Chapter 389: Chapter 385: Meeting Xiao Chengguang

She pulled Mr. Xiao out to help, left the children with Wen Ran and the others to watch, and Mrs. Xiao rolled up her sleeves and got to work in a whirlwind.

As parents, they might not be able to help with much, but making sure the kids get a hot meal is the least they can do, right?

With Mr. and Mrs. Xiao out working and not nearby, Yun Miao finally got the chance to speak.

"Is that your mother-in-law?"

She doesn’t seem like a mother-in-law at all, more like a real mom.

No!

Even a real mom might not be this good at showing concern and warmth.

"Yes," Wen Ran had already picked up a child and teased him a bit, "my mother-in-law."

Only then did Wen Ran belatedly realize, where did her husband go?

Bai Zhenzhu lifted the curtain and walked in, holding a teapot and smiling warmly, "I’m back."

She set out three cups, speaking softly, "The weather outside is cold, have some hot tea to warm up."

"Okay, thanks, Grandma."

After thanking her, Wen Ran turned and asked curiously, "Where’s Xiao Chenye? It’s already dark, why isn’t he back yet?"

"That guy," Bai Zhenzhu looked at the tea pouring out, "went out to make a living, said sitting at home wasn’t going to work."

"Your husband is quite ambitious."

Wen Ran laughed, holding the chubby little boy, then pointing at the chubby girl lying on the bed, she blinked, "Look at that, had two little ones in one go.

If he weren’t ambitious, the whole family might really end up having to live on air."

"By the way," Yun Miao bent over, looking at the little one on the bed, whispering: "Your two kids are pretty smart, picking up the good traits from both you and your partner.

Look at those thick eyebrows and big eyes, such big eyes and long lashes, it’s so endearing."

"Mm~"

Wen Ran was half proud, half exasperated.

"And such a loud voice it’s frightening."

"You mean when they cry, right?"

"Yes."

Shen Ruoli also moved in for a look, "So tiny."

"They won’t be small when they grow up."

Wen Ran’s response left the two speechless.

But Mrs. Xiao wasn’t joking; in just forty-five minutes, she had the hand-rolled shredded pork noodles ready.

Steaming noodles were brought out.

Wen Ran didn’t stand on ceremony, inviting everyone to eat together.

The two of them were a bit restrained.

But Mrs. Xiao asked, "Are you used to school? Is there anything unsuitable?"

"Yes!"

After eating a couple of bites, with food in her belly, Wen Ran began to complain profusely.

"Not only is the place small, but also poorly utilized.

We brought a lot of stuff, and there’s no place to put it all.

And that bed, honestly, is too fragile; I’m afraid to even turn over at night for fear of breaking it."

"Ah?"

Mrs. Xiao frowned slightly, "The bed is uncomfortable?"

"Uncomfortable."

Mrs. Xiao pondered for a moment, exchanged a glance with Mr. Xiao.

It seemed he understood his wife’s meaning, and he gave a barely perceptible nod.

That means, it’s doable.

Alright!

Since her husband agreed, Mrs. Xiao didn’t hesitate, saying plainly, "We’ll find some time to speak with the dorm supervisor and have her take us around your dorm."

Wen Ran was startled, "What for?"

"If the bed’s uncomfortable, we must figure out a way to fix it."

The root of the complaint is a problem, right?

When there’s a problem, solve it, so next time there won’t be complaints about the same issue.

Wen Ran thought for a moment, nodded, "Alright, that works."

After chatting a bit more and filling their bellies, Wen Ran sat down to play with the kids for a while before reluctantly leaving.

Mr. Xiao, Mrs. Xiao, and Bai Zhenzhu, the three of them holding the children, escorted her to the end of the alley before reluctantly turning back.

"That’s enough, any further and it’ll be too dark to be safe."

"Alright," Mrs. Xiao holding the child, "since we’re always home with the kids, if you have the slightest trouble, just come back.

Anything that happens, the whole family can discuss and handle it, don’t bear everything alone."

"Don’t worry!"

Wen Ran waved as she walked along with the three of them.

Halfway, her heart still felt soft.

"I must say," Shen Ruoli pedaled her bike, gasping for breath, "your in-laws are really good to you.

Just like their own child, even more so than many real parents would do."

Wen Ran laughed, "Sincerity is returned with sincerity, you can’t expect to treat them badly and expect them to treat you well.

It’s all about give and take."

Apart from natural fondness and closeness.

A lot of feelings are developed this way.

"Exactly..."

The next day was military training.

Military training is divided by classes.

When Wen Ran realized she was alone, her face turned pale.

Damn!

How does a mere military training go so wrong. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦

"Hey, student..."

Wen Ran’s pupils shrank, her shoulders trembled.

She turned around in disbelief.

Sure enough.

It was Xiao Chengguang.

He wore his military uniform, giving Wen Ran a slight nod, "Why aren’t you joining the team?"

Wen Ran tried to stand at attention, "Reporting, I couldn’t find my team."

"Couldn’t find your team?"

Xiao Chengguang played along, "What’s your name?"

Wen Ran: "...Wen Ran, the ’wen’ from gentle, and ’ran’ as in then."

"Hmm," Xiao Chengguang glanced at the roster, calmly, "So from the Archaeology Department, the only freshman.

No wonder you can’t find your team, let’s go, I’ll take you to a random class to join."

Listening to this, Wen Ran felt even more despair.

Her face turned so green she could cosplay as a zombie without makeup.

Damn it!

She was planning to coast through her four years at university.

But now, at the last moment, you’re telling me I’m the only archaeology freshman, how am I supposed to slack off?

If she played hooky for a day, skipped a day of classes.

The whole department would have played hooky and skipped classes???

Damn it!

Why does it have to be so messed up.

Seeing Wen Ran’s despair.

Xiao Chengguang used all his strength to restrain himself, to avoid laughing out loud in front of her.

Hahaha, this sister-in-law, it’s been a while since I’ve seen her.

She’s still very amusing.

"Let’s go," holding the roster under his arm, Xiao Chengguang leisurely said, "I’ll take you to your new class."

"Okay."

Wen Ran followed behind Xiao Chengguang, waiting until there weren’t many people around.

Xiao Chengguang then smiled, "Seeing me, not surprised?"

Wen Ran: "...Bro, seeing you, I’m only shocked."

She couldn’t help but complain, "By the way, what’s up with this Archaeology Department? Am I really the only freshman this year?"

She couldn’t believe it, "Is it so unpopular that no one applies anymore?"