Only After I Was Reborn Did I Realize That I Had Childhood Sweethearts Chapter 40: Childhood Nicknames

Xia Yuan has always been a proactive person. Once she decides to do sothing, she imdiately starts making arrangents. Lin Youxi was pulled into Xia Yuans room, while i Fang was left in the living room.

Although i Fang has a good relationship with Xia Yuan, he has never been to her room.

Perhaps there was a chance back in kindergarten, but Xia Yuan has now beco aware of gender differences, and there are certain areas that i Fang, as a re boy, cannot enter.

Of course, Xia Yuan is very casual when entering his room

i Fang took a short nap on the sofa in Xia Yuans house, and then heard the sound of footsteps coming from the stairs.

Little sneakers, long white socks, pleated skirt, bowtie, pigtails Lin Youxi transford from a wild girl next door to a little princess next door after putting on Xia Yuans clothes.

And in order to match with Lin Youxi, Xia Yuan also put on pigtails. Although both of them dont have long hair, they look very energetic.

i Fang! Look! Isnt our Lin Youxi pretty?

The contrast is quite strong.

i Fang was comparing Lin Youxi to his previous life.

In his previous life, Lin Youxi always had long flowing hair and a school uniform jacket in high school. Her smooth and elegant long hair left a deep impression.

Now, she appeared in front of i Fang like a child star idol, completely different from her previous cold and aloof self. It would be strange if i Fang wasnt surprised.

Is that all you have to say, just the contrast? Youre not giving Lin Youxi any face.

Xia Yuan pushed Lin Youxis shoulder forward. You should wear more pretty dresses in the future, dont always wear shirts. You can borrow my clothes.

I still feel like its not quite suitable

Lin Youxi twisted her black little sneakers. It just feels a bit strange.

Its not strange at all! Youre just not used to it because its your first ti.

Xia Yuan continued to listen to Lin Youxis words affectionately. Although I have many friends in class I still like you the most! We didnt have a chance to be in the sa class in elentary school, but we can work hard in middle school!

My mom told that Experintal Middle School divides classes based on grades. If we both study hard, we can be in the sa class in middle school.

Yeah okay. Lin Youxi nodded. Ive been studying hard all along.

Alright, lets put this matter aside for now and practice dancing together.

Um okay.

You see, I told you that Im not needed at all.

i Fang realized that he couldnt fit in anymore, so he thought of an excuse to leave, Can I go back now? Maybe theres sothing I need to do at ho.

As he spoke, he stood up, but before he could take two steps, Xia Yuan, who was approaching aggressively, grabbed his arm and stopped him from leaving.

No! You have to help us evaluate the performance! Xia Yuan frowned, What could you possibly have to do at ho, other than playing gas?

I still have to learn programming. I have to watch online video lessons today.

i Fang noticed that Lin Youxi had been looking at him the whole ti, showing a great deal of interest.

Perhaps, instead of dancing, she wanted to learn coding with i Fang?

You can learn online later. You will go back once my dad cos ho.

Xia Yuans tone suddenly beca pitiful, You havent co to my house for two weekends already, and now you want to leave after just a while. Do you not like playing with anymore?

As she spoke, she leaned towards i Fang, tiptoeing to reach his face. i Fang instinctively took two steps back.

Damn dont look at like that!

Shes too cute!

Dont talk nonsense.

i Fang tapped Xia Yuans head, Im just afraid that as the only boy here, it might make you and Lin Youxi uncomfortable.

We might feel uncomfortable in front of other boys, but youre different, i Fang.

Xia Yuan said seriously, The three of us have been childhood sweethearts. Theres nothing to feel uncomfortable about.

Childhood sweethearts

In the year 2005, kids werent like kids in the future, where they can find out everything by swiping on their phones. So, Lin Youxi had heard this term for the first ti and asked, What does that an?

Childhood sweethearts refer to good friends who have grown up together since childhood. For example, you and I are green plums, and boys like i Fang are bamboo horse, It has the sa aning as our dialect word fa xiao (childhood friend).[1]

After Xia Yuan explained, she suddenly realized that despite being such good friends, they didnt have any special nicknas.

She had a nickna, Yuan Yuan, but Lin Youxi had never called her that.

i Fang had called her that once, but he seed to have forgotten afterwards!

Speaking of which, we have such a good relationship, but we still use our nas to address each other. It feels a bit unfamiliar!

Xia Yuan smiled and said to Lin Youxi, From now on, Ill just call you Youxi directly! Its more intimate this way. And you can call

Yuan Yuan.

Lin Youxi quickly gave the answer Xia Yuan wanted. It seed like she had wanted to do this for a long ti, which made Xia Yuan very happy.

What about i Fang?

Werent we supposed to only use nicknas when were alone?

Its okay, Youxi. Hes not a stranger!

Xia Yuan climbed onto the sofa and, in order to not dirty it with her shoes, she sat in a super cute duck pose and pleaded with i Fang, grabbing his arm. Call call with my nickna.

Yuan Yuan.

i Fang responded quickly. Xia Yuan blushed slightly after being called that, but quickly recovered.

Lastly, its about i Fangs nickna!

Xia Yuan thought for a mont. i Fang, it seems like your family calls you by your full na.

Yeah, I was born into a family that doesnt love , and they nad casually.

Lin Youxi took over the conversation. I talked to i Fang about this before. Actually, using your na as a repetition word is quite good, just like Yuan Yuan. But he doesnt like it I think it goes well with your nickna.

After being told this, Xia Yuan scratched the back of her head and smiled shyly.

Hehe thats true, one is Yuan Yuan (circle)[2], and the other is

I dont like being called that! Dont do that!

i Fang firmly refused once again. You can give a nickna, call Da Fang, Er Mao, San Mao, or Si Gou, anything is fine, but not that repetition word.

Why do you dislike that na so much?

Xia Yuan thought for a mont while holding i Fangs shoulder, and suddenly had an idea. Then how about Xiao Fang! It sounds smooth. Lin no, Youxi, what do you think?

Whatever Yuan Yuan thinks is good, then its good. Lin Youxi remained as obedient as ever to Xia Yuan.

Dont you want to hear my opinion? i Fang protested. This na is too feminine, people will say Im effeminate. You have a responsibility, dont you?

Didnt you say any na is fine except for that other one? Liar.

Liar is not a bad na! Lin Youxi raised her hands in agreent. I feel like thats the best, i Fang is a liar.

Thats true! Hahaha! From now on, youll be called Liar. Liar, Liar, Liar

Xia Yuan happily shook i Fangs shoulder, while i Fang looked despondent and allowed himself to be played with.

As they were fooling around, Xia Yuan pushed i Fang too hard and caused him to fall onto the sofa.

Xia Yuan also leaned over and supported herself on the sofa, her pigtails naturally hanging down as she quietly gazed at i Fang.

i Fang had never experienced such an up and down eye contact position, not even Xia Yuan.

However, seeing Xia Yuans embarrassed expression and her struggle to decide whether to get up or not, i Fang didnt feel too much pressure.

Xia Yuan slowly climbed off i Fang, tidied her hair a bit, and then looked towards Lin Youxi, saying, The nickna we ca up with is even longer than his real na! It doesnt seem appropriate, right Youxi?[3]

Lin Youxi had been staring blankly in their direction since earlier, but after being reminded by Xia Yuan, she nodded and said, How about we keep it simple, like Ah i or Ah Fang?

Ah Fang sounds like a good na What do you think? Xia Yuan asked.

i Fang had no objections, Its fine.

But it always felt like this na was like a funny little character from so advertisent, a video that was particularly popular for a while.

Ah Fang and Ah i were the most common nas for boys and girls in the Guangdong and Guangxi regions. Thinking that their parents had given them such a cheap na, i Fang felt a bit annoyed.

Then, its settled!

Subconsciously licking her lips, Xia Yuan sat back on the sofa and looked at i Fang, who had also sat up. She hesitated and said, From now on, well call you Ah Fang!

Ah Fang

Lin Youxi tried calling it out, and Xia Yuan followed suit, getting close to i Fang and shouting in his ear.

Ah Fang! Ah Fang! Ah Fang! Ah Fang!

i Fang covered his ears and also leaned towards Xia Yuan, shouting loudly to express his protest, I heard it! I heard it! I heard it! I heard it!

Hahaha!

The girls cheerful laughter echoed throughout the living room.

Translator's Notes:

Childhood Sweethearts/Green Plum and Bamboo Horse (): sinf.news/en/culture/9692742bfa5c5be98259436aea9f51c1.html & sinf.news/en/culture/edb7a5f78ba4558d175f9903560acd4b.html i Fangs given na Fang () ans square and Xia Yuans nickna is Yuan Yuan () which ans fate but it can also be pronounced as circle (). i Fang () has only 2 characters while Liar (Sahuang jing or ) has 3.

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Dinkytinkysays:

Sep 29, 2023 at 12:39 am

Um childhood sweethearts? Is this a three-way?

Sweethearts is absolutely a dating relationship, so I would use childhood friends as the term, unless there is a plot reason.

It did amuse though, and thanks for the translation!

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