Only After I Was Reborn Did I Realize That I Had Childhood Sweethearts Chapter 369: Youre Not the First Girl to Like Ah Fang

Liu Xiaoyu’s outburst plunged the car into silence, thick with awkward tension—even giving Xiang Bingbing pause.

But being Xiang Bingbing, she bounced back instantly, scratching her head with a grin.

“Aiya… I was just really curious! I get how two people date, but three? That’s gotta be complicated.”

“That’s… private, though. Not really appropriate to ask…”

Xiaoyu’s voice dwindled as Lin Youxi draped an arm over her shoulders.

“It’s fine. Bingbing’s grown up now—natural to wonder about these things.”

“Hey! Why does it sound like you all used to see as a kid?”

Bingbing huffed before sighing. “But… Xiaoyu’s right. I get why she’s worried. I do blurt out whatever’s on my mind…”

“Still, I know how important your secret is. Ah Fang trusted at great risk—I’d never betray that.”

Glad you’re self-aware now.

i Fang marveled inwardly. She’s truly matured…

“What I’m curious about,” Lin Youxi mused, “is why Bingbing’s suddenly interested in romance.”

She squeezed Xiaoyu’s arm. “Is there soone at school you like?“

“Not really…” Bingbing propped her chin on her hand. “Just fascinated by you three. It’s so unconventional…”

“Bingbing, let ask you sothing.”

“Shoot! No secrets here!”

“Do you like Ah Fang?“

“Huh?!“

“……”

“……”

Xia Yuan and Liu Xiaoyu whipped their heads toward Lin Youxi, jaws slack.

D-Did she just—

ASK THAT OUTRIGHT?!

Even the usually unfiltered Xiang Bingbing froze like a deer in headlights.

“Wha—no way! Hahaha! Just curiosity! Don’t overthink it!”

“Admitting it’s fine, really.”

Lin Youxi gazed out the window. “Ah Fang’s exceptional—Yuan Yuan and I know that best. You shared a desk with him forever. Given today’s behavior, denying it would be lying to yourself.”

She added softly, “Besides… among our friends, you’re not the first girl to like Ah Fang.“

Yeah… not the first.

Xiaoxue…

Xia Yuan’s chest ached. Today’s call made it painfully clear—Peng Xue was avoiding i Fang.

If she’d truly moved on, she’d have greeted him normally.

This… ans she still hasn’t let go.

anwhile, another passenger was internally screaming.

N-No no no no—

Liu Xiaoyu, whose own secret crush had just been brushed against, sat rigid, fighting to keep her expression neutral.

D-Does Youxi know about that car ride with i-dog?!

Sure, we got cozy, but it was just heart-to-heart friends talk! Why would he TELL them?!

I get wanting honesty with your girlfriends, but HOW do I face Yuan Yuan and Youxi now?!

I-DOG, YOU DESERVE A THOUSAND DEATHS!

While Xiaoyu ntally strangled i Fang, Xiang Bingbing—cornered by Lin Youxi’s bluntness—fumbled for words.

Do… I like Ah Fang?

In high school, she could’ve answered easily—yes, but as friends. The height difference alone made romantic thoughts unthinkable.

Now, under Lin Youxi’s scrutiny, even she wasn’t sure.

“I… I don’t really know…”

True to form, Bingbing opted for honesty. “Ah Fang’s great, but not because he’s rich or successful now… Just… ugh, fine—maybe I do like him.”

“Good. Still our frank Bingbing.”

Lin Youxi patted her shoulder before calling out, “Ah Fang, did you hear? Bingbing likes you too. No response?“

“Heard, but…”

i Fang sighed, addressing Bingbing directly.

“Bingbing, I’m a two-timing scumbag. Liking leads nowhere—Yuan Yuan and Youxi can attest.”

“Liking soone doesn’t have to an dating, right? Haha! Never expected you to like back!”

Bingbing laughed it off, chatting idly about the trip before staring out the window—avoiding further trio-talk.

Xia Yuan watched Lin Youxi’s masterstroke in awe.

Forcing Bingbing to confess neutralized any ‘just friends’ ambiguity, made Ah Fang reject her gently, preserved friendships, AND flexed her main-wife aura—

anwhile, I just gawked like Xiaoyu!

When will I EVER reclaim my dignity?!

The other car—carrying Zhang Ming, Yue Xinyi, and Guo Yun—was dead silent. Guo Yun napped post-journey, while Zhang Ming and Yue Xinyi bickered sporadically.

None could imagine the drama unfolding in i Fang’s vehicle.

“Finally… we’re here.”

Liu Xiaoyu—having endured moral tornt—bolted to Guo Yun’s side upon arrival. “Yunyun, need help with your bags?“

“Huh? You okay? You look… haunted.”

“J-Just tired from the ride.”

“WOW! This mansion!”

Bingbing’s lancholy evaporated at the luxurious villa.

“Private pool!“

“Ocean view!“

“Ga room!“

“Air’s so fresh!“

After touring, she bounded to Xia Yuan. “Yuan Yuan, room assignnts?“

“Ah, right. Ah Fang, Youxi, and I take the penthouse suite. Four other bedrooms: Zhang Ming gets the first-floor single. Upstairs has one triple and two doubles—figure it out among yourselves?”

Between Bingbing, Guo Yun, Liu Xiaoyu, and Yue Xinyi:

“I need space for nightti workouts,” Guo Yun said. “I’ll take a single.“

“Then the triple! Who’s with ? Xiaoyu? Xiao Yizi? All three?“

“I… don’t mind.” Liu Xiaoyu shrugged.

Yue Xinyi nodded. “Work might call. Xiaoyu and Bingbing share; I’ll take a single for calls.“

Zhang Ming, glued to his phone, earned a kick from Yue Xinyi. “Who’s got you grinning?“

“Just… a college friend. Keeps ssaging .“

“Oho~ Zhang Ming’s second spring!”

i Fang gaped. “*Thought you’d pine for that girl forever!*”

“Shut up!“

“Which girl? Ex? TELL !” Bingbing pressed.

Yue Xinyi smirked. “A na that shall not be spoken—unless you want him enraged.“

“Yue Xin-YI! Like you know !”

“See? Enaged.“

“I’ll end you!”

i Fang restrained a lunging Zhang Ming. “Enough! Settle in first.”

“Ah Fang,” Guo Yun inquired, “what’s the plan? Beach now?”

“Not yet. Rest first. Oh—Yunyun, got ti later? Need to discuss that new project.”

“*The… troidvania one?*”

“Yeah. Brought my laptop and concept art.”

“Ah Fang!” Xia Yuan tugged his arm. “We’re here to relax! Let’s swim!”

???

Yue Xinyi’s eye twitched at i Fang’s arm jiggling against Xia Yuan’s assets. As a staunch Xi shipper, this was unbearable.

She cleared her throat—only for Lin Youxi to also latch onto i Fang.

“Yunyun, join us to brainstorm. We’ll review the pitch together.”

“Sure…”

Frankly, Guo Yun preferred this arrangent.

“But we covered this last night—”

“Need clarity on so details.”

“Fine… though I do want you to enjoy the trip.”

Lin Youxi gazed up at him. “Being with you is my vacation.”

“M- too!”

Xia Yuan hopped up, cupping his face. “Don’t dare exclude !”

“Alright, alright… group review it is.”

Sandwiched between them, i Fang beca the filling in a very conspicuous throuple sandwich—

—leaving Yue Xinyi horrified.

???

Weren’t they all broken up?!

Her years of shipping expertise scread: Sothing’s very wrong here…