Going to Chi-Chi's House

Jiang Ling thought about the ways he could increase his strength right now.

There were really only two: the Hyperbolic Time Chamber at the Temple of the Gods and the Gravity Training Room Bulma was close to finishing.

"But Kami doesn't even know me. Would he let me into the Hyperbolic Time Chamber...?"

Jiang Ling pondered the matter. That was a problem.

Just then, Bulma, who had regained her strength after eating a Senzu Bean, finished her bath and came over.

"Jiang Ling, come with me to Chi-Chi's place..."

"What for?"

Jiang Ling looked confused.

Bulma shrugged and said helplessly:

"We can't let Gohan stay at my place forever, can we? The poor kid still doesn't dare go home..."

Jiang Ling remembered. Gohan hadn't done his homework, so he'd come to Bulma's house with the others.

"Sure!"

Jiang Ling nodded and headed for the door.

"Hey!" Bulma called after him.

Jiang Ling turned around, looking puzzled. "What?"

Bulma rolled her eyes at his confused expression. "You're going out dressed like that? You're filthy. You smell sour."

She wore a look of distaste.

Jiang Ling glanced down at what he was wearing.

Right, these were the clothes he'd arrived in.

They did smell a little sour.

Seeing that, Jiang Ling scratched his head and said awkwardly, "I don't have any clean clothes..."

"I'll have someone buy you some!"

Bulma said.

With that, Jiang Ling went straight into the bathroom.

The water started running.

Three minutes later...

"Bulma, I'm done. Where are the clothes?"

Hearing his voice from the bathroom, three huge question marks slowly appeared above Bulma's head.

"???"

"You're done already?"

Bulma hadn't expected Jiang Ling to shower so quickly. The clothes hadn't arrived yet...

"They're not here yet. Why don't you take another shower?"

Smack!

The bathroom door swung open, and Jiang Ling walked straight out.

"Ah!" Bulma shrieked and immediately turned around.

"What are you screaming about?"

Jiang Ling scratched his head, utterly baffled.

"You... You... You're not wearing anything!"

"I'm not wearing clothes, but I've got a towel..."

"Uh..."

Bulma turned around and saw that he did indeed have a towel wrapped around his waist.

But when she saw his physique, her face flushed...

Strong and perfectly built, with golden proportions and six-pack abs. His tail swayed behind him.

Unwiped droplets of water slid slowly along the lines of his muscles.

Together with his handsome face, he looked like he was starring in a steamy, shirtless model shoot!

Bulma's face turned bright red!

Her voice softened too...

"Um... The clothes still haven't arrived... Just wait a little..."

Bulma's cheeks were rosy. She bit her lip, clutched the hem of her clothes with both hands, and shifted awkwardly~

Jiang Ling waved a hand in front of her face. "What's wrong?"

His gesture brought Bulma back to her senses. She laughed awkwardly. "Nothing, nothing."

She couldn't exactly tell him she'd just gotten all worked up, could she?

After a little while, the clothes finally arrived.

It was no wonder Bulma's family was the richest in the world—the clothes they'd bought were all top-of-the-line luxury goods!

Once Jiang Ling put them on, paired with his handsome looks,

his whole aura changed instantly!

As soon as he stepped out of the Research Lab,

Bulma's mother, Mrs. Brief, came over to greet them.

Mrs. Brief was beautiful, and she always had a smile on her face.

With her golden curls, she could have passed for Bulma's sister when they stood together.

The moment Mrs. Brief saw Bulma and Jiang Ling, her eyes lit up.

"Well, Bulma, is this your new boyfriend? He's even more handsome than the last one."

Bulma rolled her eyes. "Mom, he's not my boyfriend, okay!"

"Oh, is that so? Could I have him, then?" Mrs. Brief smiled, coyly covering her mouth as her gaze roamed over Jiang Ling.

"No!!"

Bulma immediately turned her down.

Mrs. Brief teased her. "Oh, you say he's not your boyfriend, but you won't even let your mother have him. You've truly broken your mother's heart!"

Bulma: "..."

Jiang Ling: "..."

Jiang Ling was dumbfounded. He knew what Bulma's mother was like, but even so, he hadn't expected her to be so forward the first time they met...

After leaving Bulma's home,

Jiang Ling and Bulma took little Kid Gohan straight to Mount Paozu!

Of course, they'd also bought plenty of nice things to bring along the way.

Ding-dong~

At the entrance to Chi-Chi's house,

Jiang Ling pressed the doorbell.

Gohan looked nervous.

"Coming."

A pleasant, melodious voice came from inside.

It was soothing to hear.

Jiang Ling glanced at Bulma beside him. His first meeting with Chi-Chi was going much better than his first with Bulma...

The door opened.

A woman with jet-black hair, straight bangs, and a pretty face appeared.

She wore a Qipao that showed off her curvy figure, and her skin was fair and smooth.

She gave off a gentle air from head to toe.

This was Chi-Chi!

The moment she saw Bulma and Jiang Ling, her eyes lit up.

"Bulma, you're back! And who's this?"

"This is Jiang Ling..."

"Nice to meet you, Jiang Ling. Bulma, now that you're back, Gohan must be back too, right?"

Chi-Chi asked anxiously.

Bulma smiled. "Yes, he's back too."

At that, Gohan peeked out from behind Bulma. "Mom..."

"Ah!! My Gohan! I missed you so much!"

Chi-Chi scooped Gohan up and hugged him tightly...

Gohan didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He couldn't pull free, either. With his current strength, even the slightest effort would snap Chi-Chi's arm...

Jiang Ling and Bulma exchanged a glance and smiled helplessly.

That was a parent's love for you.

Chi-Chi hadn't seen Gohan in so long, and her motherly affection was overflowing...

In the dining room, at the table,

Chi-Chi bustled around the kitchen, bringing out dish after dish.

"Take your time, Gohan. There's plenty more!"

"..."

"Dish number 107..."

"Dish number 108..."

Gohan hurriedly said, "Mom, I really can't eat any more. Please stop cooking! Sit down and eat with us!"

"That's right, Chi-Chi. You don't need to make so many dishes."

After the meal,

Chi-Chi finally returned to her usual self.

She served tea to everyone in the living room.

"I'm really sorry I wasn't a better host," Chi-Chi said with a light laugh.

"It's fine." Bulma waved a hand. "The main reason we came today was to bring Gohan home. Getting to eat your cooking was a pleasant surprise..."

Jiang Ling chimed in, "Exactly."

Bulma continued:

"The main thing is Gohan's homework. It was destroyed during the battle. He tried his hardest to protect it, but it was too dangerous, so I stopped him. We came to let you know. Don't be too hard on the kid..."

Jiang Ling stared blankly at Bulma and thought, Is this what they mean when they say someone can lie without even batting an eye?