Chapter 72

Chapter 72: You Really Have a Weak Spot for Itchiness

After Lin You Xi and Mei Fang entered the mall, they quickly found a promotional poster at the entrance.

**[New Year Supermarket Grand Opening Special Promotion]**

**[Grand Prize: A 3480 yuan AiMa AiDu Li electric scooter, compact and lightweight, trendy and stylish, your perfect choice for travel!]**

Products like electric scooters don’t fluctuate much in price over time, often maintaining a relatively stable value, with occasional dips. In Mei Fang’s opinion, this price was on the higher side.

“I just barely have enough to buy one.”

“It’s fine, I brought money too. I’ll help you cover the difference.”

Lin You Xi nodded. “Then next time I earn some money, I’ll pay you back.”

“Let’s not talk about repayment right now. Even if we can afford it, your dad probably wouldn’t like this model.”

The AiMa AiDu Li electric scooter was a popular model from 2008, known for its high颜值, compact size, and suitability for women to ride.

For a man as tall as Lin Guochuan, riding such a scooter would seem quite odd.

“Hmm…”

After much deliberation, Lin You Xi decided to stick to their original plan.

“We’ll buy this electric scooter. My dad is practical; he wears the same clothes for years and doesn’t care much about the appearance of the scooter.”

“Then why not save this money to buy your dad some clothes? Taking him shopping would be better, right?”

“He’s busy with work, and on weekends he prefers to rest at home. I don’t want to disturb him.”

“Oh, your dad can’t be disturbed, but I had to wake up early to accompany you…”

Lin You Xi suddenly turned to look at Mei Fang. “But apart from you and Yuan Yuan, I don’t have anyone else to rely on… How can I repay you?”

She said this expressionlessly, but her voice sounded somewhat aggrieved, making Mei Fang feel a bit embarrassed.

“Ha ha, I was just joking. Don’t take it so seriously… Let’s go check out the bikes nearby first.”

Mei Fang was about to move forward when Lin You Xi held onto him.

“I’m serious. Think of something I can do to repay you properly.”

“Don’t worry, you’ve already helped me a lot with coding.”

“You also played games at my house, leaving no time for you.”

“You cooked for me during summer break.”

“But I ate with you too, and you paid for groceries.”

“…”

As they walked, they recounted each other’s kindnesses, laughing at how impossible it was to keep track.

“The debts are endless.”

“Yes, after all, we’ve known each other for so many years…”

“Many, many years.”

They strolled to an AiMa bike shop. Since they were looking for the flagship model, they soon found what they wanted.

“Now there’s a promotion, priced at only 2980 yuan.”

“The prices in the supermarket are always inflated.”

The shop owner, seeing two children discussing scooter prices, felt puzzled.

“Do you kids really want to buy your own scooters? Have you told your parents? If not, just leave. This isn’t a place for kids to play around.”

Lin You Xi instinctively looked at Mei Fang, who started making up a story without much thought:

“In fact, we’re here to buy a birthday gift for our mom, commissioned by our dad.”

“Oh, I see!”

The shop owner praised them. “You siblings have a great relationship with your parents. Since you’re picking a gift for your mom, it’s rare to see such considerate children. I’ll give you an extra discount of 200 yuan and throw in a helmet for free!”

“Great! Thank you, Uncle!”

While the shop owner was adjusting the scooter, Lin You Xi nudged Mei Fang.

“He actually thinks we’re siblings.”

“You’re a bit taller than me, that’s normal.”

“Little Fang, I’m not just a little taller than you now.”

Lin You Xi patted Mei Fang’s head and used her fingers to measure, “I’m now 2 centimeters taller.”

“Don’t be so confident. We’ll see in a few years!”

Mei Fang was very particular about his diet during puberty, focusing heavily on protein intake. Many kids in his generation faced picky eating habits due to inadequate nutrition, while their parents often let them develop naturally.

Parents in Mei Fang’s era took a different approach. To ensure their children didn’t fall behind, they provided ample nutrition, never cutting off milk supply. By the time they were in junior high, they were already 167 cm tall, which was impressive.

After paying the necessary amount, Mei Fang and Lin You Xi followed the shop owner to their chosen scooter.

“Two kids, I’ve already adjusted the scooter for you. Do you know how to ride? If not, I’ll ride it back for you.”

Lin You Xi was worried her father might notice, so she looked at Mei Fang.

“Afang, can you handle it?”

“Don’t worry, I’ve even ridden my dad’s motorcycle. An electric scooter is nothing. But this one—”

The AiMa AiDu Li model came in many colors, and Lin You Xi chose a black one, which was more suitable for men.

For this age group, both Mei Fang and Lin You Xi found it comfortable to sit on.

Mei Fang thought about how awkward Lin You Xi’s father would look riding this scooter.

“It’s fine, my dad really doesn’t mind.”

Lin You Xi patted Mei Fang’s arm. “Let’s ride back together.”

“Um… okay.”

“Put on the helmet.”

Lin You Xi handed the helmet to Mei Fang, who struggled to fasten the buckle. She reached out to help, “Let me do it.”

Lin You Xi’s slender, fair fingers were close to Mei Fang’s mouth, occasionally brushing against it, but she didn’t mind.

Mei Fang suddenly asked, “You Xi, can you tie your own shoelaces now?”

“Of course! Why did you bring this up?”

“I was just thinking… Time flies, it feels like yesterday you were still asking Yuan Yuan and me to help you tie your shoes.”

“I can’t always depend on you guys.”

After helping Mei Fang with the helmet, Lin You Xi patted his shoulder. “I hope one day you can rely on me too, and I can do something for you…”

“Isn’t that enough? We just talked about it.”

Lin You Xi shook her head. “I want to become… something more important. I can’t quite describe it now. Let’s take it slow.”

Mei Fang rode the scooter, with Lin You Xi sitting on the small rear seat, holding onto his waist.

Mei Fang gently turned the handlebars, and the scooter slowly moved forward, then onto the main road, heading towards Lin You Xi’s house.

It was around ten in the morning, a bright sunny day. The wind wasn’t too harsh under the warm sun, and with Mei Fang shielding her, Lin You Xi felt quite comfortable watching people rush past.

“Afang, you’re so good at everything!”

Lin You Xi curiously asked, “You ride so smoothly and quickly, much better than my dad. He always drives into potholes.”

Mei Fang reminded her while waiting for a turn, “Just talk, don’t pinch my waist, it tickles.”

“You really have a weak spot for itchiness.”

Lin You Xi had a playful idea but decided to hold back since Afang was focused on driving.

Lin You Xi stretched her hand forward, half-hugging Mei Fang’s stomach.

“So, does hugging you like this make you ticklish?”

“Hmm… a little less. Okay, like this.”

They rode down the street near their homes. Mei Fang was waiting for a traffic light when Lin You Xi suddenly hugged him tightly, her body pressing against his back, face turned away from the street.

“Hey… You Xi, what’s going on?”

Mei Fang was about to turn around when Lin You Xi pinched him and whispered urgently,

“Don’t look! Yuan Yuan and Teacher Yu are on the opposite street. We’ll be spotted!”

(End of Chapter)