Sister, can I become a maid too?

Chapter 89 Sister, should I change my name too?

"Boss, one order of spicy and sour grilled fish, large...medium, plus an empty takeout container and two bottles of Coke."

After ordering the fish, Jiang Yubai sat back down opposite Lin Jianxia and contentedly began to eat the grilled cold noodles in front of him.

Lin Jianxia watched him silently, finally unable to hold back her question: "Jiang Yubai, is your stomach a bottomless pit? How can you eat so much?"

Along the way, she watched him buy and eat as he went, and he even managed to order a medium-sized grilled fish at the store.

Anyway, she had already been fed so much that she couldn't eat any more.

Jiang Yubai paused, looked up and squinted at her: "I don't want to eat so much either, but unfortunately no one will cook for me tonight, so I have to come out to find food."

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Lin Jianxia:

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"I'm sorry," she shrank back, her face contorted in a pained expression as she admitted defeat. "I was wrong, I'll never say it again."

You little punk, trying to mess with me?

Jiang Yubai tossed a piece of grilled cold noodles into his mouth, thought for a moment, and then asked, "By the way, what did that Dr. Su... say back then?"

"Back then?" Lin Jianxia thought for a moment, "That was a few years ago... Wanwan's condition wasn't this serious yet."

"At the time, she was just not very talkative and refused to go to school. Dr. Su talked to her alone for a while and said that..."

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She frowned and recalled for a few seconds: "It is described as a spontaneous state of social avoidance, accompanied by a certain tendency towards autism."

"Dr. Su also said that it's more like a psychological form of self-protection."

Lin Jianxia lowered her eyes and said in a softer voice, "She also said that if this situation could be gradually guided in a trusting environment, there was a chance for it to improve."

"But I was boarding at No. 5 Middle School at the time, so I couldn't take care of Wanwan at all..."

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Jiang Yubai looked up at her after hearing this.

Lin Jianxia had her head down, clutching the watermelon juice in her hand tightly, looking remorseful.

That's probably why he dropped out of school at No. 5 Middle School and chose to come back to be with his sister.

"Don't be so downcast. Lin Tingwan's condition is improving now, isn't it?"

Jiang Yubai softened his tone, saying, "We called the doctor so they could better understand your sister's condition; it's not like it's gotten worse."

Hearing this, Lin Jianxia's tense shoulders finally relaxed a little, and she responded softly, "Mm."

Under the lights, the two were silent for a moment, with only the faint noise of the night market in the distance coming through the glass window.

"Come on, a medium-sized spicy and sour grilled fish, two bottles of Coke, and a takeout container~"

The proprietress brought the steaming hot grilled fish to the table, thoughtfully placed a Coke in front of the two of them, and reminded them, "Be careful, it's hot. There are disposable aprons hanging next to the seats, remember to tie them."

"Okay~" Jiang Yubai nodded with a smile, "Thank you, Auntie."

The auntie took out a pen and scribbled something on the menu. She looked at the two of them from side to side and suddenly smiled like an auntie: "Young man, you've found a really beautiful girlfriend~"

Lin Jianxia had just picked up her chopsticks when she heard this and froze on the spot. Jiang Yubai blinked and nodded seriously, "That's right, Auntie, I'm not bad either, am I?"

"~It's worth it, it's worth it. Take your time eating. If the taste isn't to your liking, just let me know."

The auntie waved with a smile before turning back to the counter.

"Jiang Yubai!"

Lin Jianxia's ears turned bright red, but she didn't dare to speak loudly. She could only glare at him in a low, embarrassed voice, "What kind of nonsense are you spouting?!"

Jiang Yubai said calmly, "Auntie was just joking. You can't explain to everyone you meet that we're just classmates or friends."

"Then you can't just admit to every single one you meet!" Lin Jianxia was even angrier.

"Okay, okay, next time I'll just say we're just strangers sharing a table, alright?" Jiang Yubai casually picked up a piece of fish belly for her. "Here, eat up."

Seeing Lin Jianxia staring blankly at the fish in the bowl, he casually added, "I've never used these chopsticks before, so they're not unhygienic, are they?"

Lin Jianxia pursed her lips, and for some reason, she stopped eating and started munching on the food with quiet humming.

Jiang Yubai glanced at her out of the corner of his eye, and only after confirming that she wasn't going to continue thinking about the previous topic did he feel relieved enough to pack up the grilled fish for Lin Tingwan.

To be honest, he really didn't think Lin Tingwan's situation was... Lin Jianxia's fault.

If we're really going to talk about responsibility, the biological father who gave birth to the child but didn't raise him should be ranked first.

However, this was ultimately their family matter, and as an outsider, he had no right to say much, so he could only curse in his heart.

...But this grilled fish is really delicious.

The fish skin is slightly charred and crispy, coated with a thin layer of oil. The fresh spiciness of the pickled bamboo shoots and pickled peppers seeps into the snow-white fish meat, making it impossible to stop eating.

Just as he was enjoying his meal, he suddenly heard Lin Jianxia's hesitant voice beside him: "Hey, do you think Wanwan... can really get better?"

Jiang Yu paused with his chopsticks and looked up at the girl opposite him.

Lin Jianxia was biting the end of her chopsticks, looking at him with some trepidation and a pitiful expression.

Don't make that face, hey...

Jiang Yubai felt her heart soften, and her tone unconsciously became gentler: "Of course she can, haven't you noticed, as her older sister? Lin Tingwan is clearly much better than before."

That's the truth.

To be honest, the original Lin Tingwan could sit in her room for an entire day, doing nothing but gazing at the sky.

And now... although we can't say we've completely stepped out of that door yet, things are much better than before.

As Lin Tingwan's older sister who spends every day with her, Lin Jianxia's feelings must be even more pronounced.

"That makes sense..."

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She pursed her lips, then asked with some confusion, "But you just talked to Wanwan, how could it have such a big effect?"

Actually, there's also a hug...

However, Jiang Yubai dared not say this outright, but casually replied, "No, chatting is just an opportunity. Look, isn't Lin Tingwan reading magazines, comics, and novels now?"

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Sure enough, Lin Jianxia's attention was immediately drawn to it, and she softly said "Oh".

She thought for a moment, then asked worriedly, "But—what if Wanwan learns something strange from the novel?"

Before leaving, I was worried she'd be bored, so I left the novel with Wanwan.

As if recalling a scene, Jiang Yubai's expression stiffened.

"What's wrong?"

Lin Jianxia keenly noticed that something was wrong with his expression.

"No, I'll keep an eye on her."

Jiang Yubai tried to make his voice sound less guilty: "Besides, he's just not talking. He's actually a senior in high school just like you, okay? He definitely has that kind of discernment."

It should...probably...be alright, right?

Anyway, so far it's just been a hug, so it should be fine.

Reassuring himself with this thought, Jiang Yubai coughed lightly: "Anyway, your novel... shouldn't have any weird or strange stuff, right?"

He had flipped through it a few times before; it was just a typical rebirth romance novel, at least not as outrageous as that previous domineering CEO novel. It was a book suitable for all ages.

Upon hearing this, Lin Jianxia on the other end suddenly fell into an eerie silence.

Jiang Yu rolled her eyes and retorted, "There can't really be one, can there?"

"No, no, I didn't!"

Lin Jianxia retorted loudly.

It's just... it's just...

There are just two female leads...

Lin Jianxia thought to herself with a guilty conscience.

Is it... alright?

"By the way, that outfit of yours... was it bought or rented?"

Halfway through the meal, Jiang Yubai suddenly seemed to remember something and asked a question.

Although it was only a short half-day, it left a really deep impression on him.

The layered skirt, the exquisite white lace headband, and the striking black and white formal attire—

Even Jiang Yubai, who knows nothing about clothing, could tell that the outfit was definitely not cheap.

Lin Jianxia pouted: "I already said it's in the closet... Did you buy it or rent it?"

Jiang Yubai looked her up and down, then asked curiously, "It's not cheap, is it?"

"Anyway, we won't be taking it out again, so why are you so concerned?" Lin Jianxia grumbled.

Jiang Yu chuckled and said, "I'm just worried you won't have money to pay the rent, okay? Do you think I really want to see this?"

Pshaw, hard to say!

"Anyway...anyway, it didn't cost much, I bought it on sale."

Lin Jianxia gave a vague explanation.

Jiang Yubai looked at her suspiciously for a couple of seconds, but ultimately didn't press the matter. He simply said, "Just make sure you know what you're doing. Don't get any loans or anything like that, or you'll run out of money for your own expenses."

"I don't want my little cook to have to cut back on her own expenses to support the family, only to end up having to secretly go out and work to supplement the family income."

Lin Xia, surprisingly, didn't retort, only responding softly, "I know..."

This time, Jiang Yubai remained silent, raising his head to look her over.

Just as Lin Zhaoxia was feeling a bit puzzled, she heard Zhao Ta ask in confusion, "Something's not right... Are you still Lin Xia? Could you be possessed by some kind of evil spirit?"

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"Jiang Yubai!" Lin Xia was furious. "You only submit after being insulted, huh?!"

Jiang Yubai nodded in satisfaction: "This time it's right, it seems to be a forestry worker."

Lin Yexia glared at the guy, so angry she almost threw watermelon juice at his head.

But as she watched, the annoyance in her eyes faded away without her realizing it, and a corner of her heart softened quietly.

Of course she knew that this idiot, though he was always talking nonsense, was actually... genuinely worried about her.

But this maid outfit—she really didn't spend much public money on it.

At first, she searched online, but the prices of those custom-made items were shockingly high. In the end, she could only turn to a local brand in Lincheng called "Quiet Night Thoughts".

With a "let's give it a try" attitude, Lin Yexia contacted the store's customer service.

After listening to her request, the customer service representative remained silent for a while, and finally handed her a QQ number to contact.

With a skeptical attitude, she added the other party on QQ and chatted for a long time. To her surprise, the other party generously sent her a set of almost perfect maid outfit.

At a price that's practically giving it away for free.

Lin Xia didn't know who was on the other end of the screen, but from the tone of their conversation, she could tell that it must be a bright and gentle girl, like a little sun.

After silently thanking the girl he had never met, Lin Yexia raised his head and said in a light tone, "Don't worry—I've saved up for next month's rent, and I have enough for daily expenses. I won't secretly go to work, so you don't need to worry about me."

Jiang Yubai glanced at her a few times, then suddenly changed the subject: "By the way, when you went back wearing that outfit—Lin Tingwan saw you, right?"

Lin Xia's eyes widened immediately upon hearing this: "How did you know?!"

Wow, how did I know?

Jiang Yu chuckled twice: "I not only know you've been targeted, but you also didn't explain yourself properly when you pressured Lu, right?"

"Did someone ask you what you were wearing, and you just said you were dressed as a maid and rushed off?"

Lin Yexia stared blankly at Jiang Yubai, not reacting for a moment.

"You—you wouldn't have been eavesdropping at the door, would you?" She suddenly sat up straight, alert.

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"Why would I eavesdrop on you? For nothing?" Jiang Yu rolled her eyes. "Your sister asked me directly. Do you know how speechless I was?"

Lin Xia's ears turned red, clearly because she felt that what she had done was a bit outrageous.

Before she could explain things clearly to her sister, people ended up asking Jiang Yubai instead.

She asked in a low voice, "So... what did you tell her?"

"What did you tell her?" Jiang Yubai shrugged. "I told her the truth."

"Truly?!" Lin Zhaoxia's eyes widened, and she suddenly became flustered. "What did you and Wanwan say?"

Jiang Yubai watched the guy's flustered little expression with great interest before leisurely saying, "I'll just tell you the truth. The origin and evolution of maid outfits... well, it's not the Japanese style, it's just the most traditional European maid outfit."

Is there a problem?

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Lin Yexia:

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Her expression froze, as if she was about to say something, and she couldn't help but give in with a hesitant look: "Tell the truth..."

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"Otherwise what? European maid outfits aren't anything special; they cover you up completely from head to toe."

Jiang Yubai shrugged: "It's not like those Japanese-style ones with frills. Do you think everyone's like you... getting all dirty thoughts the moment they see the word 'maid'?"

Lin Yexia's expression turned angry: "Where did I do that?!"

Jiang Yubai coughed lightly, stood up and said, "Finished eating? Let's go."

"Go buy Lin Tingwan two more skewers of chicken wings, a bucket of watermelon juice... Oh, and does she like stinky tofu?"

"Let your father-in-law have something to eat tonight!"

The next morning.

The sunlight streaming through the curtains slanted across Jiang Yu's pale face, making him furrow his brow.

Slowly opening her eyes, she glanced at the alarm clock on the bedside table; the hour hand was swaying loudly, pointing to nine o'clock.

After letting out a long yawn, Jiang Yubai simply rolled over, buried his face in the pillow, and closed his eyes again.

He had already told Lin Jianxia last night that he would skip breakfast today and sleep in until he naturally woke up.

The warm bed was so cozy in the early morning that it made Jiang Yubai's bones feel soft. With his eyes closed, his breathing gradually became deep again.

Just before consciousness was about to completely fade away...

Thump, thump, thump,

A familiar knock on the door pulled him back to reality.

Jiang Yubai groggily opened her eyes, her first reaction being to look at the alarm clock again.

What's going on? Has two hours already passed, and it's lunchtime?

After all, the bed in the morning is the most powerful time-traveling device; it's not unheard of for two hours to pass in the blink of an eye.

But this time...

It's only 9:15! What's going on?

Jiang Yubai buried her head back into the pillow, lazily dragging out her words, "What are you doing?"

Lin Jianxia's voice came from outside the door: "Get up quickly, someone's here!"

anyone?

Didn't that Dr. Su mention Kang Tianlai?

Jiang Yubai frowned, shook his head to shake off the sleepiness, and sat up briskly.

After a quick wash, Jiang Yubai opened the door and found Lin Xia standing outside, looking somewhat uneasy.

"What's wrong?" Jiang Yubai couldn't help but yawn again. "Who is it?"

Lin Xia couldn't help but glance outside the door before lowering her voice: "An unfamiliar auntie just came in and said something about wanting to install an air conditioner for us."

"But I never contacted her. I was afraid she was a scammer, so I didn't dare let her in and came directly to you."

The princess looked somewhat uneasy, her brows furrowed slightly as she asked, "Um... Jiang Yubai, do you know what happened?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yubai snapped out of his drowsiness.

He blinked and subconsciously looked towards the door.

No, my mom is really that proactive?

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