Sister, can I be a maid too?

Lin Jianxia was so frightened that she immediately fell silent. She could only glare at him fiercely, point to her sister on his lap, and then make a slashing motion across her own neck.

The meaning couldn't be clearer—if you dare let Wanwan find out, you're dead!

Jiang Yubai wasn't afraid at all; he simply leaned back on the sofa and lazily asked:

"Aren't you two going back to your hometown tomorrow? Have you packed your things yet?"

Lin Jianxia gritted her teeth, but finally let out a soft snort, deciding to let bygones be bygones for now, and leaned back into the soft sofa behind her.

"It's all packed up... There wasn't actually that much stuff."

Jiang Yubai looked down at the girl on his lap, then turned his head to look at her:

"By the way... how long are you two going to be gone?"

"What? You're going to miss us?" Lin Jianxia perked up immediately, proudly raising her chin. "Jiang Yubai, if you're going to miss the food I made, just say so. You don't have to beat around the bush like this~"

Jiang Yu chuckled twice:

"I'm reluctant to leave your Wanwan. What if Wanwan's illness relapses if you two stay away for too long?"

Lin Jianxia choked for a moment, then pouted and said:

"It won't be long... about a week, I'll be back on the fourth or fifth day of the Lunar New Year."

"By the way, how are you getting back? By high-speed rail?" Jiang Yubai asked again.

"What high-speed rail? Our hometown is in Lincheng, okay?" Lin Jianxia rolled her eyes at him. "It'll only take two bus rides to get there."

"How far is the bus stop?"

"It's not far, it's just over in Qing'an District..." She was about to say it when she suddenly became wary. "Hey, why are you asking so many questions?"

"What details? I'm asking about your Wanwan's situation." Jiang Yubai's expression remained unchanged.

"...What's going on?"

"What else could it be?" Jiang Yubai said irritably. "It's almost Chinese New Year, the train is crowded and the journey is long, and I'm not with you. What if Wanwan gets sick again?"

"It should be alright, right? I'm your older sister..."

Despite saying that, Lin Jianxia was still somewhat uncertain.

Although my younger sister went back home every year during her first and second years of high school, the situation wasn't so obvious in her first year, but by her second year, her tendency to become withdrawn had gradually emerged.

After such a long and tiring journey, with people coming and going on the bus, she really couldn't guarantee anything.

Seeing her hesitant look, Jiang Yubai patiently guided her:

"Okay, since you both have phones now, remember to let us know you're safe every now and then when you get back."

"oh oh....."

"Also, if you see that Wanwan isn't feeling well, just video call her."

"Uh-huh."

"By the way, a private car is more convenient anyway, and you don't have to transfer to buses everywhere."

"Hmm...hmm?"

Lin Jianxia nodded subconsciously, then suddenly paused, startled:

"Ride-hailing? What ride-hailing?"

“It’s one of those cars that you can book in advance and pick up directly from the car,” Jiang Yubai explained. “You two don’t have to transfer to buses and go through all that trouble, and the roads are quieter, so you can be more comfortable every night.”

Lin Jianxia opened her mouth, her tone softening, and hesitated before saying:

"It's...very expensive, isn't it?"

"No, it's pretty cheap," Jiang Yubai said casually. "I still have a few large coupons in my account. From here to Changliu Village in Qing'an District, it'll probably only cost... thirty-something?"

Lin Jianxia's eyes widened: "How did you know it was Changliu Village?"

“You even used the word ‘chief’,” Jiang Yu laughed. “I’ve been to Qing’an District before, and this is the only chief there.”

Lin Jianxia opened her mouth, but for a moment she couldn't refute it.

Jiang Yubai glanced at her again, then suddenly said sincerely:

"Don't worry, I definitely won't sneak into your hometown under the cover of darkness and kidnap you two sisters to be my wives."

Lin Jianxia punched him in annoyance, then relaxed.

Forget it, this guy only knows the name of the village, he doesn't know exactly where he lives.

She thought for a moment, then asked:

"By the way, that coupon you mentioned earlier... is it real? It's not actually worth a hundred or two, and you're just saying it's cheaper on purpose, is it?"

“You’ve been paying me for so long, it’s not like I can’t afford it. As long as it’s good for Wanwan, I’m willing to spend a hundred or two.”

"You're so dramatic. I told you to read less romance novels," Jiang Yubai said with a look of disgust. "I'll just show you the order later. It's only a few dozen yuan. You can pay if you want."

That bastard!

Lin Jianxia was furious. She gritted her teeth and glared at him for a long time before finally having to swallow her anger and nod.

".......OK."

“OK, then the car will pick you up downstairs first thing tomorrow morning.” Jiang Yubai immediately made the decision. “Perfect, it’s troublesome for you two to take your luggage on the bus, this will save you a lot of trouble.”

"luggage?"

Lin Jianxia looked somewhat bewildered.

"Wanwan and I only have one suitcase, not much."

"No, no, there's something else I need to give you, but I forgot to mention it before."

Jiang Yubai's face was full of apology.

Lin Jianxia paused for a moment, a vague premonition suddenly rising in her heart:

"...What is that?"

Jiang Yubai didn't answer, but simply turned his head and gestured with his chin toward the corner of the living room.

Lin Jianxia followed his gaze, her eyes slowly widening—

The stack of New Year's goods piled up neatly in the corner was the large pile they had bought together at the supermarket.

Chapter 163 Wanwan, your sister is bullying me!

"..."

"......"

Eyes facing each other.

Lin Jianxia looked at the mountain of New Year's goods, then turned to look at Jiang Yubai beside her, who had a calm expression.

Jiang Yubai looked serious, showing no sign of joking.

"You mean... cookies?"

Lin Jianxia asked cautiously.

Jiang Yubai couldn't help but laugh: "Hey, Lin Jianxia, ​​how many cookies did you buy?"

"...One box?"

"You didn't sneak a dozen or twenty boxes of stuff while I was paying, did you?" Jiang Yubai blinked.

"How is that possible!"

Lin Jianxia was so angry she wanted to hit him again, but when she glanced at her younger sister sleeping soundly on his lap, she stopped herself and said irritably:

"Just one box!"

"What's so difficult about a box of cookies that it can't fit in the box? Why does it have to be delivered by special car?"

Sensing the implication in his words, Lin Jianxia remained silent for two seconds, then spoke in a low, melancholic tone:

"Then tell me, what other luggage do I need to bring?"

Seeing that the guy had finally asked, Jiang Yubai nodded with satisfaction:

"Look, didn't we divide it up before? The one with less on the left is yours, and the one with more on the right is mine."

Lin Jianxia was taken aback at first, then her eyes widened:

"Why did you separate the same things in the first place...? You planned this all along, didn't you!"

"Um, sorry, I forgot to tell you~"

Despite saying that, Jiang Yubai looked completely at ease, without the slightest bit embarrassed.

Lin Jianxia gritted his teeth and said angrily:

"No! I'll go back and buy the New Year's goods myself!"

“This is a New Year’s benefit for Jinxiu New Village,” Jiang Yubai said seriously. “Everyone gets it.”

"You're kidding me!" Lin Jianxia glared at him. "You said you won the air conditioner in a lottery before, do you think I really didn't know?"

Jiang Yubai touched his chin, neither denying it nor showing any surprise:

"You discovered it?"

Seeing his 'you actually found out' look on his face, Lin Jianxia suddenly laughed in exasperation:

"That's obvious! My household was the only one in the neighborhood to win the installation lottery. They said they'd install more later, but it's already Chinese New Year and the whole neighborhood hasn't had a second one installed yet!"

She gritted her teeth, then suddenly glared at him angrily:

"Jiang Yubai, do you think I'm stupid?"

"...Uh, no, not at all."

For some reason, Jiang Yubai suddenly felt a little guilty.

"Jiang Yubai! You're hesitating, aren't you!"

The two bickered in hushed tones, and although they tried to keep their voices down, the person sleeping soundly on their laps still frowned slightly.