Hikigaya, the Son-in-law of Three Surnames

Yukino said softly, "It's cold outside, let's go inside."

After that, Yukino dragged Hachiman's hand and walked to the door of the wooden house. She took out the key and opened the door. Hachiman followed Yukino in and found that although the house was made of simple logs on the outside, the inside did not feel shabby at all. It was completely designed in accordance with modern standards. The two took off their winter boots at the door and put on fluffy slippers. Yukino stepped on the expensive wool carpet, picked up the air conditioner remote control from the pear wood tea table, turned on the heating, and there was even a stove specifically for boiling water.

Hachiman took some time to light the stove and boil water, and the room became warm. Yukino even took off her white down jacket, revealing the black turtleneck sweater underneath, making her look more mature.

Hachiman looked at the magazines scattered on the table and couldn't help asking, "Do you usually stay here?"

Xue No said calmly, "We have to make the house more popular first. Besides, if we quarrel with mother and don't want to go home, this is a good place to go."

Hachiman couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Yukino had indeed prepared quite a lot, even coffee powder. Hachiman brought down the boiling water and made two cups of coffee.

Hachiman handed Yukino a cup of coffee, and Yukino took a sip before saying, "It's not sweet enough."

The man smiled and handed over a bag of sugar. Long-term lovers' tastes do affect each other. For example, Hachiman's habit of drinking too sweet coffee has unconsciously influenced his fiancée. Although not to his extent, Yukino doesn't drink Americano much anymore.

Yukino tried another bite and nodded with satisfaction before she whispered, "Hachiman-kun, come here and hold me."

Hachiman walked over obediently, picked up the girl, held her on his lap, and let Yukino lean against his arms.

Yukino moaned, as if her heart was satisfied.

With a cup of warm coffee in her hand, the one she loves hugging her from behind, and admiring the whispering of snowflakes outside the window, Yukino feels that the happiness she is pursuing is so simple, and building this small home by herself has meaning.

But before Yukino could relax for long, her cell phone rang.

Hachiman asked, "Is it Mrs. Yukinoshita's call?"

Yukino hung up the phone without saying anything.

Hachiman laughed, "She'll explode."

Yukino snorted softly. Even though she was past her rebellious phase, she was filled with rebellious emotions at the moment.

Then, Hachiman's cell phone rang, but before Hachiman could check it, Yukino took it and hung up.

Hachiman opened his mouth, then looked at Yukino and said, "We'll celebrate the New Year here tonight and not answer anyone's calls. Any objections?"

"Do you have any comments?" Hachiman said with a chuckle.

"No, keep it all in your heart." Yukino said calmly.

Hachiman said with a snicker, "But after we go back tomorrow..."

Xue Noi showed no fear at all and said, "It's okay. I'll take care of it if anything goes wrong."

That feels so safe.

Seeing Yukino's determination, Hachiman didn't say much, but just hugged the woman tighter.

They were focused and quietly enjoying the snow, neither of them said much. They have been together for nearly ten years and no longer need to test or please each other with words.

"Is there something white moving outside?" Hachiman suddenly said.

The wooden house was built near a forest on the mountainside. The forest was dyed white by the snow from the sky. The snow in front of the wooden house was also white, but Hachiman had good eyesight and could see any movement.

"Is the snow collapsing? No, I saw it too. Is it a white cat or a fox?" Yukino also noticed the little creature moving on the snow.

"It could also be a caracal." Hachiman said with a smile.

"Nonsense, there is no caracal here."

"However, this completely white animal was a symbol of good fortune when I was a kid. Seeing it means good luck. And tonight is New Year's Eve, so it's a really good omen."

The two of them discussed quietly what this rare white animal could be, until the unknown animal left their sight.

On snowy days, it gets dark very early. It was only around five o'clock when the sky was already a little dark. However, the two of them had not turned on the lights yet, wanting to enjoy the cozy atmosphere for a while longer.

At this moment, with a loud bang, a colorful firework suddenly bloomed in the distant sky, adding a fleeting bright color to the originally dull gray sky.

"Is anyone setting off fireworks?" There was no surprise in Hachiman's words. After all, it was New Year's Eve, but Japan's fireworks displays were usually held in the summer.

"So beautiful." There was a gleam in Yukino's eyes, and it seemed that she liked it quite a lot.

The firework gradually dissipated in the sky, just like cherry blossoms, symbolizing only a momentary beauty.

Just when they both felt sorry that the firework was too short, another firework soared into the sky and exploded, this time in the shape of a large and graceful cosmos flower. Then, there were butterflies, dandelions, Mickey Mouse, and countless fireworks of strange shapes lighting up the night sky.

Yukino couldn't help but drag Hachiman's hand to the door. Although it was very cold, the snow had gradually stopped, and standing here, they could see the fireworks more clearly.

The rapid sound of leaping into the air and the colorful lights shining on the two people's faces created a romantic atmosphere.

Moreover, the fireworks were endless, making it hard to take in. Even Yukino couldn't help but take a photo.

Then, Yukino thought about it and posted this photo in the group chat of "Kiss Family" on LINE.

After sending the message, I hung up the phone immediately, feeling inexplicably relieved.

Then she saw that Hachiman looked a little strange, so she couldn't help but ask, "What's wrong, Hachiman-kun?"

Hachiman just shook his head and said, "Nothing, I just don't know who is so rich. This amount of fireworks is almost as big as a small fireworks show."

Chapter 188 Snow Mountain × Wooden House × Ghost Story

"This amount of fireworks is almost enough to be a small fireworks display."

The gorgeous blue fireworks in the sky continued to roar, and even the snow in front of the wooden house was illuminated with colorful lights.

After hearing what Hachiman said, Yukino couldn't help but think about it and whispered, "Could it be that the monks from Shinshoji Temple organized this activity?"

After all, this is the territory of Xinsheng Temple, so it is reasonable to make it the first suspect.

But then again, precisely because it was the territory of Shinshoji, it was quite surprising that Yukino was able to tear a piece of land from the mouths of these monks. It seems that the influence of the Yukinoshita family in Chiba is even greater than Hachiman imagined.

Hachiman smiled and said, "I've never heard of monks holding an event to set off fireworks. Isn't their event on New Year's Eve to ring the bell?"

"That makes sense."

Yukino nodded gently, but for some reason, she had a bad feeling in her heart.

But soon, she knew that her premonition had come true. The fireworks of various shapes suddenly stopped. She thought it was over, but there was another rapid sound, which turned into a burst in the air. Then it bloomed in the air, but this time it was not various shapes, but a line of fonts.

"Sister, I will always love you!"

Yukino looked at the line of words in the sky in some astonishment, but before it ended, another firework hit the sky and turned into another line of words.

"Brother-in-law, I will always love you too!"

Yukino was immediately furious, and Hachiman laughed dryly, because they had already guessed who set off the fireworks.

Then, before they could even go and invite him, someone climbed up the stairs with difficulty.

The other person's physical strength seemed to be not very good, and now her nose and mouth were both stuffy. Even though it was no longer snowing, the weather was still very cold, and smoke kept coming out of her mouth and nose.

The girl seemed to be in a very good mood: "Happy New Year, sister and brother-in-law, this is a gift I specially prepared for you."

The girl standing in front of the two of them was Yukinoshita Kagerou. Her nose was a little red and she looked very excited.

The fireworks did not stop, but continued to be brilliant blue.

Hachiman couldn't help but ask, "Where did you find so many fireworks? Are they safe?"

Yang Yan quickly put his hands down and said, "No problem, I asked the believers to prepare it for me in advance, and they are still keeping it downstairs now."

Yukino frowned slightly and asked, "How did you know we were here?"

Yang Yan pursed his lips and said, "Just now I saw you and your brother-in-law driving, so I secretly followed you to give you a surprise. But don't worry, I'm the only one who followed you."

Then Yangyan secretly observed Yukino's expression and found that she was tense and looked unhappy.

Hachiman also noticed it, but it was no wonder. Yukino sneaked out with Hachiman just to spend some time alone, but she didn't expect to be followed.

Yang Yan naturally understood, and the excited expression on his face just now disappeared without a trace, as if he had done something wrong.

"Well, I came here to give you a surprise of fireworks. Now the fireworks are almost over, so I should go back. I wish my sister and brother-in-law a happy New Year's Eve."

Yang Yan secretly looked at Yukino's face, but found that her expression was expressionless, which made her even more disappointed. She lowered her head, turned around, glanced at Yukino and Hachiman, and said, "Well, I'm leaving now."

Hachiman couldn't bear to see her pitiful appearance. After all, when she came up just now, Yangyan's expression was really excited, probably because she really wanted to give the two of them a surprise.

But Hachiman didn't beg for mercy after all.

Yang Yan took a few steps, then turned around and found that her sister was still motionless. She returned to the same place disappointedly. Her thin back looked very lonely.

Hachiman also thought that there was no hope, but Yukino couldn't help but sigh in the end.

"Why go back in this weather? What if something unexpected happens on the way? Just stay here."

Although Yukino's voice was still a little cold, she finally softened her heart.

Although Yukino's voice was not loud, Yangyan immediately turned around and came close to Yukino like a puppy.

"Really! Thank you, Sister Yukino."

Yukino was probably still a little annoyed and embarrassed, so she just snorted.

Yang Yan didn't mind and said with a smile: "Don't worry, I won't get in your way. I can even help with back massage at night."

Yukino couldn't help but glare at her, and Yangyan stuck out her tongue.

Then Xue No asked coldly: "Are you sure you are the only one coming here?"

Yang Yan nodded quickly: "Really, really, there is no one else."

Only then did Yukino's expression ease a little.

Hachiman stood aside, watching the "friendly" interaction between the two sisters, still not getting involved, and just said: "I think it's about time to stop the fireworks. If they continue, it will disturb the neighbors, and it's not good to let people stand outside in the cold weather to set off fireworks."

Yang Yan nodded continuously and said, "Then I'll go down and ask them to stop. But it's a little dark now, and I'm a little scared to go down alone. Um, brother-in-law..."

Before she could finish her words, Yukino interrupted her and said, "Go down by yourself and turn on the flashlight on your phone."

Then Yangyan turned around and left without saying anything: "Then Sister Yukino, I'm going to go downstairs. When I come back later, don't close the door and let me eat snow outside. I will really cry."

Having said that, he ran down the stairs, as he was afraid of the dark.

Xueno couldn't help but sigh and said, "This guy is really..."

If you ignore them, they will go crazy. If you control them, they will die. It's speechless.

Hachiman smiled and said, "But it's still pretty cute, isn't it?"

Xue No snorted softly: "Of course you think she's cute. What brother-in-law in the world thinks his sister-in-law is not cute? If I really didn't keep Yang Yan just now, would you ask to keep her?"

Hachiman shook his head and said, "Although it's a bit pitiful, I won't beg for mercy. After all, you, Yukino, spent a lot of effort to build this place, and I must respect you."

After hearing this, Yukino nodded gently, and her expression was no longer tense, as if Hachiman's words made her feel relieved.

Just when the two were about to go back to the house to wait for Yangyan, Yangyan ran up the stairs again quickly, and this time she looked very panicked.

"Help, help, brother-in-law."

Yangyan quickly ran to Hachiman's side and pulled his clothes hard. He kept gasping for breath and looked dazed. He was obviously frightened, and it didn't seem like he was pretending.

"What happened?" Hachiman asked in confusion.

Yang Yan raised his head, his eyes trembling, and said, "I encountered something dirty when I was going down the mountain just now."

Hachiman was even more confused: "What dirty stuff?"

Yang Yan's teeth chattered, and he looked around, still in a state of panic: "That's right, I met a ghost!"

Chapter 189 Snow Girl

Yang Yan looked frightened: "Yes, I met a ghost."

The girl's voice was trembling, and it was obvious that she was very frightened, and it didn't seem like she was pretending.

Xue Nai couldn't help but frowned and said, "Don't talk nonsense, where are the ghosts and gods in this world?"

Hachiman looked at the twins and felt a little amused. As the second generation leader of the Zunxing Sect, Yangyan was considered a human god with the power of the Bodhisattva Beidou Myoken in the eyes of the believers. These believers probably never imagined that their leader was so afraid of ghosts that he trembled with fear.

As for Yukino, the occasional acting leader, she is even a materialist who is not afraid of ghosts or gods, and her mind is full of how to use the power of religion to develop productivity.

Yang Yan shrank his head and said, "I'm telling the truth, I'm not lying!"

Seeing that Yukino was still trying to scold her, Hachiman couldn't bear it, so he asked, "You said you met a ghost, what does that look like?"

Yangyan couldn't help but lean closer to her brother-in-law, as if she wanted to find some sense of security, and Yukino looked a little unhappy when she saw this, and seemed to be more certain that Yangyan said this just to take advantage of her.

But Yang Yan slowly told the story of everything that had just happened.

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