As the company spent a lot of money on external financing and loans for expansion and land purchases in the second half of this year, in order to increase revenue and reduce expenditure, Mei Fang and his colleagues temporarily shelved their plan to buy a house. They plan to look for a house again in the second half of this year or early next year, and now continue to choose to rent a house.
The new house they rented in Pengcheng is located in a high-end community opposite the Aohai Campus of Pengcheng University. For the past month, they have been living and working in this house with a monthly rent of 15,000 yuan. Each person has a room in the three-bedroom apartment, and professional cleaning staff come to clean the house every week.
Although the location is similar to that of Jiangcheng School, Pengcheng University is different from Jiangcheng Normal University No. 1 Affiliated High School. It is located in the urban area of Lanshan District and is surrounded by business districts. The place where Mei Fang and others live is also located in the center of the business district. Although it is not the large flat that Lin Youxi had expected, it is already very good.
Of course, this is slightly different from Mei Fang’s original idea.
Because he originally thought that with his wealth in Lanshan District of Pengcheng, he should be considered a powerful person. However, when he actually came into contact with the local upper class people, he found that he was just a nouveau riche with a little spare money. He was far behind those first generation of Pengcheng who had been working hard since the reform and opening up.
Of course, there is nothing to compare. This is the limitation of the times. After all, Mei Fang's vision comes from the 21st century. The booming era of the last century has nothing to do with him.
But it’s good now. Living in a three-bedroom apartment like this in such a luxurious area of Pengcheng was something you couldn’t even imagine before, right
After moving into the new house, Mei Youyuan and his two children re-arranged the room allocation in the new house.
Xia Yuan and Lin Youxi each had a second bedroom, and Mei Fang lived in the innermost master bedroom. However, although the master bedroom was Mei Fang's room, she rarely had the opportunity to use it alone, after all, she had to sleep with the emperor at night.
The three-bedroom apartment for three people has a large living room, which is connected to the open kitchen and dining room. There is also a small bar in the middle. Lin Youxi placed a lot of red wine and glasses on it. There is a 65-inch TV in the living room.
Under the TV counter are three consoles, namely XBOX, PS3 and WII, and on the storage cabinet next to the TV are various games that Mei Fang bought all at once - although many of the games have not been played, Mei Fang just wants to arrange them like this, if for no other reason than to make gamers happy.
The sofa in Mei Fang's house is so soft that it can be used as a bed. It is an upgraded flagship model that was previously placed in the office. When it is fully expanded, three people can roll around on it without any problem. It also has a vibration massage mode. There are many dolls designed by C Station itself on the sofa, including a life-size pillow with their own anime character illustrations.
Three high-end desktop computers with an average price of over 20,000 yuan are placed between the living room sofa and the balcony, arranged in an equilateral triangle. It is very convenient for the three of them to work or play games together at home. The built-in cabinet on Mei Fang's side of the wall is a display cabinet for the three of them's sea view room figures. The three of them have been watching anime together for such a long time, but they don't have any favorite anime. They just buy the figures based on the fineness of their workmanship.
In such a warm small three-bedroom apartment full of life and mood, Mei Fang's daily life is naturally fulfilling and satisfying. However, such a life will come to an end temporarily with the arrival of the first day of school. The new students who are preparing to report have arrived in Pengcheng one after another, and Mei Fang's good friend Zhang Ming is no exception.
Mei Fang made a special trip to pick up Zhang Ming and treated him to a meal, and then drove him to a hotel near the university.
Frankly speaking, Mei Fang and Zhang Ming were much closer in their previous lives than they are now, but there was no big rift between them when they met. Zhang Ming sat in Mei Fang's spacious and bright Benz S550, chatting about hometown topics while gazing at the scenery of Pengcheng. There were posters of Mei Youyuan's three major promotions for [Fang Plan] everywhere on the roadside, and he couldn't help but sigh:
"Who would have thought that the man who urged me to be the team leader before would become such a well-known figure now..."
Zhang Ming leaned on the passenger seat and stared at Mei Fang who was concentrating on driving. "Now that you are so rich, don't let your two childhood sweethearts down, right?"
"Come on, this co-pilot has rarely carried anyone before. You're the first one besides the three of us."
"Fuck, is this seat so rare? I wanted to sit in the back seat just now, but you wouldn't let me."
"There is another reason..."
Mei Fang laughed it off and didn't continue the topic. "By the way, how are you doing recently? Do you have a crush on someone?"
"I haven't achieved as big a career as you have. I want to make money first."
"You said you wanted to make money, but you refused to work for the Coconut Juice project team, even though the projects there are very profitable."
"While I'm making money, I still have some gaming dreams."
Zhang Ming thought for a moment, "After finishing Cloud Journey, what game should I make next? I have detailed a few projects you gave me before. Would you like to take a look at them when you have time..."
"Right now, all the manpower is invested in Coconut Milk. After all, the company needs to expand and make money. As for independent games, we should wait a little longer..."
"That's what you bosses are like. You say you're not going to forget your original aspirations and you're going to pursue your dreams, but when it comes to actually implementing them, you start to get lazy."
Mei Fang: “Being a boss is not as easy as you think.”
Mei Fang smiled and said, "But if you are really determined to do it yourself, try to incubate the game yourself. I can give you a plan and a small budget, but you have to build your own team, whether it is university friends or social recruitment. Your cost is limited. Although I am the boss, we still handle official business impartially and I can't give you any backdoor."
"I agree with this. After all, the company also needs to make money and can't support us for nothing."
Zhang Ming nodded and said, "Besides... I want to try it myself. Anyway, I am not a busy person like you, so I have plenty of time to study your projects."
"Okay, that's good."
Mei Fang smiled and nodded. The car stopped at the red light for 100 seconds. Mei Fang continued the topic and asked, "By the way, it's rare for us to meet each other, so let's stop talking about work and talk about our recent love life. Have you gotten over it?"
"Lu Xueqing went to study in the north. I guess we will never see each other again in this life. But she never cared about me anyway, so it doesn't matter..."
"You don't mean to let go at all..."
Mei Fang, "You are not bad, there will always be girls who like you... If you want to forget Lu Xueqing, all you need is time and a new love."
"What's the point of talking about me? Why don't you talk about yourself... You are with Lin Youxi now, and doesn't Xia Yuan still live with you? Don't you feel awkward? I think Xia Yuan and Lin Youxi would feel uncomfortable, after all, she is my ex-girlfriend."
"But they have a very good relationship..."
"I know you three grew up together and have a good relationship, but you are just friends after all. Wouldn't it be awkward to continue like this... Don't ignore their feelings just because you are successful. I think it's better to make some things clear..."
Mei Fang couldn't help but burst out laughing when she saw that Zhang Ming, the heartless man who did nothing but play in her previous life, was now helping Mei Fang with emotional analysis and consultation in a professional manner.
"Damn it, I'm trying to help you analyze the situation, why are you laughing here? How can you be so heartless?"
"No, no... Thank you for your concern about my relationship situation, but it's okay."
"No problem? What do you mean by no problem..."
"Because Yuanyuan and Youxi are both my girlfriends, breaking up and being together is just an act for you guys."
"Acting?"
Mei Fang simply told Zhang Ming about his threesome plan with Xia Yuanlin and Youxi, which greatly shocked Zhang Ming's young mind. At first, he had an expression of disbelief, "I say, Boss Mei, you can deceive your brothers, but just don't deceive yourself..."
"Oh, damn it, why would I lie to you? What's there to lie to you about? Just look at the fact that Yuanyuan Youxi and I are still living together."
Zhang Ming was very surprised by Mei Fang's words. "I still don't believe it. I know you two have a good relationship, but your two childhood sweethearts are both excellent girls. They should be very proud girls. How could they be willing to share a boyfriend like you..."
"Of course it's because my love is sincere enough. Sincerity is the ultimate skill."
"You are doing well, kid."
Zhang Ming smiled helplessly after hearing this. "But for the three of you, this is indeed the best outcome. No one will get hurt, and no one will fight over you. But don't tell anyone about this, because it will affect your reputation and public opinion."
"Thank you for your concern. Now I am only telling those close friends. You are the second to last person in the group to know about this."
"I copied it. I'm actually ranked second to last in your heart!"
"Do you think it's too high or too low?"
"We are the only two men in that group. I'm just curious about who the last one is. Is there anyone else you haven't told about this?"
"I don't think I've told Xiao Yizi yet, but I don't remember it very clearly. Maybe Peng Xue told her."
"That's impossible. I haven't seen Peng Xue since she started repeating her grade. Every time Yue Xinyi asked her out, she said she didn't have time because she was reviewing."
Zhang Ming shook his head. "It seems that Peng Xue has been greatly stimulated after dropping out of school this time."
"Ah... That's right."
"Do you know anything?"
Mei Fang shook her head. "I've only met her once, how would I know anything..."
"Okay, anyway, I hope she can get into a good university."
Zhang Ming scratched his head and said, "But I didn't expect that my position in your heart is higher than Xiao Yizi's. I am satisfied."
"I didn't tell Xiao Yizi, so that's our fault. To be honest, she's a little reserved... She doesn't care about those friends."
"The monitor is not being polite, she just cares too much about you." Zhang Ming said, "She was actually like this when we were in junior high school. She only had eyes for you, but you didn't notice it at the time."
Didn't I notice...
I definitely noticed it, haha.
Mei Fang sent Zhang Ming to the hotel where he was staying and then drove back home.
Tomorrow is the official first day of school. Other students are accompanied by their parents, but the three are already very independent children and do not need their parents to accompany them at all.
Independent children, they are starting to decide their own future path...
Mei Fang drove into the community, parked in her own parking space, stood at the door with the small gift she brought for Yuanyuan Youxi, and opened the door by unlocking it with her fingerprint. However, this time, she did not receive the sweet hug from Xia Yuan and Lin Youxi as usual.
He went into the room and changed his shoes, only to see Lin Youxi taking a nap on the dining table with a bottle of red wine in her arms. The noise of Mei Fang entering the room startled Lin Youxi, and she stood up from the dining table and met Mei Fang.
"It's okay... I didn't sleep much anyway." Lin Youxi rubbed his eyes and watched Mei Fang approach him and put down the small gift he brought back. "By the way, where's Yuanyuan? Where did Yuanyuan go..."
"She made an appointment to go out with Liu Xiaoyu and she hasn't come back yet."
Lin Youxi paused, then said, "Can you drink with me? I have something to tell you..."
Mei Fang paused for a moment after hearing this, and then said in a gentle voice:
"Well... OK then."
They turned off the lights in the living room and moved a small table and candlesticks to the balcony, and the mood gradually became better.
Lin Youxi first poured wine for Mei Fang. They both filled the glasses half full and then clinked their glasses gently.
"Why are you so interested today..."
Mei Fang sipped his wine and pretended not to understand when asking Lin Youxi. Lin Youxi just smiled faintly and looked at the moonlight in the sky.
"I just wanted to drink with you, and the moonlight is beautiful tonight."
"Ah? Um..."
Mei Fang looked at the night sky, but the moon was actually invisible under the bright lights.
After thinking about it, he decided to complain, "I can't see the moon?"
"The moon I'm talking about is in your heart."
The dim candlelight combined with the scent of incense created a kind of bewildering aesthetic feeling. The outline of Lin Youxi's face looked particularly mysterious under the candlelight.
She held the wine glass and looked at Mei Fang affectionately. As her eyes moved, a blush was faintly visible on her cheeks.
"What are you doing... We've known each other for such a long time... Why are you suddenly flirting with me like this?"
"Because I wanted to flirt with you one last time, leaving the most beautiful memories for our separation."
Mei Fang looked a little surprised, "What do you mean... Are you breaking up with me?"
"Um."
"Did I make you angry?"
“You’ve been very good to me.”
"I'm too close to Yuanyuan, and it makes you feel uncomfortable?"
"It's not about fate. I don't mind it."
"Then what is ..."
"In the final analysis, it's all because I like you too much, and you love me too much."
Lin Youxi smiled and shook her head. "Our business is expanding rapidly right now. We can't let these personal affairs affect our future plans."
"What do you mean by love? Aren't all these things I do for you and Yuanyuan? I hope both of you can have a better future, but you are all -"
"First, Yuanyuan dumped me, and now it's you, right? You treat me like a toy you're tired of playing with, right?"
Although he was trying to restrain himself, Mei Fang's anger and sadness were beyond words. Even his voice was trembling as he continued to question Lin Youxi loudly.
"If you don't love someone anymore, why not just say it openly? Don't say it's because of work or career. I cannot accept such ridiculous remarks!"
Perhaps she didn't expect Mei Fang to show such intense emotions. Lin Youxi pursed her lips and looked at the sad boy in front of her. Her eyes began to sparkle with crystal tears.
She held one hand to her chest and leaned towards Mei Fang and said:
"How could I not love you... From childhood to adulthood, I have only had room for a boy like you in my eyes. No one and nothing in this life can separate us. Even if you take the initiative to propose it, I will not accept it."
"You don't want to separate from me, but you want to end your attachment to me. Don't you think it's contradictory?"
"Some things don't necessarily have to be seen clearly together... It's also a good idea to separate for a while and keep a little distance so that we can understand each other better in the future."
Lin Youxi drank the red wine in the glass, then put aside the candlestick, leaned on the table and held Mei Fang's cheek:
"And I know very well... I am definitely not the only one in your heart. She is also very important to you. The longer we are together, the more guilty you will feel towards her."
"Even if it's me, I don't want her to be the eternal mole in your heart. Instead of doing that, I'd rather let her go and let you think about it and make a new choice that's true to your heart, isn't it?"
Mei Fang did not directly respond to Lin Youxi's words, but just drank red wine by himself.
Seeing this, Lin Youxi directly snatched the red wine glass from Mei Fang, put the red wine in the glass into her mouth, and then sat in Mei Fang's arms, raised her head and leaned sideways, put her arms around Mei Fang's neck, and hugged and kissed Mei Fang together.
Under such stimulation, Mei Fang also hugged Lin Youxi tightly, enjoying the last warmth that belonged to their lover.
Lin Youxi just sat in Mei Fang's arms, kissing Mei Fang non-stop, and did not stop until the candle went out.
When Xia Yuan came back and turned on the light, he was shocked to see the two people on the balcony looking affectionate. Mei Fang and Lin Youxi then took a short rest.
"Oh my god, what are you doing!?"
"We're breaking up."
Lin Youxi wiped her mouth with a tissue, then sighed in a somewhat sad tone, "My love with Ah Fang has come to an end for the time being, and we are both single again."
"Then let's just publicly display our personas... You guys are all acting at home, but who are you acting for..."
"Really... do we have to break up?"
Mei Fang seemed quite upset. "Although I know I'm acting, I'm still very sad. You know... I really don't want to lose you."
"Don't be sad, there's nothing we can do about it... Can't you let go of Yuanyuan and your work? Be good, my Fangbao has to learn to be mature and grow up on his own."
"But, we have grown up together so far... How can you leave me alone..."
"Why are you two still acting..."
Xia Yuan held his forehead with a helpless expression, "I'll go take a shower soon after my emotions are almost brewing. By the way, Ah Fang... where did you put the gift I asked you to bring me?"
"Wait a minute... I still need to gather my emotions."
Mei Fang covered her face with her hands and put on a very sad look, then hugged Lin Youxi tightly in her arms, "Don't leave me... Do you hear me?"
"Okay... We just won't date in public anymore. We'll just continue to behave as we normally do. Isn't that right?"
Lin Youxi patted his head gently to comfort her big boy. Xia Yuan, who was standing by, was also very jealous. She kept fiddling with her hair and said with a red face, "It's just that you are too immersed in the role. Wait until Ah Fang gets to the bed, and Youxi and I will love you well, okay—"
Lin Youxi interrupted Xia Yuan before she finished speaking:
"Wait a minute, you may not be needed in the master bedroom tonight. I want to be alone with Ah Fang."
"Ah! Why?"
"Afang and I still have a breakup PAO to play. I heard that this is what couples with deep feelings will do before breaking up. If you get involved, it will ruin the show."
Mei Fang also nodded while enjoying Lin Youxi's sex, "Indeed... Yuanyuan should go to bed early tonight, right? School starts tomorrow..."
"I don't care! Besides, when Ah Fang and I broke up, there wasn't as much fancy stuff as you guys did! Do you really think I'm stupid? Fine, if you don't let me do it - then, then I'll force myself on you!"
Although she didn't prepare any scripts in advance, Xia Yuan still had a great time by being thick-skinned. It must be said that this is also a manifestation of talent.
Let me talk about the issue of unlocking IF chapters with monthly tickets. Some people are quite angry at the moment. Let me explain: this is one of the activities of double monthly tickets. I participated in it without thinking because I just happened to be writing a sequel. I also planned to provide it for free later. Following the principle of [vote monthly tickets early to enjoy early, and give it away for free if you don’t vote for monthly tickets], you can see the subsequent arrangements:
1. I thought that everyone who voted that month could unlock it. I was presumptuous. However, I didn't intend to charge for this chapter. Asking for monthly votes was just a side note.
2. V Group will release Yuan You Fang Xi if4 for free after the double monthly ticket event ends, and if5 will not be released earlier than this time point;
3. If you are in a hurry to read it, you can take a screenshot and send me the monthly ticket record for April, and I will send you the chapter content privately;
4. In the future, the chapters unlocked by monthly tickets will only update completely independent short stories, reducing the importance of the chapters unlocked by monthly tickets themselves.
That’s all. Thank you for your support. See you in May.
(End of this chapter)