Only After I Was Reborn Did I Realize That I Had Childhood Sweethearts Chapter 429: Liu Xiaoyus Dinner Gathering

Under Xiang Bingbing’s guidance and influence, i Fang and Xia Yuan had recently beco obsessed with basketball over the past week.

At first, whenever they had free ti, they would head to the school basketball court to play.

Initially, Xia Yuan wore very sporty sleeveless basketball jerseys, but after a few rounds on the court, her conservative yet stern husband i Fang ordered her to put on a jacket.

His reasoning was that it would “dazzle his eyes and affect his performance,” and it might also attract unwanted attention from lecherous male college students.

Later, even with a sports jacket on, Xia Yuan still drew crowds—so many that even female students ca to watch i Fang and Xia Yuan, uploading videos to C Station that trended. This left i Fang and Xia Yuan quite troubled.

Eventually, through Xiang Bingbing’s connections, CEO i used his “money power” to secure a VIP mbership at Peng University’s gymnasium. With the social influence of Yuanxi Entertainnt’s president, i Fang and the others gained access to a private indoor basketball court whenever they wanted.

The private court even had air conditioning, so they no longer had to worry about heat or prying eyes.

Now, Xia Yuan could freely let her “waves surge” on the court without restraint.

Beyond their usual workouts, i Fang remained deeply invested in his company’s growth.

Despite being extrely generous with employees, i Fang was often very cautious with marketing budgets—because he frequently took charge of promotional campaigns himself. This ti, the FGO teaser was no exception.

While playing at the gymnasium, he donned a rarely seen pair of overalls.

He was about to stir up a massive wave of attention.

Xia Yuan, of course, was baffled by his strange outfit: “Ah Fang, is this… appropriate basketball attire? Like you always say, this is so abstract.”

She tugged at her Gudako [FGO protagonist] costu. “Even for promotional purposes, you should at least wear a Master’s uniform like , right?”

“You don’t understand. This is to commorate my lost youth.”

Xia Yuan crossed her arms, pouting in confusion. “You’re only 21 this year—what ‘lost youth’ are you talking about? Did Youxi and I hold you back or sothing?”

“That’s not what I ant… Here, let show you.”

i Fang parted his hair into a mature middle-parted style and called out to Lin Youxi, who was holding a DV cara in the stands:

“Youxi, start recording!”

“Is this angle okay?” Lin Youxi looked slightly hesitant. “I’m not a professional photographer—I might not do it well.”

“No problem, just shoot it casually. It’s a life vlog—the more down-to-earth, the better. People will love seeing goof off.”

Lin Youxi gave i Fang an OK sign. “Ah Fang, I’m ready.”

She loved watching her Ah Fang act like a kid having fun—to her, these were precious mories.

So, i Fang began greeting the cara:

“Hello, esteed viewers! I’m Fang Bao, a ‘trainee CEO’ who’s been running a company for two and a half years. I love singing, dancing, rap, coding, and basketball. Next, I’ll perform a rap dance song I composed in a burst of inspiration. Music!”

He snapped his fingers, then dramatically shed his jacket and launched into a dance based on his past-life -infested mories—a performance so ingrained in his mind that even the “original creator” would be awestruck.

anwhile, Xia Yuan followed i Fang’s instructions and played the song he had casually composed.

Abandoning his usual aloof CEO persona, i Fang transford into a warrior. In Lin Youxi’s DV footage, Xia Yuan’s trembling, rolling laughter was clearly audible:

“Ahahaha—Ah Fang, what kind of weird dance is this? So embarrassing, oh my god!”

Despite his wife’s mockery, i Fang fearlessly lost himself in the dance.

As he moved, he rapped awkwardly, swaying passionately until his overalls slipped down.

At the climax, i Fang had Xia Yuan bring out a prop board prepared by the marketing team. Then, dressed in her Gudako outfit, she joined him on cara:

[15 Days Until FGO Official Launch]

“All Masters, are you ready to embark on your journey to Chaldea and explore Human Order? If you haven’t pre-registered yet, hurry up! Pre-register now to unlock a launch-exclusive 4-star Servant of your choice and tons of Saint Quartz rewards!”

“Save—pfft… save humanity’s future—Human Order… pfft haha… Long live the Human Order! Ahahaha!”

By now, Xia Yuan was a seasoned on-cara personality with excellent presence. Her unintentional laughter added fantastic codic effect, elevating i Fang’s performance to new heights.

After this video was uploaded, the first half—i Fang’s “two-and-a-half-year trainee CEO dance”—inevitably beca a tiless in the ‘absurd humor’ community.

But the second half, featuring i Fang’s dead-serious promotional face and Xia Yuan’s barely contained giggles, was immortalized as reaction s, rivaling even future classics like Bao Longxing and Leopard Head’s “I’ll take it all!”

Down-to-earth i Fang never stopped people from joking about him—as long as it wasn’t personal attacks or harmful content, he allowed uploaders to freely share and parody his antics.

This grassroots marketing saved Yuanxi Entertainnt millions in promotional costs, leaving Uncle [senior exec] and Cousin [another exec] declaring “we’ve won big” after reviewing the financial reports.

Though i Fang had long-term VIP access to the gymnasium’s basketball court, it felt wasteful for just two people.

So, he invited Liu Xiaoyu and Zhang Ming to join them—aside from Xiang Bingbing.

Unfortunately, Zhang Ming was busy polishing a demo and stood up his boss i Fang, which led i Fang to a startling realization:

“Wait… other than Zhang Ming, do I even have any other male friends my age?”

“Ah Fang, you’re not an ordinary person anymore. Making friends is naturally harder now.”

Xia Yuan pondered. “Take your roommates, for example—even if you wanted to get closer, they’d still treat you differently knowing your status.”

Liu Xiaoyu was also curious: “Don’t you have business etings all the ti? None of those bosses could be friends?”

“Uncle handles most external networking. I only step in for major project signings.”

i Fang scratched his head. “And you know how it is—most bosses in my industry are at least in their 30s or 40s. It’s rare to et soone my age.”

“Rare? More like nonexistent!”

Xia Yuan smiled. “It’s fine, Ah Fang. Friends are friends, regardless of gender.”

“Exactly! I treat Ah Fang like one of the guys anyway…”

Xiang Bingbing patted i Fang’s shoulder. “Ward up enough? Let’s play!”

“OK, OK, I’m going. Go easy on !”

“No problem!” Xiang Bingbing cracked her knuckles eagerly. “Ti to show you what it ans to be dominated by Bingbing!”

“Hey, were you even listening to ?!”

Thus, i Fang and Xiang Bingbing engaged in an intense one-on-one, while Liu Xiaoyu and Xia Yuan practiced set shots and three-step layups at the other hoop—skills they needed for their PE exams.

But Lin Youxi always just sat in the stands, sotis taking photos of i Fang and Xia Yuan, sotis fetching water for everyone. She solely handled logistics, which worried Xia Yuan:

“Youxi, don’t you want to play with us? You just sit there every ti—isn’t it boring?”

“It’s fine. I like it this way.”

Lin Youxi shook her head and continued photographing Xia Yuan, who happily posed with a peace sign.

So, Xia Yuan and Liu Xiaoyu kept practicing their shots while chatting.

As the friendliest and most cheerful in their circle, Xia Yuan had a unique charm that drew people in. In elentary school, Lin Youxi was her only close friend; in middle school, Peng Xue joined; and in high school, Liu Xiaoyu beca part of her orbit.

Since high school, Liu Xiaoyu had often stayed by Xia Yuan’s side. Though not as fiercely loyal as Peng Xue, their friendship was still deep and open.

Today was also the day Liu Xiaoyu had invited everyone to dinner, so after basketball, they cleaned up and headed to her reserved restaurant.

“By the way, Xiaoyu’s treating us today—didn’t Yue Xinyi say she was coming too?”

“She’s on her way. Last call, she said she’d et us at the gym—”

As soon as Liu Xiaoyu spoke, soone walked through the gym doors—

Yue Xinyi, arriving for the gathering.

With glasses on, Yue Xinyi looked much more docile, but after glancing around and greeting everyone, her sharp tongue resurfaced:

“Damn, is this i Dog’s harem? Still as glamorous as ever.”

Xia Yuan couldn’t help scolding her: “What harem? Don’t talk nonsense, Xinyi.”

“True, two are missing—one got held back a grade, the other’s out of town.”

Yue Xinyi rested her chin on her hand, feigning annoyance. “Tch… I feel kinda redundant here. Maybe I should leave.”

“Hey, Xinyi, don’t go!”

Liu Xiaoyu grabbed Yue Xinyi before she could “escape.” “You ca all this way—at least stay for dinner.”

“Obviously joking. I’m definitely staying to have fun.”

Yue Xinyi then called out to i Fang and Xiang Bingbing on the court. “Hey, you two! Stop playing and go shower. I’m here—let’s eat!”

“Don’t worry, Xinyi. I’ve got it covered—we’ll shower at the restaurant.”

“The restaurant has showers? What kind of place is this…?”

“You’ll see. It’s a large-scale hydrotherapy club.”

“C-club?!”

Yue Xinyi was stunned.

“Xiaoyu, you seem so conservative, yet you’re into this? A girl taking us to a club for dinner? Is this so kind of… party? I have zero interest in i Dog! Don’t drag into this!”

“N-no, it’s not like that! Hydrotherapy clubs are just upscale relaxation spots—nothing shady. My dad took as a kid, and I’ve been with roommates too. The vibe’s great.”

Hydrotherapy clubs are more common in coastal regions—large complexes offering leisure, entertainnt, wellness, and massage services. They cater to family vacations, corporate retreats, and friend gatherings, usually charging entrance fees that include perks like buffet als, free snacks, private theaters, and reading lounges.

Higher-end venues even have dedicated restaurant floors.

As CEO of Yuanxi Entertainnt, i Fang couldn’t go too low-key. Liu Xiaoyu had carefully selected Luohu District’s most luxurious hydrotherapy club for their outing.

After packing up, i Fang’s group headed to the parking lot. Liu Xiaoyu stopped Yue Xinyi and Xiang Bingbing:

“Let’s wait at the campus gate. I’ll call a ride.”

“No need. I’ve got a car.”

Yue Xinyi twirled her keys—a four-ringed emblem glinting—revealing her newfound wealth.

“Wow! Xinyi, you bought a car? And an Audi? You’re loaded!”

“Even as a trainee without a formal title, I’m still C-site’s operations lead—a top contender for Yuanxi’s future COO. Of course I can afford this.”

She downplayed her achievents, though Liu Xiaoyu and Xiang Bingbing, who’d been in less demanding roles at Yuanxi Music, hadn’t realized how much she’d taken on.

Now studying marketing while handling operational decisions, Yue Xinyi was young but seasoned—a founding C-site mber with sharp instincts, backed even by the current ops head, Feng Ling.

i Fang always rewarded early contributors generously. Yue Xinyi had stood by him during C-site’s toughest tis and was among his most trusted friends.

Her competence matched her position, and her salary surpassed what most peers could imagine.

Thus, Yue Xinyi and i Fang drove separately to Luohu’s premier hydrotherapy club—”Harbor No. 9.”

Author’s Note:

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