Pretending to Cultivate in Kindergarten-Chapter 284: Marriage Proposal Agreement

Lin Zhengran said politely, “No need to thank me. This is just a little gesture of respect from a junior to his elders. Aunt He, you really don’t need to think too much of it.”

Over the years, Aunt He hadn’t seen much of Lin Zhengran, but even through brief encounters and conversations, she could tell—this kid grew more outstanding with every passing year.

He wasn’t someone ordinary people could compare to.

Where his future might lead was far beyond what someone like her could even imagine.

All she could do was sigh. “That may be true, but such a generous gift—just saying thank you isn’t enough. When will you come visit next? Auntie will prepare a big meal for you. And if there’s ever anything you need, just say the word.”

“You’re too kind, Aunt He. But speaking of visiting, I actually told He Qing earlier that I might head south sometime soon. If that happens, I might be intruding on you.”

“You’re not intruding at all! Auntie would love to have you visit!”

Grandma chimed in, “Me too! I haven’t even met you yet, Zhengran.”

They chatted a bit more before Aunt He hung up the phone, letting out a long breath, a smile on her face.

Grandma leaned over and asked softly, “You hung up?”

Aunt He nodded. “Yeah, it’s done.”

Grandma clicked her tongue with admiration. “Qingqing’s boyfriend really is a rare gem! You couldn’t find a guy like him even with a lantern. Next time he visits, we absolutely have to treat him well.”

“Don’t worry, Mom. With such a huge favor, there’s no way we’d treat him casually.”

Little He Qing sat nearby, watching how much respect her mom suddenly had for Lin Zhengran. Her normally slow brain was suddenly working a little faster.

She connected the dots about something.

In a soft voice, she asked, “Mom?”

Aunt He turned to her. “Hmm? What is it, Qingqing?”

Little He Qing’s face quickly turned red. She grinned like she was up to something: “I wanted to talk to you about something. Like... since I’m definitely going to marry Lin Zhengran in the future, right?” fɾeewebnoveℓ.co๓

Aunt He was momentarily stunned, but then smiled and nodded. Her daughter’s life was clearly going to be different from her own. From every angle, Lin Zhengran was top-tier husband material, and he treated her daughter exceptionally well. He was someone Qingqing could truly entrust her life to.

“Mhm. And? Why do you have that sneaky look on your face?”

He Qing giggled and brought her fingers together, opening and closing them:

“I just wanted to say, when I graduate college and he comes to propose, can you and Grandma not make things hard for him? Like… can you agree to whatever he asks?”

Grandma was puzzled. “Why would we make things hard for him?”

Aunt He, knowing her daughter was timid by nature, didn’t think much of it.

“Why would I make things hard for him? I’ve known Zhengran for years—his family background and personality have always reassured me. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have let you go up north to find him back then. Wait… you're not talking about bride price, are you?”

Little He Qing wiped sweat from her forehead and kept smiling.

She thought, the bride price is minor. I never planned on asking for one anyway. What I’m really getting at is that Zhengran has several girlfriends. When he proposes…

So while Mom’s feeling this respectful, I better take advantage of the moment and lock this down.

Aunt He made the decision herself:

“Don’t worry, Qingqing. You two grew up together. These years you and Wenwen were up north, I bet your Brother Zhengran took good care of you. If you really end up marrying him, our family won’t ask for any bride price. As for the dowry, we’ll do our best to give you a good one. You don’t need to worry about that.”

“Oh, that’s great then...” He Qing waved her hands.

“But that’s not what I meant! I just want you to promise me—when he comes to propose, you and Grandma absolutely cannot get mad at him. Whatever requests he makes, you have to agree. If he’s saying it, that means I already agreed!”

Aunt He blinked, confused: “What are you talking about, Qingqing?”

Grandma also shook her head. “I didn’t follow either.”

“Oh come on, I explained it so clearly! I just…”

Aunt He and Grandma looked at each other and burst out laughing.

Aunt He said seriously, “Alright! I promise. If your Brother Zhengran comes to propose in the future, as long as it’s something I can do and you’re okay with it, I’ll agree to whatever he asks. No bride price, no making things difficult. Whatever he says, goes. Happy now?”

That’s exactly what Little He Qing wanted to hear. She beamed. “Yes! Very happy!”

She raised a finger. “But just saying it isn’t enough. I’m going to write up a formal agreement. You and Grandma have to put your thumbprints on it! Once we have that, no backing out!”

Before they could react, she zoomed off and found a clean sheet of A4 paper. She wrote:

Agreement of Marriage Proposal Conditions

Today, I, Mom, and Grandma jointly declare:

When Lin Zhengran comes to propose in the future, Mom and Grandma are not allowed to treat him coldly, not allowed to get mad at him, not allowed to make things difficult for him.

No matter what requests he makes, as long as I agree, Mom and Grandma must agree as well.

Lastly… no bride price.

After writing it, she grabbed a red pen and stamped her own thumbprint on the paper.

Then she signed her name and handed it solemnly to her mom and grandma.

“Here—Mom, Grandma, you stamp yours too and sign!”

The two elders were used to Little He Qing doing childish things like this. They didn’t overthink it, just dabbed their thumbs with the red pen and pressed them on the paper, signing their names as well—successfully tricked.

After all that, Little He Qing raised the contract high in the air.

She thought, this is it!

When Lin Zhengran comes in the future and says he wants to marry multiple girls, Mom and Grandma will have no choice but to agree! Whether they like it or not, they’re bound by the contract!

She quickly went to her room.

“Mom, I’m going back to my room!”

Then she snapped a picture of the contract, placed it in the nicest box she had, and tucked it away somewhere secret.

That night at dinner, Aunt He took the black pill Lin Zhengran had given her.

Just as Grandma had described, once swallowed, the pill slid right down her throat.

Moments later, it felt like something was moving through her body—warm and soothing.

The next morning, Aunt He woke up in bed.

She sat up, rubbed her neck, feeling relaxed and comfortable, and was overcome with emotion.

Then she quickly grabbed some tissue and went to the bathroom, locked the door, and checked her body.

Confirmed—it really was better!

Aunt He finally realized how powerful this pill was. “This stuff is amazing! Way better than going to the hospital.”

Meanwhile, Little He Qing sent the photo of the contract to Lin Zhengran.

“Look, Lin Zhengran! Check out this awesome thing—Marriage Proposal Agreement! Now no matter how many girls you want to marry in the future, Mom and Grandma will totally agree!”

She even attached a cheerful sticker at the end.

Lin Zhengran never expected He Qing to draft something like this with her mom and grandma.

But really… this was exactly the kind of thing that silly girl would do.