I suddenly became a yakuza boss.

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She felt a sense of relief, and soon she turned around to look at Li Xuan, feeling that she had also received care from this young man.

"...This child is in some danger," Yukinoshita's mother thought with concern.

But she had only just noticed that this young man did indeed have a certain indescribable sense of danger about him. He was outspoken, proactive, and aloof... No wonder... Both of her daughters were captivated by him.

But Hayato Hayama, who seems to be more popular, doesn't have this advantage. Sometimes being a little clumsy and direct can be more effective.

After Yukinoshita's mother finished feeding him, she turned to look at Li Xuan, said nothing more, and simply waved for him to follow.

On the snow, two people of different ages and with completely different stances left their footprints as they strolled through Kiyomizu-dera Temple.

The rooftops of the ancient temple are all white, and strolling through this place of simple beauty, one feels a pure innocence, free from any distracting thoughts.

Only after climbing dozens of steps to a temple tower overlooking Kyoto did Yukinoshita's mother stop.

Li Xuan, who had been trying to get closer to his mother-in-law, inadvertently ended up here. When he turned around, he saw a bird's-eye view of Kyoto in gray tones under the arched wooden building. He felt so small and the world so vast.

After Li Xuan stared in disbelief for a minute, he suddenly realized there was a figure beside him. Only then did he turn his head and see that Xue Mu was already standing beside him, looking at this long-lost magnificent scenery with him.

This profile view seems to show Yukino Yukinoshita twenty years from now, and Yukino Yukinoshita's appearance. The woman accompanied by a golden light in such a beautiful setting is truly incredible to Li Xuan.

Will he have the chance to spend this time with Hina twenty years from now...?

"This scenery is said to be very famous."

After noticing that Li Xuan stared at her blankly with a strange expression for a while, Yukinoshita's mother introduced the scenery.

"!" Li Xuan was startled and immediately became cautious, saying, "Auntie, I'm so sorry..."

"...It's alright, don't worry about that. We should maintain the best and most elegant demeanor when facing any doubts."

The mother smiled and said.

But the unfortunate reality is that she had recently been persuaded by this young man to feed the deer. Even someone as composed as her, without careful consideration, could easily succumb to a moment of indiscretion, leading to a lapse in judgment.

If it were Hayato from the Hayama family, he would probably explain it by talking about the climate and the habits of deer. But this young man was very straightforward: "Let's try again and we'll see." He completely ignored the possibility of offending someone if he failed and instead focused on making substantial progress.

Despite publicly severing her mother-daughter relationship with Yang Nai to protect the family's reputation, and even wanting to forget her daughter in despair, she eventually had her own worries after some time. It seemed her hands weren't completely cold; blood is thicker than water, and she still cared for and worried about Yang Nai. So much so that while she was giving Yang Nai the cold shoulder, she made an exception for the culprit who led to her daughter's betrayal, keeping him by her side. She wanted to see him alone again, to see the yakuza youth who had stolen her daughter's boundless attention and expectations, only to betray her in the end.

After admiring the scenery together for a while, Li Xuan felt it was too quiet.

Inside the temple, he might run into a tour group soon, and then his chance would be completely gone.

For his own sake, for Yang Nai's sake, and for the sake of Yukino, who was also involved, Li Xuan was constantly thinking about how to improve his relationship with Yukino's mother.

I have to say something to win over Yukinoshita's mother...

Li Xuan had no idea how he had gotten to the fourth position. He had risen through the ranks without trying to curry favor with anyone. He relied on his abilities and personality to earn his father's high regard, who would at most praise him as "still going strong in his old age." So what was he supposed to say to his mother, Yukinoshita?

"The scenery here is beautiful; it's no wonder your aunt likes this place."

Li Xuan feigned composure, but inwardly he nervously tried to evoke a response from Xue Mu by using the scenery as a starting point.

But he saw that Yukinoshita's mother had that strange expression that seemed to say, "What are you trying to say?"

Oh no, it seems Snow Mother isn't as enthusiastic about the scenery here as I thought.

After the conversation hit an awkward silence, Li Xuan's mind went completely blank with nervousness. Trying to fill the void left by the previous exchange, he blurted out without thinking, "But no matter how beautiful she is, I still think your mother is even more beautiful..."

Before he could even finish speaking, Li Xuan felt like he was rambling on and on!

Even Li Xuan himself felt that his words seemed to have gone a bit too far, and that something was off...

As a result, Yukinoshita's mother also seemed not to have reacted, her eyes widening slightly as she looked at him strangely.

No, no, no, Auntie, that's not how it is! Let him think about it some more, and figure out how to make up for this awkward atmosphere.

Li Xuan racked his brains for words to make up for it, but he couldn't keep Xue's mother waiting too long, so he quickly said, "Aunt Xue is truly awe-inspiring and commands respect from us juniors. I have many shortcomings and I am not sure if I have taken good care of you during this journey. If there are any shortcomings, I hope you can give me some pointers, and I will definitely try my best to correct them."

The topic, which had spiraled out of control, was finally smoothed out a bit after running wild for a while, and it looked more like a respectful exchange than the unpleasant atmosphere it had created.

However, how could Xue Mu not guess what this young man was thinking? When he deliberately chatted with women, he became like this.

This war demon, who is constantly rumored to be a force to be reckoned with and even dares to defy the government, is actually hard to dislike when he is now fighting with all his might for Hino.

"Nitta-kun, did you know that the bodhisattva enshrined at Kiyomizu-dera Temple is particularly famous for blessing people's marriage prospects?"

Inside the archway, Yukinoshita's mother looked at Li Xuan and said, "I've always wanted to talk to you again, to talk to that man who took off his yakuza clothes, to that man who kidnapped my daughter, and to Mr. War Demon who is now without a way out."

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After walking with Yukino's mother for a while, we finally got to the most crucial part.

Yang Nai's mother spoke in a calm, tactful, and firm tone, as if she had made a great decision to give Li Xuan a chance.

"You're too kind. We can talk anytime."

Li Xuan hesitated for a moment, then immediately agreed, concentrating his mind as he spoke.

"Do you like Haruno?" Yukinoshita's mother glanced at Li Xuan and asked.

Yes, I like it.

Li Xuan nodded and said.

"If I let Yang Nai go back home, would you agree?"

The second question from Yukinoshita's mother became unusually sensitive.

Her expression was calm, as if she were asking a perfectly normal question, as she turned her head to look at Li Xuan.

A figure who had just arrived heard the question.

She paused slightly, standing behind the wooden wall, and overheard Li Xuan's conversation with her mother.

Since it's an elopement, how can you just let your beloved go back in a proper, conventional way...?

"Can Yang Nai go back?" Li Xuan was surprised by this.

"Of course, you can go back anytime she agrees."

Yukinoshita's mother nodded and said.

"But now there are negative news about her everywhere. Can she still continue her political career?"

Li Xuan was a little skeptical and continued to ask.

"Of course you can. There are countless politicians with a lot of negative backgrounds when they were young. But this country is a country of capital. As long as the public gradually forgets about this, and then you repackage it to shift the responsibility for her going astray onto you, everything will be fine. You can even make her background seem pitiful and win public support."

Yukinoshita's mother told Li Xuan about this method of operating in secret.

In that case, Yang Nai would be able to continue living a life without high risks.

The clouds drifted by, and the area quieted down.

Li Xuan is currently at his lowest point, but also at his freest and happiest.

However, in less than ten days, Yang Nai's fate was laid before him.

A wisp of cold wind brushed against Li Xuan's cheeks, his expression utterly calm, like the silent clouds in the sky.

"...This is a decision that Yang Nai needs to make."

Li Xuan told Yukinoshita's mother his answer.

"You know she doesn't want this to happen, but your story isn't over yet, right, Nitta-kun? Love is precious, but there are many things to consider in life... You're happy now, but is that really enough? Have you considered other things, about yourself, about Haruno, about your future together? Can you tell me what you've thought about?"

Beneath the snow, her mother's flawless white face faced the wind and snow as she asked a very practical question.

Li Xuan thought for a moment and answered Xue Mu's question: "I am already very satisfied with this time. This time is already eternal for me."

"I will live to the end and come back safe and sound, so as not to sadden those who care about me. The future is too long, and the only thing I can guarantee is that I will love Yang Nai and protect her well. I am not afraid of Yang Nai going back. In fact, her current state and situation are more suitable for her family. I just think it is more suitable. Even if we can't see each other for the time being, or can't be together all the time, it doesn't matter, because we won't change because of this. I hope that you can forgive Yang Nai, Auntie. All these problems were caused by me, so please don't blame her."

Li Xuan bowed very formally to Yukinoshita's mother, earnestly requesting her permission.

This answer isn't perfect, but it's at least passing.

At least, Yukinoshita's mother had no other way to control Li Xuan.

With such unwavering determination, who in the world could stop them?

After Li Xuan was instructed to arrange the goods to the side, Yukinoshita's mother stood there alone, waiting for the servants to come and greet her.

Behind the ancient wooden wall, Yukino, with her hands clenched, also heard Li Xuan's attitude of "crashing into a brick wall."

Yukino Yukinoshita listened to Li Xuan's statement with a somber expression, but she was not surprised.

She leaned against the wall, knowing only that her sister had met a very nice person.

She had seen Li Xuan working busily at the supermarket. He was the one who was always mistaken for being unemployed, but he really was. Yet he lived a very determined and optimistic life. For his sister's sake, he was able to take on many things. He was just as she remembered him. He was a consistent person.

Despite the helplessness, I also feel that perhaps this isn't a bad thing...

As night fell, Haruno was alone in her room.

After chatting with Li Xuan for a while, Yang Nai prepared to go to sleep.

In Kyoto at night, there is no moonlight, and the shadows of ancient temples and buildings stand tall against the night sky.

"Did you have a good day, Ah Xuan?"

"After playing all day, Yang asked with a smile."

"I'm very happy, Kyoto is indeed very nice."

Li Xuan replied.

"Oh right, I got so caught up in the fun that I almost forgot about this."

Yang handed several photos to Li Xuan.

The photos are all solo shots of Li Xuan.

"The photos are great! You should keep them safe. I waited in line for an hour to get them developed."