Chapter 80 - 68: Su Ran’s Wife
The planes took off, one bound for Shanghai, the other for Jiangning. They flew in different directions, but both groups enjoyed first-class seats and the most attentive flight attendant service.
Returning to Shanghai, the four girls had, of course, dressed to the nines. Four women, four different styles—from curvy to slender, each with flawless, creamy skin. To say they put the flight attendants to shame would be no exaggeration.
They were used to flying economy, so sitting in first class today was an incredible feeling.
"Hmph. What a bunch of bumpkins."
Xiao Wanqing sipped her coffee elegantly. Her every move exuded the refined life of a woman from Shanghai.
The other three stuck their tongues out at her before returning to their own devices.
In terms of taste, setting money aside, the other three really were a step below Xiao Wanqing. After all, she was a Shanghainese native from a wealthy family and had been surrounded by luxury her whole life. She was a lot like Su Ran’s aunt in that even if she stayed home all day, she would still dress up beautifully in a nice outfit to drink her coffee.
It was the kind of refined, materialistic life straight out of *Little Era*.
At 11:20 AM, they arrived in Shanghai.
Stepping out of the airport, their spirits lifted, and any previous feelings of sadness vanished instantly.
They hailed a cab back to campus and ate at a restaurant near the entrance. The weather was as scorching as ever.
RING RING RING... A video call came in from Su Ran. He had just landed at the airport in Jiangning City, Ninghai Province, and decided to call.
The thing was, he wasn’t calling his girlfriend, Liu Jinyu. He was calling Xiao Wanqing.
This...
Xiao Wanqing stared at her phone. ’Should I answer or not?’
’Is this damn guy trying to stir up trouble?’
Liu Jinyu said, "Go ahead and answer. He obviously has something to tell you. Or should I give you some privacy?"
Eh...?
The other three girls exchanged odd looks. Was she jealous already?
The call connected.
Su Ran, as handsome as ever, appeared on the screen. He was in a taxi.
Xiao Wanqing said, annoyed, "Hello? You just landed, and instead of calling your girlfriend to let her know you’re safe, you’re calling her best friend? What for?"
On the video, a speechless Su Ran aimed the camera at his suitcase. "I was looking for my power bank just now and found this of yours."
A fairy wand.
PFFT—
Xiao Wanqing hurriedly explained, "It’s not mine! It’s not mine! It’s Xie Yiren’s!"
Xie Yiren shot back, "Don’t you go making things up! You’re the one who likes to play with it, don’t pin it on me."
Liu Jinyu and Aina burst out laughing.
Su Ran asked, "Should I mail it back to you?"
Xiao Wanqing said, "No, no need! You can keep it."
Su Ran replied, "Are you kidding? What would a grown man like me do with it? Wanqing, you... sigh... You shouldn’t play with these things."
Xiao Wanqing retorted, "You bastard! How could I, Xiao Wanqing, be so shameless as to play with those things? If I needed a man, I’d just find one! I don’t play with *that*!"
Su Ran: ...
’Her?’
’All talk, no action.’
Finally...
Su Ran teased, "Alright, alright. If you ever have the need in the future, I can find a way to help you solve your... basic necessities."
"Who needs your help! I’m not talking to you anymore. Go talk to your girlfriend."
Embarrassed, Xiao Wanqing passed the phone to the laughing Liu Jinyu.
"Hahaha, you’re terrible, Ranran! Look, you’ve made Xiao Wanqing so embarrassed she wants to crawl into a hole."
"It’s fine, I get it. Everyone has their needs, right?"
A voice could be heard from her end of the line: [Su Ran, say one more word and I swear I’ll come to Ninghai and kill you!]
Su Ran chuckled and, getting back to business, said, "I’m going back to my hometown for a couple of days, then I’ll return to Jiangning. I’ll probably buy an apartment then, which will make lodging more convenient in the future..."
Even though the university had dorms, Su Ran was rich now, so he was thinking of buying a place off-campus to live in.
The four girls asked curiously, "What kind of place are you buying?"
Su Ran said, "I haven’t decided yet. I’m not familiar with Jiangning City, so I’ll probably just look around first and buy when I find something at the right price. Once I buy it, it’ll be more fun when you guys come to visit Jiangning."
’Fun?’
"Mhm."
They chatted for a few more minutes before hanging up.
After their meal, the four girls returned to their dorm to escape the heat.
Room 404.
Having returned from their trip, the four girls unlocked the door and collapsed onto their beds.
"So tired! My legs are about to break. Traveling is such hard work."
Xiao Wanqing laughed. "Heh heh, of course it’s hard work, isn’t it~?"
"What the—"
She picked up a pillow and threw it at her.
Joyful laughter filled the room, just like always.
"My boobs are huge to begin with, and this trip was so stuffy and hot, I almost got a heat rash. If Su Ran hadn’t been there, I would’ve ditched my bra ages ago. Phew, it’s too hot."
The moment she was inside, Xie Yiren dropped all pretense of being reserved. She cranked the fan to its highest setting and pulled her T-shirt open, letting the wind blow inside. The cool air on her sweaty skin brought a wave of relief.
Xie Yiren groaned, "That feels so good."
Looking at Xie Yiren’s humble-brag, Aina glanced down at her own chest and cursed internally. ’Give me a break!’ she said. "If they’re such a burden, how about you give a cup size to me? I want to be a proud woman too!"
"Heh heh heh... Dream on, Little Red Riding Hood. Maybe in your next life."
Aina reeled. "Ouch, a critical hit..."
Xiao Wanqing, who was cutting a watermelon, gasped. "How vicious!" She reached out, pulled back Aina’s bra strap hard, and let it go.
SNAP.
"Ah! I’m going to kill you!"
Hurt and feeling wronged, Aina cried, "This is too much! Can’t a girl live?!"
"Hey, hey, stop messing around, everyone. Eat some watermelon."
Xiao Wanqing handed out slices of watermelon to her friends.
"Hey, Spouting Whale, what are you looking for?"
Liu Jinyu pointed out the window, looking a bit lost. "Do you guys remember if I hung a T-shirt out there to dry before we left?"
"Maybe it fell down. Let me take a look for you."
Xiao Wanqing walked to the window, munching on watermelon, and yelled down, "Hey! Anyone downstairs pick up Spouting Whale’s custom-made panties?"
PFFT—
"You fucking bitch!"
Hahaha~
Furious, Liu Jinyu charged over and started hitting her.
"Jinyu, I’ll help you!"
Aina joined the battle. It was two against one.
"I was wrong, I was wrong! Ah! That hurts! Aina, you’re dead!"
Xiao Wanqing begged for mercy until she finally escaped their clutches.
She hunched over, clutching her chest, and returned to her seat.
"That hurt like hell! You two really don’t know when to stop. Aina, don’t get cocky. I’ll get my revenge on you tonight. Believe it or not, I’ll make you soaking wet!"
"Who’s afraid of who?"
This was daily life in the girls’ dorm. To outsiders, they were four goddesses; but back in Room 404, they were four hot messes.
After a while of fooling around, Liu Jinyu got some clean clothes out of her closet. "Anyone want to shower?"
"Nah, too tired. I’ll shower later."
Xie Yiren and Aina shook their heads.
"You go ahead and get the water ready. I’ll just grab a change of clothes and be right there," Xiao Wanqing said, getting up to find her clothes.
"Mhm."
Jinyu nodded and went into the bathroom. She poured two kettles of hot water into a bucket, then added some cold water. Steam from the hot water quickly filled the small bathroom.
Girls generally shower with hotter water than boys, and it’s not because their skin is thicker.
It’s because most girls tend to feel cold more easily, and their surface skin temperature is often lower than boys’.
If a boy were to test this water temperature, he’d squeal like a stuck pig.
She turned off the tap and gathered her loose hair into a bunch.
She’d forgotten her hair tie, but it wasn’t a big deal. She slid open a small window, reached out, and broke off a twig. She then used the twig to twist her hair a few times, fashioning a temporary hairpin to hold it up in a bun.
She placed her clothes on a hook, soaked a towel in hot water, and squeezed it over the back of her neck. A stream of hot water drenched her nape and shoulders, flowing down her skin to her toes.
Xiao Wanqing, holding her clean clothes, pushed the door open and walked in. She looked Jinyu over, smiled, and praised...
"Nothing is more beautiful than a sliver of sky!"