Be My Maid

“Aww.” Lan Ruobing finally felt full after eating eight pieces of chewing gum in a row.

Including the previous meal… that means nine meals a day would satisfy a normal person.

She counted on her fingers, calculating.

Phew, thank goodness, it’s not too much.

I can afford this appetite.

She patted her chest and thanked Xi Xue.

“No problem.” Xi Xue replied, her fingers casually at her lips as she subtly licked them, recalling the feeling of feeding Ruobing, how Ruobing had taken it into her mouth.

It was a bit like sucking, soft and enveloping, utterly mesmerizing…

She almost felt as if she could see Ruobing and herself in a passionate embrace, their wet, soft touches melding together.

“Gulp!”

Xi Xue swallowed her saliva.

‘Is this Ruobing’s captivating lips? They’re so enticing.’

Her lower body started to tingle.

She wanted to rub her legs together…

…

Later, Lan Ruobing asked Xi Xue if she had eaten.

Xi Xue said she had, and they began to chat.

Their conversation turned to Lan Ruobing summoning a water dragon and encountering the Guard Captain, at which point Xi Xue casually asked:

“Which special ability university do you want to apply to?”

“The National Guard University.” Lan Ruobing replied.

“Me too!” Xi Xue exclaimed excitedly.

They then started discussing the Guard Captain, much like their previous conversation on the rooftop.

As they chatted, Lan Ruobing suddenly stood up: “Oh no! I returned my rental room!”

“Just rent another one?” Xi Xue asked, puzzled.

“Um, I spent all my money…” Lan Ruobing looked dejected.

Regular special ability universities allow students to move in on the same day as enrollment because few people awaken abilities, roughly one in a hundred.

Those who awaken abilities on Awakening Day are even rarer, so enrollment on that day is quick, with many schools providing direct transportation services.

This confidence in canceling her lease and spending all her money was misplaced, as she had forgotten about the Guard University.

This special university requires a five-day arena competition to assess and rank students’ abilities before enrollment.

Among them, the National Guard University is the most prestigious, offering direct admission to a guard squad reserve position, which can be upgraded to a full guard squad with sufficient experience.

It’s the perfect choice for Lan Ruobing now.

However, the Guard University exam is tomorrow, and she has nowhere to stay tonight.

Plus, she needs at least seven meals a day, and the free meal window for ability exam candidates only opens at noon…

Sigh.

What should she do?

She returned her rental…

Xi Xue’s eyes lit up as she feigned concern: “What should we do?”

Lan Ruobing thought for a long time before saying: “The only option is to go bricklaying. For the brick factory.”

What a mind…

Xi Xue’s mouth twitched: “Come on, with your abilities, you’d drown the brick factory. Spare them.”

The bricks would barely dry before you soaked them again, wouldn’t they?

“So, what should I do?” Lan Ruobing was at a loss.

She couldn’t think of any other way to make money quickly, short of bricklaying.

She couldn’t possibly become a dragon maid, could she?

“I have an idea, but it depends on whether you’re willing.” Xi Xue hinted.

“What is it? Tell me quickly!” Lan Ruobing’s eyes sparkled as she shook Xi Xue’s shoulders.

“Be my maid, accompany me for five days of eating, drinking, and playing. All expenses paid.” Xi Xue tempted her.

“Maid?” Lan Ruobing’s eyes widened.

“Yes. I just don’t want you to feel indebted. As a maid, your salary and board would be yours by right, and you’d feel more at ease, right?” Xi Xue persuaded her.

“No, no, I won’t feel indebted… I mean, don’t worry, we’re good friends, right? I won’t mind this little thing.”

Lan Ruobing said firmly, her gaze resolute.

“…” Xi Xue’s mouth twitched.

‘What do you mean you won’t mind? It’s like I owe you something…’

“Fine, during the exam period, you can stay at my place and accompany me. After enrollment, we’ll go to the National Guard University together.” Xi Xue said, putting on a regretful expression.

She was acting for Ruobing’s benefit.

She was a bit disappointed not to have convinced her to be a maid, but at least she could stay at her house.

Then…

Her thoughts raced, and her face grew hotter.

Seeing Xi Xue’s regretful expression, Lan Ruobing felt a pang of guilt, but she sensed that being a maid might lead to something untoward, so she flatly refused.

Besides, for a girl of modest means, staying over wasn’t a big deal, right?