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

In Mei Fang’s memory, Lin Youxi and Xia Yuan rarely had any conflicts. Lin Youxi had been Xia Yuan’s little follower since they were very young. Also, Xia Yuan had a generous personality and was willing to share delicious food, drinks, and girly things with Lin Youxi.

Not only that, she was also willing to stand up for Lin Youxi and confront those boys who teased her.

This harmonious relationship persisted throughout elementary school and even into middle school. Mei Fang had never seen them argue.

However, Mei Fang had already warned Lin Youxi not to mention giving up the Science Experimental Class, but did she still go and advise her? Lin Youxi wasn’t that kind of person.

Mei Fang sat next to Lin Youxi, watching her sleep with her head on the desk, gently calling her name.

“Youxi, what do you want to eat? Shall I bring it for you?”

Lin Youxi didn’t respond.

Mei Fang gently patted Lin Youxi’s shoulder, but she still didn’t react.

“You…had a fight with Yuan Yuan, didn’t you?”

Mei Fang spoke softly to Lin Youxi, “Although I don’t understand the reason, seeing you sad makes me sad too. If you don’t want to eat, then I won’t eat breakfast either.”

Mei Fang moved back to his seat, waiting for Lin Youxi to look up.

Even though our Youxi can be difficult to deal with when she’s like this, at least she cares about me. If I don’t eat either, she will surely feel sorry for me…

Mei Fang watched as his classmates returned to the classroom from the cafeteria. His stomach growled in hunger, but Lin Youxi still didn’t lift her head.

Wow, she doesn’t even care about me now. Maybe I misjudged Youxi!

After a brief moment of annoyance, Mei Fang calmed down.

It’s probably because it’s her first time having a fight with Yuan Yuan, and it’s hard for her. As an adult, I shouldn’t hold a grudge against Youxi.

Let her calm down first.

When the first class started, Lin Youxi finally lifted her head. Mei Fang occasionally glanced at her profile, but she remained focused on the class, unfazed by Mei Fang’s gaze.

When the first class ended, Lin Youxi went back to “sleep” with her head on the desk.

Mei Fang went to the restroom and took the opportunity to check on Xia Yuan in the neighboring classroom.

Through the window, Mei Fang saw Xia Yuan also sleeping with her head on the desk, further confirming his suspicion that the two had fought.

But if Youxi and Yuan Yuan both ignore me, how can I help them make up?

One trouble after another.

When Mei Fang returned to his seat, she found an extra piece of Orion Milk Pie on his desk.

He picked it up and looked at his classmate Guo Yun, “Is this from you?”

“Um… sort of,” Guo Yun replied.

While speaking, Guo Yun glanced towards Lin Youxi in front of Mei Fang and then secretly wrote a small note:
【Class Monitor said you didn’t have breakfast. She asked me to share mine with you, and she even gave me money.】
【She herself also didn’t eat.】

Mei Fang wrote a message on the piece of paper and passed it over.
【Do you have any extra to give her?】

Guo Yun shook her head, using lip movements to communicate with Mei Fang:
【That’s the only one left.】

So Mei Fang tore open the packaging of the Orion Milk Pie, broke off a small piece to eat, left the other half along with the wrapper on Lin Youxi’s desk, and left the classroom.

For now, let Youxi make do with it… but I don’t know if Yuan Yuan has eaten breakfast.

Mei Fang stuck his head out of the classroom to check on Xia Yuan’s condition in the neighboring class but was harshly pushed from behind.

“What the… What are you doing, Peng Xue?!”

“What am I doing? I should be asking you the same question.”

Peng Xue looked like she was ready to settle the score, “Mei Fang, you heartless person, did you bully my Yuan Yuan? I saw her crying so much during the morning reading, and she hasn’t even lifted her head up or spoken to me since then.”

Mei Fang retorted, “What are you saying? How could I possibly bully her?”

“Then what’s wrong with Yuan Yuan?” Peng Xue pondered, “If it’s not because of you, could it be because of Youxi——”

“I’m not entirely sure… but it’s highly likely.”

“Ah… if that’s the case, it’s troublesome.”

Peng Xue looked troubled, “They better not be fighting over a certain stinky guy, or it’ll be unsolvable!”

“Don’t make baseless accusations here.”

Mei Fang frowned, “Let me know when Yuan Yuan’s mood calms down, and I’ll talk to her.”

“Okay, no problem,” Peng Xue made an OK gesture. “Leave Yuan Yuan to me.”

When Mei Fang returned to his seat, he noticed that the Orion Milk Pie he had placed on Lin Youxi’s desk was no longer in its original position.

She probably ate it all.

Mei Fang intended to wait for both of them to calm down before having a proper conversation, but today, he didn’t see Lin Youxi turn around, nor did he see Xia Yuan waving at their classroom door.

Every time he went to Xia Yuan’s classroom, she was either focused on studying or sleeping, never looking out the window.

This day felt incredibly long for Mei Fang.

He could deeply feel the worries and uneasiness in his heart.

Looking back, when Mei Fang was just reborn into this body, all he could think about was how to make money, seize the opportunities of the era to become a business tycoon, and utilize his expertise to become a godfather of games.

As for girls and such, he didn’t even want to bother with them at all. After all, he had been influenced by various articles and news about gender conflicts and differences. In his past life, he had long become a member of the fear-of-marriage group, and he had given up pursuing true love that developed over time. It was the appearance of Xia Yuan and Lin Youxi in his life that gradually changed his mindset.

After seven or eight years, being in this age and environment, Mei Fang had gradually assimilated into this age group, giving him some qualities that matched his peers, while still maintaining the rationality expected of an adult. It could be said that this strange sense of dissonance has been accompanying his growth——

He would get annoyed for not receiving praise from Teacher Yu, but would also turn a deaf ear to the quarrels between children. He would feel aggrieved for not being treated fairly, but would also understand some of the choices made by adults, and advise his friends to listen to others’ opinions. Of course, he would also fear making the wrong choice and losing the once extremely solid and steadfast affection among the three of them.

Because Mei Fang’s past experiences reminded him that many friendships formed in youth were broken up over seemingly trivial matters. If not handled properly, even if they reconciled in the end, their hearts would forever bear the scars from hurting each other, becoming not as pure as before and scarred with wounds.

The young man, Ah Fang, his heart was now filled with all kinds of worries, as well as all kinds of sentimentality.

But at the same time… it was also filled with sincerity.

Even if he managed to reconcile the two today, it couldn’t solve the problem they were facing. He pondered and searched for ways to break the deadlock. In the end, an enrollment notice on the school bulletin board finally gave him a new direction to strive for.

As the school was going to hold a faculty meeting tonight, the Advanced Class was temporarily suspended, and for these top students, getting off at seven o’clock felt like a holiday.

Mei Fang was packing up the test papers he was supposed to take home when Lin Youxi suddenly stood up and spoke to him, “Today, you go home with Yuan Yuan, I’ll go back first.”

“Not going together?”

Lin Youxi shook her head and then forced a smile at Mei Fang, “I’m sorry, I’m really not in a good mood today.”

“Be careful on the road, ride your bike along the side.”

Lin Youxi nodded, then quickly left with her backpack.

Mei Fang was lost in thought as he walked out of the classroom with his backpack and coincidentally ran into Xia Yuan in the hallway.

Although there were still some students in the hallway, Xia Yuan couldn’t help but throw herself at Mei Fang, hugging him tightly.

Although Mei Fang was a little startled by Xia Yuan’s embrace, he was more relieved.

“What’s wrong with you today? You didn’t leave your classroom all day.”

Mei Fang gently patted Xia Yuan’s head and asked about the reason for her seclusion all day, “Did you have a fight with Youxi?”

“A fight? No… why would I fight with Youxi.”

Xia Yuan seemed a bit confused at first, then shook her head, “It’s because I did so poorly on the physics exam that I felt too embarrassed to see you… Haha, I only got a little over 50 points, it’s really embarrassing to say it out loud.”

“…”

Mei Fang looked at Xia Yuan with a mixture of belief and doubt. Xia Yuan looked behind Mei Fang, “Is Youxi not here today?”

“She left earlier.”

“I see…”

Xia Yuan didn’t seem very surprised, as if she anticipated this situation. The little girl’s nature was truly simple, and just this small reaction was enough to make Mei Fang believe one thing firmly——

Yuan Yuan is lying to me.

After a brief hug, the two rode their bicycles home together, not saying much along the way. When they passed by the pavilion in the community park, Xia Yuan hesitated for a while, not moving her feet. Mei Fang gently patted her shoulder.

“Are we going to the pavilion today?”

Xia Yuan nodded, “Okay.”

Xia Yuan held Mei Fang’s hand and walked into the pavilion. After their daily hugging, Xia Yuan was reluctant to let go for a long time.

Just as Xia Yuan was enjoying this tenderness, Mei Fang slowly spoke up, “Yuan Yuan, I want to discuss something with you.”

“Hmm? What do you want to discuss…”

Mei Fang gently released himself from Xia Yuan’s embrace, with a firm and resolute expression.

“As childhood sweethearts who grew up together, I sincerely advise you now…”

“Yuan Yuan… please don’t obsess over competitive physics anymore, and give up your decision to join the Science Experimental Class.”