Chapter 199 Uncle Zhang, Eat More Dishes
It was quite a coincidence that when Mei Fang originally put these mementos in an iron box, he didn’t think there would be such a day. It was just something for him to keep as a memory.
In many stories, there are often those buried agreements from the past, sealed away for ten years before being opened again.
Mei Fang initially wanted to play this game with Xia Yuan and Lin You Xi, creating a beautiful childhood memory.
However, after surveying his hometown, he found that almost all the ground surfaces in the city were made of asphalt or concrete. Those dirt roads neither had landmarks to remember nor were suitable places to bury his iron box due to potential demolition.
So, he kept the iron box at home, but later got busy with programming, writing code, and being close with Xia Yuan and Lin You Xi, completely forgetting about the memorabilia.
At that time, he actually had no confidence that he could stay with Xia Yuan and Lin You Xi until the end.
This wasn’t about whether he was good enough.
What he knew about childhood friends in reality was more like a love-hate relationship, similar to what Wan Chaoxiong described.
That means, although they were very close, there was absolutely no attraction towards each other, so they naturally wouldn’t end up together.
But now looking back, Mei Fang’s relationship with his childhood friends was very different from others.
Native childhood friends inevitably go through embarrassing moments during their growth, inevitably quarreling over childish matters, leading to some awkwardness between them. They might think that even if someone looks great on the outside, they are not that impressive.
Except for the “bedwetting king” incident, Mei Fang’s performance in his childhood was a significant advantage for the two little ones.
Not to mention his display of various abilities in games, studies, and technology, he understood the feelings of the two little ones better than their parents since he was young, always considering their needs.
He helped the two little ones overcome life’s difficulties, and in disputes, he would be the one to yield and not argue with them.
Of course, the most important thing was that whenever the two little ones needed him the most, he would appear promptly and accompany them through tough times.
Who wouldn’t want to stay with such a person who always brought happiness and important companionship?
Xia Yuan and Lin You Xi packed everything back into the iron box and handed it to Mei Fang.
Xia Yuan suddenly thought, “Come to think of it, I’ve also kept many things from my childhood, though not in a box like Ah Fang. I think we can put them all in an iron box, so we’ll have more to remember.”
“Isn’t it fine for you to keep them yourself? Why do you need to put them in my box?”
“It’s for us to remember together!”
Xia Yuan hummed, “Anyway, most of these mementos are things between the three of us. I want to keep them together and add new items every year.”
“Then, many years later, we can open a museum dedicated to our childhood memories with these small objects!”
“You really think far ahead!”
Mei Fang patted Xia Yuan’s head and fell into deep thought.
“But if that’s your plan, I’ll need a bigger box…”
“Uh-huh!”
The promise made by the three little ones now isn’t much different from their childhood agreement, except for removing the phrase “we will always be best friends.”
After entering high school, their friendship had already changed during secret rendezvous and shared sleeping arrangements, which was inevitable during adolescence.
If it doesn’t change now, it won’t change in the future…
Although Yuan Yuan’s promise didn’t explicitly state the idea of a trio, the wish for the three of them to always be together was essentially the same.
For Mei Fang, this naturally eased some pressure when facing the issue of a trio in the future.
But this was only the foundation; he still had to find solutions to many family and societal challenges.
If any of the three parties completely opposed the idea of a trio, it couldn’t be realized.
White Moonlight and Red Birthmark, if forced to choose, it would truly be painful for Mei Fang.
After all, he was already a reincarnated person. If he experienced another heart-wrenching regret, his life as a reincarnated person would be considered a failure.
Fortunately, he was still in high school and didn’t need to worry too much yet.
But he didn’t have many years left to enjoy carefree studies, career pursuits, and a youthful student life.
Sigh…
On the way home after packing everything, Xia Yuan invited Lin You Xi to her house for dinner, but Lin You Xi politely declined due to discomfort with unfamiliar guests.
Before parting, she whispered something to Xia Yuan, leaving Xia Yuan blushing upon returning.
During the lunch at the Xia family, Mei Fang saw many teachers from elementary school. He immediately called out a few of their surnames.
Seeing their former students now well-dressed and handsome, the teachers started chatting:
“Mei Fang… I remember! You used to always be with Yuan Yuan in primary school. Are you still together now?”
“Outstanding students always attract and motivate each other. Teacher Yu, I envy you having such a good friend.”
“Oh, what good friends… You’ve known each other for over ten years? Such childhood friends must surely be dating, right?”
“Teacher Zhang, you’re joking. We’re still students, so we should focus on our studies… Early relationships are inappropriate, and Yuan Yuan and I are just friends.”
“Good, good! Your child is truly rare and sensible. No wonder Teacher Yu values you so much. But it’s not possible for high school students now, after graduation… in college, you’ll naturally have those thoughts—”
“Oh, you guys.”
Teacher Yu was displeased with the colleagues’ teasing, “As teachers, how can you say such things to children?”
“High school students without such thoughts would be self-deceptive. Teacher Yu, you don’t want such a great son-in-law, so I’ll take the first step. I’ll introduce Mei Fang to my daughter.”
“Your Manman is still in elementary school, what nonsense are you talking?” Teacher Yu scolded, “Teacher Zhang, eat more dishes.”
“Hahaha…”
Teachers laughed heartily, and Mei Fang joined in the fun, feeling completely at ease. Instead, Xia Yuan, the hostess, seemed a bit embarrassed.
She listened to Mei Fang talk confidently and couldn’t help but pinch him to remind him,
“Don’t just talk, eat more dishes.”
“Look, Yuan Yuan, you’re not usually like this when we eat together. You’re starting to act like a wife.”
“Uncle Zhang! Seriously, what are you saying! Eat more dishes!”
Xia Yuan’s blushing face caused several elders to laugh again.
However, despite the lively conversation, no one touched the food on the table.
Even Teacher Yu, who didn’t notice, continued to serve others and show off her cooking skills.
There’s one more chapter after this.
(End of Chapter)
