Sister, can I be a maid too?

Lin Tingwan stood by the bed wrapped in a bath towel, one hand gently gathering her collar.

The bath towel was stretched into a full, almost spectacular arc, revealing a clear collarbone and rounded shoulders. The hem of the towel stopped above the knees, revealing shapely, fair calves.

Her long hair wasn't completely dry; it clung damply to her neck, which only made her skin appear even more radiant.

The girl, fresh from her bath, had a faint pink blush on her cheeks and her eyes were moist as she quietly gazed at him.

Jiang Yu was stunned for a few seconds, feeling unsure where to look:

"Wanwan... what's wrong?"

Lin Tingwan remained silent, staring at him without blinking.

Jiang Yubai barely managed to calm himself down before realizing what was happening—

This girl probably didn't bring her notebook or pen, so naturally she can't write right now.

But staring at me like that won't do any good. I'm not your sister; I don't have that kind of telepathic connection. How would I know what you're trying to say...?

and many more.

Jiang Yubai blinked.

When Lin Tingwan looks at me like this, it seems she only has one request...

He hesitated for two seconds, then tentatively asked:

"Do you want... a hug?"

He didn't dare say it too loudly, for fear that one of the little hedgehogs inside would hear him.

Upon hearing this, Lin Tingwan's eyes visibly lit up, and she nodded slightly.

really.

Normally, a hug is nothing, it's almost become a daily routine.

but.....

Can a baby wearing two or three layers plus a thick winter school uniform be the same as a baby wrapped only in a bath towel?!

Sister, if you let go, everything will be over!

Jiang Yubai was at a loss for words, and lowered his voice to advise:

"Wanwan, today... isn't a good day."

"Let's hug again tomorrow. You should go back to sleep first, or you might catch a cold."

Upon hearing this, Lin Tingwan glanced at him, her eyes revealing a clear look of rejection.

"...Really, no, how about I let you hold me a little longer tomorrow? I'll also bring you two skewers of chicken wings."

Even after all that, Lin Tingwan still wouldn't give up, and even moved closer to him, looking like she wouldn't leave until she got a hug.

Jiang Yubai was truly at a loss. After staring at the girl for a long time, he finally sighed and compromised:

"Okay, okay, I'll hug you, but not for too long, and—"

"Don't let your sister hear that."

Chapter 195 Wanwan, you...you're still not asleep?

As soon as he reached out, Lin Tingwan gently leaned in, her soft body pressing against his chest.

When Jiang Yubai felt the girl's hands around his waist, his expression froze, and he quickly looked down.

No, if you let go of that hand, what will happen to the bath towel?!

The good news, however, is...

The bath towel seemed to be wrapped very cleverly; as long as I didn't engage in any strenuous exercise, it didn't seem likely to fall off.

The bad news is...

Jiang Yubai was stunned for a full five seconds before he suddenly came to his senses and quickly looked up, not daring to look down any further.

Even the hand that had been resting on the girl's waist was quietly withdrawn and placed obediently at her side.

It wasn't that he was trying to be a gentleman, but... he just couldn't keep up.

Only after the sound of water in the bathroom stopped did Jiang Yubai move, gesturing for Lin Tingwan in his arms to get up quickly.

He dares not make a sound now.

After all, if Lin Jianxia heard this, and that guy came out and saw this scene, he would probably kill him on the spot.

...Huh?

If Lin Jianxia were to rush out now, wouldn't it be worth getting a beating for him...?

These strange thoughts flashed through Jiang Yubai's mind, and he suddenly came back to his senses.

He heard the bathroom door being pulled open, followed by the whirring of the heater, but the girl in his arms remained motionless.

He gritted his teeth and reached out to pinch the girl's small face.

—Aren't you getting up? Are you trying to kill me?

After being pinched like that, Lin Tingwan shook her head, sniffed his shoulder again, and then let go, slowly straightening up with a hint of reluctance in her eyes.

"(Hurry up—go—)"

Jiang Yubai silently mouthed the words.

This time, Lin Tingwan obediently nodded and waved to Jiang Yubai as a way of saying goodnight.

Just as she was about to leave, her wrist was grabbed and a coat was put on her.

Lin Tingwan blinked her eyes while wrapped in her clothes, then snuggled into his arms and rubbed against him before leaving the house contentedly.

After seeing Lin Tingwan off, Jiang Yubai patiently waited for the sound of the hairdryer to stop, followed by a soft click from the bathroom door.

Strangely, after waiting for quite a while, the guy inside didn't make a sound.

Just as Jiang Yubai was starting to wonder if Lin Jianxia had fainted inside, a small face slowly peeked out from the doorway.

Those eyes darted left and right warily, and soon met Jiang Yubai's gaze on the bed.

Eyes facing each other.

Jiang Yubai suddenly laughed:

"No, what are you doing sneaking around like that? Are you a female investigator infiltrating?"

"What kind of strange investigator is this..." Lin Jianxia wrinkled her nose. "Why aren't you asleep yet?"

"Sister, you're taking a shower right next to me, how can I sleep?"

Before Lin Jianxia could even feel any romantic sparkle, Jiang Yubai slowly added the second half of his sentence:

"What if you faint while you're washing? I'd have to stay alert and ready to go in and get you, wouldn't I?"

"?"

Lin Jianxia glared at him angrily:

"Who would suddenly faint while taking a shower?!"

"This is just in case."

Lin Jianxia took a deep breath, stopped arguing with him, and said in a low voice:

"Thank you! Now that I'm done washing up, you should go to sleep too!"

"I'm not in a hurry. I'll read a bit more," Jiang Yubai said, waving the book in her hand with a hint of teasing in her voice. "But you, what are you doing clinging to the bathroom door? Come out here."

Lin Jianxia was silent for a few seconds, then spoke in a low voice:

"Turn around."

"I'm not turning it on." Jiang Yubai felt like she'd gotten her revenge. "I told you two not to look, but you were watching so intently, weren't you?"

He paused, then deliberately said:

"Come on, come out, I can even blow-dry your hair or something."

"Who asked you to blow-dry my hair!"

Lin Jianxia glared at him angrily.

The two stared at each other for a few seconds in a stalemate.

As he stared, Jiang Yubai couldn't help but feel a little strange.

Doesn't this guy have a bath towel? Why is he acting like he's not wearing anything?

Are you so shy about showing your shoulder?

Seeing that Lin Jianxia seemed to be getting really close to the topic, Jiang Yubai was about to give in and say, "Let's just turn around then," when he saw the girl bite her lower lip and suddenly dart out of the bathroom.

Instead of running away, they came straight for him.

Before Jiang Yubai could react, Lin Jianxia had already jumped onto the bed with lightning speed, grabbed his blanket, and wrapped herself up tightly in it.

"........."

Jiang Yu stood there dumbfounded, and suddenly understood why this guy was being so hesitant.

In just a few seconds, her long, straight, and glossy legs flashed past the hem of the bath towel, which was stretched taut, clearly not enough.

No, this bath towel of yours...

Why is it so much shorter than yours every night?!

Only when he felt a chill on his body did he regain his composure, poking the still-wriggling Summer Beast, and tentatively speaking:

"Lin Jianxia?"

no response.

"Lin~Jian~Xia~"

After poking it twice more, a muffled voice finally came from inside:

"what?"