Sister, can I be a maid too?

He looked Lin Jianxia up and down, his tone matter-of-fact:

"Besides, even if I were to buy you a maid outfit, I'd have to find the best tailor to make it. Those cheap ones are no good. I have very high standards, you know."

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

Jiang Yubai blinked, leaned closer, and asked knowingly, "Why did you suddenly stop talking?"

"......"

"......"

Lin Jianxia suddenly turned around, grabbed a cushion from the sofa, and raised her hand to throw it—only to find that there was nothing in front of her.

She paused for a moment, turned her head in confusion, only to see that the guy had already cleverly darted two meters away.

“Well, it’s getting late,” Jiang Yubai said, standing ramrod straight, his tone unusually serious. “We should go out and buy groceries.”

Lin Jianxia stared at this guy for several seconds, then suddenly raised her arm and threw the pillow at him hard.

But Jiang Yubai had anticipated this and tilted his head, so the pillow whistled past his head, slammed against the wall with a "thud," and rolled to the ground.

"Uh... just a friendly reminder," he pointed to the cushion on the floor and said cautiously, "from now on, you'll be responsible for cleaning the house. If you make it dirty, you'll have to wash it yourself."

"?"

Lin Jianxia took a deep breath and silently repeated in her mind:

"He's the employer, he's the employer, he has to pay salaries, he has to pay salaries..."

After hypnotizing myself for a while, I barely managed to suppress the urge to knock Jiang Yubai over on the spot.

She walked over with a stiff face, picked up the cushion, patted it hard, put it back on the sofa, and glared fiercely at Jiang Yubai:

"go!"

"Okay~"

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After the two went downstairs, Lin Jianxia turned to Jiang Yubai and asked stiffly:

"where to?"

"I don't know, so you have to lead the way," Jiang Yubai shrugged. "I've only been here for half an hour, okay?"

"...Where do you want to go?" Lin Jianxia narrowed her eyes.

Jiang Yubai thought for a moment: "Let's go shopping first, buy some clothes, and then come back to buy groceries."

Lin Jianxia wrinkled her little nose: "I know how to buy groceries, but why are you taking me with you when you buy clothes?"

"Please, my fashion sense is terrible. I'm always dressed in either all black or all gray," Jiang Yubai replied frankly. "You're the best-dressed girl I know. Can you help me pick something out?"

Hearing this insincere praise, Lin Jianxia laughed in anger:

"I've always worn my school uniform, haven't I? How do you know I'm the best dressed?"

Jiang Yubai shrugged:

"Because you're the only girl I know. And what about your fashion sense...? Isn't it always the best? As long as it's better than mine, that's fine."

Upon hearing his words, Lin Jianxia opened her mouth, and for some reason, her ears felt slightly hot, and her gaze unconsciously drifted away.

"Then, what kind of clothes do you want to buy?"

"Let me state upfront that I know absolutely nothing about those big brands, only a few small shops and such..."

"Whatever, just buy a few coats and shirts." Jiang Yubai sighed.

"As for the brand... you don't really think I'm some kind of rich kid, do you? The kind who won't wear anything that costs thousands of dollars?"

He tugged at his plain white T-shirt underneath:

"Look, I bought this on Pinduoduo for 29.9 yuan. I think it's quite comfortable to wear."

“There’s no need to be so frugal…” Lin Jianxia glanced at him with a complicated expression, then pouted and said, “Then come with me, but I can’t guarantee you’ll find something you like.”

Jiang Yubai nodded nonchalantly: "It's alright, just take me there."

Lin Jianxia didn't say anything more, and led him out of the community gate, pointing to the shops on both sides that were mostly closed and introducing them:

"This area is considered a night market street. In addition to these fixed shops, many small stalls will set up at night."

At this point, Jiang Yubai was no longer sleepy and asked with great interest:

What do they sell?

"There are so many! Barbecue, grilled fish, spicy hot pot, fried noodles..."

Lin Jianxia counted on her fingers, her voice unconsciously taking on a slightly cheerful tone:

"If you go further in, there are also places that sell sweet soups and pastries. Basically, you can find whatever you want to eat here."

"Do you have Lin Jianxia's carefully selected products?" Jiang Yubai asked casually.

But after asking the question, Lin Jianxia opened her mouth, then suddenly said somewhat sullenly, "No, go eat by yourself."

The strange tone surprised Jiang Yubai. He turned his head, a hint of understanding flashing in his eyes.

Because of the pressure of tuition and living expenses, Lin Jianxia probably hasn't even eaten here many times herself, so how could she possibly recommend it?

Jiang, who can't find anything to eat within a ten-mile radius, and Lin, who has plenty of delicious food on their way home but can't afford it, are both in a worse situation...?

Thinking of this, Jiang Yubai, who was also a foodie, couldn't help but feel a little sad. With the idea of ​​sharing the same fate, he decided to feed this guy more in the future.

Well, consider this a work lunch.

While her mind was wandering to these random thoughts, Lin Jianxia beside her had already stopped in her tracks.

"Hmm?" Jiang Yubai raised her head. "This place?"

Before me is a small, retro-style shop with the four large characters "Caiyun Clothing" engraved on its wooden signboard.

"Hmm, I've bought from here before, and the quality was pretty good... but I can't guarantee it will suit your taste."

Lin Jianxia gave a reminder and then turned to walk into the store.

As soon as I stepped inside, a sales assistant greeted me with a smile: "Hello, what would you like to see?"

Lin Jianxia pointed to the guy next to her who was curiously looking around:

"Hello, could you please help him pick out a few outfits?"

The sales assistant glanced between the two of them, a meaningful smile appearing on her face.

Before Lin Jianxia could even process the meaning behind that smile, the saleswoman's next words left her frozen in place.

"Oh~~ Are you picking out clothes for your boyfriend?"

Chapter 37: It's either kissing or fighting.

A boyfriend with a boyfriend?!

"No, that's not it!" Lin Jianxia's face instantly turned bright red. "We're just...just ordinary classmates!"

The sound was so loud that Jiang Yubai, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but cast a subtle glance at him.

The sales assistant opposite, however, maintained excellent professionalism and immediately and readily changed her tune:

"Okay, may I ask what style this gentleman usually prefers?"

Lin Jianxia realized she had overreacted and awkwardly turned her face away.

"You...you should just ask him directly."

Jiang Yubai, suppressing a laugh, chimed in, "Hello, could you please help me find an outfit to help me choose?"

He really didn't dare to laugh out loud, after all, he still needed someone else to cook his lunch.

"Okay, this way please." The sales assistant smiled and led Jiang Yubai to the clothes rack. "What style do you usually prefer?"

“I just need something that I can wear to school and everyday life,” Jiang Yubai said, looking around. “Simple and comfortable is best.”

The sales assistant nodded and quickly took several basic T-shirts and jackets off the shelf:

"These pieces are made of comfortable fabric and have a relaxed fit, making them perfect for everyday wear. You can try them on in the fitting room."

Jiang Yubai took the clothes and went into the fitting room, while Lin Jianxia sat down on a chair in the corner. When she looked up, she caught a glimpse of her flushed cheeks in the mirror.

She muttered to herself in frustration:

Lin Jianxia, ​​can't you be a little more assertive? He just said it casually, and you're reacting so strongly. Doesn't that just make you seem more guilty?

They're both perfectly upright and have a completely innocent classmate relationship. Even just waving goodbye and calling each other friends would be fine...

After sitting in the chair lost in thought for a while, I suddenly heard a voice:

"Lin Jianxia?"

Lin Jianxia tensed up and turned her head away.

Jiang Yubai was wearing a light gray loose sweatshirt and dark jogger pants. He was already standing next to her.

Seeing her looking over, Jiang Yubai lowered his head and tugged at his hoodie:

How's this outfit?

Lin Jianxia blinked, her gaze unconsciously sweeping over him twice.

The light gray crew neck sweatshirt suited his shoulder line perfectly; it was a nice piece.

Dark-colored jogger pants are fine in themselves, but I always feel like... do they make me look a little less energetic?

She thought for a moment and then said, "Turn around a couple more times and let me see."

Jiang Yubai turned around as instructed, and even made a peace sign.

"It's not like I'm taking your picture," Lin Jianxia glared at him lightly. "The top is fine, but how about trying straight-leg pants? You have long legs, straight-leg pants would look better on you."

"Isn't this nice?" Jiang Yubai looked down at it. "I think it's great."

He felt that this outfit was already quite well-designed, at least several times better than his usual raven-themed style.

Lin Jianxia narrowed her eyes: "Just change it when I tell you to, why all the nonsense?"

Jiang Yubai: "......"