Sister, can I become a maid too?

Chapter 43 You're a Good Person

"Um... actually, there's something I'd like to ask you for a favor."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yubai inwardly exclaimed "Whoa!" knowing that the main event was finally about to begin.

This request... is most likely the real reason behind her unusual behavior today.

Jiang Yubai originally thought she was short of money and wanted to get an advance on her salary, so he had mentioned it earlier.

If it's not this... then what could it be?

Jiang Yubai couldn't help but become curious and nodded:

"Okay, go ahead."

Lin Jianxia pursed her lips, her voice softening slightly:

"I wanted to ask, would you be willing to... take some time to talk to Wanwan?"

?

"No, you've been building up this for so long, stammering for ages, just to say this?" Jiang Yubai was almost at a loss for words. "I thought you were going to ask me to bomb the school."

I thought they were going to do something serious, but it turns out they just went to chat.

He casually remarked:

"It's just a chat, sure, when are we going?"

Hearing Jiang Yubai agree so readily, Lin Jianxia didn't show any relief. Instead, her eyes darted around even more, and she even turned her head away guiltily to the side.

"One, always."

Jiang Yubai: "?"

He stood there stunned for a moment before hesitantly asking, "No, I don't think I heard you clearly. You said... when were we going?"

Lin Jianxia's ears turned even redder, and she dared not meet his gaze at all.

"It's...it's always been like this..."

Jiang Yubai stared at her for a while, then finally couldn't help but ask, "Today is today, tomorrow is tomorrow, but which day is it all?"

Lin Jianxia thought for a moment, then said uncertainly:

"Every day?"

Jiang Yubai: "?"

"Lin Jianxia," he sighed softly, his tone becoming subtle, "I admit it was wrong of me to ask you to bring breakfast to my room, but you don't have to treat me like this, do you?"

"I'm telling the truth!"

Seeing that Jiang Yubai didn't believe her, Lin Jianxia became a little anxious.

"...You mean, you want me to spend every day talking to your sister?" Jiang Yubai gave her a subtle look. "What are you trying to do? Find a boyfriend for your sister?"

"No, that's not true!"

Lin Jianxia was so angry that she subconsciously raised her hand to punch him, but she pulled it back halfway through the air.

Why is this person's head full of weird and strange things!

She pursed her lips and lowered her voice: "It's...it's to help Wanwan get treatment."

cure?

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yubai abandoned his playful mood and frowned, saying:

"Cure illnesses? Can you cure them just by chatting?"

It's not that he doesn't believe it, it's just that this method... is a bit unbelievable.

Lin Jianxia was silent for a few seconds before speaking softly, "I think I told you before, Wanwan wasn't born unable to speak; it was something she developed later in life."

"Yes," Jiang Yubai nodded readily, "I remember."

"Formed later in life..."

As if she had thought of something, Lin Jianxia's eyes darkened.

"Anyway, the reasons are complicated. By the time I realized it, Wanwan had already... become like this."

She pursed her lips, seemingly unwilling to elaborate, and continued in a low voice:

"The psychologist I took Wanwan to see before said that her situation is quite complicated and is related to her experiences and personality. There is no specific medicine that can cure it."

"The doctor said... if she really wants to get better, the key is still up to her."

Jiang Yubai listened quietly until this moment, then nodded and asked curiously:

"So, what does this have to do with me going to chat with her?"

Lin Jianxia did not answer immediately, but said softly:

"The doctor also said that the way to help Wanwan get better is actually very simple... just let her go out more, interact with more people, and not always stay alone."

At this point, she gave a wry smile:

"But apart from me, her older sister, Wanwan almost never communicates with others. Even when facing teachers at school, she can only nod or shake her head at most."

"...except for one person."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yubai hesitated for a moment and pointed to himself:

"......I?"

"Yes," Lin Jianxia nodded, "At first I didn't really pay attention, I thought it was just a coincidence... or rather, just something new for a while."

"After all, Wanwan has had brief moments of interest in certain things before, but usually after a few days, she would completely ignore them."

Her voice lowered, tinged with a muffled, conflicted tone: "It wasn't until yesterday that I realized I might have been wrong."

"You seem to be quite different to Wanwan."

Jiang Yubai didn't dare to respond for a moment.

Because he knew in his heart that if what Lin Jianxia said was true—

Lin Tingwan seems to treat him... quite differently.

From Lin Jianxia's perspective, her younger sister was only willing to pass him notes and chat with him briefly, which already surprised her immensely.

But Jiang Yubai knew that things might be even more complicated than Lin Jianxia had imagined...

A more radical approach?

He coughed lightly: "So... you want me to spend every day chatting with Lin Tingwan?"

"....yes."

Seemingly realizing that her request was somewhat unreasonable, Lin Jianxia bit her lower lip, raised her head, and looked earnestly at Jiang Yubai:

"I don't need the salary. If you're willing, I'll cook three meals for you every day from now on, even if it's just... like this morning, I'll bring them to your bedside."

Her voice trembled slightly, clearly indicating that she had mustered a great deal of courage.

Lin Jianxia knew that her request was actually a bit excessive.

After all, they are in their final year of high school, and time is so tight. Wanwan is always quiet and doesn't say anything... Jiang Yubai has no relation to them and has no reason to help them.

But... for the first time in all these years, she saw hope that Wanwan would get better.

She absolutely cannot give up.

Seeing her like this, Jiang Yubai on the other side twitched his lips and couldn't help but complain:

"Lin Jianxia... what image do you have of me? A heartless landlord who exploits child laborers?"

Lin Jianxia, ​​who was almost in tears, was stunned when she heard these words, and the sob that was about to come out of her mouth was blocked back.

She opened her mouth to retort, but Jiang Yubai casually waved his hand, his tone lazy:

"You'll still get your salary paid as usual, since it'll all end up going back to me through rent anyway. What if you can't pay the rent and start crying?"

Lin Jianxia retorted angrily, "I wasn't crying!"

Jiang Yubai ignored her words and shrugged, saying, "Alright, alright, I'll chat with you then."

"But let me make this clear first—if I go there one day and she ignores me, that doesn't mean I'm slacking off."

Even though she had expected it beforehand, when Jiang Yubai actually agreed, Lin Jianxia was still overwhelmed with a bittersweet feeling that left her speechless for a moment.

She pursed her lips, her voice as soft as a feather falling to the ground:

"Jiang Yubai... Thank you, you really are a good person."

Jiang Yubai: "?"

No, I was just trying to help, and you turn around and give me a card?

"Never say that to me again," he said solemnly. "You can praise me for whatever you want, just don't praise me for being a good person."

Lin Jianxia blinked blankly, and although she didn't quite understand, she nodded subconsciously.

Jiang Yubai snapped his fingers in satisfaction:

"Exactly. Besides, I'm not losing out—being able to chat with beautiful girls every day is something many people would kill for."

"By the way, when is the most convenient time for me to chat with you every day?"

Lin Jianxia's eyes lit up, with a hint of cautious probing:

"How about... now?"