Only After I Was Reborn Did I Realize That I Had Childhood Sweethearts

Chapter 11: Graduation

Teacher, teacher, youre so kind

Nurturing the young seedlings diligently

Teaching me drawing and playing games

Teaching me to sing and dance

Today were graduating

Tomorrow well be going to school

With the red scarf around my neck

Ill report to the teacher

Teacher, teacher, goodbye

Teacher, teacher, farewell

Mei Fang, wearing the kindergarten uniform, holds hands with Xia Yuan beside him, and together with the kids from Class-2, they sway and sing along to Goodbye, Teacher.

As a common song at graduation ceremonies, the melody is lively, the lyrics are simple but express their feelings directly. The kindergarten teachers sitting in the audience couldnt help but wipe away their tears.

The atmosphere at the scene also affected some of the children in the class. After the graduation ceremony, the girls took out the gifts they had prepared long ago and said goodbye reluctantly. Xia Yuan packed a backpack full of gifts to share with her friends, including one for Mei Fang.

The gift Mei Fang received was a small orange tiger made of cloth, filled with filling material that felt like fine sand. The pattern on the bag was obviously hand-drawn, showing that it was made with care.

Mei Fang, congratulations on your graduation!

Yeah, congratulations to you too.

Mei Fang patted Xia Yuans head, and Xia Yuan pouted, looking a bit annoyed. Clearly, we all graduated from kindergarten, why do you always treat me like youre adult and pat my head?

Youre just overthinking it.

While smiling, Mei Fang continued to pat Xia Yuans head, and Xia Yuan looked aggrieved and dodged.

Suddenly, someone hit Mei Fangs head hard from behind.

This blow was not light at all. Mei Fang held his head in pain, clearly showing that it was something Lin Youxi would do.

Since the last time Mei Fang brought Lin Youxi home, Lin Youxis father and Mei Fangs parents have become acquainted.

Since her mother passed away, Lin Youxis father has been taking care of her most of the time, but there are many things to do at the construction site, so she often stays at home alone.

Seeing her pitiful situation, Xiang Xiaoxia asked Mei Lijun to help pick up and drop off Lin Youxi.

It turned out that her house was not far from Mei Fangs, just a few streets away, less than 500 meters. The more she went to Mei Fangs house, the less distance there was between them, and they became more casual.

Lin Youxi stood with her hands on her hips, looking angry as she scolded Mei Fang.

Dont bully Xia Yuan, or Ill bully you.

Lin Youxi, you are the best!

Xia Yuan held Lin Youxis hand and leaned in to hug her. Lin Youxi, can you come to my house this afternoon? I told it to you last time

Lin Youxi immediately made a look of sudden realization and glanced at her dad, who was chatting enthusiastically with Mei Lijun in the distance. Ill go ask my dad.

Great, great, that would be perfect!

Mei Fang thought to himself that he would definitely be bothered by Lin Youxi again today.

When she was at Mei Fangs house, Lin Youxi loved watching Mei Fang tinker with the computer and causing trouble on the side.

For example, when Mei Fang was studying various code learning materials, she would secretly press the keyboard, move the mouse, and make Mei Fang frustrated. Lin Youxi would then laugh uncontrollably.

How about Mei Fang coming too?

Im not going. Whats the point of me joining a girls gathering? Mei Fang thought that they would probably just play house again, and he was already tired of it.

Its not just for girls, its a gathering of good friends.

Xia Yuan hesitated and twirled her fingers. Today is my birthday, and I hope you can come to celebrate with me.

Oh, its your birthday? Why didnt you say so earlier.

Mei Fang teased, I thought with your personality, you would have made a big fuss and told all the kids in the class a few days in advance, inviting everyone to your birthday party.

Im not as exaggerated as you think! Its because its on the same day as the graduation ceremony the graduation ceremony is definitely more important, and everyone is busy preparing for performances, so I didnt mention it.

Xia Yuan paused and pouted, Actually, I originally only planned to invite Lin Youxi.

What? Im not invited? Thats rude.

Well, its because because

Xia Yuan muttered and expressed her inner thoughts:

You said you didnt want to have a mao mao with me, and you havent apologized for that yet. I was actually thinking of not being friends with you anymore from now on, hmph.

Oh, you hold grudges like that!

Yeah! Xia Yuan nodded, then continued on her own, But later I realized, true friends dont necessarily have to have babies to be good friends. After all, Lin Youxi and I cant have babies, but we can be lifelong best friends.

Well its good that you realized that. Dont be so fixated on having babies anymore.

Xia Yuan seemed to not be listening to Mei Fangs words and raised her head to ask Mei Fang, So, will you come this afternoon? Im going back to my grandmas house in the countryside for summer vacation next week, and we wont see each other for a long time.

Since its your birthday, Ill come for a bit. Mei Fang thought for a moment, But I didnt prepare a birthday gift, so its a bit embarrassing to go empty-handed.

Its okay, your presence is the best gift.

Lin Youxi ran back from her fathers side with a happy expression on her face.

My dad agreed to let me come to your house to play, but I have to be home before 8 oclock.

Okay! Lets all go back together in my dads car now!

Xia Yuans father was busy with work, and Mei Fang didnt see him often. He only heard that he ran a restaurant business, which made him a somewhat successful businessman in the county.

He fit the typical image of a successful person, always dressed in a suit, but he was relatively gentle in his interactions with others and didnt have a superior attitude when speaking. Xia Yuan never had to hesitate when asking her father for something.

Yuan Yuan, why dont you invite more friends to have a birthday party at home? Dont you have a lot of friends in kindergarten?

Well if I do that, there will be too many.

Xia Yuan looked very troubled. Almost all the girls in my class are my friends, but its not good to only invite girls. Im also worried about leaving someone out. It would be too much work for my mom to prepare food for so many people. So I only invited my closest friends.

Even children like Xia Yuan would worry about their social relationships. After all, she had too many friends, which was in stark contrast to Lin Youxi.

It was Lin Youxis first time going to Xia Yuans house and also her first time riding in Xia Yuans fathers car. Sitting in the middle of the car, she felt very uncomfortable and uneasy.

This little friend, your name is Lin Youxi, right? Yuan Yuan often talks about you to me.

Yes

You are Yuan Yuans best friend. Even after graduating from kindergarten, you can still play together and come to my house more often.

Yes.

Lin Youxi nodded lightly, and her restless hand accidentally touched Mei Fangs waist. Due to nervousness, she instinctively pinched it.

Mei Fang winced in pain, almost letting out a sound, then redirected his frustration towards Xia Yuans dad who was driving.

Uncle Xia, please pay attention to the road! My police officer uncle told me that there are thousands of rules on the road, but safety comes first. If you dont follow the rules, your loved ones will cry.

Um Im a good driver, you can trust me.

Dad! What Mei Fang said is right! Our teacher also often says that we should focus while driving, otherwise well break the traffic rules and get caught by the traffic police uncle! I dont want Dad to be caught, there are many bad people in there.

Okay, okay.

Xia Yuans father seemed to want to say something but didnt, and he maintained an awkward yet polite smile on his face.