Chapter 33

Chapter 33: The Small Lottery Ticket

Mei Fang was sent back home, and when he opened the door, only his sister Mei Ya welcomed him back. His parents were still discussing watching TV.

Little Mei Ya tightly hugged Mei Fang and continued to pamper him.

“Brother, where did you go today… We were all so worried about you, I even thought you didn’t want me as your sister anymore.”

“I never expected my little sister to care for me the most…”

Although Mei Fang had long outgrown needing his parents’ affection, it was unprecedented for them to be so indifferent. He couldn’t help but complain:

“What’s wrong with you? My son went missing for a whole day without any word… Did you not worry about my safety at all?”

“I find it funny that you say this. Since kindergarten, when have you ever made us parents worry?”

Mei Lijun yawned and stretched lazily. “Alright, let’s stop joking. We were looking for Xia Yuan’s parents too. We were worried for a while, but then we heard you and Xia Yuan were at her grandmother’s house, so there was no need to worry.”

“At least give us a call to let us know?”

After saying this, Mei Fang felt childish.

This inexplicable feeling of grievance must be due to his physical condition as a child?

“Alright, alright… Mei Fang, stop complaining. Are you hungry? If you are, there are dumplings in the fridge. If you want some, you can take them yourself… Oh, Mom will cook them for you.”

“You were definitely trying to make me cook just now!”

“By the way, Mei Fang, let’s not talk about this…” Xiang Xiaxia asked, “What happened at Xia Yuan’s house? Tell your mom and dad about it.”

“Yes! Brother! How is Sister Yuan Yuan? Tell us quickly.”

Little Mei Ya’s eyes sparkled, clearly showing that the whole family was eager to hear the gossip.

Although Mei Fang’s parents were usually optimistic in their previous life, he had never noticed they had such a playful side.

It must be because they were too poor in their previous life to be playful.

Mei Fang briefly told his family about Xia Yuan running away from home, except for his own instigation, the entire process seemed reasonable.

“I’ve heard before that Old Xia’s hotel has been losing money for the past two years. It turns out it’s true.”

Mei Lijun pondered, “If he really sells the hotel, would he be able to pay off his debts? They used to be so wealthy, I wonder how they are doing now… But they should still be richer than us.”

“I think as long as everyone is safe, having enough money is fine. Like our family, living happily without any illness or pain, isn’t that enough?”

“Mom, I don’t agree with what you said.”

Little Mei Ya objected, “When was there enough money in our house? Last time, I wanted you to buy me that Barbie doll, but you didn’t.”

“You bought Rainbow Ponies last week.”

“That wasn’t what I wanted! It was… it was…”

Mei Ya pointed at her father, who was watching a play, and shouted, “Dad insisted on buying it for me!”

Mei Lijun clapped his hands and sang an adaptation of the song from *Nezha Legend* to counterattack:

“It’s her, it’s her, it’s her, it’s our daughter, Little Mei Ya!”

“Dad, you’re so annoying! Your singing is terrible!”

Mei Ya raised her little fist and hit her father’s face.

It seems filial piety is a fine tradition in the Mei family.

After rebirth, Mei Fang’s family life was always filled with joy. That small lottery ticket truly changed many things.

After all the commotion, Xiang Xiaxia suddenly called out to Mei Fang, “By the way, Mei Fang, it’s been a long time since you visited Grandma. This week is holiday, I’ll go find a kindergarten for Xiao Ya. Can you go to the hospital to visit Grandma instead?”

“Xiao Ya is going to kindergarten so early?”

“It’s not too early. I can’t keep taking care of her at home. Now that Mei Ya’s household registration is settled, she can start school.”

“How wonderful, finally — I can play with friends.”

Mei Ya was naturally outgoing and lively. At three years old, she was already a wild girl who wanted to play all day.

“What about Mom? What does Mom do?”

Xiang Xiaxia explained, “Dad works very hard. I’m too idle at home, I need to find a job, otherwise it wouldn’t be fair to him.”

…

The topic suddenly became heavy.

Mei Fang’s lottery ticket brought significant changes to the family.

First, the dozens of thousands won made his parents more loving;

Mei Fang bringing home Lin You Xi made his mother want a daughter, leading to the birth of Mei Ya;

The birth of the sister inevitably led to his mother quitting her job, which in his previous life lasted until Mei Fang went to high school.

Due to the unlimited love Mei Lijun and his wife had for their daughter, coupled with reduced income, Mei Fang’s previous earnings might not be enough?

Don’t worry, my dear mother. Next year is 2006!

As long as I can endure until the World Cup, I can sell my *Fantasy Westward Journey* account and buy hundreds of lottery tickets, contributing my mighty force to our small family!

Oh, right, who won the 2006 World Cup again…

First, eliminate my favorite team, the Panthos Eagles! In 2018, it was France; in 2014, Germany; in 2010, Holland… No, Spain!

In 2006, it looked like Italy…

By the way, Mei Fang is actually a fake football fan. He only watches matches involving the world superstar Mei Dong, whose name is similar to his.

Finally, after waiting for this Saturday, according to his mother’s instructions, Mei Fang went to the hospital to visit his grandmother.

His grandmother fell and fractured her leg while selling vegetables on the street recently, and now his grandfather was taking care of her.

In his previous life, Mei Fang initially thought his grandparents only loved their grandson, so he never liked these relatives and avoided visiting his mother’s relatives during holidays.

But after his grandfather passed away, his grandmother soon became immobile due to a brain hemorrhage, and his mother took care of her for a while.

During that period, Mei Fang heard many stories about his childhood from his grandmother, realizing that she had always cared deeply for him. The memories from his childhood were mostly exaggerated by his childish imagination.

Unfortunately, in his previous life, he never had the chance to properly spend time with his grandmother. By the time Mei Fang was preparing to go to college, her health had already deteriorated.

Mei Fang only remembered that before he left, his grandmother made a promise on her sickbed that he would bring a girlfriend to see her next time.

But in his previous life, Mei Fang never had the chance to fulfill that promise.

However, in this life, he had time.

Should… should he?

Mei Fang experienced his grandmother’s deep love for him in this life. She knew that his parents now loved Mei Ya very much, so she often gave him pocket money.

Grandparents grew vegetables at home, selling them in the market in the morning. Although they could not offer much, their concern was evident.

Mei Fang asked his mother for money to buy bananas and oranges. While waiting for the bus at the bus stop near his neighborhood, he happened to meet Lin You Xi coming towards their house.

I have collected everyone’s opinions, and they make sense. I have decided to update daily at 12:30 PM and 7:30 PM, starting tomorrow since I posted one chapter today at midnight! Please support me more, love me more, and read more. This is all to ensure that Mei Fang, Xia Yuan, and Lin You Xi have enough money to go to middle school!

(End of Chapter)