In fact, Mei Fang did not expect that Lin Youxi would tell Xia Yuan about her feelings so quickly this time. She felt that running for class monitor and saving money to buy a gift for her father had a great impact on the formation of Lin Youxi's temperament.
However, even if Lin Youxi did not mention it tonight, Mei Fang still planned to confront Xia Yuan.
After dinner at home, Mei Fang came to Xia Yuan to do homework together. Xia Yuan seemed to have been waiting for Mei Fang for a long time, and she hurriedly pulled Mei Fang into the room.
"Fang, can you help me think about how to explain to Xiaoxue tomorrow? I thought about it after I got home. If I just tell you and Youxi that you don't like her, I feel like your relationship may never be close again."
Friends of friends do not necessarily become friends. This is actually a very common thing, so there is no need to make friends with them.
However, Mei Fang couldn't say this from this standpoint, after all, Lin Youxi was introduced by a friend of his friend Xia Yuan.
"Compared to this, I would like to hear you talk about your friend... I just met her today, and now that I know what kind of person she is, it will be convenient for me to give you some advice."
So Xia Yuan told Mei Fang roughly how she and Peng Xue became acquainted - they became deskmates when they were running for class committee, and during Xia Yuan's most difficult period of study, Peng Xue would often share with Xia Yuan the snacks she brought with her, and the cute stickers and trinkets she collected, and the two gradually became familiar with each other.
"And Xiaoxue...she even wrote me a note of encouragement before the midterm exam. She believed that I would get good grades."
Xia Yuan vividly described to Mei Fang how well Peng Xue treated her. "She knows Baimei County much better than we do. She is very familiar with all the shops on the county streets. I was thinking of asking her to take us to the newly opened skating rink to play roller skating this weekend! However, since you don't like her, I'd better refuse..."
"Don't rush to refuse. That would be another extreme. Youxi just doesn't want to study with others as a regular thing. Sometimes she is willing to do it. For example, this time... If you really want to go to the ice rink over there, then go ahead."
"That is... do you want me and Xiaoxue to go alone?"
"Of course not. I'll go with you. As for Youxi...it depends on her own opinion."
Xia Yuan nodded happily, took Mei Fang's hand, and put the hot pack in her arms to keep warm together.
"It's still the most comfortable to chat with you, Fang. Many things that I couldn't figure out suddenly become clear. Oh, by the way, what did you talk about with Xiaoxue outside tonight? I guess you don't really hate Xiaoxue that much, but you just said that because Youxi didn't like it, right?"
"Um… "
Mei Fang held his chin in his hand and thought, "How should I put it? This may sound a bit narcissistic... But I will just tell you how I feel. I still want to tell you."
"Great! I'm glad you said that."
Xia Yuan smiled and nodded, "This is my good childhood sweetheart, don't hide secrets from me. Tell me, I'm listening!"
"Actually, I feel..."
Mei Fang scratched his head, "Your deskmate seems to be interested in me."
"Forehead."
"Why?"
“Ahhh!”
Xia Yuan was horrified when she heard this. "Is this true? What did she say to you tonight? What made you feel this way? Tell me word for word!"
"She said that among all the boys she knew, none was as gentle and considerate as me, and then..."
Mei Fang simply told Xia Yuan what Peng Xue had said to him without any exaggeration.
"Well, although, although it is true..."
Xia Yuan blushed, lowered her head and kept twirling her fingers, "Oh, it's all my fault for always talking about you in front of her. It made her so interested in you. This is my fault."
Mei Fang patted Xia Yuan's head and said, "So you should stop talking about me in front of others. Some people will be envious, but more people will think you are just showing off, which is not a good thing."
"Right... then, what about her in reality? What do you think of her? Of course, we students should focus on studying. I'm just curious about your opinion of her..."
"What?"
"Just... the aspect you are thinking of."
Xia Yuan said seriously, "We are childhood sweethearts with the best relationship. You have to tell the truth when I ask you questions."
"To be honest, she is pretty cute."
Mei Fang deliberately looked at Xia Yuan's reaction. She seemed a little nervous, her face was red and she kept avoiding glances.
"However, compared to our Yuanyuan, how should I put it... there is basically no comparison."
Mei Fang gently patted Xia Yuan's head and said, "Our Yuan Yuan is the cutest in the world."
"What do you mean by your family? Your family! Aren't you ashamed?"
Xia Yuan pinched Mei Fang's hand in the warm baby, "If she still wants to go with us after self-study, I will say that I don't want to... Okay, that's it!"
You even came to me to discuss how to explain this matter to Peng Xue. Haven't you already thought of the solution
However, Mei Fang's self-sacrifice this time made Xia Yuan completely determined to refuse Peng Xue from becoming his companion when he returned home after self-study.
Just when Mei Fang was feeling smug about his genius, Xia Yuan suddenly pulled his hand out of the heat pack and hugged his arm while shivering, looking weak and powerless. "Wow, it's so cold, is there any kindhearted person who can have mercy on me?"
This girl is suddenly possessed by a spirit of drama...
She should really be sent to become an art student!
So Mei Fang cooperated and stood up to hug Xia Yuan.
"Is it warm now? My Miss Xia..."
"Hmm... Hugging like this in winter doesn't seem to feel anything."
Xia Yuan hummed, "Let's try again next summer."
"Next summer..."
"What's the matter? You don't want to."
"No. How could it be possible?"
"Fang, you have to promise me something. Um... it's a promise between childhood sweethearts."
"Ah, what is it?"
"It's just... I think we should focus on studying and not think about random things, like getting too close to girls. What do you think?"
"So what we have now, does it count as—"
"We are childhood sweethearts, so it's okay to hug."
Mei Fang took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down. "Then... you have to abide by this agreement, too."
Mei Fang said softly, "We must study hard together and get admitted to Baimei No. 1 Middle School together."
"Yeah, of course!"
Xia Yuan leaned on Mei Fang's shoulder, squinted her eyes and smiled sweetly: "I will try my best and do my best."
"We must strive to get into the same class this time. Um... the three of us, with Youxi."
After meeting Peng Xue, Mei Fang would go along to any event that Xia Yuan invited Peng Xue to participate in.
Because of the psychological preparation Mei Fang had given Xia Yuan before, Xia Yuan always kept a close eye on Mei Fang during the trip, not giving Peng Xue and Mei Fang any chance to be alone together.
As for Mei Fang, based on her current understanding of Peng Xue, she is still just a little girl who simply likes to dress fashionably, although she always has some miscellaneous and precocious thoughts.
I don’t know if she was influenced by Xia Yuan, but she is also very serious about studying and attaches great importance to test results.
At first, Mei Fang was worried that his son Xia Yuan would be led astray by Peng Xue, but in fact, he might have underestimated the influence of Yuan Yuan herself. Her smile could really affect the people around her.
Looking back now, perhaps the reason why Peng Xue in her previous life ended up being a rebellious and bad girl who fought, dropped out of school and transferred to another school was due to a combination of factors including her family, school, and friends around her.
At that time, Mei Fang was neither Peng Xue's friend nor did she understand her inner thoughts. She was just a bystander of the incident.
However, if someone had been able to pull her out of the abyss she was in, perhaps she would not have fallen to that point.
Of course, it is too early to fully judge Peng Xue's character.
But for Mei Fang, it is time to relax their guard against her a little.
The year 2008 came to an end in an ordinary life.
After experiencing the last winter snow of 2008, everyone braved the severe cold to complete the last journey of the first semester. All three of them received satisfactory results in the final exams.
With the arrival of the first winter vacation, the 2009 Lunar New Year will be here in less than four or five days.
And for Lin Youxi, this will surely be an unforgettable New Year memory.
I will put a winter hug easter egg picture at the end of this chapter. If not, it is blocked.
(End of this chapter)