Chapter 276 - 143: Let’s Go! Off to Climb the Saintess’s Window

Chapter 276: Chapter 143: Let’s Go! Off to Climb the Saintess’s Window

「Inside the room.」

’Stupid Su Ran, rotten Su Ran, you meanie! I don’t like you anymore. You yelled at me again! I hate you.’

She muttered angrily, her cheeks puffed out. ’So much for any special treatment.’ She grabbed her pajamas, put them on, and bundled herself up tightly, sulking.

’I swallowed my pride and practically begged you to come back. I even warmed up the bed for you, and you still get fierce with me! I really, really don’t like you anymore. Drink, drink, drink! I hope you drink yourself to death!’

’I’m going to sleep.’

She burrowed under the covers.

The noisy sounds from outside still reached her ears, especially Su Ran’s voice, which was particularly loud.

Yiren sent a text: [Su Ran, don’t bother coming back. I’ve locked the door.]

Su Ran: [Really?]

Yiren: [Of course, it’s true. Sleep wherever you want for all I care. Hmph!]

Su Ran: [Alright then. In that case, I’ll just have to climb a ladder. Uncle Gao’s granddaughter is a real beauty. I won’t be coming back tonight. I’m going to go climb through her window. She secretly told me she’s leaving it unlocked tonight anyway.]

AARGH!

Yiren was utterly defeated by Su Ran.

’This damnable tradition.’

To an outsider, this would be completely unbelievable.

But for this tribe, it was a perfectly normal custom. Climbing through a window was just how things were done, and no one thought anything of it.

Yiren got out of bed, opened the door, then got back under the covers and texted: [The door isn’t locked. Come back soon.]

Su Ran: [No need, no need. Lock the door.]

Yiren flew into a rage: [Su Ran, don’t mistake my kindness for weakness! If you dare climb into another girl’s window, I’ll kill you!!!!!]

Su Ran: [You misunderstood. What I mean is, you lock the door, and I’ll climb in through your window tonight. Isn’t that more exciting?]

...

Yiren got up, closed the door, and opened the window just a crack.

’I can’t with him. There’s a perfectly good door, but no, he has to climb through the window for the thrill of it.’

BEEP BEEP BEEP.

Su Ran received a text from Yiren: [It’s the second window. Don’t get the wrong one and climb into Ah Weng’s room by mistake.]

PFFT—

Su Ran laughed out loud.

’This is fun.’

He replied: [OK, got it. When I climb in, you have to struggle a bit, you know?]

Yiren: [You pervert. Don’t drink too much. Come back soon, it’s cold with the window open.]

Su Ran: [I’ll be back in a flash.]

Yiren: [...On second thought, maybe I don’t want you to come back anymore.]

They exchanged a few more texts before stopping. Every time they started chatting, it seemed they had endless things to say, even when they were right in front of each other.

Su Ran put down his phone.

Ah Hu asked, "What’s up, Boss Su? Texting your girlfriend to admit you were wrong?"

Su Ran scoffed. "Admit I was wrong? You’ve got to be kidding. How could a real man ever admit he’s wrong to a woman?"

His voice boomed, carrying all the way to Yiren’s room. She scoffed. ’His texts were nothing but apologies from that rotten man,’ she thought. ’If he didn’t apologize, he wouldn’t be getting a bed to sleep in tonight.’

Meanwhile, Su Ran continued his manly act. "...It’s nothing. My girlfriend just found out I was out drinking and told me to drink myself to death!"

"Unbelievable! How could she say that? What’s wrong with a man having a few drinks with friends? Does she think she runs the world or something?! Huh?"

Ah Hu slammed the table.

"Boss Su, let me tell you, you can’t keep a woman like that..." He jabbed a finger at the table, filled with righteous indignation. "What does it mean to be a man? A man has to be firm! You can’t let a woman walk all over you, right?"

Su Ran munched on some peanuts. "Makes sense."

Ah Hu: "Boss Su, you’re still young. You probably don’t understand women."

Su Ran nodded. "You’re right, I don’t really understand women."

Ah Hu spoke earnestly, as if sharing a profound truth. "You can’t spoil women. The more you spoil them, the more they’ll take advantage. You can’t be a simp."

Su Ran asked, "Do I look like a simp to you?"

Ah Hu replied, "Boss Su, you’re so rich, of course you’re not a simp."

If you were to ask his four women, they would surely say in unison, ’You’re not a simp, you’re a little puppy who’s desperate for milk.’

Being a cute puppy isn’t so bad, and not just anyone can pull it off. Some puppies get no milk to drink. But when Boss Su acts like a puppy, all he has to do is open his mouth, and someone’s there to feed him. Isn’t that sweet?

So nutritious, so healthy, and in all different flavors, too.

The daily life of Young Master Su was sweet indeed.

Ah Hu put on the expression of a man who had seen through the ways of the world. "Women all have double standards. Boss Su, you’re a rich guy. You probably don’t know what women are like in families with no money."

Su Ran prompted, "Tell me what they’re like."

Ah Hu said, "In a family with no money, the woman will be on your case all day, saying things like, ’I don’t want your gentle nature if you’re a failure. I want you to be ambitious, to have drive! I don’t care if you ignore the family, I just want you to have a successful career.’"

Su Ran mulled it over for a moment. "That makes some sense. What about in rich families?"

Ah Hu let out a dry laugh. "Women from rich families are even more interesting. See if this sounds like your girlfriend: ’I’m not with you for your money. I just wish you’d spend more time with me, even if you end up a total failure.’"

"Hahaha..."

Su Ran laughed.

’He’s not wrong.’

Thinking about it, they really did just want him to spend more time with them. They didn’t demand a successful career. In fact, every one of them had said, ’Even if you become a total failure, we’ll still love you. I’ll take care of you.’

’Interesting.’

Of course, with Su Ran being so wealthy, his women never had to worry about money. Naturally, all they wanted was for their man to spend more time with them.

’Well, every class of couple has its own set of problems.’

’Is it about money?’

’Or is it about time?’

’It’s all the same.’

A financially independent Divine Rich just needs to live the life he wants.

He already had a lot of women, but it was enough. He just had to be good to the ones he had, plan his time as best he could to be with them, and become a master of time management. There was no other choice.

Of course, Su Ran had also learned one thing: don’t be too nice to other women. If another one fell for him, it would just be a huge hassle.

The thing was, up until now, Su Ran had never once had to actively pursue a girl.

’He had no idea if that day would ever come, and he hoped it wouldn’t. He had enough. The quota was full.’

"So..."

Ah Hu said sincerely, "Boss Su, a rich guy like you shouldn’t get a clingy girlfriend like the one who just called. See? I’m not even done talking, and she’s calling again."

And indeed, it was Yiren calling again.

Su Ran answered, "Hello."

"Are you ever coming back? Did you come all this way just to see Ah Hu? Are you two the real soulmates here?"

"No."

"If that’s not it, then why aren’t you back here with me?"

Su Ran chuckled.

"What are you laughing at?"

’It’s exactly like Ah Hu said,’ Su Ran thought. ’She just wants me to spend more time with her.’

Su Ran suppressed a laugh. "No, it’s nothing. Okay, I’m coming now. Hanging up." Right before he did, he whispered, "Be good. I’ll be there to climb your window in a second."

"Mmm~ It’s a bit high. Be careful. Don’t fall and break your leg."

"Don’t worry. Safety first."

"Okay, bye-bye."

Su Ran had one more drink with everyone.

"Come on, everyone, let’s finish this last glass. That’s it for today. Drinking too much is bad for your health. Bottoms up!"

He drained his glass in one gulp.

They chatted for a few more moments before everyone went their separate ways.

Su Ran turned and, emboldened by the alcohol, headed toward the stilt house.

"Alright! Time to go climb the Saintess’s window!" he drunkenly cheered to himself.