Pretending to Cultivate in Kindergarten-Chapter 221: The Person I Most Want to See

Lin Zhengran was thinking: researching those so-called Cultivation elixirs… relying just on medical books might not be enough to break through the next layer.

But maybe while reading, he’d come up with other ideas. With his Level 2 “Harmony with All Things,” his proficiency already rivaled that of many genius experts. It was possible he could discover a new treatment.

He opened the car door. “Sister Pan!”

Pan Lin, who had been standing with the driver in the distance, heard him and hurried over.

When she saw Jiang Jingshi’s tear-streaked eyes, she instinctively wiped at the corners of her own reddened eyes. “President Lin, what is it?”

Lin Zhengran knew Pan Lin was probably the most loyal person to Jiang Jingshi in the whole company. You could see it from countless little things over the past three years. That’s also why Jiang Jingshi often brought her along.

“For now, put off any company matters that aren’t urgent. For anything critical, just call me directly. The goal is to help Jiang Jie rest without worrying.”

“Understood, no problem, President Lin.”

Lin Zhengran added, “Also, I’ll probably send you a list of books tonight. Have someone buy them tomorrow and deliver them to me. I need to read them.”

Pan Lin didn’t understand why he needed books at a time like this—but still nodded.

“Once you send me the list, I’ll have someone get them right away.”

As Lin Zhengran got out of the car, he turned to Jiang Jingshi. “Call me anytime if anything comes up.”

Jiang Jingshi nodded and saw he was about to leave. “Okay, you’re heading out now? Be careful on the road.”

Her slender hand gently curled into a loose fist on the seat, clearly reluctant to see him go.

Lin Zhengran smiled.

“Got it. I’m heading out.”

He turned and walked away, already thinking about which books he should read first.

Jiang Jingshi and Pan Lin watched his figure gradually disappear into the distance.

Sitting in the back seat, Jiang Jingshi’s peach blossom eyes were full of emotion, and her lips still held the faint sensation from their recent contact.

She couldn’t quite describe how she felt right now, but... she clearly knew: if she really couldn’t get out of bed for the rest of her life, or if her life ended because of this illness...

Then in these last few months—when she was still healthy—the one person she most wanted by her side was Lin Zhengran...

A soft smile spread across her lips.

She couldn’t even pinpoint when she started liking him this much.

She used to think that, if she were ever facing the end of her life, the person she’d most want to see would be Qianqian.

But unexpectedly—it was him.

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She’d fallen for him this deeply.

Still... does this count as getting what I wished for?

Does this mean... I’m already his woman...?

“President Jiang...”

Pan Lin’s voice snapped her out of her thoughts. She turned to look, only to see Pan Lin’s tears flowing again, sniffling and wiping her face.

Her voice was trembling. “What are we gonna do about all this...?”

It caught Jiang Jingshi off guard. She gave a weak smile. “Why are you crying? It’s not a big deal.”

“How is this not a big deal?! You’re so young, and to get a disease like this... What about the Second Miss and the old Chairman...?”

She was genuinely heartbroken for Jiang Jingshi, and her words came out in choked sobs.

Jiang Jingshi helplessly tried to comfort her. “You don’t need to worry about all that.”

She looked toward the distant figure that had long vanished. “I believe in him.”

Just like when she got lost in the neighborhood as a child and saw him for the first time—even though they weren’t familiar, she instinctively felt he could lead her out of the maze.

That must’ve been love at first sight.

After she finished speaking, she heard Pan Lin still sobbing, sniffling hard. She smiled and interrupted:

“Alright! That’s enough crying! Look, I’m still fine, aren’t I? I was just getting myself together again, and now you’re making me nervous. Have the driver take us home.”

Pan Lin thought Jiang Jingshi was incredible—learning she had such a disease and still managing to stay calm like this.

She wiped away her tears and nodded firmly. “Okay, I’ll go get the driver.”

———

Lin Zhengran left the hospital by car and headed straight for the hotel where the “three little ones” were staying.

By this time, the three girls had already finished dinner.

They were still sleeping in the same room tonight.

When he knocked on the door, all three of them—sitting on the bed watching something on the same phone—sat up straight in unison.

Little He Qing whispered, “Lin Zhengran?”

Jiang Xueli quickly asked, “Is it Zhengran?”

Han Wenwen added, “Lin Zhengran, is that you?”

From outside the door, Lin Zhengran replied, “Yeah, it’s me. Open up.”

The three of them were thrilled.

Once he came in, sitting together on the bed, Lin Zhengran briefly explained what he needed to do in the coming days.

“I’ll probably be really busy these next few days—need to read a ton of material, so I won’t be able to hang out with you three for now. As for the trip, if things go well, we’ll go next week as planned. If not, we’ll have to push it back a bit. Either way, I’ll call you and keep you updated.”

The three girls didn’t know what exactly was going on, but they could tell it was serious.

Something big must’ve happened.

They exchanged glances, but not one of them asked why the trip might be canceled. Instead, they all nodded.

In perfect sync:

“Sure, whatever you say. We’ll go along with it.”

Little He Qing: “It’s just a trip—getting your work done is more important.”

Jiang Xueli: “Just follow your plan. We’re your girlfriends, so of course we’ll go with your flow.”

Lin Zhengran couldn’t help but admire how sweet and well-behaved these three were in moments like this.

He reached out and patted Lily and Little He Qing on the head. He didn’t pat Wenwen—just gave her a look.

Han Wenwen smiled faintly at that.

Lin Zhengran said, “Alright then. You three go on playing. I’m heading home.”

Little He Qing called out, “Wait, Lin Zhengran—have you eaten yet?”

He turned back. “Not yet.”

Jiang Xueli quickly grabbed a packed meal from the side and said playfully, “We saved you some! When you called earlier, we figured you were probably swamped. We thought, if you’d already eaten, we’d just keep it. But if you hadn’t, this would hold you over—there’s pickled fish and a big box of rice.”

Lin Zhengran smiled as he accepted the food. “Thanks. I’m off then.”

The three waved. “Take it easy on the road!”

They stood at the door again, watching Lin Zhengran leave.

The three girls looked at each other.

Little He Qing: “Looks like things are really hectic at his company.”

Jiang Xueli blinked, watching his figure disappear down the stairs. “I hope Zhengran gets through this busy stretch soon.”