Chapter 193

Chapter 193 – Mei Fang’s Knowledge Blind Spot

Mei Fang had always portrayed himself as mature and reliable in front of Xia Yuan and Lin You Xi. This image was established since kindergarten.

After all, Mei Fang appeared at their most critical moments, becoming the one who accompanied them and provided crucial guidance.

But!

This was because the problems they encountered were within Mei Fang’s capabilities as a normal adult with sound judgment.

His experience was almost overwhelming compared to that of children.

He thus became the person they trusted the most and could rely on for years.

However, as they grew older and their experiences broadened, Mei Fang’s knowledge gaps in certain areas became more apparent.

Especially in the area of romance!

Although Mei Fang was good at handling girls gently, he had no experience in dating.

In fact, this was his first time touching a girl’s hand, not to mention anything more advanced like booking a hotel room.

Although nominally for studying, after knowing each other for so long, Mei Fang understood Lin You Xi’s intentions.

But he didn’t want to ruin the perfect image he had built in their hearts. Since he decided to take responsibility, he would find a way to fulfill their wishes.

The three of them went home to get their study materials and change clothes. Meanwhile, Mei Fang was diligently searching online—about the precautions for a 16-year-old booking a hotel room.

Mei Fang had never had a mentor; he accumulated his knowledge through self-research. He quickly found what he needed:

“Ah, so a 16-year-old needs to report to their parents before booking a hotel room? What’s the point then?”

Mei Fang thought about the consequences if he brought up this issue with Xiao Xia and Mei Lijun.

“Mom, I want to study homework with Yuan Yuan and You Xi.”

“Sure, which place? Yuan Yuan’s house?”

“No, it’s inconvenient there. I want to book a room at a hotel.”

“Why waste money on a hotel? You can study at Meweisi or Wallace’s restaurant. They have heating too.”

“No, we just want to stay overnight and sleep together—”

“Mei Fang! Are you itching for trouble?”

Mei Fang swallowed hard. That approach wouldn’t work.

So, did he know any reliable adults who could help him book a room?

Yes, he did.

After getting permission from his friends, Mei Fang carefully drafted a message to his cousin Mei Yue, who was currently staying at a hotel.

Mei Yue called him down to the lobby, and before they could even greet each other, she hugged him tightly.

“What are you thinking? Asking me to book a room for you in a hotel? How dare you!”

“We just want a quiet place to study. We won’t do anything else. Look, even Yuan Yuan and You Xi are coming.”

“Young people these days have so many tricks. I don’t dare imagine.”

Mei Yue rubbed her cousin’s head while watching Xia Yuan and Lin You Xi chatting nearby.

Xia Yuan looked uneasy, constantly seeking confirmation from Lin You Xi, who kept shaking her head and smiling at Xia Yuan.

Both seemed very excited.

It must have taken a lot of hesitation for him to ask…

“Considering you’ve helped me before, I’ll help you book a room. But I need to tell your parents. As for the reason, I can say I invited you to play here. But sleeping over is out of the question. I’ll drop you off late.”

“Okay, okay, Yueyue sister is the best!”

With Yueyue’s promise, Mei Fang returned to discuss with Lin You Xi and Xia Yuan.

Originally, staying overnight was a bit unrealistic. In fact, Yuan Yuan was also conflicted after impulsively pulling out the wish card because her parents would surely confirm with Lin You Xi’s family, and lying wouldn’t work.

As for Lin You Xi, she naturally didn’t want to lose the joy of living together in Jiangcheng.

So, they quickly agreed—no overnight stay.

Mei Fang asked Yueyue to call their parents. With her as a guarantor and the room booked nearby, Xiang Xiaoxia naturally saw nothing odd.

But they overlooked one thing.

“Bring Xiao Ya along when you play. We’re swamped here. It’s cruel to leave her alone. Come, bring Xiao Ya…”

“That’s how it is.”

Mei Yue sighed and spread her hands to Mei Fang and his two young friends, “But when I take Xiao Ya out, you can be alone. No, saying ‘alone’ sounds weird…”

“Yueyue sister, this is fine.”

Xia Yuan smiled and held Mei Yue’s hand, “Thank you for helping us!”

“Oh, it’s nothing.”

Mei Yue pinched Xia Yuan’s cheek, “But you can be intimate, but don’t cross the line. Otherwise, my responsibility will be too great. You’re not kids anymore, you need to take responsibility. You understand, right?”

“I, we really came here to study! Not what you think…”

Mei Yue gently patted Xia Yuan’s head and then called the others into the hotel.

Mei Fang got the key card for Room 301 from Mei Yue. Mei Yue said she’d drive home to pick up Xiao Ya.

Doing something with an adult present was completely different from doing it alone.

For example, Xia Yuan kept looking around nervously, afraid of running into someone familiar.

Lin You Xi and Mei Fang remained calm.

Of course, one of them was faking it.

Mei Fang unlocked Room 301, and they entered. The hotel was luxurious in Bai Mei County, but the room wasn’t spacious. A double bed was the first thing they saw.

There was a hanging TV, uncommon in 2012.

Mei Fang placed his backpack on a small table and chair, then turned on the air conditioning.

Xia Yuan sat on the edge of the bed and bounced, “This is a big bed? Pretty special, so soft, almost sinking.”

“It’s just a regular bed…”

“Try sitting down.”

Mei Fang sat down as Xia Yuan suggested, and the bed visibly sagged.

“Wow, so soft…”

“See? I told you!”

Xia Yuan and Mei Fang awkwardly laughed. Lin You Xi put down her backpack, took off her shoes, and changed into slippers, then sat next to Mei Fang and took off her socks, placing them on the back of a chair.

“Wait, You Xi, we agreed not to sleep here tonight.”

“But we brought change of clothes. We’re already here, why not take a bath? Would you rather stay in your clothes and lie in the room?”

Lin You Xi took out her clothes from her backpack and looked at Xia Yuan, “Yuan Yuan, you brought yours too. Why don’t we take a bath together?”

“Wait, wait!”

Xia Yuan pointed at the bathroom, which was made entirely of transparent glass, and blushed, “Are you saying we should bathe together under Fang’s watch?”

“Why does it have to be your watch?”

Because these chapters were interesting, I’ll post one now. The next chapter might be posted around noon.

(End of Chapter)