Sister, can I be a maid too?

Of course, Lin Tingwan is an exception.

After all, for her, such days were no different from any other day.

However, with her older sister and Jiang Yubai at home to keep her company, the girl was noticeably more relaxed, and even the expression in her eyes became more lively.

"Hey, you two seem pretty relaxed."

Jiang Yubai chuckled.

"You don't even stay at your own home anymore, do you? You come here to watch TV all day long."

Lin Jianxia snorted and didn't want to talk, but Lin Tingwan held up a small sign:

"There's Jiang Yu Bai and a TV."

—Okay, okay, so I'm on the same level as television after all.

Jiang Yubai found it amusing and, with a thick skin, walked inside:

"Come on, make room for me, I want to see too."

Lin Jianxia immediately clutched the blanket warily, moving even closer to prevent this guy from squeezing between them:

"What are you doing here? Don't come here!"

"...Let me just say this, this is my reserved spot, okay?" Jiang Yubai said irritably. "You're taking my spot and then trying to kick the owner out, is there any justice in this world?"

Lin Jianxia's ears turned slightly red, and her voice became a few decibels louder:

"Who...whose master are you?!"

Jiang Yubai was genuinely taken aback by these words, but then burst out laughing after realizing what they meant.

"Of course it's the sofa owner! Xia, what were you thinking just now, Xia?"

Lin Jianxia: "........."

She opened her mouth, her face slowly turning red, then turned her head away, pretending to be focused on the TV screen, and remained silent.

Seeing Lin Jianxia snuggling up to her younger sister with a "you're not coming in!" look on her face, Jiang Yu clicked her tongue and decided to change her target:

"Um... Wanwan, could you share some of your blanket with me?"

Lin Tingwan, who had been staring at her older sister with wide eyes and a curious expression, nodded without hesitation when she heard this and her gaze fell on Jiang Yubai's face.

As if completely oblivious to Lin Jianxia's suddenly widened eyes, the girl gently lifted a corner of the blanket, her meaning all too clear.

"No, no!"

Lin Jianxia's feigned composure vanished instantly, and she quickly stopped Jiang Yubai, who was about to walk forward.

Jiang Yubai paused, then said irritably:

"What? I'm not stopping you and your Wanwan from being next to each other, is that not allowed?"

Lin Jianxia glanced at her innocent-looking younger sister beside her and bit her lower lip.

As if she had finally made up her mind, she defiantly lifted a corner of her blanket:

"Here you come in... Don't you dare bother Wanwan!"

—What's with that humiliating look on your face, like you've offered yourself to a tiger?

Jiang Yubai found it amusing but didn't refuse. He bent down and crawled into the blanket next to Lin Jianxia.

Although the air conditioning was on in the living room, it was obviously more comfortable to be wrapped in the blankets of the two girls.

As soon as Jiang Yubai entered, he felt a soft, warm embrace, carrying the scent of lavender, which felt incredibly comfortable.

Before he could even enjoy it for two seconds, a cushion was suddenly shoved between him and Lin Jianxia.

"...Hey, it's just next to each other, is it really that big of a deal?"

Jiang Yubai was speechless.

After all, no matter how soft a body pillow is, it can't compare to the comfort of sitting next to a soft, fragrant, and beautiful girl.

"What are you doing? I'm just preventing you from accidentally touching anything you shouldn't."

Lin Jianxia gave a bright smile, and even emphasized the words "accidentally".

ha?

Even though he knew the guy was doing it on purpose, Jiang Yubai was still amused by his anger.

He nudged the middle cushion with his shoulder in annoyance.

Lin Jianxia was pushed and swayed for a moment, then her eyebrows furrowed and she pushed back forcefully as well.

So the two of them took turns pushing and pulling, competing against each other through the pillow, which quickly escalated into a contest of strength.

With his physical advantage, Jiang Yubai easily withstood the force coming from the other side.

Just as he was feeling quite pleased with himself, someone suddenly poked him lightly in the side.

"Puwa—"

He shuddered, and his strength instantly loosened.

Touching his kidneys and turning his head, he was met with Lin Jianxia's smug little face:

"Have you given up yet?"

Jiang Yubai laughed: "So you resort to underhanded tactics when you can't win, huh? I'm warning you, you started it."

Lin Jianxia's smug expression froze on her face. Before she could react, Jiang Yubai swiftly moved closer, his fingers heading straight for her slender waist.

"Waaah! Jiang Yubai, you... Pfft hahaha... Stop it—"

"Stop, stop scratching me! If you scratch me again, I'll fight you—hahaha!"

The sofa was instantly thrown into chaos, the blanket slipped halfway off, and the cushions flew to one side.

Lin Jianxia laughed and dodged, almost shrinking into Lin Tingwan's arms, but she still couldn't escape Jiang Yubai's nimble fingers.

She reached out haphazardly to block it, but her toe accidentally kicked the coffee table, making a dull thud.

"Waaah!"

Two minutes later.

Lin Jianxia covered her small feet and huddled beside her younger sister, her cheeks flushed and her hair slightly disheveled.

A pair of beautiful eyes glared fiercely at Jiang Yubai, her face full of pent-up frustration.

Jiang Yubai leaned back in his original position, feeling satisfied and refreshed.

—Pshaw, all that talk and no action, but he's a total weakling.

Meanwhile, Lin Tingwan glanced at her older sister, then at Jiang Yubai, lost in thought.

"By the way, you two should be going back to your hometown the day after tomorrow, right?"

Jiang Yubai thought for a moment and then asked.

Lin Jianxia touched her still slightly sore little feet and let out a soft groan:

"What, you can't wait to get rid of us, can you?"

"Why would I kick you two out?" Jiang Yu rolled her eyes at her. "I'd love for you to stay a few more days. Who's going to cook for me if you leave?"

Lin Jianxia paused for a moment upon hearing this, then remembered the phone call he had just made, and asked curiously:

"So... Uncle and Aunt haven't come back yet?"

"No, you might not believe it, but they're still abroad right now," Jiang Yubai sighed helplessly. "I want to see whether the results come out first or they come back first."

—It's almost Chinese New Year, and my parents are still enjoying life abroad... Have I really just let them grow up without any support?

Lin Jianxia blinked her eyes:

"So... you're going to stay here?"

"Well, it's not that long, just a day or two," Jiang Yubai said casually. "But they did leave the task of buying New Year's goods to me. Will you come with me later?"

"Buying New Year's goods?" Lin Jianxia was taken aback at first, then said "Oh," and asked, "When?"

Jiang Yubai glanced at the wall clock; the hour hand clearly pointed to one o'clock in the afternoon.

He hesitated and said:

"How about... we do it now?"

"You two should be packing your things tomorrow, right? I don't think you'll have much free time."

"Why didn't you say so earlier!" Lin Jianxia glared at him, then turned to look at Lin Tingwan beside her, "Does Wanwan want to come along?"

Lin Tingwan thought for a moment, then wrote something down in her notebook:

"Sister, go for nothing with Jiang Yu."

"Okay, then we'll watch some TV at home tonight. Jiang Yubai and I will be back in a bit."

As Lin Jianxia casually gave her instructions, she lifted the blanket and got up, then couldn't help but lift her toes and gently kick Jiang Yubai's calf:

"Get out of the way, don't block my way, I need to change my clothes."

Jiang Yubai got up and asked Lin Jianxia to leave the sofa, then turned and went into the room.

After all, the temperature outside is quite different from indoors; it's a solid single-digit temperature right now.

Wearing this out, I'm afraid I'll freeze into a snowman in half an hour.

After changing into a thicker down jacket, Jiang Yubai casually tied the scarf that Lin Jianxia had given him, then suddenly paused.

As if remembering something, he turned around, opened the wardrobe, and pulled out a small box from the back. He weighed it in his hand, hesitated for a moment, and then took it with him.

After everything was tidied up and I stepped out of the bedroom, Lin Jianxia was already waiting for me in the entryway.

Seeing him come out, the girl pouted, somewhat disdainfully saying:

"Hey, how come you're slower than me?"

Can boys and girls be treated the same?

Jiang Yubai's mouth is full of nonsense.

"Unlike you girls, who can just throw on an outfit and go out, we guys have to do makeup, skincare, and style our hair... there are so many steps."