Only After I Was Reborn Did I Realize That I Had Childhood Sweethearts Chapter 446: The Library

For everyone, the journey from youth to maturity inevitably includes a period of standing on one’s own.

This is especially true for Xia Yuan and Lin Youxi.

Before graduating high school, the two had mostly followed i Fang’s guidance in their endeavors. Though they had their own hobbies and dreams, i-dog’s attentive support was always indispensable.

After entering university, to live up to their reputations as part of Yuanxi Interactive’s “Big Three,” Lin Youxi and Xia Yuan began their own training—pursuing growth and struggle without i Fang’s involvent.

During this ti, Xia Yuan, under the alias of the energetic “Lin Wanwan,” threw herself into rehearsals with the mories of Sumr Band. Her third album was already recorded, awaiting release by Yuanxi Music’s team.

As for her livestreaming persona “Yuan-chan,” her broadcasts had dwindled to once a month, transforming her into a casual, part-ti strear. Yet each appearance still beca a major event that sent C Station into a frenzy.

anwhile, Lin Youxi focused on deepening her expertise while collaborating with Yuanxi’s tech team to explore AI’s potential.

On top of this, Lin Youxi had also squeezed in ti to earn her driver’s license. Naturally, i Fang planned to buy his wife a new car for their convenience.

As for i Fang himself, during the daylight hours apart from his wives, he devoted himself to exploring his passion for gaming.

Beyond his upcoming ga Project: Eschaton—officially titled Lily of the End—he also oversaw Zhang Ming’s Salty Fish Survivor.

In addition to these indie projects, i Fang began drafting plans for a AAA open-world MMO.

By his estimate, this three-year developnt cycle would culminate in his final hands-on project before graduation—a definitive conclusion to his past life’s gaming dreams.

Under the sumr sun, the youths sweated, savored their victories, and reveled in the joys of youth.

September arrived, ushering in the new sester.

Pengcheng University’s campus welcod a wave of energetic freshn.

Thanks to the “i Fang Effect,” this year saw a surge in applications from top scorers nationwide, pushing the admission cutoff 20 points higher than the previous year. The ga design major even surpassed computer science to beco the university’s most competitive program.

Undoubtedly, the entrepreneurial and romantic saga of the “Big Three” had beco a benchmark for young people across the country, turning Pengda into a pilgrimage site of sorts.

Among the freshn—aside from the semi-enrolled Peng Xue—were familiar faces from Jiangcheng No. 1 High.

This included Zhu Nainai, once i Fang’s most devoted fan, and Xu Wei, a diehard Journey of Clouds enthusiast. After i Fang’s graduation, they had kept the Ximilu Studio club alive, passing it down to new generations.

To these juniors who had idolized him in high school, i Fang generously treated them to als and reminiscences.

They also brought updates from Jiangcheng.

After all, i Fang’s high-profile declaration of love for Lin Youxi on the school field, coupled with his 2-million-yuan donation, had cented his legacy at Jiangcheng No. 1 High. The school had beco a “sacred site” in its own right:

The classroom i Fang once used was now the most sought-after.His horoom teacher, the “Tyrant” Dong Zhongying, had parents clamoring to transfer their children into his class.The grove where i Fang and Lin Youxi were photographed beca known as “Lovers’ Slope.”The image of i Fang, Lin Youxi, and Xia Yuan crossing the “Adult Gate” together now graced the school’s hopage.

In short, the administration embraced the idolization—after all, i-dog was their proudest alumnus in recent years.

That said, hearing his juniors animatedly recount his own legend left i Fang mildly mortified.

At the dinner table, Zhu Nainai and Xu Wei buzzed around him relentlessly. Zhu Nainai clung to his arm, pitching herself as the ultimate “obedient, ticulous super-assistant.”

Indie ga fanatic Xu Wei, anwhile, grilled i Fang about Lily of the End‘s developnt, eager to contribute to the script.

Their fervor made Xia Yuan fidget uncomfortably.

She glanced at i Fang, patiently engaging with the girls, then exchanged a look with Lin Youxi—who remained unbothered, calmly eating while fielding questions.

For these students, dining with billionaire seniors was a rare opportunity they milked for all it was worth.

After the gathering, as i Fang drove ho with Lin Youxi and Xia Yuan, the latter couldn’t resist grumbling:

“Ah-Fang was so popular today. Surrounded by juniors—felt great, didn’t it?”

“Not bad…”

“So, which junior do you like best? Nainai, who chased after ‘Fang-bao’ every day? Or quiet, ga-obsessed Xu Wei?”

“Well… they’re both nice—”

“Splitting the difference again?“

“But compared to another junior, they’re missing sothing.”

“Another junior?! How many girls are you flirting with?!”

“YuanYuan, why so worked up?”

Lin Youxi chuckled by the window. “Ah-Fang’s obviously talking about my ‘little sister’ Lin Wanwan. Did you forget your own role?”

“O-oh! Lin Wanwan?”

“Obviously.”

i Fang shot Xia Yuan an exasperated look before adding fondly, “But YuanYuan’s still the cutest.”

“You two are the worst… always ganging up on .”

Xia Yuan pinched Lin Youxi. “Youxi, teach your secrets! How are you so unbothered when Ah-Fang talks to other girls? I get so jealous!”

“It’s not that I’m unbothered… of course I mind.”

Lin Youxi explained, “But given Ah-Fang’s status now, it’s natural he’d attract admirers. Don’t you get plenty of attention too?”

“Only from girls! Junior boys barely talk to —just ask for autographs…”

Xia Yuan pouted. “Not that I care, but… I’d love to see Ah-Fang jealous over sotis.”

“I’m not jealous enough?“

i Fang feigned offense. “I just chatted with those juniors—no touching, barely even looked! Rember when we played basketball with Bingbing? I booked a VIP court so no guys could leer at you. Still not strict enough?”

“Oh… that ti…”

Xia Yuan flushed at the mory. “I guess Ah-Fang can be kinda domineering…”

“YuanYuan just likes being controlled by Ah-Fang,” Lin Youxi teased, tickling her. “And being pinned down by him, pounded into the mattress—”

“Stop driving! You just got your license and you’re already like this?!”

As Xia Yuan and Lin Youxi tussled in the backseat, i Fang drove leisurely.

“But YuanYuan does enjoy being conquered… right?”

“By Ah-Fang! You need the qualifier!”

Xia Yuan huffed. “Otherwise it sounds like I have so weird kink… Speaking of, doesn’t Ah-Fang like being conquered by Youxi?”

“No particular preferences here. As a ga designer, I need broad horizons—ahem—for creative inspiration.”

“Is that what ga design ans?!”

Lin Youxi raised an eyebrow before changing topics. “Ah-Fang, free tomorrow afternoon?”

“Yeah… no class. Miss ?”

“I’ll be studying at the library. Keep company?”

“The library? Sure, I guess.”

“Y-You two!”

Xia Yuan turned crimson. “You’re not planning anything lewd there, are you?!”

“What nonsense!”

Lin Youxi frowned. “I just get lonely studying alone. Ah-Fang’s free anyway.”

“So you are using him for entertainnt!”

Xia Yuan suddenly switched to her Lin Wanwan voice: “Senior Youxi~ I know you too well!“

“Maybe in the past. But Ah-Fang and I have a Platonic relationship now—I can take or leave the pounding. Unlike soone who cosplayed Lin Wanwan just to try new positions night one.”

“Platonic?! You—just this week—”

Xia Yuan paused, ntally reviewing the week, then gasped in realization—

Lin Youxi pretended to scold her:

“You’ve been monopolizing Ah-Fang all week. I’ve been sleeping alone.”

“O-oh… right…”

Xia Yuan stamred, “Youxi… you’re really… okay with this now?”

“Mhm.”

Lin Youxi rested her chin on her hand, gazing at the dappled shadows outside.

“We have a lifeti with Ah-Fang. Indulging now could cost us later… He’s still young, but so things require moderation…”

“Sniff…”

Xia Yuan had an epiphany. Had she been too reckless with Ah-Fang?

“I…”

“I haven’t been considerate… If we break Ah-Fang now, we might not have babies later… We should restrain ourselves…”

“YuanYuan.”

i Fang sighed.

“You’re so adorable.”

“Adorable? Code for dumb?!”

“No, just genuinely cute…”

He teased, “You know, the luckiest thing in your life was eting .”

“That’s my line! So conceited!”

Lin Youxi interjected, “Ah-Fang ans if you’d dated soone else, you’d have been scamd while counting their money for them. Your innocence attracts predators.”

She added dryly, “Not that Ah-Fang isn’t a predator too.”

“What are you even saying?! So Youxi wasn’t worried about Ah-Fang?!”

“Of course I worry. But Ah-Fang insists—”

“Excuse ?! You started it!”

“Ugh! Taking advantage while I rehearsed! Aaaaaah!“

The next day, the Big Three attended class together. After lunch, Xia Yuan went to watch Peng Xue’s military training, while i Fang accompanied Lin Youxi to the library.

Since i Fang and Lin Youxi usually appeared on campus makeup-free—with Lin Youxi wearing glasses for her mild nearsightedness—their low-key looks drew little attention from freshn.

In the library, Lin Youxi diligently took notes while i Fang peered over her shoulder—only to find her technical material utterly beyond him.

“Our Youxi’s a true genius… I’ve studied coding too, but this makes my head spin.”

“Different specialties. You’re on the producer track now.”

Lin Youxi patted his head. “Nap if you’re tired. No need to force yourself.”

“After last ti? No way I’m sleeping—”

“Relax, it’s sester now—not empty like sumr. I’ll behave.”

Thus reassured, i Fang dozed off.

Only to be rudely awakened by a tall, slick-haired student.

“Bro,” the guy whispered theatrically, “do a solid—move seats?”

“Move… why?”

Still groggy, i Fang watched as the guy pulled out a 100-yuan bill.

“Let’s just say… I’m into your neighbor. Hundred bucks for your spot?”