Pretending to Cultivate in Kindergarten-Chapter 263: The Girlfriend Plan

The Three Little Ones hid behind the car and glanced toward Lin Zhengran from afar.

After confirming that he hadn’t followed them, Jiang Xueli frowned. “What exactly is going on that we need to hide it from Zhengran?”

Little He Qing exchanged a look with Han Wenwen, then said helplessly in her sweet voice, “It’s something about Lin Zhengran. Wenwen told me last night, and I was so shocked I thought we should talk it over.”

“Shocked? Don’t keep us guessing—just say it already.”

Han Wenwen leaned close to Jiang Xueli and whispered something rapidly into her ear.

Jiang Xueli, who had been expressionless, suddenly looked stunned. “Multiple girls?! Seven?!”

Han Wenwen quickly clamped a hand over her mouth, holding up a finger to her lips with the other. “Shhh! Keep it down, or Brother Zhengran will hear!”

Little He Qing also glanced nervously toward the distance. “Lower your voice, Lili! If Lin Zhengran hears us, we’re all getting a forehead flick from him!”

Jiang Xueli glared at Han Wenwen and pointed at the hand covering her mouth—meaning she wouldn't shout again.

Only then did Han Wenwen pull her hand away, reminding her again, “Seriously, keep it down.”

Jiang Xueli muttered softly, “Han Wenwen, I still can’t get used to the way you call him ‘Brother Zhengran’ every time. It sounds so clingy.”

The Little Fox gave a perfunctory smile.

Then Jiang Xueli balled her hands into tiny fists. “But what’s with the seven girlfriends? When did this happen?! Is that idiot Zhengran out of his mind?! What kind of normal person has seven girlfriends?!”

Han Wenwen tapped her chin with a finger. “Brother Zhengran said that’s just the maximum limit—it doesn’t mean that’s how many he’ll actually have. He said seven is the absolute most, and he won’t go over it.”

Jiang Xueli instantly blushed and snapped back, “That’s still not okay! No way, absolutely not! That’s way too many! He even said seven—so what if he really ends up with seven?!”

She exhaled and crossed her arms. “I get it now—you two brought me here to team up and protest Zhengran, right?”

He Qing and Han Wenwen were momentarily speechless.

Little He Qing responded obediently, “Protest Zhengran? I wouldn’t dare.” She refused outright.

Han Wenwen quickly shook her head too. “I wouldn’t either. I’ve never even thought about talking back to Brother Zhengran—I’d never do something like that.”

The two of them looked at Jiang Xueli. “Wait, Lili, you want to protest Zhengran?”

Jiang Xueli started sweating and stammered, “I... I... you think I’m that bold? Protesting someone else, sure, but we’re talking about Zhengran. Who’d dare talk back to that big dummy?”

She threw the question back, “But since none of us want to protest him directly, what do you plan to do about it? Seven is still way too many.”

Little He Qing suggested, “If we can’t go at it head-on, let’s go soft. Here’s the plan: after we finish barbecue this afternoon, none of us have anything planned, right? So the three of us will take turns going on a date with Lin Zhengran. But each date can’t be longer than three hours!”

Han Wenwen added, “And while one of us is on a date, the other two stay out of the way. For example, if it’s Lili’s turn with Brother Zhengran, then Xiao Qingqing and I will cover for you—we’ll stay clear and won’t interrupt. But these dates aren’t for any lovey-dovey stuff.”

The Little Fox held up a finger. “There’s just one goal—find a way to make Brother Zhengran reduce the number of girlfriends! Even getting him down from seven to six counts as a win. If someone pulls it off, then… then...”

Little He Qing raised her hand. “Then she gets a big feast! The other two treat her!”

Jiang Xueli looked confused. “A feast as a reward? That doesn’t sound all that exciting.”

Little He Qing blinked. “Sounds exciting to me. What reward would you want, Lili?”

Han Wenwen thought the food idea sounded great too.

Jiang Xueli looked at the two foodies, waved her hand, and said, “Forget it, forget it—the reward’s not the point. What matters is the plan itself. I’m in!”

Han Wenwen tilted her head and clapped. “Alright! Then let’s give this plan a name. How about... ‘Barbecue Plan’?”

He Qing and Jiang Xueli looked at her and asked at the same time, “Barbecue Plan? How does that relate to what we’re doing?”

Han Wenwen innocently rubbed her stomach. “It doesn’t. I’m just hungry. Brother Zhengran’s grilling stuff right now, and even the thought of it smells delicious. Don’t you two feel hungry?”

The other two were speechless.

Little He Qing said, “Let’s just keep it simple and straightforward. How about… ‘Girlfriend Alliance Plan’? This is the first time the three of us are teaming up—we have to win!”

The Three Little Ones stacked their hands together in a pact.

Jiang Xueli reminded them, “But since we agreed these dates aren’t for flirting, then no one’s allowed to cheat. If anyone goes beyond holding hands or hugging during their date, they’ll have to do the ice bucket challenge three times when we’re back at the lodge—self-imposed!”

They all exchanged determined looks and said in unison, “Deal! It’s a promise!”

Han Wenwen asked, “So who goes on the first date with Brother Zhengran?”

Little He Qing suggested, “Rock, paper, scissors. Winner goes first.”

The three girls went at it intensely, and in the end, Jiang Xueli won.

He Qing and Han Wenwen threw up their fists in support. “You got this!”

Sweat beaded on Jiang Xueli’s forehead. Her earlier enthusiasm had vanished. Trying to change Zhengran’s mind... felt so hard.

A few minutes later, while Lin Zhengran was grilling, he spotted the three silly girls returning from the parking area.

They were even carrying snacks.

“You three are back?”

The girls responded and sat back down on the picnic blanket.

Jiang Xueli: “Yep, we’re back.”

He Qing: “We’re back~”

The Little Fox: “Mmm!”

Lin Zhengran turned the skewers in his hands. The grill was sizzling and smoking with the aroma of roasted meat. “I just started grilling. Gotta wait a little longer.”

The girls were already drooling over the barbecue.

They eagerly sat beside Lin Zhengran, helping him with whatever he needed.

Soon, the first batch of grilled meat was ready.

Naturally, the first bite was fed to Lin Zhengran, and then each of the girls got their turn to enjoy it with big, satisfied grins.

With his innate talent for objects, even Lin Zhengran’s barbecuing was far beyond normal levels.

After tasting it, all three girls’ eyes widened—they’d never had grilled meat this good in their lives.

The flavor lingered on their tongues. The meat was tender, juicy, and full of fragrance.

If Lin Zhengran ever set up a stall, he’d be swamped with customers and swimming in cash.

They laughed and chatted their way through the delicious barbecue.

As the meal neared its end, Little He Qing and Han Wenwen gave Jiang Xueli a look.

Their eyes said, “Time to start the plan. Go Lili! Victory!”

Jiang Xueli was still chewing and looked a little awkward, but she nodded.

She was saying, I’ll do my best.

Then she looked at Lin Zhengran, who had just finished eating and was washing his hands, polishing off the last bite of skewer.

She stood up and walked over. “Z-Zhengran, I kinda need to go to the restroom. Will you come with me?”

Lin Zhengran looked at her blushing, awkward face. This girl was clearly no good at lying.

He pointed toward the bathroom near the parking area. “Isn’t it right over there?”

“Yeah… it is. But... could you still come with me?” Her eyes darted away—she couldn’t look him in the eye.

Lin Zhengran smiled and said, “Sure. I’ll go with you after I wash my hands.”

“Thanks…”

Little He Qing and Han Wenwen saw that Lili’s part of the plan was about to begin. Even though they felt a bit jealous inside, they stuck to their agreement and didn’t interfere.

They went on enjoying the rest of the barbecue.

Something that tasty? The two besties could eat it all day.