I suddenly became a yakuza boss.

The atmosphere immediately became heavy.

Yukinoshita's mother had a similar temperament to Haruno, but her face was even closer to Yukino's. Her kimono and the solemn black car gave her an even stronger sense of feudalism. This middle-aged beauty stood before her wayward daughter, her face as cold as frost.

As the clouds rolled and unrolled, Yang saw her mother again. There was no trace of emotion on their faces as they reunited; it was as if they were people from opposing sides meeting. The air was cold, and the atmosphere between mother and daughter was even colder.

"Mother... It's been a while since I've seen you. How are you?" Yang Nai asked politely.

"Excuse me, I don't know you. Why are you talking to me all of a sudden?"

Yukino's mother spoke to Hinano in a tone as cold and ruthless as the far north.

The shocking look in her mother's eyes immediately made Yang Nai realize the cruel reality. She felt somewhat saddened, but she was also prepared for the consequences.

Yukino's mother smiled at her and said, "Yukino, what are you doing here? It's not very safe here. I've come to take you back."

This stark action was displayed on the street, completely reversing the Yukinoshita sisters' previous positions—or perhaps even worse. Haruno was no longer acknowledged by their mother, and Yukino had never received such severe punishment. The situation had clearly changed; the future heir of the Yukinoshita family had fundamentally shifted. Yukinoshita, the second daughter, was being groomed by her mother as the new heir. The once excellent and highly regarded eldest daughter of the Yukinoshita family had betrayed the family and was no longer part of the family hierarchy.

Yukino Yukinoshita stood in front of her mother and sister, and upon seeing this scene, a sad expression appeared on her face.

She didn't want to see this happen.

"Yukino, go to Mother's..."

Haruno whispered a reminder to Yukino.

Yukino lowered her head uneasily and remained motionless.

"That's enough, sister. I'm very relieved. Let's go home now."

Haruno smiled and said to Yukino.

Yukino Yukinoshita couldn't understand how she could maintain such a strong appearance...

Immediately, Yukino stood up and argued loudly with her mother, saying, "Mother, I think this is going too far. My sister didn't do anything wrong. What she did was really excessive. Is this really how family members should act?"

However, her mother's expression remained unchanged in front of Yukino.

Her mother looked at Yukino with only a disappointed expression.

"...Are you going to abandon me too, Yukino?"

Yukino's mother said something thought-provoking.

"..." Yukino Yukinoshita felt there was absolutely no room for negotiation...

Yukino's mother, as if controlling a puppet, once hugged Yukino from behind, just like she had hugged Haruno, who had her head bowed, and whispered like a demon, "Yukino, you're the only one left to rely on in this family. You must be obedient and not make any more mistakes, okay?"

Yukino Yukinoshita looked terrible, her head was down, and she didn't dare to reply.

Hiding behind the wall, Li Xuan witnessed this scene and felt an indescribable sense of terror.

As snowflakes fell, Yukino said, "There's no need to talk about this anymore, Yukino-chan. Don't worry your mother anymore. I'm fine."

She smiled apologetically at her sister.

This sense of vicissitude... is the result of Yang Nai's decision made long ago.

She fell in love with a samurai whose life was full of misfortune.

When there is no other choice, this outcome is inevitable.

She seemed to have some kind of judgment, a judgment that Yukino's happiness should be smoother than hers.

Even amidst hardships, the love stories of young girls can blossom into beautiful lilies in the cold snow.

P.S.: The author apologizes for seeing the reader's comments.

I will consider the readers' feelings in the future and write more enjoyable stories. I am learning how to write enjoyable stories.

Chapter 127 Memories of Fireworks

In the blink of an eye, winter is getting colder and colder.

The sky was filled with falling snow, and as far as the eye could see from the window, everything was a vast expanse of white. Winter in Chiba has a unique beauty. The quaint houses were adorned with ice and snow, evoking both the desolation of Scandinavia and the bewilderment of the East. In the midst of the cold and quiet, how fortunate it is to have someone to keep you company inside.

In the past two days, he hasn't mentioned what happened at Yukinoshita's house that day. Haruno has maintained a cheerful and optimistic attitude, and the past two days have been quite peaceful and natural.

However, whenever he occasionally passed by a jewelry store, he would always see a diamond ring that would always evoke a strange feeling in him as he looked through the glass.

The captain and leader of the two hundred men actually has assets of over 100 million, but he is currently only experiencing financial difficulties for a month. At this moment, Li Xuan glanced at the price and really felt that he was short of money.

He genuinely loved the politician's daughter and deeply understood everything she had endured these past few days. He believed that even though he was currently constrained by his opponent, one day he would break free of all shackles. He firmly believed that Yukino would eventually make him completely let go of his tumultuous three-year samurai career, because she was the incredible Yukino Yukino.

It's only 300,000 yen, but he really wants to curse the Japanese government as inhuman right now.

On his third visit, Li Xuan noticed the design of the ring and thought it resembled a flower, quite beautiful. He asked the shop assistant, "Excuse me, could you tell me what design this ring has? Why are there so many patterns?"

The female shop assistants seemed quite familiar with this young man who was already considering buying a ring. Despite his casual work clothes, Li Xuan was clean and tidy, and the handsome young man was still pleasing to the eye, especially since he was a man planning to get married, which gave him an inexplicable sense of security. So, Li Xuan's demeanor in this respect did not seem to be affected by his clothing.

A friendly shop assistant chatted enthusiastically, explaining, "This ring is called 'Fireworks'."

"Because love is like fireworks, rising into the sky, shining brightly in the darkness. Even after the beauty fades, that beauty lingers, remembered and loved by people. This is the meaning of marriage."

The shop assistant explained the meaning behind the ring to Li Xuan.

As Li Xuan listened to this explanation in the warm-colored old shop, he gradually recalled the time he and Yang Nai went to see the Chiba fireworks together.

No wonder he was so fond of the design on this ring; now I understand why.

However, he is currently in a state of covert hostility with the government, and Yang Nai is more of a person who has chosen to live with him out of desperation. It would be too hasty to think about such things now.

After working and looking at the ring for a while, Li Xuan returned to his apartment room. As soon as he opened the door, he said, "I'm back."

The living room and kitchen were empty and quiet, as if no one was there.

As usual, Haruno peeked out from a hidden corner and shouted back, "Welcome back!!"

Li Xuan looked helplessly at Yang Nai. This young lady seemed to have no worries at all, and she was so lively every day.

“Ah Xuan, you’re back just in time. Come, come, let me show you something.”

Yang Nai was wearing a warm, fluffy tracksuit, looking rather casual. She went to the living room by herself and called Li Xuan over as well.

Li Xuan asked, "Is there something you need?"

"Look, these are fireworks-themed tickets."

Yang handed Li Xuan something that looked like a ticket and said with a smile.

Fireworks.......

I never imagined that what I was thinking would suddenly come out of Yang Nai's mouth with that word; it really felt like fate.

Li Xuan took the ticket and examined it carefully. He discovered it was a Kyoto tour ticket, scheduled for tomorrow, offering a luxurious two-day, one-night experience. The travel agency would also be organizing a small fireworks display showcasing Kyoto's snowscape, along with hot springs, gourmet food, and skiing... everything was included.

"These tickets must be very expensive, how did you get them?"

Li Xuan asked in confusion.

"Hmph, this is a prize I received from someone I know who won a big prize at the supermarket. He's a rich person."

Yang stood tall and proud, with a confident expression, and announced.

"..." Li Xuan held the lottery ticket between his hands, squinting at the arrogant young lady. Was that rich person herself? He wondered if the young lady would ever win the lottery. He had lived for over twenty years and had never won any grand prize or anything like that. He had to admit, some people were born with a life of wealth and privilege. The young lady always managed to win a prize when she bought things, and now she had even won the first prize. Heaven was truly unfair in this respect.

It's true that Kyoto's tourism advantages are undeniable; Chiba's tourism industry simply can't compare, a fact that homeowners are well aware of.

And... the way the politician's daughter stood proudly with her chest puffed out, her curves truly made Li Xuan not know where to look.

"So you're planning a trip to Kyoto?" Li Xuan asked.

"It's not you, it's us."

Yang Nai took out a ticket from her pocket, showed it to Li Xuan, and said with a smile.

"If there's only one ticket, it's not a first prize. Hmm, I feel like this is all God's arrangement. Ah Xuan, why don't you take this opportunity to relax? You can't push yourself too hard before the cultivator exam, you need to relax. Let's go together tomorrow."

Yang raised his hands, made a cheering gesture, and encouraged Li Xuan.

So, this is a fireworks trip just for Hina-sama!?

Li Xuan thought it was alright and readily agreed. He was willing to switch shifts with his colleagues if necessary, but he would make sure to squeeze out the time.

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Yukino Yukinoshita hasn't been feeling well lately.

Whether it's club activities or class time, she would often space out or drift off into a daze.

However, once people see her gloomy and quiet face, very few dare to strike up a conversation with this girl who is caught up in the vortex of discussion.

Her sister's situation wasn't a big deal, but it wasn't insignificant either. After all, Yukino Yukinoshita, who had the highest academic deviation score in the school, was a celebrity, and there were all sorts of rumors circulating within Soubu High School.

Inside the event room, both Hachiman Hikigaya and Yui Yuigahama had already noticed this. Although the sun was setting and the room was brightly lit, Yukino, who was holding a paperback, had her face hidden in the shadows and remained motionless, looking preoccupied. She hadn't turned a page for half an hour, and didn't seem to be reading at all.

After school, the three of them went home separately, and Yukino prepared to go home alone.

However, halfway there, she saw Yui Yuigahama waiting for her at a fork in the road.

Yui Yuigahama saw Yukino and a smile appeared on her face.

"There have been a lot of rumors lately. I never imagined that Senior Ah Xuan was involved in the underworld. It really shocked me. Such a good person, and he's also in the underworld? It feels unreal..."

Yui Yuigahama was walking along the riverside path with Yukino when she shared her thoughts on the matter.

"......"

Yukino remained silent, her expression indifferent.

"I wonder how Senior Ah Xuan is doing now because he did something wrong. Although I don't really know the situation, he was kind to me, so I feel I should care about him..."

Yui Yuigahama was a little worried about Li Xuan and wanted to find out about his recent situation from Yukino.

"No, he didn't do anything wrong, to be honest, at least he didn't do the crimes he's accused of."

Upon hearing this, Yukino suddenly refuted Yui's assumption that he had committed a crime and corrected her.

Yui Yuigahama paused for a moment, blinked, and sensed something in her heart. She stared blankly at Yukino.

Yukino's face turned sorrowful, and she fell silent again.

"Xiaoxue, you really don't know. However, it seems that what troubles you right now is not the matter of Senior Ah Xuan's identity. Senior Ah Xuan is a good person, and you can feel it after getting to know him for a while. Judging from your reaction, Xiaoxue, this fact should be even more certain."

Yui Yuigahama said with a smile.