Sister, can I become a maid too?

Chapter 57 Rewards for Memorizing English

"I mean... at least look where you're going..."

On the way home, Lin Jianxia finally couldn't help but speak up.

Jiang Yubai, standing to the side, held up his English book without looking up and said:

"Sister, I have to memorize fifty words a day. How can I possibly do that?"

To be honest, he didn't have high expectations for the so-called reward.

Even when it came to memorizing vocabulary, he approached it with a perfunctory attitude of "just trying it out, and memorizing as many as I can," which was also a way of giving Lin Jianxia an explanation.

But this guy just wouldn't tell him what the reward was, he just kept it a secret, and even argued that "revealing it in advance would make it less exciting."

In particular, he added a sentence at the end—"I guarantee he'll be satisfied."

As it turned out, Lin Jianxia's strategy of building suspense was very successful.

Jiang Yubai is now genuinely curious about what this "guaranteed satisfaction" reward will be.

What else can we do but carry it on our backs?

"I'll ask you one more time," Jiang Yubai finally looked up from her English book, "What's the required accuracy rate for the evening's spot check of fifty words a day?"

"Seventy percent is fine... It's not that strict..." Lin Jianxia muttered.

Jiang Yubai paused, narrowed his eyes, and turned to ask:

"Are you sure... the reward will satisfy me?"

Upon hearing this question, Lin Jianxia glanced at Jiang Yubai's serious expression, and her previously confident assurance somehow turned into a little guilty.

She unconsciously looked away:

"It should be fine."

No, why is he so excited...?

Jiang Yubai looked at her suspiciously for a few moments, but finally turned her head away and continued memorizing vocabulary.

After holding back for a while, Lin Jianxia couldn't help but speak again:

"Jiang Yubai...aren't you afraid of bumping into a telephone pole while walking like that?"

"It's alright," Jiang Yubai said without looking up, "If we really bumped into each other, you would definitely have warned me."

Lin Jianxia: "......."

Throughout the journey, Lin Jianxia kept a close watch on her surroundings, while Jiang Yubai remained calm and composed, staring at the book in his hand as he walked the entire way.

Over the next few days, Jiang Yubai put in 200% of her initiative, starting to memorize vocabulary as soon as she opened her eyes.

The rewards came quickly.

From initially barely passing, his accuracy rate steadily climbed to 80-90%, and occasionally he even got them all right.

The feedback on the test papers evolved from "completely bewildered" to "something seems familiar".

Even Jiang Yubai himself had some doubts—could I really be a learning genius?

Of course, Lin Jianxia's behind-the-scenes manipulation played a crucial role in this.

As early as the day before, she would use her experience to select high-frequency words for Jiang Yubai, and the next day she would find corresponding practice sheets for him to do.

Through a positive cycle of "memorizing words - answering questions correctly," Jiang Yubai gradually tasted the benefits of understanding the questions, which made him even more enthusiastic about memorizing words.

Of course, everything else is secondary; the mysterious little reward is the real prize hanging over your head.

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Friday, after dinner.

In the study.

Jiang Yubai and Lin Jianxia sat facing each other at the desk, both looking very focused.

Lin Jianxia glanced at the vocabulary list in her hand and read aloud, "The last three, academic."

"Academic, teaching," Jiang Yubai replied quickly.

"hammer".

"hammer."

"The last one...persuade."

"Uh," Jiang Yubai paused, somewhat uncertain, "in terms of personal opinion?"

"That's 'personally,' I meant the verb," ​​Lin Jianxia coaxed gently.

"I remember now, persuade, convince."

After hearing the answer, Lin Jianxia looked at the vocabulary list in her hand and remained silent for a moment.

As she looked at it, a faint smile suddenly bloomed on her face:

"Ninety-two percent accuracy, passed!"

Jiang Yubai let out a long sigh of relief, and his tense shoulders relaxed.

At first, I thought it would be a tough job... but once I actually did it, it didn't seem that difficult!

But then, he raised an eyebrow and asked directly:

"Now that the week is up, what about my reward?"

If Lin Jianxia dared to say in a serious tone, "Your hard work is your reward," he'd be so angry he'd tie the guy's hands behind his back, gag him, and throw him on the bed...

Then scratch that itch really hard.

Fortunately, the girl opposite had already put down her vocabulary list and stood up.

"Come with me."

Hmm? Going out again?

Jiang Yubai stood up and followed the girl curiously, only to see Lin Jianxia leading him out of the residential area and into the bustling crowd of the night market.

The streets are brightly lit at eight or nine o'clock in the evening, and the shouts of vendors and the aroma of food are mixed with the cool evening breeze, making it the liveliest time.

Lin Jianxia turned left and right, and finally entered a grilled fish restaurant with a slightly old-fashioned sign.

"Auntie," she said softly to the receptionist.

"I'd like a spicy grilled fish and two Cokes, to eat here. Could you please also give me a takeout container?"

"Okay, that's 68 in total."

Lin Jianxia counted out some money from her small wallet and handed it over before turning to Jiang Yubai and sitting down on the plastic chair opposite her.

Only then did Jiang Yubai belatedly realize what was happening:

"So, the reward you're talking about is... treating me to a grilled fish meal?"

Lin Jianxia hummed in agreement.

"Because...because you asked me before if I had any good restaurant recommendations."

"I thought about it later, and I ate at this restaurant once before I moved here. It was delicious."

The girl paused, then looked at Jiang Yubai with a hint of nervousness:

"So... what do you think?"

Hearing this, Jiang Yubai suppressed the slight, inexplicable regret in his heart and simply nodded:

"No problem, I like it."

Although he knew Lin Jianxia wouldn't do anything big for him, he couldn't help but feel a strange sense of anticipation.

Forget it.

It's good enough that there's food available, especially since she offered to treat us; her sincerity couldn't be more evident.

What's more... this is a restaurant that even Lin Jianxia thinks is delicious, so he's starting to look forward to it.

Lin Jianxia looked at him for a few seconds and nodded.

In just over ten minutes, the proprietress brought over a steaming hot grilled fish.

After Lin Tingwan's portion was packed up, Jiang Yubai couldn't wait to start eating.

It has to be said that a shop that Lin Jianxia remembers must be quite something.

The fish skin is roasted until slightly charred and crispy, while the flesh inside remains tender and flavorful. The secret sauce is savory with just the right amount of spiciness, making it incredibly appetizing.

Jiang Yubai ate until his forehead was slightly sweaty, but he couldn't stop eating, one bite after another.

After finishing off the last side dish, Jiang Yubai took a sip of cola and let out a satisfied sigh.

Lin Jianxia, ​​who was sitting opposite him, had finished eating. Seeing him put down his chopsticks, she asked in a low voice:

"Is it tasty?"

"It's delicious," Jiang Yubai said, wiping her mouth with a tissue. "I'll definitely come again next time."

Lin Jianxia gave a soft "hmm," then tentatively asked:

"So... you'll continue learning English, right?"

Jiang Yubai paused, then asked, "Uh, how long will it take?"

"At least... a month, right?" Lin Jianxia asked cautiously, then quickly added, "There's also a reward."

One month....

Jiang Yubai hesitated.

That familiar, resigned spirit resurfaced—a month is far too long.

Besides, if the reward is a meal of grilled fish...

Although it tasted good, it just didn't really whet my appetite.

"Well," Jiang Yubai coughed lightly and said seriously, "I think a vocabulary of 350 words is enough for me."

"...At least a few dozen points, right?" He blinked.

Lin Jianxia stared at him intently, then suddenly pursed her lips and stood up:

"Come on, follow me up."

Watching that departing figure, Jiang Yubai was stunned for a moment, then quickly picked up the packaged grilled fish and followed.

Throughout the journey, Jiang Yubai repeatedly tried to ask something, but Lin Jianxia kept her lips tightly pursed, her ears slightly red, and she didn't say a word.

So Jiang Yubai could only follow behind her, completely bewildered.

After entering the residential complex and going up to the building, Lin Jianxia skillfully used her key to open the door to Jiang Yubai's apartment.

After turning on the entryway light, she opened the study door and looked back at him:

"Here, go in."

Huh? What is this guy trying to do?

Jiang Yubai put down the grilled fish and walked into the study with a heart full of doubts.

As soon as I stepped inside, I heard the door close behind me.

He paused for a moment, turned around to look, and only heard a soft "click".

Lin Jianxia even locked the door.

"No, Lin Jianxia..." Jiang Yubai felt a sense of disbelief creeping into his heart. "What exactly are you trying to do?"

Lin Jianxia bit her lower lip, her beautiful eyes staring straight at him, her ears burning red.

A few seconds later, the girl tilted her head and hummed softly:

"Why are you looking at me... Go lie down on the bed."

Seemingly realizing that her words could be easily misunderstood, her ears turned even redder, and she hurriedly added:

"It's just a reward!"