However, Jiang Sui’s proactive appearance in Lu Yunze’s room was actually just a coincidence.
After dinner, she was originally in her own bedroom studying the ancient book’s specific usage with the black cat, because until now, she still hadn’t figured out how this thing worked.
It was intermittent—sometimes working, sometimes not—as if it couldn’t just absorb anyone’s abilities on a whim.
This problem had been lingering in her mind. After killing Zhang Xuan, Jiang Sui had snuck into the police station’s morgue to try, only to find she couldn’t absorb his blood. That was when she knew she had to study it seriously.
Those who could be absorbed must meet some condition. As for what that condition was, after recalling the people she had absorbed, she already had a guess forming in her mind.
But to confirm it, she would need to trouble Senior Cat to make a long trip and collect evidence for her.
So over the next few days, Jiang Sui wouldn’t be able to see her. She could only hope the cat would bring back good news.
After watching the black cat leave through the window, Jiang Sui had nothing better to do and went to Lu Yunze’s room. She swore to herself she’d just take a peek and leave.
She wanted to see if, while gaming, he had mentioned her to his best friend, or if he had talked about another woman.
“Hmm? What’s he doing?”
Jiang Sui saw that Lu Yunze wasn’t playing games at all. Instead, he was sitting at his desk, seriously working on something.
After quietly opening his door with the copied key, the little maid took off her slippers, held them in her hand, and crept closer on bare feet, just like usual.
When she got close to him, she realized Lu Yunze was actually sewing clothes.
Wait, this guy actually had this kind of hidden talent?
She never expected Lu Yunze to be so handy—he actually knew needlework…
No.
After watching his movements, which were so clumsy they made her want to laugh, she immediately understood that she had been overthinking.
Just threading the needle had cost him a lot of effort.
Lu Yunze was great at causing destruction, but when it came to trivial little things like this, he was in trouble.
After enjoying his flustered posture for a while, Jiang Sui’s attention was drawn to the coat in his hands, and she frowned.
Whose clothes were these?
First of all, they definitely weren’t Lu Yunze’s.
Jiang Sui had checked Lu Yunze’s wardrobe thoroughly under the pretext of “cleaning,” and she even remembered the colors of his underwear clearly. There was no such style of clothing.
And she had never seen anyone else wear something like this.
Had he just made it and was planning to give it to someone?
Giving a leather coat in this hot weather—only someone with a screw loose would accept it, right?!
Jiang Sui tried to imagine Lu Yunze giving it to her—well, impossible to accept.
Then she imagined him giving it to someone else—even more unbearable.
Especially if it was another woman.
No way.
Lu Yunze was personally doing needlework as a gift for another woman?
Absolutely unforgivable.
At that thought, the little maid’s gaze turned icy cold. The resentful aura radiating from her even reached Lu Yunze.
Although he didn’t notice it consciously, his body sensed the danger and sent a warning.
It made his shoulder twitch violently, and he accidentally pricked his finger.
“Hiss—”
Seeing the blood seeping from his fingertip, Jiang Sui knew—this was her chance.
She had to make Lu Yunze understand who was the best woman for him, who would take meticulous care of him when he was hurt.
A saying Jiang Sui had seen online flashed through her mind:
“Human saliva also contains enzymes that can disinfect and sterilize.”
So—
She immediately knelt down, seized his hand the moment he turned his head, and put it into her mouth.
Lu Yunze was dumbfounded.
“Huh?”
“Mmm—mmm—”
“What are you doing?”
“Mmm, mmm—”
“Can’t you let go and talk?”
“Mmm, mmm!”
Jiang Sui shook her head vigorously and licked his finger with her little tongue.
Even though a slight metallic taste spread in her mouth, it was nothing.
And because Lu Yunze was nervous, his fingers twitched involuntarily, stirring inside her oral cavity.
This somewhat rough action, beyond the control of her tongue, made her cheeks flush.
Although having a girl hold his finger felt warm and pleasant, Lu Yunze still pulled it out of Jiang Sui’s mouth, drawing a long silvery strand.
“Are you a child, pulling tricks like this?”
“I just chose the fastest way to help Young Master treat the wound.”
Jiang Sui stood up, her expression still looking a bit reluctant to stop.
“It’s so late, aren’t you going to rest?”
Lu Yunze didn’t look at her again. He wiped his finger and continued his needlework.
“That’s a question I should ask Young Master. Who are you preparing this gift for?”
When she got to the second half, that resentful aura radiated again.
“It’s not a gift. I’m just trying to make up for a mistake I made.”
The dangerous proximity made Lu Yunze break into a cold sweat.
“A mistake?”
Lu Yunze told Jiang Sui about the big trouble he and Luo Heng had caused in the library the day before yesterday.
The leather he ordered online had just arrived today, and Luo Tianyu was coming back tomorrow. He only had one night left.
Even if he had to stay up all night, he had to get this thing sewn up.
Even though it was like repairing the pen after the sheep was lost, it was still better than going to see Luo Tianyu empty-handed.
“I see.”
Jiang Sui stroked her chin, seeming to be mulling something over.
“Do you know how serious this is?”
“That’s great!”
Jiang Sui’s face immediately lit up with a smile.
“It’s wonderful that it was Young Master who caused the trouble.”
“What are you laughing at?”
Lu Yunze’s face twisted into a bitter gourd.
So it wasn’t a gift for another woman. Jiang Sui breathed a huge sigh of relief.
No need to plan to make that troublesome woman disappear, no need to painstakingly scheme to kidnap Lu Yunze.
Shooting her a glare, Lu Yunze lowered his head and continued working.
But then a fair hand suddenly entered his field of vision, making him pause.
“What is it?”
“Young Master, want to let me join in too?”
Jiang Sui smiled.
“Look, this hole is so big. I’m afraid you won’t get any sleep all night, Young Master.”
“Tch, what do you take me for? I can handle this little thing just fine.”
At that, Jiang Sui said nothing and just watched his performance with an amused expression.
In the next half hour, Lu Yunze stabbed his finger seven times total, ruined half of the leather, and bent two needles.
Jiang Sui not only had a good show but also got to suck on his fingers along the way.
Tonight really was satisfying for her.
When Lu Yunze gave up on the needle in his hand, he lowered his head and let out a heavy sigh, admitting defeat.
If this continued, he wouldn’t need half the night—he’d break all the materials.
“You help me.”
Then Lu Yunze would be too guilty to sleep for the other half of the night either.
Hearing his declaration of defeat, Jiang Sui immediately hopped onto the bed and crawled over to sit beside him.
“Come on, Young Master, give me the needle and thread.”
Unlike Lu Yunze, Jiang Sui had mended her own torn clothes in her previous life.
That was the hardest time of her life.
She couldn’t afford new clothes, so she had to patch up the torn ones and keep wearing them.
Threading a needle and sewing clothes were a piece of cake for her.
But Jiang Sui didn’t take over entirely. Instead, she deliberately slowed down and let Lu Yunze handle half the work.
The reason was simple.
She wanted to stretch out the night.
After all, the night was deep. Many servants had already gone off duty and returned to their rooms. No one would disturb them at this hour.
Jiang Sui quietly switched the room’s lighting to a warm tone.
The two of them sat at the edge of the bed, leaning together, working on the coat side by side.
At first, Lu Yunze was completely absorbed in the needlework, but as the progress went smoothly, his focus no longer needed to be so concentrated.
Before he knew it, he could feel the soft warmth and fragrance beside him.
The girl had showered, the scent of shampoo wafting from her gray-brown hair.
And she hadn’t even come in her pajamas.
During the day, she wore her maid uniform, looking proper and stunning.
Now she exuded a hint of lazy beauty.
Due to the size of certain parts, the collar of her pajamas was a bit loose.
If she leaned down even slightly, he could catch a glimpse of that pale, round softness inside.
Moreover, Jiang Sui would carefully teach him little tricks for needlework.
When that happened, their shoulders would brush together.
Jiang Sui’s little hand would personally guide his hand, showing him how to move.
“Young Master, remember to pass the needle through here.”
“Oh, okay.”
Compared to where Jiang Sui was pointing, Lu Yunze’s eyes were more on her fair fingertips.
Her neatly trimmed nails were like little pearls.
Though he started late, Lu Yunze was also quite talented.
With just a little guidance from Jiang Sui, he learned a lot on his own and could even draw inferences.
“Ahhh~ Young Master, I’m sleepy.”
“Then go back and rest. I can handle the rest.”
“Okay.”
Jiang Sui didn’t leave the bed. Instead, she simply tilted her head and rested it on his shoulder.
“Jiang Sui, hey, Jiang Sui?”
Lu Yunze was dumbfounded.
He hadn’t expected her to actually fall asleep leaning against him like that.
He was about to wake her up, but when he looked closely at her face, he gave up that idea.
Sleeping, Jiang Sui had a charm of her own.
Her long, thick eyelashes were beautiful, and her soft, pink little face made him want to pinch it.
Oh well.
What’s the harm in letting her indulge this once?
Lu Yunze tried his best not to let her slide off him. He maintained his sitting position, sniffing the fresh fragrance while calmly finishing the rest of the work.
When the leather was completely sewn, Lu Yunze felt liberated at last.
He cut the thread and put everything away.
As for Jiang Sui, who still hadn’t woken up…
After hesitating for a moment, Lu Yunze gently took her nimble little hand and simply leaned back against the bed, falling asleep with her.
Who would have thought such a small task as needlework could be so tiring?
Soon, his faint snoring could be heard.
And right then, Jiang Sui, who had been pretending to sleep the whole time, quietly opened one eye.
After pouting, she not only interlaced her fingers with Lu Yunze’s but also boldly hugged him.
A faint, satisfied smile hung on Jiang Sui’s lips.
That night continued as they leaned on each other.
Then, the next day—
“Aghhh! I overslept!”