Only After I Was Reborn Did I Realize That I Had Childhood Sweethearts Chapter 148: He Will Protect Us

This was a story that took place during the 2004 Lunar New Year.

i Fang and the others were still in the second grade of elentary school.

As the festive lanterns quietly lit up, on the winter night of 2004, the residents were imrsed in the joy of the arrival of the New Year. Various vendors stalls had already spread throughout the entire cultural square.

i Fang followed his parents to the cultural square to visit the night market. At this ti, i Ya had just turned one year old and was still having difficulty walking, but she could already babble and utter words.

Xiaoya, look who this is.

Mama, mama.

Little i Ya raised her head and called out to her mother, Xiang Xiaoxia.

And who is this?

i Fang cooperatively made a funny face towards her younger sister in her mothers arms.

Gege, gege.[1]

Her sweet and childish voice couldnt help but make people exclaim how adorable she was. Even i Fang, who had been reborn, couldnt help but ruffle her hair a few tis.

My sister is the cutest sister in the world!

Then you have to protect your sister well in the future.

Mhm, mhm! i Fang nodded. I will take good care of her.

Only i Lijun still had a unhappy expression on his face.

Why cant she call dad? This girl

Dad, these things depend on fate. You cant rush it.

You talk too much.

i Lijun was currently tapping his sons head when he happened to see the Xia family who were out shopping together

Oh, isnt this Teacher Yu?

What a coincidence, i Fangs mom and dad!

When Xia Yuan saw i Fangs family, she also excitedly approached them and respectfully greeted, Hello Aunt i, hello Uncle i!

Hello, Yuan Yuan!

Xia Yuan was imdiately attracted by little i Ya in Xiang Xiaoxias arms.

Aunt i! Can I, can I touch your baby?

Be careful and gentle, Xiaoya is still delicate.

Yes, I will be careful

Xiang Xiaoxia sat on a stone bench on the side, Xia Yuan approached and gently touched i Yas cheek with her hand.

Little i Ya blinked her big eyes and curiously observed this unfamiliar sister.

She smiledshe smiled at ! Did you see, i Fang?!

Excited, Xia Yuan kept shouting, while Xiang Xiaoxia noticed that her daughter kept looking in one direction as if she wanted to reach out and grasp sothing.

It seems like she likes your hairpin.

Thisthis one?

Xia Yuan took off a peach flower hairpin from her own hair and showed it to i Ya.

This hairpin has a sharp end, youre still too young, you cant hold it directly, okay?

Mama, mama

Little i Ya reached out her hand, wanting to grasp it, while making a pleading sound towards her mother.

You really cant touch this one, its too dangerous

i Ya clearly didnt understand Xia Yuans words. Unable to get what she wanted, she imdiately cried in distress.

My my Xiaoya, be a good girl Sister Yuan Yuan is right, that thing is still very dangerous, you cant touch it now.

Xiang Xiaoxia held i Ya and stood up to comfort her, gesturing to Xia Yuan to quickly put the hairpin away.

Xia Yuan put the hairpin back on her hair. At this mont, Teacher Yu gently patted her daughters shoulder and said, Did you bring your little purse today? You can go play at the small stalls over there with i Fang, but dont go too far.

Mhm, okay!

As soon as Xia Yuan received permission, she turned into an unruly horse and pulled i Fangs hand, running off.

i Fang, lets go play over there!

Hey, wait Didnt I say not to go too far!

Xia Yuan, who had entered elentary school, no longer needed i Fang to take her out to play, but she wouldnt go out alone either. Following other kids and playing together was Xia Yuans usual routine.

As long as they held hands, she wasnt afraid of anything.

Xia Yuan took i Fang to see others shooting air guns and playing ring toss.

During the Lunar New Year in Baii County, there was a popular ga of throwing dice. The dice had various animal shapes drawn on them, and people would place bets on how many of a certain animal would appear to earn corresponding rewards. Because the dice were large, the process of throwing them involved pulling a thick rope to make the dice roll down from above a wooden board, which was quite a visually appealing experience.

Xia Yuan was still watching from the side when i Fang asked her, Arent you going to try placing a bet?

Xia Yuan shook her head. Mom said thats gambling, and kids shouldnt do that.

But youre clearly interested!

Xia Yuan blushed. Its nothing just curious.

Then Ill play.

Just as i Fang was about to roll up his sleeves, Xia Yuan grabbed his arm, causing i Fang to frown. Youre not going to tattle to Teacher Yu, are you?

I didnt an that

Xia Yuan took out a 10 yuan bill from her purse. i Fang, Ill give you money to play. That way, I can feel involved too If you win, its yours; if you lose, its mine. What do you think?

Alright What animal do you want to bet on?

Rabbit, rabbit! Bet on rabbit all the way!

This ga costs 2 yuan per round. Do you want to bet once on rabbit or bet consecutively 5 tis?

Just play one round! Just just one round Please place the bet on rabbit for .

i Fang listened to Xia Yuan and placed a bet on rabbit, and everyone placed their bets again before the next round started.

Place your bets, place your bets! Were about to start throwing the dice!

The shopkeeper held the thick rope, and Xia Yuan was too scared to watch. She just held onto i Fangs arm and covered her eyes.

i Fang found her reaction amusing and playfully rubbed her little head.

Speaking of which, Xia Yuan, your hairpin looks really nice

Yeah, right? I really like this hairpin!

As Xia Yuan finished speaking, the shopkeeper pulled the rope, and three large dice rolled down from the board.

Rabbit.

Rabbit.

And rabbit

Its three rabbits!

Wow, yay!

Xia Yuan happily embraced i Fang to celebrate, saying, Being with you brings such good luck!

Although getting three rabbits at the sa ti was a very rare random event, the prize they received was only 20 yuan.

As promised, Xia Yuan handed 18 yuan of her earnings to i Fang, and then they continued to stroll around together.

They hadnt been walking together for long when they heard soone calling Xia Yuans na from behind.

When they turned around, they saw a little girl nad Lin Youxi. She let go of her father Lin Guochuans hand and ran happily towards Xia Yuan to greet her.

Lin Youxi, youre out playing tonight too!

Lin Youxi nodded and curiously looked at Xia Yuan and i Fang. What are you two playing?

Were watching people throw rings! Theres soone who throws the rings really accurately and wins a lot of gifts.

i Fang is also really good at throwing. Why dont you let him give it a try?

Lin Youxi excitedly gestured and said, A few days ago, we played throwing rings together. You dont know, hes really amazing!

Xia Yuan imdiately crossed her arms and put on an annoyed expression. So you ca here by yourselves a few days ago? Why didnt you call ?

No, no We didnt co by ourselves. Uncle i took us to play together. We were playing on the main street at that ti.

At this mont, Lin Guochuan walked over to greet the children. After asking about their parents whereabouts, he reminded the three of them, saying, There are people releasing sky lanterns on the south side of the square. Do you want to go there and play? You can buy lantern there too. If you want to play, you can release it together.

Sky lanterns? What are those? Xia Yuan tilted her head.

i Fang reminded her from the side, Theyre lanterns that can be released into the sky. Look at the night sky over there, you can see them, right?

Oh, it looks so beautiful! I want to release a lantern too.

So Lin Guochuan gave Lin Youxi 5 yuan and instructed them, If you want to release lantern together, take this money and buy one.

Lin Youxi tilted her head in confusion and asked, Dad, arent you coming with us to release a lantern?

Itll be more fun if you kids release it together.

Lin Guochuan patted Lin Youxis head, saying, Just rember not to wander too far, especially near the pond in the south.

I know, Dad! Dont worry, i Fang is with us. Hes a brave boy, he will protect us!

Lin Youxi raised her little head, her clear eyes filled with infinite trust in i Fang.

Translator's Notes:

Gege ans big brother. Its written in pinyin, so I didnt translate it.

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