Chapter 336: The Secret - Pretending to Cultivate in Kindergarten

Chapter 336: The Secret "Hmm, Ranran has talked to me about his request to become a day student. I've discussed it with his father, and we agree it's fine. We've already signed the necessary documents." Jiang Jingshi sat in her office with a smile, "Great, I've confirmed that you've both agreed. I'll proceed with handling the rest of Lin Zhengran's paperwork." "No problem, teacher, thank you for your hard work." Jiang Jingshi glanced at a busy colleague opposite her, and with a hand covering her mouth, whispered, "Auntie, this is a small matter; no trouble at all. I'll hang up now, bye-bye." "Hmm?" The call ended with a bit of confusion on Lin Xiaoli's side, but it took a while after the call for her to realize. The tone of that last sentence, and that mature, pleasant voice—it was little Jingshi. Ranran's homeroom teacher is little Jingshi! That same morning, Lin Zhengran also received a call from his mother. His mom was utterly shocked, a shock that lasted the whole year for her: "Ranran? What's going on? How did little Jingshi become your homeroom teacher?! Does this mean you're dating your homeroom teacher now?! Young people these days sure are daring!" Upon receiving the call, Lin Zhengran could only give a brief explanation, while also reminding her, "Mom, Jingshi is just the counselor. There's no such thing as a homeroom teacher in college." "Oh, I see." Lin Xiaoli paused on the phone and countered, "What's the difference?! It's still a teacher-student relationship!" "There's indeed a difference because Jingshi is a counselor, not a homeroom teacher," he teased his mother. "You've mentioned that already! And it makes no difference at all!" In the end, the day student application for the four of them was processed smoothly despite some minor hiccups. Jiang Jingshi had also already terminated the lease on her rented apartment. By Wednesday, everyone was moving their belongings into their new home. Everyone except a certain fox. Just the day before, Han Wenwen had said in the dormitory, "Uh, Xiaoqingqing, Lilili, since last week I spent time shopping with Auntie, I didn't get to pack my things from the rental in town, so I'll need to go back tomorrow to pack up. I'll also let Sister Jiang know about this later." Xiaoqing asked, "Are you packing by yourself? We can help you. It'll be much quicker with more people." Jiang Xueli suggested, "If there’s a lot of stuff, you're better off hiring a moving company." Han Wenwen, showing a hint of her own plan, waved her hand dismissively, "No need for a moving company, and there's no need for everyone to come along. I don't have much stuff in the rental; one big bag should be enough. Tomorrow, Ranran and I can handle it, so you all don't have to worry." Xiaoqing inquired further, "Are you sure you don't need help? We don't have much going on these days anyway." "Really, really!" Han Wenwen nodded. Lilili, while packing, suddenly paused, turned to Han Wenwen, and looked at her suspiciously, "Wait a minute, did I just hear something off? What do you mean by 'Ranran and I can handle it'? Is Ranran going with you tomorrow?" Han Wenwen remained casual, "Yes, it'd take some effort by myself, but with Ranran's help, it'll be more than enough." Jiang Xueli teased, "Sneaky fox! Listen to what you just said, don't you realize your words contradict each other? First, you say you don't need help, then you say you need Ranran's help! You just made that up to spend a day alone with Ranran, didn't you?" Having her little scheme uncovered, Han Wenwen blinked innocently, "No! That's not what I'm thinking!" Jiang Xueli blushed and shouted, "Nonsense! Your expression betrayed you! Do you think with those blinking eyes I'd believe you?" "Wenwen~" Xiaoqing, realizing it too, looked at her jealously. Seeing Xiaoqing’s jealous look, Han Wenwen quickly embraced her, "Okay, alright, let me explain. Actually, I have a private matter tomorrow, which is why Ranran has to be there." Xiaoqing curiously asked, "What private matter?" Jiang Xueli rolled up a book and placed it on Han Wenwen's neck, "Speak up!" Han Wenwen chuckled, "You know, when Sister Jiang arranged my day student application, she called my hometown. My uncle and aunt asked about my boyfriend upon hearing the news and wanted to meet him." Jiang Xueli lowered the book, "Your uncle is considered your guardian, right? Honestly, I've never met your uncle." Han Wenwen linked arms with Xiaoqing, "Because since junior high, when I became independent, they were busy. They did invite me home several times for the holidays, but I didn't feel like going back, so we rarely met. But we do occasionally talk on the phone." Knowing Han Wenwen's family situation was a bit unique, Jiang Xueli nodded seriously, "In that case, it really is a special situation." Han Wenwen raised a finger and squinted, "Indeed, I also have this small wish to spend a day alone with Ranran. I can't completely deny that." Jiang Xueli clicked her tongue, "Sneaky little fox." Xiaoqing, observing Han Wenwen’s expression, sensed something else was going on. She felt that Wenwen didn’t seem as happy today. Jiang Xueli crossed her arms, "Anyway, since that’s the case, Ranran can spend the day with you. But you two must come back at night; no sleeping out." "Got it, it's just moving houses. We'll be back the same day. If Qingqing and Lilili agree, I'll let brother Ranran know?" Xiaoqing whispered, "Wenwen, is there anything else?" Han Wenwen looked puzzled, "Anything else? No, just this." "Okay, sounds good." Han Wenwen beamed, "Then I'll go make a call!" With that, she happily walked out of the dormitory to call Lin Zhengran. Jiang Xueli, still puzzled, asked, "Why did she have to leave to make a call?" Xiaoqing looked at Han Wenwen’s retreating figure, thinking deeply. Outside the dormitory, Han Wenwen’s face, which was initially cheerful, turned somber as she looked at the photos her uncle sent on her phone. In the photo was a frail woman lying on a hospital bed, her previously beautiful face distorted by illness. No one was at her side. Han Wenwen bit her lip, her eyes filled with anger and grief. Her uncle's message came with the photo: "Wenwen, we found your mother. The hospital called, saying her condition is very serious and she doesn't have much time left. She said she wants to see you one last time." Accompanied by Han Wenwen's reply: "I won't see her. Whether she lives or dies has nothing to do with me." That Wednesday, at the campus gates of Qingbei University. Lin Zhengran walked out from the dormitory to the school gate and found Han Wenwen already there, squatting by the grass, lost in thought. It was rare for her to arrive so early when usually she'd hide until he appeared, then suddenly leap out to hug him.