Chapter 332: Together - Pretending to Cultivate in Kindergarten

## Chapter 332: Together "Because, Mom and Dad, you both reminded me before about having this conversation. It's something that was bound to happen sooner or later, so it isn't really surprising for me." Lin Xiao Li marveled at how unique Ran Ran truly was. He really didn't think like most people. Lin Xiao Li, in a rare moment of seriousness, sat up straight with a stern look: "So, Ran Ran, are you really sure you want to date four girlfriends at the same time? Being with all of them together?" Dad Lin Ying Jun found himself hesitant to speak up from where he sat in the back because even he, as a father, was taken aback by this situation. His son having four girlfriends—just the thought of it left him stunned for half an hour when his wife first told him. He'd only ever heard of such things before. Witnessing it with his own eyes was another matter altogether. That it involved his own son, he couldn't even begin to imagine how that would get out. Lin Zheng Ran knew his mother was serious today, so he answered with equal gravity: "Yes, I'm sure." Lin Xiao Li furrowed her brows and glanced at the four sitting nearby: "Xiao Qing Qing, Wen Wen, Li Li, and Xiao Jing Shi, you're all aware of this, right? And you've all agreed? You're all okay with Ran Ran being this way?" The four girls blushed and nodded silently. Lin Ying Jun marveled at just how charismatic his son must be... Especially since among them was Jiang Jing Shi, eldest daughter of the Jiang family, a genuine goddess in the eyes of countless young people. Yet... Such an acclaimed young lady allowed his son to do this... Lin Xiao Li's expression was stern as she exchanged a glance with her husband. She then turned back: "Ran Ran, you're not a child anymore. You're wiser in many things, even more so than your mom and dad. You've already made a name for yourself at a young age, but you shouldn't treat girls this way. You must be loyal and sincere to your girlfriends." Lin Zheng Ran replied, "Mom, I'm sincere with all of them. Since confirming our relationship, I've always treated them seriously. It's not a matter of being fickle, and I have no intention of abandoning any of them." The four girls nodded again. Lin Xiao Li, bewildered, asked: "You're dating four girlfriends and yet claim you're not fickle? And they still nod!" She continued in astonishment, "Besides, a person can only love one person! It's ingrained in human nature. Modern society doesn't permit such a thing." "Yes, I know that's typically the case, but maybe I'm atypical. I don't just love one person. And it's not illegal, just that we can't register for marriage, but we're still allowed to be together." "Not being able to register for marriage is a huge deal, isn't it?" She turned to the four girls again: "If Ran Ran has such a frivolous idea, that's one thing, but why do you girls allow it? You're okay with this! Isn’t this emotional deceit? You won't be able to get married in the future." Xiao He Qing gently spoke up, "Auntie... Lin Zheng Ran has never deceived us. He never lies to any of us." The other three nodded. Han Wen Wen added, "Moreover, we agree that a marriage certificate is just a piece of paper. Relationships aren't determined by paper, nor do they persist because of it. So, it's not important. Even without one, Brother Zheng Ran can still be with us." Lin Xiao Li was increasingly bewildered: "Huh? Wait! Wait!" She waved her hands: "Let's not even talk about the marriage certificate! Xiao Qing Qing, what do you mean by this? Are you saying Ran Ran told you from the start that he wanted to date several girls? That he never deceived you, meaning he was upfront from the beginning?" Xiao He Qing shyly said, "Yes, he was upfront. When we were just starting out, he asked if I would be okay with him seeing two people, because he also liked Li Li. He asked if I would be okay sharing, and that's how he confessed, and I agreed." "What? I don't understand." Jiang Xue Li clenched her hands, backing up the claim: "He Qing isn't lying. It was true that when Ran Ran wasn't yet with me, he asked if he could date two people. I agreed, so we started dating." Lin Ying Jun, dumbfounded, chimed in: "And Wen Wen? You too?" Han Wen Wen smiled calmly: "Uncle, Auntie, when I got together with Brother Zheng Ran, he was already with Xiao Qing Qing and Li Li. So, I knew from the beginning." Jiang Jing Shi spoke up: "Ran Ran asked me directly if he could date four people, and I agreed." Lin Xiao Li was at a loss: "Have I aged too quickly? Auntie truly can't understand how you girls think. If you really like Ran Ran, the notion that you'd allow him to like other girls doesn't make sense. Wouldn't you naturally feel that way? Rivals in love can't possibly coexist peacefully, can they?" Han Wen Wen bit her lip, smiling: "Honestly, Uncle and Auntie, we did initially want to have Brother Zheng Ran to ourselves, and we didn't agree immediately. But we went through so much before it reached this point." Jiang Xue Li clenched her little fists: "We didn't agree on a whim. We considered it thoroughly because it's an important matter. Although clumsy Ran Ran is fickle, we're willing to be his girlfriends at the same time!" She added softly, "As for getting along peacefully, we do get jealous at times, but even if Lin Zheng Ran had only one girlfriend, that would still happen, right?" Lin Xiao Li suddenly stood up, expressing her thoughts from an adult's perspective: "How can you girls be so naive? Xiao Qing Qing, Wen Wen, Li Li, Auntie watched you grow up, and though I've known Xiao Jing Shi not long, I like you too. It's because I care about all of you that I think about your futures!" Covering her heart, she spoke clearly: "Although I'm the mother, I shouldn't doubt Ran Ran, do you girls truly believe that Ran Ran, without being able to register marriage, can be responsible for you for a lifetime? Do you trust him unconditionally like this?!" The four girls looked at Auntie Lin who stood up, exchanged glances, and then rose together. Xiao He Qing said, "I trust Lin Zheng Ran. I've trusted him since we were children." Jiang Xue Li commented, "I trust him too. I believe there's no one more reliable in this world. If Ran Ran can't be trusted, how could a marriage license be any more trustworthy?" Han Wen Wen stated: "There's no one in this world Wen Wen trusts more than Brother Zheng Ran." Jiang Jing Shi concluded: "Auntie, if we ever had doubts, I wouldn't have made it with Ran Ran to today. It's not just our relationship but also Zheng Shi company; nothing can be built with suspicion." Their unwavering expressions left Lin Xiao Li speechless. Lin Zheng Ran also stood up, placed beside them as their anchor: "Mom, Dad, I understand this is not something you can easily accept, but I haven't known these four for just a day or two—even Jing Shi has been around for nearly four years now. "I'm sure you both can see that if our being together was a mistake, if any of us doubted the feelings between us, we would have parted ways ages ago—and certainly wouldn't be standing here today." (End of Chapter)