Chapter 253

Chapter 253: Continuing to Balance

After officially confirming their romantic relationship and the order in which they would go public, Xia Yuan and Mei Fang no longer needed to be secretive about their affection.

This also meant she could finally hold hands, hug, and be intimate with Mei Fang as a couple without the fear of being caught!

Of course, she didn’t feel the need to flaunt their relationship or specifically tell anyone about it.

But…

But…

Me and Ah Fang are really together!

It’s so happy… Aww!

Since that evening after school, Xia Yuan had been tightly holding onto Mei Fang’s hand.

Not just holding his hand, but intertwining their fingers tightly!

Xia Yuan and Mei Fang walked home hand in hand, her looking extremely happy.

However, Mei Fang noticed that Lin You Xi was keeping some distance from them, making him feel a bit uncomfortable.

“You Xi, why are you standing so far away?”

“Now that you two are together, I need to keep some distance. Otherwise, people might misunderstand.”

“You can walk closer to Yuan Yuan, and nobody will say anything.”

“That wouldn’t be right. This is your public couple time; if I get too close, it might affect Yuan Yuan’s experience.”

“No, no! You Xi, come over here.”

Xia Yuan held tightly onto Mei Fang with one hand and onto Lin You Xi with the other, swaying happily.

“Xia Yuan’s wings have spread!”

This girl sure likes to cause a commotion…

Currently, Xia Yuan was completely free from the torment of studies. She exuded youthful vitality all over.

She had been unhappy for a long time due to her studies and feeling inferior to You Xi, but under Mei Fang’s encouragement, she gradually regained confidence through music.

Seeing this carefree and happy gesture, Mei Fang couldn’t help but recall the carefree childhood he spent with them.

“Yuan Yuan, do you want to try the bun hairstyle sometime?”

“Huh? Why are you suddenly talking about this…”

“When you were little, you really liked that style, didn’t you?”

Mei Fang smiled slightly, “I thought, if I could date a bun-haired Yuan Yuan, it would make me feel like I’m back in my childhood.”

“How can you suddenly sound so naughty!”

At this moment, Lin You Xi whispered in Xia Yuan’s ear, “This is your boyfriend’s first request. You probably shouldn’t refuse.”

“Just because he’s my boyfriend doesn’t mean I have to fulfill every request! Besides… even if it’s a childhood friend’s request, I would still agree…”

Xia Yuan hummed, “Since Ah Fang is asking so nicely, I can try tying my hair up for you this weekend…”

“I’m looking forward to it!”

Mei Fang gave a thumbs-up, then Xia Yuan coughed and mumbled, “Speaking of which… I went through so much trouble to dress up for you, you should give me something in return, right?”

“What does Yuan Yuan want as a reward?”

“Teach me… teach me that.”

Xia Yuan murmured to Mei Fang, “The one you and You Xi demonstrated today.”

Today was the anniversary of Xia Yuan and Mei Fang’s relationship, so Lin You Xi didn’t plan on splitting their time with Mei Fang. She left them alone to be intimate.

When they arrived at their usual meeting spot in the neighborhood, Xia Yuan faced Mei Fang and sat on his lap, hugging him tightly so he could bury himself in her arms.

“Your reaction is so quick today?”

Xia Yuan pinched Mei Fang’s cheek, “Do you think you can do other things now that we’re a couple?”

“It’s not like I don’t have such thoughts… But let’s wait until everyone grows up.”

“But isn’t that just the same as before?”

Xia Yuan held Mei Fang’s hand and placed it in her embrace.

“We can… be a little more intimate, what do you think?”

“Uh… yeah…”

Mei Fang could feel the heat from their closeness, Xia Yuan gently rubbed her nose against his cheek, starting to get into the rhythm.

Mei Fang was initially hesitant, afraid of misunderstanding his actions, so he proceeded cautiously.

Xia Yuan’s moans made Mei Fang lose control, quickly leading them to see the truth You Xi had shown him.

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Their tender moments made them oblivious to the passage of time. By the time they hurriedly left the pavilion, Lin You Xi was already gone.

Mei Fang checked his phone and learned that You Xi had gone back to inform her mother Liang Meijuan and would cover for them later.

Late-night snack, brushing teeth, studying.

Their senior high school life seemed normal on the surface.

After Liang Meijuan retired to her room, they resumed their earlier conversation.

First, Lin You Xi nudged Mei Fang, then she propped her chin and smiled at Xia Yuan, “How did Ah Fang treat you tonight?”

“Mmm… very well.”

Xia Yuan blushed, “Ah Fang treats me well, kissing is really interesting.”

“But no matter how interesting, you can’t stay out so long. If I kept waiting for you, my mom would get worried.”

“Sorry, sorry, I’ll pay attention next time.”

“It’s not Ah Fang’s fault, it’s mine… I asked too much.”

Xia Yuan apologized to Lin You Xi, “I got a bit carried away, it’s my fault.”

“Mmm… I wasn’t blaming you.”

Lin You Xi stroked her lower lip, thinking, “Now that you’ve confirmed your relationship, why haven’t you made it public yet?”

“Do we need to tell everyone?”

“This isn’t what I meant. I just thought you could share it with some close friends, like Xiao Xue…”

“This…”

Xia Yuan pondered, “Mmm… ha, it’s better to let it happen naturally.”

“Mmm… that makes sense too.”

Lin You Xi seemed more hurried today, or perhaps more proactive in pushing something forward.

This made Mei Fang feel a bit uneasy amidst the happiness with Yuan Yuan, as if something was amiss.

After everyone finished washing up and went to bed, Mei Fang lay in the room for a while. His phone lit up with a message from Lin You Xi.

[Are you asleep?]

Mei Fang quickly replied, [Not yet… What’s up?]

Then there was no response from Lin You Xi.

Mei Fang thought for a moment, got up from the bed, turned on the bedside lamp, and opened the door, seeing Lin You Xi standing outside, seemingly ready to knock.

“…”

“…”

Looking at the flustered Lin You Xi, Mei Fang gently hugged her.

Lin You Xi seemed to relax a bit, gently pinching Mei Fang’s cheek, followed by some routine intimacy.

Clearly, emotions needed to be carefully nurtured at any time. Even if they became lovers with Yuan Yuan, balancing their relationships was still necessary…

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