Sister, can I be a maid too?

The two elders' eyes were indeed fixed on her, and they had been watching her for quite some time.

Qin Huiyi's eyes crinkled into crescents, her face beaming with an undisguised auntie smile; while Jiang Pinglan's expression was somewhat subtle, as if he wanted to laugh but was trying hard to hold it in, his lips twitching slightly.

Thus, the string of reason in Lin Jianxia's mind—

With a "crack," it finally broke completely.

She suddenly jumped out of Jiang Yubai's arms, her back ramrod straight, her eyes fixed on the laptop screen.

It's as if glancing at it a couple more times will add a few points to the score.

Seeing her like this, Jiang Pinglan's expression became even more subtle. He subconsciously wanted to speak, but Qin Huiyi raised her hand and gently patted his arm.

"Alright~" Qin Huiyi said with a smile as if nothing had happened: "Seeing that Xia and Wanwan did so well on the exam, our Yu Bai is also doing very well."

“I was just thinking the other day, it’s really a blessing for Yu Bai to have such reliable and dedicated friends like you to guide him in his studies.”

"You two are so patient and attentive, Auntie has always noticed it."

Hearing that Aunt Qin didn't mention that incident at all, Lin Jianxia's heart finally slowed down a couple of beats, and she stammered:

"It's all because Jiang Yubai was willing to learn... We're helping each other."

Although she replied, the girl's ears were already bright red.

"Now that the results are out... how about we celebrate?" Qin Huiyi blinked. "Since we're meeting Xia Wanwan, how about we go out for dinner? Auntie knows a really good restaurant, you know?"

Eh?

Lin Jianxia's expression froze, and she didn't know how to start the conversation for a moment.

Seeing that the girl's face was practically steaming, Jiang Yubai stood up.

He pushed Qin Huiyi out of the study, his tone languid:

"Alright, alright, the results are all checked, Mom and Dad, you can go about your business now."

"Don't we still have rent to collect? We can talk about food later—"

“We young people should celebrate first. We can’t relax with the two of you here.”

Qin Huiyi wanted to say something, but when she caught a glimpse of Lin Jianxia's quiet sigh of relief behind her, she swallowed back the words she was about to say.

She said with amusement:

"Alright, alright, you guys celebrate yourselves. Your dad and I won't bother you here."

Seeing that the two were about to leave, Lin Jianxia and Lin Tingwan quickly stood up.

As they reached the door, Jiang Pinglan smiled and told them to "have fun." Qin Huiyi was about to turn around when she suddenly paused.

Her gaze swept over the Lin sisters, Lin Jianxia and Lin Tingwan, before finally settling on her own son.

"...Be careful."

After leaving behind this meaningful remark, the couple walked briskly downstairs.

Jiang Yubai watched his parents' backs as their figures receded, and the corner of his mouth twitched involuntarily.

What does it mean to pay attention to safety?

What safety precautions should be taken?

No, you two need to make this clear.

He shook his head, closed the door, and turned around.

Before I could react, I felt that familiar touch rush into my arms once again.

This time it's a different one.

"...Wanwan, be gentle."

Jiang Yubai chuckled and gently rubbed the little head in his arms.

Chapter 270 "Sister wants to ask, now that Jiang Yubai is in college, does he still want her?"

Even though Jiang Yubai said that, Lin Tingwan kept rubbing her head and it took her a long time to get up.

Seeing that reluctant little expression, if he hadn't grabbed the girl by the collar and made her pause, she probably would have really been clinging to him today.

Just like a cat.

He turned his head and saw Lin Jianxia standing to the side, biting her lower lip. When she saw him looking over, her eyes darted around for a moment before slowly returning, looking shy and hesitant.

Yo?

Jiang Yubai deliberately reached out his hand to tease her:

"Look, you didn't get enough hugs just now, so you want another one, right? Come here—"

In his opinion, this guy had just pounced on him in front of his parents in a moment of excitement; he was probably about to turn into a steampunk goddess.

He made a couple of jokes, and Lin Jianxia punched him a couple of times to vent her anger, and then she probably wouldn't be shy anymore.

But Lin Jianxia pursed her lips, glanced to the side, and, mimicking her own Wanwan, gently offered her body to him.

Even as the soft, fragrant body remained in his arms, Jiang Yubai was still somewhat dazed.

...Do you really want a hug?

He hesitated for a moment, but still took the opportunity to put his arm around Lin Jianxia's slender waist.

The person in my arms was quiet, their shallow breaths falling on my shoulder.

Holding her, Jiang Yubai had rarely seen this little hedgehog so candid, and couldn't help teasing her:

"Hey, you really want to go to the same school as me?"

Lin Jianxia was already feeling embarrassed and flustered. Upon hearing that lewd tone, she gritted her teeth and, with a splat, headbutted him in the chest.

She wriggled out of Jiang Yubai's arms and began to whimper:

"What? You don't want to go to the same school as me? Fine, Wanwan and I will apply to Linyi University, and you can go to Linyi Electric Power University!"

"No," Jiang Yubai retorted, "why should I go to the temporary power station?"

"I—don't—care—"

Jiang Yubai sighed dramatically:

"Alright then, since that's how it is, and you don't want to come to the building next to Lin University, then I can only..."

He deliberately dragged out the sound, chuckling as he said:

"I'll have to live with Wanwan then~"

"Wanwan, I'll be staying there, do you want to come and share the apartment?"

Lin Tingwan blinked and nodded gently.

"Good evening! Good evening!"

Lin Jianxia was so angry that she punched each of them.

After some more playful banter, Jiang Yubai finally steered the conversation back on track:

"Alright, alright, the results are out today, shouldn't we celebrate? Should we eat out for dinner or cook ourselves?"

"I'll cook for myself," Lin Jianxia shook her head. "What do you guys want to eat? I'm in a good mood today, so you can order whatever you like!"

"Stir-fried pork with chili peppers," Jiang Yubai replied immediately.

"...Aren't you tired of eating it yet?" Lin Jianxia couldn't help but complain.

Jiang Yu and Bai Chun pretended not to hear and continued ordering:

"Stir-fried pork with chili peppers, Mapo tofu, and I'll also have some braised pork ribs."

"Fine, fine," Lin Jianxia snorted, then turned to look at her own Wanwan, "Wanwan? Is there anything you want to eat?"

"Roasted chicken wings."

Lin Tingwan held up the spiral notebook earnestly.

"Hey~ Wanwan, your sister can cook so many dishes, why do you only like roasted chicken wings!"

Lin Jianxia couldn't help but mutter to herself.

Upon hearing this, Lin Tingwan's face showed a hint of hesitation.

"Silly girl, it's not like I won't give you any," Lin Jianxia said, chuckling as she ruffled her hair. "I'll buy you some when I get back from grocery shopping~"

Lin Tingwan then revealed a satisfied expression.

Since we're going to celebrate, the first step is naturally to prepare the ingredients.

This time, Jiang Yubai simply took the two sisters to the mall again and bought all the ingredients they needed, big and small.

Just as she stepped out of the mall, Lin Jianxia suddenly seemed to remember something, said "Wait for me," and then turned and went into the small supermarket next door.

Not long after, she came out carrying a large bag of things.

"What is this?"

Jiang Yubai instinctively wanted to go up and take a look, but Lin Jianxia quickly hid the bag behind her back and stammered:

"N-nothing..."

The more she tried to hide, the more curious Jiang Yubai became, and he pressed her for answers:

"Take a look, take a look, what did you buy?"

Lin Jianxia dodged left and right, but finally couldn't avoid it any longer, and started groaning as she headbutted him:

"What are you looking at! You...you'll find out soon enough..."

Seeing her like this, Jiang Yubai had no choice but to suppress his curiosity for the time being and put all the bags of groceries he had bought into the car he had called.

Lin Tingwan, on the other hand, had a hint of curiosity in her eyes. She took a quick peek when her sister wasn't looking and then widened her eyes slightly.

Lin Jianxia hissed and quickly put a finger to her lips.

Jiang Yubai, who had been struggling to move things for a while, turned around and immediately said in an annoyed tone:

"What kind of riddle are you two sisters playing? Come and move your things!"