Chapter 333: Victory - Pretending to Cultivate in Kindergarten

Chapter 333: Victory Lin Xiao Li slightly clenched her fist: "Lin Zheng Ran, let me ask you this! Are you saying you want to spend your entire life with all of them? Do you mean you'll eventually ask their parents for their hands in marriage? Saying you want to marry their daughters openly, and not just one, but all four of them at once?!" Lin Zheng Ran nodded, "Yes." Lin Xiao Li retorted, "Zheng Ran, how could any parents agree to such a thing? As a mother myself, I can empathize with how I would feel if it were my own daughter! This sort of thing just won’t work!" Lin Zheng Ran responded nonchalantly: "I understand there might be hurdles, but isn't the solution to solve them when they arise?" He raised his hand: “We can't just run away from challenges when they appear, right? I’ve always understood the necessity to resolve issues head-on. Isn't that what you taught me when I was a child? I mean, Mom, you said it's impossible, but do you really think all the things I've accomplished so far were easy to foresee? Each one seemed impossible at first." Xiao He Qing stepped forward, her cute demeanor bolstered by her firmly clenched fists in front of her chest: "Auntie! I'll also work hard to persuade my mom and grandma to agree! Plus, Lin Zheng Ran helped out my mom and grandma recently, so I'm confident it will work out." Jiang Xue Li also stepped forward, standing beside Lin Zheng Ran with a proud and loud voice, "If it weren't for Zheng Ran, I wouldn't have had the opportunity to appear on stage these past few years. My parents also know about the importance of Zheng Ran in my life. I'm sure they'll agree if we talk to them sincerely." Han Wen Wen took a step forward, covering her face with a smile, "Actually, I don't have such concerns. No one meddles in these matters for me. No one will attend my wedding anyway, so there's no problem." Jiang Jing Shi reassured, "Uncle and Auntie, don't worry. Since all of us have agreed to Zheng Ran's proposal, it's because we've considered the future." Lin Xiao Li felt a step back by the momentum, feeling that her presence was overshadowed by the opposing side. Her once commanding aura diminished twice over: "Even if your parents agree, don't you care about what others think? Is it all just about being with Zheng Ran?" The powerless questioning led the four girls to nod with determination. Lin Xiao Li’s spirit diminished further, leaning against her husband for support. Lin Ying Jun stood up to support his wife. She spoke in a much softer voice, "What about the children then? Without a marriage certificate, you can't get them registered." Han Wen Wen raised her hand, "Auntie, I need to correct that. Recently, there's been a trend of declining birth rates in the country. During our travels, we discussed this issue, and Zheng Ran guessed that soon, there will be policies allowing children to be registered without marriage." Lin Zheng Ran nodded, "Yes, that's what I said. I'm sure as a civil servant, Dad, you might have heard similar discussions." Lin Ying Jun forced a smile. "Well," he had indeed discussed this likely trend with colleagues, and it’s quite possible that what Zheng Ran said could happen in the future. Lin Xiao Li turned back with a pitiful look at her husband, "Honey~ say something for me! Is this really a feasible policy?" Lin Ying Jun responded awkwardly, "Dear, we actually don’t need to debate this. It’s likely something that could occur in the future. Zheng Ran is correct." Lin Zheng Ran sat back on the sofa, sighing: "Mom, I understand the reason you’re saying all this is because you worry I won’t be able to take care of everyone if I date so many girls. You’re afraid I’ll end up breaking He Qing, Wen Wen, Li Li, and Jing Shi’s hearts. But perhaps you should consider it another way. If I really picked just one of them and abandoned the rest, how would they feel? They would certainly be disappointed in me, and I definitely won’t be doing something so cruel." Lin Xiao Li was puzzled, "Ah? Why?" Lin Zheng Ran popped another cherry tomato into his mouth. Jiang Jing Shi spoke up, "That's true. While I’m not fond of Zheng Ran dating so many at once, if he suddenly decided to abandon one of us, it wouldn’t be like him at all. Zheng Ran isn’t the kind of person who leaves those around him." Han Wen Wen understood Jiang Jing Shi’s point: "Everyone is willing to stay with Brother Zheng Ran and accept him being affectionate with all of us because we know that being with him means we will never be left behind. It’s a sense of absolute security, and Brother Zheng Ran has proven it. Therefore, we let him be affectionate. If he were fickle and left girls easily, none of us would have been drawn to him in the first place." The little fox blushed, "What I love most is that Brother Zheng Ran wouldn’t abandon his girlfriends." Lin Zheng Ran looked up at his mom while munching on a cherry tomato: "Yes, that's the gist of it. Given all these points, this ‘negotiation’ obviously ends in my favor, because abandoning girls who love you is something a terrible person would do, and I won't ever do such a horrendous thing. That's why I won't lose." Lin Ying Jun was truly impressed by his son at this moment. Despite the outrageous nature of his actions, a child of his own remained true to himself and faced challenges without fear. It’s remarkable! He supported, "Zheng Ran, your words leave no room for rebuttal. A good young man never abandons his family. That’s correct. I support you." Lin Zheng Ran smiled, giving his father a thumbs up. Witnessing the victory tilting heavily in their favor, Xiao He Qing added the final push: "Auntie Lin! Please let us girls stay with Lin Zheng Ran! We all want to be happy and none of us wants to be left behind." The others chimed in, "Yes, Auntie, please agree." "This," Lin Xiao Li looked at these young women she had watched grow up and felt somewhat wronged: "It suddenly seems like I'm the villain here. I'm not against you being with Zheng Ran; I’m just considering your best interests. I never expected each of you to be so determined and forward-thinking. What can I do then?" She snuggled into her husband, speaking softly, "Since it's like this, you can do as you wish. Auntie supports you. Please stop looking at me like that. I’m honestly not the bad person here." Upon hearing this, the four girls were briefly startled, and then they looked at each other, grinning widely. Jiang Xue Li eagerly asked, "Really, Auntie? Does this mean you approve?" Lin Xiao Li nodded slowly, "Yes, I approve. Auntie’s wish is for you to be happy. Since you’ve made your decisions with full conviction, the best I can do is believe in you and trust that you’ll lead happy lives." Lin Zheng Ran gave the four girls a look. Instantly grasping his signal, they hurried to Lin Xiao Li and Lin Ying Jun’s side, expressing their joy: "Thank you, Uncle and Auntie!" "Now you’ll have four daughters-in-law. Don’t worry, we’ll definitely live happily together!" "Auntie, you’re so open-minded, no wonder you’re our future mother-in-law." Lin Xiao Li listened to all the compliments showered upon her, feeling a lift in spirits but took a silent breath within. Being the mother who allowed her son to juggle relationships with four women — perhaps that was something only she as a mother could tolerate. But how could one deny so heartfelt an appeal as the one just made? Ultimately, happiness is what truly matters. Life doesn’t have to conform to any particular pattern. Lin Ying Jun chimed in merrily, "Well, since the discussion has concluded, Uncle and Auntie will cook a big meal for everyone. Let’s enjoy a family dinner together tonight!" The four girls responded in unison, cheering. Sitting on the sofa, Lin Zheng Ran took another cherry tomato into his mouth. Indeed, the small tomatoes his mom bought today were delicious. (End of Chapter)