I suddenly became a yakuza boss.

Yang Nai turned to look at him, smiling as she asked him a favor.

Li Xuan looked at Yang Nai with a puzzled expression.

"Even if you didn't say anything, I was still doing it, and besides, given my relationship with the Second Miss, you really didn't need to go out of your way to ask me to..."

“It’s different; not saying it and saying it are not the same thing.”

Yang Nai denied Li Xuan's opinion.

“My goal in educating Yukino is to help her become independent and grow up. However, this education cannot be absolute like Spartan methods, and it won’t work if we rush it. Yukino is my sister, and I have a responsibility to her. You are my partner, and I can only entrust this to you.”

Yang Nai looked at Li Xuan with a serious expression and gave him instructions.

The two, who were having a private "rendezvous" alone at the edge of the courtyard, were talking about topics of dependence.

"I agree, don't make it sound so formal and serious."

Li Xuan said.

"Yes, thank you so much."

Yang leaned against the wall and said with a smile.

As Li Xuan spoke, a sense of regret crept into his heart. Looking at the rain curtain, he said, "I felt guilty towards your sister back then, so whenever I encountered her, I didn't want to spend too much time with her. More importantly, I didn't want to be hated or disliked by such a kind and upright high school girl. If I hadn't chosen to run away that time, and had explained things properly, perhaps things wouldn't have turned out this way..."

No one is perfect. Li Xuan's decision to run away that time was simply because he felt that his relationship with the Second Miss didn't need to become any more complicated or negative.

Indeed, interpersonal relationships cannot be avoided without thoroughly resolving key issues.

Upon hearing Li Xuan's earlier regret, Yang Nai remained silent for a while, then lowered his head slightly, closed his eyes, and said in the courtyard, "That child was always like this when he was little. He always liked to hide his precious toys and not let others know about them."

Yang Nai's fair and alluring legs crossed in the darkness, their youthful allure mingling with the allure of her snow-white dress.

“If you don’t hide, and she really becomes suspicious, it could cause a lot of problems. I think it’s right for you to run away. This exposure was caused by my mother. That kind of situation was unavoidable, and it doesn’t mean that this decision was necessarily wrong.”

Yang Nai did not deny Li Xuan's actions, otherwise she would not have covered for him.

She smiled and said to Li Xuan, "Doesn't this also show that Yukino cared about you back then? Your confession seems to have been very successful. Although Yukino rejected you, girls... always pay attention to boys who express their feelings, consciously or unconsciously. Feelings that come directly from a romantic perspective are much faster and more profound than a long period of ambiguity. Nitta, you are a straightforward, diligent, and brave person. Time will naturally give Yukino the opportunity and process to get to know you. You seem to have an incredible talent. You are very charming to certain girls, especially when you get serious. Girls who lack some support in their hearts seem to easily discover your advantages. Hehe, you clearly don't know how to pursue girls at all, but one outstanding girl after another appears around you, forcing Yukino to invest more in you. You sinful male escort/yakuza gentleman."

Upon hearing this, Li Xuan immediately frowned and said, "Here we go again. Why is everyone making fun of me like this? I haven't done anything!"

"Ahem, alright, that's the end of my request for a big sister. Hmph, I'm playing the older sister again."

Yang Nai put his hands on his hips and boasted with a smug look on his face.

"You should just protect her."

Li Xuan said.

"...No, that won't work."

Yang Nai shook his head.

“I’m different from you. I’m a professional villain… a ruthless politician.”

Yang Nai smiled brightly and cheerfully again as she spoke to Li Xuan.

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The Yukinoshita family is a prominent clan in the area, and the family usually holds a clan gathering after ancestral worship ceremonies.

In Japan's move away from Asia and towards European influence, women at such gatherings could wear either evening gowns or kimonos. Men, on the other hand, were required to wear dark formal attire or tailcoats, reflecting a fusion of German and Japanese styles at the banquet.

Li Xuan and Yang Nai parted ways and returned to the gathering place one after the other. At this moment, the clan banquet had entered its second half.

The crowd formed a large circle, with the young people from the Yukinoshita family and the invited members of other ethnic groups standing at the front.

Li Xuan didn't quite understand and wanted to ask Miss Yukino, but Yukinoshita Yukino was already chatting with a group of other noble young men, so he couldn't ask.

Without Yang Nai's support, he was completely alone, standing in a corner of the stage, like an outsider.

Just as Li Xuan went back to continue his feast, the people behind him started talking about something.

"Are they going to start dancing again?"

A middle-aged clan member asked with a smile.

"Yes, it's a rare gathering, so we dance every year."

It seemed to be the man's wife, speaking to her husband with a rather expectant tone.

It turns out that the Yukinoshita clan also incorporates ballroom dancing into their banquets.

People in Japan also really enjoy dancing. Even at company parties or gatherings with friends, after a few drinks, they might dance a folk dance involving clapping, and some might even take their clothes off and act wildly. Clan gatherings, especially those modeled after European gatherings, may include ballroom dancing, but it remains traditional, focusing more on form and elegance, completely different from American party dancing; it emphasizes elegance and tradition.

The Japanese clans, living in a state of utter silence, were enamored with European etiquette, and Li Xuan sometimes couldn't tell whether Japan was an open or closed country.

At that moment, a commotion erupted from the crowd.

Li Xuan and the others were drawn over and were astonished to see an unusual scene.

Beside her mother, Yukino, the second young lady, had changed into a cherry-red kimono. She seemed to have been dressed up nicely, and her hair had been pulled back. At first glance, she had lost some of her previous long, straight black hair and looked more gentle and obedient. A beauty is a beauty, a true young lady from a prestigious Japanese family.

"..."

Li Xuan's mouth was full of food, and for a moment he forgot to swallow.

It must be said that it was like cherry blossoms in full bloom.

However, Yukino's cold face seemed to show no appreciation for these compliments.

As always, many young people have joined the dance community.

Yukino closed her eyes, and as always, she wouldn't even look at any man who dared to approach her and invite her.

Yukino's mother didn't seem to have any intention of forcing Yukino.

It's clear that the Yukinoshita family has quite strict upbringing.

Amidst the dancing, Yukino still seemed depressed, sitting beside her mother without making any move.

At this moment, Hayama Hayato saw this and glanced at Hinano not far away, but Hinano was nowhere to be found.

"call......"

Hayato Hayama sighed and said to Yukino, "May I invite you to dance with me?"

Yukino sat there, motionless.

As the heavy rain poured down outside, Li Xuan was still watching this scene from the corner when suddenly something poked his ribs.

"what!"

Li Xuan felt a sharp pain and couldn't help but cry out.

This sound led many people to spot the young man, whose origins were unknown and who wore sunglasses throughout.

This was unusual and also caught Yukino's attention.

Li Xuan vaguely heard Yang Nai whispering behind him: "Alright, you promised me you'd protect Yukino, so make sure you keep your word."

Li Xuan was taken aback, but at that moment, he also noticed that Yukinoshita's mother, as well as Hayama and the others, were all looking at him.

Especially... Yukino, the second young lady, was looking at him with a gloomy expression.

In this atmosphere, Li Xuan felt a chill run down his spine and his limbs felt weak. It was as if he felt that if he didn't take some action, he wouldn't be able to do anything.

It seems that everything is within the young lady's calculations.

"Yukinoshita-san..."

Li Xuan looked at Yukino, his usually calm and serious expression showing some embarrassment and shyness, and said in a low voice.

In short, this can be considered more of an apology and a concession.

He was a little nervous, and mimicked Hayama's posture. He could still vaguely feel some oil stains on his hands that he hadn't had time to wipe clean. His hasty response was inevitably full of mistakes. He asked, "I...can I dance with you?"

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Chapter 107 Does he like the younger sister or the older sister? (4.5k views)

Oh no, he just touched the steak knife, and his hands are still a little oily.

In his hasty acceptance of the challenge, Yang Nai forgot that he was still on his way to a meal.

But more importantly, despite her reluctance, she made an invitation. The second young lady Yukinoshita in front of Li Xuan was like a Japanese porcelain doll. She did not show any expression, but just looked at Li Xuan with the same cold indifference.

Even more noticeable was that Yukinoshita's mother looked at him with icy eyes, seemingly quite opposed to his invitation.

"You can dance?"

Yukino remained silent for a long time before asking.

"...I know a little bit."

Li Xuan thought for a moment and answered cautiously.

Actually, the dance people are dancing here is extremely simple. Someone with a solid foundation in martial arts like Li Xuan has seen it a few times and basically understands it. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that he "knows a little bit" of it.

Yukino Yukinoshita remained silent for a while, her expression somewhat conflicted. She lowered her head and sighed softly.

In fact, she didn't want to dance any ballroom dances.

She had no interest whatsoever in the young man with whom her sister had an ambiguous relationship.

What baffled her was that this person suddenly walked right into her line of fire and invited her to dance.

Her mother wouldn't be too sensitive about Hayama Hayato's invitation, after all, she knew Hayama very well and could control him...

However, Yukino Yukinoshita still harbored a lingering desire to accept it. This was also an opportunity, a chance to re-examine things with this person...

Soon, Yukino Yukinoshita secretly glanced at her mother and saw her mother's gloomy and cold eyes!

"..."

Yukino's lowered head made her look even more nervous and hesitant.