Sister, can I be a maid too?

Although Lin Jianxia was humming and hawing, her body was quite honest, remaining motionless and letting him do as he pleased.

After putting the crowns on the two sisters, Jiang Yubai took out candles and stuck a few on each cake.

Lin Jianxia watched him busy himself, her fingertips unconsciously touching the stiff edge of the paper above her head, and couldn't help but speak:

"Hey... when did you buy this? I didn't know..."

I don't know why, but her voice sounded much softer and sweeter than usual.

"Of course I bought it while you weren't here. If you knew, there wouldn't be any surprise."

Jiang Yubai paused, glanced at her, and retorted:

"I was originally planning to bring it out when you complained about not having a birthday cake."

"So, if I hadn't said anything, you two actually just went and planned to wash up and go to bed..."

Lin Jianxia's ears turned slightly red, and she turned her head away:

"I forgot... I forgot..."

Lin Tingwan, standing to the side, glanced at the cake, then at Jiang Yubai, her eyes shining slightly.

Jiang Yubai lit the last few candles and casually said:

"Okay, let's not put nineteen candles in the box, otherwise it'll be a hassle to blow them out later."

Upon hearing this, Lin Jianxia's lips moved slightly, as if she wanted to say something, but in the end she just pursed her lips and didn't make a sound.

Lin Tingwan, who was standing to the side, had already started writing quickly in her notebook, and then handed the notebook to Jiang Yubai:

"Blow out the candles?"

"Yeah, we'll make a wish and blow out the candles later."

Hearing this, Lin Jianxia finally couldn't help but speak up:

"Um... what's the specific procedure...?"

"Specific procedures?" Jiang Yu thought for a moment, "There are no specific procedures, just do what makes you happy."

He thought for a moment, then added, counting on his fingers:

"If I had to describe it, it would probably be turning off the lights, singing the birthday song, then closing your eyes and making a wish, blowing out the candles in one breath, and finally happily eating the cake... something like that."

Lin Jianxia tried her best to memorize all the procedures, and silently repeated them twice before gently humming in agreement.

"Why are you taking it so seriously?" Jiang Yubai was amused by her earnestness. "Relax, it's your birthday. Why are you more nervous than if you were taking an exam?"

Lin Jianxia mumbled a couple of times, somewhat embarrassed, "I'm not nervous at all," then, as if to cover something up, raised her voice and urged:

"Okay, okay, turn off the lights! Aren't we about to start?"

She only breathed a slight sigh of relief when Jiang Yubai turned and walked towards the switch, but her gaze unconsciously drifted over.

This is the first time in so long that someone has prepared such a solemn birthday celebration for her and her sister...

She didn't want to make a fool of herself and cause trouble for this idiot...

The second half of the sentence quietly disappeared from her mind, but the girl's gaze kept following that figure.

With a soft 'click,' the main light in the living room went out, leaving only a few dim lights providing illumination.

Jiang Yubai turned around in the dim light, and Jiang Yubai seemed to have been burned, hurriedly lowering her head, her heart beating a few beats faster for no reason.

Jiang Yubai picked up a lighter, lit the candles one by one, and then took out his phone to play the accompaniment he had prepared beforehand.

A soft, familiar melody filled the quiet living room. He cleared his throat and began to sing along:

Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to you!

Happy birthday to you!

After the song ended, Jiang Yubai put down his phone, only to find Lin Tingwan staring at him intently, while Lin Jianxia looked left and right, her gaze constantly drifting towards him.

"Why are you looking at me? Look at the cake."

He reminded him, somewhat amused:

"Alright, the birthday song is over. Now it's time to close your eyes and make a wish. It's a once-a-year opportunity, so make a good wish!"

Lin Jianxia obediently closed his eyes. Lin Tingwan looked at him, then at her sister, and slowly closed her eyes as well.

Jiang Yubai rested her chin on her hand and looked over. The candlelight flickered gently, and the soft, warm light illuminated the two sisters' equally serene and delicate profiles.

He looked left and right, but his gaze eventually settled on Lin Jianxia.

The girl was obediently closing her eyes, her hands slightly clasped in front of her, her lips unconsciously pursed, her expression one of rare focus.

Looking at Lin Jianxia, ​​who was silently making a wish in front of the candlelight, Jiang Yubai suddenly felt two little voices arguing in his heart.

A little kid said, "Do you think Lin Jianxia might actually like me a little?"

Another little figure said, "You'll know once you kiss him."

One of the people said, "No way, Lin Jianxia's thoughts are so hard to guess. What if it's not true? What if she messes it up again?"

Another little figure said, "You'll know once you kiss him."

As if by some strange twist of fate, Jiang Yubai's gaze couldn't help but fall on the girl's pink lips.

...How about a kiss?

The thought had barely crossed his mind when Lin Jianxia suddenly opened her eyes.

Seriously speaking, Jiang Yubai's shock level increased by two degrees in that instant.

"After you make your promise, you can blow out the candles..."

He coughed lightly, feeling a little guilty.

With a soft breath from the two sisters, the candles on the cream cake went out.

Jiang Yubai calmed his somewhat chaotic mind and turned to Lin Tingwan, asking:

What did Wanwan wish for?

As usual, Lin Tingwan obediently prepared to take out her notebook to write, but before the pen could even touch her cheek, Jiang Yubai gently pinched and rubbed it.

"No, no," he said seriously, "You can't tell me your wishes, not even if I ask you. If you tell me, they won't come true."

Lin Tingwan's cheeks were slightly puffed up from being rubbed, and she blinked her eyes as she looked at him.

Although he didn't quite understand why, he nodded as if he did.

Jiang Yubai rubbed it a couple more times, still wanting more, before finally withdrawing his hand with satisfaction and turning his gaze to the other side.

Lin Jianxia had been secretly glancing at him, but when she noticed his gaze, she immediately turned her head away.

Before Jiang Yubai could say anything, this girl spoke first, her words carrying a hint of trying to cover something up:

"I... I wasn't going to tell you anyway! Asking me won't help!"

"Fine, I won't say if I don't want to."

Despite saying that, Jiang Yubai still reached out and touched the girl's face.

Lin Jianxia didn't react for a moment, just staring blankly as those sinister claws got closer and closer, growing larger and larger in front of her.

It wasn't until her cheek was rubbed two or three times and she felt a warm touch that she belatedly realized what was happening, and hesitated before saying:

"...What are you doing?"

“It’s just a formality,” Jiang Yubai said with a serious expression. “After making a wish and blowing out the candles, we pinch the birthday boy’s cheeks to share in the joy, and then we can officially eat the cake.”

“…Jiang Yubai.” Lin Jianxia took a deep breath.

"uh-huh?"

Jiang Yubai pretended not to understand, but his hands didn't stop moving.

"I just don't really celebrate my birthday properly, no, I'm an idiot!" Lin Jianxia slapped his hand and glared at him angrily, "Take your hands off me!"

After some playful bickering, the two sisters finally started cutting the cake, while Jiang Yubai turned around and turned the living room lights back on.

As soon as I sat back down at the table, a fragrant and soft cake was gently pushed in front of me.

"Give me the first one first?"

Jiang Yubai blinked and looked at Lin Tingwan across from him.

"Jiang Yubai, eat first."

Lin Tingwan held up her small notebook.

Okay~

Jiang Yubai subconsciously turned to look at Lin Jianxia beside him, only to see the girl sneakily moving a cut piece of cake back to herself.

He caught them red-handed.

"No?" Jiang Yubai was amused by her actions. "Why would you take it back halfway after already delivering it?"

"You...you already have Wanwan..." Lin Jianxia grumbled, "Isn't that enough to eat...?"

"Let's eat together."

Jiang Yubai, quick as a flash, reached out and placed the piece of cake that she had moved back in front of her.

"The cake is so big, I can easily eat two slices by myself, it won't be a problem~"

As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Tingwan silently pushed a slice of cake over to him from the other side.

"Uh... three pieces is alright..."

Immediately afterwards, Lin Jianxia raised an eyebrow and simply cut a fourth piece, trying to place it in front of him.

"If it's four pieces..."

Jiang Yubai had barely begun speaking when he saw Lin Tingwan start fiddling with the small cleaver in her hand again.

He hissed and quickly said:

"Hey, hey, that's enough! Are you two trying to stuff me to death with cake?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Tingwan stopped cutting another piece, a barely perceptible hint of regret appearing on her face.

Lin Jianxia's expression was easy to recognize; her face was full of regret for the failed plan.