Chapter 331: Four Girls Meet the Parents - Pretending to Cultivate in Kindergarten

Chapter 331: Four Girls Meet the Parents The car drove steadily forward. The four of them remained exceptionally quiet. After all, meeting uncle and aunt in such a manner, who wouldn’t be nervous? Especially when it had moved from three people to four. Xiao He Qing rummaged through her pocket and pulled out a bag of candies. She first offered them to Han Wen Wen and Lily. Then she tentatively called to Jiang Jing Shi in the passenger seat, “Teacher Jiang—no, Sister Jiang.” Jiang Jing Shi turned and smiled, “What’s the matter?” He Qing held out the candy in her hand, “Want some candy? I bought it this morning.” Jiang Jing Shi usually didn’t eat candy, but she still extended her hand to take one. “Thank you, He Qing.” “You're welcome.” Han Wen Wen, clinging to Little He Qing’s arm, also greeted proactively. Among them, she harbored the most jealousy. But no matter how vast the world, Brother Zheng Ran’s flirtatiousness was greater. Since it was destined to be together, she was willing to take the initiative to build friendships. “Sister Jiang, you are really beautiful. There were several times Brother Zheng Ran mentioned you, and I asked about you. But seeing you in person at the start of the semester still took me by surprise.” Jiang Jing Shi popped the candy into her mouth: “I feel the same about Wen Wen. The first time I saw you, I was as surprised at how beautiful and unique you were. The same with He Qing—the moment I saw you, I thought you were unbelievably adorable.” “Thank you, Sister Jiang,” the two responded in unison. Jiang Jing Shi then glanced at Jiang Xue Li, gazing out the window, “As for Lily, it’s not our first meeting after all, I remember a few years back mentioning how pretty Lily is.” Jiang Xue Li responded with a bashful smile and coughed, “Thanks, I heard from Zheng Ran that Sister Jiang will join us in living together soon?” Jiang Jing Shi blushed and nodded: “Yes, since we’re all sisters, and we’re all willing to be with Zheng Zheng, it’s just a matter of getting acquainted early. Once Zheng Zheng’s commuting paperwork is finalized, I’ll move in too, Moreover, you don’t have to call me sister; although I’m a few years older, we’re the same in private. You can call me Jing Shi.” Xiao He Qing blinked innocently, “But I feel like calling you Sister Jiang is very endearing, and it rolls off the tongue.” Han Wen Wen nodded in agreement, “Me too.” Jiang Xue Li also smiled, “Let Zheng Ran keep calling you Jing Shi.” She scratched her face. Jiang Jing Shi nodded gently, “Alright, call me whatever you like, we are all sisters.” The three noted how gentle and soft-spoken Jiang Jing Shi truly was. Han Wen Wen waved her hand with a puzzled look: “Sister Jiang, I’ve got a question! You do seem very nice, but... every time I see you with Jiang Qian, it feels like there’s some hostility between you two?” Jiang Jing Shi considered for a moment, her almond-shaped eyes flickering twice: “That, well, perhaps you only children wouldn’t understand; real sisters who grow up together inevitably clash over many things, especially during the rebellious years, and most importantly…” She awkwardly chuckled with a shadow of a frown, “Qian Qian liking Zheng Zheng—her brother-in-law—just over this, we've been giving each other the cold shoulder lately.” Especially since she kissed Zheng Zheng in front of their parents! At this moment, the three of them let out a sigh. Indeed, the sisterly rivalry was palpable. Jiang Jing Shi exhaled deeply, “Of course, although it seems hostile on the surface, recently I feel okay because Zheng Zheng...” She blushed: “I am entirely Zheng Zheng’s person now, whatever Qian Qian's thoughts, impossible for her to win.” The trio suddenly glanced over at Lin Zheng Ran driving. Each of them threw him a peculiar stare, focused intently. His unexpected overnight absence had indeed surprised all three. Jiang Jing Shi, with soft jealousy, curiously asked, “By the way, a personal question, the three of you… have you shared a bed with Zheng Zheng?” The three young ones turned redder than ever. Indeed, the questions from someone a few years older were quite different. Jiang Xue Li looked outside the window, proudly, “Zheng Ran’s a flirtatious guy, do you really think he wouldn’t make a move on us? But it’s not been that frequent.” Jiang Jing Shi cast a jealous glance at Lin Zheng Ran, “It’s true, Zheng Zheng does have quite the greedy side, it won’t go unnoticed.” Lin Zheng Ran drove on, speechless, “I’m doing intimate things with my girlfriend, that’s reasonable, right? Should I restrain myself for a month, keep hands off?” The four of them hurriedly protested. What would they do if he wasn’t affectionate? But Lin Zheng Ran responded with, “Just kidding, once you start these things, they can become addictive.” All four of them blushed, swallowing back their aborted words, and settled into a deep silence. Addictive indeed. Each of them, in private moments, had leaned on this certain someone for relaxation countless times. The pleasure of yielding to human nature. Xiao He Qing, sometime later, asked, “By the way, with all this chatting, we haven’t discussed the main thing, do you think uncle and aunt will be angry with Zheng Ran for this? We’re okay, I’m just worried they’ll scold Zheng Ran.” No one answered, each participant found it hard to predict, with worried expressions all around. Lin Zheng Ran confidently stated: “Don’t worry, my mom will certainly get to the bottom of this. Worst-case, even if she’s mad, from the day I decided to make you my girlfriends, I was determined to take responsibility for all of you for a lifetime, no matter what difficulties we face, I will be with you all.” Thanks to these words, they felt reassured; with their backbone, they were fearless. After a long journey. They finally returned from the university to the small town. Lin Zheng Ran parked the car in front of the residential complex entrance. “We’re home!” He led the four extremely nervous girls towards their place of residence. Every one of them harbored various thoughts. No matter how you put it, dating four girlfriends at once was revolutionary to elders. But everyone was prepared. The five stood outside the door, Lin Zheng Ran knocked, “Mom, Dad, it’s me, I’m back.” Inside the room, Lin Xiao Li and Lin Ying Jun, sitting on the sofa, were involved in a discussion, rose to open the door upon hearing the knock. The moment the door opened. Lin Xiao Li gazed at the four girls standing behind her son. Each one gave a polite nod, speaking in unison, “Hello, uncle and aunt!” Lin Xiao Li and Lin Ying Jun exchanged worried glances. Then looked towards their son. Lin Zheng Ran seemed calm, not appearing bothered by the impending conversation. Soon after, on the sofa in the living room, He Qing, Han Wen Wen, Jiang Xue Li, and Jiang Jing Shi sat together. Though awkward, their expressions were firm. Lin Xiao Li poured a glass of water for each, prompting a collective, “Thank you, Aunt.” Lin Xiao Li chuckled warmly. “No need to be so formal.” And settled onto the sofa. Lin Zheng Ran munched on fruits from the table, handing them each a cherry tomato. The four took them gratefully. Lin Ying Jun and Lin Xiao Li exchanged embarrassed smiles. Lin Xiao Li replied, “Ran Ran, you really are composed, given the gravity of this situation.” Lin Zheng Ran gave his parents a look, popped another into his mouth. (End of chapter)