Chapter 256

Chapter 256: Is Affection Really That Interesting?

Snow Peng: 【Yuan, what’s up with your profile picture?】

Snow Peng: 【Grinning face with smiling eyes.jpg】

Snow Peng: 【And this, ‘Yuan Has Fang Bao’ and ‘Fang Has Yuan Bao’?】

Snow Peng: 【@Yuan Has Fang Bao @Fang Has Yuan Bao】

Upon seeing the new update from Xia Yuan, who was now under special attention, Snow Peng immediately got excited and started tagging Mei Fang and Xia Yuan in the core group of the Ximilu Studio.

Before they could reply, You Xi Lin suddenly sent a message.

Mountain Has Lin Xi: 【Yuan didn’t tell you? I thought she would have told you right away.】

Snow Peng felt a bit guilty for tagging her like that, worrying that You Xi Lin might get angry and leave the group. Unexpectedly, You Xi Lin responded sarcastically about her and Yuan’s friendship. Just as she was thinking of how to respond, Yue Xinyi asked a question and tagged everyone.

Everyone in the Ximilu Studio saw the messages, causing a stir in the group—

Snow Peng didn’t dare argue with the trio, including You Xi Lin, for fear of upsetting the client. She then turned to tease Yue Xinyi instead. Yue Xinyi ignored Snow Peng and kept tagging You Xi Lin, asking if it was real or not. Eventually, everyone waited for Xia Yuan’s official confirmation before believing Snow Peng’s words.

Snow Peng personally called Xia Yuan to congratulate him on securing Mei Fang, no longer bothered by what he had said about kissing before.

Yue Xinyi couldn’t understand why You Xi Lin hadn’t fought Xia Yuan for Mei Fang. Initially, You Xi Lin intended to brush off Yue Xinyi, but as they talked, she realized Yue Xinyi seemed close to breaking down. So, she typed to comfort her:

【Fang and Yuan being together isn’t the end of our story. I haven’t given up on being with Fang.】

This was the first time You Xi Lin revealed her inner thoughts to Yue Xinyi. Even though it was obvious, it was still uplifting news for Yue Xinyi, and her mood stabilized.

Guo Yun sent blessings to Xia Yuan and Mei Fang. To her, it didn’t matter who Mei Fang was with as long as he was happy. Liu Xiaoyu, however, was puzzled when she saw their couple nickname.

“Fang Has Yuan Bao” was a very interesting couple nickname.

At first glance, it represented Xia Yuan and Mei Fang’s relationship, showing that Yuan had Fang Bao and Fang had Yuan Bao.

But the “Has” also referred to You Xi Lin.

They just switched places, and You Xi Lin was always in the middle…

If Liu Xiaoyu didn’t know about the chaotic relationship between Mei Fang, Xia Yuan, and You Xi Lin, she wouldn’t have made such a deliberate association.

But if Mei Fang were to be exclusive with Xia Yuan, even though it would be a pity for You Xi Lin, it would be good news…

The Autumn Arts Festival was approaching again, and with the seniors moving up to third year, Liu Xiaoyu became the new leader of the礼仪司 (Etiquette Department).

Everyone respected Liu Xiaoyu not only for her high professional standards and friendly personality but also because of her status as a close friend of Xia Yuan, a ghost member of the Etiquette Department.

New students always had a strong interest in the school’s key figures, especially the legendary love story between Xia Yuan and Mei Fang, which had been ongoing for ten years. This was something every student wanted to learn about.

However, this was Liu Xiaoyu’s first time leading as a senior in organizing welcoming activities for the Etiquette Department.

Though the workload for welcoming guests and award ceremonies seemed light, there were many details to consider. The Etiquette Department represented the entire Jiangcheng First Attached High School, and as a leader, Liu Xiaoyu had higher standards for herself. To set an example for other members, she often practiced alone in the small bamboo grove near the school playground.

The bamboo grove was a large garden connected to a pavilion at its western end. It was where Mei Fang and Xia Yuan confessed their love, and where Mei Fang and You Xi Lin had recently been spending more time together.

Mei Fang’s public confession received blessings from Yuan supporters and neutral parties but faced strong criticism from Xi supporters.

In recent private work reports on C Station, Mei Fang was often criticized by Yue Xinyi, who also threw in a few jabs at Mei Fang. Clearly, she was upset about Mei Fang’s actions towards You Xi Lin.

From a normal person’s perspective, supporting a friend by speaking out was commendable, and daring to speak to the boss was even more courageous. Therefore, Mei Fang did not blame Yue Xinyi.

Moreover, Yue Xinyi knew her limits and did not discuss personal matters of the boss in the work group, especially considering the status of the young mistress in the hearts of C Station employees. Yue Xinyi tried to minimize any negative impact caused by her dissatisfaction.

For Mei Fang, however, he valued more the improvement in his and You Xi Lin’s moods than external opinions.

Now, the water had overflowed, and surface-level balancing was impossible. He still tried to balance privately.

Due to the time spent with Xia Yuan for relaxation after class and on the way home, Mei Fang and You Xi Lin added two new times for intimate moments—afternoon and evening.

From four to five in the afternoon, Jiangcheng First Attached High School had club activities, elective classes, class meetings, and comprehensive practice courses. Mei Fang and You Xi Lin went to the library to prepare for NOIP. After studying, they would spend about twenty minutes in the pavilion, which was their afternoon intimate time.

Occasionally, they needed to make decisions during this time, so they handled their work tasks efficiently, making each day quite busy. These moments of relaxation were important for them.

Initially, when they arrived at the pavilion, they would sit and chat before starting their intimate activities once they confirmed they were alone.

During their intimacy today, You Xi Lin asked Mei Fang about recent external evaluations.

“So… is Yue Xinyi still bothering you?”

“It’s better recently… maybe she’s just tired of it.”

“She’s a really loyal friend,” You Xi Lin said softly. “I only realized how much she values me when she confided in me recently.”

“Are you regretting not being closer to her before?”

“A little, but not too much.”

You Xi Lin placed her hand on Mei Fang’s chest, drawing circles. “Unlike Yuan, I don’t have much emotion to give. What I give to you and Yuan leaves me with nothing.”

“Mm… I understand. You’ve always said that having a few friends is enough. You told me that when we were in elementary school, remember?”

You Xi Lin shook her head. “I don’t like reminiscing about the past. I don’t want to remember.”

“After all, there’s a big difference between childhood and now, right—”

Mei Fang was about to say something when You Xi Lin covered his mouth and sat on his lap, looking somewhat annoyed.

“You’re trying to make me remember those embarrassing moments, aren’t you?”

“I wouldn’t dare talk about Miss’s embarrassing moments…”

“Doing something like confessing to two people at once, what else wouldn’t you dare…”

“This isn’t about—”

You Xi Lin didn’t want to waste time and kissed Mei Fang passionately.

You Xi Lin poured her affection into few people, only Mei Fang and Xia Yuan.

But the intensity of her affection was like a surging river, flooding Mei Fang with love. Though Mei Fang wasn’t good at expressing emotions, this almost suffocating feeling brought him a unique pleasure, leaving him deeply immersed.

“Pfft…”

After Mei Fang caught his breath, You Xi Lin clung to him again, her actions becoming more daring. This was an upgrade from their previous secret training sessions, aiming to maintain a delicate balance.

Just as their passion reached its peak, an untimely scream interrupted them.

Following the sound, Liu Xiaoyu appeared at the entrance of the pavilion.

…

Though he knew someone might find out eventually, Mei Fang didn’t expect the first person to discover them to be someone he knew. Mei Fang was ready to explain to Liu Xiaoyu, but she waved her hand and apologized first, interrupting him:

“Sorry… I disturbed you. I didn’t see anything. I’ll leave now.”

“Wait—”

Mei Fang was about to chase after her, but You Xi Lin held him back.

“It’s fine… Xiao Yu already knows.”

“Uh… Did you tell her?”

You Xi Lin nodded. “Because she noticed us being intimate before, I told her about our true relationship.”

After hearing You Xi Lin’s explanation, Mei Fang understood—

“So that’s why she’s been so cold to me lately.”

I knew it…

Liu Xiaoyu never believed that Mei Fang would choose only Xia Yuan or You Xi Lin.

Why does it keep happening to me!

Liu Xiaoyu now suspected she had a talent for catching people in compromising situations.

The scene was shocking for anyone who knew Xia Yuan and Mei Fang were together, but Liu Xiaoyu was more shocked by their audacity to be intimate at school.

Be mindful of the setting and image…

These two fools!

However, seeing that their relationship remained the same, Liu Xiaoyu relaxed slightly.

You Xi Lin leaning in Mei Fang’s arms, holding his face, lingered in her mind, making her cheeks flush.

After all, is affection really that interesting?

Even You Xi Lin was so engrossed in this feeling.

Or was it…

She didn’t dare think further. You Xi Lin was truly frightening.

Ugh, I’m so tired…

(End of Chapter)