Chapter 350: Villa's Bathroom - Pretending to Cultivate in Kindergarten

Chapter 350: Villa's Bathroom The four women quickly tidied up the bedding and brushed past Lin Zhengran. Though they all stole a quick glance at him during the process, they swiftly headed towards the bathroom. "We're going to take a shower!" they said in unison. Lin Zhengran, observing the shy quartet, had a pretty good idea about what they were nervously anticipating. He said nothing more, instead going straight to the bed, pulling back the covers to settle in. He picked up a book to wait. The bedroom door was gently closed. Together, the four women proceeded to the bathroom door. Once there, Jiang Xueli was the first to pause and ask, "Should we wash together? Or one at a time?" Xiao Heqing whispered, "If we go one at a time, it would take at least over an hour. Lin Zhengran is waiting in the bedroom." Jiang Xueli's face turned crimson instantly, stammering, "W-what do you mean waiting? What's he waiting for? It's not like our slow pace would affect anything. Anyway, there's nothing else planned for today!" Han Wenwen covered her face and said, "Since we all left the bedroom together, we might as well bathe together. Otherwise, how do we explain if brother Zhengran asks later? We all leave the bedroom only to take separate showers, with others waiting in the living room?" Jiang Xueli thought it over and agreed, "Why did we all leave together anyway? We should've just left as and when we finished." Everyone knew that Lin Zhengran's sudden appearance had made them all a little uneasy, prompting their collective exit from the bedroom. As the most mature of the group, Jiang Jingshi suggested, "We're all girls; it's fine to bathe together. Besides, this bathroom has a bathtub, so we can enjoy a soak." Han Wenwen was surprised, "A bathtub?! I've never soaked in a bathtub before!" Xiao Heqing giggled, "I tried it a few days ago; it was rather fun and quite comfortable." Lili nodded eagerly, "I tried it too. It was very relaxing." Han Wenwen grew more excited. Thus, after a brief discussion, the girls decided to bathe together to save time. They each stepped into the steam-filled bathroom. Their conversation was honest and open. Jiang Jingshi wasn't particularly shy; having a younger sister, she'd occasionally bathe together growing up. However, Xiao Heqing, Jiang Xueli, and Han Wenwen, even after being friends for so many years, had only done this once last time on vacation. Now, with Jiang Jingshi added to the mix, they were feeling a tad bashful. But seeing Jiang Jingshi's natural demeanor helped to calm their nerves. Jiang Xueli placed her clothes aside, turned on the shower, and squeezed some body wash into her palm, "Jiang Jingshi, have you bathed with other girls before?" As the dual showerheads poured water, Jiang Jingshi laughed, "When we were kids, I often bathed with Qianqian. Even though we do it less now that we are older, we occasionally still do." Han Wenwen applied body wash to her arm, "I almost forgot that you and Jiang Qian are sisters. So, does that mean even now you occasionally bathe together? I can hardly imagine, given Jiang Qian's demeanor." Jiang Jingshi laughed awkwardly, "It rarely happens, though, since Qianqian typically isn't keen on it. But sometimes I'm spontaneous and just burst into the bathroom, and she has no choice but to bathe with me." Xiao Heqing blushed at the idea, "Burst in? Does Jiang Qian like not locking the door?" Jiang Jingshi replied, "Of course, she locks it. But as her older sister, I have a key, so I can enter if I want." Jiang Xueli found it fascinating, "The three of us being only children don’t have experiences like that. But considering how cold Jiang Qian usually is, does she not talk much at home?" Jiang Jingshi ran her fingers through her hair, "You've misunderstood Qianqian a bit. Her aloofness is more directed at others. At home, she answers any questions you ask, so she's not exactly the silent type. She's a bit arrogant, maybe, but she's become much more lively since high school." The three seemed a bit dumbfounded. They hadn’t spent much time with Jiang Qian to notice. Jiang Jingshi blinked her beautiful almond eyes suddenly, "Speaking of which, since the four of us are Zhengran's girlfriends, we're like sisters now. So in a way, you three are also Qianqian's sisters, right? Since she calls Zhengran 'brother-in-law,' she'd call you sisters." The three of them were stunned at the peculiar thought. But perhaps they really had gained a sister from nowhere. At that moment, somewhere else, Jiang Qian was sneezing madly, sensing her pesky sister was causing her some trouble again. After a quick shower, the four girls headed to the large bathtub one by one. It was a bit of a snug fit. Their feet brushed against each other’s. Exchanging glances, Han Wenwen admired Jiang Jingshi's flawless swan-neck and figure. "Jiang Jingshi, your figure is perfect." Jiang Jingshi thanked her and inspected the three, "You each have unique figures. Heqing has a prominent front, Wenwen has a round rear, and Lili is cute all over." Xiao Heqing shyly hugged herself, and Han Wenwen smiled with narrowed eyes. Jiang Xueli, however, submerged her mouth under the water level of the tub. While being called 'cute' is nice, she secretly yearned to have a voluptuous figure. Why did these three develop so well while she seemed static? So odd. Jiang Xueli adjusted her position and asked, "After we finish bathing..." She didn't even complete her sentence, merely stopping after "after we finish bathing," and silence inexplicably fell upon them. Feeling embarrassed, they exchanged looks before all looking away. Jiang Jingshi covered her mouth with her hand and whispered, "Even though I have a younger sister, it's the first time sleeping like this. Will you be wearing pajamas when we get into bed?" Xiao Heqing lowered her head, "Of course, we have to wear them... otherwise, how could we sleep?" After another ten minutes, the girls finally finished and returned to the bedroom. Han Wenwen was the one who opened the door. Lin Zhengran glanced at the four women in loose pajamas. The scent from their freshly showered bodies was overwhelmingly fragrant and detectable the moment the door opened. "Are you done with your shower?" They nodded. Together, they went to bed. Their spots were determined by rock-paper-scissors in the bathroom, ending with the order being, from left to right: Xiao Heqing, Jiang Jingshi, Lin Zhengran, Jiang Xueli, and Han Wenwen. Once under the covers, they lay down quietly without moving. Lin Zhengran set his book aside, "Should I turn off the light?" The four girls responded affirmatively. So, he laid back into bed as well. In the immense bedroom, silence reigned, with not even the sound of turning made. After a few minutes, Lin Zhengran, eyes closed, asked, "Are you four usually this quiet when you sleep?" The four remained silent, unsure how to respond. Lin Zhengran knew they couldn’t sleep like this, "Jingshi." Jiang Jingshi, anxious, replied, "Yes, what is it, Zhengran?" Lin Zhengran surprisingly drew Jiang Jingshi into his arms, and the three others grew alert. With his eyes still closed, Lin Zhengran said, "It's Jingshi's first time being this tense, but why are the three of you being so cautious? If you want to cuddle to sleep, then cuddle!" (The chapter ends here.)