Only After I Was Reborn Did I Realize That I Had Childhood Sweethearts Chapter 408: A Very New Type of Relationship

After accompanying Lin Guochuan to visit You Xiaobing, on the drive back, Lin Guochuan asked i Fang this question:

“You, Youxi, and Yuan Yuan have maintained such a good relationship since childhood, yet now all three of you are single… Regarding your future plans, can you tell Uncle Lin?”

“About future plans…”

i Fang was montarily stunned, then shook his head, “Right now, the company is still in its early funding stages, many developnts remain unstable, plus university coursework requires proper focus. The reason Youxi and I broke up was also to concentrate our energy on careers and studies…”

“I know, so I’m asking about what cos after that.”

Lin Guochuan said softly, “You know, Uncle only has Youxi as his daughter. Our family isn’t as wealthy as Yuan Yuan’s, and I can’t invest in your company like Yuan Yuan’s father can, but Youxi is equally my precious daughter—I absolutely cannot let her suffer grievances.”

“Uncle, I understand that.”

“Back when you were with Yuan Yuan, I happened to be diagnosed with lung nodules. At the ti, I thought if it really was terminal, at least our Youxi would still have you to rely on.”

“I’ve watched you grow up, and you’ve done many kindnesses for our family—Uncle has always rembered.”

“But now that you’ve broken up, whether feelings remain or not, this matter must be treated differently.”

“If you ultimately choose to be with Yuan Yuan, Uncle respects your personal decision.”

As he spoke, Lin Guochuan revealed an extrely kind smile:

“But once you decide to be with Youxi, Uncle hopes you won’t betray her sincere devotion, that you’ll devote your affections to her alone. Can you promise Uncle that?”

……

The “i-You-Yuan Trio” had always believed the greatest pressure for their three-way relationship ca from Xiang Xiaoxia—who held the most authority and had a strong personality—and Xia Xun, the doting father with vast family assets. Lin Youxi’s household usually let her make her own decisions, with Lin Guochuan always deferring to her wishes.

But this ti, Lin Guochuan decided to fight for his daughter’s interests—after all, what parent could bear to see their child suffer?

i Fang sensed he feared Lin Youxi, due to her family’s lesser wealth compared to Xia Yuan’s, might willingly lower herself to stay with i Fang. This was sothing Lin Guochuan couldn’t accept.

Thus, Lin Guochuan’s near-ultimatum was ant to sever i Fang’s hopes for a three-way relationship.

If he gave an evasive agreent here, it would place him at a moral disadvantage during future confrontations.

Therefore, here he could only—

Thinking quickly, i Fang pretended to hesitate for a long mont, then sighed deeply.

“Uncle Lin, as my elder, by reason and sentint I shouldn’t hide things from you—yet I also can’t speak the full truth. From my perspective, I might never be able to devote myself to just one person. What I feel for Yuan Yuan and Youxi isn’t simple romantic affection, but sothing encompassing friendship, familial bonds… a very new type of relationship…”

Lin Guochuan frowned with an expression of complete distrust: “Never able to choose in this lifeti… You an to maintain this relationship with Youxi and Yuan Yuan forever, delaying them and yourself indefinitely?”

“That’s why… this matter might be more complicated than you imagine. You should ask your daughter—if Youxi is willing to tell you the truth, you’ll surely understand why I can’t choose one. As they say, those who know, know.”

i Fang’s “riddle-speak” left Lin Guochuan utterly baffled—to the end, he never grasped what “situation” i Fang referred to.

After returning, i Fang drove Lin Guochuan back to Lin Youxi’s ho.

Having helped resolve a family worry, a grateful Liang ijuan invited i Fang to stay for dinner. This ti, i Fang didn’t decline but obediently waited at the Lin household. Then Lin Youxi pulled him into her room to ask about her uncle You Xiaobing.

“He really told you he wants to apologize to ?”

Lin Youxi still found her uncle’s change hard to believe. “I’d sooner believe Ah Fang isn’t afraid of heights and is good at swimming than believe he’s truly repentant.”

“Hey, what kind of talk is that… asking for a tickle, are you?”

i Fang promptly pinned Lin Youxi on her bed to tease her, but she lay there completely unresisting. “I’ve heard gambling addicts never truly repent—but maybe prison changes people. Ah Fang, do you think he was pretending?”

“I didn’t detect any acting… that cowering deanor—your uncle could never fake that in the past.”

“Hmm… then I’ll trust your judgnt. After all, our Yuanxi Entertainnt CEO’s vision is never wrong.”

Lin Youxi spread her arms for a hug. “Want to sleep at Yuan Yuan’s old place tonight? I miss you.”

i Fang pinched her cheeks. “This… let’s not rush. There’s sothing else—about your dad.”

“My dad?”

As i Fang and Lin Youxi erged from the room, Liang ijuan had already prepared hot soup and dishes, eagerly calling them to eat.

Lin Youxi strode forward, cleared her throat, and declared solemnly:

“Dad, Mom, after hearing from Ah Fang, there’s sothing I must confess to avoid misunderstandings about him.”

“Con-confess what?”

Clueless, Liang ijuan gulped nervously as her daughter continued:

“The real reason Ah Fang and I broke up is—”

“Actually, I already have soone else I like.”

“S-Soone else?!”

Liang ijuan dropped her spoon in shock, while Lin Guochuan’s glasses fell off his face. He scrambled to pick them up.

“Youxi, are you serious? You like soone other than Ah Fang?”

Lin Youxi nodded, glancing nonchalantly at i Fang. “Though I do love Ah Fang, being with only him forever… sotis feels stale.”

“Then… who is it? Wait a minute—”

Horrified, Lin Guochuan flushed with sha. He’d worried i Fang would two-ti and cause a rift between Lin Youxi and Xia Yuan—yet his own daughter was the first to cheat?

Lin Guochuan struggled to accept this.

Adjusting his glasses with trembling hands, he asked hoarsely:

“Were you… already like this when you were dating Ah Fang—”

Lin Youxi nodded. “You could say I was two-timing then.”

“Youxi… you’ve always been so well-behaved. How could you—”

Lin Guochuan frowned. “Since childhood, Ah Fang has given so much for you, his devotion unwavering. What person in this world could cherish you more than him? I doubt any exist…”

“Dad, don’t speak in absolutes. There is soone… The world holds infinite possibilities.”

Lin Youxi smiled.

“No… impossible.”

Lin Guochuan shook his head. “If you’re teasing , I won’t bla you—but don’t let Ah Fang misunderstand. Explain clearly, lest later—”

Lin Youxi struck a playful pose. “No, I won’t. I’ll even flaunt our love in front of Ah Fang.”

“You—!”

For the first ti, Lin Guochuan felt the urge to strike his daughter. As he raised his hand, i Fang quickly intervened, scratching his cheek awkwardly:

“Uncle Lin, don’t listen to Youxi’s teasing. Things aren’t as bad as you think.”

“I knew it! Youxi, why must you always—”

“Youxi’s ‘other lover’ is Yuan Yuan. She broke up with to be with Yuan Yuan.”

“……What?”

That evening, Xia Xun—watching soccer at ho—received a call from i Lijun.

“Hey, Bureau Chief i, what’s up tonight?”

“Old Xia… free tonight?”

“Free… why?”

“The kids are all out at the night market. I thought our three families haven’t dined together in ages—how about gathering at my place? Xiaoxia says she’ll cook sothing nice.”

“I’m free, but Teacher Yu probably has her skincare appointnt tonight—”

“N-next ti for facials! Bring Teacher Yu, haha.”

i Lijun’s laughter faded into solemnity:

“Tonight… we need to discuss the children’s situation.”

“…I’ll inform my wife.”

So… it’s finally co to this.

i Lijun initiating this eting likely ans he knows who i Fang will ultimately choose.

Though Youxi is an exceptional partner, romance and business are different matters.

Our Yuan Yuan is so adorable—that boy wouldn’t be so blind—

Xia Xun, more nervous than when first handing Yu Ling a love letter, steeled himself:

If he doesn’t pick my daughter, I’m withdrawing my investnt!

Then doubt crept in:

So… who will i Fang ultimately choose?!

Seated at the dinner table, Xia Xun grew fidgety.