At 3 a.m., the landmines in front of the station

"Luckily it was a short-term rental, otherwise I would have really suggested she move to a better neighborhood."

Despite having only met once, Su Che unconsciously began to consider things from the other person's perspective, and this dangerous signal silently spread in his mind.

Not long after——

Ding dong.

The elevator beeped, the door opened and I turned right, following the instructions in the message to room 2306.

Along both sides of the corridor, a door appears every five or six steps, and from inside the door, one can hear sounds similar to those heard in a love hotel. The further one goes in, the more unsettling it becomes.

Su Che was a well-informed person. He thought to himself that he had even heard the sounds from behind a wooden wall in "Riverside Cafe". How could this crude formation disturb his Dao heart?

He snorted coldly, a disdainful smile playing on his lips, and strode straight toward his target address.

The corridor is very long at both ends, and door number 6 is at the very end on the right.

The door was ajar, and it was clear that Bai Qiao had been waiting for quite some time.

"I am coming."

Su Che didn't need to knock; he simply opened the security door and peered inside.

The interior layout was very classic—a full-length mirror stood by the entrance, and the mirror faced the bathroom.

If you walk forward, the kitchen counter and sink are on your left, where you can cook and wash vegetables.

Below is a washing machine, a front-loading type, which can automatically wash clothes by simply throwing them in. The furniture is of good quality.

Further ahead, there was a computer desk with a white chocolate notebook on it.

The window faces the main entrance; it's on the sunny side and should be very bright during the day.

To see the view from the very back...

"Bai Qiao, are you there? I'm coming in."

Su Che closed the door behind him, changed into the oversized slippers prepared in front of the door, and stepped inside.

Since the entire room is only 25 square meters, the bedroom and kitchen are combined. Overall, it is a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment with no living room. The right side of the room is the large bed, and the wardrobe is against the wall next to the bed. It is small but complete.

Sure enough, after taking only a couple of steps forward, a delightful fragrance wafted over.

Su Che narrowed his eyes slightly and sniffed lightly. He could tell that it was the faint, fresh scent of herbs that Bai Qiao carried, which was very distinctive.

"Young Master, I've been waiting for you for a long time."

The moment I turned to look to the right, a pleasant voice came from the front.

Su Che's gaze lingered on the person kneeling on the bed.

The next second, his pupils contracted sharply.

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……

If there were something in one's memory that could penetrate the heart in an instant and instantly transport one back ten years,

After much thought, Su Che concluded that there was only one possibility—

That is, "all impressions related to Ise-nee".

The woman in front of me, Bai Qiao, was wearing a very high-end black and white maid dress.

Lace headbands, puff sleeves, uniform shoes—everything is included.

Her hairstyle was deliberately styled into soft, side-wave pigtails, and through the gaps peeking out from under her skirt, one could vaguely see her calves wrapped in white stockings.

She lowered her head, her makeup meticulously done, clearly having taken a long time to prepare.

But more important than all of that, the moment Su Che saw her latest image, he had a hallucination—

It's like a dream from many years ago, where Ise-nee stood in front of me and twirled me around, showing off her perfect figure and gorgeous maid outfit—a beautiful scene.

"Young master, what do you think? Do you like this 'Heartfelt' dress? I made it myself."

"……like."

Without hesitation, Su Che gave his answer.

He stepped forward and sat down to Bai Qiao's left.

"Have you been preparing this surprise for me these past few days?" he asked.

"Um…"

Bai Qiao nodded shyly, "The main reason I asked you to come to my house to pick up the clothes is to show the young master whether this maid outfit suits your taste."

She raised her pretty face, displaying her flawless makeup to his full gaze, and said seductively, "This one is the final design I plan to submit for my graduation exam, but the first person in the whole world to see me wearing it is you."

"!"

"Young master, what you want is in the cabinet behind you. You can take it at any time, or you can choose... to keep me company first."

"what……"

Su Che glanced back and saw that the seven uniforms he needed were all packed in the half-open wardrobe. They were bright, gorgeous, and exquisite, and the actual items matched the design drawings perfectly. He could just pick them up and take them away.

However, he wouldn't be so ruthless in his actions.

Given Bai Qiao's meticulous preparations and extensive efforts, he couldn't possibly leave without saying anything.

"I know what you want."

Su Che turned around and said seriously, "And coincidentally, what you are wearing now is something that evokes memories of a long time ago, something I particularly like."

"Really? Young master, you like maid outfits that much?"

"Yes. I like it very much."

Su Che made no secret of how spoiled he had become by Ise-nee, stating frankly, "The same style will produce completely different effects when worn by different people."

Ever since someone from my memories left me, I haven't seen anyone replicate your work with such a high level of perfection, reaching 80-90%. This...makes my heart flutter.

"Ah...only eighty or ninety?"

A hint of disappointment flashed in Bai Qiao's eyes.

She realized that her imitation had failed once again.

Before he arrived, she called Ise to inquire about various details of their interaction that he might like, as well as details of their interactions on special occasions.

Ise-nee provided numerous case studies, all based on her own experience, which are invaluable.

For example, how to bathe the young master, how to please him with words, and how to earn a smile from him.

For example, what does the young master like to eat, what does he like to use, what smells he likes, and what sleeping position he likes?

White Chocolate learned a lot and gained many insights.

No matter how you look at it, the person residing in Su Che's heart has long been occupied by the head maid. No other maid who came later is qualified to replace this position, nor is it possible for her to do so.

This is what troubles white chocolate.

[I've done everything I can to replicate Ise-nee's maid outfit. I've used my expertise, my talent, and poured in a tremendous amount of effort, researching for far too long, to barely achieve a "close resemblance in temperament." But clearly, looks alone aren't enough to capture the young master's heart.]

Last time, I used trickery to control him for more than ten days, imprinting that feeling into his DNA. But a trick is still a trick, and it can't last a lifetime...

White Chocolate still has a conscience.

She had a full set of protective measures, unlike a certain woman who would readily abandon all precautions and deliberately try to have children.

Unlike a certain Xiao, who is purely a repressed pervert and even goes commando while playing the drums.

"Young Master, today... I just want you to see me properly... I want you to remember my face, remember my scent, I want to show you my most authentic self, so... may I serve you for one night as an apprentice maid?"

She paused, her gaze shifting slightly downwards, and said tactfully:

"I mean, the standard procedure."

Su Che glanced at her without changing his expression.

Her expression was quite conflicted, and it was obvious that she had mentally prepared herself for a long time beforehand.

Based on my understanding of her, Bai Qiao was by no means a shy person when it came to matters of the heart.

Her anxiety and insecurity must stem from something else on her mind, or rather, from a point of comparison.

"Okay."

Su Che nodded, cooperating perfectly.

"Just tell me what you want. I'll basically fulfill whatever you need until I leave tomorrow morning."

"Um……"

Upon receiving a positive answer, Bai Qiao's brows finally relaxed.

Adopting a gentle expression, she pleaded:

"Then, young master, would you please hold me as I fall asleep? Also, I'd like to hear you tell me... the whole story about Ise-nee."

……

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Chapter 214 Mid-Autumn Festival - Super Grand Camp

Tonight, Bai Qiao was very well-behaved and listened quietly to the whole story about Ise-nee.

Su Che recounted the story in detail, his expression often downcast, his mood undoubtedly sinking as he recalled the memories.

One can discern just how high the head maid's status was in his heart; this can be judged from the pain conveyed between the lines. Compared to any other woman, Ise had become a ray of light in his life, but now that light is gone, only a deep shadow remains.

Is it good or bad?

She had put all her effort into replicating the top-tier maid outfit, "Heart's Desire," but it was just one of the head maid's 15 custom-made outfits. It had the form but not the spirit, and in the end, it still couldn't give him the most perfect feeling.

It's unclear when exactly, but White Chocolate was no longer content with being just a substitute for the head maid.

Although he carried a mission, and although the mission was considered successful, the mental barrier was so thick that it caused a fatal mistake.

They could have left a spark within ten days, but subconsciously they were unwilling to accept defeat and wanted to compete with Ise-nee's strength in their own way.

[Forced relationships are never sweet, and winning through physical attraction is somewhat unfair. I want him to remember me, to willingly acknowledge me, to recognize me as his personal maid, and to move on from the shadows of his past.]