Chapter 140 - 130: Chicken Drumstick

Chapter 140: Chapter 130: Chicken Drumstick

Han Wenwen knew there was no point in arguing, so she got down to business.

"By the way, what about Lili’s competition results from the past couple of days? Did she win first place? Qingqing became the champion in hers, and she was so excited when she told me about it in the dorm last week."

Thinking back on the last couple of days, Lin Zhengran answered:

"Right now, Lili has only made it into the final rankings. The actual results won’t be out for another half a month."

"Half a month? That’s so slow."

"Yeah, it wasn’t supposed to take this long, but some issues came up. The organizers are deliberately extending the timeline this time to ensure the results are legitimate."

Han Wenwen shared her thoughts. "So... since the competition is over, what are your plans for tomorrow, Zhengran...?"

"I’m taking Lili to the movies. We already made plans."

Han Wenwen froze as if she’d turned to stone. She quickly snatched back the chicken leg he’d just taken a bite from and started chewing on it resentfully.

"I just knew you wouldn’t have time for me tomorrow."

"Well, this week is my time for Lili. Next week, I can officially be with you."

Han Wenwen chewed on the savory chicken drumstick. She knew there was nothing she could do. ’He has to be fair to his three girlfriends. Him sneaking over to see me today is already special treatment.’

She had reminded him countless times, "And don’t forget, you have to stay the night here next week. You promised, Zhengran. No backing out!"

"Yeah, I won’t back out."

Smiling, Han Wenwen leaned against Lin Zhengran’s shoulder.

Lin Zhengran said, "Can you please sit still when you’re eating? The last time I took you to the food street, I got back to the dorm and discovered you’d gotten oil on my clothes."

"I didn’t, did I? I’ll be careful this time! I’m just leaning on you while I eat, I definitely won’t..."

Before she could even finish her sentence, a drop of oil from the chicken leg fell onto Lin Zhengran’s pants.

Lin Zhengran stared at her, speechless.

Han Wenwen blinked awkwardly, then gave a sheepish, squinty-eyed grin. She tried to wipe Lin Zhengran’s pants with her hand, only to smear more grease from her fingers onto the fabric.

She froze. "It’s... it’s fine, it’s fine! I’ll wash them for you, okay? Besides, Zhengran, you could just keep a change of clothes here from now on. My home is your home, after all. It’s not right for you to not have a few spare outfits here, is it? That way, you won’t have to worry about a little oil!"

Lin Zhengran felt she had a point. ’I do come here often enough. It would make sense to keep some spare things here.’

"I’ll buy a few outfits to keep here when I get the chance."

"Really? Yay! I’ll clear out a special spot just for your clothes, Zhengran!"

After dinner, Lin Zhengran and Han Wenwen chatted for a while longer at her place.

Who knows what they talked about.

Before they knew it, it was nine o’clock, and Lin Zhengran left for home under the Little Fox’s reluctant gaze.

She even walked him downstairs, watching until he was completely out of sight before heading back home.

「That night, in a household near the crossroads.」

A certain girl with pigtails was suffering from another bout of insomnia in her bedroom.

The last time, her sleeplessness was born from turmoil and unhappiness; this time, it was fueled by pure joy and excitement.

The thought of going to the movie theater with Lin Zhengran to see a romance film tomorrow made Jiang Xueli so happy she just tossed and turned in bed, unable to fall asleep.

At three in the morning, her large, bright, and lively eyes were still staring at the ceiling.

She hummed a little tune. "Going to the movies tomorrow~ Going to the movies tomorrow~"

Her heart was full and content.

「The next day」

When the sun rose again, the young woman—her hair looking almost golden in the sunlight—sat up in bed, clutching her head as she stared out the bright window.

"I... I pulled another all-nighter! You’ve got to be kidding me!"

But a glance at the time told her it was too late to catch up on sleep. Jiang Xueli quickly got out of bed, showered, got ready, and put on the outfit she’d spent half of yesterday choosing in preparation for her date.

After her shower, she studied her reflection in the mirror. She still looked reasonably energetic.

’It should be fine, right?! This is different from last time. This was a happy kind of all-nighter, so I probably won’t fall asleep during the movie! Right. I definitely won’t!’

At eight in the morning sharp, Jiang Xueli called Lin Zhengran.

The two of them met at the crossroads.

"Zhengran! Good morning! So, where are we going to see the movie?"

Jiang Xueli waved one hand, revealing her cute, white canines in a playful smile.

Lin Zhengran led her into a taxi. "We’re heading downtown. You probably haven’t eaten breakfast yet, have you? We’ll find a place on the way."