Chapter 361: The Young Miss Begins to Act - Pretending to Cultivate in Kindergarten

Chapter 361: The Young Miss Begins to Act A week after implementing the lottery system. This particular morning, inside the advisor's office at Qingbei University... Jiang Jingshi, clad in high heels, half-frame glasses, and a pencil skirt, sat at her desk. Taking advantage of a quiet morning, she picked up a small mirror from the table and meticulously examined her complexion. Her slender, alabaster fingers gently caressed her skin. Coincidentally, yesterday's draw selected her again, which led to an afternoon with Zhengran in their particular fashion. Upon waking this morning, she felt invigorated, her skin smooth and flawless, her entire being at ease. "I must admit, it's quite miraculous... far more effective than any high-end cosmetics..." she murmured to herself, her lips curling into a slight smile. "Even my teeth seem whiter." No sooner had she softly voiced her thoughts than the female teacher next to her expressed her envy: "Teacher Jiang, I've been curious for some time. What cosmetics do you use to maintain such great skin?" Jiang Jingshi replied with a perfunctory, "Not much really; I've just been trying to go to bed early lately, and it seems to help." "Really? Does going to bed early work that well?" the neighboring teacher asked with curiosity. Jiang Jingshi knew it wasn't just from early nights. In truth, it was more than just her skin improving. Ever since Wenwen and Xueli mentioned last week what happened with Zhengran, she paid close attention. Her skin's texture, her vitality, previous fatigue, dandruff, prolonged foot pain from high heels, stomach issues, lack of appetite, insomnia—all these minor problems seemed to be instantly alleviated after that special interaction! Truthfully, after discussing this with her three close friends, they all were astonished. None could comprehend why it worked so wonders. Wenwen even proposed a theory: "Do you think Brother Zhengran might be like those characters with a 'Pure Yang' body from novels? The kind that brings benefits to girls just by being near him? Otherwise, just saying he knows medicine doesn't explain it, right? It's like he's an unparalleled elixir." Everyone agreed it probably wasn’t just his medical skills. There are many boys with medical knowledge in the world, but they've never heard of anything like this. Even if Lin Zhengran is an exceptional doctor, he can't possibly be this miraculous. Wenwen's explanation indeed sounded more plausible. Regardless of the reason, the results were evident. Zhengran is truly a unique treasure for girls. Thinking of this, Jiang Jingshi realized she missed him a little. She glanced at her phone to check the time. Zhengran should still be in class. Perhaps she should go see him. Gathering some documents, she stood up and said to the female teacher beside her, "I'm going to check on my students." The teacher nodded. Jiang Jingshi readjusted her half-frame glasses, quickened her steps in her heels, and headed towards Lin Zhengran's large lecture classroom. As she approached, she slowed her pace, peeking through the window to watch him in class. Lin Zhengran wasn’t paying attention to the lesson, as usual, he was engrossed in a book incomprehensible to others. Suddenly, her phone rang loudly in her pocket, startling her. Looking up, she realized Zhengran had noticed her and gave her a gentle, awkward smile. Lin Zhengran, inside the classroom, smiled back. She answered the phone with a slightly serious tone, "Hello? What's up, Pan Lin?" Pan Lin responded, "Ms. Jiang, sorry to disturb you, but I checked the personal list you sent me this month. Why did you remove all the skincare and makeup products? You only added lipstick and eye shadow... Are you sure you haven't made a mistake?" Jiang Jingshi smiled and replied, "No mistake. From now on, save on skincare expenses. No need to buy those expensive products anymore. Just the ones I listed." "Oh, okay... But, Ms. Jiang, you and Mr. Lin haven't had a fight, have you?" Pan Lin was curious as Ms. Jiang abandoning her skincare routine seemed a bit self-abandoning from a woman's perspective. Jiang Jingshi retorted, "What are you thinking? How could Zhengran and I have a fight? Just follow my instructions. I'm just in good shape lately and don't see the need for those products." Pan Lin sighed in relief with the tone, "Alright, I understand." After the call, she lingered a moment longer, watching Lin Zhengran. To others, she seemed like an advisor checking classroom discipline. But to a certain younger sister in the classroom... It was akin to a love-struck behavior. Jiang Qian, with her cool demeanor, listened to the lecturer, casting a casual glance toward the classroom window. Curiosity piqued as to why her sister visited again. Even if Lin Zhengran was her boyfriend, it didn’t mean she needed to see him impulsively. Annoyed, she huffed softly. Beside her, Fang Meng noticed Jiang Jingshi in the hallway and chuckled. Not long after, Jiang Jingshi left the corridor; despite her fondness, she couldn't linger too long without attracting attention. Fang Meng leaned in and whispered to Jiang Qian, "Qian Qian, once Han Wenwen is the only one left, my investigation is nearly complete. But Wenwen... she's rather unapproachable, which might take some time." Jiang Qian remained silent, offering a simple "Hmm." "That's okay, take your time." Fang Meng observed a hint of joy amidst Jiang Qian's aloof expression and inquired curiously, "Qian Qian, you seem to be in a good mood today?" Jiang Qian's cheeks turned slightly pink as she recalled last week's incident, "It's alright. Just think of a way to talk to Han Wenwen, and report back once you've completed the investigation." "Don't worry, Qian Qian, I'll get it done soon." During the morning class break, at another end of the classroom, the trio sitting with Lin Zhengran, Han Wenwen hugged Xiao Heqing's arm, giggling, "Xiaoqing, Lily, shall we go to the restroom together?" Xiao Heqing responded, "Sure." Jiang Xueli stood up, "Let's go together." The trio told Lin Zhengran they’d be right back, then headed out. Lin Zhengran continued to read. Not far away, Jiang Qian kept her head down, jotting notes. After the trio left, she slowly looked up to watch them exit. As expected, my absence from approaching Lin Zhengran for so long made the trio drop their guard with me considerably. Coupled with last week's incident, it seems Lady Luck is on my side... She gracefully stood, her long hair cascading elegantly, and made her way through the lecture hall towards Lin Zhengran. "Student Lin Zhengran." Hearing his name, Lin Zhengran raised his head, "Jiang Qian?" Despite her composed appearance, Jiang Qian couldn't hide the slight curl of her fingers betraying her emotion. "The words you uttered last week, do they still stand?" Lin Zhengran smiled, "Of course, I owe you a favor." Reassured, Jiang Qian's aloofness waned slightly, "I told you it's not a debt, just a meal together. When are you free this week? I'll prepare." "Uh, how about tonight? I don't have plans this evening." "Tonight? Okay! I'll choose the place, see you tonight." "See you tonight." They exchanged a brief, mutual smile. "See you." Jiang Qian concluded, turning decisively on her heel, her eyes filled with joy and shyness. What should I wear for this evening's date with Lin Zhengran? (End of chapter)