Hikigaya, the Son-in-law of Three Surnames

"Qingxue, why are you here?"

In front of Hachiman was the head of the Yukinoshita family, Miss Kiyoyuki.

Moreover, at this moment, Mrs. Yukinoshita was not wearing a maid uniform, but her usual black kimono, which made her look both rigorous and dignified.

When Qingxue heard the man's voice, the first thing she did was to press her middle finger on her lips to tell the man to shut up.

But Hachiman was a little surprised just now, so he didn't hold back his voice. The next moment, he heard the baby's upset cry.

Qingxue quickly held the child in her arms: "Don't cry, don't cry, your brother just fell asleep after crying, and now it's your turn, Xiaoguang. You really want to tire me to death."

Then she glared at Hachiman again, as if she was looking at her husband who came home late and woke up the children.

Hachiman smiled awkwardly, feeling a little embarrassed that he had come back so late and had done nothing, and had woken up the child first.

After Xiaoguang woke up, he started crying subconsciously. While crying, he began to nod his head against Qingxue's chest. His confused little head didn't understand what was going on, but he continued crying because he didn't get satisfaction.

Qingxue said angrily and awkwardly: "I'm not your mother. I'm out of stock a long time ago. You little foodie, you're still a stupid little foodie."

After that, Qingxue put Xiaoguang in Hachiman's hand and said, "Hold him, I'll go make the milk powder."

Hachiman seemed flustered. Although he already had four children, he was not very experienced in holding children.

Qingxue sneered and said, "Look at how stupid you are."

After saying that, he left the baby room to get ready. But when Xiaoguang came to his hands, he didn't give him, his biological father, any respect. Instead, he cried even louder because he was not comfortable being held.

Hachiman suddenly panicked. The child's mother and wet nurse were not at home. What should he do?

But he also knew that in this situation with twins and triplets, if one child cried too loudly and woke up the other sleeping children, it would really be a disaster. So he hurried to the corridor and closed the baby room.

Although Xiaoguang was still crying in his arms, she seemed a little tired and was just sobbing softly. Hachiman felt a little soft-hearted as he looked at her tender hair and chubby cheeks. There was a nice milky scent on her body.

Human babies are truly magical creatures. They make you feel troubled but also cute at the same time.

After a while, Qingxue came back and looked at him differently. She said, "Hachiman-kun is really a child who can do anything he wants to do. He is very easy to coax."

Hachiman rolled his eyes and said, "Am I some Nobita?"

Qingxue patted his head and said, "Don't roll your eyes in front of the children. What if they follow your example?"

Hachiman couldn't help but laugh awkwardly. Qingxue quickly took the child from the man's hands and began to feed the child with a bottle. Hachiman watched from the side and felt quite fresh. This was something Qingxue rarely showed, showing her maternal love.

After all, her attitude towards her daughter is usually a little weird.

In fact, Hachiman couldn't quite imagine what the scene was like when Qingxue fed Haruno Yukino in the past.

Although Xiaoguang cried loudly, he fell asleep without drinking much milk in the bottle, which made people laugh and cry.

But it also fits the child's temperament, he acts on impulse and does whatever he wants.

Suddenly, Hachiman thought of Chizuru again. If he could do what he wanted, perhaps he would like to wipe away her tears?

Originally, his attitude towards Chizuru was that of a simple friend, and he admired her efforts and optimism.

But the look of the girl shedding tears made Hachiman feel that there was a different kind of beauty in it.

I can only curse myself for being such a damn pretentious person.

After a while, Qingxue put the sleeping Xiaoguang back into the baby room, and came out quietly as if she was relieved.

Hachiman asked curiously, "Don't we have servants? Why don't you let them keep watch?"

Qingxue said calmly, "Most of the servants here were sent by Genji. Not many of them have childbirth experience, so they are not very careful. Yesterday, Homura almost fell out of the crib, and the person on night watch actually fell asleep. Fortunately, I was more careful and came to check. Otherwise, I don't know what would have happened. So before finding the right person, the child's mother and I will take turns to keep watch. Who said I have a hard life."

As she was talking, she started to complain again, but Hachiman smiled and said, "Don't you have a bad relationship with Lord Raikou? Why are you so dedicated to taking care of her child?"

Qingxue said with some pride: "That's right. Let me tell you, when I was raising the two sisters Yangno and Xueno, I didn't try so hard, but they still grew up to be lively and active."

You've redefined "lively", and you're so proud of it.

Then Qingxue glanced at Hachiman and said, "As for the reason, it has nothing to do with Minamoto no Raikou."

Hachiman was stunned for a moment, and then he heard Qingxue say: "This is your child, of course I have to do my best to take care of him, isn't this a matter of course, idiot."

Although he was called an idiot, the other party did not seem to be angry. Instead, he looked full of warmth.

Well, this answer was a bit unexpected for Hachiman, and he didn't know how to respond.

Qingxue snorted lightly, then said, "Do you have anything else to do? If not, go to bed with that woman and don't disturb me while I'm on night watch."

Hearing this, Hachiman did not move, but looked at Qingxue, seeming a little hesitant.

Qingxue couldn't help but ask, "Are you worried about something?"

Hachiman was a little curious: "Are you the roundworm in my stomach?"

Qingxue showed a trace of disgust on her face and said, "Can't you use a less disgusting metaphor?"

Hachiman couldn't help but laugh.

Then the woman said, "I'm too familiar with your expression of "I want to talk to you but can't put down my pride."

Kiyoshita gently tapped Hachiman's nose with a slightly malicious expression: "When you first came to Yukinoshita's house, you often made such a cute expression."

It is undoubtedly terrifying when a woman who knows everything about your growth brings up old issues.

Hachiman quickly said, "How about we have a cup of tea on the balcony?"

Although it was late at night, the night sky reflected on the balcony of the Chiba family had a unique flavor.

Qingxue said calmly: "I am not a frivolous woman who would easily accept a man's invitation."

But you are helping me breastfeed my baby. Of course, I can't say this. Hachiman put his left hand behind his back, bowed gently, and stretched out his right hand to the woman in front of him. He said like an English gentleman: "My beautiful lady, when the moon is bright and the stars are sparse, may I have the honor to invite you to enjoy this charming night breeze with me?"

Qingxue did not hesitate or put on airs. She extended her slender, white hand to Hachiman's.

*

Sitting on the rattan chair on the balcony, Qingxue gracefully held up the teacup. The black tea brewed by Hachiman himself exuded a charming aroma.

Qingxue took a sip and showed a slightly surprised expression.

"This is"

Hachiman also took a sip and said with a smile, "This is Daikiri Black Tea, Yukino's favorite black tea."

Qingxue couldn't help but glare at him. No wonder he was so enthusiastic and asked him to prepare tea and snacks.

This guy really knows how to disgust people.

Qingxue couldn't help but put down her teacup and asked, "So, what happened that bothered you? If you are really sad, you can come to me and hug me, just like I would be your daughter."

Qingxue's ability to disgust people is no less than anyone else's.

Hachiman suddenly felt a little depressed and didn't want to say anything, but when he saw Kiyoyuki's bright and clear eyes, he remembered the time when he first arrived at the Yukinoshita family. At that time, when he encountered something he didn't understand, it was natural for him to ask the woman in front of him for help.

Kiyoyuki Yukishita is undoubtedly her guide.

But now I feel a little embarrassed. Maybe it’s because I’ve grown up and care more about my reputation?

Hachiman found this subtle change interesting.

So, Hachiman gave up the resistance and told Kiyoshi about Chizuru. In fact, Kiyoshi had seen Chizuru before and had some impression of her. Then, Hachiman told Kiyoshi how he and Chizuru became familiar with each other, as well as today's meeting with the parents, the matter of Chizuru's parents and Chizuru's final choice.

After listening to this, Qingxue took a sip of Yukino's favorite Darjeeling black tea, still feeling a little disgusted. Then, she said seriously: "What are you thinking now? Are you angry that all your previous efforts have gone to waste, resenting the indifference of this Miss Chizuru, or are you ashamed that she is an ordinary high school girl and dared to take the initiative to reject you who is invincible?"

When Qingxue said this, her tone was full of sarcasm. It was an adorable way of speaking, and it was unclear whether Yukino was imitating her or she was imitating Yukino.

Hachiman fell into deep thought, then said, "I admit that when Chizuru took the initiative to distance herself from me, I was a little surprised and a little unhappy, but more than that, I probably felt disappointed, right?"

It's like the feeling when you find out that someone you thought was a very good friend is actually saying bad things about you behind your back. Rather than being angry or furious, you feel more lost. Of course, in Chizuru's case, she took the initiative to distance herself from him.

Qingxue smiled faintly and said, "But, Hachiman-kun, let's not talk about the fact that Miss Chizuru already has a boyfriend. Even if she is still single, your relationship with her has obviously crossed the red line and can no longer be called ordinary friends. If you continue to develop this relationship, what will happen? Don't you know what will happen?"

Hachiman immediately stopped talking. After all, he almost told Chizuru tonight that he would take responsibility.

Then Qingxue looked at Hachiman and said, "Hachiman-kun, think carefully about the girls who are with you now. Kawasaki Saki, that's because she has an unbreakable evil relationship with you. Kato Megumi, she got pregnant by mistake. These are all special reasons, and they barely tolerate your shortcomings of being fickle. As for Kasumigaoka Utaha, you can get her into your bed with just a little flirtation."

Hachiman defended himself, "It's not necessary to just hook hands."

He tried to explain to Qingxue that Miss Kasumiko's pants were not that loose.

But Qingxue sneered and continued, "Let's not talk about that for now. Shiyu knows that you are unfaithful, but she is still willing to stay by your side because she has enough capital. Her family background is enough for her to ignore the marriage law and the moral concepts of ordinary people, and do things based on her own preferences. In other words, this is a kind of arrogant qualification, but, Hachiman-kun, not every girl has such qualifications, at least your friend Miss Chizuru does not have it yet. Especially when she learned that her parents died because of cheating, she was even more bound by moral shackles."

As Qingxue analyzed, Hachiman gradually calmed down and began to understand Chizuru's feelings.

Perhaps the person who is most sad about distancing herself from him is Chizuru herself.

Seeing that the time was almost right, Qingxue asked soul-searchingly, "Let me ask you, did you help Miss Qianhe like that before in order to get her body, or did you want to see her happy?"

Hachiman was stunned for a moment, and then suddenly it was as if the fog had cleared up. Perhaps it was because he had become physically intimate with Chizuru and had developed feelings between a man and a woman, his original intention was no longer so pure, and he was actually somewhat confused about his original intention of helping Chizuru.

She was a strong and self-reliant girl. Even though she had a hard time, she was still very optimistic. People couldn't help but want to help her so that she wouldn't have to work so hard and could realize her dreams.

That was the only reason why Hachiman helped her in the first place.

It was so in the past, and it should be so in the future.

Qingxue looked at the man's relaxed brows, knowing that he had found the answer, and then continued: "This Miss Qianzuru just distanced herself from you and returned to the position of ordinary friends. As a friend, can't you help her realize her dream, right?"

Hachiman nodded gently, all the entanglement in his heart disappeared, and he even started to plan a superstar in his mind.

Whether it was Ichika or Chizuru, he would let them stand at the top of thousands of people and receive the celebration of stars and applause.

Hachiman feels very satisfied when the good qualities of human nature take root in his hands and grow into towering trees.

After all, this cannot even be called altruism, but rather an act of sheer self-satisfaction.

Qingxue chuckled in her heart, watching the man who had originally seemed depressed gradually become ambitious under her consolation.

This guy might appear very mature in front of little girls, but in front of me, he is sometimes as innocent as a child.

She gently took a sip of the Daijilin black tea (emphasis added) that Xueno liked, and then said softly: "No matter how the relationship between you and others will become, whether it is close or distant, just remember that I will always stand by your side, that is enough."

After she finished speaking, she held the teacup, turned her head slightly and looked into the distance, her cheeks feeling a little hot.

Chapter 20 Hikigaya's Assistant

Winter has passed and spring has come, and it is the day of the annual epic disaster film "Back to School". The student council president of Shuchiin, Fuutarou Uesugi, came to the Nakano family early.

Today is a special day. After entering a new grade, the classes will be re-divided. Yotsuba is looking forward to being assigned to the same class with Fuutarou, so she calls him over to accompany her to school.

Although Yotsuba should also know that this doesn't make much sense. After all, it won't be long before Fuutarou will go abroad as an exchange student. But Fuutarou understands Yotsuba's feelings at the moment. It is precisely because the time they can spend together is short that they cherish the time they spend together now.

Just when Fuutarou arrived at the door of Nakano's house, the person he met was not his girlfriend or her sisters, but the father of the five sisters, Mr. Nakano Maruo.

Fuutarou has always respected his future father-in-law. After all, he raised his teacher's daughter just because of his promise to the teacher. Needless to say, the pressure and bitterness involved are self-evident. However, Fuutarou cannot get close to the elder. This elder is a man who never shows his emotions. According to Yotsuba and the others, even they rarely see changes in their father's expression, so people don't know what he is thinking.

"Good morning, Mr. Nakano." He greeted Nakano Maruo politely.

Nakano Maruo lowered his head slightly and looked at the boy in front of him. He nodded gently, not seeming to be too enthusiastic. He asked, "Are you here to see Yotsuba?"

"Yes, today is the day to change shifts again, and Yotsuba wanted to ask me to go watch it together." Fuutarou said in a serious tone.

Mr. Nakano was about to go to work, but he stopped and asked, "When are you going abroad?"

Fuutarou was a little surprised, he knew that he was not very likable in the eyes of Mr. Nakano, and he had stopped himself from associating with the five sisters. But when the five sisters insisted and Yotsuba started dating him again, Mr. Nakano abandoned him again, neither agreeing nor opposing.

"It hasn't been finalized yet. Xiuzhiyuan is still going through the process and has to coordinate with the other party's schedule, but it will definitely be within this semester."

In other words, it will take three or four months at most.

Mr. Nakano paused for a moment, then said, "If you need anything, just ask."

Fuutarou knew that Mr. Nakano was helping out of his beloved daughter's desire.

Fuutarou nodded slightly and said, "The school will cover the airfare, accommodation, and scholarships. It's very thoughtful of the school. But if there's any need, I will definitely ask for it."

This is a lie. If he planned to rely on the Nakano family, why would he go abroad?

He has even been tutoring like crazy recently just to save more money for his family.

As for the tutoring job at the Nakano household, after he started dating Yotsuba, he definitely couldn't take money from Mr. Nakano anymore, otherwise what would he become?

Nakano Maruo said nothing more, brushed past Fuutarou and left.

She never seems to worry about the relationship status of Yotsuba and Fuutarou, or whether they will break up because of their long-distance relationship because he goes abroad.

Or is it that Mr. Nakano was actually waiting for that day, and therefore was happy to see it happen?

Fuutarou didn't know. In fact, there was a moment when he impulsively wanted to ask Mr. Nakano if he felt that he was not worthy of Yotsuba, but was only reluctant to express his love because of Yotsuba's thoughts?

But Fuutarou finally endured it, as he knew that such questions were meaningless and were only meant to satisfy his somewhat sensitive teenage self-esteem.

In fact, there is one thing that Fuutarou didn't even tell Yotsuba, which is that the person he admires most is actually Mr. Nakano Maruo, even though the other party has always looked down on him.