Pretending to Cultivate in Kindergarten-Chapter 239: The Lin Family’s Future Daughter-in-Law

Lin Yingjun stared at the bottle of Maotai in his wife’s hand.

“It doesn’t look fake. Also, honey, did you notice? One of the girls delivering the gifts — wasn’t she the same one who came by last time to deliver books to Zhengran? All dressed up in a neat suit? I think she looks like…”

Lin Xiaoli’s eyes widened. “A salesperson?!”

Lin Yingjun corrected her, “What salesperson? A secretary.”

“That’s what I meant! Who said salesperson? You must’ve heard wrong.”

Lin Yingjun: “......”

Lin Xiaoli thought for a moment. “So, this pretty girl who just went into Zhengran’s room must come from a business family?”

Inside Lin Zhengran’s bedroom, since he had only been back home for a couple of days, he hadn’t started tidying up yet. His parents also wouldn’t dare touch his things, so the room was still filled with stacks of books on cardiovascular health.

Seeing this familiar sight when she walked in, Jiang Jingshi immediately thought of her sister.

Qianqian’s bedroom was the same way.

But as she looked at the covers, she realized these were all medical books — not like her sister’s random collection at all.

“I’m sorry for showing up like this. I hope I’m not disturbing you?” she asked.

Lin Zhengran closed the door and smiled. “Of course not. Did you come over for something? Are you feeling unwell?”

Jiang Jingshi shook her head.

“No, ever since I was discharged, I haven’t had any more dizziness or spells of confusion. Plus, our family’s private doctor checks on me every day. I’m doing really well.”

Lin Zhengran nodded. “That’s good.”

Glancing around at the books piled high, he said, “Just sit on the bed. I haven’t had time to clear all these yet, and there’s no space left on the chairs. I’ll move them all to the storage room in a few days.”

Jiang Jingshi picked up a book. “All of these... are medical books? You studied all this because of my illness?”

Lin Zhengran didn’t deny it. The evidence was right in front of them — no point denying it.

“Well, your condition was rare and time was tight. If I wanted to find a solution quickly, I had to go through previous cases and research. Luckily, all the hard work paid off.”

Jiang Jingshi’s eyes swept over the books, taking in every corner of the room, and a wave of emotion welled up inside her.

This was his bedroom — filled to the brim with books — all because of her illness.

Just imagining how long he must have spent studying made her heart ache.

Even though she had asked him about it at the hospital and had guessed he probably hadn’t rested much for a week, seeing all this with her own eyes still filled her with guilt.

This kind of kindness... she could never repay, not even in a lifetime.

Seeing her zoning out, Lin Zhengran sat down on the bed and said, “Come sit.”

Jiang Jingshi snapped out of it, set the book down, and sat.

She gazed at Lin Zhengran tenderly and deeply.

He looked back at her too.

They stared at each other for a long while before he finally smiled.

Jiang Jingshi blushed and pulled herself together.

“I came over because I wanted to tell you something. I told my parents about you curing me. I felt like I couldn’t hide it — they know me too well. Plus, every time your name came up, I’d zone out...”

Lin Zhengran wasn’t surprised. “It’s fine. I told you when you got discharged — if your parents asked, you could tell them.”

Jiang Jingshi remembered that.

That day, when they separated at the hospital, Lin Zhengran had given her a bunch of small but important instructions.

She promised, “Don’t worry. My parents won’t tell anyone. They understand how serious this is. But after they found out you saved me, they — and my grandfather too — want to invite you over to our house.”

She even explained how her parents had originally wanted to come find him themselves, but she stopped them.

She didn’t hide anything from him.

After hearing her out, Lin Zhengran thought about his upcoming trip.

“I might need to travel for a bit soon. Once I get back, I’ll visit your parents. Should be about ten days. I’ll confirm with you when I’m back.”

Jiang Jingshi nodded and smiled. “Okay! Just go by your schedule. No need to change anything for us. But the trip is for...” ƒгeeweɓn૦vel.com

“I promised He Qing, Lily, and the others a while ago.”

When it came to relationships, Lin Zhengran was very honest — aside from occasionally hiding that little fox’s whereabouts, because she once told him not to tell anyone.

Otherwise, he didn’t plan on hiding anything — better to be openly flirty than to lie.

Still, hearing that, Jiang Jingshi’s heart sank a little.

She did feel a bit jealous, but his honesty reassured her — it didn’t feel like he was sneaking around.

“I see...”

As for Lin Zhengran’s relationships with He Qing and Jiang Xueli...

Jiang Jingshi had a rough idea. After all, she had seen how he interacted with them over the years. It definitely didn’t seem like just ordinary friendships — though she had never investigated.

Suddenly, there was a knock at the door.

It was Lin Xiaoli, cheerful from outside: “Zhengran? Mom cut up some fruit for you two. Can I come in?”

Lin Zhengran answered, “Sure, come in, Mom.”

Lin Xiaoli pushed open the door, saw them inside, and Jiang Jingshi quickly stood up to greet her.

“Auntie, thank you. Let me take that.”

She tried to take the fruit plate from Lin Xiaoli’s hands.

But Lin Xiaoli chuckled, “No need, no need. Uh, Jiang... emmmm...”

Lin Zhengran filled in, “Jingshi. Jiang Jingshi.”

Hearing him call her that, Jiang Jingshi glanced back at him, face full of shyness.

Having seen countless pretty girls show up at her house, Lin Xiaoli could tell at a glance whether they liked her son or not.

Seeing Jiang Jingshi blushing, Lin Xiaoli sighed inwardly.

As expected... definitely not just an ordinary friend.

Lin Xiaoli put the fruit plate on the table and said, “Xiaoshi, your uncle and I have some errands to run, so we probably won’t be back by noon. You two just stay home and relax.

Oh, and about those gifts at the door — they’re too much and too expensive.”

Jiang Jingshi listened carefully.

Lin Xiaoli added with a smile,

“We’re very happy to have you visit, don’t get me wrong. It’s just that there’s too much, and some of it’s way too valuable. How much must all that cost? We’ll keep one or two boxes, but the rest, please take them back. Otherwise, Auntie and Uncle really can’t accept it.”

Jiang Jingshi explained earnestly, “They’re not that expensive, Auntie. It’s just a little token of respect for my first visit. It’s not much — please accept it.”

“But...”

Lin Zhengran knew that she had indeed brought too much. His parents had never received this many gifts in their lives.

But now that it was already delivered, if they insisted on returning it, Jiang Jingshi might overthink it.

Especially since, to her, it really wasn’t much money.

So as the person involved, he cut in,

“Mom, don’t worry about it. You and Dad go shopping. I’ll talk to her.”

With that, he saved them from a lot of back and forth.

Lin Xiaoli could only answer, “Alright, Zhengran, you decide. Your dad and I are heading out. Do you guys need anything?”

Jiang Jingshi waved her hand. “No, Auntie, I couldn’t possibly trouble you.”

Lin Zhengran also said, “We’re good, Mom.”

“Hehe, alright, you two talk. We won’t bother you anymore,” Lin Xiaoli said, smiling as she closed the door behind her.

Lin Yingjun was already in the living room packing up for their shopping trip — a little outing to lift the spirits of an unemployed wife.

Lin Xiaoli walked over and exchanged a look with her husband.

She sighed and whispered,

“She’s definitely fallen for Zhengran. You can tell just by looking at her.”

Lin Yingjun had realized it the moment he saw Jiang Jingshi.

Otherwise, why else would she bring so many gifts?

It was obvious — just like the others — she was here to become the Lin family’s daughter-in-law.

“We’ll talk to Zhengran about it later. For now, let’s just let them be. Let’s go shopping.

By the way, if you’re going for interviews soon, do you need to pick up anything?”

“Yeah, I need a few books. The interview requirements are pretty strict. I’ve gotta study hard.”