Sister, can I become a maid too?

Chapter 152 Night Raid? (20.4k/20k)

Jiang Yubai glanced at the hair dryer on the table and was about to use it when he suddenly felt something was wrong.

He looked up at the air conditioner by the window, his brows furrowing slightly.

"Is the air conditioning in your room... not turned on?"

Lin Jianxia's movements stiffened, and she coughed lightly to explain:

"It's not very cold today, so I didn't turn it on..."

"Today?" Jiang Yubai squinted. "I remember it was quite cold yesterday. Did you open it yesterday?"

"It's open!"

Lin Jianxia made a solemn vow.

"It's on?" Jiang Yubai sneered. "Then where's the air conditioner remote?"

Lin Jianxia blinked, her gaze unconsciously drifting:

"The air conditioner remote control... I... I used it yesterday, but where did I put it... Don't worry, let me look for it first."

Jiang Yubai just stood there with his arms crossed, watching her rummage through drawers and cabinets. In the end, Lin Tingwan looked around, found the air conditioner remote control among a pile of clutter on the bedside table, poked her older sister, and handed it over.

Lin Jianxia: "........."

"Oh, so this is it," she chuckled dryly. "No wonder I couldn't find it..."

Jiang Yubai looked at her for a few seconds, then turned and asked:

"Wanwan, when was the last time you turned on the air conditioner?"

"last week."

Lin Tingwan is a person who always answers questions.

Jiang Yubai glared at Lin Jianxia with annoyance, reached out and took the remote control, and set it to 28 degrees Celsius with a "beep".

"Lin Jianxia, ​​do you know it's winter? I came in from outside, and the wind was freezing cold."

"You two just showered, your hair is still wet, and you're in the cold air. What if you catch a cold?"

Seeing that she had been caught red-handed, Lin Jianxia looked dejected, but she still grumbled something and looked unconvinced.

Jiang Yubai found it amusing:

"You don't have to pay for the air conditioning electricity, and I don't even have to pay for it. The landlord will settle the bill."

"Didn't you say you'd eat my family out of house and home? How come you're even saving me a pittance on electricity?"

He touched his chin and asked curiously:

"Why? You can't possibly... deliberately keep it off so you can catch a cold, then lie pitifully in bed begging me to take care of you, can you?"

Lin Jianxia, ​​who had been obediently accepting the scolding, became increasingly unable to hold back as she listened. By the end, her ears were red, and she shouted angrily:

"Jiang Yubai! Who, who's pitifully asking you to take care of them?! Just you wait, from now on I'll turn on the air conditioning every day as soon as I get home!"

She grabbed the hairdryer next to her, glared at him, and said:

"And are you going to dry your hair or not? If not, hurry up and leave, I'll dry Wanwan's hair!"

"Blow, blow, blow."

Jiang Yubai readily accepted the hair dryer.

Mmm, that feels so good.

That's about enough, though. If I keep yelling, I'll start breathing out hot air.

But it still feels so good, oh yeah!

He paused, holding the hair dryer, and hesitated before saying:

"This pose is a bit difficult to blow..."

"Difficult to blow-dry? What position did you use to blow-dry Wanwan's hair before?" Lin Jianxia looked at him suspiciously.

"In...bed?"

Jiang Yubai was also a little uncertain.

The bed itself wasn't very big, and with Lin Jianxia and Lin Tingwan sitting side by side, the space left for him was really cramped.

Lin Jianxia pursed her lips, hesitated for a moment, and then spoke, her ears slightly red:

"Then... then you can come up here..."

Even though it was just blow-drying her hair, letting a guy into her bed felt...indescribably awkward.

Jiang Yubai didn't care about any of that. He kicked off his slippers, grabbed a hairdryer, and got into bed, half-kneeling and half-sitting beside Lin Tingwan.

After all, I've already sat on this bed, so going back to it isn't a big deal; there's no difference at all.

He plugged in the hairdryer, set it to a low to medium setting, and a soft buzzing sound filled the room.

Although he only played it for Lin Tingwan once, he still gained some experience.

Unlike boys who can just blow-dry their hair and call it a day, girls have long and fine hair, so you absolutely can't just blow-dry it all at once.

Not only will it be difficult for the hair to dry completely, but the concentrated hot air can also make the hair frizzy, turning it into a poodle-like mess, and it can also damage the hair quality.

Jiang Yubai reached out and habitually used her fingers to gently comb through her long hair, dividing it into several strands. Starting from the roots, which were the least likely to dry, she used her palms to create some distance, allowing the warm air to sweep over it evenly.

The movements weren't exactly skillful, but they were meticulous enough; one strand of air was blown until it was about 70-80% dry before moving on to the next.

My fingertips would occasionally brush against her warm skin, then quickly move away.

The sound of the hairdryer continued, carrying a steady warmth, creating a reassuring rhythm in the quiet winter night.

Lin Jianxia watched from the side, feeling a strange sense of surprise.

She originally thought that Jiang Yubai wouldn't have any experience in blow-drying hair, and that her younger sister's comment that "Jiang Yubai is good at it" was probably just a casual remark.

It's clear from his technique that he skillfully separates the hair, controls the temperature, and gently smooths it from the roots to the ends.

Meanwhile, Wanwan had her eyes slightly narrowed, looking relaxed, clearly enjoying herself.

What surprised Lin Jianxia even more was that... Jiang Yubai, who was usually carefree, was actually very patient in this kind of thing.

After all, as the older sister, she had blow-dried her younger sister's hair countless times.

Lin Tingwan's hair is long and thick, so blow-drying it is a time-consuming and exhausting task.

It's already impressive that he managed to finish playing the instrument, but to do it so calmly and meticulously, strand by strand, is truly remarkable...

Even if Lin Jianxia didn't know if there was any "hair blow-drying time statistics table", she knew it was extremely rare.

Patience... stirred a subtle, indescribable emotion within Lin Jianxia.

Only after Jiang Yubai had completely dried the moisture from the ends of his hair did he turn off the hairdryer, tilt his head, and ask:

"Wanwan, how are you? Are you feeling comfortable?"

Lin Tingwan nodded gently, tilted her head up to look at him, her eyes sparkling.

Jiang Yubai couldn't resist and ruffled the soft strands of hair before looking at Lin Jianxia with a hint of smugness:

"So, do you believe me now?"

Although she had already believed most of it in her heart, Lin Jianxia still subconsciously tried to put on a brave face:

"I don't believe it, okay? I... I'll try it myself first."

"Okay, okay, okay."

Jiang Yubai didn't mind, but suddenly he raised a finger warily:

"Hey, let's make this clear beforehand, if I play well, you can't say it's bad, and you're not allowed to take the five dollars back, understand?"

"...What kind of image do I have in your heart?!" Lin Jianxia glared at him. "Shut up and brag!"

"cut....."

There was no point in arguing further, so Jiang Yubai moved behind Lin Jianxia.

I had been sitting cross-legged for too long, and a wave of tingling and numbness washed over me.

He hesitated for a moment, then spoke:

"Um... my legs are numb, you don't mind if I change positions, do you?"

"Whatever," Lin Jianxia grumbled, "just hurry up and blow it."

With permission, Jiang Yubai stretched out his legs and sat down behind her.

Feeling the warmth from behind, Lin Jianxia shuddered and turned her head warily.

"W-What are you doing?"

"Drying my hair," Jiang Yubai said speechlessly, "What else could I be doing?"

"...Why are you sitting so close?"

Jiang Yubai grew impatient:

"Hey Lin Jianxia, ​​are you kidding me or not? You're not really going to try and get away with not paying those five yuan, are you?"

Hearing this, Lin Jianxia was furious. She gritted her teeth but didn't know what to say, so she simply leaned back in a huff.

—Jiang Xiaobai! If you can't blow it properly, you're doomed!

She thought this to herself, still fuming.

This time, Jiang Yubai felt a little awkward because of her close proximity. He silently moved back half an inch before turning the hair dryer back on.

A warm breeze gently blew behind my head, accompanied by a steady hum.

Lin Jianxia could feel his fingers running through her long hair, the movements were very gentle, starting from the roots, parting and lifting strand by strand.

The hairdryer is always kept at just the right distance, not too hot, but hot enough to penetrate wet hair.

Lin Jianxia had initially come with the intention of finding fault, but gradually, her sullen expression somehow became satisfied, and she relaxed comfortably.

He played very slowly, occasionally pausing to smooth out the knots with his fingers before continuing.

The warmth spread in waves, from the back of my neck to my ears, and my entire shoulder relaxed as well.

We were just arguing a moment ago, but now I feel an indescribable comfort, like being wrapped in a sun-warmed blanket, warm and cozy, making me want to squint my eyes.

So this is what it feels like to have your hair blow-dried so patiently.

Jiang Yubai patiently combed her long hair, and he could feel Lin Jianxia gradually relaxing from her initial tension.

Every time his fingers accidentally touched her earlobe, she would shudder sensitively.

But soon, that tension will slowly melt away under the continuous hot air and gentle caresses, and it will soften again.

Jiang Yubai found her reaction somewhat amusing, and sometimes he would deliberately touch her earlobe, then watch with satisfaction as the little hedgehog trembled all over.

After about ten minutes, he finally dried and fluffed up the last strand of hair.

The room immediately became quiet after the hairdryer was turned off.

Jiang Yubai got out of bed, casually ruffled the guy's hair, and said casually:

"Okay, okay, all done blowing. How about we check it out?"

But Lin Jianxia, ​​sitting there, seemed a little dazed from the warm breeze, and after a few beats, she softly uttered an "uh," blinking blankly.

"...Are you done?"

That rare display of her soft and cute demeanor left Jiang Yu Bai momentarily stunned.

Lin Tingwan, who had been watching quietly from the side, blinked, then suddenly reached out and gently poked her older sister's cheek.

"Ugh, whoa!"

Lin Jianxia let out a soft cry, like a small animal that had been startled awake.

Jiang Yubai gave Lin Tingwan a look that said, "Well done!"

Lin Jianxia finally came to her full senses. She first glanced at her younger sister, then her gaze fell on Jiang Yubai.

For some reason, her ears turned slightly red. She looked away and muttered softly:

"It's...not bad..."

Jiang Yubai found it amusing and deliberately teased her:

"Hey, you don't need to pay back that five yuan, right?"

"No need!"

For some reason, Lin Jianxia's ears turned increasingly red, and she suddenly started shooing people away.

"You're done playing, right? Now hurry up and go, Wanwan and I need to sleep! Don't disturb our rest!"

"Hey, hey, you just finished praising us and now you're kicking me while I'm down?"

Jiang Yubai couldn't help but complain.

Lin Jianxia didn't answer, but stood up abruptly, put her small hands on his shoulders, and pushed him toward the door.

"Alright, alright, I'll go by myself," Jiang Yubai said casually to the two of them from outside the door. "Goodnight then."

Lin Jianxia paused in closing the door, and a muffled humming sound drifted out from the crack in the door:

Goodnight....

Then the door slammed shut with a thud.

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

No, why is the customer service so bad? At least give a five-star review!

He shook his head, slipped on his slippers, and walked back to his bedroom.

Sigh, it's hard to earn those five dollars.

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Back in his room, Jiang Yubai didn't go to sleep immediately; instead, he went to the bathroom.

After washing up again and cleaning his hair, he went into his room to change into his pajamas.

After lying back on his soft bed, Jiang Yubai let out a long sigh of relief.

He closed his eyes, his breathing gradually became steady, and he waited for sleepiness to pull him into his dreams.

Waiting and waiting...

Waiting and waiting...

After an unknown amount of time, Jiang Yubai frowned and slowly opened his eyes.

Something's not right.

Why can't I sleep?

Surely you can't be so excited about blow-drying two beautiful girls' hair that you can't sleep, right?

I don't think I'm that pathetic...

Somewhat disbelieving, he rolled over, closed his eyes, and began counting sheep.

Even after counting more than three hundred, Jiang Yubai was still wide awake, as energetic as if he had just had a good nap.

He had only seen this happen when he had drunk coffee or strong tea, that—

Wait, strong tea?

Jiang Yubai paused for a moment, as if he had remembered something.

Wait a minute... Did Lin Jianxia add green tea to the milk tea she bought for herself?

Thinking of this, Jiang Yubai was speechless.

This girl probably doesn't drink milk tea much usually, and he himself never touches it either. Neither of them realized what drinking milk tea at nine o'clock at night meant.

So, does that mean... Lin Jianxia and Lin Tingwan, those two sisters, also can't sleep?

Wait a minute, that's not right. I don't know about Lin Tingwan's cup, but Lin Jianxia's cup is mango pomelo sago, so where did the tea come from?

They're probably fast asleep right now.

Thinking of this, Jiang Yubai's lips twitched involuntarily.

Amazing!

Just as I was lost in thought, a soft "click" sound suddenly came from the quiet environment.

Jiang Yubai was stunned for a moment, then subconsciously opened his eyes.

What the heck...? Did a thief break in?

He listened intently, his ears perked up.

Because the room was fairly soundproof, the next few seconds were completely silent, so quiet that he wondered if he had misheard.

But the next second, there was another soft "click".

This time it was the bedroom door; I could hear it very clearly.

Jiang Yubai abruptly closed his eyes, inwardly exclaiming, "Holy crap!"

No, Jinxiu New Village is notoriously old and dilapidated. Why would you steal from here? Do you think there's anything there for you to steal?

Choosing this place is one thing, but why did this little thief choose to sneak into his own bedroom instead of going anywhere else?

The person seemed to be moving quietly, their footsteps were soft, but they were still very clear in the quiet night.

The footsteps grew closer and closer, eventually stopping beside his bed.

Jiang Yubai's heart was pounding, feeling his heart rate soaring to 180.

To be honest, in all his years of life, he had never seen a burglary so brazenly sneak into the master bedroom.

I have a feeling that if he dared to wake up, this guy would just commit murder and arson in one fell swoop...

He waited anxiously for a while, but the person didn't move for a long time, which made him feel a little strange.

Logically speaking, even if someone were to steal something from the bedroom, wouldn't a few minutes be enough to check if the person was asleep?

Is it time to start rummaging through drawers and cabinets next?

What's with you standing there motionless by my bedside?

Just as I was wondering, a faint scent of lavender suddenly wafted to my nose.

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

and many more......

A sudden suspicion arose in his mind, and he pretended to be fast asleep, turning his head slightly and secretly squinting his eyes open a crack.

The sight before him made his heart skip a beat.

A girl in pajamas stood quietly at the head of the bed, her long hair cascading down, making her delicate nose appear even more exquisite.

Moonlight streamed in through the window, bathing her in a soft, silvery glow, like a night spirit that had quietly descended.

Those eyes, usually quiet and still, shone brightly in the darkness, staring at him intently without blinking.

This scene, which seemed to have appeared only in a painting, stunned Jiang Yubai for two seconds before hesitantly speaking:

"...Wanwan?"

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