Lin Shuang originally planned to sneak back home.
Carrying the secret behind the little maid's back, he took some other girls out to eat a very delicious barbecue — He always felt that if he returned like this, he would be welcomed by the little maid's mournful eyes.
He tiptoed out of the elevator, gently inserted the key into the door, and slowly turned it, making no noise at all.
This was a skill he had mastered since childhood, having to sneak in silently after playing crazy with Su Wan and returning home past curfew.
As long as he could sneak back to his bedroom before his family noticed, he could avoid a mixed doubles skirmish.
But this time, Lin Shuang totally failed.
He silently pushed open the door, but out burst the little maid.
Golden legend!
The little maid Tong Yao stood by the door, holding the hem of her maid dress and greeting him, "Welcome home, Master."
Caught red-handed!
But Lin Shuang was not flustered at all, a mere little maid was easy to handle, right?
Take a deep breath, maintain a charming smile.
He took the slippers she handed over, put them on, and asked with a smile, "I'm always curious, how do you always catch the timing of my return home?"
The little maid pointed at her cheek with a finger. "This is a compulsory course for an excellent maid, Master."
In fact, all the maid strategies and Secret Manuals Tong Yao had studied mentioned that by tracking the master's scent and footsteps, one should always be ready to greet by the door.
But since she had just started working, she really couldn't manage to do that, and honestly, was that method truly reliable?
Newcomer little maid Tong Yao felt more and more like she had watched some pirated strategy.
She had to use a dumb method — after finishing other chores, she would bring a small stool and sit by the door reading books.
Lin Shuang sat down on the sofa, "You are getting more proficient in calling me 'Master'."
"This is also a compulsory course for an excellent maid, Master."
Why do I feel that this little maid is being sarcastic?
Uncertain, let's probe further.
"So, you, the excellent maid, don't care to ask where your master spent the evening?"
Lin Shuang sprawled on the sofa in a relaxed pose, while Tong Yao stood by, hands clasped in front of her lower abdomen.
"As an excellent maid, naturally, I should not interfere with the master's revelries outside."
Lin Shuang understood.
This little maid was feeling a bit emotional.
He sat up from the sofa and reached out a hand towards her.
Although a bit unwilling today, Tong Yao still obediently moved her little face closer, resting it on his hand.
What could she do? She was just a pitiful, weak, and helpless little maid.
She could only let the master, who roamed freely outside, come back and dominate her, whimpering softly.
Lin Shuang playfully scratched the little maid's chin, then pulled up the corners of her mouth, turning her downturned lips into a smile.
"Don't be unhappy, maintaining a smile must also be a compulsory course for an excellent maid, right?"
"What could I be unhappy about..." Tong Yao grumbled.
"Not coming back for a meal makes you unhappy? Such a clingy little maid, aren't you?"
"I'm not…" Tong Yao grumbled on the other side.
Such a clingy and adorable little kitty.
"I left something outside on the cabinet, could you bring it in?"
Lin Shuang rubbed her cheek again before finally letting her go.
The little maid's face had been rubbed red by the ruthless master, she adjusted her skirt and trotted to open the door.
She came back carrying a paper bag.
"Open it and see, it's for you."
Lin Shuang rested his chin on his hand watching the little maid, his expression resembling a parent who bought a birthday gift for their child.
No, more like an owner who bought a new flavor of cat treats for their little kitty.
The little maid's eyes sparkled, but she still pursed her lips, "What has the master brought for the excellent little maid?"
"After she finished speaking, she opened the paper bag with anticipation.
She took out a cup of milk tea, a box of packed grilled meat, and a small strawberry cake.
With each item she took out, the smile on the little maid's face grew wider.
Finally, she turned around, looking like she wanted to rush into Lin Shuang's arms.
But she abruptly stopped herself and plopped down on the sofa instead.
Her snow-white legs peeked out from under her maid skirt, like tender jade.
Lin Shuang opened his arms with a smile, "It's okay to jump into your master's arms, you know?"
"I didn't~"
Little maid Tong Yao hugged his hands, her smile beaming as she pressed her little cheek against his palm.
"How about we stroke the little kitty for a while longer, is that okay~"
She sat on the sofa, leaning forward, almost nestling into his embrace.
It really makes one want to hug her tightly and take a deep breath.
"What do you say? Can I get the Excellent Master Award now?"
Lin Shuang contentedly scratched her chin.
"Humph~"
The little maid enjoyed being stroked just like a cat, making purring sounds.
She really is an easy kitty to please, and she doesn't shed fur and can help with chores.
Perfect!
"Come on, eat up, the grilled meat is still hot, and it's really tasty."
The little maid, however, got up and bounced into the kitchen.
Her smooth hair tied in a ponytail, swayed lightly behind her maid skirt.
"Dang dang dang dang~"
The little maid brought out a big bowl of chicken soup, still steaming, "Here comes the chicken soup~"
Lin Shuang hurriedly helped her with it, "It smells so good!"
It's been a really long time since he had soup boiled by his parents…
The little maid cheerfully scooped up a spoonful of soup, blew on it softly, then offered it to Lin Shuang's lips.
"Try it, I've been simmering it for a long time."
Such a natural feeding play!
Lin Shuang felt a bit embarrassed, took a sip, then took the spoon himself.
"It's tasty, you should eat some grilled meat too."
The little maid held her cheeks, sitting beside him watching him sip, "I put a lot of herbs in it, they say it's good for nourishing the kidneys, you know?"
Lin Shuang almost spit out the soup in his mouth.
Who told this little maid he needed to nourish his kidneys!
This little maid really has no idea about his prowess... I wonder when it'll be time to show her?
Unaware of what Lin Shuang was thinking, she picked up the milk tea and glanced at the brand.
"Eh, this brand, it's quite expensive huh…"
Lin Shuang ruffled her little head, "Just enjoy the good food and drinks with me!"
The little maid pursed her lips, inserted the straw into the milk tea, and offered it to his lips, "How about master drinks first?"
Lin Shuang waved his hand, "Of course, I have tasted it already."
His lips were already shiny from the chicken soup; this little maid's soup-making skills, could possibly support opening a clay pot soup shop in the future.
Wait no, such delicious soup should be kept secret at home, brewed only for him every day!
Ahaha!
The little maid took a sip of the milk tea, "Master, your expression is getting weird again!"
Her eyes narrowed adorably, her little feet swaying to and fro.
Indeed, all girls like sweet things."