I refuse to be a plagiarist

"This time it's real!"

......

On the bench next to the park fountain, the two of them each held a sundae cup, and from time to time they used the small spoon in their hands to fill their mouths with the cold milk cake.

Half a month later, Miss Yang Nai, who had been obsessed with mending the relationship between sisters, finally made some time to come to the door and accidentally learned about someone's happy holiday life.

Then, the above conversation took place.

Finish the sweets in the sundae cup at the speed of light.

It would be unlikely to say that Hasegawa was not at all curious about the "sisterly love" in the Yukinoshita family.

"So....How is our Miss Yang No's battle going these days?

Would I have the honor to share it with you?"

There was a hint of sarcasm in the tone.

I have to admit that the girl in front of me is sometimes like me, the type who is very persistent in what she believes in and will do her best to achieve her goal.

But the problems between her and her sister Yukino seem to be largely historical legacy, and changing the awkwardness and estrangement between the two is by no means something that can be easily accomplished overnight.

So when he saw the other party taking the initiative to find him, Hasegawa Hide also had a desire to spy on the outcome of the incident.

Well, that description might be a little subtle, but that's kind of what it means.

However, it would have been better if he didn't say anything. As soon as he opened his mouth, Miss Yang Nai, who was sitting next to him in a light blue dress, became like a hen that had just been ravaged, and her whole body became "depressed".

"Don't mention it.

Children nowadays...will never understand the good intentions of adults."

"........."

The melancholy in the tone makes people start to think deeply.

However, compared to the frustration and frustration shown by the girl, Hasegawa, who knew her personality and behavior, always felt that something was wrong...

Chapter 181: I hope my son will become a dragon, and my daughter will become a phoenix

"that........

Are you sure...you didn't do anything that could easily touch the sensitive nerves of a little girl?"

There was some hesitation in his tone.

The battle situation of Yukinoshita Haruno is very simple and clear. It can't be said to be a stalemate, but it is at least making the situation worse.

But as the person involved, she happens to be the type who likes to stick to her own opinions and is determined to implement her ideas on others to the end.

This kind of forced operation mode, coupled with the natural suppression of the older sister over the younger sister in the Yukinoshita family, made it easy for Hasegawa to imagine the daily life between the sisters after learning the general situation.

As the big devil, Yang Noi is condescending. Every day he is either full of evil humor or interspersed with personal education full of private opinions. However, as a "humble hero", Yang Noi is unable to resist head-on. He can only face the criticism with a cold brow and play the role of a silencer.

Indeed, on the eve of the holiday, Hasegawa had tried to persuade her, trying to get this classic "strong woman" girl to change her attitude and change the way she gets along with her sister.

After all, they are blood sisters, and in the final analysis, it's just some personality differences.

Boil the frog in warm water. After getting along with each other for a long time, the past "grudges" may fade away.

But ideals are always beautiful.

If Yukinoshita Haruno was really changed like that by others, then she would not be called Yukinoshita Haruno anymore.

When the two of them were together at school, there was a chemical reaction with Hasegawa Hide, and the girl would occasionally think about changing her behavior pattern and try to be frank.

But when the vacation begins and she returns to her solitary state, she will put on the "perfect superman" armor again.

This is actually a long-term subconscious reaction.

After all, with such a mother who can easily put people under a lot of pressure, it is actually quite rare that Miss Yang Noi can still grow up smoothly in such an environment and even have the courage to have an equal dialogue with her, instead of being timid like some classic "tiger father and dog son" brothers.

But everything has a price.

Unable to completely let go of everything, she tries to maintain her strength, which gives people a subtle but real sense of distance.

It might be okay when you're out and about, but if you still act like this in front of your own little sister...

At least for Yukino, who was still a little kid, such a sister was somewhat "scary".

"Then.....Is it my fault?"

He skillfully entered a state of reflection, and at the same time, his expression became a little embarrassed.

Apparently, Hasegawa's analysis reminded Haruno of the conclusion they reached when they discussed this issue at school before the holiday.

But when she put it into action, the habit engraved in her daily life made her unconsciously come up with a plan that was no different from the previous one.

How to say it......

In fact, it was fine when she was alone, but when Hasegawa, the person involved, was around, facing his face, Haruno always felt a sense of shame for having failed to live up to expectations, as well as a sense of self-blame for having failed to deliver at a critical moment in the established plan.

She is strong-willed.

It is precisely this strength that, while being extremely confident, does not allow her to make any inappropriate mistakes in herself.

"Don't be too pushy."

A symbolic knife was gently placed on the top of the girl's head, awakening her from her reflection mode.

Looking at this guy who was living a very tiring life, Hasegawa shook his head and skillfully entered the mode of comforting him:

“The world is not black and white. It is actually quite arrogant to judge something simply by right or wrong.

If you look carefully, your original intention was just to hope that Yukino wouldn't be too tired living in that environment, but your method was not appropriate.

Moreover, the three-foot-thick ice does not form overnight.

Your current personality and the way you get along with others are definitely not something you achieved overnight just by your own will...”

The image of Mrs. Yukinoshita, who was elegant and calm, yet gave people a sense of heavy pressure, gradually emerged in my mind.

Hasegawa felt that as an outsider, it was not easy for him to judge how the other person was as a mother, but if the other person's aura of superiority and oppression was on 24/7, it would definitely be a big burden for the family, especially the children.

"You...are you referring to my mother?"

The expression he looked at Hasegawa suddenly became strange.

In fact, what Yang Noi wanted to say was "Are you making a sarcastic remark about me?", but seeing that person's words were firm but tactful, she instantly gave up the idea.

Yes, this guy is just a troublemaker.

Except for the time when they first met on campus, ever since they became familiar with each other, when they were alone together, the other person always preferred to point out the problem openly rather than using roundabout reading comprehension questions.

But the problem is......

[Why do you remember your mother so clearly? ! ]

I couldn't help but turn myself into a master of complaining in my mind.

After all, as high school students, at this age, few people would talk about each other's parents.

This is not a question of closeness of relationship.

But at this age, there is no need to discuss this topic at all.

Furthermore, based on the only time Hasegawa and Yuki's mother met at school, Yono couldn't figure out why the guy in front of her remembered his mother so clearly.

The girl's mind gradually began to wander.

However, Hasegawa had no idea what Yono was thinking at this moment and was still stuck on the other party's inexplicable question.

"Of course, who else would there be?

I have never met your father, and from what he usually says, that uncle is a relatively gentle type towards his family. It's just that he rarely sees you because of business matters.

But in comparison, that auntie...tsk tsk."

The final interjection has clearly revealed Hasegawa Hide's true thoughts.

Sometimes, it is hard to say whether it is a good thing to have a mother who is so strict with herself and holds her children to the same high standards.

It is true that the starting point is good, and as a parent I have also set a good example myself, leaving no room for criticism.

But...

Looking at the girl in front of him who was called "the perfect superwoman" in school, Hasegawa suddenly thought of an ancient poem he learned in elementary school:

Let him be strong, the breeze blows across the hills; let him be arrogant, the bright moon shines on the river.

"Thank you for your hard work over the years."

"????"

His eyes are full of children's question marks.

Faced with Hasegawa's eyes full of pity at this time, for a moment, Yukinoshita Haruno didn't know what expression she should use to face him.

Chapter 182: I Want to Understand You, More

"Actually... I really admire you for being able to thrive in such a high-pressure environment."

His tone was full of self-abasement.

Hasegawa vaguely still remembers that when he was "surfing" during his break, he happened to see Chinese netizens discussing the topic of "wishing your sons to become successful and your daughters to become outstanding".

One of my older friends once mentioned that around the turn of the millennium, when the Internet was not yet well developed, a person named "Harvard girl Liu Yiting" suddenly appeared in the newspapers, which triggered a craze among Chinese parents at that time to foster a culture of hard work and force their children to work hard.

Putting aside the truth behind the story of the "Harvard Girl" itself, let's not worry about how many Chinese candidates got Harvard admission letters through hard work in those years.

At least there is one thing Hasegawa can be sure of, that is, the boys and girls, no, it should be said that the brothers and sisters who have tenaciously survived in that kind of growth environment, they are at least a group of people with iron wills.

In other words, although we don’t know what the results will be, at least everyone has managed to survive that high-intensity, stressful environment.

The girl in front of him was a strong person who grew up in an environment that was similar, or even worse.

Don't look at Hasegawa Hide no matter how he is, in a sense, he is a cheating player with one-week experience.

But the Yang Noi in front of him was not like that.

It is also because of this that although the girl is a perfect superhero in the eyes of her classmates, in Hasegawa's heart she is more like a green bamboo growing in the cracks of a stubborn rock.

Beneath the cool appearance, supporting that strength is an admirable indomitable spirit and stubbornness.

"Hmph~

How come... you suddenly praise me like this? This is the first time."

He pretended to be calm and took a small bite of ice cream.

But if you pay close attention, you can see that the girl is obviously very pleased with Hasegawa's words that sounded like emotion.

Indeed, as the eldest daughter of the Yukinoshita family, her material and other resources are far above the average level of her peers.

However, with the constraints of a mother like Xue's mother who has strict and high standards in all aspects, the wealth and connections that cannot be completely controlled do not seem so enviable compared to the burden brought by forced growth.

Only when you are content can you be happy.

But since Haruno had no way to make her own choices, facing her mother's strict and expectant gaze, she could only try her best, even forcing herself to show the people around her the strength and perfection of the eldest daughter of the Yukinoshita family at an age when she should be enjoying her youth.

Faced with such a created image, a guy like Hasegawa, who has no desires and never has any unnecessary hopes, finally becomes the best refuge for the girl when she is tired.

In front of this guy, she can show her true nature without restraint, and he will keep those little secrets that belong only to the two of them, avoiding unnecessary troubles caused by certain rumors.

"I read a book before, written by a foreigner, called The Arrogance of the Elite."

"Oh?"

He looked with great interest at the boy in front of him who was hard for him to understand but whom he wanted to get to know better.

Her intuition told Yukinoshita Haruno that the other party's previous remarks were most likely related to this book.

“It was actually a long time ago.

But until now, I still vaguely remember that there is a passage in it......"

He could no longer remember the exact wording, but the general idea was that he put aside the social structure and very simply summarized the secret of how the so-called "elite class" maintained its advantage.

And that "secret" actually has quite subtle similarities with the responsibilities and pressure that Xue's mother imposed on her daughter.

By paying financial resources that ordinary people cannot afford or personal connections that they cannot directly access, the next generation can acquire skills that far exceed those of their peers through extensive advance training.

As a Chinese soul, Hasegawa felt that he might not be able to fully understand Western people's thoughts.