Only After I Was Reborn Did I Realize That I Had Childhood Sweethearts Chapter 495: Unintentional Use of Public Resources

[Holy shit, that really looks like Boss i!]

[Did the station chief actually achieve the dream life we all fantasize about?]

[I knew those three would end up together! Neither pairing felt complete alone.]

[So those two cuties are their kids?]

[i Dog deserves to die!]

[Am I the only one wondering if this is legal?]

[What’s with the celebration? Have shipping wars rotted your moral compasses?]

[Soone report this bastard—I just want to see the station chief behind bars.]

When the cooking competition video spread across CStation, sparking heated discussions, Uncle Chen Rui imdiately called i Fang at midnight to address what could beco Yuanxi Entertainnt’s biggest PR crisis since its founding.

After consulting Lin Youxi and Xia Yuan, i Fang decided against suppression.

“We’ll have to explain eventually. Deleting it now would only make us look guilty as it spreads elsewhere.”

He reasoned calmly: “This is just our family’s ordinary life. We’re not public figures anymore—no need to hide.”

As predicted, the video exploded from CStation to all major platforms, igniting fervent debates.

Though the i-You-Xia trio lived reclusively, occasional outings had spawned blurry photos online before. However, their national fa had waned after four years of college and three post-graduation in seclusion—the internet’s short mory prioritizing constant novelty over faded stars.

Only Xia Yuan, maintaining her “Yuan-chan” streaming persona and nostalgic music legacy, retained broader recognition.

Thus, seeing footage of their dostic bliss left netizens deeply divided.

Half marveled at i Fang, Xia Yuan, and Lin Youxi’s happy quintet, while the other half debated the ethical implications of their relationship.

Here, i Fang’s foresight proved crucial.

Since their earliest public appearances, the trio had consistently emphasized their unbreakable, family-like bond forged at age six—a connection so extraordinary that many longti CStation users expressed understanding, even admiration.

Criticism still raged, particularly targeting Xia Yuan. So livestread burning her CDs, posters, and rchandise in performative outrage.

Despite leaving the entertainnt industry, Xia Yuan’s past as a ‘Sweet Song Queen’ and national idol made her the lightning rod for backlash—an anticipated outco that prompted i Fang to preemptively suspend her streams. ṟἈN∅ΒЁＳ

As toxicity escalated, i Xiaoyuan and i Zhixi took a temporary leave from kindergarten, blissfully unaware of the storm their parents weathered.

Especially i Fang.

Between phone calls and emails to business partners, he single-handedly managed the fallout while Lin Youxi and Xia Yuan cared for their daughters.

“Yuan Mama, can we go to kindergarten tomorrow?”

i Xiaoyuan waved a green Kan Rider figure. “I promised to show my friends the newest toy!”

“Not yet, sweetheart.”

Xia Yuan stroked her hair. “We’ll wait until Daddy finishes his work.”

The sensitive i Zhixi tugged Lin Youxi’s sleeve. “Xi Mama… did we owe lots of money outside?”

“Hah, no. Why think that?”

“Because… Daddy never goes to work. He’s always with .”

She hung her head. “So his boss got mad…”

Before Lin Youxi could respond, i Xiaoyuan brandished her toy hero.

“Evil bosses causing trouble? My Super Invincible Rider Kick will defeat them all!”

“Haha, no need! But Mommy appreciates the thought.”

Xia Yuan smiled. “Kan Riders protect children. Daddy fights adult battles his own way.”

This well-intentioned reassurance backfired spectacularly.

“So… the adult world has no justice?” i Xiaoyuan’s face darkened.

“No! I an—we can all beco light! There are Kan Riders and Ultraman—”

After much cajoling, the girls finally slept, allowing Xia Yuan and Lin Youxi to join i Fang in his study.

The situation had grown thornier than anticipated—yet remained controllable.

But returning to work after years of dosticity proved exhausting.

Rubbing his temples, i Fang started when soft warmth pressed against his back—Xia Yuan massaging his shoulders while Lin Youxi clasped his hand.

“The worst is handled. We’ll post an official statent soon.”

“Ah Fang…” Xia Yuan rested her chin on his head. “Wouldn’t explaining imdiately have been better? Waiting feels like damage control.”

“Too quick risks seeming like a publicity stunt. Crisis PR requires observing public sentint for optimal timing…”

He sighed. “Ideally, another scandal would bury this. But given the scrutiny, silence isn’t an option anymore.”

“How’s Yuanxi Entertainnt holding up?”

“So partners are nervous—market confidence dips whenever founders face controversy…”

“It’s okay!” Xia Yuan patted him. “If we go bankrupt, we’ll just return to Baii County!”

“I’ve always wanted a bubble tea shop or cat café… Or maybe a crepe stall—I’ve been practicing!”

“A ho-style restaurant would earn faster.” Lin Youxi smirked. “I’ll cook, Ah Fang handles accounts, and Yuan Yuan serves.”

Xia Yuan bristled. “What, my cooking’s not good enough? I didn’t lose to you at the competition!”

“Enough, you two.”

i Fang pinched their cheeks. “This won’t bankrupt us. Do you even know how rich I am?”

“No idea.”

Lin Youxi shrugged. “You manage the money—I just ask when needed.”

“As long as we’re comfortable…”

Xia Yuan hesitated. “Though… Dad left a secret stash. I never ntioned it since we’re fine…”

“Yuan Yuan hiding private savings!”

Lin Youxi gasped dramatically. “Just like Dad did! Rember how Mom punished him?”

She clung to i Fang’s arm. “Husband, you can’t spoil her! I’ll get jealous!”

“Fine, fine—tonight’s family discipline!”

“Ack! Stop fooling around!”

At 8 PM sharp, i Fang posted across all platforms, including CStation:

[We regret occupying public resources but must clarify recent events to protect our family—especially our daughters.]

[I (i Fang) legally married Lin Youxi on February 28, 2017, and we had a daughter before divorcing on February 28, 2018. I then married Xia Yuan on June 13, 2018, and we had a daughter before divorcing on June 13, 2019. All separations were consensual. Though no longer married, our bond remains unshaken. We co-parent harmoniously to raise Xiaoyuan and Zhixi healthily. We beg your understanding.]

[We will pursue legal action against all defamation targeting our family. The internet isn’t a lawless space—think twice before testing this.]

Attached were their marriage/divorce certificates and a family photo (with the girls’ faces blurred).

The statent detonated online.

[Damn, they planned for this?!]

[This is basically a tutorial on marrying twice legally!]

[Rich people loopholes—with that money, I’d do worse.]

[But they’ve been inseparable since age six. Isn’t this just… love?]

[Maybe the girls just wanted kids, and the station chief was their sperm donor.]

[Where do I sign up for that job?]

[At least it’s legal. Nothing to criticize.]

[I’m just here waiting for Yuanxi Fantasy Realm updates!]

[Respect. Happiness well-earned.]

[Why argue? Just let them be happy!]

Public opinion polarized—so envied, so condemned, most simply moved on.

For i Fang, none of it mattered.

He only wanted peace with his family.

His firm statent and subsequent lawsuits against trolls quickly quelled the uproar. Business partners reaffird collaborations.

After a week indoors, i Xiaoyuan and i Zhixi returned to kindergarten.

i Fang resud school runs as usual—though now greeted by more respectful parents and chastened gossips.

Children still played together.

Life normalized as if nothing happened.

And that was enough.

On leisurely days, Xia Yuan and Lin Youxi joined i Fang to fetch their daughters, basking in dawns and sunsets alike.

Seasons cycled; three more years slipped by in the blink of an eye.

Friendly Reminder: 2 chapters until the main story concludes! Cherish them!