Chapter 396: Signing a Contract with Jiang Qian - Pretending to Cultivate in Kindergarten

Chapter 396: Contract with Jiang Qian Hand in hand, the two finally arrived at the flowerbed the restaurant manager had mentioned. Before them lay a flowerbed reminiscent of a colossal five-tiered cake, each layer smaller than the one below. Ideally, the bottom tier would be a pool, while the rest would be filled with vibrant flowers. However, it now appeared bare. There was nothing but dry soil. The pool had dried up, and the flowers had long been uprooted by the staff. Jiang Qian gazed at the gigantic flowerbed and explained her reason for wanting to visit: "After the student council incident, I had thought that if you still did not like me, I would temporarily reserve this flowerbed to confess to you. I still remember what the restaurant manager said; he mentioned that any couple who confesses here will never part and will remain together forever." Lin Zhengran understood: "So that's what it was. But now that we're together, this flowerbed isn't necessary." Jiang Qian repeated, "Since we're already together, it's not needed." Knowing that she still held sentiments for the flowerbed, Lin Zhengran suggested with a smile, "Why don't we plant two flowers here now? Even though this place will be demolished, it would be nice to plant two and satisfy that desire." Jiang Qian was overjoyed at the suggestion and nodded eagerly, "Okay." So, they found two wildflowers by the roadside and purchased two bottles of water from a nearby store. When traffic was light, they crossed the street hand in hand. They planted the two small flowers and watered them with the mineral water. Afterward, Jiang Qian looked at the lively little flowers and unexpectedly said, "I hope everyone can always be together with the one they love." Lin Zhengran was taken aback and looked at Jiang Qian, who, feeling his gaze, blushed and pursed her lips. "It will always be that way," he replied. With a shared glance and smiles, they then found a secluded spot to continue their kissing. And where would one not mind having ample space for privacy? Naturally, a hotel. After securing a room, the aloof Miss Jiang Qian and Lin Zhengran headed to the hotel bed. She was inexperienced in such matters, and after removing her shoes, she merely continued to kiss without moving her hands much. However, the ambiance at the hotel was different from the busy streets or a villa. It was intimate, private, quiet, and comfortable. Sitting on the bed, Jiang Qian's gaze became unconsciously shy and restless, and her heartbeat quickened rhythmically: "Lin Zhengran, I feel like I've become a bit strange..." "What's strange?" Lin Zhengran asked, holding her close. "I can't quite describe it... I..." Her cool eyes fixed on Lin Zhengran, "I just feel I like you so much and want you to do something to me..." Lin Zhengran chuckled, "Specifically what?" Jiang Qian shook her head, flushing, "I don't know... Do you know? If you do, then just do it." Gently caressing her face, she kissed his palm. Lin Zhengran said, "Then let me guide you." "Mhm." They kissed once more, gradually lying down under the covers, fingers intertwined. Today was the day Jiang Qian, who had always been oblivious to matters between men and women, truly matured and discovered a whole new world untouched by her books. This new world captivated Jiang Qian, as she found something more beautiful than studying. She fully relished those hours alone with the one she adored. As time flew by. In the quiet hotel room, Jiang Qian lay with her hair partly scattered over the pillow and a part draped over her. With Lin Zhengran's finger caught between her teeth, she said dazedly, "So what people mean by sleeping is this? I always thought it was just sleeping literally." Lin Zhengran sighed, "How could it just be literal sleep? Remember back in high school when I suggested you look back through the biology book?" Jiang Qian blinked, "I did check it, but I still didn't understand how humans reproduce. Now that I do, will I get pregnant? Will I carry your child?" "Probably not yet." "Why not?" Jiang Qian was curious, "So how does one get pregnant? I want to continue our lineage." Lin Zhengran withdrew his finger and stroked her head, "Pregnancy is a matter of chance; it's not guaranteed after one such night. We're still in school; let's consider it after graduation." She drew closer to Lin Zhengran, her eyes dreamy yet clear, "You know so much... I guess I'll never quite catch up to you, but that's alright, this is perfect as it is." Lin Zhengran comforted her, "Do you understand Wenwen's stories now?" Jiang Qian looked puzzled, recognizing something and blushed, biting her lip in embarrassment, "So Wenwen's stories were about this? I might have been better off not understanding; those stories are a bit..." Lin Zhengran couldn't help but laugh, "That's why I said sometimes Wenwen can be like that; just ignore her." "Wenwen... I have another question. Why does Wenwen call you Zhengran brother? Lily calls you Zhengran, while my sister calls you Zhengzheng? Each with different names." "There could be reasons, or not; they choose to call me as they wish, and these unique addresses feel more intimate. They came up with them." "Then I'd like to come up with my own way to call you," Jiang Qian suggested. Lin Zhengran nodded, "Sure, how would you like to call me?" Jiang Qian took his hand and placed it over her heart, "Let me think... Since my sister calls you Zhengzheng, I'll call you Ranan." Lin Zhengran's mouth tilted into a grin at hearing his nickname, "Ranan is my childhood nickname; my parents used to call me that." Jiang Qian reasoned, "Qianqian is also my childhood nickname, my parents and sister call me that, and you too." With no room for argument, he conceded, "Fair enough, Ranan it is." Jiang Qian smiled, "I'll call you that from now on, Ranan." She mused with a flutter in her heart, "It does feel that we've become more intimate." Looking at Lin Zhengran, Jiang Qian tentatively asked, "When can we do that again? I really enjoyed it." "Once a week, excluding any sneaking away." "Sneaking away? What does that mean?" Lin Zhengran patiently explained the concept of sneaking away, and this time Jiang Qian almost understood, "So many terms I didn’t know before! But they sound interesting, I've learned them." Lin Zhengran extended his hand, "Oh, Qianqian, let me teach you a skill; it can multiply your future learning or understanding speed several times over." "Huh? That amazing?" "Just follow my lead, hold my hand, and I'll ask you a question. You have to answer sincerely." "Okay." Jiang Qian held onto Lin Zhengran's hand. He asked, "Would you like to stay by my side forever, always together?" Jiang Qian nodded, "Of course, from the moment I started liking you, I decided I would always love you and stay with you," and proactively moved to kiss Lin Zhengran. [You have successfully made a contract with the Grand Princess] [Your spiritual energy level has increased by two] [Your current spiritual energy level is ninety-three] (End of Chapter)