Only After I Was Reborn Did I Realize That I Had Childhood Sweethearts Chapter 365: Additional Rules for the Dating Game

“No different from usual?”

Xia Yuan and Lin Youxi exchanged glances before Xia Yuan pressed, “Are you saying we’re not sweet enough?”

“That’s not the issue. If you two aren’t sweet enough, I don’t know who could be.”

i Fang explained, “Right now, we’re not too affectionate at school—that was part of the dating ga rules, to maintain our original personas. But that only applies at school. At ho or in private, we’re as intimate as ever. It just lacks… roleplay tension.”

“So you’re saying we should keep acting even at ho?”

Lin Youxi frowned. “Are you trying to skip out on your… contributions?”

“I—I’ll contribute! Why wouldn’t I?”

i Fang flustered. “What I an is… in this current setup, whatever you crave during the day, you can easily get at night. So it’s hard to… to feel that spark, you know?”

“Hmm… that makes sense.”

Xia Yuan tilted her head thoughtfully. “Like how Ah Fang’s ‘Super Energy,’ ‘Secret Training,’ and ‘Super Essence’ were all gradual. When I first tried to kiss or lick Ah Fang, my heart raced—I didn’t know if he’d reject …”

“But once you’ve gotten it, you can’t un-experience it…”

Lin Youxi pondered. “If Ah Fang wants novelty, maybe I should copy Bingbing and change my hairstyle.”

“Great idea! I’ve always wanted curls.”

“I’ll cut mine short. Oh—and get my ears pierced.”

“Youxi, no need to go to a salon. I can pierce them for you.”

“You’ve done it before?”

“No, but Xiaoxue told there’s this machine—”

“Hey, hey, you’re missing the point!”

i Fang sighed. “A makeover is nice, but the real issue is… this ga just isn’t fun for right now.”

“Why not?”

“Because…”

He blurted out, “Every ti I touch you two, all I can think about is getting frisky. Then it’s just—”

Lin Youxi and Xia Yuan burst out laughing.

“Fair. It’s not just you…” Xia Yuan admitted. “I’m always itching to cuddle after holding back all day.”

“How immature.”

Lin Youxi propped her chin on her hand. “I don’t get as desperate as you two.”

“You? Not desperate? Oh, co on!”

i Fang exhaled deeply. “Once you cross that line, it’s really hard to rebuild that dating tension.”

“I get it now.”

Lin Youxi nodded. “Ah Fang wants us to keep our distance even at ho. Right?”

Xia Yuan imdiately puffed her cheeks. “Trying to create distance… are you planning to cheat on us outside?”

“No! I just said no! We used to do it twice daily, then every three days during busy periods, but lately it’s multiple tis a day—not that I’m complaining! I enjoy it too, but—”

Lin Youxi clapped a hand over his mouth.

“Ah Fang, we know you’re… capable. You’re right—this isn’t about restraint. Maybe the problem is too much balance. We need a new approach.”

“New approach? Like what?”

“I’ll think it over… Let’s discuss later. For now, what’s everyone’s schedule? Any afternoon classes?”

Xia Yuan raised a hand. “I have one. You two?”

“None for ,” said i Fang.

“Sa,” Lin Youxi agreed. “So we’ll head ho after lunch?”

“Sure.”

i Fang turned to Xia Yuan. “Yuan Yuan, rest in the dorm first. I’ll pick you up later?”

“It’s just a short walk—no need. You rest at ho.”

She paused, then warned Lin Youxi, “You can sneak-attack Ah Fang all you want at ho, but no slacking off!”

“As if…” Lin Youxi rolled her eyes. “Ah Fang said he’d fetch you—that’s only a two-hour window. What could we possibly do?”

“Stop exaggerating!” Xia Yuan huffed. “Just plan the gathering when you get back. @ everyone in the group.”

After returning ho, Lin Youxi showered first. Erging with damp hair, she found i Fang scrolling through his phone.

“What’re you up to?”

“Inviting people. Just finished.”

“Responses?”

“Most said they’re free this Saturday. Yue Xinyi hasn’t replied yet.”

“She’s taken on more operations work lately. Probably busy.”

“That’s ops for you—always swamped.”

The scent of shampoo wafted from Lin Youxi’s hair as i Fang glanced up. “Want to blow-dry it for you?”

“No need. We’re ‘broken up’, rember?”

She walked off to dry her hair herself, leaving i Fang sighing at her retreating figure.

This wife of mine… switching to actress mode way too fast.

Post-hair-drying, they lounged on the sofa watching TV until Lin Youxi yawned.

“Want to nap?” i Fang offered.

“Mhm…” Rubbing her cheeks, she suddenly asked, “Ah Fang… want to nap together?”

“Sure. My room?”

“I was joking. Why so serious?” She smiled sweetly. “We’re ‘broken up’.“

Lin Youxi retreated to her own room, leaving i Fang aggressively frustrated.

Teasing like that, then doubling down on the ‘breakup’…

It’s like that edging ga!*

Grumbling, he retreated to his bedroom—only for Lin Youxi to slip in 30 minutes later.

“Had an idea while napping. To fix the ‘lack of dating tension,’ let’s add stakes: every week, we’ll vote on which pairing felt more ‘dating-like.’ After nine weeks, whichever side scores higher gets to officially announce their relationship with Ah Fang. How’s that?”

“Sounds like a grueling variety show… and unfair to you two.”

“Not really. Just a fair vote. We’ll ask Yuan Yuan later.”

Lin Youxi added, “And don’t worry about neglecting the ‘losing’ side. Here’s the twist: after each week’s winner is picked, Ah Fang must… contribute to the loser. The winner can only watch, no participating.*”

i Fang blinked. “Why no reward for the ‘more romantic’ pair?”

“Because real romance isn’t about lust.”

Lin Youxi grinned. “If you’re always thinking dirty, how can you feel butterflies? No pain, no gain—fair’s fair, right?”

“Now that… sounds intriguing.”

i Fang stroked his chin, then suddenly winced.

Damn you, i Fang—you absolute bastard!