Sister, can I be a maid too?

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The energetic intro instantly swept through the entire auditorium.

On stage, a tall figure appeared, stepping to the beat of the drums—wearing a black crop top, red hot pants, and long, flowing hair, dancing to the rhythm.

A cheer immediately erupted from the audience.

The girl on stage, however, was not intimidated at all. She walked around the stage and even blew a kiss to the audience with a smile.

Jiang Yubai watched as she swayed her hips, kicked her legs, and bent over to the beat, his eyes widening involuntarily.

Wait, is this a really hot dance?

Now that it's senior year of high school, has the judging panel finally allowed them to let loose for once?

Before I could even admire it for two seconds, I suddenly felt a pain in my hand.

He turned his head and met Lin Jianxia's angry gaze.

She grabbed his hand and forcefully wrote on his palm:

"Indecent! You're not allowed to look!"

Jiang Yubai: "......."

He glanced at the stage again, almost subconsciously—

Although these hot pants are a bit short, the tank top is a bit too revealing, and the legs are long, straight, and white... wow!

Another sharp pain shot through the back of my hand.

Jiang Yubai turned his head with a helpless expression, only to see Lin Jianxia bite his arm with a "whoosh," like a little hedgehog that wouldn't let go once it had its prey in its mouth, but her eyes were still staring at him.

—No, Lin Jianxia, are you a puppy? Why are you biting me like this?

Jiang Yubai was filled with rage and decided to poke her in the side.

Seeing that he actually dared to fight back, Lin Jianxia was furious. She spat and let go, and taking advantage of the fact that no one was paying attention, she pounced on him.

So, on stage, people danced to the rhythm, and cheers erupted one after another from the audience. But in a corner of the auditorium, two childish kids started punching each other like cats.

It wasn't until the dance ended and the girls on stage left amidst cheers that Jiang Yubai suddenly came to his senses.

He then realized that he had been so busy fighting the little hedgehog that he hadn't watched the dance on stage at all.

Damn, what a huge loss!

He gritted his teeth and turned his head, only to meet Lin Jianxia's smug eyes.

—Okay, okay, you wait until school is over.

Jiang Yubai thought this through gritted teeth.

"The song 'Blazing Flames' ignited the entire auditorium on this winter night," the host's voice rang out again. "Thank you, Meng Jiayun, for your wonderful performance! Now, our New Year's Eve party is drawing to a close—"

"For our final performance, please welcome the students from Class 3 of Senior Three to present a choral piece—'Unforgettable Tonight'!"

Is this the last program?

Lin Jianxia blinked and subconsciously reached out her hand—

Jiang Yubai dodged to the side with a swift movement, looking at her warily with an expression that seemed to say, "What are you doing? Haven't you had enough yet?"

Lin Jianxia was amused and glared at him, mouthing clearly:

【hand! 】

Jiang Yubai then handed his hand back with some skepticism.

This time, Lin Jianxia didn't utter another "ah-woo," but instead wrote and drew on his hand:

"I'm going to call Wanwan back. I'll leave the school gate first, and we'll meet in the alley later."

Jiang Yubai suddenly realized, hesitated for a moment, then took the girl's small hand and began to write:

"Okay, go wait inside the milk tea shop over there, don't stand outside alone."

Lin Jianxia nodded to him to indicate that she understood, then got up and tiptoed out along the aisle between the seats.

After watching that figure disappear into the interplay of light and shadow at the back door of the auditorium, just a few minutes later, another figure slowly walked over from the same direction and sat down in the empty seat next to him.

Meeting those quiet yet curious eyes, Jiang Yubai suddenly understood why he had made a mistake.

These sisters... even swapped their scarves, and wore them in exactly the same way.

Even though he knew who it was, he vaguely felt as if Lin Jianxia had simply gone around in circles and come back again.

He paused, then tentatively asked in a soft voice:

"Late night?"

...Could it be that Lin Jianxia deliberately came back to mess with me this time?

Lin Tingwan nodded gently, took his hand, and placed it unabashedly on her soft thigh:

"My sister said she'd wait for us outside."

Jiang Yubai relaxed slightly, glanced at the students on stage singing "Unforgettable Tonight," and took Lin Tingwan's soft little hand:

"Why did you leave without saying a word?"

He remembered that the girl had told him she was going to the restroom, but then she turned around and brought her older sister over.

Lin Tingwan looked up at him, her fingers moving gently across his palm.

After understanding the message conveyed through his palm, Jiang Yubai was momentarily stunned.

"My sister is sitting alone; she looks a little lonely."

He looked at Lin Tingwan, whose eyes were earnest.

My heart suddenly softened.

He sighed and wrote in her palm.

"Idiot, aren't you lonely staying in the back by yourself?"

"Jiang Yubai is in front."

Jiang Yubai paused for two seconds, then continued writing.

"Be good, Wanwan. I'll give you a hug when we get back."

It was just a reward for Lin Tingwan, and definitely not because the girl was too cute and he wanted to hug her tightly or anything like that.

Yes, it is like that.

Jiang Yubai wondered if it was just his imagination, but Lin Tingwan's eyes seemed to brighten a little.

.....

After the final chorus of "Unforgettable Tonight," as usual, there was a brief speech from the school leaders, applause from the audience, and then the auditorium lights came back on.

Jiang Yubai glanced subconsciously at the back row of the auditorium.

The few little kids the teachers brought were sitting sparsely, looking incredibly excited, but that familiar figure was nowhere to be seen.

After the party officially ended, each class lined up and left the venue in an orderly manner under the guidance of their homeroom teachers.

Back in the teaching building, the corridor was instantly filled with excited boys and girls, discussing the program they had just watched in small groups.

"How did that dove come to life in the magic trick?!"

"Meng Jiayun's dance was so cool!"

"Did you see that senior playing guitar on stage?"

The sound hummed over.

Jiang Yubai didn't participate in the discussion; he simply stood quietly by Lin Tingwan's side, slowly walking upstairs to the classroom with the flow of people.

Back in the classroom, the teacher stood on the podium, counted the number of students, briefly summarized the evening's activities, and gave instructions on safety matters and homework arrangements for the New Year's Day holiday.

"Alright," Master Zhang said, glancing at everyone one last time, a hint of a smile in her eyes, "Wishing everyone a Happy New Year in advance."

As soon as the words were spoken, cheers erupted in the classroom. Amidst scattered shouts of "Goodbye, Teacher Zhang!" and "Happy Teacher's Day!", the students chatted excitedly as they rushed out the door.

It was nearly 9:30.

The streets were bathed in a warm yellow light by the streetlights on this winter night, and the school gate was crowded with waiting parents and students gradually leaving.

Jiang Yubai took the backpack from Lin Tingwan's back and led her out. In less than two minutes, they turned into the familiar alley.

Beside the alley, the milk tea shop called 'Tea Panda' was still open, with a few scattered customers waiting for their milk tea.

Jiang Yubai glanced around, and his heart suddenly tightened.

I had clearly told Lin Jianxia to wait at the milk tea shop, but looking around, there was no sign of that guy anywhere.

He took out his phone from his pocket, intending to tell Lin Tingwan something, but he saw the girl tilt her head slightly, her gaze not on him, but instead gently falling behind her.

Ok?

Jiang Yubai was stunned. Just as he was about to turn around, everything went black.

The familiar scent of lavender gently enveloped him, a cool little hand covered his eyes, and a cheerful voice came from behind him:

"Idiot, guess who I am?"

Jiang Yubai's previously anxious heart immediately settled down.

He let out a long sigh and said lazily:

"I'm guessing... Zhao Yun?"

".....no."

"Then... Li Qiuyue?"

".......I'll give you one more chance."

The woman's voice behind him was clearly becoming dangerous.

"I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry," Jiang Yubai quickly apologized, pretending to ponder for a moment before saying earnestly, "I understand..."