Chapter 307 Mother and Daughter’s Decision [4K1]

After nightfall, the heavy rain that soaked the entire city showed no sign of abating. Instead, it fell heavier and heavier.

The thick rain curtain obscured the tall buildings with dim lights in the distance. The white light shining through the windows between the buildings seemed like an isolated island on the sea, ethereal and distant.

The street lamps in the residential area were still emitting warm light as usual, but inexplicably, compared with the tranquility of the past, the lights now had a sense of loneliness in the drizzling rain.

Occasionally, one or two taxis passed by on the road, and the tires of the cars rolled over the wet puddles, splashing bursts of sticky water sounds. However, this sound, like the red light of the rear safety lights, was drowned out and blurred by the pouring rain.

Listening to the sound of rain falling in through the cracks in the window, which was mostly blocked out, Yuki Hayakawa, who was already suffering from insomnia, became even more restless.

Clearly according to her initial expectations, after the start of the new semester, she would be more proactive in maintaining her relationship with You, narrowing the distance between them, deepening their understanding and bond with each other, and striving for more time alone.

Obviously everything should be like this.

But the old saying should not come true sooner or later, but it came true at this moment.

She really hates the saying ‘plans can never keep up with changes’!
But from her point of view, she couldn’t say “Don’t go” while eating.

That would be too selfish and inconsiderate of their feelings.

You has been an independent person from the beginning to the end. What choice he wants to make is his own business. She can’t and shouldn’t interfere.

What’s more, after dinner, she also analyzed herself after returning home.

As for the current relationship between her and Ayana, they are not rivals in love, and what bothers her is not seeing Ayana and Yuu together… Well, there is still a little bit of that, but it is more about ‘not seeing Yuu in the classroom’.

“So, what should I do?”

Yuki Hayakawa muttered softly, raising her hands to block her eyes.

If the lights were on, her action would just be able to block out the white light coming from above.

But the lights were not on in the room at the moment, so naturally, her raised hand also sank into the bottomless darkness.

In fact, she knew very well that she only had three choices from the beginning to the end.

1. Accept the facts.

Second, make changes, talk to Sister Risa, and try to get a place as an exchange student. In this way, she can also go to Ayana’s school with Yu.

Third, move out of home and move to You’s place, or to a place very close to You’s house, and go there for dinner every night. In this way, she can see him every day.

But in terms of feasibility, Plan C is undoubtedly the lowest.

Because she has to convince her mother first before she can proceed with the follow-up.

Given her mother’s personality, the possibility of her agreeing is basically equivalent to the possibility of Kiriyama and Ma getting first place in the grade in the entrance exam.

The main point is that it is impossible to do it regardless of cheating or not.

As for Plan B, if nothing unexpected happens, for exchange activities like this, Chengnan Private High School will definitely give priority to those with excellent grades.

After all, communication is communication, and face is face. We can’t just cram a few students with average grades in there and then watch them wander around in the middle or even be at the bottom, right?
“…”

Yuki Hayakawa bit her red lips.

Negative emotions came like a tide, and my mood, which had just improved a little, became bad again.

If both Plan C and Plan B failed, she would have to find other ways out.

Including but not limited to increasing the frequency of going there for free meals, or spending more time chatting with him on Line.

But if that were to happen, I would inevitably have some conflicts with my mother.

Although her mother hasn’t said anything about it for a while, she can feel that her mother’s thoughts have not changed.

Mom’s attitude toward You is as contradictory and complicated as ever.

She admired him, but also felt that she should keep a certain distance from him.

For example, the exchange student program at Chengnan Private High School was exactly what my mother wanted.

“Ugh.”

For no reason, Yuki Hayakawa sighed softly.

Just thinking about it gave her a splitting headache.

She doesn’t want to have a direct conflict with her mother, including but not limited to quarrels, cold wars, etc., which would make her very uncomfortable.

She knew how difficult it was for her mother to raise her, and she was even more aware of how much effort her mother had spent on her over the years.

but.

When it comes to You, she can’t be the good daughter, let alone accept her mother’s opinion.

Even from a rational standpoint, the advice given by the mother is correct.

But when it comes to matters of the heart, how can we talk about rationality?
“I hope it goes a little smoother, and I hope it doesn’t come to that.”

But if it really comes to that.

I will still choose to follow my heart.

She added these two sentences silently in her heart.

Then, she put down her slightly sore hand and closed her eyes.

Although she was not feeling sleepy at the moment, for her, at the moment, escaping was shameful but indeed useful.

As long as I fall asleep, I won’t think about these things anymore.

She also has plenty of time to self-regulate and channel herself.

And avoid the turbulent emotions at the moment.

Don’t make decisions when you’re emotional.
——She remembered this sentence very clearly.

The more impulsive you are, the more likely you are to do something that you will regret irreversibly after you calm down.

Thinking of this, she closed her eyes tightly, then slowed down her breathing, waiting for the sleepiness to come.

At the same time, in the master bedroom.

“So you still mean that?”

Naoko Hayakawa was lying on the big bed in her pajamas, listening to the familiar female voice coming from the phone beside her, and she couldn’t help but sigh.

Although the development of things was within expectations for now, her sixth sense told her that soon everything would exceed her expectations.

“No, what do you mean by sighing? I’m asking you a question, Sister Shangzi.”

On the other end of the phone, Matsushima Rie’s face was full of helplessness.

She had to go to work the next day, but in the middle of the night, Hayakawa Naoko called her and she answered the call.

As a result, she chatted with the former for a full half hour, but the former still responded incoherently, which made her a little crazy.

“Yes, I still mean that, but I haven’t figured out how to talk to her about it yet.”

Naoko Hayakawa closed her eyes and uttered these words.

Once upon a time, she would never have imagined that one day she would have such a headache in communicating with her daughter about this matter. She didn’t even know how to bring up the topic, let alone how to convince her daughter.

“There’s no way to talk this kind of thing out clearly. Besides, you can’t convince her, right?”

As if she was infected, Matsushima Rie also sighed.

To be honest, this is no longer a matter of whether she personally feels it or not.

But judging from Yuki’s actual performance, the possibility of her being able to “calm down” on the issue of Watanabe Yu is almost ‘0’.

Forget about trying to persuade her to give up. Even if you say something bad about Watanabe Yu, she will stare at you fiercely.

In a sense, this is also a concrete manifestation of the elbow turning outward.

“So you mean I should do nothing and just wait and see?”

Naoko Hayakawa’s tone became excited.

It was impossible for her to just watch and do nothing or say anything.

“Yes, but that’s not right.” Matsushima Rie yawned, “If you interfere too much, she will just rebel. Wasn’t it the same with you then?
“Everyone has been through this, there always comes a time when parents tell their children not to do something but their children just like to do the opposite.

“Not to mention that this question is about ‘romance’. I can only say that the more you try to stop it, the more likely it is to go wrong. “Having an open attitude will lead to unexpected good results.”

She has seen too many similar situations.

This includes but is not limited to originally just having a crush on a certain boy, but under the harsh criticism and compulsory education of the parents, this crush became stronger and stronger, and in the end, it broke through the obstacles and the two eloped.

Although he had only been running for less than 72 hours, he was taken home by the police.

But in short, she did do something that she still remembers vividly today when she thinks back on it.

“I think my attitude is open-minded enough.”

Naoko Hayakawa frowned somewhat dissatisfiedly.

At the moment, she doesn’t support Yuki and You’s development, but she doesn’t show obvious opposition either. At least she hasn’t mentioned it during this period of time.

“You think it’s enlightened, but does Xiao Yuji think so? Or, in Xiao Yuji’s eyes, do you think your actions are really ‘enlightened’?”

Matsushima Rie put down her cell phone, turned on the speakerphone, and then stretched out in bed.

Fortunately, she lives alone now. If she had lived with her family before, she would have been scolded for talking on the phone at this time.

After all, the sound insulation conditions at home are indeed limited.

“…”

Hearing this, Naoko Hayakawa fell silent.

She didn’t know how to answer Matsushima Rie’s question.

“To put it another way, you think you didn’t say anything, but Yuki is your daughter after all. She has lived with you for so many years. Do you think she has no idea of ​​your micro-expressions?”

Matsushima Rie said this while putting her hands behind her head.

It should be said that the problem that Naoko Hayakawa is facing now can be regarded as a lesson for her.

If she gets married and has children in the future, she will inevitably encounter the same problem many years later. By then, the advice I give you now may be useful to her.

“Won’t……”

This time, Naoko Hayakawa did not remain silent, but answered in a low voice.

“So, actually you just think you didn’t say anything, but Yuki can actually sense something from your attitude.”

Matsushima Rie pursed her lips and didn’t finish her words.

This attitude, which can be read but not made clear, is an invisible pressure. Such pressure will make people feel very uncomfortable. They are suppressed but cannot bring themselves to break through, so they are in an inexplicable middle state.

If people stay in such an environment for a long time, they will have problems, including but not limited to impatience and hot temper. But once they leave that environment or leave the person who puts pressure on them, they will immediately return to normal.

She had similar experiences, so she understood this feeling very well.

However, this is also said in a serious direction.

In fact, as far as the relationship between Hayakawa Naoko and Hayakawa Yuki is concerned, it has not yet reached this point.

“Then what do you mean?”

Hayakawa Naoko took over the conversation.

“I mean you should just keep doing what you did before. There’s no need to increase or decrease the pressure.” Matsushima Rie paused, “Excessive pressure reduction will lead to things being out of control, and so will excessive pressure.

“Give freedom but keep the bottom line. It’s hard to grasp the degree, but it is definitely the best way.

“Of course, you can also just go for broke and send Yuki out of the country.

“This is the simplest and crudest way, and at the same time, the most direct and effective way. However, it will cause a serious backlash. For example, she will remember this incident for the rest of her life.”

She didn’t really want to suggest that Hayakawa Naoko do this, but she just pointed this out in advance so that the latter could give up this unrealistic idea.

It can be considered as dismantling the bomb that might explode in advance.

“I wouldn’t do that.”

As she expected, Naoko Hayakawa gave the answer she wanted to hear.

“But I am a little anxious. I always feel that things will get out of my control.”

Naoko Hayakawa took a deep breath.

“Is that why you called me so late?”

Matsushima Rie immediately got the meaning.

“……Yes.”

Even though I’m reluctant to admit it, now that things have come to this, there’s no point in hiding it any further.

It’s like he’s trying to cover up his mistake.

“…At night, it’s easy to have wild thoughts, but I personally think there’s no need to worry about things that haven’t happened yet.”

Rie Matsushima gave her own opinion.

In a sense, this is good news.

At least one conclusion was reached, that is, Naoko Hayakawa has not actually done anything extreme, she is just “scaring herself”.

Although this description is a bit exaggerated, it is indeed the case.

“Ugh.”

This time, Naoko Hayakawa didn’t say anything, she just put the phone away and sighed softly.

How could she not hear the relief in Matsushima Rie’s tone?

but……

Forget it.

What Matsushima Rie said is right.

There is no need to be anxious about something that has not happened yet.

“Well, let’s leave it at that for now.”

She took the phone and her tone returned to its former natural state.

“Ah.”

beep.

After hanging up the phone, Naoko Hayakawa turned off her phone and put it on the bedside table.

then.

She closed her eyes.

In the dark room, only the sound of falling rain could be heard.

Let’s talk to You’s family some other day.

Just small talk.

She made a decision in her heart.

If his parents didn’t give a good impression, then she would have one more reason to stop it. Otherwise, she would have one more reason to remain neutral.

Ugh.

There is no other way.

At least.

For now, this is indeed the best option.

Update sent. I was woken up today after only sleeping for five hours. The doctor said that my mom will need at least another half a month before the stitches can be removed. In other words, I may have to suffer for another half a month. Sigh…

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