I suddenly became a yakuza boss.

Yukino paused for a moment, her fair and delicate cheeks flushed slightly in the wind. Whether it was out of shyness or the wind, she looked at her friend with a mixed expression.

"Although the senior didn't tell you his identity, I've been carefully considering his actions—every detail, every expression, every word... Senior Ah Xuan must value you a lot; it's not an act. If he wanted to, there are many expressions he couldn't convey, nor would he need to. I guess he's trying to convey some kind of message to you..."

Yui Yuigahama exhaled warm breath and said to Yukino in the cold air, "Isshiki seemed quite down lately, but she's been much better these past few days and has regained her energy. Ahem... to be a little impolite, I initially thought she'd given up, but after asking her, I realized that Isshiki is very bold; she doesn't seem to have given up. She's still determined to try and achieve her goals..."

Upon hearing this, Yukino Yukinoshita closed her eyes and commented, "This behavior is so irrational. Is it really necessary to get so entangled? Whether it's that person or my sister... that feeling exists, so why not cherish yourself and force your way in?"

After listening, Yui Yuigahama was quiet for a moment before saying, "Do you think this is noble, Yuki? Noble ideas... don't necessarily bring you the happiness you want."

Yukino Yukinoshita was stunned and stared blankly at Yui.

"Love is selfless, but it is also selfish."

Yui tells Yukino about the very real nature of this emotion.

For Yukino, who has a normal, even conservative, view of love, this behavior is unreasonable and incomprehensible.

But given the situation she was faced with, she surprisingly did not deny Yui's claims.

The two girls stood on the bridge. The wind was very strong, making Yukino's hair and her thoughts all messed up.

"That person... truly loves my sister. So what's the point of all this you're saying?"

Tears welled up in Yukino's eyes as she looked directly at Yui with emotion and asked seriously.

"There's no such thing as spotless purity in human interactions, but I don't believe that some flaws should negate all experiences. Xiaoxue, I never crave absolute friendship or other kinds of feelings. For many purposes, I might even do things that hurt those I cherish. However, these things cannot destroy my feelings for those I cherish. Feelings are often selfish, and that's my right. I just want to fight for it... Think about it, how much of your experiences are real and how much is fake? The decision is entirely in your hands, Xiaoxue."

Yui held Yukino's hands tightly and answered softly and gently.

Yukino seemed to have been reminded, and some things became clearer in her mind.

Despite being deceived at the beginning, Yukino still cherishes many of her experiences.

However, she also noticed that Yui's expression wasn't very good when she said those words.

Yukino calmed down and looked at Yui again, who seemed to have more on her mind than before. After a moment of curiosity, she asked, "You seem to be acting strangely too. Did something happen? Why are you suddenly so emotional?"

It is indeed strange that Yui would express such strong feelings about this matter, and her state is also a bit special. It seems that it is not something else, but that Li Xuan incident has also had some impact on her.

Yui was stunned for a moment, then immediately showed a terrified expression, shaking her hands frantically and saying, "No, no, no, it's okay, nothing's wrong."

In fact, Yui's feelings were heartfelt.

Surprisingly, she wasn't trying to persuade Yukino for any particular purpose; rather, she herself was filled with regret.

A cold wind blew, and there was still a lot of loose change in her pocket.

After all, her 1,000 yen... probably wouldn't be enough to persuade that senior to come back...

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The following day was Saturday.

Early in the morning, Li Xuan arrived as scheduled, trudging through the thick snow.

In the quiet and peaceful station, the winter air made people want to be lazy, and Li Xuan couldn't help but yawn many times as he and Yang Nai arrived at the meeting point for the tour group.

However, Yang Nai kept standing on tiptoe, as if looking around, as if there were still people who hadn't arrived yet.

What are you looking for?

Li Xuan asked in confusion.

"Where is that rich person who gave us the tickets?"

Yang said to Li Xuan.

"There's no one else here. Isn't that rich person yourself?"

Li Xuan spoke frankly and exposed Yang Nai's trick.

Yang Nai glanced at Li Xuan and said with a smile, "No, that's not it."

"Here's what you do: call out number 35 in the crowd. She's number 35. Try calling out number 35 and see if you can find her."

Yang then spoke to Li Xuan in a way that was both subtle and discreet.

It's probably better not to do this kind of thing...

However, he was also curious about who the person number 35 that Yang Nai mentioned was.

Yang Nai's eyes sparkled, and with a beaming smile, she urged Li Xuan on. Li Xuan had no choice but to steel himself and call out through the sea of ​​tourists, "Number 35, is Number 35 here?"

"...I'm number 35, what's wrong?"

In the cold weather, someone nearby responded to Li Xuan.

Li Xuan turned his head and saw Yukino Yukinoshita holding a ticket.

Li Xuan felt like he was dreaming at this scene.

Even more terrifying, not far behind Yukino who turned to look at him, he also saw... Yukinoshita's mother surrounded by servants.

He always felt like he was having a nightmare...

Chapter 128 Building a Good Relationship with Yukinoshita

The Shinkansen from Chiba to Kyoto takes 2 hours and 30 minutes. This travel agency has three groups participating in this activity, and of course, the treatment is not the same. Li Xuan's group does not include meals, while Yukinoshita's group is a first-class luxury group with luxurious and comprehensive meals, the best rooms, and even the carriage is arranged in first class.

However, that's about the only difference, yet the price difference is almost double.

To put it simply, only truly wealthy people with money to burn would book a first-class travel package.

Undoubtedly, Yukino Yukinoshita is that rich person, number 35.

The girl who hated him turned her head in the pale snow mist, her expression not showing much surprise, but her face was still very unpleasant.

"Ah, Mr. Nitta."

Suddenly, the first person to speak to him was not Yukino Yukinoshita, but Yukinoshita's mother, who was accompanied by several servants. She seemed to follow tradition and always wore a kimono, no matter where she was. Upon seeing Li Xuan, she took the initiative to greet him.

"You've joined a tour group too? Then it seems we should look out for each other on this trip."

Standing next to Yukino, Yukinoshita's mother smiled and spoke politely.

Li Xuan was buffeted by the cold wind for a few moments, and felt as if his body wasn't even his own anymore. This complete 180-degree change in attitude made Li Xuan momentarily think that he had transmigrated again.

But Yukino's indifferent expression suggests that he should still be in his original dimension.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Li Xuan hurriedly left Yukino's mother and returned to Yang Nai's side.

"So, have you found number 35 yet?"

Yang Nai, who had been waiting in the same spot, saw Li Xuan return looking lost and smiled faintly as she asked.

"Tell me the truth. Why did your sister Yukino and your mother come here?"

Li Xuan turned pale with fright and looked at Yang Nai, unable to resist asking what was going on.

Yang Nai remained expressionless, seemingly already aware of the situation. She simply stared at Li Xuan for a while, then stretched lazily before replying, "...I haven't really figured it out either, but she was the one who asked to see you."

Li Xuan was stunned. He hadn't expected that Yukinoshita's mother would come to see him, the culprit who had abducted her daughter.

"Suddenly she wanted to see what kind of person you were, so she invited us to join this family trip. But don't misunderstand, I haven't been forgiven by my mother. But it seems she has her own reasons for observing me. I'm not sure what her purpose is... Ah Xuan, I won't interfere with what you do next. Just do what you think is right."

Yang Nai didn't seem to have figured out her mother's thoughts either. She seemed to have something on her mind, but she didn't ask Li Xuan to do anything. It just seemed that mother and daughter were connected by blood, and blood was thicker than water. Perhaps her mother had really come to her senses and had to acknowledge to some extent the important choice of her daughter who had run away from home.

"This should be a good thing."

Li Xuan never imagined that Yukino's mother had other purposes for getting close to them. This trip was related to the reconciliation between Miss Yang and her mother, which was of great importance. He said, "Although it may seem like I'm being shameless, it feels like you're testing my reliability. It's okay, I will do my best to prove your choice and my own worth during this trip."

Li Xuan seemed ready to take on the responsibility of Yang Nai's happiness, but at this moment, as he was mustering his fighting spirit, Yang Nai quietly looked at his profile.

Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan, might be more memorable to those who enjoy yokai culture, as it is now known as Heian-kyo. With 1000 years of history as the capital of Japan, it was also the historical stage for the Meiji Restoration. The famous Meiji swordsmen wrote the legend of Japan's last samurai in this city.

After getting off at the station, the three tour groups were led and managed by different guides. After a short stay at the hotel to check in and drop off their luggage, they rushed to the first tourist attraction, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, and boarded three buses to get there.

Kiyomizu-dera Temple is arguably one of the most famous temples and tourist attractions in Japan, a must-see destination. During the autumn foliage season, the scenery here is particularly dazzling, but the snowscape is equally magnificent, with endless snow mist attracting a constant stream of visitors.

When Li Xuan first came to Kyoto, he initially thought it would be no different from ordinary temples. However, after visiting the place, he found that the scenery was quite ancient and had a kind of light and refreshing charm.

"Ah Xuan, hehe, you said that after I rescued you, you would listen to everything I say, right?" Yang Nai walked with Li Xuan on the temple fair street outside the temple, quietly tugged at Li Xuan's sleeve, and asked with a smile.

Li Xuan had never remembered saying that before, and said seriously, "I'm 100% sure I didn't make such a promise. What do you want me to do by suddenly saying this?"

Yang Nai blinked, thought for a moment, and said thoughtfully, "Wait a minute, I remember you did say that, but now that you mention it, it seems like you didn't... But one of the privileges of girls is that they can have things just because they want them. Do you see that shop over there? It looks really fun. Let's go check it out together."

After saying that, Yang Nai grabbed Li Xuan's hand and enthusiastically shooed him towards the clothing store.

Li Xuan lost his sense of judgment as soon as Yang Nai grabbed his hand, and was thus led away by Yang Nai.

The two arrived at the shop together, and Li Xuan saw that it was a costume rental shop in a tourist area, renting out various ancient costumes, armor, and kimonos. However, most of the customers at these rental shops, which are common in historical sites, were foreigners. Sure enough, after a short while, Li Xuan heard tourists speaking Korean and Chinese around him; it was rare to see local Japanese people renting kimonos and yukatas for fashion shows here.

Yang Nai was full of energy, selecting various cosplay-like outfits.

Li Xuan was somewhat surprised that Yukinoshita Haruno, a native Japanese, would be interested in this shop.

As a result, after finding one set of clothes, Yang Nai stopped pursuing it.

"This is the outfit. Ah Xuan, would you like to try it on?"

Yang Nai picked up the blue coat, turned around, looked at Li Xuan behind him in the ancient building shop, and asked with a smile.

This is a samurai outfit, belonging to the captain of the Shinsengumi, who was on the verge of extinction.

"Why do you suddenly want me to wear these clothes?" Li Xuan asked, puzzled.

Yang Nai looked at the outfit, a faint, pale light falling on her body. She thought for a moment, smiled at Li Xuan, revealing her dimples, and said, "I don't know, but I just don't understand why... I want to see what Ah Xuan looks like in a samurai outfit."

There was no other way; given how simple the request was, Li Xuan followed Yang Nai's advice and put on the clean set of clothes.

Li Xuan put it on, and amidst a sea of ​​blue-clad figures, many history enthusiasts and impersonators were dressed in Shinsengumi costumes. In that moment, he was undoubtedly the most eye-catching and outstanding.

The shadow of the Ashikawa Group seems still vivid in my mind; the ghost of the Ashikawa Group seems to have never left.

Yang Nai had always wanted to see what Li Xuan would look like as a true warrior; it seemed that this person was truly extraordinary.

A genuine samurai gentleman in the modern world...

"Perfect score!!"

Yang made a microphone shape with both hands and shouted happily.

Soon, Yang Nai had the shop assistant take a picture of the two of them together.

"Ah Xuan, wait here for me for a bit. I need to get the photos developed. Oh, and if you're bored while waiting, you can go for a walk now. I'll call you later to meet up."