novellhall Chapter 78 Jiang Yubai, I never want to again...
Chapter 78 Jiang Yubai, I never want to again...
Chapter 78 Jiang Yubai, I never want to again...
No, it should be that I could never even dream of such a view.
Lin Jianxia in front of me...
The black and white dress has a well-fitting cut, with layers of lace and ribbons intertwined on the body, creating an intricate pattern that is not cumbersome.
The skirt flowed loosely to her calves, pure white stockings covered her small feet, and below that were a pair of shiny black leather shoes.
The girl's long hair was unbound, flowing down to her waist like ink and satin, revealing a pair of bright red little ears.
On her head was a pure white lace headband, with delicate openwork patterns along the edges, which made her already pretty face appear even whiter and clearer.
At this moment, she quietly clasped her hands in front of her lower abdomen, her eyes slightly lowered, her posture upright, looking like a well-behaved little maid waiting for her master.
That's right... it's a maid.
Jiang Yubai had practically banned the word "maid" for a while now, but he never dreamed...
Lin Jianxia was actually dressed in such an exquisite maid outfit, standing prettily at his door.
He let out a soft "uh," and even had an urge to turn around and get into bed.
I always feel like I'm still dreaming and need to wake up again.
Lin Jianxia, on the other side, noticed his gaze lingering on her, and the blush on her ears gradually spread to her cheeks.
His hands, clasped together, unconsciously tightened, yet he still forced himself not to look away.
Jiang Yubai was completely baffled as to what she was up to, and dared not make any rash moves.
So the two of them stood facing each other, and for a moment they were locked in a stalemate.
Finally, Jiang Yubai broke the silence: "By the way... what's for breakfast today?"
The young maid in front of him was clearly taken aback, her expression somewhat blank, as if she hadn't expected his first words to be like this.
"It's... pan-fried dumplings," she answered softly, "and soy milk and fried eggs..."
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The fried dumplings, soy milk, and fried eggs were all bought downstairs; Lin Jianxia was unusually not cooking today.
It wasn't that she found it troublesome or was lazy, but rather that she really couldn't bear to have oil splattered on this dress.
Jiang Yubai glanced at the dining table and nodded, "Okay, let's eat first."
Lin Jianxia, who was standing to the side, moved her lips as if she wanted to say something, but in the end she just silently followed behind him.
This breakfast was even more dull than usual.
Jiang Yubai kept his head down the whole time, slowly eating the fried dumplings and fried eggs, looking like he wasn't fully awake yet.
His gaze never fell on Lin Jianxia, as if her carefully chosen maid outfit was no different from her usual school uniform.
Lin Jianxia sipped her soy milk slowly, occasionally glancing at him with a look of confusion and a hint of bewilderment.
Jiang Yubai put down his chopsticks, wiped his mouth, and stood up, saying, "I'm done eating. I'm going back to catch up on some sleep."
Lin Jianxia looked up and stared blankly at his back as he turned and walked back into the room. After a while, she softly said "Oh".
The sound was hollow, falling into the quiet living room, and was quickly drowned out by the sound of the door closing.
She sat alone at the dining table for a while longer, her eyes still filled with lingering confusion.
The remaining soy milk on the table had cooled down, and the soft-boiled egg had slowly solidified.
She looked down at the intricate hem of her dress, then looked up at Jiang Yubai's tightly closed door.
He didn't even offer a single comment.
Lin Jianxia slowly stood up, the chair legs dragging on the floor with a scraping sound.
She didn't clear the dishes; she simply turned around slowly and walked back to her room step by step.
Standing in front of the small entryway, that familiar sense of bewilderment welled up again.
My nose is so sore...
The light maid outfit suddenly felt incredibly heavy, so heavy that it made it hard to breathe.
I can't go back to my room, my sister is still here...
When Lin Jianxia came to her senses again, she realized that she was already sitting in a small toilet stall.
She hugged her knees and buried her face in her arms.
What?!
We already agreed... we even pinky swore that neither of us would get angry...
She always thought that things would be alright after she apologized.
But Jiang Yubai's attitude... remained lukewarm, as if there was a transparent wall between them.
She tried her best.
Trying hard to find topics to talk about, trying to get back to how things were before, and learning from what Jiang Yubai did before, pushing away those drafts filled with trivial feelings time and time again.
I was angry because of the word "maid"... Well, how about I come to you now dressed as a maid?
You just wanted to see me wear this, didn't you...?
I used to hate the term "maid" so much, feeling that I was inferior and just a servant who served tea and water.
Maid outfits, on the other hand, serve no purpose other than to please others.
She even thought that if Jiang Yubai dared to force her to wear such clothes, she would rather leave this place with her sister.
Can....
Jiang Yu hadn't mentioned it at all, yet she secretly bought it herself and willingly wore it.
Actually... it's really good-looking.
She got up quietly before dawn today, hid from her sister, changed her clothes, and repeatedly adjusted her headband and skirt in front of the mirror.
My heart was filled with trepidation, yet also with a touch of anticipation.
You'll like it, right?
That maid-obsessed idiot, he'll definitely like it.
How could it have turned out like this?
He didn't laugh, he wasn't surprised, and he didn't even glance at him twice.
Am I not good-looking?
Lin Jianxia raised her head blankly.
The mirror in front of me reflected a pale face, with redness around the eyes, wet eyelashes, and tears welling up in the eyes.
She paused for a moment, then belatedly raised her hand, her fingertips touching something cold and wet.
What...?
Tears rolled down her cheeks, sliding down her chin and dripping onto the intricate lace skirt, leaving a small, dark, damp stain.
I tried to wipe them with the back of my hand, but the more I wiped, the more tears I cried, and I couldn't get them clean no matter what I did.
at last....
Lin Jianxia finally gave up, hugged her knees, and buried her face deeply in her arms.
"The summer breeze... I'll always remember it..."
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"Say it clearly...you love me..."
I saw your cool smile... and... your shy moments too.
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A soft, nasal humming sounded in the small cubicle.
"Summer Breeze" is her favorite song.
Perhaps it was because the pace of reality was too heavy that she longed for those light, sun-drenched days.
I long for summer when the breeze brushes against my hair, and I long for the kind of pure and sweet love described in songs.
The summer breeze... is blowing warmly...
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"Through the hair...through the ear..."
The voice grew softer and softer, and trembled more and more.
In the end, only a faint whisper remained, dissipating into the quiet air.
She sniffed and said to herself in an almost inaudible voice, "Jiang Yubai, I never want to..."
'
The last few words were never uttered completely.
They evaporated silently in the dim light, like water vapor.