Chapter 270

Chapter 270 – Misfortune at Home

In the few days that Xia Yuan and Lin You Xi spent as guests at the Mei family’s home, they didn’t go out specifically to play. Most of the time, they spent it with the family.

Xia Yuan and Lin You Xi would accompany Xiang Xiaoxia for shopping and buying New Year’s goods. They would also spend time with Mei Ya, doing homework, playing games, and building model airplanes.

Besides that, they helped Mei Lijun plant flowers and water them, listening to him share knowledge about courtyard arrangements and flower cultivation.

Mei Lijun, in his middle age, no longer had the same work enthusiasm he did when he was in his early thirties. Having been at the deputy section level for several years without any significant changes, it was quite normal.

For Mei Lijun, having a stable job and spending more time with his family was already a very satisfying state. He had no greater ambitions.

It was obvious that Xia Yuan and Lin You Xi were more attentive when they were with the Meis than with their own families. Especially Xia Yuan’s change; if Xia Xun saw this scene, he would be shocked for a hundred years.

This was part of the trio’s plan.

They all wanted to leave a good impression on the three families’ parents so that when faced with a choice, none of them could be easily discarded, gradually allowing their relationship to be accepted.

Even without this goal, Mei Fang’s parents were reasonable and interesting people. Xia Yuan and Lin You Xi had always been cared for by them, and their affection was genuine.

Because of the two young women, Mei Fang often felt like a transparent person in his own home.

But seeing them warmly making dumplings together in front of their parents and sister, Mei Fang felt quite happy inside.

He couldn’t help but imagine that in a few years, he might see his children with Xia Yuan and Lin You Xi, enjoying the warmth and happiness in front of their parents.

“What are you smiling about? So happily.”

Noticing Mei Fang lost in thought, Xia Yuan sat next to him, curiously looking at him. Mei Fang smiled and said:

“I was thinking… I’m such a lucky man, to have two such excellent girls like you.”

“Humph! Of course you’re lucky!”

Xia Yuan leaned against Mei Fang’s shoulder, gently shaking him. “With such excellent girls liking you and willing to be with you, you must cherish it. Don’t do anything to hurt me or You Xi, understand?”

“What kind of talk is this… Do I really need you to remind me of such things?”

Mei Fang gently rubbed Xia Yuan’s nose. “I can’t give you my whole heart, only to share it between you two. That’s already unfair to you.”

“That’s not how it works!”

Xia Yuan shook her head to correct him. “Because you have to satisfy both me and You Xi, it’s not a 50-50 split of love, but rather a 100% split of 200% love!”

Mei Fang found this idea intriguing. He tilted his head and asked Xia Yuan:

“Then, do you think I’ve reached 200% in loving you two now?”

Xia Yuan’s big eyes rolled around. She first held her chin in thought, then stood up, patted Mei Fang’s shoulder, and whispered something into his ear.

At this moment, Xiang Xiaoxia was watching the interaction between Xia Yuan and Mei Fang while making dumplings. Seeing Xia Yuan get up from beside Mei Fang, she watched Xia Yuan walk away with a smile, as if no one else was there, which made her heart tighten.

Then she saw Xia Yuan leave the living room, followed by Mei Fang.

…

Xiang Xiaoxia glanced at Lin You Xi, who was focused on making dumplings, wanting to ask her something, but hesitated. She felt uncomfortable.

From what she observed, Mei Fang treated the two young women equally, but Xia Yuan seemed more proactive and closer to Mei Fang.

This had been the case for years, but Xia Yuan clearly didn’t know about Mei Fang and Lin You Xi’s relationship, still being as close to her son as before.

She speculated that Mei Fang and Lin You Xi didn’t want to hurt Xia Yuan’s feelings and thus kept their relationship secret, but prolonging it wasn’t good either.

Although she said she wouldn’t interfere in the children’s affairs, Xiang Xiaoxia decided to find a time to talk to her son about how he planned to handle the situation with the two young women.

Children at this age were sensitive and delicate about relationships. Even though they had a ten-year friendship, handling it wrong could lead to irreparable regrets.

Xia Yuan was obedient, and You Xi was sensible. Hurting either of them would be bad.

Meanwhile, Mei Fang was called out by Xia Yuan. The two walked around the small courtyard of Mei Fang’s house. They pretended to be relaxed, and as they passed a hidden corner of the courtyard, Xia Yuan turned back, waiting for Mei Fang to come closer.

“Now, I’ll represent both You Xi and myself to test if A Fang loves us to 200%.”

“Do you have standards?”

“No, I decide!”

“So, in short… As long as I please You Xi, it meets the criteria, right?”

Mei Fang moved closer to Xia Yuan, pushing her against the wall. Then he slowly hugged her, their noses touching. They went through the usual routine of cuddling, hugging, rubbing, licking, and kissing.

After professional guidance from You Xi, Xia Yuan had started to adapt to the upgraded kiss phase and would actively respond to Mei Fang’s advances.

However, most of the time, she remained more passive, almost lying back and letting Mei Fang take care of her.

Of course, Mei Fang enjoyed maintaining control when with Xia Yuan because he could try more techniques, and Xia Yuan always cooperated well, unlike You Xi, who tried to take the lead.

The sweet intimacy outdoors in winter had a special warmth, especially after holding back for so many days, which felt incredibly magical and hard to resist.

This must be what they call the feeling of a long separation surpassing the first kiss.

After their intimate moment, Mei Fang held Xia Yuan’s flushed face, breathing warm air onto each other, filled with tenderness.

“How much should I rate this?”

“Hmm… About 199%.”

Xia Yuan lightly squeezed Mei Fang’s hand, smiling. “I deducted 1% to prevent you from getting too proud.”

“Looks like I need to work harder then!”

Mei Fang teased Xia Yuan for a while, then got down to business:

“Yuan Yuan, you’ve been here for almost a week, and we haven’t told our parents yet… When do you plan to tell them about us?”

“Well… actually…”

Xia Yuan sighed, mumbling, “I’m worried your mother likes You Xi more than me. If she finds out we’re together, she might be unhappy, even dislike me because of You Xi. Also, we’re still high school students, and telling Aunt Xiang might make her think I led you astray.”

“Hmm… I hadn’t considered that point.”

Mei Fang thought for a moment. “Though Mom does get along better with You Xi, that doesn’t mean she dislikes you, right?”

“Mm… I know, but—”

Mei Fang kissed Xia Yuan again. “Relax, Yuan Yuan… I’ve seen how my parents treat you. Though it might be sudden, they will definitely bless us…”

“Give me some courage then…”

Xia Yuan held Mei Fang’s hand. “I’ll talk to You Xi and Aunt Xiang about this in a couple of days—”

“Okay.”

Mei Fang drew closer to Xia Yuan again.

Unbeknownst to them, Xiang Xiaoxia was drying clothes on the balcony above, noticing Mei Fang and Xia Yuan.

Though she couldn’t hear their conversation clearly, she saw their intimate scene below.

Seeing her son truly become a two-timing scoundrel, Xiang Xiaoxia felt as if the world had collapsed. She nearly stumbled.

At that moment, all she could think about was one phrase—

Misfortune at home.

(The End)