With My Ability To Swap, I Will Never End Up In A Love Triangle Mess - Chapter 22

Pedestrian Street—the busiest and most bustling avenue in this small city.

Among its many shops stood a maid café, a place that many conservative folks deemed “indecent.”

“Welcome home, Master~”

The greeting maid at the door called out sweetly, trying to give every customer a warm, homely feeling.

However, the moment they saw who had walked in, their sweet smiles instantly turned into mischievous, knowing smirks.

“Oh, it’s Brother Xia! The boss has been waiting for you in the private room for so long~”
“Brother Xia, Brother Xia, when you and the boss get together, will you give us wedding candy~?”
“Brother Xiaaa~”

“Hey! Cut it out! There are customers here! And we’re just normal friends!!!”

Under the curious gazes of the other patrons, Xia Xi’s face flushed red. He hurriedly quickened his pace, almost fleeing to the familiar private room.

“You’re here. Sit, sit.”

Liu Jiaying covered her mouth, giggling at Xia Xi’s flustered expression.

No matter how many times she saw it, his pure, boyish reactions never got old.

“You should really discipline your maids. They’re always gossiping—what kind of behavior is that?”

Even though he was just a dishwasher here, every employee in the shop addressed him as “Brother Xia.”

Not for any special reason—just because the boss favored him.

The benefits were good, the work was easy, and nobody wanted to get fired. So, they all treated this “pretty boy” with respect.

Well… respect only applied to the male staff.

The little maids? Every single one of them couldn’t resist teasing him about the boss. Some were even younger than him!

“What’s wrong with them? I think they’re great. So full of youth.”

Yeah, yeah. Your idea of “youth” is getting teased by girls, huh?

Since the boss said so, Xia Xi had no choice. He was just a lowly employee—who would listen to him?

Fine. If this was his “miserable fate”—being teased by a bunch of girls—then so be it.

“Am I really so unappealing, Brother Xia? You won’t even sit closer to me~”

Liu Jiaying pouted, unhappy that Xia Xi had taken the seat across from her instead of beside her. She’d even worn white thigh-highs and a maid outfit just for him!

“No, no! Boss, you’re adorable, charming, perfectly proportioned, captivating, irresistible—”

“Okay, okay, stop. I get it. You’re embarrassed. You have principles. Just sit there, then.”

Such half-hearted praise. Really.

Rolling her eyes, she slid the menu toward him.

“Order whatever you want~”

Xia Xi didn’t hold back. This wasn’t his first meal with the boss, so ordering had become routine.

“Just a simple omelet rice, some chicken strips, and a watermelon juice.”

He didn’t bother considering Liu Jiaying’s preferences because he already knew what she’d say next—

“Then I’ll have the same as you~”

See? No matter what he ordered, she’d copy him. He still didn’t know if she actually liked the food or not.

About twenty minutes later, their meals arrived.

The maid who delivered the dishes didn’t leave immediately. Instead, she waited for further instructions.

“Master, would you like me to cast a love spell for you?”

The so-called “love spell” was just drawing cute patterns (or writing “I love you”) on the omelet rice with ketchup.

“Ahem.”

Before Xia Xi could respond, Liu Jiaying cleared her throat lightly, signaling the little maid to leave and not disturb their lunch.

The maid immediately understood, blinking playfully.

“Well then, Brother Xia and Boss Sister, just call for Xiao Jing if you need anything~ Xiao Jing can do anything~”

With a click, the private room door closed, leaving the two alone.

“See? This is exactly what I mean. These maids are way too bold.”

Xia Xi sighed awkwardly.

“But they’re cute, aren’t they?”

Liu Jiaying didn’t mind. Girls like this were lively and full of personality.

Thanks to these playful, unique employees, her maid café was thriving.

“Sooo…”

Suddenly, she stood up, stepping to the side to fully display herself in front of Xia Xi.

Heh. White thigh-highs. Absolute territory…

Wait, no! Xia Xi, what are you thinking?! This is your boss! Show some respect!

“Would you like to eat the omelet rice first~? Or would you like me to cast a love spell for you~? Or maybe… hmm?”

Liu Jiaying’s voice already leaned toward the mature, seductive type. Paired with these teasing lines, it was downright lethal.

Unfortunately, Xia Xi was immune. He’d been through this exact scenario at least ten times.

“Then please, Sister, cast a love spell for me. Draw a little cat.”

Seeing his “I’ve seen it all” expression, Liu Jiaying huffed, grabbed the ketchup, and drew a pig’s head on his omelet rice.

Of course, the “I love you” was non-negotiable.

“Hmph. You wanted a cat? Enjoy your pig head.”

After finishing his, she drew a cute cat on her own plate, shooting him a triumphant look.

Xia Xi pretended to focus on his food, but his gaze kept drifting toward Liu Jiaying’s slender legs.

What could he say? For a pure-hearted guy like him, her outfit was dangerously effective.

Xia Xi got an eyeful, and Liu Jiaying inwardly cheered—At least I can still make him stare.

But… did he really think she didn’t notice? He even fake-casually nibbled on a chicken strip to cover it up.

Girls were hyper-aware of lingering stares.

“If you want to look, just look openly~ I’m giving you a private show~”

Sitting back down, she propped her chin on her hands, her sparkling eyes locked onto Xia Xi.

(…)

What kind of man could resist this?!

“I wasn’t looking.”

“Lying isn’t very cute, you know~”

“Believe what you want!”

Flustered, Xia Xi shoveled rice into his mouth.

With Luo Xinyu and Liu Yiyi, he was always the one teasing them. How did Liu Jiaying turn the tables so easily? This wasn’t right!

Seeing how easily he crumbled, Liu Jiying chuckled and began eating her meal in delicate bites.

Meanwhile, Xia Xi chewed aggressively, his mind racing.

I’m a grown man! How can I let a maid in thigh-highs dominate me like this?

No!

I need to man up!