Chapter 158

Chapter 158 I Am Willing (For the bonus chapter for Xsrk comrade)

This was the first time Mei Fang had mustered the courage to show his singing and playing to the two of them.

The last time Mei Fang sang for them was back in elementary school, grade four, of course mainly for Xia Yuan.

Xia Yuan always felt guilty about this incident; she believed that her mocking of Mei Fang back then had stripped him of the courage to continue singing.

Therefore, she had always been greatly supportive and encouraging of Mei Fang’s musical dreams.

When Mei Fang said he was ready, Xia Yuan was afraid he might change his mind, so she quickly pulled him along to listen to him sing.

Lin You Xi and Xia Yuan followed Mei Fang down in the elevator. Mei Fang carried his beloved guitar around looking for a suitable spot.

“Isn’t the usual place you practice your guitar nearby?” Lin You Xi asked in surprise, “It’s not far at all.”

“There are people jogging at night nearby, and if someone else sees me, I’d feel ashamed,” Mei Fang replied.

Xia Yuan laughed loudly and patted Mei Fang’s shoulder, saying, “Afang, you can’t do this. You always encourage me to perform on stage, but you yourself are too timid. You’re even scared of joggers, how can you perform in front of everyone?”

“It’s because the theme of the song is different from the songs I’ve created before.”

Mei Fang wore a serious expression, “The song I’ve created this time is a genuine love song.”

“Love… Love song!”

Xia Yuan looked extremely surprised. She and Lin You Xi exchanged glances with great chemistry, then swallowed hard and continued:

“Love songs are very common… they are a timeless topic… um… that—”

What was supposed to be a normal sharing session turned into a huge crisis for both Xia Yuan and Lin You Xi.

In this case, it made sense why Mei Fang had kept his creation secret all along.

Since Mei Fang chose to create a love song, the lyrics would inevitably have some reflection of their shared experiences.

If the lyrics were all about encounters between Mei Fang and one of them, it would almost be a declaration of defeat for the other.

This wasn’t just about creating a new song.

This was a declaration of love!

Xia Yuan and Lin You Xi, carrying heavy hearts, followed Mei Fang as they circled the neighborhood for a short while. Finally, Mei Fang found a suitable place to play.

“How about this small hill? It’s a dead end ahead, so it’s unlikely anyone will come here.”

“Mm… that… that!”

Xia Yuan suddenly raised her hand and said, “Afang, are you really ready?”

“I’m ready, I’ve been preparing for half a year.”

“Maybe… you should think it over again? Like the lyrics…”

Xia Yuan fidgeted, not daring to look up. Finally, she raised her hand again and said, “I remembered I haven’t finished my homework yet. You兮, why don’t you listen alone, I’ll just give it a pass!”

Lin You Xi grabbed Xia Yuan who was trying to escape, and Mei Fang also expressed his dissatisfaction.

“Why do you lack confidence in me… weren’t you the one who said you wanted to hear me sing?”

“I’m not… I’m not unwilling to hear you sing… it’s just…”

What if the song you sing is filled with every little detail about You Xi, then I…

I wouldn’t be able to get close to you anymore…

Although Xia Yuan liked Mei Fang, she also liked Lin You Xi.

But if Mei Fang believed Lin You Xi was a better match for him, she would silently bless him and quietly step aside, never touching him lightly again.

Yes…

My Afang…

At this moment, she deeply regretted growing up.

Because if we were still kids, we wouldn’t have to worry about this.

The three of us could hold hands and spend every day happily.

Just like… just like the promise we made when we were young.

Seeing Xia Yuan almost on the verge of tears, Lin You Xi hugged her and whispered softly in her ear:

“Let’s sit down… let’s listen carefully.”

“We agreed long ago that no matter what the outcome, our relationship will never change.”

“Uh-huh…”

It will never change…

Now it sounds so beautiful, but accepting it will be so painful later.

Both Xia Yuan and Lin You Xi understood this.

In fact, their hearts were no longer balanced scales, and they both knew this clearly.

Even more so than each other—

Their feelings for Mei Fang were gradually surpassing their feelings for each other.

Maybe someone would say that friendship and love cannot be compared, but sometimes reality is very cruel, and you have to face it.

If Mei Fang’s heart leans toward either of them even slightly, the fragile balance will surely shatter.

So… rather than say…

Rather than say…

Xia Yuan now recalled the words Lin You Xi had spoken during their argument, and suddenly felt that those words were incredibly accurate.

“Rather than say… Afang should never choose.”

“Huh? Yuan Yuan, what are you talking about?”

“No… nothing… Are you ready?”

“Ready, ready, right away.”

Xia Yuan and Lin You Xi held hands and sat cross-legged, while Mei Fang sat on top of the small hill tuning his guitar.

He couldn’t understand why Xia Yuan suddenly reacted so strongly when he was so excited earlier.

Well… never mind, she’ll feel better after listening to the song.

Mei Fang gently strummed the strings of his guitar, and after a brief introduction, he began to sing with his eyes closed:

“Free-spirited as I am, I’ve recently become a bit sensitive—”

“If I don’t receive your message within half an hour, I’ll be restless—”

“People say not to love too much, but this is easier said than done.”

“But I quite enjoy this sweetness tinged with a hint of sourness.”

The lyrics of the first verse, no one could tell which direction it leaned towards. Even it seemed like the lyrics were abstract creations.

After all, Mei Fang, Xia Yuan, and Lin You Xi lived together, so there wouldn’t be any situation where he wouldn’t receive a message within half an hour.

But anyway…

Afang actually sang a sweet song.

Xia Yuan immediately understood the main melody of Mei Fang’s song just by hearing the intro, and she felt a tiny bit of anticipation.

Then Mei Fang opened his eyes and continued to play and sing.

“Your smile is like the taste of the middle spoonful of watermelon;”

“It lights up the entire summer, / The stars also twinkle for you;”

“I won’t be overly romantic, performing any cliché routines;”

“My love is pure and simple—”

Too sweet! Too sweet!

Afang is so shameless! How could he write such lyrics!

When Mei Fang sang this part, he stared straight ahead without specifically looking at any of the girls, which put everyone at ease.

So Afang was just abstractly creating.

It seems he really doesn’t intend to date in high school, we misunderstood him!

However, Xia Yuan and Lin You Xi hadn’t relaxed yet, and finally, Mei Fang’s climax section arrived.

“I’m willing to stand behind you, holding you close to my chest;”

“Bending down to look at your clean, rosy cheeks—”

Mei Fang sang this part while looking at Lin You Xi, and this embrace position was their exclusive move!

This was something Xia Yuan was well aware of, having seen it many times during their energy-boosting sessions.

So… I… I…

Just as Xia Yuan’s heartbeat accelerated wildly and her mood plummeted, Mei Fang shifted his gaze to Xia Yuan, and he also showed a very gentle look:

“I’m willing to hold your hand, playing with a heart full of desire;”

“Every note carries a flash of happiness—”

Xia Yuan’s originally depressed mood instantly went crazy for this line of lyrics, like falling into a large spoonful of honey.

Xia Yuan and Mei Fang often played the guitar together, and Mei Fang would always hold her hand tightly while practicing with her!

This was their exclusive segment!

“I’m willing to stay by your side, shielding you from wind and rain;”

“From now on, I’ll walk the road with you—”

Mei Fang sang this part while looking at Lin You Xi, and at this moment, You Xi’s mind flashed back to the warm scene of Mei Fang accompanying her through a rainy day while they were visiting a gravesite.

“I’m willing to dedicate myself, becoming your exclusive universe;”

“Holding you, dancing freely as if no one else exists—”

In the final verse, Mei Fang looked at Xia Yuan while singing. With her cheeks already flushed, Xia Yuan recalled the dreamy scene of Mei Fang holding her and swinging her in the air while boosting her energy.

Alright… Afang, you guy…

Saying it’s a love song, it turns out he’s singing a love song for both me and You Xi!

Lin You Xi and Xia Yuan gripped each other’s hands tightly, their palms sweating.

Could we call Afang a deadbeat boyfriend?

But he’s just creating a love song, it’s reasonable to take inspiration from me and You Xi, right?

But… why does it seem so symmetrical, so perfectly matched.

It’s exactly half and half love.

Or maybe…

Even though the affection between me and You Xi has changed, Mei Fang still treats us equally, just like before?

Lin You Xi and Xia Yuan both deeply felt Mei Fang’s sincere appreciation for their pure feelings in the trio.

He really… is a very pure boy.

Thinking of this, Xia Yuan and Lin You Xi finally let go of their constraints, focusing intently on appreciating Mei Fang’s love song for them, humming along with his rhythm.

“I am very willing to do anything for you—”

“(You only ask me to be happy every day)”

“I am very willing to accompany you anywhere—”

“(You said you want to go to Antarctica this fall)”

“I am very willing to look into your eyes—”

Mei Fang evenly scanned Xia Yuan and Lin You Xi’s eyes.

“Falling into clichés but speaking sincerely—”

Mei Fang closed his eyes only after they had looked at each other once:

“I—love—you—oh!”

After the high-pitched rhythm, Mei Fang sang another four verses of “I Am Willing.”

When the sound of the guitar abruptly stopped, Xia Yuan and Lin You Xi held hands, shoulders touching, heads leaning against each other, both closing their eyes, looking lost in enjoyment, savoring the moment.

Should… this be considered a success?

“How was it?”

Mei Fang curiously asked, “Do you think this song ‘I Am Willing’ sounds good?”

Xia Yuan and Lin You Xi slowly opened their eyes, remaining silent for a long time.

“Hey… is it really not good?”

Mei Fang felt discouraged seeing this, didn’t he perform well just now?

Is it just a case of self-perception?

“Afang, I need to tell you something.”

Xia Yuan approached Mei Fang, gently lifting his face with her hand, her gaze full of tenderness.

“I am now overwhelmingly convinced that my Afang… yes, our Afang, will one day shine brightly on stage, becoming a household name star.”

“And it will be a very big star.”

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