Chapter 318

Chapter 318: Mei Fang Fell

“Hmm…”

On the eve of their trip to Jiangcheng, Xia Yuan’s mother, Yu Ling, was trying on her beautiful clothes in front of a full-length mirror and sharing with her husband, Xia Xun.

“Husband, do you think I look better if I wear this white dress to Jiangcheng?”

“Um… sure… good.”

“What about this one?”

Xia Xun looked up at his wife, nodded, and said,

“This one is nice too.”

Yu Ling seemed somewhat displeased, “It feels like you’re being very casual today.”

“Huh? Really? Am I?”

“Yes! Of course.”

Even though Xia Yuan was almost an adult, she still acted quite cute and innocent, like a schoolgirl, “You used to look me in the eyes when you commented on my outfits.”

“… Actually, I have some reservations.”

Xia Xun sighed, “If only Yuan Yuan were still with Mei Fang, we could just go see her. But now that they’ve broken up, and we plan to go out as two families, what’s going on?”

“Just because they broke up now doesn’t mean they won’t get back together. They’ve been together for so long, it’s not something that can be cut off easily. You should be more open-minded. Fangfang used to be my student, and I know his character well.”

Yu Ling put her arm around her husband, “And besides, it was Yuan Yuan who proposed the breakup. She’s the one who ended things with Fangfang. We have no reason to blame him, right?”

“Although… he got together with You Xi from the neighbor’s house too quickly, it seems premeditated.”

“You’ve always had issues with Fangfang, now you’re regretting finding out he’s popular?”

“No… I just think it’s better for kids to avoid dating too young.”

“Even if she doesn’t date, she’s not your little baby anymore.”

Yu Ling smiled, “Yuan Yuan is already a grown-up girl, economically independent, and doesn’t need us to protect her. She can take care of herself. Plus, she has two childhood friends supporting her. Isn’t that right?”

“That’s true… but…”

“Alright, nothing to worry about. Pick out your clothes and get ready!”

Today was the first time Mei Fang and Lin You Xi officially met each other’s parents after getting together, and also the first time Mei Fang and Xia Yuan met their parents after breaking up. The public situations were different, so their strategies when facing their parents were also different.

Lin You Xi, having the advantage of home court, didn’t need to be particularly cautious when talking to Xia Xun and Xiao Xiaoxia, who was half-motherly towards her.

However, she needed to interact more with Xia Yuan’s parents to avoid giving them a feeling of ‘I took your daughter’s boyfriend.’ Therefore, she shouldn’t be too affectionate with Mei Fang in front of them.

As for Xia Yuan, who initiated the breakup, she should avoid appearing distant with Mei Fang during interactions, which would make his parents feel resentful, thinking ‘you rejected my son, don’t regret it later.’ Thus, she should be closer to Mei Fang.

Xia Xun was a man who valued punctuality and his daughter. Although Baizhou City was closer to Jiangcheng than Baimei County, they were still the first to arrive.

Mei Fang and Xia Yuan were waiting together in the cold wind for Xia Xun and Yu Ling to arrive, as usual. Since there had been a light snowfall the day before, the roads were slippery. Xia Yuan, wearing cotton boots, stumbled while walking, and Mei Fang gallantly supported her.

Seeing Mei Fang’s bear gloves, Xia Yuan couldn’t help smiling, “Aifang, you’re quite cunning. Are these gloves the birthday gift I gave you last year?”

“Oh… really? I can’t remember.”

Mei Fang scratched his head, “You’ve given me so many gifts, how could I remember which one was when?”

“You’re such a playboy! Even forgetting the gifts from your girlfriend.”

Xia Yuan tapped Mei Fang’s head, and Mei Fang, not wanting to lose, removed his gloves and gently pulled down Xia Yuan’s collar, taking out a necklace from his sweater.

“Do you remember when I gave you this heart-shaped pendant? You’ve worn it for years.”

“Oh… um…”

Xia Yuan thought for a moment, “I think it was the year before last… it wasn’t a birthday gift, it was when we three went shopping on Han Street.”

“That’s wrong, think again.”

“Wasn’t it then? I remember I envied the one you gave You Xi because it was a birthday gift, so I didn’t ask you for it… but you saw through my thoughts and secretly gave me a new one…”

“That did happen, but you got the timing wrong.”

Mei Fang pinched Xia Yuan’s cheek, “See, even you can’t remember.”

“Our memory is much better than yours.”

“That’s true…”

Mei Fang carefully zipped up Xia Yuan’s coat. At that moment, a black BMW SUV slowly drove by. Xia Yuan saw the license plate and hurriedly stepped over Mei Fang, waving excitedly at her parents. In her excitement, she slipped and nearly fell flat on her bottom.

At this critical moment, Mei Fang quickly moved forward, holding her arm with one hand and supporting her behind with the other. Xia Yuan, panicking, swayed and fell backward into Mei Fang’s arms, causing him to fall onto his bottom in a pile.

“Pain… pain… pain…”

“Aifang, Aifang, are you okay?”

Xia Yuan anxiously got up from Mei Fang and helped him stand. At the same time, Yu Ling, Xia Yuan’s mother, hurriedly came out of the black sedan, asking about Mei Fang’s condition and helping him up.

“Are you okay, Aifang?”

“I’m fine, Teacher Yu… you’ve worked hard.”

“Really? No kidding? Did you hurt yourself? Do you have any bruise ointment at home? Let me help you.”

“No, no! Mom, Aifang is old enough to take care of himself. Let’s talk about it when we get home. I’ll help Aifang with it then.”

“But You Xi is at home, isn’t it inappropriate for you to take care of him?”

“Oh… yeah… sorry, let You Xi help.”

While Xia Yuan was speaking, she secretly massaged Mei Fang’s bottom. Though this wasn’t part of a script, Mei Fang’s timely action to protect Xia Yuan inadvertently caught the attention of her parents, especially her father Xia Xun.

It seems that this kid still has feelings for my daughter. His reaction just now proves everything.

I should use this visit to ask my daughter why she abandoned Aifang…

Teacher Yu and Xia Yuan supported Mei Fang back home. Xia Xun silently carried the luggage that should have been carried by Mei Fang. The four of them took the elevator, and Lin You Xi, wearing an apron and a ponytail, opened the door to welcome them.

“Uncle Xia, Auntie Xia, long time no see, please come in—Oh, what happened to Aifang?”

Xia Yuan explained beside her, “Aifang slipped outside and hurt his bottom.”

“Let me take a look.”

“No… I can handle it myself…”

“That’s not right, you can’t reach it. Let me help.”

Lin You Xi supported Mei Fang into the inner room. Xia Yuan habitually wanted to follow and help Mei Fang apply ointment as usual. However, Lin You Xi suddenly turned around and reminded her,

“Yuan Yuan, go help your parents and serve them. When Uncle Mei and Auntie come, we can start dinner.”

“Uh… okay.”

At this moment, Xia Yuan suddenly remembered her public identity.

Damn, I have to act as the ex-girlfriend again.

It was actually me who made Aifang slip and fall… I should be the one to take care of him…

Xia Yuan felt a bit melancholic inside.

The cover for the college volume will be previewed next. Everyone can look forward to it.

(End of Chapter)