Only After I Was Reborn Did I Realize That I Had Childhood Sweethearts Chapter 141: The Mysterious Threads of Fate

i Fang never expected to see Liu Xiaoyu again in this lifeti.

When he chose to attend Jiangcheng NOHS and looked out at Baii County from the mountaintop of Wuzu Temple, humming the school anthem of Baii No.1 High School, he believed that he had completely cut off his three years of experience in that school from his previous life.

Liu Xiaoyu was i Fangs deskmate for a long ti in Baii No.1 High School in his previous life. The two of them had sowhat similar interests.

For example, certain genres of ani, certain types of gas, certain types of novels, and the songs of Jay Chou and Xu Song.

In short, they always found similarities in certain places and always had topics to talk about.

They beca familiar with each other because they did many things together, including helping i Fang establish a ga developnt club. Liu Xiaoyu helped him a lot at that ti.

Although their relationship was very good, it always remained just a friendship.

i Fang, who was a gar and a stubborn youth at the ti, had almost never thought in the direction of romantic relationships and always regarded her as his good buddy.

The catalyst that changed i Fangs perspective in his previous life was the Top Ten Singers competition in their sophomore year, in which Liu Xiaoyu was one of the contestants.

At first, i Fang simply encouraged her as a good friend. But when she stepped onto the stage, wearing a gorgeous dress and exquisite makeup, showcasing her outstanding singing skills

i Fang experienced a complex mix of emotions.

He realized that they were not originally from the sa world.

This complex emotion not only inspired i Fangs desire to beco better and shine on stage but also created distance between them.

She was popular among the boys due to her cheerful and lively personality, her wealthy family background, and her consistently high grades in the class. These were qualities that i Fang lacked in his previous life.

His pitiful self-esteem didnt even allow him to congratulate her like everyone else on that occasion. He only briefly ntioned her wonderful performance the next day.

She said a soft thank you, with a smile just like before.

But i Fangs attitude had already undergone a trendous change.

Later, as the seating arrangents changed, neither of them continued to maintain this friendship, and i Fang deliberately distanced himself from this relationship, so their relationship gradually faded away.

Liu Xiaoyu could befriend anyone as a deskmate, and with her wide range of interests, she could find sothing to talk about with anyone.

Clearly, i Fang was not special to her.

What about her in i Fangs heart? Now, after experiencing the vicissitudes of life, whenever i Fang occasionally looked back, its hard to say that within his stubbornness back then, there wasnt a hint of unrequited love hidden inside.

But high school students have plenty of secret crushes, and there were many boys who simultaneously harbored secret crushes on every good-looking girl in the class.

Who had done this to whom, everyone knows in their hearts.

What did this kind of secret crush amount to in the end

Most of the ti, it resulted in a bittersweet unrequited love. That was why i Fang didnt quite understand the mindset of being a licking dog[1]. What was the point of pursuing soone if it was not a mutual feeling? It was better to be alone than to settle for just anyone.

In his previous life, after i Fang entered college, he had no further interaction with Liu Xiaoyu. She beca a mory of his high school days. In i Fangs heart, she wasnt even as morable as Zhang Ming. After all, i Fang graduated but still missed playing gas with Zhang Ming.

In short, regardless of what happened to their friendship later on, it had beco a thing of the past.

Now, i Fang has two more precious people in his life. Yuan Yuan and Youxi, their existence is what he had longed for in his past, a love that grows over ti and is reciprocated.

With this self-awareness, i Fang, who had already made up his mind, instinctively avoided Liu Xiaoyu after the montary shock of seeing her again.

But as for the panic he felt when she called out to him, it stemd from another reason.

First of all, after i Fangs rebirth, he did certain things that caused changes in the original tiline. Most of these changes were expected and made sense.

For example, i Ya, his younger sister, was born because i Fang made the family a bit wealthy, ensuring their well-being. i Fangs father worked hard to provide a better future for the family and has now reached the rank of deputy director.

i Fang changed the fate of Xia Yuans family. They gave up running the hotel business and invested in a different one, which had now beco prosperous. Lin Youxi, due to Xia Yuans survival from their tragic fate and the companionship of i Fangs family, found redemption and didnt turn into a cold and distant top student.

Peng Xue, thanks to Xia Yuans redemption, although she still got into a fight with Huang Lian, managed to avoid the fate of dropping out of school to work elsewhere. Guo Yun, because she wasnt assigned to the sa class as Huang Lian and with i Fangs support, didnt face excessive exclusion and had a satisfying middle school life.

These were the fates that i Fang had participated in and influenced. These changes were within understandable bounds.

But i Fang had never done anything that had anything to do with Liu Xiaoyu so far.

So, what exactly caused her to transfer from Baii No.1 High School, where she took the entrance exam in i Fangs previous life, to Jiangcheng NOHS? Even though the i You Yuan trio got accepted to Jiangcheng NOHS, it didnt an that anyone could just decide to take the exam and get in.

Although Liu Xiaoyu in i Fangs previous life had decent grades, with her class ranking at top 14, she had no chance of making it to the top spots, unless sothing happened to suddenly motivate her to strive harder.

Should he really believe that this elusive butterfly effect was also because of him?

Originally, i Fang didnt think in a more outrageous direction.

However, her last sentence, calling out to i Fang and asking if they had t sowhere before, suddenly sparked a strange thought in i Fangs mind

Could Liu Xiaoyu be a reborn person like ?!

After the initial panic, i Fang quickly regained his composure.

Really? I dont rember you at all. Did sothing recent happen? In Jiangcheng or in Baii County?

Liu Xiaoyu furrowed her brows and thought for a mont. It should have been in Baii County. I rember it was when we were quite young

That, um Xia Yuan quickly raised her hand and said, Its not good for us to just stand here. Lets go to the cafeteria, eat, and talk at the sa ti, okay?

That sounds good Lets go.

i Fang patted Xia Yuans shoulder. Okay, lets go to the cafeteria together!

At this mont, Xia Yuan felt heavy-hearted.

The way Ah Fang looked at Liu Xiaoyu was really strange.

He had never looked at like that before, from childhood to now

The first-floor cafeteria at Jiangcheng NOHS mostly served affordable als for students. The dishes offered were fixed combinations, and each al only cost 6 yuan.

The prices were the sa in the small county, and the students could afford it.

i Fang and Xia Yuan, these two big spenders, opted for the 12 yuan option from the neighboring stall, where the dishes were more abundant, with an extra fragrant braised chicken leg included

Lin Youxi didnt have a big appetite, so she opted for the 6 yuan al. She was used to it and could always share dishes with i Fang.

However, i Fang didnt expect Liu Xiaoyu to also choose the 6 yuan al.

Are you on a diet? Eating so little

Ah? Uh, yeah I naturally have a small appetite. Liu Xiaoyu smiled.

i Fang tried to find any hints in Liu Xiaoyu through casual conversation.

He included a series of trendy phrases for the younger generation in the topics, such as face masks, ssi winning the world cup, and YYDS,[2] but Liu Xiaoyu didnt react to any of them.

On the other hand, Xia Yuan and Lin Youxi felt pressured by i Fangs obvious abnormal behavior, so everyone didnt enjoy their al.

Based on her responses, its unlikely that Liu Xiaoyu is a reborn person. Even if she is, theres no need for her to specifically seek out.

Besides, she doesnt necessarily know whether I am a reborn person.

However, her change of fate is truly unusual

Who is she tied to by those threads of fate?

i Fang, filled with confusion, arrived at his classroom for the first evening self-study session.

After finishing the evening self-study, he t Xia Yuan and Lin Youxi.

The three of them seed silent on the way, which made i Fang feel uncomfortable.

After reaching the playground, he began to inquire about the reasons from the two girls.

Are you tired today? You both seem a bit down.

N-No, its nothing! Its the first day, so were a bit nervous.

Xia Yuan patted i Fangs shoulder and then said to Lin Youxi, Ill take Ah Fang away first. You wait here, okay?

Lin You Xi made an OK gesture and pointed at her wristwatch, reminding Xia Yuan to be punctual.

Xia Yuan accompanied i Fang for a short walk, chatting about random topics. Then she turned around, opened her arms towards i Fang, and started asking for Ah Fangs super energy.

i Fang skillfully embraced Xia Yuan and fully enveloped her in his arms, making it impossible for anyone nearby to see Xia Yuans face, even those jogging in the adjacent lane.

Just keep walking like this, treating it as a stroll while hugging . Ah Fang, youll be my eyes.

OK, OK.

i Fang accompanied Xia Yuan as they slowly walked around the inner track of the playground.

After a while of tender monts in i Fangs embrace, Xia Yuans mood slightly improved.

Ah Fang, do you like Liu Xiaoyu? If you do, I, your childhood sweetheart, can never mind, let rephrase that.

Xia Yuan couldnt generously say sothing like help you pursue her because she did not have the habit of deceiving i Fang.

Ive agreed to be myself in front of Ah Fang

So why Im acting so hesitant now?!

Noticing the hint of choking in her voice, i Fang instantly understood that his abnormal behavior towards Liu Xiaoyu had hurt Xia Yuans delicate heart. He also felt a sense of guilt.

So he gently bumped his forehead against Xia Yuans, their noses touching, and said in a gentle rebuke:

Silly, how could I fall for soone I just t? Is your childhood sweetheart that shallow?

Then how long does it take for you to start liking other girls? Xia Yuan raised her head to look at i Fang.

i Fang pondered for a mont. At the very least it would have to be soone Ive known longer and spent more ti with than you and Youxi!

These words finally put Xia Yuans heart at ease. She held onto i Fang tighter in her embrace.

The two of them continued walking while hugging each other. Xia Yuan continued expressing her doubts to i Fang.

But I feel like you were acting really different today, especially the way you looked at her. It was clearly different. Weve known each other for about ten years, and youve never looked at like that

How did I look at you? Sideways, diagonally, from above? Weve known each other for such a long ti, and you can be sure that Ive used every possible angle to look at you. Youre just jealous, thats why youre saying these things.

But it was really special Its a girls intuition.

Xia Yuan held onto i Fangs collar. If you have any troubles, you should talk to and Youxi. Keeping it to yourself makes think youre thinking about other girls.

Why would I need to think about other girls when I have my cute childhood sweetheart?

i Fang lifted Xia Yuan in his arms and spun around a few tis.

Stop playing, stop playing, Im getting dizzy.

Xia Yuan pinched i Fangs face to make him stop. Knowing that Im cute is enough.

i Fang and Xia Yuan were enjoying themselves when suddenly a coughing sound ca from nearby, startling the two of them.

It turned out to be Lin Youxi. She tapped the face of her wristwatch and said expressionlessly, Youre one minute late. Next ti, Ill co first and make up for it.

Y-Yes, sorry

Xia Yuan mumbled an apology to Lin Youxi and waved goodbye to i Fang with her little hand.

i Fang hadnt figured out what to say to Lin Youxi yet, but she directly turned her back to him.

Lin Youxi didnt initiate physical contact as Xia Yuan did, but she always gave i Fang a glance to convey her thoughts. i Fang gently hugged her from behind, and she leaned into his embrace.

And that was it.

Dont youhave any questions for ? i Fang asked.

Lin Youxi shook her head. Yuan Yuan has probably asked all the questions I have. Since shes satisfied with your answers, thats enough.

Well, youre being cunning. You let Yuan Yuan go first, let her spend the 10-minute ti asking questions, and then you just dont ask anything

Lin Youxi ignored him. She leaned against i Fangs back for a while until both of them got tired. Then Lin Youxi suggested they sit down and continue leaning.

Lin Youxi had i Fang sit cross-legged while she sat into his arms and leaned her back.

Many other couples nearby were in a similar position, looking up at the moon. But Lin Youxi simply closed her eyes, as if she was truly taking a nap.

i Fang held Lin Youxi while Xia Yuan suddenly appeared beside them. i Fang was about to say sothing, but Xia Yuan quickly waved her hand, indicating that she wouldnt disturb them.

Waiting alone in the playground was too lonely for her.

She also sat down, cross-legged, leaning against i Fangs back. As long as she touched i Fang, she felt at ease.

Of course, she gradually began to take advantage of the situation, even wanting to hold one of i Fangs hands in her embrace.

The couple nearby was shocked to their core.

With his intimacy with Xia Yuan, i Fang gradually regained his energy and his mind also beca more relaxed and clearer.

He finally rembered so clues he had noticed when he was with Liu Xiaoyu earlier:

Based on Liu Xiaoyus current clothing and eating habits, she was definitely not at the level of a wealthy girl he had known in his past life.

i Fang vaguely rembered that Liu Xiaoyus family was even richer than Xia Yuans family, so he didnt understand how she had fallen into her current state.

This also coincided with what was ntioned before, that Liu Xiaoyus family had faced so changes, and she had worked hard to improve her situation.

So, if he could find out how Liu Xiaoyus family had declined, perhaps he could unravel the mystery of her changing fate.

Therefore, after their intimate mont ended, i Fang began to make up a lousy story to explain the unusual events of the day to Xia Yuan and Lin Youxi.

Actually, I did know Liu Xiaoyu before Well, mainly her father, but that was back in elentary school.

Her father used to bring Liu Xiaoyu to our house for dinner. I rember their family was very wealthy at the ti, her father was a real estate tycoon. I dont know why they fell from grace

Xia Yuan exclaid, Really?!

Lin Youxi quickly seized on the loophole and asked, Her father is a real estate tycoon, and Uncle i works at the land bureau Isnt a bit inappropriate for your families to eat together?

I-I dont know either.

i Fang scratched his head, But Dad should be clean and not corrupt, he wouldnt do such things, otherwise, how could he still be so thrifty

i Fang continued with his story, But theres still so worry. What if her father was arrested, which led to the decline of their familys fortunes? Then my dad

Xia Yuan was finally relieved:

No wonder Ah Fang was so concerned when he saw Liu Xiaoyu He must be worried that Uncle i is involved in so cases and might get arrested?

Well, no matter what, we can arrange another al with her and try to talk about this topic. We dont know if shes willing to talk or if were being too abrupt.

i Fang shook his head, Lets be as tactful as possible. Yuan Yuan, youre quite adept at the art of words.

Xia Yuan lowered her head and silently prayed, I hope it has nothing to do with Uncle i. He is a good person, I dont want him to be arrested. Xiaoya is pitiful without a father.

You better pray for too. If Liu Xiaoyus father is really in trouble, I might have to advise Dad to turn himself in as soon as possible.

Dont curse Uncle i like that! What kind of son are you

After spending so ti together, Xia Yuan, Lin You Xi, and Liu Xiaoyu beca more familiar with each other. Finally, during a casual lunch conversation, Liu Xiaoyu casually ntioned her familys past experiences.

After all, it had been a long ti, and Liu Xiaoyu was quite open about it, far from being as reserved as everyone feared.

Well, our family was quite wealthy when I was in elentary school.

But then my father took over a well-known hotel, which you should have heard of After our family acquired the hotel, they started road construction on that street.

Our acquired hotel quickly went bankrupt, and after my father sold off our other properties, he still ended up with a large debt

Liu Xiaoyu rubbed her eyes, So I thought, if I study hard and go to a good university, I can start working early and help repay the debt.

Liu Xiaoyu rembered sothing, Oh, I just rembered! The na of that hotel was Baii Renjia.

Xia Yuan was about to shout out, but i Fang and Lin Youxi managed to stop her.

Whats wrong? Is sothing wrong with Yuan Yuan?

N-Nothing! Shes probably about to sneeze, lets hold her down.

i Fang had a sorrowful expression.

Indeed, its an unfortunate experience

My deepest sympathy, Lin Youxi also said.

At this mont, the i You Yuan trio had dark expressions on their faces. Even the reborn i Fang didnt know how to properly comfort her right now.

Translator's Notes:

Soone who blindly pursues soone else. Similar to the word simp, I think. YYDS (Yong yuan de shen) ans forever god. Similar to GOAT (greatest of all ti).

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