Chapter 366: Seeking Similarities - Pretending to Cultivate in Kindergarten

Chapter 366: Seeking Similarities The Rolls-Royce came to a halt at the entrance of the Hualan Restaurant. As the car door swung open and Jiang Qian got in, the restaurant staff stood at the door, bowing slightly towards her from a distance. The car cruised down the brightly lit highway. Ever since she started university, Jiang Qian found herself unable to return home every night due to the distance. The dormitory was inconvenient, so she opted to rent an apartment with Fang Meng, just like Jiang Jingshi did. Seated in the backseat, Jiang Qian held her treasured gift box, glancing at it before turning her gaze out the window. When Fang Meng arrived to pick up Jiang Qian, she immediately noticed the box in Jiang Qian's hands, clearly a gift from someone. The person who gave Jiang Qian such a carefully held gift was obvious. "Qian Qian, did Lin Zhengran give you a present?" Fang Meng inquired. Jiang Qian nodded, "Yes, he gave me a small gift, a piano model. He said he made it himself." Through the rearview mirror, Fang Meng saw the blush on Jiang Qian's face. Despite a pang of jealousy, she was happy for Jiang Qian. "It seems like tonight's dinner went well." "It was quite smooth," Jiang Qian replied, before asking, "By the way, Xiaomeng, how did your analysis of their profiles go tonight? Any conclusions?" Fang Meng, gripping the steering wheel, seemed a bit troubled by the question. "Qian Qian, I did manage to gather the results. It wasn't difficult to analyze, but it did surprise me. Take a look." She picked up a notebook from the passenger seat and handed her findings to Jiang Qian. Jiang Qian gently placed her gift box aside and took Fang Meng's analysis. Fang Meng was known for her exceptional logic and efficiency, and her results were usually spot on. As Jiang Qian opened the notebook, she carefully read through the profiles—He Qing, Jiang Xueli, and Jiang Jingshi’s hobbies, behaviors, habits, and preferences. The conclusion startled her. "They’re all different?!" Fang Meng nodded, her eyes fixed on the road. "Yes, although I initially suspected their differing personalities might lead to distinct behaviors, the actual comparison revealed no similarities. He Qing is gentle and sweet, enjoys Taekwondo and reading novels, is physically strong, likes organizing things, and has a big appetite. Jiang Xueli is lively and adorable, loves music, her physical strength is moderately above average, isn't great at cooking or housework but can manage, and has a medium appetite." "As for the young mistress, her exterior is cold while her heart is warm, she's gentle with others, a peerless beauty, excels in business negotiations, has average physical strength, loves making gourmet foods, and has a small appetite, paying attention to nutrition. These are just prominent examples; there are many such details, but none are alike. If you’re looking for a commonality, they’re all beautiful, good-natured, and know Lin Zhengran—but those traits alone can't explain Lin Zhengran’s preference, as he’s surrounded by plenty of other girls with similar attributes." Fang Meng glanced at Jiang Qian. "Moreover, you and I share those traits, so they aren't the key." Jiang Qian was puzzled. "How can this be? Based on this, these three have completely different life paths, yet they’ve come together." "It's quite a coincidence," Fang Meng noted. "Jiang Xueli and He Qing come from different regions. They became friends through Lin Zhengran, who serendipitously brought them together, and they became close due to their mutual interest in him. The young mistress's case is similar." Fang Meng emphasized, "Put simply, without Lin Zhengran as a connecting figure, the three might never have met, not to mention become friends as they are now. Han Wenwen, on the other hand, has been He Qing's best friend since childhood." "But that girl is quite unique. Even without direct interaction, we can deduce from daily observations that she differs from the other three as well. In a way, for Lin Zhengran, these four girls share no obvious similarities." Jiang Qian leafed through the notes with a stern look. "So, Lin Zhengran seems to have a rather expansive taste when it comes to girls." Fang Meng chuckled quietly. "Yes, once during high school, I asked Lin Zhengran about his type. He said he had no particular preferences and liked all kinds. Back then, I thought he was just being nonchalant. It turns out he was speaking the truth." Jiang Qian, having read through the notes, raised her head. "Even if they appear to have no common traits on the surface, there must be something they all share. My sister, He Qing, Jiang Xueli, and Han Wenwen—there must be something that particularly attracts Lin Zhengran. Otherwise, why these four? Lin Zhengran isn't someone who struggles to find a girlfriend; many admire him." "Indeed, that's true," Fang Meng said. "And it's clear Han Wenwen knows this trait well; she might even know precisely what it is." Jiang Qian closed the notebook. "Can we find out from Han Wenwen?" "I'm afraid not. To me, Han Wenwen is the most unique among the four. Although she has guardians, her background shows she’s navigated most of her life independently. Since falling for Lin Zhengran, her affection for him has surpassed typical boundaries, prioritizing everything related to him. She can even see through my intentions, so it’s impossible to extract information about Lin Zhengran from her." Jiang Qian exhaled deeply, turning her eyes back to the window. "It's fine. We’ll keep investigating until we find an answer." "Alright, though there's something peculiar—it's what Han Wenwen mentioned today. She said even if we discover it, it will be useless. I feel there’s a deeper meaning in her words." Jiang Qian was silent for a moment, then looked at the gift box beside her, smiling. "Never mind. No matter what, I won't lose in this. My love for Lin Zhengran is no less than Han Wenwen's." "Agreed." That evening, the duo returned to their rental apartment, with Jiang Qian changing out of her evening dress and into black pajamas. She opened the gift box from Lin Zhengran and placed it on her pillow. Her hand lightly grazed the piano model inside, eyes filled with adoration. She fell asleep cuddling it. Days slipped by. The relaxing weekend came again. Inside a three-story villa. Lin Zhengran awoke in his bedroom early in the morning. He was immobilized, with Jiang Jingshi clutching his arm on his left, her face nestled near his neck. To his right, Han Wenwen wrapped around his other arm, her face pressed against it. Little He Qing and Jiang Xueli sprawled across his body; the four girls were now accustomed to this arrangement. Having Lin Zhengran improves their sleep quality, and they always slept soundly. The only downside was that if Lin Zhengran wanted to get up, the girls would inevitably wake, as they clung to him like sloths. Yet today was different; Lin Zhengran hadn’t moved before Jiang Jingshi’s long lashes fluttered, her eyes slowly opening. "Zheng Zheng? What time is it?" (End of chapter)