Sister, can I become a maid too?

Chapter 161 The Little Maid's Morning Wake-up Service

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Jiang Yu...

"Jiang Yubai, wake up!"

In the soft, hazy dream, Jiang Yubai vaguely heard someone calling him.

A warm aroma, a blend of cheese, potatoes, and caramel, wafted into his nostrils—his favorite smell: spicy cheese chicken patties.

He subconsciously sniffed lightly and slowly opened his eyes.

The morning light slanted into the room through the gap in the loosely drawn curtains, making him squint.

In the soft light, a slender figure stood quietly in front of his bed, bathed in a hazy glow.

The girl wore a knee-length black and white dress with a voluminous skirt edged with delicate white lace.

The apron's ties were tied into a cute bow, and the chest was adorned with delicate ruffles, its curves as beautiful as distant mountains in spring.

The light flowed through the folds of her skirt, casting a hazy and gentle glow on the intricate patterns of the fabric.

Jiang Yubai shook his head and looked up blankly.

Is it... Lin Jianxia?

The girl was carrying a white porcelain plate with fragrant cheese and spicy chicken patties on it.

She was dressed in a black and white maid outfit, her profile slightly lowered, her delicate bangs bathed in sunlight, her drooping eyelashes, and the warm glow of her nose and lips.

In that instant, Jiang Yubai felt as if she were Venus, bathed in light, who had stepped out of an oil painting.

"Feed..."

Lin Jianxia opened her mouth, seemingly wanting to say something, but in the end she just hummed, "Jiang Yubai, get up."

Her voice was soft and gentle, no longer prickly like a hedgehog.

After taking a few seconds to process the scene before him, Jiang Yubai quickly concluded that he was still dreaming.

This damn Lin Jianxia, dressed in a maid's outfit and carrying breakfast, called him to get up in a soft, sweet voice...

If this wasn't a dream, he would have eaten the spicy cheese chicken patty on his bedside table right then and there.

The thought flashed through Jiang Yubai's mind in a hazy state. The morning light made him feel warm all over, and he didn't want to move at all.

He squinted, and the little maid by the bed was still calling to him softly.

Why get out of bed in a dream...?

He yawned lazily, didn't get up, but slowly reached out his hand to her.

The person in front of him seemed to be startled for a moment. After hesitating for a while, she placed the plate in her hand on the bedside table and tentatively reached out to take his hand that was hanging in the air.

The next second, a small gasp of surprise rang out.

Jiang Yubai pulled her slightly, and the slender figure unexpectedly fell into his arms.

He reached out and embraced the slender waist of the person in his arms, a satisfied smile curving his lips.

Actually, when he saw Lin Jianxia wearing this maid outfit before, he had a vague thought of this.

After all, the cut and materials of this maid outfit look so high-end, and you can only imagine how good it must feel to the touch.

Now he finally knows.

The fabric is cool, smooth, and delicate; even the most precious silks of ancient times could not compare to this. It feels wonderful to the touch.

With a slight clench of the palm, one can feel the soft curve of the girl's waist through the smooth fabric.

Although he knew that this was probably just a sensation simulated by his brain in a dream, Jiang Yubai didn't have time to think about it too much right now.

After all, he wouldn't dare do that in real life.

It's just a dream anyway~

With this thought in mind, Jiang Yubai tightened his arms a little more.

Just as I was about to continue sleeping while hugging the soft, comfortable doll on my body, a sudden pain shot through my waist.

"Pfft!"

Immediately afterwards, she received another cat-like punch to her lower abdomen, and the little maid who should have been quietly staying in her arms began to struggle and move.

Jiang Yubai, who had just been hit by a series of attacks, opened his eyes and looked up in astonishment.

Lin Jianxia had somehow managed to sit up, perched on top of him on the bed, her face as red as a ripe cherry, glaring at him with a mixture of shame and anger.

"No?" he blurted out instinctively, "Why are you dreaming about being a little hedgehog too?"

Upon hearing this, both people in the room were stunned.

Jiang Yubai belatedly realized—was this dream... a little too real?

Lin Jianxia was initially confused by his use of the word "in a dream," but after realizing what he meant, she gritted her teeth and said, "Jiang Yubai! Who are you calling a little hedgehog?!"

She knew!

When I gave her that scarf with the little hedgehog print, it wasn't because I thought it was cute; it was more like I was implying she'd prick me, right?!

Thinking of this, Lin Jianxia was so angry that she gave him another cat-like punch.

Jiang Yubai was wide awake now, staring wide-eyed at the girl sitting on his waist, his mind filled with questions.

Is this dream really that real? It's still not over?!

It wasn't that he was slow to react, but rather... he simply couldn't believe that this was actually real.

—What does it mean for Lin Jianxia to be dressed as a maid early in the morning, holding his favorite spicy cheese chicken pancake, standing in front of his bed and gently calling him to get up?

These three conditions seem like some kind of chaotic raid scenario, with an absurd feeling that you have to achieve a great success in the raid to get them all together.

Do you want him to believe this is real?!

To be honest, if Jiang Yubai had a spinning top like Cobb's in Inception, he would probably throw it on the table and spin it around.

While he was still in a daze, Lin Jianxia had already gotten out of bed in a huff and reached out to straighten her maid outfit, which was a little wrinkled from the fight.

Jiang Yubai sat up and looked at her hesitantly.

Speaking of which... I don't know why, even though she was so angry, Lin Jianxia still didn't just run away.

He thought for a moment, then tentatively offered the most logical guess: "You...lost a game of truth or dare with Wanwan?"

Lin Jianxia paused in adjusting her skirt, then slowly narrowed her eyes to look at him.

Even though she didn't speak, Jiang Yubai could clearly feel the murderous aura that was almost solidified.

"I'm sorry," Jiang Yubai immediately slid to his knees, then couldn't help but ask directly, "Then why... are you wearing this outfit again?"

Lin Jianxia paused for two seconds after hearing this, then her gaze returned to his face with a deep look: "Then tell me first, after seeing me, you didn't say a word, but reached out and pulled me to the bed... what exactly do you want to do?"

Jiang Yubai froze.

He opened his mouth, then chuckled dryly twice: "Isn't this what you think is a dream?"

"Dreaming?" Lin Jianxia's ears turned slightly red, but she still glared at him. "If it really is a dream, what...what are you planning to do?!"

—What?! The things you do in your dreams are probably the things you truly think about!

Jiang Yubai, that guy, pulled her over and hugged her the moment they met, isn't that—

Lin Jianxia's ears turned bright red, and she immediately dared not think any further.

Seeing that her expression was getting increasingly strange, Jiang Yubai quickly forced a smile and explained, "Hey, hey, don't think too much! I just... I just wanted to try out how the fabric of this maid outfit felt!"

"...Do you even believe what you're saying?"

Jiang Yu opened his mouth, then clicked his tongue and said with a look of utter despair, "Fine, I was thinking of using you as a pillow to cuddle up and take a nap, but that's all."

These days, nobody believes the truth, so you have to make up a lie to explain.

What kind of mess is this...?

Upon hearing this, Lin Jianxia felt so embarrassed that she had an urge to turn around and run away.

She bit her lower lip, pretending it wasn't a big deal, and said calmly, "It's...it's nothing..."

Jiang Yubai did not reply.

The room fell silent for a moment.

Some silences are comforting, while others... are awkward.

The current situation is clearly the latter.

Jiang Yubai finally sat up straighter and cleared his throat: "Alright, I've finished explaining. Now it's your turn to talk—how did you... come up with the idea of wearing this outfit?"

Lin Jianxia remained silent, her beautiful eyes fixed on him, seemingly lost in thought.

With a sigh of resignation, Jiang Yubai launched into a tirade: "Hey, could it be that you've finally realized how good I am and are planning to transform from a lowly cook into a devoted maid to take care of your master's daily needs?"

Lin Jianxia was taken aback at first, then her eyes widened, and she stood up abruptly, grabbing a cushion from beside his bed and slapping it at Jiang Yubai's face: "Who, who wants to take care of you! Narcissist!!"

Despite making a large movement, just as the pillow was about to hit Jiang Yubai's face, she involuntarily reduced her strength and softly covered his face with a "smack".

Jiang Yubai didn't even dodge; he simply lazily reached out and pushed the cushion aside.

It's alright, it's alright if it turns into a prickly little hedgehog.

He was afraid that Lin Jianxia would remain silent and just stare at him with those dark, bright eyes, and who knew what she was thinking in that little head of hers.

The hedgehog form is easier to deal with.

Just as the thought crossed his mind, he saw Lin Jianxia glance at him and purse her lips.

She picked up the porcelain plate from the bedside table again, used chopsticks to pick up a steaming hot spicy chicken pancake, and held it to his lips: "Ah."

Jiang Yubai: "?"

He stared blankly at the spicy chicken pancake in front of his mouth, his mind momentarily blank.

After a few seconds of stunned silence, Jiang Yubai suddenly shrank back, pulled the blanket over her head, and lay back down, muttering to herself, "Sure enough, I must still be dreaming..."

Lin Jianxia angrily slammed her pillow down on the blanket again: "Get up! Eat breakfast before you sleep! I... I'm really embarrassed, okay?!"

Jiang Yubai rubbed his forehead and straightened up, his voice finally breaking: "Lin Jianxia, what exactly are you trying to pull?"

Seeing him like this, Lin Jianxia's shyness faded a little, replaced by a slight sense of pride.

She gave a soft hum: "What do you care what I'm up to? Eat your breakfast first."

Jiang Yubai stared at her for several seconds as if she were an alien creature, but finally obediently opened his mouth and let Lin Jianxia feed him the spicy chicken pancake.

The rich, creamy aroma of cheese melts on the tongue first, followed by a satisfying combination of slightly spicy minced chicken and soft, glutinous mashed potatoes.

It's still as delicious as ever.

Jiang Yubai ate bite by bite, then suddenly paused, as if she had suddenly realized something: "Wait, you didn't do this because I gave you the scarf and hat, did you...?"

Lin Jianxia didn't say anything, but fed him the last bite of the spicy chicken pancake, her ears turning slightly red.

Only after watching Jiang Yubai swallow the last bite did she take a tissue, wipe his mouth, and hum, "Alright, that's it."

He blinked, feeling a little flattered.

So... Lin Jianxia actually decided to dress up as a maid and feed him breakfast early in the morning because of the gift she gave him yesterday?

Oh no, what if she's kind of cute?

"I really like it," he cleared his throat and immediately said, "Could you please come more often, Lin Jianxia?"

"You wish! Just this once!" Lin Jianxia glared at him, her cheeks slightly flushed. "You'll never see this outfit again!"

—How come I remember you saying the same thing last time?

However, Jiang Yubai only dared to think these words in his heart and would never dare to say them out loud.

He looked regretful, then paused, hesitatingly asking, "Speaking of which... didn't Wanwan know you came out like this?"

That's not right. Logically speaking, shouldn't this guy be the one most afraid of his own Wanwan finding out?

"What was that when you were dressed as a maid last time?" I still vividly remember the scene where I fled in panic and had to ask him to explain.

Hearing this, Lin Jianxia suddenly raised her chin triumphantly: "Hmph, Wanwan is still sleeping~ As long as I get back early, it's fine~"

Still sleeping?

Jiang Yubai glanced subconsciously at the alarm clock on the bedside table—the hands had just passed seven o'clock, which was indeed quite early.

However, Lin Tingwan had been waking up early before, so how could she be sure Wanwan wouldn't wake up...?

Jiang Yubai blinked, then scrutinized her for a few more seconds before suddenly laughing: "Wait, you... stayed up all night with her last night?"

The guy had some dark circles under his eyes, clearly indicating he hadn't slept well.

"We just... chatted for a few days and stuff," Lin Jianxia mumbled.

Jiang Yubai was immediately delighted.

Okay, okay, you dragged your younger sister to stay up late at night so that she wouldn't be able to get up in the morning so you could come running over dressed as a maid, right?

Dear sister!

Perhaps his smile was too obvious, because Lin Jianxia glared at him, straightened up somewhat awkwardly, and patted the hem of her maid outfit: "I'm not going to argue with you anymore, I'm going back to change."

She turned and walked towards the door, but stopped after taking two steps, turned back, and warned, "Hey, you absolutely mustn't tell Wanwan about what happened today, or I'll kill you, you hear me?"

"What's wrong?" Jiang Yubai couldn't help but tease her. "Did you secretly change into a maid's outfit without your sister's knowledge, or did you come to my room early in the morning to wake me up?"

"you-!"

Lin Jianxia gritted her teeth and glared at him again: "You are NOT allowed to tell me anything!"

I know it's nothing... but what if Wanwan misunderstands?

"Alright, alright, go back and change your clothes," Jiang Yubai said with amusement. "What if your Wanwan finds you're not here, and then..."

He stopped mid-sentence, frowning in confusion.

Even though the guy in front of me had already stopped, I heard a familiar footstep sound again.

That sound... it sounds like...

Lin Jianxia obviously heard it too, and turned her head with some curiosity, looking towards the direction outside the bedroom door.

The footsteps grew clearer and eventually stopped at the bedroom door.

Lin Jianxia was momentarily stunned, then suddenly her eyes widened.

Oh wow.

Jiang Yubai thought to himself.