Pretending to Cultivate in Kindergarten-Chapter 105: Jiang Jingshi’s Thoughts and Caution

On the stage, He Qing was panting heavily, her face drenched in sweat as her clear almond eyes looked down at her fallen opponent.

Ever since she started competing against this team, she could clearly feel the difference in skill level compared to the others. These girls weren’t just Taekwondo enthusiasts—they were on a whole different level.

But that didn’t stop He Qing from advancing round after round, defeating every opponent she faced.

The girl lying on the mat stared at He Qing in shock. Apart from Lin Xue, the top fighter on her own team, she had never encountered another competitor of the same age with such a dominant gap in strength.

The referee blew the whistle. “He Qing wins!”

He Qing walked over and extended her hand to help her opponent up. “Here.”

The girl hesitated for a moment before accepting the hand and getting up. Then, she gave He Qing a sincere compliment. “You’re really strong. To think you’ve never had professional training… I lost fair and square.”

He Qing smiled sweetly. “You’re strong too.”

The girl gave a friendly warning. “With your skill, you’ll at least take second place.”

“Second place?”

“Because we have a girl on our team named Lin Xue.”

She gestured toward another competition platform, where a short-haired girl had just secured her spot in the Top 16.

“That’s her—Lin Xue. She’s definitely taking first place.”

Following the direction of her opponent’s gaze, He Qing looked at the girl in question.

Then, she turned back and said confidently, “It doesn’t matter who I face—I’m going to win.”

The girl was stunned for a moment, impressed by her confidence. She nodded in admiration. “If you really do win… you have an incredible future ahead of you.”

—

From the audience, Jiang Jingshi observed both He Qing and the men’s matches. Although one of her male fighters won, it was clear that he simply hadn’t faced a strong opponent yet.

Skill-wise, the two boys in her team were nowhere near the level of the girls. They weren’t even good enough for a city-level tournament, let alone a provincial one.

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Investing any more money in them would be a waste.

Jiang Jingshi’s expression turned serious. “Well, at least after this tournament, I’ve sorted out which competitors are worth keeping.”

Lin Zhengran looked at the short-haired girl. “So Lin Xue is the strongest fighter in your team, huh? She does seem to be on another level compared to the rest.”

“Mm. She’s not from this province—I recruited her from another region. Lin Xue is incredibly talented, but she has a bit of an arrogant personality.

As strong as He Qing is, I don’t think she can beat Lin Xue.”

Lin Zhengran remained silent.

Jiang Jingshi raised an eyebrow. “What? Do you think your little He Qing can win?”

Lin Zhengran glanced at her, then hesitated slightly before saying, “Well, since you’ve invested so much money into training your team, I don’t want to sound biased…”

Jiang Jingshi laughed. “Just be honest—I prefer straight talk.”

Lin Zhengran’s eyes shone with unwavering confidence. “I think He Qing is going to be the champion. And not just that… she will win.”

Jiang Jingshi’s eyes widened slightly before she suddenly chuckled.

“If that really happens, then it just proves there’s always someone stronger out there.”

She looked at Lin Zhengran with renewed interest. “Still, I have faith in my fighter. Let’s see which one of us is right—I say Lin Xue will win.”

—

The competition continued, narrowing down the final eight fighters.

By sheer luck—or misfortune—He Qing didn’t get matched against Lin Xue this round. Instead, she drew another competitor.

After taking a short break to drink some water, He Qing glanced toward the audience and immediately noticed something.

That beautiful older sister had somehow ended up sitting beside Lin Zhengran. The two of them were chatting away, looking quite comfortable together.

Her body stiffened, her gaze turning blank as she stared in disbelief.

A tiny surge of jealousy bubbled up inside her.

But at that moment, Lin Zhengran noticed her looking and casually waved at her.

Seeing this, He Qing finally smiled and waved back, feeling motivated again.

Jiang Jingshi, watching from the side, took note of this exchange.

Hmm… Their relationship seems a little more than just childhood friends.

—

Suddenly, Lin Zhengran turned to Jiang Jingshi and asked, “By the way, Jiang Jie, why did you invest so much money into training a competitive Taekwondo team? The Jiang Corporation is mainly involved in offline product sales, right? What got you so interested in Taekwondo?”

Jiang Jingshi smiled.

“It’s just a personal hobby. When I was little, I watched the Olympics and thought Taekwondo was really cool. The female athletes had such elegant physiques, and I admired that. But since I had no talent for it myself, I decided to invest in people who do have talent.

Of course, this isn’t the only field I invest in.”

Lin Zhengran raised an eyebrow. “You invest in other areas too? Also in sports?”

“Oh, not exactly. I also have a team of singers. In fact, I’m sponsoring a music competition next week.”

Lin Zhengran blinked.

A music company?

As far as he knew, the only major competition happening in town next week was the one Jiang Xueli was participating in.

So that meant…

That competition is also funded by Jiang Jingshi? And she’s backing a group of singers too?

Jiang Jingshi noticed his thoughtful silence. “What? Something surprising?”

Lin Zhengran chuckled. “No, nothing.”

She turned her attention back to the tournament.

“Of course, at the end of the day, I’m still a businesswoman. While my personal interests play a role, my ultimate goal is to cultivate future stars. If I personally invest in their growth, they’ll be loyal to me.

That means I won’t have to spend as much money hiring them for advertisements and promotional videos. It’s a long-term investment.”

She held up a finger.

“Think of it this way—I'm not just helping my family’s corporation, but also my little sister’s company.

Nowadays, whether it’s a sports star or a music artist, their value skyrockets in the digital age. With enough funding and exposure, even a random meme can make someone go viral.

Now imagine what happens when I put that same money into actual professionals. With my resources, I can push them into the spotlight and make a fortune.”

Before Lin Zhengran could respond, Jiang Jingshi’s eyes sharpened slightly.

A subtle trace of admiration, mixed with a hint of caution, appeared in her gaze.

She stared straight into his eyes and spoke slowly, her tone measured.

“So, Ranran, what are your plans for the future?

You clearly have the talent to train elite fighters. You excel in so many different areas, yet you never compete yourself.

I don’t think you’re just helping He Qing out of kindness.

It feels like… you have your own plan.”

Before he could answer, the referee’s voice echoed through the venue.

“The match is over—He Qing wins!”