Chapter 368

Chapter 368: Show Some Respect for Boundaries!

“Alright! Everyone, get ready, we can start eating soon!”

Xia Yuan clapped her hands to gather everyone at the table and then stopped Mei Fang who was helping Lin You Xi take off her apron.

“Ah Fang, come here for a moment.”

“What is it?”

Xia Yuan didn’t directly respond to Mei Fang but instead moved close to him, handing him her phone.

“Give Yun Yun another call and see where she is. If she’s almost here, we’ll wait before we start eating.”

“No need, I’m already calling her.”

Yue Xinyi dialed the number, “Hello, Yun Yun? Where are you? Oh… You’re on Gaoxin Fourth Road? That’s not far. We just started eating, so we’ll wait for you. Don’t rush.”

After chatting for over ten minutes, Guo Yun finally arrived at Mei Fang’s neighborhood. Having traveled from Guangzhou, she had encountered many setbacks. Mei Fang took the initiative to open the door and help with her luggage, filled with guilt:

“I should have gone to the station to pick you up if I knew the traffic was this bad. I shouldn’t have made you go through all this trouble…”

“Oh… It’s no trouble at all. I could have taken a taxi…”

Mei Fang’s attentiveness to Guo Yun surpassed his treatment of all other guests, which left her quite surprised.

She greeted everyone meekly and then found a spot next to Liu Xiaoyu to sit.

“Woah, we finally get to taste the boss’s cooking. This opportunity doesn’t come often!”

“Hold on, hold on! Don’t eat yet! Let’s take a group photo first!”

The idea came from Xia Yuan, who placed her phone on a selfie stick and leaned against Mei Fang, while Lin You Xi put her arm around Mei Fang’s shoulder. They all gave the peace sign.

After Xia Yuan took the photo and posted it in the group chat, she kept playing with her phone during the meal.

Mei Fang leaned in and asked, “The food is getting cold. Who are you chatting with?”

“It’s Xiao Xue. She isn’t here today, so I want to make her jealous.”

As Xia Yuan spoke, her phone vibrated. She quickly picked it up to see a video call from Peng Xue.

Seeing this, Xia Yuan promptly answered the call. The Peng Xue on the screen seemed much more reserved than before, with her hair cut short and wearing glasses, looking like a studious student.

“Wow, who are you? I don’t recognize you at all,” Xia Yuan exclaimed.

“You don’t recognize me? Hmph, Yuan Yuan, you’ve forgotten about old friends now that you’re successful?”

“No, no! Let me ask everyone. Look—”

Xia Yuan first pointed the camera towards Mei Fang. Peng Xue and Mei Fang exchanged a glance, then looked away before Mei Fang could wave. Yue Xinyi was also shocked:

“Woah, you’re Peng Xue! Did someone possess you? What was our high school teacher’s name?”

“Old Zhu, Zhu Renxuan. I’m right, aren’t I?”

Peng Xue nodded awkwardly to Yue Xinyi and then greeted everyone, even recognizing Xiang Bingbing for the first time.

“Everyone has matured a lot except Zhang Ming. Even if you don’t recognize me, I don’t recognize you either!”

“Why do you always include me?” Zhang Ming joked, causing everyone to laugh.

“Okay, okay. Enjoy your meal. I just missed you guys and wanted to see You Xi’s cooking.”

“You must be really eager to taste it.”

Lin You Xi replied in the video call, “I’ve prepared meals for you several times, but you never showed up.”

“I promise, I will next time!”

Peng Xue made a fist gesture, “I’m truly sorry for the previous times. After my college entrance exams, I’ll definitely try your cooking.”

“Then I wish you success.”

Lin You Xi smiled warmly.

“With your good luck, I’m sure to succeed. Ha ha!”

“You should also work hard, Xiao Xue.”

“Work hard!”

Peng Xue said goodbye amidst everyone’s blessings, being friendly even with Zhang Ming, whom she usually didn’t talk much to.

But Peng Xue was particularly cold towards Mei Fang.

It was as if he didn’t exist.

Xia Yuan ended the video call, and they all began their meal.

Xia Yuan sat on one side of Mei Fang, feeding him and comforting him:

“Xiao Xue is like this… It’s just… Well, don’t take it to heart.”

“What should I not take to heart?”

Mei Fang smiled at Xia Yuan, “Are you overthinking things?”

“No, no! Just don’t mind it. Here, have this drumstick.”

Xia Yuan tried to give Mei Fang a drumstick, but he opened his mouth and bit it directly, making Xia Yuan feed him.

“Mmm, delicious.”

“This is delicious! You Xi made it herself.”

Xia Yuan smiled at Mei Fang, and at that moment, Lin You Xi poked her head out and commented:

“Isn’t this like giving flowers to Buddha?”

“That’s right! Clearly, You Xi made the food, and you two are flirting. Mind your manners, hahaha.”

Yue Xinyi rarely got a chance to support her own couple without opposition from Peng Xue, so she instinctively started cheering them on. Xia Yuan realized how difficult her current situation was.

“But I can’t always rely on Xiao Xue to help me. I’ve grown up…”

Her lover should be won back by herself!

After finishing their meal, they all helped clean up and pack the luggage, preparing to head to a seaside villa for the night.

“Let’s go, heading to the beach!”

In Xiang Bingbing’s excited cheer, they went to the underground parking garage and approached Mei Fang’s car.

The passenger seat often symbolized status, but Xia Yuan and Lin You Xi didn’t usually fight over it. However, they would still argue in public.

Xia Yuan hurried to the passenger seat, gesturing for Mei Fang to unlock the car, and sat down. Lin You Xi followed and sat in the back, then Liu Xiaoyu.

But when Xiang Bingbing got in, Xia Yuan’s plan went awry—

“Oh, Ah Fang, the backseat is a bit cramped. I can’t fit.”

Xiang Bingbing pleaded with Xia Yuan, “Yuan Yuan, can I sit in front? It’s really tight here.”

“Um… Yeah, there’s no other way.”

Xia Yuan reluctantly got out of the passenger seat and met Lin You Xi’s smiling gaze.

You had this planned, didn’t you?

Not surprising coming from my Lin You Xi.

Mei Fang waited until Zhang Ming’s car arrived before they set off for the beach. Along the way, Xiang Bingbing asked questions like an excited child, and Mei Fang patiently answered each one.

“Afang, what’s that sharp building called?”

“That’s the Spring Bamboo Tower.”

“And that one, like a bird’s nest?”

“That’s the Spring Cocoon Stadium.”

“Wow, Afang, you know everything!”

“I was here for a meeting recently. The local business partner told me.”

“Being a boss must be tough. Do you have endless meetings every day?”

“Not really. Now, most of the meetings are handled by other executives. I’m still learning.”

Xiang Bingbing, acting like a fangirl, asked Mei Fang questions. Xia Yuan, sitting in the back, frowned, sensing something was off.

Bingbing…

Is it just my imagination? She seems more interested in Afang than she used to be in high school.

But I didn’t know what she was like when she sat next to Afang back then…

Regardless, this is happening right in front of You Xi and me!

Even though it’s inappropriate for Bingbing to like Afang, she lacks boundaries because she’s oblivious. I can’t let her continue without realizing this…

Just as Xia Yuan was about to say something, Lin You Xi reached out and gently tapped Xiang Bingbing’s back.

“Bingbing, I need to tell you something. Don’t take it the wrong way.”

“How?”

“I’m saying, Afang needs to focus on driving. If you have any questions, ask us. Don’t distract him, okay?”

“Okay, okay, you’re right!”

Xiang Bingbing nodded happily, seemingly unaware of Lin You Xi’s warning.

This tense atmosphere scared Liu Xiaoyu, who felt that Bingbing had changed since before.

Is You Xi angry? Yes, she is…

Would she kick Bingbing out of the car?

She wouldn’t do that, right?

But this is Lin You Xi…

Even if Bingbing is a friend…

However, Xiang Bingbing remained carefree, putting her arms around her chest and pondering for a moment before turning back:

“So, I’m curious. How do you three usually get along? Like, do you sleep together at night?”

“Show some respect for boundaries!”

Liu Xiaoyu finally erupted, interrupting Xia Yuan, who was about to speak.

(End of Chapter)