Sister, can I be a maid too?

"Ninety-two percent accuracy, passed!"

Jiang Yubai let out a long sigh of relief, and his tense shoulders relaxed.

At first, I thought it would be a tough job... but once I actually did it, it didn't seem that difficult!

But then, he raised an eyebrow and asked directly:

"Now that the week is up, what about my reward?"

If Lin Jianxia dared to say in a serious tone, "Your hard work is your reward," he'd be so angry he'd tie the guy's hands behind his back, gag him, and throw him on the bed...

Then scratch that itch really hard.

Fortunately, the girl opposite had already put down her vocabulary list and stood up.

"Come with me."

Hmm? Going out again?

Jiang Yubai stood up and followed the girl curiously, only to see Lin Jianxia leading him out of the residential area and into the bustling crowd of the night market.

The streets are brightly lit at eight or nine o'clock in the evening, and the shouts of vendors and the aroma of food are mixed with the cool evening breeze, making it the liveliest time.

Lin Jianxia turned left and right, and finally entered a grilled fish restaurant with a slightly old-fashioned sign.

“Auntie,” she said softly to the owner at the front desk.

"I'd like a spicy grilled fish and two Cokes, to eat here. Could you please also give me a takeout container?"

"Okay, that's 68 in total."

Lin Jianxia counted out some money from her small wallet and handed it over before turning to Jiang Yubai and sitting down on the plastic chair opposite her.

Only then did Jiang Yubai belatedly realize what was happening:

"So, the reward you're talking about is... treating me to a grilled fish meal?"

Lin Jianxia hummed in agreement.

"Because...because you asked me before if I had any good restaurant recommendations."

"I thought about it later, and I ate at this restaurant once before I moved here. It was delicious."

The girl paused, then looked at Jiang Yubai with a hint of nervousness:

"So... what do you think?"

Hearing this, Jiang Yubai suppressed the slight, inexplicable regret in his heart and nodded decisively:

"No problem, I like it."

Although he knew that Lin Jianxia wouldn't do anything big for him, he couldn't help but feel a strange sense of anticipation.

Forget it.

It's good enough that there's food available, especially since she offered to treat us; her sincerity couldn't be more evident.

What's more... this is a restaurant that even Lin Jianxia thinks is delicious, so he's starting to look forward to it.

Lin Jianxia looked at him for a few seconds and nodded.

In just over ten minutes, the proprietress brought over a steaming hot grilled fish.

After Lin Tingwan's portion was packed up, Jiang Yubai couldn't wait to start eating.

It has to be said that a shop that Lin Jianxia remembers must be quite something.

The fish skin is roasted until slightly charred and crispy, while the flesh inside remains tender and flavorful. The secret sauce is savory with just the right amount of spiciness, making it incredibly appetizing.

Jiang Yubai ate until his forehead was slightly sweaty, but he couldn't stop eating, one bite after another.

After finishing the last side dish, Jiang Yubai took a sip of cola and let out a satisfied sigh.

Lin Jianxia, ​​who was sitting opposite him, had finished eating. Seeing him put down his chopsticks, she asked in a low voice:

"Is it tasty?"

"It's delicious," Jiang Yubai wiped her mouth with a tissue, "I'll definitely come again next time."

Lin Jianxia gave a soft "hmm," then tentatively asked:

"So... you'll continue learning English, right?"

Jiang Yubai paused, then asked, "Uh, how long will it take?"

"At least... a month, right?" Lin Jianxia asked cautiously, then quickly added, "There's also a reward."

One month....

Jiang Yubai hesitated.

That familiar, resigned spirit resurfaced—a month is far too long.

Besides, if the reward is a meal of grilled fish...

Although it tasted good, it just didn't really whet my appetite.

“Well,” Jiang Yubai coughed lightly and said seriously, “I think a vocabulary of 350 words is enough for me.”

"...At least a few dozen points, right?" He blinked.

Lin Jianxia stared at him intently, then suddenly pursed her lips and stood up:

"Come on, follow me up."

Watching that departing figure, Jiang Yubai was stunned for a moment, then quickly picked up the packaged grilled fish and followed.

Throughout the journey, Jiang Yubai repeatedly tried to ask something, but Lin Jianxia kept her lips tightly pursed, her ears slightly red, and she didn't say a word.

So Jiang Yubai could only follow behind her, completely bewildered.

After entering the residential complex and going up to the building, Lin Jianxia skillfully used her key to open the door to Jiang Yubai's apartment.

After turning on the entryway light, she opened the study door and looked back at him:

"Here, go in."

Huh? What is this guy trying to do?

Jiang Yubai put down the grilled fish and walked into the study with a heart full of doubts.

As soon as I stepped inside, I heard the door close behind me.

He paused for a moment, turned around to look, and only heard a soft "click".

Lin Jianxia even locked the door.

"No, Lin Jianxia..." Jiang Yubai felt a sense of disbelief rising in his heart, "What exactly do you want to do?"

Lin Jianxia bit her lower lip, her beautiful eyes staring straight at him, her ears burning red.

A few seconds later, the girl tilted her head and hummed softly:

"Why are you looking at me... Go lie down on the bed."

Seemingly realizing that her words could be easily misunderstood, her ears turned even redder, and she hurriedly added:

"It's just a reward!"

Chapter 58 Um, what kind of reward is this?

Upon hearing Lin Jianxia's words, Jiang Yubai stood there dumbfounded.

What do you mean by "just a reward"?

The more I listen to this, the more wrong it seems.

He glanced at the double bed next to him, trying to confirm one more thing:

"Um...do you want me to take off my clothes?"

"Take off your clothes?" Lin Jianxia frowned upon hearing this. "Whatever you like."

No, what kind of outrageous language is this? What do you mean by "it depends on what I like"...?

Jiang Yubai's gaze unconsciously fell on the girl.

The youthful blue and white school uniform, perhaps because they weren't at school, had its zipper, which was usually tightly fastened, loosened a bit, vaguely revealing the delicate collarbone beneath the summer uniform.

It was blindingly white.

While blue and white school uniforms are indeed youthful and appealing, but...

Oh wait, that's not the point!

Jiang Yubai took a deep breath, his voice trembling slightly:

"I think... it's better to be cautious about these kinds of things, especially for girls. They need to think it through carefully."

Lin Jianxia blinked blankly:

"Be cautious? Why should I be cautious about a massage? What's wrong with girls? It's not like only blind people can get a massage."

"..."

"..."

"massage?"

Jiang Yubai asked cautiously to confirm.

"Otherwise what?" Lin Jianxia looked completely bewildered. "What did you think it was?"

"No, I meant massage."

Jiang Yubai's expression remained unchanged as he slowly nodded.

"We really have to be careful. If you press the wrong acupoint and cause paralysis, that would be a real problem."

"...Why would a massage cause paralysis?" Lin Jianxia gritted her teeth. "Are you going to give me a massage or not?!"

I'm so angry! I'm so angry!

This was clearly a reward she had planned to give him after he finished memorizing a month's worth of words, and she was even hesitant about whether to give it to him or not!

Who knew that seeing this guy's obvious disappointment, I impulsively and, as if possessed, fulfilled my promise ahead of schedule...