Chapter 28: Maid Cafe!?

The next morning, in the old city district on Xingsheng South Street, inside a certain coffee shop.

Ding-ling~

A crisp bell rang.

The woman sitting behind the counter yawned lazily and glanced up.

“Yo, little sis, you’re here.”

She stretched, her tousled black hair cascading down, as if she’d just woken up.

Xiaxiaoling paused in her steps, feeling a little embarrassed as she looked at the stunning woman before her.

“Big sis, you…”

“Oh, you’ll get used to it.”

Xiaxiaoling wanted to say something, but in the end, she could only press her hand to her forehead in resignation.

She suddenly felt her big sister was a bit unreliable.

“Where’s the little one?”

She asked casually, glancing behind Xiaxiaoling, but saw no one else.

“Right here.”

As she spoke, Xiaxiaoling stepped aside.

A petite figure stood behind her, small hands clutching her clothes tightly, only half a head peeking out.

“Ah-reh?”

The lazy woman’s eyes instantly lit up as if she’d discovered some rare treasure.

“This is the little one you were talking about?”

She gave Vivi a once-over from head to toe. With that face and that petite frame, no wonder her little sister couldn’t bear to be harsh.

Even she felt a little tempted—should she just keep her as the Jixiangwu?

With this little cutie here, she was sure to attract lots of customers.

Hmm, maybe she should rename the coffee shop to Weiwei Coffee Shop. Every customer could pat Vivi’s head for free.

Vivi had no idea what the woman before her was thinking. She just felt the searing gaze sweeping back and forth over her, making her uncomfortable.

“Um… Sister Xia, why did you bring me here?”

Vivi still didn’t know the reason Xiaxiaoling brought her here. Xiaxiaoling crouched down and gently patted the Loli’s head.

“Relax, this is my sister, Xia Yu. I’m usually busy with work and don’t have time to take care of you.”

“Take a look around. If you think it’s nice, you can stay here from now on.”

For some reason, Vivi felt a little upset inside, but she didn’t dare meet Xiaxiaoling’s eyes.

Just looking at Xiaxiaoling reminded her of what had been stuffed in her mouth last night.

Her cheeks flushed red and she whispered, “Sister Xia, am I bothering you?”

“Hm? How could that be? Vivi is so cute, I couldn’t possibly get enough of you.”

Xiaxiaoling smiled gently and tapped her nose. Vivi’s cheeks grew even redder.

She quietly took half a step back, her mind replaying Xiaxiaoling’s words.

She likes me?

No, no, no, she just meant I’m cute. ‘Like’ just means girl-to-girl liking.

She took a deep breath, forcing herself to calm down, and managed a weak smile.

“Big sis, I can take care of myself.”

“Come on, it’s not like I’m abandoning you.”

Xiaxiaoling was torn between laughter and helplessness, a hint of guilt flickering in her eyes. She thought for a moment, then took a phone from her pocket.

“Here, this is for you.”

Vivi froze. It was the phone she’d used before. She didn’t dare accept it and quickly waved her hands.

“I can’t take your things…”

Well, saying that felt shameless, especially since she’d already used it, but she really didn’t want this kind of charity.

As if she could see what the Loli was thinking, Xiaxiaoling smiled lightly.

“It’s fine. Just think of it as me lending it to you.”

Hearing this, Vivi finally accepted the phone, glancing timidly toward the counter.

Xia Yu watched the two of them with interest, a faint smile tugging at her lips.

“Oh my, with reactions like that, you make me feel like the villain splitting you up.”

Her voice was gentle, that classic Youjie tone, with a teasing edge that sounded really nice.

“That’s not it at all. I really don’t have time to look after her. Sis, please don’t chase her away, the little one is pretty pitiful.”

“Alright, alright.”

Xia Yu sounded reluctant, but her mind was already made up about Vivi.

She slowly got up, lazily stretching before walking over to the two.

“Little girl, your name is Vivi, right?”

“Mm.”

Vivi nodded, saying nothing more.

“So, how do you like it here?”

Upon hearing that, Vivi glanced around.

The place was very clean, with warm wooden decor everywhere.

The rich aroma of coffee and a light sweetness filled the air. Several tables were arranged nicely, giving off a cozy and peaceful vibe.

In the corner was a fish tank with plump Goldfish that looked delicious.

A hint of embarrassment flashed across Vivi’s face as she straightened up and nodded very seriously.

“It’s very pretty, and it smells nice. Um… is there anything to eat?”

“Pfft~”

“This little one really is adorable.”

Xia Yu burst out laughing, completely ignoring any airs of being the boss.

Vivi’s cheeks turned bright red. Being called cute was just too strange.

“I’m not cute!”

She huffed, looking at Xiaxiaoling with pleading eyes.

“Big sis, I’m hungry~”

Xiaxiaoling hadn’t told her what they were doing here, and she hadn’t eaten. If this kept up, she’d want to eat someone—bite by bite.

Xiaxiaoling and Xia Yu exchanged a glance, as if asking: is there food here?

Xia Yu shrugged and opened a door.

“Come on, there’s some breakfast left. It should be enough for you.”

They entered the other side of the house, the layout more like an independent apartment.

Bathroom, wardrobe, dining table and chairs, kitchen, bedroom—everything you could need.

“Don’t mind the mess, I’m too lazy to go home, so I just live here.”

The place was a bit untidy, but overall it was quite homey.

Xiaxiaoling could only hold her forehead helplessly—her cousin still didn’t care about details.

Her gaze fell on Vivi, tinged with a bit of apology.

If Vivi stayed here, she’d probably end up being bossed around by her cousin.

Vivi had no idea why she was being stared at. She ignored it, focusing all her attention on the tray Xia Yu was carrying.

So hungry, so hungry, I want food! If I don’t eat soon, I’ll die of hunger.

The moment the food was set down, she couldn’t wait any longer and started eating.

Watching the Loli bury her head and dig in, Xia Yu found it amusing and decided to tease her.

“My, even the way you eat is adorable.”

“Hmm?”

“I’m not cute!”

The words were muffled, but it was clear enough what she meant.

Xia Yu’s eyes curved with delight; she was in a great mood.

“I’ve changed my mind.”

“Hm?”

Xiaxiaoling was still confused when she continued,

“I could use a cute little helper here. I’ll even pay her.”

Xia Yu knew exactly what her sister meant and pressed her finger to her lips.

She quietly leaned close to Xiaxiaoling’s ear and whispered, “This little one has a lot of pride. For her, this is a good thing.”

“If we don’t say anything, no one will know she’s working for a wage. To outsiders, just say we’re keeping her like a little sister.”

Xiaxiaoling said nothing, which counted as agreeing to Xia Yu’s suggestion.

At the same time, a playful smile appeared on Xia Yu’s lips.

She was really looking forward to seeing the Loli in a maid outfit. With her looks, she’d definitely bring in a ton of business.

Everything’s going according to plan, ehehe.