"What are you two sneaking around for?"
Xu Ran and Ya Fei's movements in Yun Yun and the others' eyes looked like they were whispering sweet nothings to each other.
"Ahem, let Ya Fei help you settle into your rooms, I'll come to see you all later. Also, we'll hold a family meeting tonight so everyone can get familiar with each other," Xu Ran thought for a moment, then said.
He wanted them to get to know each other and not just stick with their own clique all the time; doing so would inevitably lead to factions and opposition.
Of course, to help them develop a good relationship with each other, Xu Ran had other methods. Take Han Yue and Xin Lan, for example; they were somewhat on the fringe among the women since they were the last to arrive and knew the fewest people. But just last night, they had bonded with Xiaowu and the others as close as sisters.
For men, an unfamiliar friend becomes much closer after a trip to the brothel. It's the same implication for these girls when it comes to sharing a husband.
"Why do I get the sense you're looking to make a getaway?" Xiao Yi Xian squinted her elongated eyes. Xu Ran clearly had ulterior motives, but since they were new to this place, they wanted to maintain a ladylike demeanor.
Not ten minutes after Xu Ran slipped away, the women were enraged upon Ya Fei's explanation, wishing they could surge forward immediately to let Xu Ran feel their wrath.
Family memories.
In a large room, everyone was sitting down, and the presence of flamboyantly beautiful women in the seats always gave Xu Ran the impression of running a class meeting.
Good grief... it was just like holding a class meeting at a women's college.
And just like the new freshmen at an all-girls' college, there was a buzzing of chattering before class. Even the seating arrangement was like that of a college. Well, sitting on a sofa just seemed to lack a sense of formality.
Even though Gu Yuena, Qiu'er, Bi Ji, and Zi Ji had gone to Zhongzhou to subdue various Magical Beast clans, there were still about forty people here.
Okay, this was indeed a thrill.
Xu Ran stood outside, contemplating whether he should design a set of class uniforms to standardize their attire. And as they were his wives, wearing uniforms during a family meeting would surely add a ceremonial touch. How about sailor suits? Short skirts with over-the-knee socks? And perhaps top it off with a uniform hairstyle, twin tails perhaps? Imagining Yun Yun and Medusa with twin tails was something to look forward to.
Xu Ran peeked from outside at those speaking inside and couldn't help but feel a comical delight. Inside, the women also chattered in groups like students.
Xiaowu and Ning Rongrong were sitting up front, turning their heads to whisper to Zhu Qing, whose resentful eyes always made Xu Ran feel a hint of danger. The four people in the very front row were the Goddess of Kindness, the Life Goddess, Bi Bidong, and Qian Renxue, and from their sporadic conversation, it seemed they were discussing pregnancy. Both Bi Bidong and Qian Renxue caressed their bellies and displayed tender expressions, a scene so perfect it left Xu Ran dying to record it. If ever he had a chance to return to Earth, he'd brag about his accomplishments to those old lechers.
To the right, sitting in two columns were Xun Er, Ya Fei, and others. In terms of numbers, the beauties Xu Ran had collected on the Fighting Spirit Continent represented less than one-third here. After all, his journey was far from over.
Yet, Xu Ran always felt that they harbored a lot of resentment towards him.
Could it be that they are no longer fighting and getting jealous over each other, but have instead turned their guns towards Xu Ran?
When angry, one must vent somehow; if they can't quarrel with each other, the only option is...
Xu Ran took a deep breath of cold air; he suddenly felt that after they became familiar with each other, it would be a cruel thing for him. What if they establish a Family Wives' Union or something and unanimously deal with him?
Xu Ran, holding a teaching crop in his hand, walked into the room and tapped lightly on the desk in front of him, cleared his throat, "Silence."
This teaching crop was Xu Ran's favorite item to use when performing his husbandly duties, but it was only employed occasionally when they broke the house rules.
"Hah. Xu Ran, have you gotten bolder lately, flaunting your authority in front of us? We won't fall for that," Ning Rongrong, with her legs in knee-high boots placed on a stool, said as if she intended to oppose Xu Ran on purpose.
Now that so many people were at home, Ning Rongrong thought it was a good opportunity to demonstrate her family status in front of her many sisters.
Especially the newcomers to the family; they had no idea about the family dynamics. A little defiance in front of Xu Ran would naturally earn their admiring gazes.
This was the symbol of status! At this moment, these could potentially become her little fans following her around.
Ordinary followers were not her concern, but being Xu Ran's wives made a difference. Just like Gu Yuena and Bi Bidong, who always had a group following them—Bi Bidong with Qian Renxue, Hulena, and Gu Yuena with many who had become gods among the soul beasts.
Of course, Ning Rongrong, Xiaowu, and Zhu Qing all had good popularity. But becoming the big sister was a different challenge.
Indeed, those who were unaware of the situation like Yun Yun, Medusa, and Xiao Yi Xian, who were led here by Xu Ran today, all took note of Ning Rongrong's presence.
Sitting in the front and daring to talk back to Xu Ran, Ning Rongrong must have a very high status in the family.
Similarly, Queen Medusa and Yun Yun believed they would never cause Xu Ran to lose face in front of others. Seeing them visibly upset one moment, but rushing to attend the family meeting the next to blend in, was to avoid being isolated later on.
Xiaowu couldn't help but tug at Ning Rongrong's skirt as she watched her courting disaster.
Zhu Zhuqing and "Zhu Zhuyun" sat behind Ning Rongrong and Xiaowu with resigned expressions of 'if you don't seek death, you won't die.' Since Xu Ran wanted to hold a family meeting, it was clear he was looking to assert his status as a husband and promote family harmony. Wasn't Rongrong just asking for trouble?
Sometimes, they would deliberately defy Xu Ran's wishes to be punished by him. The teaching crop landing on their behinds always brought a strange feeling. But such a situation would only happen in front of close people.
Who would want to be spanked by Xu Ran at an occasion when all family members were present? It wasn't just embarrassing but also crucial to their family status plummeting.
Meng Yiran, Tianshui College's three girls, and the rest had varying expressions, some even envying Ning Rongrong. In their eyes, Ning Rongrong was doing it on purpose. Being punished by Xu Ran in front of so many people—how thrilling.