Chapter 160

Chapter 160: I’m Going to Lock the Door from Now On!

Xia Yuan, who was usually lively and cheerful around Mei Fang, had only reached the level of physical closeness up to hugging. She had high expectations and fantasies about kissing. Anything beyond that, she was a blank slate before reading the novels shared by Lin You Xi.

She had only recently started to understand adult matters.

Therefore, when Lin You Xi invited her to join in replenishing their energy together, Xia Yuan’s first reaction was a strict refusal.

“That’s not possible! Fang has already fallen asleep… It would be best not to disturb him. Let’s talk about this tomorrow.”

“…”

Lin You Xi nodded, “Then, Yuan Yuan, go to sleep first. I’ll come over a bit later.”

Xia Yuan and Lin You Xi entered Mei Fang’s room together. Lin You Xi skillfully locked the door behind them, which surprised Xia Yuan.

“Why lock the door? No one else is home.”

“It’s just a habit. Don’t mind it.”

“You make me even more curious!”

“Hush, speak softly, or you’ll wake Fang up.”

Xia Yuan asked doubtfully, “Aren’t we supposed to wake him up for energy replenishment?”

“Fang wouldn’t agree. He didn’t last time.”

“Well, that was at school…”

It was still early, around nine o’clock, and the light from outside illuminated the room. Xia Yuan followed Lin You Xi under the cover of night to sit beside Mei Fang’s bed.

They were both careful not to make much noise.

“This feels like the time we argued last. Do you remember? Almost two years ago.”

“Mm… I do.”

Lin You Xi responded while gazing affectionately at Mei Fang.

“So… how are we going to replenish our energy?”

“Just like this…”

Lin You Xi then used her usual trick—cuddling under the covers.

Though it was hot during the day, it was cool at night. Mei Fang only had a thin blanket covering him.

Seeing Lin You Xi snuggle into Mei Fang’s small bed, Xia Yuan blushed and stammered, unsure what to say. With Lin You Xi’s prompt, she joined her under the covers.

“See, this way we’re replenishing energy together.”

“If Fang wakes up, he’ll definitely hit us.”

“We’ll finish before he wakes up.”

Lin You Xi had been hugged by Mei Fang for a nap earlier that day. She was reluctant to let go of the warmth and placed her hand on Mei Fang’s chest.

Although Xia Yuan was nervous, she didn’t back down either, pulling Mei Fang’s hand into her own embrace.

“He fell asleep so quickly. He must be a heavy sleeper.”

Xia Yuan looked at the sleeping Mei Fang with her head held high, feeling her tension ease.

There were many things she wanted to do but was too afraid to try alone. With You Xi, she felt less pressure.

She reached out to hold Mei Fang’s hands in a new way, feeling content.

Then she noticed Lin You Xi lying on her side, almost in Mei Fang’s arms.

“You Xi, what are you doing?”

“Nothing.”

Xia Yuan, suspicious of the moving blanket, reached in to find Lin You Xi’s hand.

…

The commotion they caused woke Mei Fang up quickly.

Noticing Xia Yuan and Lin You Xi on either side of him, Mei Fang was speechless.

“Hey, you two…”

Hearing Mei Fang’s voice, Xia Yuan and Lin You Xi froze, pretending to be asleep.

I really am naive.

I underestimated these girls’ ability to cause trouble…

Mei Fang stared at Lin You Xi, who was feigning deep sleep with her mouth slightly open.

Turning to Xia Yuan, he saw her looking down instead of at him.

Mei Fang tickled Xia Yuan’s armpit, and before he could start, Xia Yuan burst out laughing and accidentally slapped him.

“Hahaha, Fang, you’re so annoying, hahaha!”

Xia Yuan struggled fiercely, but Mei Fang subdued her.

“Don’t talk nonsense. I hate this… What are you two up to? Can’t you be more dignified? Taking advantage of Aunt Liang’s absence to climb into my bed.”

“I-I was just playing ‘One Two Three, Freeze!’ with You Xi. We were seeing who’d move first. You moved first, so you lost.”

“…”

Mei Fang pinched Xia Yuan’s cheeks, making her look pitiful.

“Alright, alright, Fang, I’m sorry! I shouldn’t have entered your room without permission… I apologize, I really do!”

Xia Yuan surrendered to Mei Fang.

But Mei Fang knew even if Yuan Yuan had a hundred chances, she wouldn’t dare take such an initiative.

“Still pretending to sleep, You Xi?”

Lin You Xi remained expressionless.

“Keep pretending, and I’ll tickle you.”

Lin You Xi was unmoved.

“I’m serious!”

Seeing no result from persuading Lin You Xi, Mei Fang immediately reached out to punish her—not by tickling her armpits as he promised, but by squeezing her waist.

Although Lin You Xi knew Mei Fang’s sensitive spots, Mei Fang had experience with her too.

With a gentle squeeze, Lin You Xi curled up, kicking Mei Fang lightly once and then again on his face.

“You lied! Liar…”

Lin You Xi was slightly annoyed, but seeing her indignant expression, Mei Fang felt oddly relieved. He gently put her leg down.

“Dealing with you can’t be that simple.”

“Is it really that simple?”

Xia Yuan pouted, and Mei Fang gave her a pinch, making her cry.

“Living together, even if we’re close, we need to respect each other. I never enter your rooms without knocking. Why can’t you do the same?”

“Is it okay to invade a boy’s privacy? Can boys be seen without consent? I have my space too. If you keep this up, I’ll lock the door from now on.”

Mei Fang spoke with great conviction, making Lin You Xi and Xia Yuan think he was truly angry, feeling guilty.

“It’s not Yuan Yuan’s fault. It was my decision to drag her into your room.”

Lin You Xi confessed her guilt, “I’m sorry. I’ll be more careful in the future. I won’t do this again.”

“It’s not just You Xi’s fault! I wanted to come too! We’re both at fault. I should apologize too.”

Xia Yuan didn’t want Lin You Xi to bear the responsibility alone; she valued loyalty.

“Right… knowing it’s wrong is good enough,” Mei Fang nodded. “I don’t mind being close with you two… but you’re young girls. Such intimate actions are inappropriate. Constantly sneaking into my bed could ruin your reputation and future marriage prospects.”

“How could anyone find out…”

Xia Yuan muttered unhappily, lowering her head when Mei Fang turned to look at her.

“So… why did you two come to me?”

“Today, Fang’s energy hasn’t been replenished yet.”

Xia Yuan raised her hand in protest, “You went to sleep so early today. How could You Xi and I not feel upset?”

So that’s why…

Mei Fang sighed inwardly, then squeezed Lin You Xi’s calf gently, “Then, get up? I’ll help you.”

“No… No need…”

Lin You Xi seemed hurt. When Mei Fang tried to pull her, she didn’t respond much, as if she might throw a tantrum.

Mei Fang stopped asking and lifted Lin You Xi forcefully, placing her in his lap.

Lin You Xi struggled initially but eventually stayed still, occasionally moving closer to Mei Fang.

That position… is mine…

Seeing Mei Fang comforting Lin You Xi so tenderly, Xia Yuan felt a little jealous. After all, Mei Fang never hit You Xi, only tapped her head.

Mei Fang noticed Xia Yuan’s reaction and, seeing Lin You Xi calm down, pulled Xia Yuan closer.

“Come on, I’ll replenish your energy too. Don’t be mad.”

Excited, Xia Yuan eagerly approached. There was no more space in Mei Fang’s lap.

She switched positions completely with Lin You Xi, hugging Mei Fang from behind, pressing her body against his broad back, swaying and cuddling with him. Mei Fang called her name repeatedly, but she refused to leave.

Despite Mei Fang’s efforts, his educational campaign seemed to have failed.

At least in the days until Aunt Liang returned, he lost trust in You Xi and Yuan Yuan, always locking the door before sleeping.

This is the update from yesterday. Tomorrow I have a health check-up, so I need to sleep early tonight. I will probably update late tomorrow night. Sorry.

Also, Aunt Liang is coming back. This dangerous chapter series will be paused here. I’ll go take a shower and go to sleep.

(End of Chapter)