Pretending to Cultivate in Kindergarten-Chapter 144: Just the Two of Them

After stopping by the pharmacy to pick up some medicine for Han Wenwen’s stomach, as well as a few groceries for dinner, Lin Zhengran and the little fox finally made their way back to her rental apartment.

Even though she was hugging a giant plush dog that looked eerily like Lin Zhengran, Han Wenwen still looked drained from the day’s adventures.

As soon as they got inside, Lin Zhengran placed the bags on the table, slipped off his shoes, and headed toward the bathroom.

"I’m going to use the restroom. You go ahead and warm up some hot water and take your medicine first."

"Okay~"

As Lin Zhengran stepped into the bathroom, Han Wenwen leaned against the wall, watching him with a mischievous glint in her eyes.

Just as he was about to close the door, he paused—

Because Han Wenwen was still staring at him with that strange expression.

Lin Zhengran raised an eyebrow, then suddenly stepped back out—

And flicked her forehead.

"Ow!" Han Wenwen rubbed her head, looking wronged.

"Zhengran gege, why are you hitting me? I didn’t even say anything!"

Her fox-like eyes blinked pitifully.

"What were you thinking just now?" Lin Zhengran asked, clearly seeing through her thoughts.

Han Wenwen, caught red-handed, instinctively turned her head away and denied everything.

"Nothing! I was just thinking… boys don’t really need to lock the bathroom door, right? It’s not like anyone’s going to peek."

Lin Zhengran’s expression didn’t change.

"Oh? Then… would a fox peek?"

Han Wenwen, without missing a beat, responded righteously:

"Of course! Foxes aren’t people, so they can peek!"

She was so confident—

That she immediately got flicked on the forehead again.

"Ow! So stingy!" Han Wenwen pouted, thinking, What’s the big deal? He’s my boyfriend! Why can’t I take a little peek?!

Lin Zhengran ignored her complaints, locked the door, and went inside.

"I’ll take a shower while I’m at it. You should freshen up too."

Han Wenwen, hearing the word ‘shower’, suddenly felt like she had lost out big time.

"Why does this tiny one-person apartment bathroom even have a lock?! Who designed this?! It’s completely unnecessary!"

Still grumbling internally, Han Wenwen kicked off her shoes, then hooked her fingers behind her heel to pull off her socks—

Revealing her soft, fair little feet as she stepped onto the plush carpet near her bed.

She wasn’t a fan of lying directly on the bed;she preferred curling up on the fluffy rug.

It was also where she usually changed her clothes.

Han Wenwen opened the storage box by her bed, rummaging through it until she found a pair of ultra-short denim shorts and a loose off-shoulder sweater.

Just as she was about to close the box, she suddenly remembered something.

She reached deeper into the bottom of the box—

And found exactly what she was looking for.

"I knew I had these!"

Han Wenwen pulled out an unopened package of stockings.

She had bought them on a whim while shopping at the supermarket a while back.

After reading too many romance novels and watching too many dramas, Han Wenwen was very aware that guys had a serious weakness for stockings.

Their smooth, semi-transparent texture had an irresistible allure—

So much so that stockings were practically a secret weapon in any romantic battle.

They showed up in novels all the time.

And if so many stories emphasized how powerful they were—

Then there must be truth to it.

So, she had bought two pairs with the intention of testing their power someday.

And today…

Seemed like the perfect opportunity.

The sound of running water filled the air as Lin Zhengran started showering.

Han Wenwen glanced at the bathroom door, her lips curling into a mischievous smile.

She held the package of stockings in her hands—

And started planning her move.

Han Wenwen had never worn stockings before.

Sitting on the bed, she carefully unwrapped the package and ran her fingers over the material.

"So smooth~! I remember buying pantyhose, right?"

She held them up, examining them closely—yep, they were full-length stockings.

Her cheeks flushed slightly as she slid off her skirt and began putting them on, starting from the tips of her toes and slowly pulling them up her legs.

The smooth fabric hugged her fair skin, gradually stretching over her thighs until they fit snugly.

Once she had them completely on, Han Wenwen stood up and looked down at her newly covered legs.

Because of the dark color, they looked sleeker, more alluring than usual.

They also felt… different to the touch.

The source of this c𝓸ntent is frёeweɓηovel.coɱ.

"No wonder guys like this… it does have a special feel to it."

But—

Something felt off.

"Why do they feel a little uncomfortable?"

She frowned, tugging at the material around her hips.

When she pulled it up, it snapped back down—

And then she realized the issue.

"Oh! I see now!"

Without hesitation, she peeled them off again and dug through her clothing box for a different pair of underwear.

This time, she put on the stockings first, then the underwear over them—

And just like that, the uncomfortable feeling disappeared.

It felt perfectly smooth and snug.

"So this is how you’re supposed to wear them! Much better!"

After putting her outfit together—a loose, oversized off-shoulder sweater and ultra-short denim shorts—she stood in front of the mirror to check herself out.

Since the sweater was so oversized, it completely covered her hips.

And since her shorts were so tiny, it looked like she wasn’t wearing anything underneath at first glance.

It gave the illusion of…

Well—something not so innocent.

Han Wenwen’s face flushed red as she imagined Lin Zhengran’s reaction when he stepped out of the shower.

"Zhengran gege is usually so serious, but… he is a guy, after all."

"He might try to keep a straight face, but… surely, he’ll have some kind of reaction, right?"

Han Wenwen flopped onto her fuzzy rug, hugging the Lin Zhengran dog plush tightly.

She admired herself for a moment before hearing Lin Zhengran’s voice from the bathroom.

"Did you take your medicine yet?"

"Ah! I almost forgot!"

She jumped up, rushing to heat some hot water.

As soon as it was warm, she took her medicine, then poured an extra cup for Lin Zhengran.

Finally, she returned to her cozy rug, lying on her back and lifting the plush dog above her head.

"Little doggy~ What do you think is going to happen tonight~?"

The silent plush dog seemed to answer:

"You’re overthinking. Nothing is going to happen."

Han Wenwen pouted.

"Lies! Who says nothing will happen?!"

Her mind wandered—

Back to that time when she had boldly announced her 18th birthday wish to Lin Zhengran.

Now, thinking about it…

Had she ruined the surprise?

Had she spoken too soon?

From the bathroom, Lin Zhengran heard her talking to herself.

"What are you mumbling about?"

Han Wenwen immediately panicked.

"N-Nothing! Keep showering, Zhengran gege! I was just talking to myself!"

She let out an awkward little laugh, then lightly smacked the plush dog on the head.

"Stupid dog! Making me flustered!"

Then, she turned around, staring into space, absentmindedly tracing circles on the rug with her finger.

At first, she was lost in thought about random things—

Until—

The bathroom door opened.

Han Wenwen looked up—

And immediately froze.

"Done already? That was fast! It’s only been a few minutes!"

Lin Zhengran walked out, drying his hair with a towel.

"How long do you think a shower is supposed to take?"

Han Wenwen blinked—

Because this was the first time she had seen him like this.

He had put his pants back on, but—

His upper body was completely bare.

She had felt his muscles before—through his clothes—

But this was the first time she was seeing them so clearly.

His chest, his abdomen, the defined lines of his muscles—

They weren’t overly exaggerated like a bodybuilder’s, but they were perfectly toned.

His wet hair was still dripping slightly, making him look even more refined than usual.

Han Wenwen’s throat went dry.

She gulped.

And then, realizing what she just did—

She panicked and tried to act normal.

"B-But I always take at least half an hour! You weren’t even in there for ten minutes, were you?"

"Guys shower fast. Did you take your medicine?"

"Mhm."

Lin Zhengran finished drying his hair—but he had also noticed something different about her.

His gaze lowered slightly.

"Why are you wearing stockings? Where did you get them?"

Han Wenwen had originally planned to tease him with them.

But now—

She was the one getting flustered instead.

Seeing his current appearance, she suddenly lost her courage.

She quickly grabbed the plush dog, hugging it in front of her legs as if to hide herself.

Her face burned.

"I… I bought them, of course! Does Zhengran gege think they don’t look good?"

Lin Zhengran didn’t comment too much, but…

Honestly, seeing Han Wenwen in stockings, short shorts, and an oversized sweater—

It did feel a bit too mature for a high school student.

Most high school girls in the country didn’t wear things like this casually.

But then again, since they were just at home, it didn’t really matter.

Plus—

Among the three girls in his life, Han Wenwen had always felt more mature than He Qing and Jiang Xueli.

Even though they were the same age, Han Wenwen had a different kind of presence.

If it were He Qing or Jiang Xueli, seeing them wear this would probably feel strange.

But with Han Wenwen—

It somehow… fit.

"It looks good."

Then, in a calm, matter-of-fact voice, he added:

"But don’t wear this outside. If you want to wear stockings, just keep them for indoors. They help prevent varicose veins, anyway."

Then, as if he had said something completely normal, he turned back to the bathroom to blow-dry his hair.

Han Wenwen froze.

"Varicose veins?!"

She propped herself up on the rug, blinking in confusion.

"How does Zhengran gege even know that?!"

Then—

Her expression softened, and she spoke softly:

"Of course I wouldn’t wear them outside… I only wanted to wear them for Zhengran gege to see."

She slowly stood up, walking toward the bathroom, where Lin Zhengran was blow-drying his hair.

Standing behind him, she leaned in and whispered:

"Want me to help dry your hair?"

Lin Zhengran turned around, looking at her flushed face.

"Why did you swallow just now?"

"H-Huh?! I didn't!"

She subconsciously gulped again.

"M-Maybe I was just hungry… Yeah! I probably just need to eat something… This isn’t important!"

She clung to his arm, looking up at him.

"Come on~ Let me dry your hair! Zhengran gege can’t do everything himself. What’s the point of having me here?"

Seeing her determined expression, Lin Zhengran handed her the blow-dryer.

"Fine. Go ahead."

Han Wenwen’s eyes lit up.

"Yay!"