Chapter 358: Level Eighty-One - Pretending to Cultivate in Kindergarten

### Chapter 358: Level Eighty-One The sound of the door closing woke the slumbering Jiang Xueli. She groggily opened her eyes. “Hmm? What was that sound, Zhengran? I thought I heard you leaving.” Seeing the confusion on her face, Lin Zhengran explained, “I didn’t leave; it was my parents who came back. They just saw you in my room.” “Your parents? They...?” Her face flushed as she stumbled over her words, “Uncle and Auntie are back?! And... they saw me like this, in your bed?!” Shortly after, Jiang Xueli hurriedly got up and dressed, then dashed off to the kitchen to help Lin Xiaoli with the cooking. With a smile full of awkwardness, she said, “Auntie, let me help you with the vegetables.” Lin Xiaoli glanced at Jiang Xueli, also feeling a bit awkward. It’s true; now that Ranran is grown and has a girlfriend, she can no longer burst into his room unexpectedly. “Sure, Lili, when did you come back with Zhengran?” Jiang Xueli washed the vegetables as she replied, “We came back this afternoon. There was a small issue at my place, so Zhengran came back with me to check on it.” “An issue?” “Rest assured, Auntie, it's resolved now.” “Oh, that’s good,” Lin Xiaoli said, turning back while sneaking a peek through the kitchen’s glass door at her son on the sofa. She whispered to Lili, “Lili, you and Zhengran... well, you should take precautions. Don't be too careless.” Jiang Xueli’s face turned crimson as she clumsily washed the vegetables, “I-I understand, Auntie.” “Did you take precautions just now?” “Huh? I... um...” In truth, they didn’t. Even during the vacation, they hadn't, but Jiang Xueli clearly remembered asking Lin Zhengran if it was alright the first time. Zhengran had said he knew how to ensure no pregnancy thanks to his medical knowledge, and if they wanted, he could increase the chances later. Jiang Xueli wasn’t sure how this worked, it sounded so mystical. Clearly, she hadn’t taken any medication afterwards. However, since Zhengran said it, it must be true. She believed in him. Sensing the subtle tension in the kitchen, Lin Xiaoli changed the topic, “Lili, are you staying the night? If so, Auntie will get you an extra pillow.” Jiang Xueli looked at Lin Xiaoli, “I haven’t asked Zhengran yet, but we might head back.” From the living room, Lin Zhengran called out, “Since we’re having dinner here, we won’t head back. I plan to visit Uncle Jiang’s factory again tomorrow morning before we leave.” Jiang Xueli was delighted at Zhengran's comment; staying overnight would be wonderful. She smiled, “So we’re staying, huh? Zhengran, call He Qing and the others to let them know. Don’t let them worry.” “Alright, already dialing.” Lin Zhengran glanced down at the phone’s contact list and called He Qing. She picked up immediately with a sweet, soft voice: “Hello? Lin Zhengran?” Lin Zhengran asked, “He Qing, are Wenwen and Jingshi with you?” “They are. Everything’s alright with Lili, isn’t it? Everyone’s a bit worried.” “No big issues, just some minor factory trouble here. I’m planning to visit the factory again tomorrow morning, so Lili and I will stay here tonight. No need for you three to wait for us for dinner.” He Qing paused slightly before responding, “What time will you and Lili be back tomorrow?” “Around nine in the morning, I suppose.” She was delighted, “Great! We’ll wait for you and Lili to have breakfast.” In the background, voices of Xiao Huli and Jiang Jingshi echoed: “Brother Zhengran, be safe on your way back in the morning” and “Don't worry about this side, focus on handling things there.” “Got it,” he replied. After the call ended, Lin Yingjun, sitting on the sofa, looked at his son with a peculiar expression, “They seem to share a good relationship.” Lin Zhengran chuckled, “Well, we’ve all known each other for a long time.” **[Your parents on the Jianghu are minor figures, abandoned during a mission by the original leader, who fled with treasures, nearly causing a breakdown in your organization. Thankfully, you stepped in and resolved the issue.]** **[Your parents hold you in great admiration. Discovering the proficiency of the organization in weapon crafting, you commissioned them to produce weapons for you and the Empress's imperial city. This encounter increased your spiritual energy level.]** **[Your current spiritual energy level is eighty-one.]** In the evening, the family of four enjoyed a meal together. Afterward, Lin Xiaoli placed a new pillow in Lin Zhengran’s bedroom. It wasn’t too late when, after some chatting and television, the household lights were turned off. Jiang Xueli and Lin Zhengran returned to the bedroom and closed the door. They exchanged glances, and Jiang Xueli suddenly squatted to the floor, clutching her head, “Auntie saw me doing... that with you. It's so embarrassing!” “Your reaction is a bit slow, and she only saw you sleeping, not the process.” Jiang Xueli looked up, blushing and refuting, “It makes no difference! I was in such a clear state! Anyone could tell what we had been doing.” Lin Zhengran patted her head and moved to the bed. He didn’t dwell on the matter, “Lili, although you wore sleepwear like the others at the villa, you usually don’t at home, do you?” “Ah,” she stammered, “How did you know? I don’t remember telling you.” “I can tell you’re not used to it. Tonight, you don’t need to change into sleepwear. Just have a good sleep.” Jiang Xueli pondered and then got up and went to the bed, slipped under the covers, and stared at Lin Zhengran. After a while, she reached out, placing her hand on his thigh, saying, “Sleep? I don’t want to sleep; I want you...” “But my parents are in the next room, and the walls aren’t very soundproof.” Jiang Xueli looked away shyly, “Then cover my mouth, and I’ll try to keep quiet.” He laughed softly, “Silly Lili.” Jiang Xueli pursed her lips and retorted, “Silly Zhengran!” They laughed together, drawn closer by affection, sealing it with a kiss. Meanwhile, in the adjacent room, Lin Xiaoli and Lin Yingjun lay quietly in bed. Although nothing obvious could be heard from their son’s room, the imagination ran wild. Staring at the ceiling, Lin Xiaoli mused shyly, “Honey, why do you think Ranran and Lili went to bed so early? Since going in, there’s been no sound…” Lin Yingjun said, “Didn’t our son mention having things to do tomorrow?” Lin Xiaoli eyed her husband skeptically, “Do you really believe that? Do you think they’re... doing that tonight? Lili looked a bit flustered when she entered the room.” Lin Yingjun grinned, intimately aware, “Who knows? It’s normal for young people to not just sleep; remember our first overnight visit to your home?” Lin Xiaoli quickly covered his mouth, embarrassed, “Keep your voice down! You dare brag? My parents told me they heard a bit! They were so spooked that they stayed up all night, too afraid to even go to the restroom for fear of making noise.” Lin Yingjun mumbled behind her hand, incomprehensible, teasing Lin Xiaoli to no end. (End of Chapter)