Pretending to Cultivate in Kindergarten-Chapter 147: Preparations Before Bed

The afternoon passed by without much notice, and soon, the sky darkened.

At some point, Han Wenwen had taken a bath. When she came out, the entire room was filled with her unique fox-like scent, a sweet fragrance lingering in the air.

During dinner, Lin Zhengran made a call to check in with his parents, asking if anything had happened at home this week.

As usual, his mom, Lin Xiaoli, picked up the phone. "Hello? Zhengran? Nothing much going on at home. How's school? Do you miss Mom and Dad?"

Even though Lin Zhengran had gone back to town this week, he had told his parents that he was staying in the dorms. If he admitted that he was spending the night with Han Wenwen, they definitely wouldn’t approve, worrying that something might happen.

"School's the same as always," he replied. "Glad to hear everything's fine at home. As for missing you guys… yeah, a little."

Lin Xiaoli, feeling shy at her son's directness, sighed in amazement. Her son was really different—other kids would feel embarrassed saying things like that so straightforwardly.

"Mom misses you too," she said. "By the way, ever since you started high school, you hardly come home anymore."

"That's just how high school is, isn't it? Besides, staying at school is more convenient for studying. If I have time, I’ll definitely come back."

As he spoke, he glanced down at Han Wenwen, who was leaning against his shoulder. This little fox was being clingy even while eating.

Lin Xiaoli continued, "Then, are you coming home next week? If you do, we’ll have some guests over."

"Yeah, I’ll definitely come home next week. Guests? What kind of guests?"

On the other end, Lin Xiaoli exchanged a look with her husband. Both of them smiled, thinking what other kind of guests could it be? It’s about his childhood engagement…

She quickly waved off the question. "Nothing, nothing! You'll find out when you come home. Do you want to talk to your dear father for a bit?"

"Sure, I haven't heard from Dad yet."

Lin Yingjun cleared his throat and spoke up. "I've been listening this whole time."

Lin Xiaoli chuckled, "Your dad's busy with work at the office."

After exchanging a few more words, she wrapped up the call. "Alright then, if there's nothing else, I'll let you go. You must be busy, Zhengran."

"Got it. Bye, Mom and Dad."

After hanging up, Lin Zhengran took a few more bites before getting up to wash his hands. As he did, he casually asked, "Oh right, Wenwen, did you get my blanket?"

"Of course!" she said proudly. She ran ahead of him to wash her hands first, then pulled a large box out from under the bed.

With a dramatic flourish, she lifted out a brand-new cotton blanket. "Ta-da!"

The blanket was a solid navy blue, without any patterns. It looked high-quality, and judging by its material, Han Wenwen had probably spent quite a bit on it.

She carefully spread it out on the bed, then frowned in confusion. "It looked so luxurious when I bought it at the mall, but now that it's in my rental apartment, it feels kinda… ordinary?"

When Lin Zhengran came out of the bathroom, he noticed that despite it being a single bed, there were now two blankets on it.

"It's probably just the environment," he commented. "Your rental apartment is a small single room, and you’ve got a lot of stuff on the bed already. It makes the space look a bit cramped."

He glanced around. Her "single bed" was actually much bigger than the standard ones found in student dorms. At first glance, it even looked like a small double bed.

"Good thing your bed is this big—almost like a mini double bed. Otherwise, there wouldn’t be enough space for the two of us." He raised an eyebrow. "By the way, how much was this blanket? It doesn’t look cheap."

Han Wenwen covered her mouth and whispered the price into his ear.

Lin Zhengran was speechless. "Damn, you really went all out. I bet your own blanket wasn’t this expensive."

"Of course not! It’s different when it’s for Zhengran-ge." She hooked her arm around his and purred, "Besides, a blanket isn’t just any purchase. After you use it, I can use it too~"

There was an underlying meaning in her words.

She leaned in closer, her voice dripping with charm. "So, shall we sleep now? The bed is all set."

"Now?" Lin Zhengran glanced at his phone. "It’s only 6:30."

Han Wenwen had her own little schemes in mind. Her fox-like eyes flickered, and after thinking for a moment, she looked up at him.

"Well, there’s nothing else to do tonight. You came home early today, and all the important stuff is done. Wouldn't it be nice to soak our feet and relax in bed?"

Lin Zhengran didn’t know what she was planning, but he didn’t mind lying down early.

Seeing him agree, Han Wenwen eagerly went to fetch the foot bath basin. "I’ll go get the warm water! Zhengran-ge, just sit on the bed and wait!"

Lin Zhengran shook his head with a chuckle. "Then I might as well brush my teeth first."

But Han Wenwen immediately stopped him. "No, no! Zhengran-ge, don’t brush your teeth—I’ll do it for you! Just wait!"

Lin Zhengran blinked. He recalled their conversation from earlier in the day.

"Are you serious, Wenwen? How are you even going to brush my teeth for me?"

Placing the foot basin on the floor, she filled it with hot water and set it aside to cool. "Of course I’m serious! And why wouldn’t I be able to brush your teeth? I even learned how!"

"You… learned how?"

"I specifically looked it up online. Try it, and you’ll see!"

She walked over to the cabinet and grabbed two toothbrushes—one blue, one red. Holding them up in front of him, she swayed them back and forth.

"Which one do you want, Zhengran-ge? The blue one on the left is brand new. The red one on the right is mine."

Lin Zhengran was surprised that the two toothbrushes looked identical aside from the color.

Girls are such strange creatures.

Most guys’ toothbrushes would start looking frayed after a while, but hers still looked brand new.

"I’ll take the new blue one."

Han Wenwen pursed her lips, but she had already expected this answer. She knew Zhengran-ge wouldn’t share a toothbrush with her just yet.

But it doesn’t matter… it’s only a matter of time.

Han Wenwen pretended to sigh in disappointment. "Alright then," she said, squeezing some toothpaste onto the toothbrush and wetting it slightly so it wouldn’t feel too dry in his mouth.

"Ah~ Zhengran-ge, show your teeth first so I can brush the outside, then open your mouth afterward."

This felt like a childish game, but Lin Zhengran indulged her. He obediently bared his teeth, making Han Wenwen giggle.

"Zhengran-ge, you look so cute like this~"

She carefully brushed the outer surfaces of his teeth before instructing him to open his mouth so she could clean the inside. As she observed his teeth up close, she was curious.

"Zhengran-ge, how are your teeth so perfect? No cavities at all, and they're so straight! Do you actually take special care of them?"

"Where would I find the time for that?"

"Then do you ever get toothaches?"

"Nope."

Han Wenwen filled his mouth with foamy toothpaste bubbles and pouted. "So unfair… If I eat too many sweets, my teeth start hurting. Luckily, I brush diligently, or I’d definitely get cavities."

Cavities… Lin Zhengran’s mind suddenly drifted to the time when Jiang Jingshi burned her finger. While his Mastery of All Things ability made him learn new skills quickly, medicine was an exception—he always needed actual tools or herbs to treat injuries. He figured he should research this more thoroughly in the future. After all, there would always be situations where he needed quick medical treatment.

Once she was done brushing, Han Wenwen handed him a glass of water.

"Alright, rinse your mouth and spit it out."

She took meticulous care of every detail.

After he finished, Han Wenwen proudly inspected his teeth from different angles, beaming at the flawless result.

She even made him check his reflection in the mirror.

Standing beside him, she asked expectantly, "Didn’t I do a great job? See, I told you I was born to take care of Zhengran-ge! Other things might not be my strong suit, but when it comes to this, even Qingqing can’t compare!"

Lin Zhengran had no way to refute that. After all, just from the way she gave massages and handled all sorts of personal tasks, it was obvious—when it came to taking care of someone, Han Wenwen was indeed better than He Qing.

Han Wenwen grinned, looking like an invisible fox tail was swishing behind her, silently begging for praise.

Lin Zhengran played along, patting her head. "Yeah, you’re amazing."

Satisfied, Han Wenwen beamed. "Then, Zhengran-ge, go soak your feet. I’ll brush my teeth now."

"Mm."

Lin Zhengran returned to the bed and sat down. Meanwhile, Han Wenwen turned to look at the toothbrush he had just used.

Carefully, she squeezed a bit more toothpaste onto it.

Blushing, she placed it in her mouth and began brushing her own teeth.

Technically, a cleaned toothbrush wasn’t any different from a new one. But the thought that it had just been used by Lin Zhengran made her heartbeat speed up involuntarily.

The more she thought about it, the faster her heart pounded. There was also a kind of secret thrill—sneakily using something of his without him knowing.

However, what she didn’t expect was that Lin Zhengran, who had already gone to soak his feet, suddenly returned to the bathroom.

Startled, Han Wenwen quickly pulled the toothbrush out of her mouth and held it in front of her, trying to block his view.

With her mouth still full of toothpaste foam, she stammered, "Wh-what? Why are you back?"

"Where’s the towel for drying my feet?"

"Oh, over there! I’ll grab it later," she said, glancing to the side.

Lin Zhengran picked up the towel, ready to leave. But then, out of the corner of his eye, he noticed something odd—Han Wenwen was brushing her teeth, yet her pink toothbrush was still sitting untouched in the cup, completely dry and unused.

Han Wenwen stared at his reflection in the mirror, guilty as hell.

Lin Zhengran didn’t say anything. He just raised a hand and flicked her forehead before turning to leave.

"You don’t think that’s gross?"

Han Wenwen flinched, shrinking her neck slightly, then pouted, pretending to be confused. "Gross? I don’t understand what you mean~"

Lin Zhengran didn’t bother arguing.

Only after he left did Han Wenwen sneak a glance over her shoulder before continuing to brush her teeth.

What’s gross about it? she thought. It’s just a toothbrush! If anything, I’d rather…

She didn’t dare finish the thought, her cheeks heating up.

After finishing up, Han Wenwen quickly ran back to Lin Zhengran’s side and climbed onto the bed. "I’m not taking another bath. I already showered this afternoon."

"Mm."

Han Wenwen cleared the clutter off the bed and straightened out the blankets again.

Looking at Lin Zhengran, who was sitting on the edge of the bed soaking his feet while playing on his phone, she slowly wrapped her arms around his neck from behind.

Resting her head on his shoulder, she pressed her entire upper body against his back.

A soft warmth spread across his back.

"What are you thinking about, Zhengran-ge?" she asked deliberately.

"Nothing much. Just thinking about Lily’s rankings next week…"

Unhappy, Han Wenwen covered his mouth with her hand. "What the heck! You’re ruining the mood! How can you be thinking about that right now? You should be thinking about tonight… tonight’s events!"

Lin Zhengran gave her a sideways glance, his voice muffled against her palm.

He knew exactly what she was up to, so he teased, "What’s going to happen tonight? We’re just going to sleep."

Han Wenwen bit her lip, looking both frustrated and embarrassed. "Technically, yes, but…"

She fidgeted, her expression both annoyed and amusing.

Lin Zhengran chuckled and pried her hand off. "Alright, go lie down. I’ll join you after I’m done soaking my feet."

"Lie down? But I still have to pour out the foot water! Oh, and I need to wash Zhengran-ge’s feet too."

Lin Zhengran felt she was going a bit overboard. "There’s no need. I can do it myself this time."

But Han Wenwen didn’t even hesitate. She slid off the bed and knelt on the rug, dipping her hands into the foot basin. Her alluring fox-like eyes were filled with stubborn determination.

"Didn’t I already say these things should be done by me? What do you mean 'no need'?"

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Han Wenwen and Lin Zhengran clearly had different perspectives.

To him, things like washing feet were just minor tasks—he didn’t see the point in making a big deal out of them.

But to Han Wenwen, it was different. First, she genuinely wanted to do it. She found these intimate moments meaningful and enjoyed them.

Second, if she didn’t do it now, she was certain that one of the other girls would take over in the future.

And foot washing was different from other tasks—it was something done at night. If another girl took over, it would mean that Lin Zhengran would likely end up spending the night in her room.

She could already imagine the future—if their relationships deepened, the girl who got to wash Zhengran-ge’s feet would also be the one keeping him for the night.

"You just don’t get it," she muttered under her breath. "I already said I’d do it. You’re not allowed to secretly do it yourself."

From that moment on, Lin Zhengran lost all autonomy over washing his own feet.

Still, he insisted on at least pouring out the used water himself—Han Wenwen had done too much for one day.

He ruffled her hair. "Next time, you can do it. This time, I’ll take care of it. Go wash your hands and get into bed."

Hearing the word bed, Han Wenwen’s ears turned red. She quickly nodded like a little chick pecking at rice.

"Okay! Then I’ll be waiting for Zhengran-ge in bed~"

The night deepened, and the sky outside sparkled with stars.

Though the sounds of children playing and adults chatting could still be heard from the residential area, the inside of the room was peaceful.

Lin Zhengran lay under his blanket, staring at the ceiling with a relaxed sigh.

Han Wenwen, on the other hand, was lying on her side, staring at Lin Zhengran.

Her heart pounded with nervous excitement, and her voice was soft and sweet.

"Should I turn off the lights?"

"Aren’t you going to play on your phone for a bit?" he asked.

She shook her head slowly, biting her lip. "Why would I waste time on my phone when I could be with Zhengran-ge?"

She pressed the remote, turning off the lights.

Darkness filled the room.

And with it, the tiny schemes of a certain fox spirit began to stir.