This cake didnโt look like much, but after finishing it, Lu Yunze couldnโt help but feel quite full, even letting out a burp he failed to suppress.
There was still a Maid watching him from the side, which made Lu Yunze feel even more embarrassed, so he could only pretend nothing had happened.
After eating, Lu Yunze sat in his seat to digest, while Jiang Sui began to play the role of a dutiful Maid, cleaning up the tableโs packaging, planning to secretly throw it away later.
In the distant sky, only a sliver of the sun remained visible, the sky already swallowed by night. The lights of tall buildings in the city began to flicker on, one after another.
โYoung Master doesnโt seem to be in a good mood. Was one piece not enough?โ Jiang Sui asked aloud.
โNo, itโs not that.โ Lu Yunze shook his head. โI was just thinking about what Wang, Chief Inspector said this afternoon.โ
If he wasnโt lying, the Butlerโs corpse had indeed vanished. That was certainly something to pay extra attention to. There were all sorts of Secret Arts in this world; perhaps the body was stolen by an accomplice in the disappearance case, taken away for further use.
Maybe, in the future, heโd even see a zombie version of the Butler come back for revenge.
โYoung Master, are you really anxious just because a dead man is missing?โ Jiang Sui raised her brows slightly.
โIโm not afraid of the dead, Iโm afraid of his revenge.โ
Hatred was a terrifying emotion, especially when the other party was ruthless.
If he came straight for Lu Yunze, he wouldnโt mindโat worst, heโd show some mercy and help him rest in peace. What he worried about was the corpse targeting those around him, like Jiang Sui.
โYoung Master, youโre so gentle, to care about me like this.โ
โCan you teach me how to read minds?โ Lu Yunzeโs mouth twitched.
Hearing this, Jiang Sui didnโt answer directly. Instead, she gently took his hand.
Feeling the unusual sensation beneath that softness, Lu Yunzeโs eyes widened a little.
โSince Young Master is so thoughtful, I canโt just do nothing.โ
When Jiang Sui moved her small hand away from his palm, Lu Yunze saw a tiny, black, seed-like thing in the center of his palm.
โWhatโs this?โ
Lu Yunze pinched the little seed, examining it carefully.
โItโs a lucky gift from me to Young Master. It can bring you good luck at critical momentsโso long as Young Master doesnโt forget me.โ
โSo you believe in this kind of thing too?โ
Lu Yunze couldnโt tell what kind of plant this seed came from, but since it was Jiang Suiโs goodwill, he accepted it for now.
After Lu Yunze left the balcony, the gentle smile on the Maidโs face quickly faded, revealing cunning once more.
โI didnโt expect him to accept it so easily. I thought Iโd have to talk him into it. Little virgins really are pure-minded.โ
She leaned back against the cool iron railing. The evening breeze lifted her ash-brown hair, and her pale violet eyes shimmered with mottled moonlight.
โMeow~โ
Hearing a catโs cry, Jiang Sui saw a black shadow dart across the rooftop. In two seconds, a Black Cat leapt from the floor onto the table, elegantly sitting down before beginning to lick its paw.
โSenior, couldnโt you have done things a bit cleaner? I really suffered because of you.โ A trace of a bitter smile appeared on Jiang Suiโs face.
โIt wasnโt me.โ The Black Cat spoke in human language, its golden eyes fixed on her face. โMy ability can only manipulate the living, and I really did send the body back to the morgue.โ
In other words, there was something fishy going on.
It seemed the plot was becoming more and more unpredictable. That was troublesome. If she interfered with Lu Yunze, the plot would change, bringing unexpected problems. If she didnโt interfere, she couldnโt guarantee things would go the way she wanted.
It was really a headache.
โI have to thank you for your help these days, Senior. Youโve helped me a lot.โ
โItโs nothing. Weโre partners now anyway, as long as it helps Lu Yunzeโs growth.โ
Whether it was sneaking into Lu Yunzeโs room to check his class schedule, or catching Lu Yunzeโs suspicions of Jiang Sui in time, the Black Cat deserved top credit.
Without her, Jiang Sui might not have even realized Lu Yunze was suspicious of her.
โI thought youโd complain a little, Senior, that sneaking around like this didnโt suit your status.โ
โIโve become a cat. Forget sneaking around, even catching mice wouldnโt be strange for me now.โ
The Black Cat smiled wryly.
If not for circumstances, sheโd never borrow an animalโs body. After staying in a catโs body for so long, even the scent of mice had become especially tempting.
โWhat now? His suspicions about you have faded, but heโs smarter than I thought. If thereโs a first time, thereโll be a second.โ
Jiang Sui fell silent for a moment, then her lips curved:
โSo I changed the plan.โ
โYou mean that seed?โ The Black Catโs tail swayed. โWhy are you so sure that thing will help Lu Yunze?โ
Facing her question, Jiang Sui tapped her chin, tilting her head cutely:
โBecause I believe in Lu Yunze.โ
โThere you go again. Iโm really afraid your confidence will backfire.โ
After all, even if you told me the reason, I wouldnโt believe it, right? Knowing the plot, transmigrating into a novelโno matter how extraordinary this world is, it still feels like a fantasy.
Jiang Sui simply smiled. This was her first time using her newly acquired Secret Art in a real situation. She hoped Lu Yunze wouldnโt let her down.
Otherwiseโฆ
If you, as the protagonist, canโt be relied on, Iโll be in a real bind.
She raised her hand, slowly folding it toward the bright moon in the sky, the smile at her lips growing sharper.
By dinnertime, Lu Yunze was still sitting in his usual seat, watching dish after dish being brought to the table, his expression not showing much appetite.
He had underestimated that cake; even after some time to digest, he still felt quite full. Tonightโs dinner would have to be lighter.
But before picking up his chopsticks, Lu Yunze suddenly noticed that tonightโs dishes seemed a bit different from usual.
โLu-ge, you really noticed?โ Luo Yao, sitting beside him, couldnโt help but giggle. โI specially asked the cook to make these dishes. Theyโre all your favorite home-cooked meals.โ
Lu Yunze was stunned for a moment. โDidnโt you say you wanted to eat less?โ
At this, Luo Yao looked away, playing with a strand of her hair, her voice turning soft and delicate:
โI thought about it after going back to my room. I was too harsh with you this afternoon, so I wanted to make it up to you.โ
โItโs fine. I never took it to heart.โ
โLu-ge, eat up. Eat more. If you ever want something, just tell meโI can go buy it with you.โ
โThatโs not necessary.โ
Because someone else already buys them for me.
Lu Yunze didnโt dare say the second half of that sentence, or Luo Yao would show him what a real face change looked like.
She had carefully prepared a whole table of dishes suited to Lu Yunzeโs taste, and kept putting food into his bowl, encouraging him to eat more.
In the end, Lu Yunze could only eat half before raising his hand in surrender.
For no other reason than that he was too full. Luo Yao should have brought these dishes out earlier.
When it came to looking after others, Luo Yaoโs response couldnโt compare to Jiang Suiโs.
On the way back to his room after leaving the dining hall, Lu Yunze sighed to himself.
โJiang Sui really is too strong. Sheโs a natural-born Maid Saint.โ
On the other side, after Lu Yunze left, Luo Yao, who also felt it was pointless to keep eating, soon stood up and had the servants start cleaning up.
โDid Lu-ge not have much appetite tonight? Why did he eat so little?โ
This was the thing Miss Luo couldnโt figure out most today.
โIs he still mad at me, so he didnโt eat the food I prepared?โ
Or maybeโฆ he already ate in secret?
Thinking of the worst possibility, Luo Yao took a deep breath.
Just then, a Maid beside her couldnโt help but burp, drawing Luo Yaoโs sharp gaze.
โJiang Sui, youโd better not do that in front of the guests.โ
โSorry, Miss. Itโs because of the cake I ate.โ
โWhat cake?โ
โIt was just some snacks we shared.โ
As for who she shared them with, Luo Yao didnโt ask, and Jiang Sui wasnโt about to say.
Even if asked, she wouldnโt say.
โDonโt eat too much, and donโt leave any trash behind.โ Luo Yaoโs tone was tinged with irritation.
โMiss is really so gentle. No wonder you and Young Master get along so well.โ Jiang Sui smiled politely. โWith how considerate Miss is, you must really know how to win Young Masterโs favor.โ
โOh, itโs nothing. Iโve just been close with Lu-ge since we were young.โ Luo Yao blushed again.
The Eldest Daughter, covering her face shyly and twisting her body, didnโt notice the increasingly strange smile on the Maidโs face.
Go ahead and laugh, Luo Yao. Soon, the favor that belongs to you will be mine.
Letโs see who the final winner is.
I can’t believe she stole her wife!
In the original story, Lu Yunze wasn’t very attracted to Luo Yao, but when he takes revenge on the Luo family, Luo Yao sides with Lu Yunze, and they end up together.
But then there’s the maid Jiang Sui, who was a minor villainess who died. I wonder if Jiang Sui is actually the girl Lu Yunze is looking for. And her death isn’t so simple.