056. The Little Maid
In the mirror was a face that you couldn’t quite tell if it belonged to a boy or a girl—delicately pretty but with a hint of flirtiness.
Ning Chu’s gaze dropped, and what followed was a neckline that left little to the imagination. His snowy white skin and delicate collarbones were on full display, with a fitted top that did wonders in showcasing a modest A-cup, creating a little bit of a cleavage situation.
His eyes wandered down further, where a tiny waist was accentuated, looking as if it could be easily encircled by two hands. A short skirt danced gently, barely covering half a thigh, while long, straight legs peeked out from beneath black stockings, revealing a hint of skin tone through the sheer fabric.
His bangs fell just above his eyebrows, and his hair on the sides draped over his ears—it was a bit messy for a guy’s hairstyle, but thanks to the Boss Lady’s personal touch, it suited his young, pretty face and maid outfit perfectly.
“Eh~average,” Ning Chu said, his expression calm despite the blush spreading across his cheeks.
If it weren’t for the part-time agreement with the Boss Lady, and concern that Wen Yang might get swooped up by girls while working alone…
Well, mainly, he just wanted to see how he looked in a dress.
“After all, I’ll be turning into a girl sooner or later… Let’s just call this early adaptation.”
His mood darkened a bit, as he could sense that day wasn’t too far off. The embarrassment faded somewhat due to his gloomy emotions, and Ning Chu lowered his head, quickly scrolling through a little adult story he had written on his mobile.
“Okay, definitely no restaurant-related plots in there. The only maid-related content is Wen Yang playing dress-up with girls…”
“Nngh~ Did my belly really push up that shape? Was what I wrote too much? Could any girl really handle that?”
With a face as red as a tomato, Ning Chu put down his phone and cleared his throat.
He read through that chapter carefully again, making sure he wasn’t at any risk of triggering any plot today—at least, he hoped he wouldn’t get too close to any risqué situations.
Feeling relieved, he hesitated, then slowly pushed open the break room door.
Outside, Wen Yang had been waiting for quite a while. Hearing the door creak open, he turned around and complained, “Why so slow…?”
But when his eyes landed on Ning Chu, his words died in his throat, all the usual chitchat forgotten.
The question that kept bouncing around in his mind resurfaced once more: Is this kid really a boy?!
Usually, in baggy boy clothes, Ning Chu didn’t look all that noticeable. But now, wow—just look at that hourglass figure with the corseted waist, the budding chest, and those long legs wrapped in stockings…
Sure, there’s room for improvement, but seriously, this isn’t how a guy is supposed to look, right?
His short hair and innocent features made him resemble a middle school girl.
Compared to the fleeting glimpse he caught of Ning Chu at the hotel, this time seemed like a more mature version—at least, the chest area was more prominent now.
“If you keep staring, I’ll take your eyes out,” Ning Chu threatened, deadpan.
The slightly scary threat paired with his flushed cheeks made it seem more like he was teasing, cute and all.
Wen Yang turned away awkwardly, “I’ve just never seen you in girl clothes! Got a little lost in my thoughts.”
He couldn’t help but ask, “What about your…”
“Pecs.”
“???”
Ning Chu’s calm reply sent Wen Yang into a fit of suppressed laughter.
Not that it was super flashy, but whose pecs are that easy to notice? And hey, was there even a bit of cleavage going on there?!
“Let’s go, we’ve spent enough time here already. Time to work.”
“…”
With his head down, his expression flat but cheeks a deep red, Ning Chu followed Wen Yang, taking little hurried steps toward the coffee shop.
The café had just opened, and the Boss Lady was busy preparing her famous pastries for the day. The shop was empty apart from the staff… until Ning Chu spotted Zhang Shaoqing lurking in the corner.
What the heck! This guy hasn’t left yet?!
Almost as soon as Ning Chu noticed him, the villain reacted with a menacing grin, waving as he called out, “Hey, little maid! Come here, it’s ordering time!”
Ning Chu’s face darkened; his skin felt like it was heating up as embarrassment swung in like a wave, but his legs carried him forward, one slow step at a time, until he stood in front of Zhang Shaoqing.
“…”
“Give me a latte.”
Ning Chu looked down at the menu and followed suit, asking, “Sugar and milk?”
“Just do whatever you want; I don’t care for coffee anyway. If it tastes bad, I’ll complain about you.”
“Dude, are you serious…?!”
“Little brother~ Remember to call me ‘master’! And no temper with the customers, okay~?”
A reminder from the Boss Lady echoed from afar, and Ning Chu found himself clenching his fists, struggling to maintain a fake smile that was threatening to burst.
Calling Zhang Shaoqing “master”? This won’t awaken the villainous side of him, will it?!
“Sure thing~,” Ning Chu replied, his lips twitching in a reluctant smile before turning to leave.
“Hold up!”
Zhang Shaoqing propped up his leg, grinning mischievously as he asked, “Didn’t your boss say to call me master?”
“Mas…ter!”
The two syllables struggled like they were being forced through a tiny gap.
When Ning Chu turned back around, Wen Yang only caught sight of his face flushed crimson, the redness creeping down to his neck and ears, with fists that trembled in frustration.
Clearly, two more comments from Zhang Shaoqing, and that face might need a good punching.
“Work, work…”
“If it weren’t for worrying about Wen Yang here getting snatched up by girls…”
Ning Chu mumbled to himself, trying to shove down his embarrassment with half-hearted justifications.
Even knowing he’d eventually become a girl, the first time in girl clothes was just too hard to come to terms with!
And this torture? He had to endure it for three whole days!
“Welcome!”
“Call him ‘master’!”
“Master, welcome!”
A girl just stepping in glanced curiously at Ning Chu’s flushed and sweaty face, but in the next moment, her attention snapped to Wen Yang, who was preparing coffee for Zhang Shaoqing not far away.
“Whoa! Whoa!” The girl gasped, her jaw dropping, eyes wide in shock.
“!!!”
Ning Chu frowned, realizing things were going sideways. He immediately tossed aside his remaining shred of embarrassment and stepped forward to block her view, cheerfully asking, “Master, where would you like to sit? Want something to drink?”
“Eh!”
“Here looks great~ by the window, you can see the street view~ plus, you can check out all the handsome guys walking by~”
“Not that!”
“I recommend our new coffee~ we can do latte art; it’s super pretty and perfect for posting on social media~ Want to try a cup? It’s on sale for only twelve bucks!”
Ning Chu shifted his position a tiny bit, again blocking the girl’s gaze toward Wen Yang with his body.
This is public! Stop flirting out in the open like this!
He mentally braced himself, sensing a new admirer who could rival the ones mentioned in the plot could appear at any time.
The scripted admirers could be avoided easily, but this random bystander? Totally unpredictable!
