Sister, can I become a maid too?

Chapter 30 The Great Landlord Jiang is About to Arrive at His Faithful New Home

"Uh... Lin..."

Just as Jiang Yubai stood frozen in place, unsure of what to say, Lin Tingwan finally made a move.

The girl straightened up, pulled out the textbook for the first class of the afternoon from the mountain of books, and began to read it.

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

No, they're completely ignoring him.

It's understandable, though, since Lin Jianxia mentioned that her younger sister was very resistant to going to school and could stay in her room all day by herself at home.

This quiet girl, upon arriving at school, was immediately harassed by herself, then her classmates spread rumors about her, and finally, her deskmate flipped her desk, almost starting a fight...

Now, she just woke up and found that her troublesome classmate was staring at her intently.

Like a thug...

Jiang Yubai asked himself honestly, if he were Lin Tingwan, he would have probably already lost all the goodwill he had.

Moreover, looking back now, the attention she paid to me at home was less like affection and more like curiosity towards a guest.

...Wouldn't that be even more disastrous?

Jiang Yubai sighed inwardly, but didn't try to salvage his image. He simply took out a textbook from under the table and casually flipped through it.

.....

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In the following days, Jiang Yubai did not see Dong Chengze in class again.

The last time I saw him was during a break between classes one afternoon.

Dong Chengze walked into the classroom alone, packed his schoolbag without saying a word, and left the school that afternoon.

At first, there were some whispers in the class, but during the class meeting, the homeroom teacher solemnly walked to the podium and announced the final decision:

"Regarding Dong Chengze's situation, after discussion at the school affairs meeting and in consideration of his and his parents' wishes, the transfer procedures have now been completed."

"The school has always adhered to the principle of teaching and nurturing students first, and we hope that all students will take this as a lesson and focus their energy on their studies and personal growth."

"The campus is a place where we learn and grow. Every student should learn to respect others and be responsible for themselves."

"I don't want to see this happen a second time."

After he finished speaking, the classroom fell silent.

Jiang Yubai glanced at Lin Tingwan, who was still reading with her eyes down. Outside the window, the sycamore leaves rustled, as if that chaotic interlude had gradually drifted away with the summer breeze.

Oh right, after the first day, he originally thought that his older sister, Lin Jianxia, ​​would take over the classes in place of her younger sister.

After all... the first impression I made wasn't very good.

But when he handed her the notebook with the cookies the next day, the girl didn't even lift her eyelids.

Jiang Yubai's heart sank, and he immediately realized something was wrong.

Just as he expected, it was Lin Tingwan sitting there.

Not just the next day, but for the entire following week, it was always this perpetually silent younger sister who appeared in the classroom.

She always sat quietly, reading with her eyes down, occasionally glancing out the window but never interacting with anyone.

Her delicate face seemed veiled in a thin mist, like a beautiful but lifeless doll.

To be honest, Jiang Yubai felt that if he were in that situation, he probably would also hate going to school.

For the entire week, Lin Tingwan did not have the slightest communication with anyone—she did nothing but flip through books.

If he had to spend a day like that, he probably wouldn't have been able to take it anymore.

Friday arrived in the blink of an eye.

As soon as the school bell rang and Jiang Yubai pushed his bicycle out of the school gate, his cell phone vibrated in his pocket—it was his landlord, Li Xia, calling.

"Hello, Young Master Jiang?"

The voice on the other end of the phone was polite and tentative.

Jiang Yubai's eyelids twitched upon hearing this:

"Please just call me Xiao Jiang. I'm afraid that calling me that might make me feel like I've traveled back to the Republican era film set one day."

Although she didn't understand the sarcasm in the second half of his sentence at all, Li Xia still smiled and corrected herself:

"Hey, Xiao Jiang, I've finished tidying up that house you asked me to clean up before."

Hearing this, Jiang Yubai stopped his bicycle, somewhat surprised, and said, "Didn't you say it wouldn't be finished until the weekend?"

"I was expecting it to be over the weekend, but I went in this morning to test the formaldehyde levels, and they were all within the acceptable range. I figured I might as well take advantage of the free time today and get all the furniture arranged."

"I just finished setting everything up, so I called right away... Do you want to come over and take a look?"

What is there to hesitate about?

"Okay, Aunt Li, wait for me a moment, I'll be right there."

After hanging up the phone, Jiang Yubai immediately turned his bike around and rode towards Jinxiu New Village.

It has to be said that it is indeed convenient; in just a few minutes, he had already turned into the gate of the community.

Jiang Yubai parked his bicycle casually next to the apartment building and quickly went upstairs.

In the fifth-floor hallway, Landlord Li was already waiting at the door, and waved with a smile as soon as he appeared:

"Come here, Xiao Jiang, come and take a look!"

Jiang Yubai glanced at the familiar security door on the other side, a slight smile playing on his lips, and followed the landlord through the open door.

The moment Jiang Yubai stepped inside, his eyes lit up.

The original dark yellow walls have been painted light gray, and a bright ceiling light has been installed in the center of the living room.

A beige fabric sofa is placed against the wall, and opposite it is a light wood cabinet and a wall-mounted TV.

The entire space features a clean color scheme and crisp lines, exuding a simple and bright feel.

"Because this house is large, the rent has always been high, and it used to be vacant with no one renting it," Landlord Li said with a smile. "Now it's perfect for you, Xiao Jiang."

She reached out and handed over a set of keys:

"Here, there are four keys in total. I didn't keep any for myself. If you need more, just ask me to make more copies."

Jiang Yubai snapped out of his daze, reached out and took it, and politely thanked him.

"Thank you for your help, Aunt Li."

"Oh, it's no trouble at all," Li Xia said with a smile, waving her hand. "You can take a look yourself first. If you need anything or are not satisfied with anything, just let me know. I'll be going now, so I won't disturb you while you pack."

After saying that, she turned around and closed the door. Footsteps echoed in the hallway and gradually faded away.

Jiang Yubai put away the key, then walked around the house again, becoming increasingly satisfied.

This house is considered a "luxury" in this old neighborhood, with a three-bedroom, one-living room layout and a very spacious area, so the rent is naturally not low.

It used to be impossible to rent out, but now it's a bargain for him.

What's even more remarkable is that Li, the landlord, truly put his heart into it.

Not only were the walls and floors completely renovated, but the furniture, such as the refrigerator and TV, was also brand new. Even the Wi-Fi was set up and the password was posted on the router. You can really just move in with your bags.

I've decided. I'll go back and pack my things, and move in tomorrow.

Jiang Yubai nodded in satisfaction and was about to push open the door and walk out when he suddenly stopped.

Wait a minute, does Lin Jianxia still not know that she's here?

Jiang Yubai stroked his chin, his eyes lighting up.

Let's go visit some friends!