Only After I Was Reborn Did I Realize That I Had Childhood Sweethearts

On the first day of the summer camp at Jiangcheng NOHS, Mei Fang and his classmates quickly got acquainted with each other.

After the homeroom teacher arrived and delivered a speech, acknowledging everyone’s past achievements, the teacher also emphasized that Jiangcheng NOHS was a gathering place for elites. The teacher encouraged everyone to step out of their comfort zones and approach things from different perspectives.

After the homeroom teacher finished speaking, the teacher also encouraged students to come up and introduce themselves. If anyone wanted to be the temporary class monitor, they could mention it during their self-introduction.

Most of these outstanding students had served as class monitors during middle school, and they were not shy about showcasing their leadership qualities in the new environment. Out of the ten students who went on stage to speak, four expressed their desire to serve their classmates as the class monitor.

Of course, Mei Fang had no such intention. He just said a few casual words, mentioning his hobbies of gaming, playing guitar, and rollerblading, before stepping down from the podium.

However, as he descended, Mei Fang noticed that some girls were whispering to each other while he was speaking, showing apparent interest in him.

Just an illusion, right? Yeah, it must be an illusion.

Mei Fang sat down in his seat, and Xiang Bingbing looked at him with admiration. “So, you know how to play guitar?”

“Well… I can play a little bit,” Mei Fang replied.

“Well… I didn’t bring my guitar this time, but next time for sure.” Mei Fang responded to the excited Xiang Bingbing.

“Okay!”

After the self-introductions and the selection of class monitor, the homeroom teacher led the students on a tour of the school. Along the way, they could see other classes also touring. Mei Fang ran into Xia Yuan from Class 6 during the tour.

Xia Yuan was not shy at all and enthusiastically waved at Mei Fang. Mei Fang waved back, and the boy walking in front of Mei Fang, Yu Wentao, curiously asked, “Is she someone you know? She’s so pretty.”

“Mhm…” Mei Fang nodded.

“Wow, can you introduce me to her?”

“Let’s see if there’s an opportunity in the future, haha.”

Mei Fang laughed it off and changed the subject.

Although he temporarily avoided trouble, Mei Fang couldn’t help but feel a little worried.

Even though the three of them were living together now, he couldn’t help but feel a bit uneasy when they weren’t in the same class…

Our Xia Yuan is so cute. Although I’m not worried that she’ll change her heart, I’m sure she’ll catch someone’s attention!

As Xia Yuan greeted Mei Fang, she also quickly scanned Mei Fang’s classmates, especially the girls.

“That girl is kinda cute… That girl… wow, she’s so tall! That girl… she’s too intimate when talking to Ah Fang! She’s so close… and those girls over there——”

Those girls are whispering and looking at Ah Fang’s back. They are clearly up to no good.

How infuriating, our Ah Fang is being coveted by others!

My Ah Fang’s super energy is rapidly draining!

Xia Yuan had a pouty face and was thinking about how to replenish Ah Fang’s super energy under the watchful eyes of Liang Meijuan and Lin Youxi later.

After touring the school, the next activity was the opening ceremony of the summer camp in the auditorium. There, they were receiving campus introductions from senior students and earnest guidance from teachers and school leaders.

Mei Fang, sitting on his assigned seat, noticed that Lin Youxi was sitting right behind him. He was a bit confused as to why Class 2 and Class 9 were seated together.

But he didn’t think too much about it and just greeted her before continuing to listen to the speech.

During the speech, Director Pan mentioned, “There are three things that harm the physical and mental health of high school students: puppy love, internet, and mobile phones. Don’t try it, don’t take chances. Just like XD^[1], do not touch it; whoever touches will get hurt.”

“At Jiangcheng No.1 High School, you will soon realize that you are no longer the invincible person you were in middle school.”

“We should learn to appreciate others’ achievements with an unbiased perspective, seek support from others with an open mind, and learn to cooperate with others with humility…”

While Director Pan was speaking, there were whispers among the students downstairs:

“Didn’t they say that Jiangcheng NOHS is the best place for romance? Why aren’t they allowing puppy love?”

“Well, which school would allow that? It’s something that shouldn’t be openly discussed…”

“Oh, I see. It’s just for show.”

“By the way, did you work so hard to get into this school just for a relaxed dating environment?”

“Haha, no, I was just asking casually…”

“Don’t try to make excuses! I seriously doubt your motivation for studying now.”

Mei Fang was dozing off with his chin on his hand, when someone kicked the back of his chair.

“What’s wrong?”

Mei Fang turned his head in confusion, and Lin Youxi gently mouthed the words to remind him:

“Pay attention and listen.”

“Ah, I know, I know.”

Youxi is clearly addicted to being the class monitor. We’re not even in the same class anymore yet she still wants to monitor and control me.

Mei Fang listened for a while but started to doze off again. When Lin Youxi noticed, she kicked his chair again, but this time, because of the gap between the auditorium chairs, she accidentally hit Mei Fang’s buttocks, startling him.

Mei Fang rubbed his buttocks and fiercely glared at Lin Youxi, while Lin Youxi pretended to listen attentively and ignored Mei Fang. However, her ears had visibly turned red.

Pretending to be innocent, just wait until we get back, I’ll teach you a lesson…

In the morning, they mostly attended various meetings. At noon, they used their meal cards in the largest cafeteria of Jiangcheng NOHS. Since Xiang Bingbing couldn’t use her arm properly, Mei Fang helped her carry the tray.

“Wow wow wow!!! The food sold in this school cafeteria is so abundant, I’m overwhelmed!”

Xiang Bingbing happily ate her wonton soup. “Mei Fang, let me tell you, I’m so glad I chose this school!”

“Ah… really?”

Mei Fang actually didn’t want to get too close to Xiang Bingbing. If Xia Yuan suddenly appeared out of nowhere, he would probably have to kneel on the washboard.^[2]

But it can’t be helped since she has an injured arm. I am her deskmate, so it’s just a small favor. And she probably wouldn’t suddenly come up with some weird request for me like feeding her, right?

“Mei Fang, can you do me another favor?”

Xiang Bingbing suddenly shouted at Mei Fang, startling him.

“W-What is it?”

Xiang Bingbing took out her meal card and handed it to Mei Fang. “Can you buy another bowl of wonton soup for me? I’ll buy you snacks later.”

“I don’t need snacks, how can you eat so much?”

Xiang Bingbing wiped her mouth and smiled. “Where I come from, it’s considered a blessing for girls to eat a lot!”

“Uh… okay.”

Mei Fang took Xiang Bingbing’s meal card and bought another bowl of wonton soup for her at the cafeteria. As he walked back to his seat with the soup, he was startled by what he saw:

Xiang Bingbing was sitting next to Xia Yuan, and Lin Youxi was sitting across from them. At first glance, the two of them seemed to be harmoniously chatting with Xiang Bingbing, who was also smiling and talking to them.

This forest girl, who came from Shennongjia, had a very innocent mind. She couldn’t perceive the intense hostility and intent to harm emanating from the other two of girls like Mei Fang could.

When Xiang Bingbing saw Mei Fang holding the bowl of wonton soup and standing to the side, she immediately waved at him excitedly. “Mei Fang, Mei Fang, over here! Ah, it hurts so much…”

Xiang Bingbing had a painful expression when she subconsciously tried to stretch her injured arm, but when Mei Fang arrived with the wonton soup, she showed a joyful expression and started devouring it.

“Haha… what a coincidence, how come you two are here? Didn’t we agree to eat separately for lunch?”

As Mei Fang was speaking, Lin Youxi directly placed her hand on Mei Fang’s waist, while Xia Yuan rested her chin on her both hands, tilting her head and smiling at Mei Fang:

“Of course, we miss Ah Fang, so we came to find you.”

“Oh, you guys have such a great relationship. Truly childhood sweet——cough, cough, cough…”

Xiang Bingbing struggled to speak while her mouth was full. She almost choked and started pounding her chest, which startled Xia Yuan and Lin Youxi, who were prepared to interrogate Mei Fang. They quickly handed her water to help her swallow.

“Phew… I’m revived!”

Xiang Bingbing wiped her mouth and rubbed her belly with a satisfied expression. “I ate so much, I’m so full.”

Xiang Bingbing continued talking, “This school is really great. The environment is nice, the cafeteria food is delicious, and my classmates are so kind to me. It’s amazing!”

Xiang Bingbing exclaimed happily, “I was worried that coming alone from the countryside, people would look down on me or isolate me. But that thought was so naive, hahaha!”

“You… Did you come alone?”

Xiang Bingbing nodded, “We only have one middle school in our town, and there are only about a hundred students in my grade. I’m the only one who came to Jiangcheng to study.”

“Your arm isn’t healed yet. Don’t your family members come to take care of you?”

“No, my parents are forest rangers. It was already difficult for them to take time off to send me here. I don’t want to disturb their work.”

Xia Yuan had noticed the close relationship between Mei Fang and his new deskmate earlier when they were touring the campus. This time, she specifically came with Lin Youxi to find out more the details.

But hearing how Xiang Bingbing was enduring such hardships while still maintaining a cheerful personality, Xia Yuan lost her intention of asserting dominance over her.

Xia Yuan shook her head, “Then… you really have it tough”

“It’s okay, it’s okay. It’s just inconvenient with my arm injured, so I often have to trouble Mei Fang to help me.”

“He’s your deskmate, so it’s only natural!”

Xia Yuan’s words made Mei Fang raise multiple question marks on his head: Yuan Yuan, you clearly didn’t come here to make friends!

Xiang Bingbing smiled, “Haha, it’s not like that. But don’t worry, we Shennongjia people are very loyal!”

“After I get my cast off, if anyone needs my help, no matter how dirty or tiring the work is, I can do it! Don’t underestimate me just because I’m a girl. I’m very strong, and I’m unbeatable in arm wrestling in our hometown.”

Xiang Bingbing waved her arm that wasn’t in a cast, but it looked pale and tender, without much muscle.

Seeing everyone’s half-believing expressions, Xiang Bingbing blushed and quickly raised her hand to gesture towards Mei Fang. “If you don’t believe it, Mei Fang, let’s compare right now. I can win against you even with just one arm! Come on, let’s try!”

“No need, no need… We can tell!”

To prevent this girl from breaking both her arms, everyone quickly expressed their affirmation of Xiang Bingbing’s strength.

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