Chapter 148

Chapter 148: Adequate Preparations for Tonight

Mei Fang was sleeping soundly in Yuan Yuan’s cozy embrace when he suddenly felt someone gently tapping his head, awakening his slumbering heart.

“Good guy, you said you’d come to pick us up, but instead, you two came here to flaunt your affection!”

“You haven’t gotten used to it yet… as expected.”

Mei Fang rubbed his eyes and woke up to see Peng Xue standing with her hands behind her back, smiling, and Yue Xinyi, who looked annoyed.

Peng Xue and Yue Xinyi were dressed for their holiday trip. Besides their summer casual wear, Yue Xinyi wore a sun hat, and Peng Xue had on small sunglasses.

“Why are you looking at me like that? Quickly wipe off that drool.”

“I haven’t woken up properly.”

Mei Fang sat there dazed, his mind filled with thoughts of Yuan Yuan’s soft cushions. The feeling was truly unforgettable.

Sigh, this aftereffect is too strong.

Xia Yuan and Lin You Xi almost woke up simultaneously. Xia Yuan first rubbed her eyes and then, seeing Peng Xue arrive, she immediately went forward excitedly and gave Peng Xue a big hug.

“Little Snow, long time no see!”

Yue Xinyi watched with envy from the side, but she knew her class president would never be so affectionate with her.

Just as she felt a little disappointed, Xia Yuan also gave her a big hug.

“Xinyi too!”

No, I can’t… I’m currently a core employee at C Station, the class president’s capable assistant. I can’t easily defect!

Lin You Xi clearly fell into the same gentle trap as Mei Fang. After they woke up, they both had a dazed period before gradually regaining consciousness.

“I really envy you guys, being able to live alone even in high school…”

Yue Xinyi muttered, “And it’s the most enviable three-person cohabitation!”

“It’s not as free as you think; there are still parents around, but this time, Aunt Xi—Xi’s family’s maid—went back home.”

Although they had been together for a long time, Lin You Xi never told anyone at school about her family situation, nor did she let Xia Yuan tell others, making explanations a bit troublesome.

“So, did we come at an inconvenient time?”

Peng Xue whispered teasingly to Xia Yuan, causing Xia Yuan to hit her playfully.

“Oh, no! Little Snow, you’re so annoying!”

The group walked out of the bus station chatting and laughing, heading straight to the taxi stand.

Yue Xinyi and Peng Xue were surprised, “Aren’t we waiting for the bus?”

“It’s more complicated to transfer buses; it’s easier to just take a taxi directly,” Mei Fang replied, pushing his luggage. “There are five of us, so we need to split into two groups.”

Mei Fang quickly planned the rotation, “Yuan Yuan, you and You Xi go first, I’ll take them over first.”

“Okay.”

After Mei Fang got into the taxi, he helped put the girls’ luggage in the back seat, then they headed to the rented house in Jiangcheng.

The taxi driver was a local from Jiangcheng, speaking in a dialect that was hard to understand. However, Mei Fang could converse smoothly with him. They chatted all the way without stopping, giving the impression that Mei Fang was skilled at dealing with adults.

In the backseat, Yue Xinyi whispered to Peng Xue:

“Don’t you feel that Mei Fang seems different?”

“Is that so? I think he’s still the same.”

Peng Xue shook her head with a smile, “He’s always been much more mature than his peers.”

Mei Fang’s taxi arrived first, but he didn’t rush to take the girls home.

“Youn Xi and Yuan Yuan’s car will be here soon. Let’s wait here, okay?”

“Whatever you say.”

Peng Xue carried the luggage and looked at the school with Yue Xinyi.

“This is Jiangcheng Teacher One Affiliated School…”

“It looks just like a university… it’s huge!” Yue Xinyi exclaimed in amazement.

Peng Xue genuinely sighed, “If we had worked harder in junior high, maybe we could have…”

“Indeed.”

At this moment, Mei Fang ran to a nearby supermarket and returned with a bag of drinks. Peng Xue picked one out and found it delightful.

“Wow! Mei Fang, how thoughtful… you actually bought my favorite Nongfu Orchard drink. So considerate!”

“If you can’t get Nongfu Orchard, you’ll complain, so it’s better to avoid the hassle.”

“Oh, I’m not that difficult to please…”

Peng Xue pouted at Mei Fang, while Yue Xinyi criticized her.

“Little Snow, don’t flirt with Mei Fang here; Yuan Yuan will criticize you later.”

“What flirting? This is just cuteness! Your words are too aggressive, Xinyi!”

Mei Fang opened a bottle of Yizhuo and started drinking.

“I see your relationship is quite good now. You don’t get angry when joking around.”

Mei Fang smiled slightly, “Are you now desk partners?”

“There’s no choice. Little Snow’s reputation in middle school wasn’t great, no one dared to sit with her. I took pity on her—”

“That really thanks you… willing to overlook past grievances and be kind to me, a lonely, weak, and helpless girl, sitting with me every day… making me admire your novel-reading, blushing face every day…”

“What novel-reading, blushing face! That’s a smile! You’re the one who’s lewd!”

“You’re the one with the blushing face, hahaha! If you’re不服气, hit me!”

Peng Xue deliberately made faces at Yue Xinyi, while Yue Xinyi, being conservative, didn’t dare approach Mei Fang, only watching helplessly as Peng Xue mocked her and became furious.

“Can you two pay attention to your image…”

Mei Fang was criticizing Peng Xue and Yue Xinyi when a taxi slowly pulled up beside them. Xia Yuan and Lin You Xi got out.

“Whew… sitting in a car made me dizzy.”

Xia Yuan relaxed her shoulders and saw Mei Fang ahead, waving and greeting them. She took the drink from Mei Fang and handed the last bottle to Lin You Xi, who had just finished paying.

“Did you just arrive? Why didn’t you go straight home? It’s so hot outside.”

“Well…”

Before Mei Fang could speak, Peng Xue added, “It’s because Fang Fang wants to avoid any suspicion. He said he wouldn’t let us enter the house until you two returned.”

Though Mei Fang didn’t say it directly, that was his intention. Peng Xue was indeed very perceptive.

Xia Yuan was happy after hearing this answer, patting Mei Fang’s shoulder and wiping his sweat, “Now that we’re here, let’s go home.”

The group led the two guests to the rented room in the neighborhood.

“This is it! The legendary cohabitation house!”

“Change shoes, change shoes!” Xia Yuan urged from behind, “We just mopped the floor today!”

“Alright, alright.”

Peng Xue and Yue Xinyi changed into slippers and entered the house, marveling as they walked:

“Though the house isn’t big, it has a warm, homely atmosphere…”

“I get so excited thinking about these three living here every day.”

“There’s nothing special, just a regular three-bedroom apartment.”

Xia Yuan patted Peng Xue and Yue Xinyi’s shoulders, “Shall I show you around? We’ve already informed Aunt Xi beforehand. She aired out the bedding, so you can sleep in her room tonight.”

“Thank Aunt Xi for me!”

“Let’s go… I want to see the room where you and You Xi stay.”

Yue Xinyi and Peng Xue followed Xia Yuan to tour the rooms, while Lin You Xi, who had returned, began preparing dinner in the kitchen.

Mei Fang, having nothing else to do, went to the kitchen to help Lin You Xi.

“Old friends visiting, even if it seems cold on the surface, you’re still happy inside, right?”

Mei Fang smiled, holding Lin You Xi’s shoulder, “I see you’ve prepared a lot for tonight’s dinner, Lin Dabang?”

“It’s been a long time since I cooked. I thought I’d practice a bit…”

Lin You Xi moved Mei Fang’s hand away and handed him a yam, then smiled,

“Also, trying out a few new dishes I learned, which are good for your health.”

“Don’t say it like I’m weak!”

Mei Fang felt very irritated.

That’s all for today’s update. My friend is visiting today, so I want to take a half-day off. Wishing everyone a happy New Year’s Day, and I’ll still try to update tomorrow.

(End of Chapter)