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

Mei Lijun and Xiang Xiaoxia briefly analyzed the pros and cons of moving. Mei Lijun originally thought that his wife would have some resistance. After all, the two of them…well, they have always been very affectionate, and they would worry about each other when they are not together.

Xiang Xiaoxia has a strong controlling personality. Despite being gentle with the children, she believes that when men have money, they might go astray, so Mei Lijun always has no money.

Of course, over the years, she has also understood her husband’s hardships, so she is not as strict as before.

“If you want to go, then go… Baizhou City is not too far away, and you can come back on weekends.”

“Well, I have another thing to discuss, it’s about this…”

Mei Lijun obediently sat on the sofa, acting like a child, hesitating.

“Since we don’t plan to move and buy a house, we still have some savings. I also want to come back more on weekends to spend time with you and our children. But my old motorcycle can’t go on the highway, and it’s inconvenient to take a bus. It takes a lot of time and money to come back every time…”

“Stop.”

Xiang Xiaoxia raised her hand to stop Mei Lijun from speaking further.

“Mom, Mom, let Dad buy a car!”

Mei Fang said in a pure voice, with an innocent look on his face, “I also want to see Dad on weekends and feel the warmth of fatherly love!”

“You brat!”

Xiang Xiaoxia fiercely pushed Mei Fang’s forehead with her index finger.

You little brat, most of the cunning ideas are probably from you…

Upon careful consideration, Xiang Xiaoxia realized that maybe Mei Lijun’s earlier warning was just something her son came up with on the spot…

And the reason why Mei Lijun joined Mei Fang’s side should be because Mei Fang used buying a car as a temptation and exchanged support from his father.

Of course, the whole event might be made up, but the logic is there. Taking Mei Ya to the unfamiliar Baizhou City is indeed a risky move.

“You see, even our son is saying this. What do you say, my dear wife?”

“Aunt Mei! Aunt Mei! If you need money to buy a car, I can lend you some!”

Xia Yuan took out her small passbook from her wallet as she spoke. She brought it specifically for the plan to save Mei Fang today.

She handed the passbook to Mei Lijun and Xiang Xiaoxia, “I have 6,000 yuan in my account as New Year’s money. It can slightly alleviate some of your burden.”

“Wow, kid, you have so much money on you? Let Uncle take a look…”

Mei Lijun took Xia Yuan’s passbook and confirmed that he hadn’t miscounted the decimal point. Mei Lijun was filled with confusion about life.

“Yuan Yuan, Uncle envies you… you have more money than Uncle.”

“Don’t embarrass yourself in front of the child…”

Xiang Xiaoxia knocked on her husband’s head and then handed the bankbook back to Xia Yuan. She earnestly advised, “Yuan Yuan, don’t easily show this bankbook to others. If any unscrupulous adults see it, they might cheat you out of your money.”

“It’s okay, I’ve only shown it to you and Ah Fang.”

Xia Yuan’s current mood can be described as warm and pleasant, like spring in full bloom, with a tear-stained smile that appeared so charming and endearing. “If it’s not enough, I can think of another way! Uncle Mei is really pitiful working alone in Baizhou City. Aunt Mei, you should be more considerate towards him!”

Although Uncle is happy to have your support, you, this girl, with that smiling face, do I really look that pitiful?

Xiang Xiaoxia sighed, “Since you’re going to Baizhou City alone, I will definitely buy you a car. I’m just worried that after you buy the car, I won’t be by your side, who knows if you’ll go out and have fun…”

“Aunt Mei! Uncle Mei is definitely not that kind of person!”

Lin Youxi also chimed in, “Every time I have dinner at your house, Uncle Mei always comes home on time. It’s obvious that he really loves Aunt Mei and cares about you.”

“You see… it takes a child to say this for us adults to understand. Look at us.”

Mei Lijun and Xiang Xiaoxia both felt a little embarrassed.

“Alright, alright, alright… go ahead and buy it!” Xiang Xiaoxia said seriously, “But you have to remember why you’re buying a car.”

“For the convenience of going home, to visit my good son, my good daughter, and also my good—”

“Don’t say any inappropriate things, don’t you see the occasion?”

“Hahaha!”

Lin Youxi and Xia Yuan laughed happily, and Mei Lijun laughed as well.

The first Xiali^[1] of a man, I finally get to meet you!

Of course, Xiang Xiaoxia is also very happy, feeling like a weight had been lifted from her heart.

Mei Ya, asleep in her dreams, was also happy because she had a sweet dream.

As for Mei Fang himself…

Rather than being happy, he was feeling more emotional.

Children can accomplish more things than one might think.

Many times, children lack knowledge and courage due to their family environment and education, waiting for adults to arrange their own destiny.

The few brave ones are often considered mischievous, troublemakers, or rebellious.

Most of the time, they don’t know what to do, or even what they have lost.

Childhood often passes by in a daze.

But it is also a carefree state.

At the end of 2005, Allen released a new album called November’s Chopin.^[2]

Many songs in this album have become popular and timeless classics of the era.

Similarly, this is also the most beautiful youth memory of the generation before Mei Fang’s rebirth.

The difference is that Mei Fang, at this moment, no longer lacks companions who share those memories with him.

【Your hair is like snow】

【Beautifully chilling the parting】

【Who is touched by my incense?】

【Invite the bright moon】

【Make my memories bright and clear】

【Love becomes immaculate underneath the moonlight】

【Your hair is like snow】

【Tears are flying】

【Who has been made old by my waiting?】

【The word of mortals are intoxicated】

【Slightly drunken eras】

【I don’t regret the tablet engraved with “I Love You Forever”】

【La la, la la, la la la la】

“La la, la la, ah la la la~”

“Reflected in the bronze mirror, with a ponytail~ If you act wildly, in this life I will pour a cup of wine and keep you company~”^[3]

After humming and singing a song, Mei Fang put down the black pen in his hand, took off the headphones connected to the MP3 player, took off his thick cotton coat, and came in front the mirror.

The reflection in the mirror has already lost the baby fat of childhood. Due to the sudden death in the previous life, Mei Fang has always paid attention to rest and his body in general, so his cheeks are neither fat nor thin, and his skin is fair, already showing some delicate features.

But, is my singing really that bad?

Mei Fang touched the little bit of stubble that had grown on his face, and then touched the center of his neck, feeling the protrusion of growth.

Mei Fang has now entered puberty, with an Adam’s apple, and his voice has become deeper, one could say it has a certain level of charisma to it.

It shouldn’t be that bad, right?

However, I still won’t sing in front of that girl.

After all, I am a petty man who holds grudges…

While he was thinking, Mei Fang’s door suddenly opened, startling him.

“Ah Fang, what are you dawdling for! We agreed to go shopping today! School is about to start, so put in some effort to have fun!”

Seeing Mei Fang’s embarrassed expression, Xia Yuan curiously asked, “Wait…are you admiring yourself in the mirror?”

“Knock on my door before entering! You two, how many times do I have to tell you, you’re not kids anymore.”

“I knocked just now, but you were listening to MP3 player and didn’t hear.” Lin Youxi said.

Lin Youxi put one hand into her pocket, skillfully fiddled with the MP3 player, put on the headphones, and started listening to music.

“You’re playing tricks on me, Youxi. You didn’t knock properly, did you?”

“As long as you don’t do anything strange, why are you afraid of someone knocking on your door…”

Lin Youxi gave Mei Fang a disdainful look, then closed her eyes and continued listening to music. Mei Fang was about to argue, but Xia Yuan was busy shaking Mei Fang’s arm back and forth.

“Alright, Ah Fang! Let’s go out!”

“It’s so cold outside, and there’s a snowstorm in the south. Isn’t it better to stay at home? Or you and Youxi can go?”

Xia Yuan shook her head continuously and then said seriously, “It’s more fun with three people! And someone has to carry the things we buy.”

“So I’m just a pack mule…”

Xia Yuan grabbed Mei Fang’s shoulder and hugged him without any reservation.

“Hehe…that’s because Ah Fang is our most reliable friend!”

Xia Yuan showed an extremely radiant smile, while Lin Youxi, beside her, kept her eyes closed, immersed in the music, with a faint smile on her face.

Time flies like an arrow, and the sun and moon fly like a shuttle.

Three years, or maybe less than three years, in any case, time quietly passed by.

It is now early spring of 2008.

This year, Mei Fang, Xia Yuan, and Lin Youxi are all around 12 years old.

This is their last year as elementary students.

And it is also their first year of becoming middle school students.

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