Sister, can I be a maid too?

Wanwan also fell ill, and her father's presence in their lives became even more distant, as if his already meager care had been taken away as well.

In the packed classroom, she could only sit alone, watching other classmates and parents chat intimately, and listening to the teacher praising or criticizing other people's children.

She had to listen to and process all those discussions about grades, the future, and growth all by herself.

The liveliness belonged to others; she only had a quiet seat and an empty space beside her.

But now... Aunt Qin is sitting between her and Wanwan, with a warm smile and a kind tone.

She would praise Wanwan for being so cute, commend the two sisters for their excellent studies, and listen attentively to the teacher's instructions to them.

It was as if they were truly the children she cared about most.

Perhaps to others, those things seem to be readily available, as natural as air.

But for her, the feeling of being unconditionally accepted and cared for by her elders was so long-lost that she felt somewhat at a loss, yet also longed for it.

It seems... I really have someone I can rely on, someone like family.

Lin Jianxia pursed her lips, suppressing the turbulent thoughts that suddenly welled up in her heart, and subconsciously looked at Jiang Yubai beside her.

Just as he was about to speak, he paused slightly.

Unbeknownst to them, Jiang Yubai had turned his head to the side and was whispering something to Lin Tingwan.

Her tone was so much gentler than when she spoke to me, and my Wanwan was holding up her notebook, her eyes sparkling, her little face full of seriousness.

Why aren't you so gentle when you talk to me?

The thought had barely formed when it was quickly suppressed by the girl, whose ears turned bright red.

—Lin Jianxia! What are you thinking about!

She bit her lower lip and then quietly leaned half a step closer to that idiot.

hum~

The girl raised her face, letting the bright sunlight shine on it without reservation, and squinted her eyes slightly.

The weather is so nice!

She thought to herself with a touch of excitement.

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School gate.

The black sedan was parked on the side of the road. Jiang Pinglan opened the car door and looked at the three people opposite.

"Are you sure you don't need us to take you back?" he asked again.

"Give us whatever you want, it's just a few minutes' walk away," Jiang Yubai said considerately. "Mom and Dad, you can go about your business, don't worry about us."

Just kidding, if your own parents dropped you off at the entrance of the complex, wouldn't they go up and sit for a bit? And after sitting down, wouldn't they want to freeload a meal?

With this going on and on, I can forget about having a peaceful night. My mom will probably keep asking me all sorts of questions.

Jiang Pinglan knew exactly what her son was thinking, and pointed at him with her finger in an annoyed manner.

Qin Huiyi, surprisingly, didn't insist. She simply took two steps forward, walked to Lin Jianxia and Lin Tingwan, took one of their hands, and carefully instructed them:

"Jianxia, ​​Wanwan, be careful on your way back."

"Also, don't study too hard. Remember to balance work and rest. Your health is the most important thing, you know?"

She slightly straightened her face and deliberately spoke in a serious tone:

"Also, if Jiang Yubai bullies you, just call me and I'll teach him a lesson."

These words made Jiang Yubai roll his eyes silently.

Who's bullying whom?

Feeling the warmth in her palm, Lin Jianxia nodded vigorously, her nose tingling slightly.

"Okay, Auntie, don't worry."

Lin Tingwan nodded slightly and wrote carefully in her notebook:

"Thank you, Auntie. Please take care on your way home."

"Okay~ all done~"

Qin Huiyi smiled with satisfaction, then hugged each of the two sisters with a touch of reluctance before turning and getting into the car.

The car slowly drove away. Jiang Yubai watched the taillights disappear around the street corner before turning his head to meet two pairs of eyes looking at him.

“Let’s go,” he said, raising an eyebrow with a sigh, “escort the two young ladies home.”

It's unbelievable! My mom really lets me grow up so laissez-faire. She nags my two sisters endlessly, but only gives me a casual reply.

Anyone who didn't know better would think I was a bodyguard...

Sigh, the school beauty's personal bodyguard is actually myself.

Lin Jianxia and Lin Tingwan were very cooperative, standing obediently on his left and right sides.

Jiang Yubai didn't rush to leave. He looked left and right, and suddenly felt playful.

He imitated his mother, pinching the two sisters' cheeks with one hand in each hand.

Hmm~ It doesn't seem like it's wrong to be able to pinch the little ladies' cheeks whenever I want.

The soft, smooth texture came from both hands at the same time.

But the next second, one hand was gently rubbed against a cheek, while the other hand suddenly felt a sharp pain with a 'smack'.

Jiang Yubai shook his hand, and said with a speechless expression:

"No, Lin Jianxia, ​​can't you learn from your Wanwan?"

"Wait, wait! Stop rubbing against this scoundrel! What if he gets too greedy!"

at the same time.

Just after passing an intersection, Qin Huiyi, who had been sitting quietly, suddenly spoke:

"what do you think?"

Her question seemed abrupt, but Jiang Pinglan clearly understood what his wife meant.

He tapped his fingers lightly on the steering wheel, hesitated for a moment, and then said in a confident tone:

"It's definitely my younger sister."

“I think it should be the older sister,” Qin Huiyi scoffed. “Jian Xia is a very perceptive child; she even looks at Yu Bai differently.”

Jiang Pinglan smiled noncommittally and did not continue the argument on this issue.

Qin Huiyi didn't dwell on it any longer, and changed the subject:

Are you... free the day after tomorrow afternoon?

Jiang Pinglan glanced at her sideways this time and chuckled:

"So that's why you didn't insist on seeing them off earlier. You were up to something here all along!"

"Stop talking nonsense, are you free or not?"

Yes, yes, yes.

Chapter 238 Oh right, remember to take your birth control pills.

Saturday morning.

Sunlight streamed through the gaps in the curtains, casting a warm glow on Jiang Yu's pale face.

His eyelids twitched slightly before he slowly opened his eyes.

After staring blankly at the pure white ceiling for a while, Jiang Yubai yawned and turned his head to look at the alarm clock on the bedside table.

It was exactly 7:30.

On this rare day off, Jiang Yubai naturally didn't set an alarm clock, just so he could have a good night's sleep.

But there's nothing you can do about your biological clock...

After lying in bed hugging the blanket for a while, Jiang Yubai gave up on the idea of ​​going back to sleep and slowly got out of bed.

After changing clothes and washing up, and once everything was in order, the clock on the bed was already pointing to eight o'clock.

Jiang Yubai pushed open the door, took a deep breath as usual, and prepared to welcome a new day... and the familiar aroma of breakfast.

"........"

What about the aroma?

He sniffed again, refusing to believe it, but couldn't smell any fragrance at all.

He leaned over and looked toward the kitchen, but it was quiet there, with no sign of anyone starting a fire.

That's not right...

At this time normally, Lin Jianxia should already be wearing an apron and busy in the kitchen.

Even on holidays, this girl rarely sleeps past eight o'clock.

A hint of doubt flashed through Jiang Yubai's mind, but he didn't pay it any mind. He just assumed that this guy was taking a rare break from bed, so he slowly strolled into the living room in his slippers.

The living room was empty, with only beams of morning light filtering through the curtains and visible dust floating in the air.

He looked left and right, feeling somewhat uneasy about the quiet.

After all, almost every day before, I could smell the aroma of fried or boiled food as soon as I opened the door, accompanied by subtle sounds coming from the kitchen.

The adorable little maid, Jianxia, ​​was either already setting out a sumptuous breakfast on the table or still busy at the stove.

Lin Tingwan usually sits obediently at the dining table, quietly waiting for the meal to be served.

All I have to do is stroll over, play with Wanwan and rub her little face, and then I can enjoy a delicious breakfast with a clear conscience.

...How about we make breakfast for these two sisters?

The moment the idea popped into his head, Jiang Yubai stroked his chin and quickly rejected the suggestion.

It's not that he's afraid of trouble or lazy, it's just that... he's tried this before.