My girlfriend isn't as cute as me.

Wang Yuting suddenly realized what was happening, grabbed Lin Jiu's clothes with both hands, and pretended to lift them up.

Lin Jiu tapped her on the head in annoyance, nipping her bad intentions in the bud.

"Stop fooling around."

Lin Jiu rubbed his hands, once again marveling at how stubborn this girl was, making his hands ache from hitting him.

"Enjoy your holiday today. You can eat snacks without worry, but no alcohol." Lin Jiu emphasized the last sentence. He agreed that Wang Yuting could have a drink before bed or after a busy day, but drinking during the day was not allowed.

"YES! SIR!"

Wang Yuting saluted Lin Jiu with a flourish, then opened her arms to Lin Jiu, who was standing on the chair, as if to help him down.

Lin Jiu initially felt that Wang Yuting's actions made him seem unmanly, but after thinking about it, he realized that he was currently wearing a sailor uniform and a miniskirt, and couldn't find any so-called masculinity in any way. So Lin Jiu went along with her wishes, wrapping his arms around Wang Yuting's neck and placing his palms on her back, naturally letting her hug him.

"...Didn't we say we'd play together?" Lin Jiu asked.

“Yes,” Wang Yuting replied.

"Then why did you carry me to the room?" Lin Jiu asked, trying to resist, but it seemed he had no chance.

"It's all because you're so cute! My heart is pounding so hard right now, and you have to take responsibility for that!" Wang Yuting said matter-of-factly.

After saying that, Wang Yuting ignored Lin Jiu's protests, slowly closed the door, and locked it.

It was already afternoon when the room door opened.

Lin Jiu emerged from the room wearing a white shirt, his steps still a little unsteady, like a young man who had just come from an internet cafe after staying up all night. This shirt had been worn by Wang Yuting that morning, and now it belonged to Lin Jiu. Just as Lin Jiu had expected, this one shirt was enough for him. It was too big for him; he even had to grab the cuffs to lift his arms.

"Jiu'er~ What should we eat for lunch today?"

Wang Yuting emerged from her room full of energy. Despite having gotten up late last night to play games, she was still remarkably energetic. Even her complexion looked much more radiant, glowing and full of vitality.

"I don't have the energy to cook..."

Lin Jiu sat on the sofa and poured himself a glass of water, his hands trembling.

"Oh, then leave it to me!" Wang Yuting patted her chest confidently.

"...Then I'll give it my best." Lin Jiu thought for a moment; if she handed the kitchen over to Wang Yuting, the consequences would be unimaginable.

"Honestly, I know my place." Wang Yuting poked Lin Jiu's cheek. "I can order takeout. Didn't we agree before that you should have at least one day of rest each week? I can't let you work this hard every day."

Upon hearing this, Lin Jiu puffed out her cheeks in retaliation, using her cheeks to push against Wang Yuting's fingers.

"Cooking isn't a hard thing at all."

"You don't even have the strength to cook anymore."

"Who's to blame for all this?"

Lin Jiu looked at Wang Yuting with a quiet gaze.

Wang Yuting turned her head and pretended to look at the scenery, and even whistled, the melodious sound echoing cheerfully in the room.

She had considered trying to restrain herself a little, at least not treating Lin Jiu so roughly, but she couldn't help it.

Lin Jiu's wrists are now all red, and when her hands are clasped together, they can form the imprint of Wang Yuting's hand. This shows how strong Wang Yuting is and how clumsy she is when expressing her love.

"I know I was wrong."

Wang Yuting obediently squatted by the sofa, looking up at Lin Jiu.

She discovered that whenever she looked at Lin Jiu from this angle, no matter how many pranks she had played before, Lin Jiu's mood would improve, and she would quickly forgive her actions.

Lin Jiu is a man after all~

As Wang Yuting was thinking this, she was hit on the head.

Why did you hit me!

"You were talking bad about me in your mind just now, weren't you?"

"You can even tell that!"

Wang Yuting's eyes widened.

As expected of Lin Jiu, she can easily do things that others cannot.

"I guessed, but you said it yourself." Lin Jiu pinched Wang Yuting's cheek. He found that hitting her head was completely ineffective and only hurt his fingers, so he decided to hit her cheek harder. Although it didn't feel as soft as his own sister's cheek, it was more of a thrilling sensation.

Sometimes Lin Jiu almost forgot about one thing.

His girlfriend is actually a rare beauty, but she usually acts too masculine, displaying a natural talent for boyfriend material.

At such close range, Lin Jiu once again felt Wang Yuting's charm.

Although her idiocy level seems to rise the moment she opens her mouth, this is the most reassuring aspect of Wang Yuting.

"It's a good thing you're an idiot."

Lin Jiu leaned closer and gently pressed his head against Wang Yuting's forehead.

If Wang Yuting weren't so stupid, she definitely wouldn't have fallen for him.

"I think Jiu'er is thinking about some very bad things."

Wang Yuting sensed the brainwaves transmitted by Lin Jiu, and her face immediately fell, looking somewhat unhappy.

Lin Jiu smiled and said, "I didn't insult you."

"Hmph, you usually just say it directly when you want to scold me. You must be thinking about something that's very disrespectful to yourself."

Although Wang Yuting wasn't as perceptive as Lin Jiu, who could deduce someone's past experiences simply by their clothing, she paid just as much attention to Lin Jiu as anyone else.

Lin Jiu opened his mouth slightly, raised his hand, and placed the back of his hand on Wang Yuting's forehead.

"That's strange, he didn't have a fever, so how come he's really become smarter?"

Lin Jiu looked puzzled, not understanding the principle behind it that could make a fool become smart in such a short time.

"See, I was right! When Jiu'er wants to say bad things about me, she doesn't even think about it in her mind, she just says it out loud." Wang Yuting wasn't angry at all when Lin Jiu called her stupid; instead, it confirmed her words and made her seem quite happy.

Looking at the silly-looking Wang Yuting, Lin Jiu suddenly realized that she had just been imagining things.

Say something.

Wang Yuting is definitely not stupid.

She was only willing to let down her guard and show her truest self in front of Lin Jiu.

Rather than calling her stupid, it's more accurate to say that she conveyed her feelings to Lin Jiu every day, telling him how much she liked him.

Although Wang Yuting has never won first place outside of martial arts, she is able to master knowledge in various fields in a very short time and achieve excellent results in competitions. In addition, after joining the company, she handled a workload that most people would find impossible, and still had the energy to clean up the mess left by departing employees, demonstrating her extremely strong adaptability.

In these respects, Wang Yuting is a very resilient, hardworking, and capable person.

After realizing Wang Yuting's strengths, Lin Jiu felt even more insecure about himself.

"Take this headbutt!"

Wang Yuting shouted, but her movements were very measured; she only lightly touched him. However, for Lin Jiu, this was already a heavy blow; any more force and his forehead would probably have swelled up.

Lin Jiu looked at Wang Yuting in a daze, her head throbbing so badly that she couldn't even think of how to put her thoughts together.

“You’re thinking about bad things again. Your gaze is clearly looking down, your shoulders are slightly hunched, and the temperature of your palms is getting lower and lower.” Wang Yuting looked at Lin Jiu, whose eyes were filled with tears, and stared at him with some displeasure. She said seriously, “I’m watching you very carefully. I’ve always been watching you. I won’t let you out of my sight.”

"I……"

Lin Jiu felt a tightness in his chest. He looked at Wang Yuting in front of him, pursed his lips, and murmured, "Sometimes I think that I'm not actually that good. I always mess things up at crucial moments. Even with my mother, I've always misunderstood her. A lot of things are my own fault. The more I think about these things, the more I feel terrible. How could someone like me... um."

Lin Jiu was interrupted by Wang Yuting before she could finish speaking.

Wang Yuting forcefully kissed Lin Jiu's lips, pressing her hands against Lin Jiu's shoulders.

She exuded an aura that wouldn't allow Lin Jiu to refuse, forcefully silencing him as if she wanted to swallow his sigh.

"...Don't say such things."

Wang Yuting's breath gently caressed Lin Jiu's face, as if to carry away his unease with the wind.

“If you lack confidence in yourself, then I will tell you about all the strengths you haven’t noticed. I’ll tell you as many times as I want, for as long as it takes, I will tell you everything.” Wang Yuting raised her chin slightly and said smugly, “No one understands your charm better than me. In my eyes, you are the best. Have more confidence in yourself.”

Chapter 420 You Must Take Responsibility for Me

Lin Jiu looked at the person she loved in front of her.

His face was reflected in his warm, bright eyes, as soft as candy.

No wonder Wang Yuting could see his unease; he had such a dejected expression on his face.

Lin Jiu tried hard to maintain a smile while he spoke, but that smile was tinged with confusion and unease.

Seeing Lin Jiu's sad expression, Wang Yuting could naturally sense his feelings, and she tasted a bitter flavor in her mouth.

“I’m still young now, I can still wear those nice clothes, and you can still compliment me on being cute. Who knows what I’ll be like in the future? Maybe I’ll become an uncle, or maybe I’ll become a strong, muscular man like Dad, with a full beard.” Lin Jiu tried to use his father as an example. Wang Yuan had transformed from a bean sprout into the muscular man he is now, so it’s not impossible for him to become one too.

"This is the most outrageous thing I've ever heard Jiu'er say."

Wang Yuting puffed out her cheeks unhappily and glared angrily at Lin Jiu.

Seeing her angry expression, Lin Jiu slowly lowered his head and apologized, "I'm sorry, I made you think of some terrible things."

"That's not why I'm upset. How could you think of something like that?" Wang Yuting originally intended to hit Lin Jiu's head like she did, but she realized at the last second that if she had punched him, Lin Jiu's head would probably have been smashed open. Fortunately, she reacted in time and restrained most of her strength, but even so, it still made Lin Jiu's head buzz.

"Let me ask you, do you think that colleague named Ling Lin in the coffee shop is cute?" Wang Yuting cupped Lin Jiu's cheeks, making him lift his head and look at her, not allowing him to look down or look away.

"...If you're asking whether it's cute or not, then of course it is cute."

Lin Jiu felt a little strange, but he couldn't lie through his teeth, so he had to tell the truth.

Ling Lin's cuteness was enough to make all the other maids in the shop pale in comparison, even Chen Xiaoqing and Lin Yayin were inferior to him. He was the top performer every month, and even Lin Jiu's arrival at the shop couldn't change that. Ling Lin was exceptionally approachable, and even shy customers felt comfortable greeting him, not to mention that some customers would tease him within the permitted limits of the shop.

As for what kind of bullying it was?

Of course, it's about leveraging financial power.

Ling Lin stood dumbfounded in front of the counter, staring at the printer spewing out orders. His expression of utter disbelief was enough to make regular customers slurp up a large mouthful of rice; just looking at him made them feel hungry. Before taking on the part-time job, Lin Jiu, at Wang Yuting's request, came to the coffee shop to help Tong Yingyu develop the store's operational plan, identify shortcomings, and offer suggestions for improving performance. One of these suggestions was specifically designed for Ling Lin.

Lin Jiu had made clear arrangements for this senior colleague before joining the company, and after joining, she enjoyed the senior colleague's care even more.

Without a doubt, Ling Lin is adorable.

"Isn't he adorable!"

Wang Yuting nodded in agreement and praised, "I'm sure I'm not the only one who thinks so."