Chapter 216

Chapter 216: I Want It Now (4000 words)

Everyone had a great time playing on the lawn at the Blue Sky Pool in the morning. Whenever there were voluntary activities, Xiang Bing and Xia Yuan were always the first to sign up, never missing a single event.

And whenever there were activities involving close contact, Xia Yuan would always bring Mei Fang along.

This behavior, akin to staking their claim, became more frequent after Mei Fang carried Lin You Xi on his back and easily completed ten push-ups.

This small punishment game was the only project that Lin You Xi participated in during the morning team-building activity. Her relaxed and content demeanor, hands resting on Mei Fang’s back, showed a side of her that was usually serious and stern, revealing the queen-like aura of Class 5’s leader, Lin You Xi.

Through this interaction, Xia Yuan, Lin You Xi, and Mei Fang built a deep friendship among the students who were watching them.

They found common ground by teasing the three of them about their so-called “childhood sweethearts” relationship, which was both annoying and sweet.

After the lively morning, everyone gathered on the Blue Sky Pool lawn for an outdoor barbecue. The diligent class leader, Lin You Xi, showcased her secondary profession as a cook. Although there were four grills, most students crowded around Lin You Xi, waiting to eat.

Mei Fang, concerned about his childhood friend being exposed to too much smoke, took over Lin You Xi’s work and continued to grill meat. Everyone ate the grilled food while chatting happily. After finishing the barbecue and cleaning up, they rested for a while before preparing for the afternoon mountain climbing activity.

Under the leadership of the class leaders, students from Classes 3 and 5 began their climb. Xiang Bing, as promised, carried Mei Fang’s large guitar in front. At this point, Lin You Xi could also put aside her responsibilities as a class leader and enjoy the climb.

At the scenic spot of the Smart Spring, everyone stopped to take photos.

“Smart—Spring… Does drinking the water here make you smarter?”

“Drinking this raw water will probably just give you diarrhea…”

“This spring water won’t cause diarrhea. When I was in Shennongjia, I drank this kind of spring water every day. It’s always very clear and sweet.”

Xiang Bing, disregarding everyone’s advice, scooped some spring water and took a sip.

“Puh! Yuck, this spring water is terrible! It’s bitter!”

Mei Fang smiled and shook his head, “Tourist attractions are different from your natural reserves…”

Liu Xiaoyu shouted from behind, “There seems to be a sound fountain here. They say the louder you shout, the higher the fountain will shoot up. Do you want to try it?”

“I’ll give it a shot!”

Following Liu Xiaoyu, Xia Yuan came to the sound fountain and shouted, “Ah—Fang—”

The fountain indeed rose higher. Xia Yuan happily called out to Lin You Xi and Mei Fang to see.

“Why did you call my name?” Mei Fang tapped Xia Yuan’s head.

“I just like calling you, what’s wrong with that!” Xia Yuan tilted her head and hummed. Meanwhile, Lin You Xi smiled and said,

“There’s a saying here. If you shout out your beloved’s name, the higher the water column, the more they like you.”

“How come you didn’t mention this earlier? I need to shout again!”

Just as Xia Yuan finished speaking, she suddenly heard Xiang Bing’s deafening shout.

“A—Fang—”

Xiang Bing’s shout made the fountain shoot up several meters, splashing water onto some boys nearby. They waved their fists and cursed at Xiang Bing, who cheerfully waved back.

……

Lin You Xi, Xia Yuan, and Mei Fang were rendered speechless by Xiang Bing. Finally, Lin You Xi cleared her throat and corrected, “I might have misread the information. This is not the correct spring for the sound fountain. It’s just a similar name.”

Mei Fang clapped and gave a thumbs up, “To the point, incisive.”

The glass skywalk was the only paid experience purchased during the climb.

For the first challenge of crossing the mountain glass bridge, the boys confidently pushed each other, while many girls were so scared their legs turned weak. One by one, they held onto Xiang Bing’s coat tails, trembling and closing their eyes as they moved forward.

……

Xia Yuan and Lin You Xi stood on either side, curiously watching Mei Fang rubbing his temples.

“A-Fang, why aren’t you moving forward?”

Mei Fang was startled by the girls’ calls. He quickly put his hands in his pockets and looked far away.

“I’m… looking at the distant scenery. It’s beautiful.”

“It’s not like we haven’t done this before. If you’re afraid of heights, just hold the sisters’ hands. There’s nothing to be embarrassed about.”

Xia Yuan tried to pull Mei Fang’s hand out of his pocket, but Mei Fang was too proud to let go.

Lin You Xi teased from behind, “If you get so scared that you wet yourself, it wouldn’t be worth it.”

“Exactly, bed-wetting king?”

“Hey! What are you two talking about… Ugh, there’s nothing to be afraid of. Watch me finish this in no time.”

Mei Fang walked confidently on the glass skywalk, while Xia Yuan and Lin You Xi watched him all the way.

Step by step.

Five steps.

Six, six, six—

Ahead, Xiang Bing and others were having fun, but Mei Fang felt the glass skywalk shaking. He instinctively glanced down at the transparent path, and immediately felt terrified. He grabbed whatever he could, one hand grabbing Xiang Bing’s cold object, the other a soft one.

Mei Fang grabbed Lin You Xi’s palm, while Xia Yuan let out a yelp, blushing as she pulled away Mei Fang’s hand.

“A-Fang, you pervert! Where are you grabbing?”

“Sorry, sorry…” Mei Fang apologized nervously with his eyes closed.

Xia Yuan always saw Mei Fang as strong, reliable, and proactive. Occasionally, when he showed his weaknesses, she found it endearing. She wasn’t truly disgusted by Mei Fang, and after a playful reprimand, she wrapped her arm around Mei Fang’s, “Alright, let’s finish this skywalk together. Don’t look down.”

“If you really need to look at something,” Lin You Xi whispered in Mei Fang’s ear, “look at me or Yuan Yuan.”

Sigh, there’s no helping it, they really love this…

Mei Fang often appeared timid in high-stimulus activities. Initially, he might be a bit scared, but later, it was mostly for show.

It also helped deepen the bond between the childhood friends. Why not?

Haha, well, it’s just me…

Mei Fang was feeling proud of his water-carrying skills when Xiang Bing suddenly shouted his name from across the mountain. Mei Fang opened his eyes to see the vast and beautiful landscape of his country, nearly collapsing.

Mei Fang’s timid behavior sparked laughter among the students.

Liu Xiaoyu had been walking behind Xia Yuan and the others, observing the interactions between Mei Fang and the two childhood friends. She felt relieved.

Although she knew Mei Fang and Xia Yuan, Lin You Xi had a deep bond, she hadn’t seen them interact like a couple. While they were intimate, it didn’t feel like a romantic relationship but rather a familial closeness.

But today, Mei Fang seemed to lean towards a romantic vibe when alone with the two.

Whether it was with Xia Yuan or Lin You Xi, Liu Xiaoyu could bless and accept it. But if he was just using one childhood friend while hiding it from the other, that would be unforgivable behavior.

But now, it seemed that even these supposedly intimate actions in front of the other person were acceptable.

Since holding hands or whispering didn’t seem to matter, it must just be a habit between childhood friends.

Maybe… I’m overthinking it?

Liu Xiaoyu walked on the skywalk, subconsciously looking down at her right hand, which Mei Fang had held.

Hmm…

After a long climb, Xiang Bing reached the summit first.

“At last—”

Xiang Bing put down the guitar and greedily breathed in the air, “Is this the famous Blue Sky Pool?”

……

“The lake at this altitude, you told me this is a Heavenly Lake?”

“No! It’s not as beautiful as the mountains and waters of Shennongjia. I climbed so high just to see this! Sniff…”

“Don’t expect too much from city attractions. You won’t be disappointed.”

Mei Fang patted Xiang Bing’s back to comfort her, “Heavenly Lake is just a bonus. We came mainly for camping and watching the sunrise, right?”

“Yes, yes, camping!”

The equipment for setting up tents was surprisingly heavy. Before renting, Mei Fang and the others had arranged for the equipment to be transported up the mountain via cable car. After coordinating with the staff, everyone started setting up the tents and distributing sleeping bags under their guidance.

Setting up tents was a new experience for many students. Everyone was enthusiastic and willing to work together, regardless of gender. By the time the tents were set up, almost everyone was exhausted.

“Phew… Are we really going to spend the night in such a desolate place on top of the mountain? How will we manage the restroom?”

Lin You Xi explained, “There’s a public toilet eastward. There should be shops nearby selling food and drinks. Hot water is free. Anyone who needs it can go.”

“I want to go, I want to go! I’ve been walking for so long, I’m almost starving. I want instant noodles!”

“Let’s go together and borrow hot water!”

“Is it appropriate to borrow hot water without buying anything?”

“But it’s on the mountaintop, so everything will be exorbitantly priced.”

“That’s true… I don’t have much money on me.”

Xia Yuan, Lin You Xi, Xiang Bing, and Liu Xiaoyu were assigned to the same tent. After finishing their tasks, Xiang Bing brought instant noodles to get hot water. Xia Yuan had finished the hot water in her thermos.

“Let’s go together and get some hot water! We can buy something while we’re at it.”

“I won’t go.”

Lin You Xi waved her hand, breathing heavily, “I’m a bit tired. Let me rest for a moment.”

“Then let A-Fang stay and keep you company. He probably has nothing to do.”

Xia Yuan asked Mei Fang to stay with Lin You Xi. Since Mei Fang had nothing to do, he went to their tent to chat with her. The tent was a small enclosed space, and Lin You Xi naturally leaned against Mei Fang’s shoulder to rest.

After a while, Lin You Xi slowly stood up, waking Mei Fang who had been napping.

“…What’s wrong? Are you going out?”

Lin You Xi nodded, “I want to go outside and breathe some fresh air. Can you accompany me?”

“Sure.”

Mei Fang followed Lin You Xi around the lakeside of the Blue Sky Pool. They didn’t say much along the way. Only when they were a distance from the campsite did Lin You Xi turn around to look at Mei Fang.

“Did you have fun today?”

“Mmm… I was more tired than happy.”

“Even though you played so many games with Yuan Yuan, you still say that.”

Lin You Xi’s tone carried a hint of annoyance, and Mei Fang understood she was referring to his absence in the morning activities.

“If you want to play, next time we can all join those team-building games at our studio. It can be fun too.”

“Mmm… That works, but it feels like it’s too far away?”

Lin You Xi smiled and approached Mei Fang, “I… want it now.”

Mei Fang knew Lin You Xi didn’t mean any of the team-building games. He looked back nervously; there weren’t many people around, and Lin You Xi had brought him to a remote area.

“So, you… were pretending to be tired?”

“It depends on what you’re doing.”

As she spoke, Lin You Xi wrapped her arms around Mei Fang’s neck.

“My energy is pretty much drained from the climb.”

“But… this…”

Lin You Xi pressed closely against Mei Fang, then cupped his cheek with one hand.

“My face is sweaty and a bit dirty.”

“So is mine.”

She leaned toward Mei Fang’s lips, trying various methods and techniques.

Facing the clear and blue lakeside, she engaged in intimate contact with Mei Fang, who gradually got into it as well, holding hands tightly with Lin You Xi.

Lin You Xi’s passionate intimacy was relentless, and Mei Fang felt slightly suffocated, but he wanted to give Lin You Xi the best experience. So he maintained this slight sense of suffocation, holding her tighter.

However, just as Mei Fang and Lin You Xi were getting intimate, a girl inadvertently witnessed this scene.

“SX, what were you doing standing there on the slope? Did you see anything interesting?” Xiang Bing curiously asked Liu Xiaoyu on the way back to the tent.

“I… was just looking at the scenery.” Liu Xiaoyu nervously tucked her disheveled hair behind her ear, “The view of the Heavenly Lake is nice.”

“Did you see a couple kissing?” Xia Yuan teased, “It seems like a good place for couples.”

Liu Xiaoyu vigorously shook her head, “No, no! I didn’t see anything.”

What… What should I do now…

(End of Chapter)