Sister, can I become a maid too?

Chapter 114 Lin Jianxia's Small Request~

Ten minutes later.

At his desk, Jiang Yubai rubbed his neck and complained:

"No, I mean Lin Jianxia... is beating me up all you're going to do?"

"At least tell me what Lin Tingwan actually said to you..."

Upon hearing this, Lin Jianxia looked over with a dangerous tone.

"What? Don't you have any idea what you wrote in your drafts?!"

...No, it's just that I'm curious about what Lin Tingwan told you.

After all, you can't let this beating go unpunished, right?

But...

"Never mind, it's fine if you don't want to say."

Jiang Yubai wisely stopped talking.

Judging from his expression, if I keep asking, I'm afraid I'll get another beating.

But then again... seeing Lin Jianxia looking so embarrassed and annoyed already made the trip worthwhile.

As for what Lin Tingwan actually said to her sister...

Why not just ask her directly when the time comes?

Thinking of this, Jiang Yubai stood up with a relaxed expression:

"Alright, alright, I've hit you and scolded you, I'll just not use that notebook next time."

To everyone's surprise, Lin Jianxia's reaction to these words was even stronger:

"No!"

"......ha?"

Jiang Yubai slowly typed out a question mark.

"No, we have to use the original draft notebook," Lin Jianxia pouted. "Wanwan has read all of mine, and I want to see what Wanwan wrote too!"

Jiang Yubai: "...Okay."

He didn't continue the topic, but simply took out the test paper from his bag and casually said:

"Look, the monthly exam results are out. Shall we go over the test papers now?"

Lin Jianxia pursed her lips, but still spoke:

"I'm going to find Wanwan... Wait for me a bit."

Just two or three minutes later, the girl pushed the door open again, but the familiar figure was not following behind her.

Jiang Yubai looked up and glanced at it a few times, then asked curiously:

"Why are you alone? Isn't Lin Tingwan coming?"

"Hmm, she's not coming. She's probably too tired from classes during the day and wants to rest early."

After saying that, Lin Jianxia sighed softly.

"Why are you sighing?" Jiang Yubai said with a smile. "Isn't this a good thing?"

Lin Jianxia sat down next to him and wrinkled her little nose:

"What's so good about it?"

"Fortunately... Lin Tingwan really did try her best," Jiang Yubai said. "If she had simply shut herself off because of nervousness, that would have been the least effective approach."

"But she's actually been working really hard to maintain her condition, which is why she feels tired."

He winked at Lin Jianxia:

"Isn't this a good thing?"

Lin Jianxia looked into those smiling eyes and suddenly felt her face getting hot. She turned her head away.

"...smooth talker."

"What do you mean by being glib-tongued?!" Jiang Yubai couldn't hold back any longer.

No, his explanation was so sincere that even if Lin Jianxia wasn't moved to tears, she shouldn't have given him such an evaluation, right?

"Hurry up, hurry up~ Let's go over the test paper!"

Lin Jianxia urged him on, but her tone unconsciously rose.

Jiang Yubai sighed as if he had "met the wrong person," and handed over several monthly exam papers:

"Look, your test paper shows great improvement in math and physics. Your daughter, Wanwan, has already gone up on stage to receive praise on your behalf."

"Really?"

Lin Jianxia immediately beamed with joy, but then, she suddenly asked somewhat nervously:

"So... what about yours? What's our ranking for improvement this time?"

Jiang Yubai didn't speak, but simply held up five fingers.

Seeing this, Lin Jianxia was a little disappointed, but she still comforted herself:

"Fifth...that's actually acceptable, after all—"

Before he could finish speaking, Jiang Yubai in front of him pressed his thumb.

Lin Jianxia was taken aback, and said cautiously:

"fourth?"

Jiang Yubai remained silent and bent his little finger down again.

Lin Jianxia's eyes lit up, and she stared intently at his palm, momentarily speechless.

Jiang Yubai then bent his ring finger, made a "V" sign, and gently waved it in front of her.

Lin Jianxia said in disbelief:

"The second?"

"Yes," Jiang Yubai nodded with a smile, not keeping anyone in suspense, "Our improvement this time... is second in the whole grade!"

"Yay!!"

Lin Jianxia couldn't help but cheer.

After all, the results of each monthly exam are compared with the first exam after enrollment. The greater the improvement, the higher the probability of receiving a scholarship at the end of the semester.

Having secured second place this time, barring any major mishaps, I have a strong chance of making it into the top five for the Progress Scholarship by the end of the semester.

Seeing her like this, Jiang Yu rolled her eyes and couldn't help but complain:

"Why are you acting like a child? We're not even number one, what's with the cheering? Being number one is our goal, okay?"

This time, Lin Jianxia surprisingly didn't argue with him, and just shook her head foolishly:

"Second place... second place... second place also gets a scholarship of 1,000 each!"

"...This is just a monthly exam; we still have to calculate the total at the end."

Lin Jianxia ignored his mood-ruining remark and suddenly remembered something, saying:

"Oh right, I remember we made a bet, didn't we? Wasn't it about who made the biggest improvement?"

Jiang Yubai's disgusted expression suddenly froze. After a few seconds of silence, he spoke as if he had amnesia:

"Really? I don't remember."

"Yes, yes," Lin Jianxia said cheerfully, "The bet was to grant the other person a request, right? Don't you remember..."

She paused, then suddenly frowned and looked at Jiang Yubai:

"You really don't remember?"

"I don't remember."

Jiang Yubai remained expressionless.

Damn it, why do I have to remember such trivial things so well?

Wouldn't it be better to just forget about it?

Lin Jianxia looked him up and down with some suspicion, then turned to look at her math and physics exam papers.

After calculating the extent of her progress, she turned her little head back:

"I've calculated mine, how about yours?"

"Mine?" Jiang Yubai feigned ignorance. "What do you mean, mine?"

Seeing his stubborn refusal, Lin Jianxia blinked, suddenly understanding, and her eyebrows unconsciously curved into a smile:

"Hey Jiang Yubai~ you didn't... fail the test, did you?"

"......"

Seeing that he couldn't hide it any longer, Jiang Yubai clicked his tongue in annoyance.

"It's only two percent, I'll definitely beat you next time."

If I hadn't misunderstood the question in English, which resulted in losing four points...

However, Jiang Yubai still sighed, accepting his defeat.

"Alright, alright, I admit defeat this time. Now, tell me what you want."

As long as it's not about reaching for the moon or diving into the ocean, any other reasonable requests are fine to fulfill.

He looked at Lin Jianxia in front of him, only to see the guy blink his eyes, tilt his little face up, and make a rather troubled "hmm" sound, drawing out the tone.

"What did you 'hmm' about?"

Jiang Yubai couldn't help but complain.

"Shouldn't this be something you think about before making a bet? Like, 'If I win, I'll definitely make them do this or that.'"

"That's good for you, I didn't!"

Lin Jianxia glared at him, then suddenly realized what he meant, and frowned.

"Wait, so what were you thinking back then, insisting that I do this or that... what were you trying to do?"

"......"

Jiang Yubai was silent for two seconds, then suddenly lost his memory again:

"Oh, by the way, have you finally decided on your requirements?"

"What the hell are you talking about, Jiang Yubai! Your transition was so abrupt! Just tell me!"

"I can tell you if you want me to," Jiang Yubai shrugged indifferently. "Just tell me what you want me to do, and I'll confess immediately."

Lin Jianxia instinctively wanted to agree, but she quickly stopped herself, her face wary.

"No way, you're just trying to trick me into using up my request."

"How can this be called a lie?"

This time it was Jiang Yubai's turn to patiently guide him.

"Aren't you curious? My thoughts are really wicked—the kind that would get you social death if you said them out loud."

"...Do you think I'm stupid?"

Lin Jianxia's face was full of disgust.

cut....

Jiang Yubai immediately lost interest: "Then hurry up and tell me, what exactly do you want to do?"

How come it's gotten smarter...?

Lin Jianxia, ​​sitting opposite him, pondered deeply before finally saying:

"I... want to save it."

"Keep it?"

"Yes, you should give me a grace period," Lin Jianxia said confidently. "I'll use it after I've thought it through."

"It's not impossible, but there has to be a time limit, right? What am I supposed to do if you keep using this demand to blackmail me?"

"I hadn't even thought of using it this way if you hadn't mentioned it..." Lin Jianxia couldn't help but complain, "...Three days should be fine, right?"

Jiang Yubai nodded in satisfaction:

"make a deal."

He pulled out a vocabulary list and handed it over, saying irritably:

"Come on, let's do a spot check. I don't believe I can't beat you next time."

"Hmph, you defeated opponent!"

Lin Jianxia was smug.

If someone had a tail, they'd probably be wagging their tail in the air by now.

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After checking the vocabulary, going over the monthly exam papers, and doing two more papers, it was already past nine o'clock.

Jiang Yubai finished tidying up the test papers, turned his head and asked:

"Do you want to go downstairs for something to eat, or should we just call it a day?"

Hearing this, Lin Jianxia paused in her tidying, then suddenly spoke:

"Hey, you've been memorizing vocabulary for at least thirty days now, right?"

Thirty days?

Jiang Yu blinked, then counted the days again, only to realize... it seemed like it was already a little over the thirtieth.

Seeing his expression, the girl's look suddenly turned melancholic:

"You don't care at all about rewards or anything like that?"

"No, not at all," Jiang Yubai coughed lightly, "I quite like massages."

"fraud...."

Lin Jianxia muttered something under her breath.

Jiang Yubai didn't hear clearly:

"What?"

"fine,"

Lin Jianxia stood up, pursed her lips, and said:

"Come on, I'll treat you to grilled fish, and then I'll give you a good massage when we get back. That'll settle the 30-day bonus."

"Okay, okay, should I call her Lin Tingwan?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Jianxia paused again, her voice softening slightly:

"Forget it, let Wanwan get some rest. We'll bring her some late-night snacks later."

Jiang Yubai naturally had no objections—he was happy as long as he had something to eat.

The night market stalls downstairs were as lively as ever.

Having eaten a full dinner, Jiang Yubai didn't linger at the roadside stalls this time and went straight into the grilled fish restaurant.

This time, the garlic-roasted fish was incredibly fragrant and tasted just as good as ever; he thoroughly enjoyed it.

What puzzled Jiang Yubai was that Lin Jianxia seemed to be preoccupied with something. She didn't talk much, ate little, and would often stare blankly while chewing on the straw.

No matter how he asked, Lin Jianxia wouldn't budge.

If you press this little hedgehog too hard, it will prick you and make a cute "Ugh, why are you so annoying!" sound.

After a delicious meal, Jiang Yubai returned to his study. Lin Jianxia, ​​having delivered a late-night snack to her sister, also pushed open the door and followed him in.

The familiar closing and locking of the door.

Jiang Yubai's eyelids twitched, and he hesitated before saying:

"Um...do we really need to be so cautious?"

It's just a massage...

"Shut up," Lin Jianxia pouted, "lie down properly."

Jiang Yubai obediently shut his mouth, took off his slippers, and lay flat on the bed.

The bed sank slightly, and the familiar, light scent of lavender wafted over.

It's strange, even though I just ate grilled fish, this faint aroma smells exceptionally clear.

The next second, a pair of cool little hands landed on his shoulders and neck, pressing down with just the right amount of pressure.

The nimble fingers loosen the tense muscles, and when they occasionally touch a sore spot, they pause for a moment, then gently massage it in circles with their warm palms.

Jiang Yubai groaned as he was pressed down, then closed his eyes comfortably.

Compared to their previous awkwardness, they were both noticeably more relaxed during this massage.

Lin Jianxia didn't hold back anymore, since the guy would cry out if it hurt, and occasionally she would ask if he wanted her to press harder.

Jiang Yubai lazily drawled out, "Hmm...just right."

Or they might mumble indistinctly, "Press on the left side again..."

The temperature of his fingertips gradually warmed up, and the pressure was adjusted just right according to his feedback.

When those gentle little hands finally left his back, Jiang Yubai was still a little dazed.

"That's it?"

He instinctively turned his head and asked.

Lin Jianxia slapped him on the back in an annoyed tone:

"It's gone!"

She cleared her throat and switched to a pleasant, business-like voice:

"Dear customer, your service with Chef Xia has ended. Please give us a five-star review!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yubai reluctantly straightened up.

After stretching my shoulders and back, I felt completely relaxed and refreshed, even my breathing became lighter. The effect was amazing.

"Um... could we add two more shots?"

He asked hopefully.

"Dream on," Lin Jianxia wrinkled her nose, "You really think I'm a massage therapist?"

Alas, what a pity...

With this skill, opening a massage parlor after graduation would be a great option.

.....

...Never mind, it's better to just press it for me.

Jiang Yubai clicked his tongue in regret and was about to get up from the bed when he saw the little hedgehog squinting at him thoughtfully.

He looked down and around, puzzled.

"What's wrong?"

Lin Jianxia didn't answer immediately, but silently looked at him for a few more seconds before suddenly speaking:

"Feed... I know what I want you to do."

"What?"

Jiang Yubai didn't pay much attention yet.

But then Lin Jianxia's lips curled into a sly smile, and with a "pia chi" sound, she leaned back and relaxed into the soft bed.

Seeing her stance, Jiang Yu was stunned for a few seconds, and a bad feeling suddenly rose in his heart:

"Wait... what exactly do you want me to do?"

Lin Jianxia rolled over, comfortably sprawling on the large bed, her tone languid:

"Jiang Yubai, I've been massaging you for so long, so..."

"Isn't it your turn to give me a massage?"