Chapter 9

Chapter 9: The Appearance of Mei Xiaozi

“Mom, I’m going to be on TV!”

“I want to go! I’m the coolest!”

Upon hearing they could appear on TV, some of the children in class instantly became excited, but others shrank their heads and lowered their eyes, including Lin You Xi.

Mei Fang and Du Zihan sat down quietly when the teacher pulled them over, but Du Zihan kept glaring at Mei Fang after he sat down.

Just now, Mei Fang made me look foolish. I have to perform well later… to show Mei Fang how capable I am!

“Is there any child who would like to answer the sister’s question?”

“Auntie! Let me! Me first! I know everything.”

Du Zihan raised his hand high, but the female reporter from the TV station just smiled and walked past him, coming to Xia Yuan who was sitting upright with her hand raised properly.

“Why don’t you ask me? I know everything!”

Du Zihan tried to pull the reporter’s attention, but she clearly ignored him, leaning down to hand the microphone to Xia Yuan.

“What a cute little girl. Can you introduce yourself to the viewers at home?”

“Um!” Xia Yuan cleared her throat, straightened her clothes, then smiled at the camera.

“Hello everyone, my name is Xia Yuan. I’m a student in Class Two of Grain Kindergarten. I’m five years old, but I’ll turn six next month. My hobbies include playing the piano and pretending games. And… I really love being a mommy!”

Although she still seemed a bit stiff and awkward, for a child facing a camera for the first time, not being nervous or stuttering was already impressive.

“Hi, Xia Yuan!” the reporter asked with a smile. “Summer is almost here, and the children in Class Two will soon graduate from kindergarten and become primary school students. Do you know what a primary school student is like?”

“Yes, I do!” Xia Yuan felt very proud. “My mom is a primary school teacher. I’ve seen the older brothers and sisters in primary school before. They sit in bigger classrooms, learn many new subjects, participate in sports activities, and go home by themselves or in lines after school. It’s really great.”

“Wow, Xia Yuan knows quite a lot… So you’re looking forward to starting primary school, right?”

Xia Yuan thought for a moment, “Well… half of me is looking forward to it.”

“Why only half?”

“Because… I’m also very sad about leaving my good friends in kindergarten.” Xia Yuan listed her friends’ names proudly, including Mei Fang and Lin You Xi.

“It seems Xia Yuan has many friends in kindergarten.”

The reporter thought for a moment, “Among these friends, who is your favorite?”

Isn’t this too much for such a young child to choose? This reporter is so mean!

Mei Fang grumbled internally while his gaze unconsciously fell on Xia Yuan. Xia Yuan looked around and quickly averted her eyes when they met Mei Fang’s, finally settling on Lin You Xi.

“My favorite is Lin You Xi!”

The reporter followed everyone’s gaze to Lin You Xi, who had a shy head hanging low, then looked back at Xia Yuan.

“Why her?”

“Because… I think Lin You Xi is amazing! She can do things I wouldn’t dare to do, and… she’s also very cute. And… most importantly… she must love me the most!”

“Is that true, Xia Yuan?”

The reporter handed the microphone to Lin You Xi, whose head was still hanging low. With a reminder from Mei Fang, she lifted her head. Everyone’s eyes were on her, especially when the camera got closer, making her feel very uncomfortable. She kept her head down and didn’t respond.

“Just say it honestly. There’s nothing to be embarrassed about.”

Mei Fang reminded Lin You Xi, and she seemed to seize the opportunity, whispering to Mei Fang.

Hey, pay attention to where you are! Is it that hard to nod or say ‘uh-huh’?

“It seems this Xia Yuan is quite shy. Can someone help translate for me?”

Mei Fang nodded, “She says yes, she also loves Xia Yuan the most.”

“The friendship between these two children is very deep… I hope they can continue being good friends in primary school,” the reporter said, clearly interested in the pretty Xia Yuan. “So, among the boys in the class, who is your best friend?”

This time, Xia Yuan did not hesitate at all, pointing directly at Mei Fang, “It’s… Mei Fang!”

I didn’t expect it would be this boy who was just whispering with Lin You Xi.

The reporter immediately imagined a scene from a children’s drama, greatly increasing her interest.

“Do you like Mei Fang?”

“Of course,” Xia Yuan answered without hesitation.

“Auntie, auntie, ask me too.”

Du Zihan kept pestering the reporter, who suppressed her anger and pointed at Du Zihan.

“Do you not like this child?”

“No.”

Xia Yuan’s response was immediate.

“Why not?”

A girl beside her chimed in, “I know why! Because Du Zihan is too ugly and has all sorts of cavities!”

Du Zihan immediately protested, “I’m not ugly! Mei Fang is ugly. He’s also a bed-wetter! Everyone watched him wash his bottom!”

“Yeah, yeah, you’re right,” Mei Fang waved his hand generously. “You’re right, I’m the bed-wetter.”

“Damn it… why am I so angry!”

Before Du Zihan could react, Xia Yuan grabbed the reporter’s microphone.

“Because… because… because my mom said girls should be faithful in their feelings. If they like a boy, they can’t like other boys at the same time. They can only marry this boy and have babies with him.”

“Mao Mao” is local slang for baby.

Why would your mom tell you such things!

But why do I feel a strange sense of touch…

“Oh, I understand. You’re very loyal in your feelings… Do you want to have babies with Mei Fang?”

Xia Yuan looked a bit embarrassed, “Yes… yes! I like girls more, so having girls would be better.”

“Then, Mei Fang, do you want to have babies with Xia Yuan?”

“Sister, I think we shouldn’t continue this topic. You won’t broadcast this anyway, right?”

Mei Fang maintained a poker face.

“Just satisfy my curiosity, sister. Would you like some candy?”

“Sister, you don’t want the director to cause trouble for you, right? Just buy QQ Star yourself!”

Mei Fang was firm in his stance, and the reporter failed to get an answer.

What’s wrong with this kid… talking like an adult…

So mature at such a young age!

By the way, what is QQ Star…

After Xia Yuan’s interview, she immediately found Mei Fang, seemingly unhappy with something he had said.

“Mei Fang, you don’t want to have babies with me?”

“What if I say I do?”

“If you do, let’s shake hands!”

Xia Yuan extended her pinky finger, looking at Mei Fang with great expectation.

Her serious gesture changed Mei Fang’s teasing attitude.

“…Let’s not shake hands now.”

Mei Fang turned and left.

“How could you!”

Children’s playful affection is just innocent childhood heart.

It’s fine for kids to talk like this, but Mei Fang, as an adult in mind, couldn’t make promises like deceiving a little girl. His conscience wouldn’t allow it.

That would be shameless behavior, and he had received a good nine-year education, so he wouldn’t do anything improper.

Of course, it’s not that he doesn’t have any expectations for a relationship like childhood sweethearts…

He was reborn at such a young age, and the future was full of uncertainties.

But improving himself and saving money was definitely the right direction…

That night, after Mei Fang finished eating, he went to bed early. He had a lot on his mind and didn’t have the energy to watch the World Cup final.

Around one in the morning, his father woke him up from his sleep.

“Mei Fang! We won! I won! First prize! Lottery! Where’s the lottery ticket you bought? Quick, take it out! Our family is going to be rich!”

A five-year-old child heavily relies on adequate sleep. After being woken up, Mei Fang was groggy and irritable. Before he could rub his eyes, his dad continued shaking him. Mei Fang, acting like a filial son, slapped Mei Lijun hard.

“Dad! Look at you! It’s just a lottery win! Making such a fuss, how unseemly!”