Sister, can I become a maid too?

Chapter 38 A Pure Master-Servant Relationship

"Hello, the total is 792 yuan. Would you like to pay by card or cash?"

Jiang Yubai thought for a moment, but didn't rush to pay. Instead, he turned to look at the girl beside him:

"Hey Lin Jianxia, ​​aren't you going to look at your clothes?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Jianxia, ​​whose lips had been slightly upturned, immediately hardened her expression and spoke stiffly:

"Jiang, you only need to mind your own business. I don't need to."

Jiang Yubai almost burst out laughing.

Turning my head, I saw that the receptionist was also pursing her lips, but out of professionalism, she was trying her best to maintain a perfect service smile.

no way.

After all, this guy next to me said "Don't come within three meters," but he was more enthusiastic than anyone else when picking out clothes.

With that deliberately serious little face, it's just so funny no matter how you look at it.

But...

Lin Jianxia's fashion sense is truly impeccable.

Although she herself always wore a blue and white school uniform, this "stylist" was more professional than a sales assistant, managing to put together three complete outfits for her in this small store.

I have a feeling this guy seems happier than him...

I've started playing a real-life version of Love Nikki.

Jiang Yu paid, picked up the two large bags, and tilted his head to ask:

"Shall we go grocery shopping?"

As soon as she finished speaking, the receptionist's eyes lit up, her gaze darting back and forth between the two of them before she frantically winked at the sales assistant beside her.

Upon hearing this, Lin Jianxia nodded subconsciously.

But when she saw the receptionist's meaningful smile, her expression froze, as if she suddenly understood something, and she turned around and hurriedly walked out.

As Jiang Yubai walked out of the store carrying two large bags of clothes, he immediately saw Lin Jianxia standing under a tree not far away, glaring at him angrily.

He couldn't help but complain, "Lin Jianxia, ​​why are you running so fast?"

"Jiang Yubai!" Lin Jianxia was furious. "What did you mean, 'go buy groceries'?!"

Jiang Yubai pretended not to know:

"What? Didn't we agree to go grocery shopping after buying clothes? I was waiting for you to cook for me."

Lin Jianxia choked for a moment upon hearing this, then said urgently in a low voice, "That's true... but don't mention this in front of them!"

"Huh? Why?"

Jiang Yubai blinked, looking very eager to learn.

Lin Jianxia squinted and stared at his face for a long time, but all she saw was a genuine look of doubt.

She pursed her lips, but still spoke:

"Because...because if we go grocery shopping together, people might mistakenly think we're...we're doing *that*."

"What misunderstanding?" Jiang Yubai still looked puzzled.

"......."

That sounds a bit fake.

Lin Jianxia finally realized that this bastard Chun Chun was just teasing her again.

She gritted her teeth and said in a dangerous tone, "Jiang Yubai, if you keep pretending, you'll have to buy the groceries yourself later."

"Pfft... Hahahaha~"

Jiang Yubai finally couldn't help but laugh out loud.

He chuckled for a moment, then waved his hand and spoke under Lin Jianxia's murderous gaze:

"It's not as serious as you make it out to be. Maybe they just think we're siblings?"

"Look at the way they're acting! Do they think we're siblings?!" Lin Jianxia exclaimed angrily. "Besides, what sibling goes grocery shopping together?!"

"They're not just siblings, they sometimes go grocery shopping together," Jiang Yubai thought for a moment, "For example... um... for example..."

He suddenly got stuck.

Lin Jianxia narrowed her eyes: "Like what? Just tell me."

"......."

"......."

Jiang Yubai stood there like a statue for a long time, then immediately changed his tune:

"That's not important, as long as we know that we are completely innocent, that's all that matters."

These words actually made Lin Jianxia feel a little better, thinking that this person could be quite eloquent at times.

She turned her face away with satisfaction and casually asked:

"That's more like it. So next time someone asks what our relationship is, you should know how to answer, right?"

Jiang Yubai stroked his chin and spoke uncertainly:

"Hmm... a purely platonic master-servant relationship?"

"?"

Lin Jianxia was so angry that she kicked him in the butt:

"Jiang Yubai!"

Seeing that she was really about to attack, Jiang Yubai quickly dodged to the side:

"Hey, hey, hey, we're still in front of someone's shop! Your handsy behavior makes it look more like a couple flirting!"

Lin Jianxia originally wanted to add more, but upon hearing this, she paused, and her cheeks flushed slightly.

She gritted her teeth, then glared at him before turning and walking away angrily.

Jiang Yubai nodded in satisfaction and quickened his pace to follow behind her.

Ha, trying to fight me.

Just in case, he asked again, "By the way, shall we go buy groceries now?"

"...Say one more word, and I'll poison you to death!"

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After walking for only four or five minutes, Lin Jianxia stopped in front of a bustling vegetable market.

The cement ground was wet, and fruit and vegetable stalls lined both sides. The air was filled with the smells of dirt and fish, and there was a lot of noise.

Jiang Yubai looked around hesitantly and said, "Uh...aren't we going to the supermarket?"

"Young Master Jiang, this is the old town. The supermarkets you mentioned are all in the new district," Lin Jianxia rolled her eyes. "Besides, the vegetables here are cheap and fresh, why would we need to go to the supermarket?"

Jiang Yubai didn't insist and nodded in agreement, "Okay, you're the head chef, I'll do whatever you say."

Lin Jianxia didn't respond verbally, but the corners of her mouth subtly curved into a smile.

She had only taken two steps inside when she turned back as if she remembered something: "Oh right, I haven't asked you what you want to eat yet."

"I'm easygoing, I'm not picky about food," Jiang Yubai said, his eyes scanning the stalls on both sides with curiosity. "Just see what you and your sister want to eat."

This was his first time visiting such an open-air market.

After all, my mom usually prepares all the ingredients for our family. Even if I buy some myself occasionally, I just buy them at the supermarket.

Seeing Jiang Yubai's eager expression, Lin Jianxia pointed to the stall next to her:

"Hey, why don't you try buying them yourself? Let's start with two pounds of potatoes."

"Should I buy it? Sure, sure." Jiang Yubai blinked and immediately agreed.

He handed the clothes to Lin Jianxia, ​​then turned and enthusiastically approached the stall, asking the auntie who was arranging vegetables:

"Auntie, how much are the potatoes?"

The auntie selling goods glanced at him.

A clean, off-white coat, a delicate face, and a curious expression—he looked like a student who didn't frequent the market much.

She smiled and said, "Young man, it's two yuan a pound."

Hearing this, Lin Jianxia instinctively wanted to speak up and remind him, but Jiang Yubai had already readily nodded:

"Okay, then weigh out two pounds for me... Auntie, remember to give me the good ones, not the rotten ones."

As soon as the words left her mouth, Lin Jianxia's anxious expression turned into utter speechlessness.

When Jiang Yubai took the packaged potatoes and turned around excitedly to take credit, he was met with Lin Jianxia's deep gaze.

Jiang Yubai: "......."

Why does that look... like she's looking at an idiot?