The four girls quickly tidied up the bed and brushed past Lin Zhengran in a flurry. Even though they all snuck a peek at him, they still rushed straight to the bathroom.

“We’re going to shower!” they said in unison.

Lin Zhengran looked at the shy girls and could more or less guess what they were nervous about.

He didn’t say much, just went over to the bed, lifted the covers, and sat inside.

He picked up a book and waited.

The bedroom door clicked shut.

The four girls walked together to the bathroom door.

Once they arrived, Jiang Xueli was the first to stop and ask, “Are we going to shower together? Or one at a time…”

Little He Qing whispered, “If we go one at a time it’ll take too long—at least over an hour. And Lin Zhengran is still waiting in the bedroom.”

Jiang Xueli’s face instantly turned red, stammering, “W-what do you mean he’s waiting? Waiting for what! It’s not like us showering slowly affects anything. We don’t have anything else planned tonight anyway!”

Han Wenwen covered her face and said, “Since we all left the bedroom, of course we’re showering together. Otherwise, if Zhengran-ge asks about it later, what are we gonna say? We can’t say the four of us all came out together but still showered separately while someone was left waiting in the living room, right?”

Jiang Xueli thought about it. “Why did we even all come out together... we should’ve just taken turns.”

Everyone knew they all got flustered the moment Lin Zhengran showed up, which is why they left the room together.

As the most mature sister, Jiang Jingshi suggested, “We’re all girls—it’s fine to shower together. Besides, this bathroom has a bathtub. We can take a nice soak too.”

Han Wenwen was surprised, “There’s a bathtub?! I’ve never been in one my whole life!”

Little He Qing giggled, “I tried it a few days ago. It was super fun and really comfy.”

Lili nodded like a pecking chick, “I tried too. It’s super relaxing.”

Han Wenwen got even more excited.

So after their discussion, the girls decided to shower together to save time.

One by one, they stepped into the steamy bathroom.

Straight talk only.

Jiang Jingshi wasn’t very shy. After all, she had a younger sister and had bathed with her plenty of times growing up.

But He Qing, Jiang Xueli, and Han Wenwen—though they’d been sisters for years—had only showered together once during a trip.

Now with Jiang-jiejie added to the mix, they were feeling a bit shy.

Still, seeing Jiang Jingshi so calm and natural eased their nerves a lot.

Jiang Xueli placed her clothes to the side, turned on the showerhead, and squeezed some body wash into her hand. “Jiang-jiejie, have you ever bathed with other girls before?”

Both showerheads in the bathroom roared to life. Jiang Jingshi smiled and said, “When I was little, I used to bathe with Qianqian all the time. Not as much once we got older, but we still do now and then.”

Han Wenwen rubbed body wash onto her arms. “I almost forgot you and Jiang Qian are real sisters. But wait—you still bathe together now? That’s kinda hard to imagine with Jiang Qian’s personality.”

Jiang Jingshi gave an awkward smile, “It’s rare. Qianqian definitely doesn’t like it. But sometimes when I’m feeling mischievous, I’ll sneak into the bathroom, and she’s got no choice but to go along.”

Little He Qing blushed, “Sneak in? Does she not lock the door?”

Jiang Jingshi replied, “Of course she does. But I’m her sister—I have a key. So if I want in, I get in.”

Jiang Xueli found it fascinating. “The three of us are all only children, so we’ve never had that experience. But with how cold Jiang Qian is, is she quiet at home too?”

Jiang Jingshi rinsed her hair.

“You guys kinda misunderstand Qianqian. That cool attitude is only for outsiders. At home, she pretty much answers whatever you ask. She’s not the quiet type, just a bit arrogant. Especially after high school, she’s become a lot more cheerful than before.”

The three little ones were stunned.

They hadn’t really noticed.

Probably because they weren’t close enough to Jiang Qian yet.

Jiang Jingshi blinked her beautiful peach blossom eyes.

“Speaking of which, I just realized something. Since the four of us are all Zhengzheng’s girlfriends and sisters, that technically makes you three Qianqian’s sisters too. After all, if she calls Zhengzheng ‘brother-in-law,’ she’d have to call you guys sisters.”

The three girls froze.

That was such a weird take—they had never thought of it like that.

But she had a point... They’d gained a little sister out of nowhere.

Somewhere far off, Jiang Qian was sneezing like crazy, feeling like her annoying sister was stirring up trouble again.

After a quick shower, the four girls moved to the large bathtub.

It was a little cramped.

Their feet bumped into each other.

They exchanged glances. Han Wenwen stared at Jiang Jingshi’s fair swan-like neck and figure.

“Jiang-jiejie’s body is really perfect.”

Jiang Jingshi thanked her and looked at the three of them. “Each of you has a different charm. He Qing has that front curve, Wenwen’s got the back, and Lili—well, Lili’s just adorable all over.”

Little He Qing hugged herself shyly. Han Wenwen grinned happily.

Jiang Xueli sank her mouth beneath the bathwater.

Being cute was nice and all... but she wished she had the curves too.

Those three were all developing so well.

Why was she the only one who never seemed to grow? So weird.

Jiang Xueli sat back up and asked, “After we’re done bathing…”

She hadn’t even finished her sentence. Just those five words and everyone suddenly went quiet.

They exchanged awkward glances, then looked away.

Jiang Jingshi covered her lips with the back of her hand and whispered, “Even though I have a sister, this is my first time sleeping like this. When we get under the covers... you guys are gonna wear pajamas, right?”

Little He Qing looked down, “Of course… otherwise... how are we supposed to sleep.”

After another ten or so minutes, the four girls finally finished and returned to the bedroom.

It was Han Wenwen who opened the door.

Lin Zhengran glanced at the four girls in their loose-fitting pajamas.

Freshly bathed, they carried an extra strong fragrance. It wafted in as soon as the door opened.

“You’re done?”

The four nodded.

They all headed to the bed.

The sleeping order had been decided earlier in the bathroom with a round of rock-paper-scissors. Final result, from left to right:

Little He Qing, Jiang Jingshi, Lin Zhengran, Jiang Xueli, Han Wenwen.

The four girls got under the blanket and lay very still.

Lin Zhengran put his book aside. “Should I turn off the light?”

The four responded in unison.

So he got into bed as well.

The huge bedroom was deathly quiet. Aside from the sound of light breathing, there was nothing.

Not even the sound of anyone turning over.

After a few minutes, Lin Zhengran closed his eyes and asked, “Are you girls always this quiet when you sleep?”

The four of them stayed silent, unsure how to respond.

Lin Zhengran knew there was no way they could fall asleep like this. “Jingshi.”

Jiang Jingshi nervously responded, “Yes, what is it, Zhengzheng?”

Lin Zhengran suddenly reached over and pulled Jiang Jingshi into his arms. The three little ones immediately tensed up.

Lin Zhengran, eyes still closed, said, “It’s fine for Jingshi to be nervous since it’s her first time. But what about the three of you? Why are you being so proper? If you want to cuddle, then cuddle.”