Pretending to Cultivate in Kindergarten

Chapter 88: The Little Fox’s Private Feast

The little fox pouted. “If I had known, I wouldn’t have asked Zhengran-ge. I would’ve just leaned on you directly. Would Zhengran-ge really have the heart to push me away?”

Lin Zhengran responded with a flick to her forehead.

The little fox let out a dramatic “Ah!”

It didn’t hurt, but that didn’t stop her from pressing her face against his arm, covering her forehead in exaggerated pain. “Oww, that hurt so much~”

“Cut it out. I didn’t even use any force.”

She peeked at him with one eye. “Even if you didn’t, I’ll still say it hurts. Otherwise, how would Zhengran-ge feel bad for me? It hurts so much~”

Lin Zhengran was already used to her playful antics. He just huffed in response and said nothing.

After that, Han Wenwen obediently lay on the desk, using her hands as a pillow. If she had nine non-existent fox tails, some would be gently swaying, while others would be wrapping around Lin Zhengran’s legs.

She silently observed his side profile as he wrote.

Of course, before school ended, Han Wenwen still had to cover her tracks—otherwise, this private meeting would be exposed.

She sweetly told He Qing, “Qingqing, our rehearsal is going to take a while. You and Lily should go ahead and eat without us. I’ll keep an eye on Lin Zhengran for you, don’t worry. I won’t let any other girls get near him.”

He Qing nodded upon hearing that she wouldn’t be able to join them for dinner. “That’s hard work, Wenwen. I’ll cheer for you tomorrow when you perform.”

Han Wenwen clung to He Qing’s arm. “Thanks, Qingqing~”

Hearing their conversation, Jiang Xueli walked over. “Wait, so that guy is really performing with that girl, Jiang Qian?”

Han Wenwen confirmed, “Yeah, it was arranged by the school. Originally, they were going to perform separately, but the teacher thought a piano duet would be better, so they paired them up.”

Jiang Xueli and He Qing were both surprised at first when they heard about the duet. They had never heard of Lin Zhengran playing the piano before.

Jiang Xueli sighed. “That guy sure has a lot of secrets. Sometimes, I feel like I’m not even his childhood friend.”

He Qing nodded in agreement, though she had been away from Lin Zhengran for several years. It wasn’t too surprising that she didn’t know everything about him.

Han Wenwen checked the time and decided it was about right. “I gotta get back to practice. See you later, Qingqing, Lily! I’m off!”

She waved as she left.

Jiang Xueli and He Qing waved back.

As they watched the little fox walk away, Jiang Xueli shivered and muttered, “It’s been half a month, but I still can’t get used to her calling me ‘Lily’...”

She exchanged glances with He Qing, and suddenly, they both burst into laughter.

Though they had been rivals in love before, spending so much time together had built some kind of friendship.

He Qing spoke gently, “Then let’s have dinner together tonight.”

Jiang Xueli smiled and nodded. “Yeah, let’s.”

When dinner time came, most students headed to the cafeteria. Meanwhile, Han Wenwen returned to Lin Zhengran’s side.

She asked if he had finished writing his speech.

Lin Zhengran responded with a hum, packed up his speech, and stood up. “Yeah, just a simple draft. Honestly, no one pays too much attention to these speeches. As long as the message is there, it’s fine.”

Han Wenwen stood on tiptoe and played with his hair, pushing down a few stray strands. “That’s not true. At least I will listen to every single word. I unconditionally support Zhengran-ge in everything.”

Lin Zhengran walked toward the school gate with her. There weren’t many students there.

Han Wenwen curiously asked, “Wait, how are we getting out? Boarding students aren’t allowed to leave at night, right?”

Lin Zhengran casually walked up to the gate and greeted the security guard while pulling out a permit.

“Uncle, I’m heading out to buy something.”

The security guard opened the gate for them. “Oh, it’s you again, Lin. Go ahead.”

Lin Zhengran put the permit away. “Thanks, Uncle.”

Han Wenwen was stunned. “That worked? What kind of permit is that? Where’d you get it?”

Lin Zhengran smirked at her shocked expression. “I asked our homeroom teacher for it. I told them I might need to buy stuff for the performance, so they gave it to me.”

After a moment of silence, Han Wenwen blinked. “That’s it?” She couldn’t believe it.

Lin Zhengran knew his system-enhanced charisma played a role, but he also understood the key factor: good grades.

“What else? If a top student asks, teachers trust them. But if a troublemaker asks, they’ll probably be refused—or even if they get one, the teacher might take it back immediately, worried they’ll use it for something else.”

Han Wenwen suddenly grinned and tilted her head. “So even though you’re such a good student, you’re still sneaking out to buy food with a girl?”

“Want me to take you back to the cafeteria?”

Han Wenwen clutched her stomach. “No! Zhengran-ge promised me! My stomach hurts~”

“At least try to act more convincingly. Your stomach isn’t even in the right place.”

Han Wenwen quickly moved her hands to her chest.

Lin Zhengran deadpanned, “That’s your heart. Your stomach is lower.”

“Zhengran-ge knows everything~”

The two of them walked a few blocks to a bustling night market filled with food stalls.

There were people of all ages—children, elderly, and families wandering about. Next to the market, a large entertainment plaza added to the lively atmosphere.

Han Wenwen’s eyes sparkled with excitement. “Whoa! I didn’t know there was a street like this outside the school! We should totally come here on weekends!”

Then she realized something. “Wait… Zhengran-ge, how do you know about this place? I’ve never even heard of it.”

Lin Zhengran casually replied, “A senior invited me to come here once. I didn’t go, but that’s how I found out about it.”

Han Wenwen narrowed her eyes and muttered, “I knew it had to be a girl… I shouldn’t have asked.”

As they walked through the crowded market, Han Wenwen struggled to see the food at some stalls due to the sheer number of people. At one point, she nearly got bumped into.

Lin Zhengran reached out and grabbed her arm, steadying her. “Be careful.”

She glanced down at his hand holding her arm and smiled. “Thanks, Zhengran-ge. But since it’s so crowded, why don’t I just hold onto your arm? Otherwise, we might get separated.”

Lin Zhengran looked at the dense crowd and figured she had a point. It wasn’t the first time anyway, so he agreed.

The little fox happily latched onto his arm, pumped her tiny fist into the air, and cheered, “Yay! Let’s go! I want fried chicken!”

“There’s a stall up ahead. Let’s check it out.”

At the fried chicken stall, the vendor greeted them. “Hey there, handsome and pretty! How many pieces do you want?”

Han Wenwen held up two fingers. “Two!”

The vendor then pointed at a new item. “This just came out—a special couple’s chicken combo. Two for fifteen yuan. Want to try it?”

Han Wenwen didn’t hesitate. “We’ll take one!”

Lin Zhengran raised an eyebrow. “We just started walking around. Don’t buy too much at once, or we won’t be able to finish it.”

Han Wenwen pouted. “But it’s a new item! And chicken bones barely have any meat on them. Buy it for me~”

The vendor chuckled. “Don’t worry, young man. Just get it for your girlfriend.”

Han Wenwen’s expression changed slightly to the word “girlfriend.” She glanced at Lin Zhengran and slowed her speech.

“Buy it for me~”

Lin Zhengran sighed. “Fine. As long as you can finish it.”

Her eyes sparkled as she bit her lip shyly. Zhengran-ge didn’t deny it when the vendor called me his girlfriend…

She held onto his arm a little tighter.

After getting their food, Han Wenwen pointed ahead. “I want crispy chicken cartilage, wings, drumsticks, and—”

Lin Zhengran shoved a piece of fried chicken into her mouth. “Are you sure you have a stomachache? Looks more like you have a huge appetite.”