Even as a "normie," I'm completely oblivious to it.

As soon as the two stepped onto the third-floor corridor, a figure suddenly embraced Yu Zhe, bringing with it a pleasant scent like flowers.

It's Zixiao.

She buried her head in Yu Zhe's arms and rubbed against him. The two were in perfect sync. Yu Zhe didn't say anything, and they maintained this state for a while under Yu Che's threatening gaze.

After a long while, Zixiao finally released her grip somewhat shyly, and Yuzhe was finally able to ask, "Have you been waiting long?"

With her slender fingers out, Zixiao smoothed out the wrinkles on Yuzhe's clothes: "If you're asking about the time it takes for you to eat, then it's not a long time. But if you're talking about today, then it really is a long wait."

It's quite dangerous for my brother to go to the Qi family headquarters, and Zixiao is at home with almost no information. How can she not worry if she waits for a day under these circumstances?

Thinking of this, Zixiao became very unhappy: "I remember you said this morning that we could come here to help, but what happened? We just stayed here doing nothing, playing Go with Yuche. Then Sister Xinye came over, and we played cards. Now that you're back, can we play mahjong?"

The meaning was quite clear, and Yu Zhe could also tell that Zi Xiao was sulking.

The fact that they played chess or cards really meant that they weren't helpful at all.

"That's not quite accurate." Yu Zhe wagged his index finger. "Who said you guys weren't helpful? I'm asking you, who cooked dinner?"

Zixiao answered truthfully: "It's mainly because of me... and then Sister Xinye prepared the raw materials, and Yuche often came to cause trouble."

Why is it only Yu Che who's causing trouble?!

"That settles it then." Yu Zhe walked past Zi Xiao and headed straight for his room. "Didn't I help out? Okay, okay, I'm starving, let's go eat."

"..."

Zixiao was speechless as she watched Yuzhe's back as he trailed his flowing silver hair.

That's just how my brother is. You can't really argue with him, even if he's unreasonable.

Just as Zixiao was about to follow Yuzhe, she felt Yuche's dangerous gaze beside her.

"You're saying I'm causing trouble?! Su Zixiao, what's wrong with you?! Aren't you outrageous?! You dare to tattle on me?! Don't you have any conscience?"

Despite the condemnation, Zixiao remained unmoved: "You really dare to say that. Who was it that poured salt into the pot thinking it was sugar?"

"I... salt and sugar look the same... I didn't know that, everyone makes mistakes!"

Hey, you're really going to be so self-righteous!

Zixiao ignored her and turned to walk back: "But you poured out a whole box of salt!"

..............................

Even after returning to Yu Zhe's room, Qi Xinye was nowhere to be seen.

A table full of delicious dishes was already placed on the large wooden table in the very center.

Yu Zhe stopped and asked Zi Xiao beside him in confusion, "Where's Sister Ye?"

"there."

Zixiao pointed a finger at the dressing room in the corner of the room: "Sister Xinye just changed into a maid outfit, which she borrowed from the maid at home, but after changing... she doesn't seem to want to come out."

"Why force myself to wear something I really don't want to...?"

As he spoke, Yu Zhe glanced at Yu Che, the "culprit".

Avoiding that gaze, Yu Che whistled softly, pretending to look at the scenery in the distance.

Ignore her. The most important thing now is to call Sister Ye out for dinner!

I wanted to have dinner tonight, but the process was really complicated!

He stood at the door of the walk-in closet and knocked: "Sister Ye, Sister Ye? Are you in there?"

Soon, a voice came from the dressing room, approaching from afar: "Xiao Zhe, you're back!"

Just as the sound was about to reach the door, Qi Xinye clearly grabbed the doorknob, but she didn't open the door.

Then her voice sounded flustered and helpless: "Ah... Xiao Zhe... I'm wearing this... but I can't change it, what... what should I do?"

Yu Che covered her mouth and chuckled from behind. Yu Zhe immediately realized that it was indeed Yu Che who arranged for Sister Ye to wear the maid outfit.

Good heavens, you are the root of all evil!

Helpless, Yu Zhe could only say to the door again, "It's okay, Sister Ye, just come out. I won't laugh at you. Zi Xiao and Yu Che, come out and eat something first, okay?"

"But Yu Che has already laughed at me..."

"..."

Sis! You really know how to slap your brother in the face!

Before anything else could be said, the sensible Qi Xinye opened the door herself.

"But it's okay... Xiao Zhe must be hungry, I don't want to trouble you."

The door opened, and what opened was not just the door, but also the turbulent emotions in people's hearts.

Cough cough... No, Yu Zhe was referring to the first thing he saw: Qi Xinye's chest, where the black lace was almost bursting open!

That makes it even stranger...

In short, Qi Xinye is indeed wearing a maid outfit now. The black and white maid outfit, adorned with white lace, ribbons, and satin, is quite pretty, especially since it's very obvious that the size isn't quite right… referring to her chest area.

That part.

Add to that the black stockings that go with this maid outfit, along with the black leg rings above them, and you get a strangely suggestive vibe!

The main essence is still Qi Xinye's current awkward and hesitant state, her face flushed, her dark eyes glancing to the side, not daring to look directly ahead, and her equally dark medium-length hair naturally falling down her back.

The atmosphere remained frozen for a while.

Zixiao reminded him somewhat impatiently, "Brother, it's time to snap out of it."

"Huh? Oh, right."

Qi Xinye shrank back a little bit to the corner of the wall: "Xiao Zhe... don't stare, it's really embarrassing... I didn't expect this size to be a little unsuitable."

That's right! All the maids in the house wear this uniform, and they're fine wearing it. Why do you look so slutty in it?

You should reflect on whether you've been eating too well and have developed too quickly!

4. What's wrong with the file monster?!

This is truly a dinner that Zixiao prepared all afternoon. It suits Yuzhe's taste perfectly, and all the dishes on the several exquisite plates on the table were eaten clean.

However, what Yu Zhe found a bit odd was that Qi Xinye wore that ill-fitting maid outfit throughout the entire dinner.

Because the size was not right, it was a bit inconvenient to eat. She was also clearly not used to wearing it, and she kept pinching up her sleeves and adjusting her skirt and neckline. In short, she was very worried about soup splashing on her clothes.

After all, it was borrowed from the Su family's maids.

Yu Zhe didn't ask during the meal, but after finishing, he said with concern, "Sister Ye, if you're not used to wearing this, just change it off. Why do you insist on wearing it?"

I've already had my fill of visual enjoyment, and since I've already received the perks, there's no need for me to keep wearing them!

After hesitating for a moment, Qi Xinye shifted her gaze slightly, glancing at Yu Che, who had an indifferent expression, before looking at Yu Zhe: "Well... actually, I just asked Yu Che for advice. Xiao Zhe, you've helped me and the Qi family so much. How should I thank you?"

"What did she say?"

Qi Xinye was a little embarrassed: "She said... the Qi family is currently under investigation, so... all I can do is be Xiao Zhe's maid."

For a moment, Yu Zhe was at a loss for words.

Yu Che, however, stood up first and said disdainfully to Qi Xinye, "You can only remember my advice? What about the soul part? You're just wearing this outfit; you have no soul at all."

Qi Xinye actually knew about the part about the soul that Yu Che mentioned.

But that was too embarrassing, so I didn't try it out just now.

When Yu Che brought it up again, with Yu Zhe in front of her, Qi Xinye couldn't help but fall into deep thought.

Xiao Zhe did far more than just a small favor this time; he changed the fate of the Qi family, which naturally changed Qi Xinye's own fate as well.

Since that's the case, what's there to be ashamed of? For Xiao Zhe's sake, nothing is too much to do, right?

Thinking of this, Qi Xinye stood up from her seat and went to Yu Zhe's side.

Under Yu Zhe's questioning gaze, her face turned red, and she bowed slightly. This bow, however, allowed Yu Zhe to have a complete view of the beautiful scenery.

Qi Xinye closed her eyes and, with almost all her strength, spoke clearly to Yu Zhe in a soft voice.

"Owner…"

puff!

What kind of shameful play is this? Oh, I see. Looking at Yu Che's thumbs up, I know this is the soul she was talking about.

but…

"Even a real maid wouldn't call someone that! What are you thinking, Sister Ye!"

"Really?" Qi Xinye blinked. "But it's like that on TV too."

"What kind of animation channel or variety show are you watching?!"

Yu Zhe rubbed his temples: "Anyway, Sister Ye, don't call me that. You've been fooled by Yu Che. You actually believed what she said. Go and change your clothes back."

Sitting to the side, Yu Che immediately retorted, "Hey! What do you mean I can't be trusted? Brother, you can't say that. Or are you unhappy with the perk I arranged for you?"

"Although what you said seems to make some sense, I still can't trust you."

To be fair, this was really nice!

This topic will be left at that.

Then, Yu Zhe deliberately reminded Qi Xinye: "Sister Ye, let me say one more thing. It's fine for you to wear this in my room, but you can't wear it outside. You have no idea how damaging this outfit is."

Upon hearing this, Qi Xinye immediately stood up: "Of course! I was going to wear this for Xiao Zhe, and it's only for Xiao Zhe! I'll go change back into my clothes now."

Wow, that's a really reassuring statement.

Taking advantage of the moment when Qi Xinye went to the dressing room to change clothes, they...

Zixiao, who had been quiet all along, started clearing away the dishes: "Brother and Yuche, are you full? If you are, I'll go wash the dishes first."

Yu Che patted her stomach: "I'm full."

Yu Zhe was full, of course, but he had a question: "Zi Xiao, the maids will clean up the dishes. We're in an apartment, aren't you going to rest for a while when we get back to the villa?"

Besides, we just finished eating and chatted for so long, why didn't you clean up? You had to pick the moment when Sister Ye was leaving.

Zixiao picked up a stack of plates, and her answer confirmed Yuzhe's guess: "Hey, it's because Sister Xinye suddenly said she wanted to be a maid or something. If I don't hurry up and clean up the dishes, won't she take all the work from me?"

They're all such a handful, always trying to steal Zixiao's job.