Chapter 367

Chapter 367: I Will Not Lose to You!

Mei Fang’s family was preparing for a lunch gathering at home. Xiang Bingbing and Liu Xiaoyu were playing host in the living room with their gaming console.

The doorbell rang again shortly after. Xiang Bingbing ran to open the door and was greeted by a somewhat unfamiliar young man who also looked surprised to see her. He awkwardly raised his hand to greet her:

“Hello.”

“Oh, hello! Hello… You must be Zhang Ming, right? I’m Xiang Bingbing, Fang’s old classmate!”

Xiang Bingbing warmly invited Zhang Ming into the house. “Don’t be so formal, treat this as your own home, sit wherever you like!”

“Bingbing, why do you act like the hostess?”

Xia Yuan stood beside her, hands on hips, teasing Xiang Bingbing. Xiang Bingbing turned around, pulling her ponytail, grinning at Xia Yuan. “I’m just helping you entertain the guests!”

“Alright, I know you mean well… Zhang Ming, come in first. Is Xiaoyizi here?”

“She’s here! Move aside.”

Yue Xinyi bounced in and pushed Zhang Ming aside, then happily linked arms with Xia Yuan. “Long time no see, Yuan Yuan!”

“It really has been a long time!”

Girls always get happy easily. Yue Xinyi then greeted Xiang Bingbing. “Hello, hello, you must be Bingbing! We chat online often.”

“Yeah! You must be Xiaoyizi! You’re so cute!”

Yue Xinyi was the shortest among Mei Fang’s female friends, standing only about one meter fifty. She had to look up at Xiang Bingbing.

“You’re so tall and still so cute. Today I’ve learned something new!”

Though they rarely gossiped about Mei Fang and Lin You Xi anymore, Yue Xinyi still habitually kept an eye out for potential rivals for Lin You Xi.

Her height didn’t seem competitive at all; she appeared to be just a good friend of Mei Fang.

Zhang Ming struggled to find topics amidst the girls’ chitchat. He awkwardly changed shoes and sat on the sofa. Liu Xiaoyu, the well-behaved girl, smiled and greeted him, then went to make tea for him.

At that moment, Mei Fang was still in the kitchen helping Lin You Xi. Seeing his friends arrive, he poked his head out and was delighted to see Yue Xinyi:

“Wow, isn’t this my dear Operations Director, Little Yizi from C Station? It’s been ages!”

“What Operations Director? Now I don’t deserve… I’m just a new employee at Yuxi Entertainment. Didn’t I sign the contract recently?”

“Before, you were minors and couldn’t work. Now you’ve officially signed the contract, but as a trainee. However, everyone knows you’re a founding member of C Station, the big boss of the Operations Department. Fengling even discusses operation strategies with you.”

“I’m just a figurehead. Fengling handles much more than me. And didn’t you hire some auntie recently? I saw her vying for the Operations Director position too. Fengling said she often contacts her.”

“Vying for the position is an exaggeration. She’s just in charge of the operations for Fang Library, coming to C Station to learn and exchange experiences. Forget about the Operations Director; I’m saving the COO position for you. If someone else gets it, nobody will be satisfied! Oh, have you seen the design for the next-gen group leader? It looks very similar to you.”

“Not at all… I’m not that kind of hot-tempered loli! By the way, I’m not happy with this. I told Fengling to discuss it with the art department and got a revised version.”

“When you’re directing the Operations Manager, Fengling, don’t forget you’re a ‘new employee.’”

“That… Fengling is also my protégé.”

Yue Xinyi and Mei Fang always talked about work when they met. This was their usual interaction. Previously, Mei Fang had complained that only Yue Xinyi showed managerial talent among their initial development team, while others did not.

The leader of the Operations Department needed strong social skills, which Yue Xinyi possessed. As the fourth most recognized employee at C Station, core employees respected her status, especially those in the Operations Department, who viewed her as their leader.

Yue Xinyi’s current weakness was her lack of familiarity with the rapidly expanding business, as everyone had been busy with college entrance exams. Additionally, she lacked external connections.

Fengling was a capable assistant, skilled at supporting operations. However, it was too early for Yue Xinyi, who had yet to leave campus, to build external connections. From a personal perspective, Mei Fang preferred using his trusted protégés. Yue Xinyi’s status as the leader also made her a brand ambassador for the company.

She studied marketing in university, which benefited her future career.

“Alright… both of you, stop talking about work when you meet. Isn’t today for relaxation?”

Lin You Xi brought dishes to the table and smiled at Mei Fang and Yue Xinyi. “Sit down, I’ll finish cooking lunch soon.”

“Mmm—Youxi! You ungrateful thing, why haven’t you contacted me in so long!”

Yue Xinyi rushed to her old classmate and former leader, and Lin You Xi did not mind, allowing Yue Xinyi to pat her shoulder.

Previously, she respected and adored Lin You Xi. Now, they interacted like old friends. Lin You Xi explained her recent coldness:

“I’ve been busy with work. Plus, I broke up with Fang. I really didn’t feel like chatting with others.”

…

Xiang Bingbing and Liu Xiaoyu were stunned at first, then understood.

There were still people unaware of their three-way relationship…

Zhang Ming was the only one who knew, except for Yue Xinyi, who was usually bullied by her. Seeing Yue Xinyi’s shocked expression, he felt a soaring joy.

“Yeah, I guess… I thought you three lived together, so I assumed your relationship was still good.”

“Of course it is, how could it not be?”

Xia Yuan patted Yue Xinyi’s shoulder with a smile. “Come, sit over here. Let’s play games together. Youxi will finish cooking soon.”

“Speaking of it, where’s Guo Yun?”

Mei Fang hit Zhang Ming’s head, who was laughing nearby. “Didn’t I ask you to pick her up? Why is only Xiaoyizi here?”

“Guo Yun said not to trouble you, she’d take a taxi. How could I force her?”

“So that’s why you’re single…”

“You’re single too.”

Yue Xinyi, passing by them, couldn’t help but tease Mei Fang. Mei Fang and Zhang Ming exchanged glances, then Mei Fang asked:

“So, where is Guo Yun now?”

“I’ll call her… Ah, I don’t have her new number.”

“So you’re really unreliable…”

Mei Fang took out his phone, ready to call Guo Yun, but Xia Yuan’s phone rang first.

“Hello, Yunyun? You… Are you stuck in traffic? Should we eat first? How long will it take? Hmm… Alright, I’ll tell Youxi to save some for you. No worries, don’t be polite… Maybe you’ll catch up before we finish.”

Xia Yuan hung up and approached Mei Fang. “Guo Yun is still stuck in traffic. She said we should eat first.”

“Don’t worry, Youxi hasn’t finished lunch…”

Mei Fang was speaking when Xiang Bingbing waved at him.

“Fang! How do you play this game? Xiaoyu and I can’t figure it out.”

“There’s nothing to it, let Zhang Ming teach you.”

“This is my first time seeing it!”

“Zhang Ming, as a man, you should trust your gaming skills, understand?”

“Whether it’s Fang or Mingzi, someone needs to teach us!”

“What Mingzi! Don’t give people nicknames!”

“Calling you Zhang Ming sounds too formal. I feel you’re like my brother.”

“Which brother? Jiangjiang or Yan Yan?”

“These two are twins, both quite mischievous.”

Liu Xiaoyu exclaimed, “I don’t think Yan Yan is that mischievous. He’s quite well-behaved around us, though they often argue together.”

“Oh, really? I feel they never stop causing trouble.”

Xiang Bingbing scratched her head. “Can you tell these two apart?”

“Sure. Their voices are slightly different, and Yan Yan has a broken eyebrow.”

While Liu Xiaoyu was explaining, Xiang Bingbing couldn’t help but感慨:

“I didn’t notice… You observe so carefully. Do you have brothers at home?”

“Yes… but my brother is very introverted and doesn’t talk much.”

“Why don’t we swap brothers? My two brothers are too noisy.”

“No way.”

Zhang Ming watched silently as Liu Xiaoyu and Xiang Bingbing bickered.

“Hey, are you going to play or not?”

“Play, play!”

Xiang Bingbing handed the controller to Zhang Ming, and everyone gathered in the living room to play.

This warm scene was exactly what Mei Fang had dreamed of in his past life: the joy of playing games with friends.

Unfortunately, in his previous life, he had neither friends nor a living room. Where could he experience such happiness?

Xia Yuan quietly stood with Mei Fang for a while, then gently held his hand. “Shall we help Youxi in the kitchen?”

“Okay.”

Then, Xia Yuan was chased out of the kitchen by Lin You Xi because she couldn’t peel vegetables well.

Only Mei Fang was left to help.

It was just tying aprons and giving massages.

…

It certainly looked sweet and loving.

Damn, Youxi…

Are you already preparing for the weekend competition?

I won’t lose to you!

Xia Yuan wanted to perform well at the upcoming gathering to show everyone who the true “main wife” was.

(End of Chapter)