Sister, can I become a maid too?

Chapter 128 Running is nowhere as interesting as looking at legs?

How about... we draw a big turtle on this guy's face?

Jiang Yubai stroked his chin and pondered for a long time before finally giving up on this tempting idea.

He first went to the kitchen to make sure the gas stove was set with the timer, then returned to the living room and gently sat down next to Lin Jianxia.

His gaze returned to the girl's fair and serene profile, and another thought quietly surfaced.

I can't draw a big turtle... How about I draw a tally mark instead?

Looking at it from left to right, it seems perfect!

To be honest, if it weren't for the fact that they didn't have that kind of ink that could be washed off with a single wash, Jiang Yubai would have really gone ahead and done it.

I came up with a few more prank ideas, but they were either too outrageous and I'd get beaten up, or too over the line and I'd be disliked...

So he could only sigh regretfully and reluctantly suppress the idea.

—It's rare for Lin Jianxia to be sleeping so soundly, can't he even play a little prank?

Jiang Yubai grew increasingly agitated, and a wicked thought arose in his mind.

He reached out and poked Lin Jianxia's soft cheek, mischievously saying:

"Lin Jianxia, ​​get up, get up."

Lin Tingwan and I work so hard to get to school, how can you just sleep soundly at home?

No more sleeping!

The touch from my fingertips is soft and warm, with a delicate elasticity; it feels wonderful.

Jiang Yubai couldn't help but poke her twice more, and Lin Jianxia let out a soft "Mmm..." before slowly opening her eyes.

Her almond-shaped eyes, initially filled with a dazed look as if she had just woken up, stared blankly at Jiang Yubai's face for a while before slowly focusing.

Jiang Yubai waited patiently, but Lin Jianxia only stared at him for a long time before humming and saying:

"You're back?"

The last part of his sentence still carried a hint of sleepiness.

"No, why aren't you playing by the rules?"

Jiang Yubai was shocked.

"In a situation like this, shouldn't you immediately sit up and yell things like, 'Why are you in my house?!' or 'What are you going to do to me?!'"

"...I don't have a sofa that big at home."

Lin Jianxia said in a low voice, pursing her lips:

"Besides, where did you get that impression from?"

Where did you get this impression?

Jiang Yubai thought for a moment, then said uncertainly:

"My impression... let me think..."

"Hmm... For example, the moment I walk into your house, you think, 'Wow, I'm so pretty, is this young master Jiang deliberately using rent to blackmail me?'"

Upon hearing this, Lin Jianxia froze on the spot, her eyes widening as she stared at him, her cheeks flushing crimson at a visible speed, burning all the way down to her ears.

She stared at him blankly for a few seconds, then suddenly pulled the pillow from her back and threw it at him, her voice a mixture of embarrassment and anger:

"Jiang Yubai! Where's the first half of the sentence?!"

"I...I didn't know the situation back then! It's been so long, why are you bringing that up again!"

Jiang Yu rolled her eyes and swiftly took the pillow, then rolled her eyes and complained:

"What do you mean by 'a long time ago'? It's been less than two months!"

"Also, I was completely dumbfounded when I came in. How come someone wasn't paying rent and was even breathing angrily at the landlord?"

Lin Jianxia stopped talking and quickly burrowed into the blanket, wrapping herself up tightly.

Back then, that was his reputation! People said he had ambiguous relationships with several girls and stuff like that...

Plus, the usually easy-going aunt suddenly demanded that the lease couldn't be extended, and right after she finished speaking, Jiang Yubai popped up and suddenly became the landlord or something...

How could I not think of anything inappropriate!

Ultimately, it's still my own problem; they really just wanted to collect rent or something...

Unfortunately, I was immediately scolded by myself as soon as I walked in...

Lin Jianxia suddenly felt like crying but had no tears left.

Jiang Yubai couldn't help but laugh when he saw Lin Jianxia wrapped up like a little cat ball.

"Hey, what are you doing?"

The cat ball isn't responding.

"Lin Jianxia?"

"Summer, let's meet?"

"Lin Jianxia?"

Same old three things, still no response.

Jiang Yubai thought for a moment, then deliberately stretched out his finger and gently poked her head.

The ball of fluff wrapped in the blanket trembled slightly, then silently rolled a short distance to the side.

Jiang Yubai: "......."

Is he cosplaying as a tumbleweed here?

"Alright, alright, I won't say anything more," Jiang Yubai said helplessly. "Show your head, I need to talk to you about something."

Upon hearing this, the ball of fluffy cat fur slowly stirred, and a wary little head poked out:

"...Really not going to say anything?"

"I won't tell, I won't tell."

Jiang Yubai smiled and waved his hand.

I was just kidding; I'm just not telling you now.

Just as I was inwardly complaining, a soft, gentle voice suddenly reached my ears:

"......sorry."

Jiang Yubai was taken aback, looked at Lin Jianxia on the sofa, and asked suspiciously:

"What did you just say? I didn't hear you."

Lin Jianxia's ears burned red, her eyes darted around nervously, and finally she stammered and hummed softly:

"I'm so sorry..."

Jiang Yubai was silent for two seconds, then, under Lin Jianxia's questioning gaze, he rummaged around in his pocket and finally pulled out a cell phone.

He placed his phone in front of Lin Jianxia, ​​turned on the recording function in front of her, and asked with a humble expression:

"Excuse me, I still didn't hear you clearly. Could you please say it again? Just once is fine."

"..."

"..."

Lin Jianxia took a deep breath, suddenly turned her head, and began looking for something.

Jiang Yubai clicked his tongue in slight regret, put away his phone, and waved the cushion around.

"Look, don't bother looking, it's right here with me."

Lin Jianxia paused, stared at the pillow in his hand for two seconds, then suddenly gritted her teeth and shoved the blanket she was wrapped in over Jiang Yubai's head.

Jiang Yubai hadn't even reacted when everything went black.

Then, a soft fabric carrying a faint lavender scent wafted towards you.

...No, why are you rewarding me?

He blinked, took two more instinctive sniffs, and then slowly pulled the blanket off his head.

"Ahem... Stop fooling around, I really have something to tell you."

"Get to the point!"

The little hedgehog bristled and glared at him.

Jiang Yubai didn't keep them in suspense and said:

"Today, Master Zhang announced that our school's autumn sports meet is about to begin."

Seeing that what this guy was talking about was actually serious business, the wariness in Lin Jianxia's eyes slowly turned into doubt:

"Sports meet?"

"Yes, this Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Rehearsal on Wednesday afternoon, and the official competition on Thursday and Friday."

Jiang Yubai pulled the cushion closer to his chest and continued lazily:

"Registration closes around tomorrow. I'm just coming over to ask if you want to sign up for a few programs."

Upon hearing this, Lin Jianxia thought for a moment, and the first person she thought of was her younger sister:

"Regarding the sports meet... can you go last night?"

"When you say 'go,' do you mean participating in a project, or simply going to school for fun?"

"Of course we're going to school," Lin Jianxia sighed. "How could Wanwan possibly participate in a project..."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yubai answered readily:

"Don't worry about that. I asked her during the day, and she said she would come."

Lin Jianxia's eyes lit up:

"Really? Wanwan's willing to go?"

After all, the sports meet only happens once a year, so of course she's happy that her younger sister wants to go out and have some fun.

"Yes, it's three days in total. You'll definitely be going to the rehearsal, and you two can each take one day for the remaining two days, that's perfect."

Jiang Yubai explained it this way.

Lin Jianxia nodded, then suddenly glanced at him and asked, seemingly casually:

"By the way... what projects did you sign up for?"

"I?"

Jiang Yubai was about to answer when he suddenly realized something, and raised an eyebrow.

"Wait, Lin Jianxia...you're not thinking of finding out when I'm going to play so you can come and see me make a fool of myself, are you?"

Lin Jianxia's body suddenly stiffened, and then she showed a look of disgust:

"Jiang Yubai, you're so narcissistic! Who wants to watch your match?"

"What do you mean I'm narcissistic?" Jiang Yu laughed. "Who was it that said that the moment we met—"

"Jiang Yubai! We agreed not to mention it!"

Lin Jianxia's ears turned red, and she bared her teeth and claws, making a move as if to pounce on him.

"Alright, alright," Jiang Yubai said casually, suppressing the little hedgehog with one hand. "I'm not signing up. What's the benefit of signing up for the sports meet?"

Slapping away the claws on her head, Lin Jianxia thought for a moment:

"For example... exercising to improve physical fitness, or bringing honor to the class?"

Jiang Yu was disappointed:

"No, what kind of reason is that? You'd be more like saying you want to show off in front of someone you like."

"Oh, then you can show off in front of the person you like."

Lin Jianxia readily changed her tune.

Jiang Yubai glanced at her speechlessly:

Do I look like I have someone I like?

"Yes," Lin Jianxia replied immediately, her tone sarcastic, "something like Zhao Yun, Li Qiuyue, and stuff like that."

"...You also know about yellow peaches, right?" Jiang Yubai's lips twitched, too lazy to argue with her. "Anyway, I'm just letting you know. If you want to report it, I'll help you go to the sports committee tomorrow."

"oh...."

Lin Jianxia glanced at him, still unwilling to give up, and asked:

"You really aren't going to report it?"

"No way," Jiang Yubai pouted. "What's the point of going for a run if you're not sitting on the platform watching your legs?"

"What legs?"

Lin Jianxia didn't react for a moment.

Jiang Yubai didn't explain, he just stared at her seriously.

Their eyes met, and Lin Jianxia's eyes widened suddenly, clearly realizing what was happening:

"Jiang Yubai!! I told you to watch the sports meet, and this is what you came here for?!"

She frantically searched left and right, but the cushions and blankets had already been thrown over there, leaving the sofa bare with nothing to throw away.

Jiang Yubai hugged the cushion in her hand even tighter, looking completely self-righteous:

"What? This is called appreciation, okay? Why is it considered appreciation when girls watch boys play sports, but not when I watch girls run?"

—Are you watching running?! I don't even want to talk to you!

Lin Jianxia gritted his teeth:

"How would I know? I haven't watched anyone else play."

Jiang Yubai blinked, then suddenly chuckled:

"Indeed, you only saw me play in that one game, right?"

"...I told you, I came to see the scenery, but you insisted on coming over!"

After offering a hasty explanation, Lin Jianxia felt somewhat guilty for some reason and coughed lightly.

"Fine, if you're not going to report it, I won't either..."

"Anyway, I've never reported on it before, so it doesn't really seem very interesting."

"What do you mean if I don't sign up, you won't sign up either?" Jiang Yubai leaned forward, puzzled. "What, if I sign up for a thousand, are you planning to just run alongside me?"

How did you know?

Lin Jianxia was taken aback at first, then frowned:

"Wait, what does 'also' mean?"

"It's nothing, it's just that it's common for students to be just there for the ride." Jiang Yubai said without changing his expression.

Lin Jianxia glanced at him suspiciously a few times, then pouted and stood up:

"Then it's settled. I'll go ask Wanwan when she'll be free to come. You... go to the kitchen and bring the dishes out."

"Okay~"