The Yukinoshita residence was large, a typical Japanese mansion. The decoration style was quite old money; whether it was the placent of furniture or the internal environnt arrangent, it gave a feeling of age.
Sitting down in the living room, Yukinoshita Mother temporarily left to make tea for the guest, while Yukinoshita Father, as the head of the family, was left to chat with Shinra.
Before leaving, Yukinoshita Mother, who knew Yukinoshita Father's temperant well, signaled Haruno with her eyes to help watch over him and not let him say anything rude.
Haruno felt her father's communication with Shinra was quite interesting and was watching with great interest, but since her mother spoke, Haruno naturally wouldn't refuse.
"Speaking of which, Shinra-kun looks very young. Are you still in school?" Yukinoshita Father said with a smile.
(Targeting my daughter while still in school, quite bold.)
Shinra nodded and replied: "Currently a second-year high school student."
"Se-Second-year high school?" The smile on Yukinoshita Father's lips froze, very surprised.
Although he saw Shinra was very young, he didn't expect him to be this young. He thought Shinra was a freshman in university, but unexpectedly he was still a high school student.
Haruno didn't ntion this before?
Speaking of which, if Shinra is a high school student, how did he get involved with my daughter who is already in university?
Classmate... could it be...
"Are you also a student of Sobu High?" Yukinoshita Father estimated this was the only possibility.
Otherwise, he really couldn't imagine how Shinra, who was just in high school, beca classmates with Haruno who was already in university.
"Yes."
After receiving Shinra's affirmative answer, Yukinoshita Father didn't know what to say for a mont.
If Shinra was a student of Sobu High... that ant he was in the sa school as his younger daughter Yukino, maybe even the sa grade.
A big word 'DANGER' appeared above Yukinoshita Father's head.
He had a bad feeling.
"Speaking of which, Yukino also attends Sobu High, right?" Yukinoshita Father looked at his eldest daughter, trying to hear good news from her.
"Yes, Shinra is also very familiar with Yukino."
Crack—
The forced smile on Yukinoshita Father's face seed frozen. This wasn't the good news he wanted to hear!
Does this an this guy Shinra has contact with both of my precious daughters? Even very familiar?!
"Is-Is that so... Why didn't Haruno ntion it before?" The Councilor was still barely maintaining his dignity as the head of the family, suppressing the thought of exterminating the blond guy (crossed out) guest.
"Didn't I ntion it? Seems so. I thought Yukino told you guys. Shinra and Yukino are clubmates." Haruno took advantage of Yukinoshita Mother's absence to brief Yukinoshita Father simply.
"Clubmates..."
That was fine. Yukinoshita Father knew his younger daughter Yukino very well. Because of her cold personality, she was basically unlikely to be interested in boys of the sa age. Unless they were together day and night, it was usually difficult for ordinary people to intervene in her life.
Even in the sa club, how much interaction could there be between the two?
In comparison, Yukinoshita Father felt his eldest daughter Haruno was more dangerous.
If he rembered correctly, during the school festival of Sobu High so ti ago, Haruno seed to have been running to Sobu High constantly.
Originally, Yukinoshita Father thought Haruno went to help Yukino and visit teachers from her high school days. Now it seed a big question mark should be placed on this.
"My daughter caused you trouble." Yukinoshita Father probed Shinra again.
Shinra hurriedly waved his hand and said: "Not at all, not at all. It's who caused trouble."
Knowing you caused trouble, why don't you stay away from Haruno sensibly!
Watching Haruno sitting next to Shinra on the sofa, Yukinoshita Father felt his blood pressure soaring. Although Shinra sat down first, and Haruno sat next to him later.
But... setting aside the facts, is this kid Shinra completely blaless?
Haruno interjected cleverly at this ti: "It's obviously our family receiving your care."
Seemingly polite with Shinra, she was actually reminding her father: We invited him to our ho as a guest, not him coming uninvited.
We owe him, not he owes us.
Yukinoshita Father understood the aning in Haruno's words. He opened his mouth, but didn't know what to say.
Yes, their family indeed owed Shinra a huge favor.
But the problem was, you didn't have to throw yourself in, right?
Using money or other things would work too, right?
Haruno: I have my own considerations.
Yukinoshita Father understood now. It wasn't a pig digging up cabbage, but his own cabbage sending itself to the pig's mouth!
Why does it feel even more uncomfortable? o(╥﹏╥)o
Just as Yukinoshita Father didn't know how to continue the topic, Yukinoshita Mother walked over with tea, followed by a maid carrying exquisite snacks on a tray.
It had to be said that Yukinoshita Mother, who could raise the Yukinoshita sisters, indeed had so skills.
If Haruno was an enhanced version of Yukino, then Yukinoshita Mother was completely an enhanced superior version of Haruno. In every word and deed of the Yukinoshita sisters, traces of Yukinoshita Mother could actually be seen.
However, from here, the deep influence of Yukinoshita Mother on the two sisters could also be seen.
"Please enjoy." Yukinoshita Mother elegantly placed the teacup on the table in front of Shinra and turned the cup handle to his right hand.
Every move showed the style of Yamato Nadeshiko.
And unsurprisingly, it was black tea.
"Thank you." Shinra thanked politely, while glancing at Haruno calmly.
Seeming to doubt if Yukinoshita Mother and Haruno were really mother and daughter? Why had he never seen Haruno like this?
Hiding her clumsiness (skills), right?
Speaking of which, Yukino often poured tea for him, and her deanor was very similar to Yukinoshita Mother's.
Currently, Yukino, who had moved out to live alone, was actually closer to Yukinoshita Mother in behavior.
But only limited to behavior. In deeper aspects of dealing with people and things, Haruno captured the essence better.
From this point of view, Yukinoshita Mother choosing Haruno as the heir of the Yukinoshita family was probably not just because she was the eldest daughter, but more likely due to considerations of personality and ability.
After returning, Yukinoshita Mother took over the dominance of the topic very naturally, chatting with Shinra about daily life like a kind elder.
Truly kind, not like Yukinoshita Father, with hidden thorns in his words.
As the communication deepened, the appreciation in Yukinoshita Mother's eyes when looking at Shinra beca more and more obvious. Obviously, his conversation and insight made the actual helm of the Yukinoshita family very satisfied.
It really fulfilled the old saying: The mother-in-law looks at the son-in-law, and likes him more and more.
If her daughter Haruno chose such a boy, she could rest assured.
Just a bit young, three years younger than Haruno, but this wasn't a big problem. As the saying goes, a woman three years older holds a gold brick. According to scientific research, won's life expectancy is generally longer than n's. In the future, when they get old, there's no need to worry about being separated for too long.
It's just that with Shinra's background, he is unlikely to marry into the Yukinoshita family like her husband. There might be so problems with family inheritance, but it doesn't matter; isn't there still the younger daughter Yukino?
Obviously, this graceful and elegant Mrs. Yukinoshita didn't know soone's ambition, thinking only her eldest daughter Haruno had thoughts about Shinra, not expecting her younger daughter might fall first.
As happy as Yukinoshita Mother was, Yukinoshita Father was depressed.
Watching his wife and Shinra answering each other, he actually understood that Shinra wasn't an embroidered pillow with an empty appearance, but had real stuff.
It could even be said that he was the most outstanding young man he had seen in recent years, even a bit more outstanding than the son of the Hayama family who was close to their family.
In fact, Yukinoshita Father had considered the issue of his daughter's dating partner before. Because their family was close to the Hayama family, and Hayama Hayato was his daughter's childhood friend.
If his daughter really wanted to date him, Yukinoshita Father felt he probably wouldn't object too much... mm, could only say not repel.
And Shinra seed to be above Hayama Hayato in both family background and personal ability. Yukinoshita Father felt he seed to have no reason to refuse?
Thinking of this, Mr. Yukinoshita's mood instantly beca subtle.
Then Yukinoshita Father seed to let go and also began to join the conversation. For a ti, the atmosphere in the living room was so harmonious and beautiful.
But did Yukinoshita Father really let go?
Well, actually he ran out of options.
After dinner, Shinra politely proposed to leave.
"It's getting late. I should go back. Thank you, Uncle and Auntie, for your hospitality."
"Won't you sit a bit longer? Or just stay overnight at ho. There are many empty rooms in the house. I'll ask Haruno to help you tidy up a room later."
Hearing this, Haruno looked at her mother. Why don't you just let him live in my room directly?
She knew her mother well. If she didn't really like Shinra, she would never propose inviting him to stay overnight.
It must be known that even Hayama Hayato, who had a very good relationship with their family, had never received this honor. Mm, even when he was a child, he never stayed overnight at her house.
"That would be too much trouble for you. Let's wait for the next opportunity." Shinra politely rejected Yukinoshita Mother's invitation. Who stays overnight on the first visit?
Speaking of which, isn't Yukinoshita Mother's attitude a bit too enthusiastic?
When Shinra ca to visit, he had envisioned the situation facing Yukinoshita Mother, both good and bad. But the chat turned out quite smoothly, even silky smooth.
Yukinoshita Mother wasn't as strict as Shinra expected. Instead, she appeared quite amiable and comfortable to get along with. While maintaining the due dignity of an elder, she wouldn't make you feel pressured.
In comparison, Yukinoshita Father beside Yukinoshita Mother seed to have so opinions about him, but Shinra could understand. Besides, this was just the beginning; there would be worse later.
In addition, although neither side ntioned the Togawa Group intelligence, everything seed to be understood without words.
Yukinoshita Mother didn't give money as a reward but said he could co to sit at ho often when free.
She practically included Shinra in the category of 'one of us'. This was more precious than re money.
Mm... Of course, it's hard to say who loses and who gains. After all, considering Shinra's background, the Yukinoshita family is obviously climbing up the social ladder.
But overall, it was a quite successful visit.
The family sent Shinra to the door. Haruno got into the car with Shinra, while Yukinoshita Father and Mother watched them leave.
This scene was very much like a married daughter bringing her husband back to visit her maiden ho and being seen off when leaving.
Because the sense of déjà vu was too strong, Yukinoshita Father felt his eyes were a bit moist.
Severely imrsed, so to speak.
After the vehicle disappeared from view, Yukinoshita Father and Mother returned to the living room.
Yukinoshita Father couldn't help asking his wife: "Isn't it a bit too hasty?"
He was referring to his wife's act of inviting Shinra to stay overnight just now.
Yukinoshita Father rarely questioned his wife's decisions, but this ti he had to speak out.
Partly for his daughter, and partly because he wanted to know the reason for his wife's decision.
"Hasty? Maybe. But in my opinion, that child Haruno is still a bit too indecisive." Yukinoshita Mother shook her head.
In her view, since the target was found, one should attack without hesitation. Rember, hesitation leads to defeat.
On this point, her daughter didn't seem to fully inherit her virtues.
Yukinoshita Father then rembered that his wife indeed seed terribly decisive. Wasn't that how he married into the Yukinoshita family back then?
"So, you really took a fancy to that... Mori Shinra." Yukinoshita Father wanted to say 'that kid', but thinking it was inappropriate, he finally called his full na.
"Whether I took a fancy or not is not important. Didn't you notice?"
"What?"
"His outfit today completely fits Haruno's aesthetics. If I guess correctly, Haruno helped pick those clothes."
Yukinoshita Mother obviously knew her daughter very well. The clothes Shinra wore for the visit today were arguably picked according to Haruno's aesthetics.
"!!!"
Hearing this, Yukinoshita Father was so shocked that he couldn't speak. Ha-Has it reached this level?
So, my precious daughter really has soone she likes?
"Could it be a coincidence?" Yukinoshita Father was still making a last struggle.
Yukinoshita Mother looked at Yukinoshita Father, shook her head, didn't argue with him anymore, and said: "Maybe."
Seeing his wife's reaction, Yukinoshita Father's heart sank to the bottom of the valley.
He knew his wife too well. Since she dared to say so, she definitely wasn't shooting aimlessly.
Haruno really picked clothes for Shinra.
In Japan, this is usually sothing only unlocked by a very intimate relationship.
When he visited back then, his wife also picked decent clothes for him to face his father-in-law and mother-in-law. Until now, his clothes were basically all handled by his wife.
But is that the sa?
At that ti, he and his wife were already boyfriend and girlfriend dating for a long ti. In contrast, Shinra and Haruno...
Wait, could it be...
ntality collapsed.
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