Chapter 4
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The sister of a stunningly beautiful girl? You didn't even have to think about it—she was bound to be gorgeous. And going by the girl's tone, her sister might even be more beautiful than she was. How could the manager not be thrilled by the arrival of a pair of sister beauties? With this little one alone, the manager was confident the cafe would be packed every single day. And if her sister joined too? You could figure out how that would turn out with your eyes closed!
"Yes! Of course, you can!" the manager agreed without a second thought. In his eyes, Tian Ling was now practically a cash cow. A beauty of this caliber wasn't a dime a dozen. If you hadn't seen it with your own eyes, you'd hardly believe a person could be this beautiful, right?
"But, my older sister might be a little late. Could you wait a few days, manager? Please save a spot for my sister! Just for a few days!" Tian Ling feigned a thoughtful expression. Saving a spot for his brother was essential; he didn't want his brother to agree to work here only to find there was no position left. That would make this whole effort for nothing! Just give him a few days, Tian Ling was certain his brother would come. No one understood the other Tian Ling better than he did!
"Alright, that's fine." Naturally, the manager agreed just as quickly. As far as he was concerned, even if only this Tian Ling stayed, this recruitment drive was already a massive success! The salary offered was high, but the manager hadn't been confident he could attract anyone truly special. After all, girls have a certain reserve, and the more beautiful they are, the more this holds true. To now have two show up at once—and a pair of peerless beauties at that—the manager was too ecstatic to even think of refusing.
Hearing the manager's response, a weight was lifted from Tian Ling's heart. He hadn't expected the manager to agree so easily, but since he had, there was nothing else to worry about. All that was left was to wait for his "sister" to take the bait. With a nod, Tian Ling glanced toward the door, his enchanting lips parting slightly as a faint smile crept onto his face. It was a smile that was somehow mischievously sweet.
Sister-Maid Development Plan—Commence!
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The subsequent conversation with the manager was simple. Tian Ling didn't haggle over the details, nor did he have any special requests regarding the work requirements, and they quickly came to an agreement. Tian Ling's little head wasn't really cut out for thinking through such things; when it came to these trivial matters, the "little girl" adopted a completely hands-off attitude. Even if the manager had written a clause about selling his soul into the contract, Tian Ling would probably have nodded in agreement. Of course, the manager was no unscrupulous merchant. He wouldn't dare neglect this cash cow; who knew if this little beauty might suddenly run off? You seize an opportunity when you see one, but profits always come first!
The rest was simple. Tian Ling agreed to start his training at the cafe right away. The manager was overjoyed and immediately asked a maid named Yue Yan to show Tian Ling around and familiarize him with the work environment.
Yue Yan was a university student around twenty years old with a great figure. Even to someone like Tian Ling, who was used to seeing absolute beauties, her looks were quite impressive. Yue Yan's most defining feature was her smile. Like that of a sweet, neighborly older sister, her smile never seemed to fade. This gentle smile gave Yue Yan a warm aura that made people feel instantly at ease. Before Tian Ling's arrival, Yue Yan had likely been the cafe's crown jewel. Her affable nature could melt the heart of even the most demanding customer.
"Hello." Yue Yan wore her usual smile, and her voice was very sweet. This wasn't the first time Tian Ling had seen her; he had frequented the cafe many times before. It was just that back then, Tian Ling had come in his male disguise. He had looked quite ordinary at the time, and though they had chatted a few times, Tian Ling didn't think Yue Yan would be able to recognize him now.
"Hello." Being unusually polite, Tian Ling played the part of a "good little girl" for once. He kept his voice low and sweet. If his brother, Tian Ling, were here right now, he'd probably have a heart attack hearing him speak like this. Generally, when Tian Ling used that voice, it meant he was up to no good. Subconsciously, Tian Ling already saw Yue Yan as an older sister. In fact, he desperately wanted an older sister. To be honest, what Tian Ling wanted most right now was for his brother to become his sister! His brother's care for him was, needless to say, exceptional. Despite his bad habit of rapping him on the head, Tian Ling still thought his brother was pretty much perfect! His brother's care was meticulous, and combined with his beautiful face, being looked after by him was nothing short of a pleasure! So much so that Tian Ling would often do strange things just to get his brother's attention and care—even if it usually ended with a knock on the head. If he were a sister, it would be even more perfect! That was what Tian Ling thought. And for that reason, he now had to find a substitute sister to soothe the ever-intensifying fantasy in his mind. Yue Yan had thus become the sister he'd chosen for the time being.
"Hm?" Tilting her head, Yue Yan found that the little beauty before her seemed oddly familiar. After studying him for a moment, she suddenly asked, "Have we met before?"
"Er... I guess you could say that." Tian Ling didn't deny it, but he wasn't foolish enough to admit he was the little guy who was always flirting with her. Facing Yue Yan, Tian Ling acted like a perfect little angel. After hearing her question, he even gave a meek little blink.
Yue Yan was intrigued by this very familiar-looking loli. A strange feeling lingered in her heart. Watching the little loli suddenly bat her eyes, she found herself unconsciously reaching out to pat Tian Ling's head. Did she know this little darling? Why did she feel so familiar? If she had truly met such a beautiful creature before, how could she possibly have forgotten?
In an instant, countless questions spun around in Yue Yan's mind.
Tian Ling enjoyed Yue Yan's stroking. When he used to come here, he had been doted on by Yue Yan quite a bit. Closing his eyes, he immersed himself in a fantasy—only, he imagined the one stroking his head was his brother.
"Such a familiar feeling," Yue Yan thought, inwardly shocked. In a flash, a cute boy's face popped into her mind.
They look so alike!
Is she his younger sister?
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No, they're identical!
"Younger brother?" Yue Yan asked tentatively.
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