The Maid’s Mortification

While wearing a maid outfit in front of Mo Bai was undeniably mortifying, it wasn’t an overly demanding request. After all, Bai Xia still had considerable faith in her deskmate’s character.

Even though Mo Bai had teased her quite a bit over the past day or two, he usually knew when to stop, merely playing around with her.

‘Still,’ she thought, ‘I, Bai Xia, strongly condemn such behavior from my deskmate. Even if I don’t actually hate it that much, Mo Bai shouldn’t constantly tease me at the drop of a hat.’

It was important to remember that, to some extent, Mo Bai was now her master. For a Bloodkin, any provocative action from their master could stir a hint of carnal desire.

Even if Bai Xia wasn’t fully aware of this, she could vaguely sense that her body’s reactions to Mo Bai seemed exceptionally intense.

However, Mo Bai was, after all, the esteemed young master of the Imperial Capital. For her to become good friends, even like siblings, with him and live in his home—this was a blessing she must have accumulated over countless lifetimes.

‘Forget it,’ she mused. ‘A maid is a maid. There’s nothing inherently bad about it.’

Serving as a maid for the eldest young master of the Mo family was a position countless people would break their heads trying to get. What reason did she have to be so squeamish?

Bai Xia gently patted her flushed cheeks, her snowy white hair swaying slightly with the movement. She gazed at the exquisite maid dress in her hands, eventually letting out a resigned sigh with a blush on her face.

In any case, no matter how embarrassing the maid dress might be, it couldn’t compare to the revealing and scandalous outfits she’d worn while working at the bar not long ago. Besides…

Bai Xia unfolded the maid dress and examined it closely, surprised to find that the fabric felt exceptionally good. Not only was the material soft and skin-friendly, but the tailoring was also impeccable. The hemline fell just above her knees, and paired with the white ruffled apron, it looked both playful and elegant.

Originally, Bai Xia had worried Mo Bai was trying to use this opportunity to bully her, perhaps by making her wear some ultra-short, humiliating outfit. Now, it seemed she had been petty-minded. The craftsmanship was excellent, and the entire dress was genuinely beautiful.

“…”

“Hmph… at least he has some conscience.”

To be honest, Bai Xia still felt a certain resistance toward wearing a maid outfit for Mo Bai. It wasn’t just the embarrassment; it was also because doing so made her inexplicably feel like a frivolous girl using her looks to curry favor.

But… ‘Never mind,’ she thought. ‘It’s just within the apartment, after all.’

Recalling Mo Bai’s various acts of assistance over the past few days, Bai Xia briefly struggled before convincing herself. Compared to Mo Bai’s efforts, her own repayment was negligible. Moreover, she would depend on Mo Bai for sustenance in the future.

Standing in the room, the girl finally sighed, her shirt and short skirt slowly sliding to the floor, revealing her graceful figure and fair skin. Bai Xia, blushing, put on the exquisite maid outfit, her fingertips trembling as she tied the bow at the back. The black and white skirt swayed gently with her movements, her snowy white hair falling over the lace apron, making her skin appear even fairer.

‘To think… I, a mighty man, would one day stoop to using my body to please my deskmate.’

As she adjusted the dress, Bai Xia silently grumbled about her own weakness.

While she had to wear various uniforms when working in other parts of the bar, this time felt uniquely different. Perhaps it was because the person she faced was her deskmate, Mo Bai, and not just ordinary customers.

Standing before the full-length mirror, Bai Xia watched herself in the delicate maid outfit, her heart accelerating uncontrollably. Yet, her long-standing deskmate relationship prevented her from realizing that the young man outside the door had already claimed a significant place in her heart.

‘This look… Mo Bai should like it, right?’

She shyly tugged at the hem of the maid dress, the lace trim fluttering with her movements. Once Bai Xia was certain everything was perfect, she quietly pulled open the door, nervously peeking her small head out from the gap.

“Mo Bai… where are you…?”

Bai Xia whispered softly, her ruby-like eyes darting left and right. Her snowy white hair slid from her shoulders, the ends brushing the maid outfit’s delicate lace collar and falling into her chest.

If one were to look closely at that moment, they might even glimpse the edge of Bai Xia’s pure white camisole worn underneath, visible through the collar.

‘He doesn’t seem to be around…?’

After looking around and not finding her deskmate, Bai Xia stealthily slipped out of the bedroom, her small feet in ruffled white socks treading softly, making no sound. She tiptoed through the hallway, but Mo Bai was nowhere to be seen in the living room either.

Bai Xia wondered… if Mo Bai wasn’t in the living room, where could he be?

Just as the girl was pondering, Mo Bai emerged from an adjoining room and saw Bai Xia. She was standing at the junction of the living room and the hallway, dressed in a maid outfit and looking around. The outfit accentuated her petite figure, making her appear exceptionally graceful, and her white hair cascading over the black and white maid dress made Bai Xia seem even more delicate and adorable.

‘I had planned to talk about this tomorrow, but she changed so quickly?’

Watching Bai Xia, still in her maid outfit and searching for him, Mo Bai’s eyes gleamed with a hint of unexpected delight. Seizing a moment when the girl wasn’t paying attention, Mo Bai silently approached from behind and suddenly wrapped his arms around Bai Xia’s slender waist. The sudden loss of balance made Bai Xia gasp.

“M-Mo Bai… what are you doing! Let go of me…”

Bai Xia struggled, her face flushed, and the maid dress’s skirt swayed with her movements, revealing the fair skin of her thighs hidden beneath.

‘Honestly… Mo Bai is teasing me again.’

Though she complained about her deskmate’s actions inwardly, Bai Xia’s body honestly flared with an unusual warmth, and she felt a strange flicker of pride. She could clearly feel the warmth emanating from Mo Bai’s chest and the strength in the arms encircling her waist.

Hmph, it seemed her outfit was quite charming after all.

This momentary flash of smugness even made Bai Xia forget her shyness. It wasn’t until her eyes met Mo Bai’s dangerously smiling gaze that she suddenly realized her predicament.

“What, you eat my food, live in my home, wear my clothes, and now I’m not even allowed to hug you for a bit?”

Mo Bai narrowed his eyes slightly, tightening his grip. Their proximity was so close now that they could feel each other’s breath, which instantly flustered the white-haired girl in his arms. Her small hands pressed against Mo Bai’s chest, yet she couldn’t muster any strength.

“N-no… you’re clearly taking advantage of me, Mo Bai…”

“What kind of talk is that? Now that you’ve turned into a beautiful girl, shouldn’t you let your brother have some fun first?”

“It’s all just joking, alright… Q-quickly, put me down, Mo Bai…”

Watching the girl’s flustered state, Mo Bai couldn’t help but chuckle. Such a cute and clumsy little maid made him want to tease her a little longer, especially since the maid dress looked exceptionally good on Bai Xia.

However, seeing that Bai Xia’s ear tips were already bright red with embarrassment, Mo Bai mercifully loosened his grip. There would be plenty of time to tease her later; there was no need to rush it now.

“Go get ready. For today, just familiarize yourself with the place. Tomorrow morning, come to school with me.”

“Oh…”

Bai Xia responded softly, her face still red. After tidying her ruffled skirt, she sat down in the living room with Mo Bai. Her snowy white hair slid from her shoulder as she sat, making Bai Xia uncomfortably tug at the maid dress’s collar. Her ruby-like eyes secretly glanced at Mo Bai beside her.

“Um… Mo Bai, about going to school tomorrow…”

“For now, it’ll be the same as before.”

Mo Bai naturally knew what Bai Xia was worried about, as she had always attended school as a boy. “But, during lunchtime or other breaks…”

His long fingers gently ruffled the girl’s soft hair, and a mischievous smile suddenly curved Mo Bai’s lips.

It would be a terrible waste not to show off such a cute deskmate at school.