My daily life in love is too contrary to my character.

"Hello, are you Mrs. Shiraishi? I am Kirei's mother." As the three approached the door, Shiraishi Kanae and Takanashi Yuuko were already waiting at the door.

"Hello, hello, Mrs. Su, yes, I am Zexiu's mother. I have heard of you. Zexiu has been taken care of by you many times in Tokyo. Thank you."

Actually, I specifically asked Shiraishi Sawah about it yesterday after I learned that Soga Yugetsu was coming.

After bowing in greeting, the two exchanged pleasantries at the door for a while before walking inside together.

"Please forgive any shortcomings in our hospitality." The kotatsu table was now covered with new fruits and snacks—the packaged snacks that young people love had been replaced with loose ones.

"No, no, it's me and Wulian who have been bothering you the most. Wulian has been causing you trouble these past few days. These are some small gifts I brought to greet you. I hope you will accept them, Mrs. Shiraishi."

"You're here, why bring a gift..."

.......

After a series of polite exchanges, Shiraishi Kanae accepted the gift and handed it to Shiraishi Sawah for safekeeping.

"Meeting with parents is such a hassle," remarked Shiraishi Sawa, who, after putting his things away, planned to tidy up the refrigerator to pass the time.

Soga Kirei and Takanashi Yuuko have also gone upstairs together.

--

After tidying up the contents of the refrigerator from top to bottom, Shiraishi Sawah planned to leave the kitchen.

However, in the living room, the conversation between the two seemed to have finally broken free from its previous state.

"Mrs. Shiraishi, what do you think of Wulian?" Soga Yuzuki asked.

After hesitating for a moment, Shiraishi Sawa did not make a choice.

"Mori-ren? Needless to say, she's an exceptionally good child. She's so pretty and obedient..." Once she started talking about this, Shiraishi Kanae couldn't stop, showering all the good things on Soga Kiri-ren.

They even mentioned 'good at communication,' which Shiraishi Sawah, listening from the kitchen doorway, found rather amusing.

“I thank Mrs. Shiraishi for all the praise on behalf of Wulian,” Soga Yuzuki replied with a smile, then her expression became a little more serious, “I think Zexiu is also a rare and wonderful boy, tall and handsome…”

What is mutual praise in business? It means that for as long as the other party praises you, you have to praise them back. However, Shiraishi Zexiu found it very pleasing, since it really was him.

As for the other party praising his good character and helpfulness, that's perfectly normal for him, and Shiraishi Sawa Hide is more than willing to accept it!

However, despite his smugness, he still let out a faint sigh, already guessing what they were going to talk about next.

As expected, after praising Shiraishi Sawa, Soga Yuzuki lowered her voice slightly and asked Shiraishi Kanae, "Mrs. Shiraishi, you should have noticed these past few days that Sawa and Kirei like each other."

"I can see it a little," Shiraishi Kanae replied with a nod, her smile unchanged.

“Then how about we mothers give them a push? Or we can just decide on it. We’re here today to take Wulian home to see her grandmother, right? If you think it’s feasible, Madam, I’d like to bring Zexiu along too.”

"......" I didn't expect them to be even more ruthless than I thought, trying to kidnap me directly.

To Soga Yugetsu's surprise, Shiraishi Kanae shook her head after hearing this.

"What's wrong? Do you feel it's inappropriate?"

"No, Wu Lian is such a good girl, who would refuse her as a daughter-in-law? Mrs. Su, it's just that I don't want to interfere in this kind of thing. Let the children decide for themselves, let everything take its natural course."

Kanae Shiraishi's expression was somewhat strange, as was Hideaki Shiraishi in the kitchen.

Fortunately, I had already told my mother that her dear son had decided to become a scumbag, otherwise, if Shiraishi Kanae had agreed, the trouble would have been even more difficult to resolve.

"Although he was immoral and did something wrong, he's my son, what can I do?"

"Okay, I understand." Suga Yuzuki's expression remained unchanged. Her long immersion in business had made her very skilled at managing and analyzing her expressions.

It was also clear that Shiraishi Kanae really didn't want to talk about this matter anymore.

So she changed the subject: "The girl who went upstairs with Wulian just now, is she Zexiu's younger or older sister?"

Soga Yuzuki may have met Takanashi Yuuko a few times, but only a few times, and they never even had a conversation. It's quite normal that he forgot her.

"No, we only have one child, Zexiu. Youzi is Zexiu's classmate, and she came back with him for the New Year this year..."

The thick-skinned Shiraishi Sawa felt a little embarrassed in the kitchen.

After a half-second pause, Soga Yuuki quickly nodded, "I see."

She seemed to realize the problem. She thought that since she had successfully gotten Wulian to come back with him for the New Year, the matter was settled, but now...

Shiraishi Sawa didn't plan to go out; he immediately started preparing dinner in the kitchen.

--

"Thank you so much for your hospitality. I really enjoyed the meal." After dinner, Soga Yugetsu clasped her hands together and bowed slightly, saying sincerely.

"It's alright, Mrs. Soga. If you like it and don't mind that Pengtian is remote, you can visit more often in the future."

"Zexiu-kun, I heard you have an orchard. Can you take me there? I'd like to pick some to eat on the way and take a walk," Soga Yuzuki said with a warm smile.

“Of course.” Shiraishi Zexiu nodded. From the start of the meal, he had felt the other person’s gaze constantly scanning him.

--

Seemingly sensing that something was amiss, the snow-covered clouds gathered in the sky, obscuring the stars and moon.

With Shiraishi Zexiu in front and Soga Yuzuki behind, the two walked toward the Shiraishi family's insulated greenhouse.

Since the other party didn't ask, Shiraishi Zexiu didn't intend to speak either, but simply introduced the situation of his family's greenhouse.

"Zexiu, may I ask you what you really think about love?" Finally, Soga Yuzuki couldn't hold back any longer and asked after Shiraishi Zexiu finished his introduction.

“It might be the worst-case scenario you’re thinking of, Auntie,” Shiraishi Sawa replied after a moment of silence.

Then came silence on both sides, with only the rustling sound of people walking on the snowy road.

Do you have separate smoking and non-smoking areas here?

"No, Auntie, you can smoke now, but you can't litter cigarette butts."

"Thank you." Soga Yuzuki took out a pack of women's cigarettes from her pocket, lit it, turned her head, and blew the white smoke behind her.

Does Wu Lian know about this?

"she knows."

"She knew?" This time, there was a hint of surprise in his voice.

“Yes, she knows,” Shiraishi Sawah repeated.

Silence returned, and after two lighters were lit behind him, Soga Yuzuki spoke again.

"Doesn't Wu Lian mind?"

"I do mind, but perhaps not so much. I can't speak for her entirely," Shiraishi Sawah said softly, slowing down to rejoin Soga Yuzuki on the same line.

From my understanding, what the president is saying now is that he doesn't mind Takanashi Yuuko's existence.

"Is that so? I really didn't expect that." It seemed that everything was too different from what she had imagined. The lady's cigarette, which she had only taken a puff of, was extinguished by Soga Yuuki on the mini ashtray she carried with her. She then stopped smoking and rubbed her temples.

"Zexiu-jun, it turns out I've never really understood you."

"Excuse me, Aunt Su. This is my greenhouse. Please come down slowly and follow my footprints. Be careful, the snowdrifts are hollow." The two walked to the edge of the greenhouse, and Shiraishi Zexiu said as he stepped off the road.

They opened the greenhouse, turned on the lights, and Shiraishi Zexiu led Soga Yuzuki inside. They went to watch the ants carrying food together with Soga Kirei, but the candy was nowhere to be found.

"You can pick as many as you like. They're all pesticide-free and you can eat them without washing them. If you're really worried about dust, we can wash them briefly at home before you and the mist lotus take them with you."

Shiraishi Sawa handed a bag to Soga Yuzuki.

"Okay, thank you." Soga Yuzuki nodded and carefully walked along the path into the greenhouse, and actually began picking fruit.

Shiraishi Zexiu didn't go inside. He stood at the entrance of the greenhouse, looking at the few scattered ants outside the ant nest.

--

“Mist Lotus can’t live without you.” Suga Yuyue was already standing beside him, carrying a bag full of her harvest, and said this.

"Hmm." Shiraishi Zexiu clapped his hands, straightened up, and calmly met the scrutinizing gaze of the other party, responding.

"If she is doing this willingly and can find happiness, I will have no objection and will wish you all the best." This was the conclusion she reached after careful consideration.

"Thank you." The fist that had been clenched tightly since leaving home finally relaxed.

Although my feelings for Soga Kirei will not be affected by anyone else's factors, if Soga Yuzuki doesn't have this attitude and tries to disappear with Soga Kirei or something, even though I firmly believe that the president will not abandon me, it will eventually become very troublesome.

This is already the best possible outcome.

"Sigh." Soga Yuzuki sighed deeply, "But I still hope that you can only like Wulian. If possible, give it a try."

Shiraishi Sawa Hide remained silent, because this was something that was absolutely impossible to do.

Another sigh.

"Let's go back."

"Okay, Auntie."

--

When leaving, Shiraishi Sawa offered to take him to the train station, but Soga Yuzuki declined, saying it was too late and that the trip would be troublesome and dangerous.

This time, Shiraishi Sawa didn't insist. After all, the three of them might not get along as well as when they first arrived, and he needed to give Soga Yuuki some time to adjust.

However, this time I managed to book an hour in advance and finally got a taxi.

After tidying up Soga Kiri's luggage and putting it in the trunk of the car, Shiraishi Sawa took Soga Kiri's hand in front of Soga Yugetsu.

Suga Kirei gripped it tightly, looking at him with a slightly strange expression.

"Mist Lotus, I like you very much." The voice was loud enough for all four people, including the driver, to hear.

Suwo Wulian did not answer; she simply stood on tiptoe, allowing her four lips to reunite after a long separation.

Soga Yuzuki became increasingly certain that her daughter could no longer live without the man in front of her.

Sigh, my daughter's judgment isn't great, but she'll still be better than me, at least she won't end up like me.

--

"The house feels so quiet all of a sudden." At the dinner table, Shiraishi Kanae looked at Takanashi Yuuko and Shiraishi Sawa Hide in front of her and said while serving them food, "Yuuko, eat more."

"Hi~ Thank you, Auntie~" Takanashi Yuko said with a sincere smile. She picked up a clump of rice and a small piece of vegetables and put it in her mouth, chewing it in small bites, her smooth cheeks puffing out with each bite.

"It's delicious."

Even eating is captivating when you're good-looking.

The snoring sounds from the other side seemed out of place. After finishing a quarter of a bowl of rice in one go, Shiraishi Zexiu looked up and asked, "Where's Dad?"