Zhang Lexuan was efficient and quick; in just two days, she found the perfect property for Qian Ran.
Located near Shrek Academy, the standalone villa sat on about ten acres of land, with a spacious lawn surrounding it.
The property had cost about the same as a common soul bone, but Qian Ran didn't feel any pain in spending that amount.
It was money from the system anyway, so he didn't have the slightest hesitation. Besides, old resources give way to new ones.
With his new property secured, Qian Ran invited Jiang Nannan and Tang Ya to visit.
After school, he gathered Xiao Xiao and Wang Dong'er to join him as well.
Though they were all aware of each other's presence, they hadn't actually met face-to-face. Qian Ran figured it was a good time for them to meet, foster a bit of camaraderie, and smooth things out for his future plans.
After leaving the academy, Wang Dong'er went off to change.
Wang Dong'er didn't want her first meeting with Tang Ya and Jiang Nannan to be while dressed in her typical boyish style—she didn't want to be outshined.
"I'm ready," she said as she emerged, dressed in a short skirt and clinging to Qian Ran's arm affectionately.
"Did you wear safety shorts?" Qian Ran teased, giving her nose a playful pinch.
Wang Dong'er, dressed without tights, had her long, fair legs on full display. The short skirt swayed with her movements, sparking endless curiosity about the hidden sights beneath. Though Qian Ran had seen it before, he couldn't help but think of that old game of sneaking glances.
"Of course! I'm not stupid," Wang Dong'er replied, rolling her eyes. Her skirt was so short, how could she not wear safety shorts? It would be embarrassing if anyone saw anything by accident.
She always wore safety shorts, even with a longer skirt, in case she needed to act quickly. Fighting in a skirt without them was just inconvenient.
"Safety shorts are such a pointless invention," Qian Ran sighed. Wang Dong'er was well-protected, and that reassured him. He didn't have the kind of taste for showing off his girlfriends. Some people might get a thrill from that, but not him—he was a normal guy.
"Oh please, Qian Ran, you just want a peek," Xiao Xiao laughed, wrapping herself around Qian Ran's other arm. With two beautiful girls on his arms, he was definitely drawing the envious gaze of many passersby.
In that moment, countless people were wishing they could trade places with him.
It was no surprise—both Xiao Xiao and Wang Dong'er were stunning, with youthful features that made them seem even more charming.
The academy had rules, after all; even the senior students wouldn't dare bother the fresh-faced first-year girls.
"Of course not."
"Yet Qian Ran loves looking at me all the time," Xiao Xiao whispered to him, teasingly. Sometimes, Qian Ran would pull her aside to check if she was wearing striped underwear or ones with bears, which was quite embarrassing.
And while checking, he'd often use his hands, making her even more uncomfortable.
"Shh," Qian Ran quickly motioned for Xiao Xiao to keep it quiet.
If Wang Dong'er found out about these little moments, she'd get jealous again. Wang Dong'er was the jealous type, so even a little affection shown to another girl would set her off.
"Ha! What's so special to see? It's not like he hasn't seen it before." Wang Dong'er pouted. She didn't get why Qian Ran was so curious when they'd already slept together. He had seen it all.
Qian Ran's preferences were certainly… unique.
She remembered the time he'd asked her to lift her skirt so he could draw her—what he ended up sketching had been embarrassingly detailed.
This big pervert always had strange, and often shameless, ideas.
"Qian Ran, you're such a pervert," Xiao Xiao joined in teasing. Xiao Xiao and Wang Dong'er were close enough now to be like sisters. Often, they spent more time with each other than with him.
As a result, it even led to a few misunderstandings in class—people assumed Xiao Xiao had questionable morals for being so close to someone who presented as male. A few even reported this to Qian Ran.
"Yeah, just not sure when I'll finally get to enjoy you both," Qian Ran sighed, arms around each girl's waist. Holding these two beauties close on the street would definitely invite jealous looks, but he enjoyed it.
Let them be envious—envy wouldn't get them anywhere.
"Don't think about such dirty things," Wang Dong'er and Xiao Xiao blushed, growing shy.
Was he really thinking of "enjoying" them?
Their hearts pounded wildly, bodies growing weak as they clung tightly to him, feeling a flush of warmth all over.
"Dirty? Not at all. Right, Dong'er?" Qian Ran winked, smirking. It was their little secret, one Xiao Xiao didn't know.
Xiao Xiao was still quite innocent, and he hadn't pushed things too far with her—just a few kisses.
"Why do you have to bring that up? Keep quiet, or there won't be a next time. My throat's even been a bit sore lately," Wang Dong'er blushed furiously, pinching him. She didn't want him spilling those embarrassing details in front of Xiao Xiao. If she found out, she'd be mortified.
"Take it easy for a few days, then," Qian Ran said, his gaze drifting to her fair neck and the delicate collarbones peeking out. They practically invited him to take a gentle bite.
He genuinely worried about her; the last thing he wanted was for her to overexert herself.
"Hmph, if you don't show me some kindness, you'll be the one suffering in the end," Wang Dong'er teased, enjoying how much he cared.
If Qian Ran tried to pressure her, she wouldn't give in. But when he was considerate, she'd go along without him even asking.
Besides, she was getting used to it. He said that protein was very nutritious, after all.
(End of Chapter)