Chapter 58: New Clues
Indeed. The maid outfit is a bit too eye-catching.
After all, this isn’t Akihabara’s streets or medieval England. A maid walking on the street is too rare in China.
It attracted a large number of curious glances from strangers, and some people were even taking pictures. After all, in terms of appearance and temperament, Lianbing is a truly authentic maid.
But if it were just this, it would have been fine. At least the first half of the journey to school, although there were quite a few onlookers, didn’t cause me much trouble.
I walked at the front, Ke Ling was happily chatting with Lianbing, and Xinran chimed in now and then. It was quite harmonious. But from the second half onwards, the pressure ratio began to rise exponentially… because the second half was almost all students going to school.
This really reminds me of the time Lianbing confessed to me. However, not seeing the “black and gray” title made me feel more relaxed, while also feeling a bit regretful.
The Yata no Kagami has indeed helped me a lot. Although it all started with that mirror, it was also because of that mirror that I was able to find a sliver of survival in various dangers.
It’s a pity that the me in this world smashed it with a hammer.
So I don’t know about Lianbing’s emotional changes…
“Actually, I’m thinking right now, you, this guy, you did it on purpose, right? You intentionally wore a maid outfit to school.”
“You’re overthinking it, Master. As a maid, this outfit is my work uniform.”
“Really…”
Lianbing’s expression showed no flaws, she looked completely natural.
But given Lianbing’s personality, there are many things she would do just because she “finds it interesting.” In essence, like the priest who loves Mapo Tofu, Lianbing is a hedonist.
However, that was the Lianbing of the past. She would do things like this to tease me, disregarding others’ gazes, simply wanting to see me in a difficult situation.
As for the current Lianbing, is she deliberately doing things I dislike? It doesn’t seem like it… But honestly, wearing a maid outfit to school did cause me some trouble, but it wouldn’t go so far as to make me hate it. At least the visual experience is quite good.
“And for you, Master, doesn’t having a maid like me make you feel a sense of superiority? Hehehehe.”
“Well, there’s a little bit of that, after all, you’re so beautiful.”
“Thank you for your compliment, Master.”
“Just speaking the truth.”
Hehehehe, you’re really good at pleasing girls.” “It’s a pity that it’s useless to me. My favorability won’t increase. Instead, it makes me feel disgusted by you and hate you even more.”
It was as if I could hear an additional sentence added after Lianbing’s words. Perhaps it was just my paranoia… but my intuition told me that the compliments I just gave had caused this counterproductive effect.
Ah, why did I say those disgusting, self-deprecating words that I would want to strangle myself for when I recall them?
When did I develop this habit? It must be because I said too many things to please Lan when we were together, and my subconscious remembered it. It’s hard to change it now even if I realize it!
Just as I was regretting it, Xinran, who was next to me, suddenly said.
“I feel like… Juncheng, your interactions with Sister Lian are very natural.”
“Really? Isn’t this normal?”
I answered immediately, partly to avoid revealing any flaws, but also as a sign of guilt.
Xinran’s intuition is still as sharp as ever, noticing something amiss even from such small details.
“Very normal… No, it’s so natural that it’s like we’ve known each other for a long time as close friends. Isn’t that unusual? But you only became friends recently, right?”
“…Maybe we just get along well, right, Lianbing?”
“You are correct, Master.”
I felt like her words were a bit perfunctory. Please cooperate with me properly at this time.
Didn’t you say that now is not the time to stimulate Xinran and the others’ emotions?
“Actually, I personally believe it’s just because Master has a special affinity for maid outfits, hehehehe.”
Oh! Brilliant! This way, everything can be attributed to my personal preference, and they won’t suspect our relationship… No, wait, isn’t this also a trap for me?
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If that’s the case, then Xinran will…
+Sj.
“Juncheng, do you like maids? Then I’ll wear a maid outfit too.” Light Novel.
I knew it!
Given Xinran’s current desire to be relied upon, she would definitely have the idea of wearing a maid outfit. And after Xinran said this, due to the chain reaction, Ke Ling would also…
“Wait, Sister Xinran, why do you have to wear it! Won’t I be the only one who looks conspicuous if you do… I-I want to wear a maid outfit too!”
I knew it…
“No, what are you guys wearing… Lianbing only had to wear a maid outfit because she lost a bet with me, otherwise who would be willing to wear it?”
“I am willing.”
“Don’t deliberately argue!”
“Although I’m not willing, I don’t want to be the only one left out!”
“Don’t just blindly follow suit!”
Although in a corner of my heart, my instincts were shouting ‘I want to see it!’, from a realistic perspective, it’s impossible to let all three of you wear maid outfits. As for me, I would have to openly admit that I am their brother, and then Xinran and Ke Ling would be unhappy because of the “brother” identity, severely affecting their emotions and amplifying their feelings, leading to extreme reactions.
My sharp mind has already seen through this entire chain reaction!
I won’t let things develop to that extent!
So I have to prevent this development from the root!
“So! We don’t have any spare maid outfits at home, so you two stop making a fuss. Besides, Lianbing learned from the maid at her house, she’s not just doing cosplay, you should be able to tell, right?”
“I can learn.”
“Me too!”
SF Light Novel.
“Yes, I’m willing to teach you too, hehehehe.”
Who are you helping anyway!
In the end, my opinion had no value at all. The three of them were happily discussing maid-related matters, excluding me.
Ahaha… What is this desolate feeling? It looks like it’s decided.
It seems like two more maids will be added to the household.
I really hope my parents can scold them, but unfortunately, my mom is the type who would only say, ‘Oh! So cute! Mom, I want to try wearing one too!’ VTESMi:
It’s truly disheartening. Whether it’s complaining or protesting, it’s all futile.
Whatever, I don’t care anymore!
With such a self-defeating attitude, I simply sealed myself off, filtering everyone out of my world.
After the morning classes were over, A Liang came to my desk.
“Is it the master-servant play that’s popular recently?”
He pushed up his glasses and asked such a silly question with a profound expression.
“Why of a sudden…”
“Because, you see, Ji Lianbing is polite and distant to everyone, but she’s kind to you. So until yesterday, it was rumored that the Young Miss of the Ji Family was already in your pocket. Although many people were still half-believing, today’s special attire has appeared… it’s estimated that 30% of the school wants to kill you now, Juncheng.”
“Ah ha… I don’t know what you’re talking about.”
“To tell you the truth, I’m already used to it.”
Lianbing left early at noon today because her bento was ready, and she had arranged to have lunch with Xinran and Ke Ling when she went to school this morning. I was directly abandoned.
“Completely numb then. Forget it, as long as you’re happy, I’m not here to talk about this.”
“Is there something else?”
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My spirits lifted. What A Liang had to tell me might be an important clue about the Master of Fate.
“Yes, Juncheng, you asked me to keep an eye out for any special guys around, right? You know all the weirdos in our class… But I’ve noticed that some other high schools seem to have strange people recently.”
“Other high schools? Which high school?”
“Forestry High School. The person I want to talk about also suddenly transferred there. She’s in her third year…”
Before A Liang could finish, a cheerful voice interrupted him. **said.
“I know about that!”
Yingnuo Gao suddenly appeared from nowhere, slinging her arm around me and A Liang like a good buddy.
“Are you talking about Xu Jiaojiao from Forestry High?”
“Oh, you know her too? As expected of someone who eavesdrops…”
“Go to hell! I’ll deal with you later… Besides, everyone knows about this! She’s super famous recently!”
“What? What about her? What’s so special about that girl?”
“Well, that girl is very popular.”
What? That’s it? Very popular?
What’s so special about that…
There are plenty of popular people.
It’s unreasonable.
Being beautiful is the ultimate logic.
“I heard she even has a fan club?”
“What’s strange about that? Lianbing has one too.”
“No, her fans are more like devoted cultists… it’s quite creepy.”
Devoted cultists… mind control ability?
This is indeed somewhat similar to Destiny Power.
“And the biggest difference between her and Ji Lianbing is that Xu Jiao…”
A Liang paused, and said frankly.
“She’s not beautiful at all.”
