Sister, can I become a maid too?

Chapter 62 My mom said...be careful.

"Our homeroom teacher has already told you about the specifics, right?"

Jiang Yubai tossed a piece of yam into his mouth, speaking casually.

"Actually, it's nothing. It's just that someone was spreading rumors and gossiping about me and Lin Tingwan behind my back. I couldn't stand it, so I flipped that person's table."

"Where are the people who spread rumors?" Qin Huiyi frowned, completely disregarding whether it was a fight or someone overturning a table. "Won't they secretly retaliate against you later?"

Jiang Yubai shrugged:

"He was just unlucky; he happened to run into school leaders who were coming down for an inspection. Plus, he lost so much face, so he ended up transferring schools himself."

Hearing this, Lin Jianxia finally couldn't hold back any longer:

"Does this have anything to do with Wanwan?"

Jiang Yubai had told her that the guy surnamed Dong was punished by the school for spreading rumors about him and Zhao Yun, but she hadn't taken it seriously...

This guy didn't mention Wanwan at all!

She wondered why Aunt Qin would suddenly ask about this... Turns out her own sister was the person involved!

Hearing this, Jiang Yubai let out an awkward "uh" and said:

"...I'm just afraid you'd worry unnecessarily if you knew."

Because Qin Huiyi was present, Lin Jianxia didn't dare to have a proper "discussion" with Jiang Yubai.

She gritted her teeth, her gaze unconsciously falling on her younger sister.

No, it's one thing if Wanwan doesn't sit next to me, but next to that bastard Jiang Yubai...

How could she not even tell her older sister about something so important!

Faced with her older sister's resentful gaze, Lin Tingwan simply ate her meal quietly, seemingly oblivious to the topic at the table, as if she weren't the main character in the matter.

Seeing her sister's detached attitude, Lin Jianxia could only turn her resentful gaze to Jiang Yubai and give him a "you wait" look.

Jiang Yubai pretended not to see it and put another piece of pork rib on Lin Tingwan's plate.

"Here, eat more, your sister has been stewing it for a long time."

Qin Huiyi, who was standing to the side, watched the little interaction between the three of them with great interest. Seeing that the time was right, she leisurely said:

"Alright, alright, I just happened to be passing by and stopped by. I didn't expect to get such a good meal."

She turned her gaze to Lin Jianxia and said with a smile, "Jianxia, ​​you've really worked hard today. This meal is especially to your liking; your cooking is excellent."

As she spoke, she looked at Lin Tingwan, who was sitting quietly next to Jiang Yubai, and softened her voice even more:

"Tingwan, Auntie is also very happy to meet you today. Thank you for your hospitality."

Lin Tingwan raised her head slightly, hesitated for a moment, and then nodded gently.

Qin Huiyi chuckled softly, stood up, and said:

"I have some things to do this afternoon, so I won't bother you young people any longer."

"Huh? Mom, you're leaving already?" Jiang Yu was taken aback. "Then what are you here for?"

"Come and see how my precious son's new life is going," Qin Huiyi glanced at him, "Now it seems... I don't need to worry at all."

Lin Jianxia subconsciously stood up as well:

"Auntie, let me see you off..."

Upon hearing this, Qin Huiyi was taken aback, and even Jiang Yubai couldn't help but cast a subtle glance at her.

Under their intense gazes, Lin Jianxia belatedly realized—

This doesn't seem like... my own home!

Her face flushed red, and she was so embarrassed that she didn't know what to say, but Qin Huiyi opposite her smiled and said:

"It's Auntie who's bothering you this time. You and Tingwan can continue eating."

She turned to look at her son:

"Jiang Yubai, come and see me off."

"Huh?" Jiang Yubai had just picked up a chicken wing when he heard this, and stared blankly at the door. He hesitated and said, "Uh...have a safe trip?"

Upon hearing this, Qin Huiyi's expression visibly darkened:

"I told you to use your legs, not your mouth!"

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

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In the corridor.

Jiang Yubai carefully left the door ajar before turning around with a hint of helplessness:

"Mom, I'm eating right now."

"Stop talking nonsense. Will you starve to death if you miss a few minutes?" Qin Huiyi said irritably. "Tell me honestly, which of those two sisters have you got your eye on?"

"Mom, why do you always use such vulgar language? Have you ever considered signing up for a stand-up comedy show and having a competition with someone?"

Qin Huiyi glanced at the door and lowered her voice:

"Don't distract me, just tell everyone, and I promise I won't tell anyone."

Jiang Yubai sighed helplessly:

"Mom, other parents go to great lengths to prevent their sons from dating too early, but you? If I told them, would you be sending a matchmaker over next?"

But Qin Huiyi heard these words in a completely different way:

"So you do have someone you like? Is it the older sister or the younger sister?"

To be honest, she still preferred her older sister a bit more—she was good-looking, polite, and her cooking and housework skills were impeccable.

Of course, it's perfectly fine with my younger sister too. She looks so well-behaved and has such a great temperament.

"What's wrong with that?" Jiang Yubai said helplessly. "Didn't Lin Jianxia tell you that I just invited her to cook because her food is delicious?"

"Is that all?"

Jiang Yubai nodded: "That's settled."

"Oh, right," Qin Huiyi said slowly, "I also called that bookstore that was going to raise its rent... to ask them about it."

She didn't continue speaking, but simply gave her son a look.

"That's because the boss's wife acted unfairly," Jiang Yubai immediately retorted. "She didn't sign the contract and cut my salary in half. I'm already being lenient by not suing her."

He straightened his back and spoke emphatically:

"Besides, it's because she doesn't pay wages that Lin Jianxia can't even pay her rent, so I went to help her. Is there a problem with that?"

"no problem."

Qin Huiyi didn't press further, but instead asked, "What were you doing next door just now?"

"I'm treating someone's illness," Jiang Yubai said, pushing her towards the door. "Please, have mercy and leave quickly, I need to go back for dinner."

"If you don't want to talk about it, then don't talk about it. Why try to cure it..."

Qin Huiyi was both amused and exasperated, and slapped his hand away: "Fine, say one last thing."

She paused, her expression turning serious:

"If you really like someone, just go for it openly, Mom won't stop you."

"But you must remember that liking someone is a two-way street. You can't force someone, and you certainly can't use helping someone as an excuse to ask for favors."

"Also, you are in your final year of high school, so there are some things I don't need to say."

Jiang Yubai was both amused and exasperated, and could only nod in agreement:

"I understand, Mom. I will definitely be a good person, uphold the glorious tradition of being a good landlord, and never let you down."

Sigh, I moved here myself just because I'm so craving Lin Jianxia's cooking skills.

Why doesn't anyone believe it?

After much persuasion, Jiang Yubai finally breathed a sigh of relief and turned to go into his room.

At the dining table, Lin Tingwan had already put down her chopsticks, but Lin Jianxia was absentmindedly picking at her rice.

Upon seeing Jiang Yubai return, she immediately looked up, somewhat nervously saying:

"What did Aunt Qin say?"

No, what's wrong with you looking like you're facing a major threat?

Jiang Yubai blinked, suddenly feeling a little like teasing her.

He coughed lightly and said sincerely:

"My mom said...be careful."