I Will Never Submit to Miss Grim Reaper - Chapter 108
Chapter 108: Drink This to Make It Bigger
“Nuo’er? Yin Nuo’er!”
Because the quilt, bedsheet, and pillow were all not dry, I lay in Yin Xiamo’s room, typing on my phone. I heard someone shouting from the bathroom.
“What’s wrong?”
I saved the written content, got out of bed, put on slippers, and opened the bathroom door. I saw someone inside putting clothes into the bucket.
“Are you done washing?”
“Yes, take off the clothes you’re going to wash later. I’ll go to the next bathroom, and then it’s your turn to shower.”
Yin Xiamo, inside, lifted the bucket filled with water, gesturing to my clothes and the direction of the adjacent room, saying, “Bring the maid outfit over too.”
I felt a bit embarrassed. “Can’t I do it myself?”
“Look at the time. If you wash the clothes after your shower, won’t you stay up all night?”
The young girl spoke with an unquestionable tone, “I’ll help you wash them. After you finish showering, we can sleep together. If your conscience allows, buy breakfast for me tomorrow. I want to eat the… rolled noodles, the one Nuo’er personally wraps.”
“I haven’t wrapped that before…”
I hesitated for a moment, “If it doesn’t taste good later, don’t blame me.”
Speaking of which, this rolled noodles seems to be considered a “Shenzhen specialty,” right? I haven’t seen this flavor and method of eating rolled noodles anywhere else. Although there are many similar “rolled noddles” in other places, they always give me the feeling that something is missing in the taste. There’s a kind of… I don’t know how to describe it. It’s like the skin is chosen to be especially thick to prevent the rolled noodles from getting soggy during transportation. It feels like chewing on dough, with the taste entirely from the sauce and no meat flavor. In contrast, the rolled noodles from the breakfast shop downstairs at Ai Luodi’s house has a particularly thin skin. When rolling, they add meat filling and seasoning at the same time, resulting in a very even taste.
It’s like the difference between machine-made dumplings or frozen dumplings and the ones my parents made when I was a child. In the orphanage, we used to make a lot of dumplings. The skin was thin, the filling was ample, and biting into it released a burst of juice. Now, you can tell just by looking at the dumpling skin—it’s thick, all flour, and once you bite through, the filling is a complete circle, with the taste not spreading out at all. It’s simply not the same thing.
“Anyway, as long as Nuo’er wraps it!”
Yin Xiamo, from the bathroom, came out, “Hurry, hurry, take off your clothes. Is your maid outfit in the bag?”
“It is.”
I had no choice but to go and fetch the clothes I needed to change into, then hung them on the clothes rack in the bathroom. It seemed like this wasn’t the first time Yin Xiamo had helped me with laundry.
In Ai Luodi’s house, there was a washing machine. I had asked Yin Xiamo about her laundry method before, and she mentioned that she would first hand wash the clothes, use a brush to clean visible stains, and then run them through the washing machine, whether it was a coat or bedsheet.
With this in mind, in the bathroom, I took off my shirt, unbuttoned my pants, and handed the clothes to the girl next to me.
“The underwear too!”
“Do I really need to give you that?”
I hesitated, “I can wash that myself…”
“No, I will be very careful with Nuo’er’s underwear.”
Yin Xiamo had a look that said, “You have to trust me.” She continued, “Even though I can’t cook, I’ve learned quite a few life hacks in recent years. You need to use a special laundry detergent and be very careful with the cleaning, right? I will separate them from the outer clothes…”
“It’s not about that.”
I quickly explained, “It’s just that having someone else wash my personal items feels a bit…”
“Is Nuo’er feeling shy?”
Yin Xiamo leaned in, wearing only her underwear, her small mouth forming a playful smile. She reached out and playfully slapped her hand on the damp wall behind me in the bathroom, saying, “Oh… we’ve been like a married couple for so long, and you’re still shy about washing underwear, Nuo’er, really…”
What… what is going on here! The sudden approach of Yin Xiamo made me instinctively take a few steps back, and I bumped into the wall with a “clang.” I glanced at the small hand blocking my retreat and then looked at the girl in front of me.
Because she was too close, from my angle, I could catch a glimpse of Yin Xiamo’s clearly defined, snowy white chest and the flat, firm abdomen. I hadn’t noticed it before, but now, upon closer inspection, I discovered… this girl actually has abdominal muscles!
Although not very prominent, under the diffuse light of the bathroom, coupled with the slight bending of the girl’s body in front of me, I noticed the curve on her belly. It was similar to the situation often depicted in the “Ultimate Abs” tags in certain blue apps – a subtle curve on the lower abdomen, tight and firm flesh, and in the middle, a hint of abdominal muscles. It belonged to the kind of girl who regularly exercises to sculpt her body.
Above this enticing little belly was her chest covered by a bra.
Not large, but because she was only wearing underwear, compared to the previous “Grim Reaper outfit” that completely concealed her figure, the cup size was noticeably fuller, and the shape was particularly beautiful.
“Uh… this, you…”
After being captivated by the girl’s perfect figure for a while, I came to my senses and turned away. “You’re not shy at all…”
“Yin Nuo’er.”
At this moment, Ai Luodi’s voice came from outside the bathroom, “There’s something I need to tell you in advance…”
Then, she saw me and Yin Xiamo in the bathroom, both only in underwear. Yin Xiamo had one hand supporting the bathroom wall, blocking my way, and the other hand gripping my shoulder. I was awkwardly crouched against the wall, not knowing what to do.
“Hmm?”
Ai Luodi outside had an expression of “So, you guys have reached this point already?” She continued, “Perhaps I came at an inconvenient time?”
“Well…”
I quickly turned my head, “Boss, what’s the matter?”
“I’ll go back upstairs to continue playing games. Contact me when you’re done with your business.”
Ai Luodi exited the bathroom, “You can shout downstairs or contact me on QQ regarding the novel.”
“Okay…”
Watching Ai Luodi leave, Yin Xiamo, in a “domineering CEO” pose, first appraised my “flat” chest and then glanced at my small belly. After a moment of contemplation, she said, “Hmm… I can let you off from washing, but Nuo’er has to reward me.”
I blurted out, “What reward…”
Before I could finish my sentence, Yin Xiamo pressed herself against me, and her small mouth approached mine.
Huh?
Could it be…
At the moment we were about to make contact, the girl in front of me, who was so close, suddenly changed her target and planted a soft kiss on my right cheek.
“Okay, I’m going to wash the clothes.”
Taking the clothes I had changed out of, Yin Xiamo walked out of the bathroom, “Little pet, remember to wash quickly, be fragrant and clean. I’ll need the pillow later!”
…
After Yin Xiamo left, I remained speechless in the bathroom for a long time. The soft touch of the girl’s cherry lips and the warmth lingered on my right cheek.
Did she just not kiss me directly?
Typically, in movies or comics, that kind of pose would lead to a forced… um, intimate moment, right?
She didn’t even aim for my mouth…
Wait a minute… what am I expecting here?
After a few seconds, I slowly came back to my senses. I stood up, covering my left chest where my heart was pounding. Why am I concerned about where she kissed me? It doesn’t matter where, right?
It must be because the scent of catnip on Yin Xiamo hasn’t completely dissipated, causing these chaotic thoughts. That girl was definitely just playing a prank. I could almost see the mischievous horns on her head!
Feeling disoriented, I walked to the bathroom door and closed it, locking it. Then, I stood under the showerhead, took off my underwear and inner garments, and turned on the hot water.
In the bathroom, the lingering scents of shower gel, various cosmetics, and the distinct fragrance of a girl, all from Yin Xiamo’s recent shower, filled the air. In the center of this vortex of scents, my mind felt increasingly fuzzy.
Ah… whatever, let’s just take a shower and go to bed early.
Standing foolishly under the spray for almost five minutes, I finally snapped out of the “brain freeze” state and proceeded to the next step – grabbing the shampoo.
Next was the routine care for my long hair and cleaning my body – shampoo, shower gel, facial cleanser, skincare…
If it were an ordinary girl, the usual routine would involve washing the hair, taking a bath, changing into clean clothes, and then proceeding with skincare and beauty routines. However, I brought over the habits of a typical boy, completing the entire process in one go during the shower – washing hair, face, body, skincare, and even washing underwear, concluding with applying body lotion.
“Whew…”
In the misty air, over forty minutes later, I changed into a nightgown and walked out of the bathroom feeling refreshed.
I have to admit, this nightgown for girls is really suitable for wearing after a shower, something I hadn’t noticed before. The fabric is soft, weightless, and it feels exceptionally comfortable against the skin. Walking in it is a breeze, unlike men’s sleepwear or thermal undergarments, which are all inferior in terms of comfort compared to the nightgown.
I think guys who live alone or aren’t shy should consider getting something similar. After all, it’s worn before sleeping, without going outside – just go for the maximum comfort.
“Has my kitten pillow been seasoned?”
Hearing the voice, Yin Xiamo, who had just finished hanging clothes on the balcony, quickly ran over. After inspecting my body, she nodded, “Hmm, perfect! It seems like I’ll have a good night’s sleep tonight! If only your chest were a bit bigger, it would be even better. Last night, it seemed like I couldn’t find a comfortable position to rest my head for half the night…”
“Day by day, all you think about is that stuff, that stuff!”
I couldn’t resist any longer. I reached out and pinched Yin Xiamo’s face twice, pulling her face outward forcefully. “What happened to your dignity as a Grim Reaper? Where did that arrogant attitude of yours go? Besides, didn’t you create my body? If you want a bigger chest, you should have adjusted the size when you were shaping my face!”
“I only use the dignity of a Grim Reaper when necessary.”
Yin Xiamo, with her face being pinched, spoke somewhat awkwardly, “But certainly not… um, not at a time like this. By the way, is our Nuo’er starting to care about chest size now?”
“How could I care! I’m just an old man…”
At this point, I deliberately glanced in the direction of Ai Luodi’s bedroom upstairs. “Would I care about this? Only silly lolis would be preoccupied with that flat area on the chest every day!”
“Who are you calling flat?”
Lines of annoyance appeared on Yin Xiamo’s face. “Do you believe I’ll add attributes like easy childbirth, delicate health, obedient, and innocent to your body!”
“If you could, you would have done it already!”
I let go and put on a look of a headache. “Really, not a single day is normal.”
Returning to Yin Xiamo’s cool room, where the air conditioner was blowing, I stretched lazily and picked up my phone.
?She’s really super cute. Look at the highlights of that outdoor livestreamer. I have a feeling this little sister from Shenzhen City is going to become famous.?
?Her girlfriend is also very beautiful. It has the charm of an adult succubus. Are they just doing this for publicity or are they serious??
?When I looked at the reverse images of the Shenzhen Comic Expo, many cosplayers weren’t that great, but the Honeydew signboard girl stood out. I didn’t expect there would be a follow-up.?
?Is she working at a café? Or is it a maid cafe??
In recent times, the discussion about the “Shenzhen Comic Expo Little Loli” and the “Shenzhen Super Cute Loli Maid” has been increasing in various QQ groups I joined. Initially, the “Honeydew signboard girl” and the “Shenzhen Cat Maid Café” were just photos, and one could argue that the pictures were photoshopped, as there couldn’t be someone so cute and perfectly fitting the “2D aesthetic” in the real world. However, ever since this afternoon when I joined the livestream of “Extreme Explorer King Liu Ziyi,” the rumors about whether those images underwent “Photoshop beautification” directly vanished.
This is because “Extreme Explorer King Liu Ziyi” usually engages in real activities, relying on skills to attract fans, with no precedent of using beauty filters during livestreams.
Except for the past few days, his livestream content and videos were mostly like, “Hey, guys, I found a cave in a certain town that has supposedly existed for hundreds of years. Today, we’re going to explore the ‘Resting Dragon Cave’ in this small village. The people in the village say that a 20-meter python appeared in this cave. Some friends told me that there’s a cave in a certain village, a certain place. No streamer dares to go? Let’s check it out!”
Nature’s scenery is unlike human faces and furniture – whether or not beauty filters are applied can usually be discerned at a glance. In addition, “Liu Ziyi” has always appeared without makeup. This afternoon, when those fans saw themselves on screen with him, they instantly recognized the streamer they follow is still the same, not very good-looking, while I, standing beside, looked too cute. The two of us formed a strong contrast.
In addition, Yin Xiamo, who also appeared on camera with her equally unearthly appearance and beautiful skin, exploded across various QQ groups and video platforms.
?Adventure King Liu Ziyi has attracted a large audience this time. This should be the cutest girl I’ve ever seen.?
?The Shenzhen Maid Slicing you’ve been looking for, in high definition.?
?Liu Ziyi’s maid cafe livestream, uncut from start to finish.?
Numerous videos were produced, and countless screenshots were shared in various QQ groups and WeChat groups.
For a moment, almost all the QQ groups and WeChat groups I was in were discussing:
?Who is this little sister named Nuo’er? Is it a new marketing strategy by the capitalists??
?I found her account on Tongmeng Net, but it seems like there are no updates. Could it be fake??
?A newly registered account, it seems like she’s indeed the new favorite of the capitalists.?
?Don’t spread rumors, okay? Brother Yi has never been involved in the capitalist stuff. He only promotes creativity on Tongmeng Net. Have you ever seen him take on advertisements??
The fan count of the Tongmeng Net account “Little Xia Nuo Does Not Hide in the Cardboard Box,” jointly managed by me and Yin Xiamo, also skyrocketed from over a hundred to twenty-three thousand in just a few hours. There were 99+ direct messages, with the majority asking if it was really me, and a few containing offensive language. Some media outlets even inquired about becoming an internet celebrity and asked if I wanted to sign a contract with their union.
I replied to a few of the earnest questions in those messages and then closed the app. I switched to QQ, opened Ai Luodi’s profile, and sent her a message:
?I’m done showering. Do you have anything important, Boss??
After sending this message to Ai Luodi, I went to the bathroom to get my underwear and then to the balcony to hang it up.
“Nuo’er.”
Before long, Ai Luodi, also wearing sleepwear and knee-high white stockings, walked down from upstairs. She looked at me with surprise and said, “Aren’t you afraid of getting bitten by mosquitoes dressed like that outside?”
“I… I’m just drying some clothes,” I casually explained. “I’ll go back in soon.”
“I wear stockings even when I’m drying clothes upstairs. Those mosquitoes are too venomous,” Ai Luodi added without probing further. “By the way, I mentioned to Tuzi in the game that I’m thinking of resigning as a maid. Tuzi asked about the café’s salary and environment, and as we talked, she also expressed interest in resigning.”
“Oh?” I was a bit bewildered. “Editor Tuzi is also coming over?”
Then, what about my editing? Both of my editors are leaving. Who will take care of my book?
But… if I had to admit it, Tuzi did indeed meet the criteria Ouyang Xue mentioned for “maids needing good looks and figure.”
During the comic exhibition, Tuzi left a very deep impression on me. The moment I saw her, she felt like a very mature girl character from anime… the type with black stockings and a tall figure, similar to characters like Utaha Kasumigaoka from “Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend,” Mai Sakurajima from “Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai,” or Kuroyukihime from “Accel World.”
As for the grim reaper girl Yin Xiamo, I’m currently unsure how to evaluate her. As for Ai Luodi, she falls into the category of a “moe with contrast” girl – a small round face, short arms and legs, appearing cute on the outside but having a sharp tongue inside, yet friendly to her friends. On the other hand, Tuzi, also known as Lan Jiajia, or most likely known by that name, made an unforgettable impression on me during our first meeting at the comic exhibition with her black stockings, long legs, and almost perfect figure.
Although Tuzi’s appearance may not be as cute as Ai Luodi’s, her figure is more mature. If she were to join the café, she would probably be well-received by customers who prefer an Onee-san type.
“In fact, Tuzi has been wanting to resign for a long time. She feels that she is not suitable for the position of an editor,” Ai Luodi yawned. “It’s not certain that she’ll come here. She just wants to visit tomorrow, talk to the café manager, and your editor in charge will most likely be replaced.”
“I don’t quite understand,” I said, putting the drying rack aside and returning from the balcony to the living room. “Wasn’t Tuzi highly praised by the authors for her work on the Honeydew?”
“It’s precisely because she’s highly praised and too easy-going that she’s not suitable for this position. She’s not decisive enough when it comes to handling things,” Ai Luodi explained.
Ai Luodi fell silent for a few seconds. “In addition to that Uncle Bei incident, this is her second mishap this month. I heard from the editor-in-chief of the Honeydew that similar incidents happen almost every month.”
“Similar incidents?”
I was reminded of the incident that happened before, where the new author “Uncle Bei” in the signing group kept arguing with people because a male author used a female avatar. In the end, he left the group and accused the Editor Tuzi group of abusing her privileges to kick people out. “Has there been anything like this before?”
“Too many. Because Tuzi is easy-going and responsible for every author, sending them supplementary study materials, guiding them in writing from morning to night, and discussing plots. She has a good relationship with authors in the group. After chatting a lot, many authors mistakenly think they are best friends with Tuzi, and just because of that, they believe they can get recommendations easily.”
Ai Luodi sat down on the sofa arm in the living room. “As a result, some of these authors frequently miss deadlines, some have abnormal genres, and some even have a history of missing updates in the recommended section. When Tuzi doesn’t recommend them, these authors think Tuzi is abusing privileges. They feel that with such a good relationship, why shouldn’t they get recommendations? So they create a fuss and spread negative rumors about her on various websites… In reality, Tuzi treats almost every author the same way.”
I understood. With Ai Luodi’s explanation, everything became clear to me in an instant.
It’s similar to a situation where a class teacher is very close to every student in the class. Some students might misbehave, thinking that the teacher, due to their good relationship, would turn a blind eye to things like skipping class, fighting, or not submitting assignments. However, when the teacher finally addresses their behavior, these students feel it’s unfair, thinking that the teacher is no longer a “brother” to them. As a result, they start spreading negative rumors about the teacher behind their back.
Having experienced the “Uncle Bei” incident, I can completely understand. At that time, when the person in the group had their first conflict with others, Tuzi took immediate action, using measures like muting or warnings. Perhaps, if she had handled it promptly, there wouldn’t have been subsequent issues. However, Tuzi’s nature might be more “gentle,” considering everyone in the group as fellow authors, and she might not have wanted to escalate the situation unnecessarily. By not addressing the conflict immediately, allowing it to continue, the tensions in the group eventually erupted.
If this had happened in Ai Luodi’s group, and if Ai Luodi had seen it, she probably would have responded with a few words:
?What’s the big deal? Can’t a guy use a female avatar? How about I use a macho man avatar now??
?I’m Ultraman, can I use Belial’s avatar??
?If you have the ability, write a bestselling book. If you don’t like someone’s avatar, donate tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands, and ask them to change to Peppa Pig. I guarantee there won’t be a single complaint.?
“…”
It’s not that Tuzi is unsuitable as an editor. Usually, when such “authors” leave, they just leave. Posting negative comments about the editor on various websites doesn’t usually gain much credibility. However, the main issue is… if the editor herself sees those comments, it can be quite disheartening. After encountering similar situations multiple times, Tuzi often feels that she might not be suitable for this profession when she reads those negative remarks.
“So, who will be my editor in the future?” Since it seemed like something I couldn’t change, I followed up with Ai Luodi’s words: “Is the signing and recommendation process going to be the same as before?”
“Don’t worry. No matter how many times we change editors, you, as an author, will still have the resources you need. You don’t have to worry about that,” Ai Luodi assured me, nodding. “Tuzi just wanted me to tell you that your new book has a high current subscription rate. If you can maintain a stable writing pace without major plot issues, your subscriptions should continue to do well.”
A high subscription rate means that a book has a significant number of real readers, not just “dead collections.” This is a crucial metric for editors as it directly affects recommendation weight, subscription revenue, and various other factors related to payment.
My book… according to the previous calculations, if it’s really as Tuzi said, with a “high subscription rate,” it means that even if the collection count is low, the subscriptions after it’s listed will likely be considerably higher than novels with similar collections. When I started this new book, I predicted a monthly income of about 2,000 yuan after it’s listed. Now, hearing from the editor that the “subscription rate is high,” the income might be around 2,500 yuan or even 3,000 yuan.
If I can manage to work at the café during the day and maintain updates at night, the café salary plus the manuscript fees should be enough to make my monthly income reach or even surpass ten thousand yuan. That used to be my three or even four months’ worth of salary.
“Did Tuzi only mention these things?”
“Yeah, she hasn’t confirmed if she’ll come, but the position adjustment is certain. You and those authors in Tuzi’s group will probably receive notifications tomorrow, transferring all to the new editor…”
“Both of you!”
While we were talking, Yin Xiamo walked out of the kitchen with two bottles of milk in her hands. I recognized them as the locally produced near-expiration milk she used to bring from the grocery store where she worked.
“It’s so late, let’s not discuss work anymore. If Tuzi really wants to apply to the café, we can talk about it later!”
Handing a bottle of milk to Ai Luodi and another to me, Yin Xiamo patted my shoulder like an older sister and said, “Drink up, it’ll make your chest bigger.”
“Um, there’s actually nothing particularly important. It’s just that Tuzi might be quitting soon. She heard you’re living with me, so let me remind you. The new book has potential in the market, so don’t stop updating. If there are specific readers you want to continue writing for from your previous book at Yae-do, you can continue, but the lost readers probably can’t be recovered.”
While Ai Luodi was talking, she drank her milk and turned to go upstairs, saying, “Well, that’s it for now. I’ll discuss the resignation issue with the company tomorrow.”
“Goodnight.”
“Night.”
Watching Ai Luodi disappear upstairs, I looked at the milk bottle in my hand. “Are you sure drinking this will make your chest bigger?”
“If not, rub it for me when we sleep together at night.”
Yin Xiamo smiled and said, “That will definitely make it bigger.”
“Enough, enough.”
I took the milk bottle and walked towards my room. “I’m going to write in my diary.”
“……”
?Today, I visited the cramped apartment again, and the environment and security there are still as bad as ever.?
Sitting in front of a small wooden table, I wrote in my diary, one word at a time, while drinking milk.
?The shoes thief is back again. I wonder if the “Stone Brother” over there will start knocking on stones again in the middle of the night.?
?In the afternoon, I went to the hospital with a certain big boss and met her daughter, Lu Xinmeng. Such a cute name. Seeing her made me realize that my previous book actually had such an adorable reader.?
?The café is finally up and running. After dinner, Xiao Mo, Ai Luodi, Sister Ouyang, and Chef Wang held a small meeting. This meeting might go down in the history of the café.?
?Of course, that depends on the café’s ability to operate healthily in the future.?
?Hmm… I’m tired. I’ll write this much for now. Tonight, I have to sleep with someone who has no morals. I hope I can get a good night’s sleep.?
After finishing the diary, I placed the notebook in the drawer, turned off the light, and walked into Yin Xiamo’s room opposite mine. She intentionally used an “emperor” tone.
“My concubine, the night calls for your embrace.”
“……”
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