, did girls give you love letters?"

Shizuka Hiratsuka: (▼ヘ▼#)

Hiratsuka Shizuka took out her phone, dialed a number, and muttered to herself, "Speaking of which, I have that kid's number. Let me ask him what exactly happened today..."

"Ahem—stop! Let's each take a step back!" Yukinoshita Haruno gestured. "Let's eat some grilled skewers, or they'll get cold if we keep chatting."

"Humph."

Hiratsuka Shizuka let out a triumphant cry, then devoured a few skewers of grilled meat before a strange sense of sorrow welled up inside her—Damn it! Did I really win?

"Actually, with Shizuka's looks and family background, getting married should be very simple, right?" Yukinoshita Haruno casually started a conversation.

Hiratsuka Shizuka took out her phone.

Yukinoshita Haruno waved her hand and laughed, "I'm not joking."

"Then put away that smile." Hiratsuka Shizuka put away her phone and sighed. "If you want to know someone's true feelings, at least show your own. That's how it's equal, Haruno."

"To reveal your true feelings is to reveal your weaknesses."