Ch. 91..100

91 Exposing Lies

“Hmph, isn’t my brother in charge of this family’s matters? What’s the use of you not agreeing!” Shen Ling smiled and walked to Shen Hai’s side. “Xiao Hai, it’s not that I want to criticize you, but the head of the family has to act like one. Why do you have to listen to your wife and child when you want to do something?”

Shen Hai was annoyed by her. When he heard her say this, he was even angrier. “Xiao Xiao and Feng Mei are right! I didn’t earn this money alone. Xiao Xiao studies hard. If your Zhou Fang studies well, go earn the scholarship yourself!”

How could Shen Ling not understand her daughter? If Zhou Fang did not rely on art to get extra points, how could she get into University A? Now that she was an audit student, the tuition fees were much higher than ordinary students.

“Your restaurant is doing so well. How can you not be making money?” Shen Ling looked at Shen Hai’s shop and was a little jealous. If she had not come to look for him, she would not have known that Shen Hai had managed the shop so well. If she had not come early, the shop would have been filled with customers.

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“Our store is making money. If you’re jealous, you can open one yourself. If you want to borrow money, we won’t lend it to you!” Yuan Xiao did not want to waste time with Shen Ling’s family. The more polite they were to such shameless relatives, the more arrogant these relatives would be.

“You child! Why don’t you have any humanity!” Shen Ling had suffered a loss from Yuan Xiao last time. Otherwise, she would have hit her long ago.

“Do you have any humanity? Why would you cheat your relatives of their money to repay loan sharks?” After Yuan Xiao finished speaking, everyone present revealed surprised expressions. Shen Hai and Feng Mei were in disbelief. Shen Ling and Zhou Wei did not understand why Yuan Xiao knew about this.

“What nonsense are you talking about!” Shen Ling wished she could tear Yuan Xiao’s mouth apart. Now that she said that, it was even more impossible for Shen Hai to lend her money.

“I’m talking nonsense?” Yuan Xiao smiled and said sternly to Shen Ling and Zhou Wei, “Then when the police come later, explain it properly and see who’s talking nonsense!”

“You called the police?” Zhou Wei was completely flustered. If the police got involved, he would not be able to hide his gambling.

Zhou Wei owed a lot of loan sharks. He told Shen Ling that he had been cheated in his business, but he was actually addicted to gambling. That was why he borrowed loan sharks in a fit of anger.

“Do you really owe usury money?” Shen Hai looked at Zhou Wei’s reaction and felt that Yuan Xiao was right. She did not expect Zhou Wei to scheme against her like this.

“Honey, let’s go. We won’t be able to explain ourselves when the police come!” Zhou Wei’s forehead was covered in cold sweat. He was really guilty.

Shen Ling was also worried that this matter would blow up. After all, Zhou Fang had just entered university. If she and Zhou Wei got into a lawsuit, it would probably affect her daughter’s future.

Shen Ling looked at Yuan Xiao angrily and walked out of Shen Hai and Feng Mei’s restaurant angrily.

Seeing that something was wrong, the old lady also understood that Shen Ling had probably lied to her. Seeing that Shen Ling and Zhou Wei had left, she did not dare to stay. If the police really arrived, she would not be able to explain it clearly. She thought about it and quickly chased after Shen Ling.

“How shameless. He borrowed money from a loan shark and still dare to borrow money from me!” Shen Hai’s heart was actually still a little soft. He did not want to speak ill of his biological sister, but Shen Ling’s actions disappointed him again and again.

Feng Mei glanced at Yuan Xiao and asked in confusion, “Xiao Xiao, how do you know that they owe usury?”

“It’s obvious that Zhou Wei is not material for business. If he urgently needs a million yuan, what else can it be other than owing money?” Of course, Yuan Xiao would not tell Shen Hai and Feng Mei about the existence of the System, but she would not watch them be deceived.

“Xiao Xiao, what should we do when the police come later?” Shen Hai thought of Yuan Xiao’s words and was a little worried, now that Shen Ling and her family had left.

“Where would the police come from? I didn’t call the police.” After Yuan Xiao finished speaking, she saw that Shen Hai and Feng Mei were clearly stunned. She smiled at them. “Dad, Mom, you’re too nice. Can you not use some special methods to deal with scoundrels like Shen Ling’s family?”

Shen Hai knew that Yuan Xiao’s results were good, but he did not expect her to handle things so quickly. He looked at Yuan Xiao apologetically and felt sorry for her.

“Dad’s useless. I can’t help you. These matters at home still worry you. Last time, you were injured and hospitalized…” The more Shen Hai spoke, the more he felt sorry for the child.

92 He Confessed?

“Dad, you and Mom have managed the restaurant so well. How can it be useless?” Yuan Xiao walked forward and held Shen Hai’s hand. “Don’t feel burdened. Auntie’s family’s issue is not your fault. Hurry up and open the restaurant. It’s almost time to eat. Business is more important.”

Feng Mei and Shen Hai felt that Yuan Xiao’s words made sense. They composed themselves and prepared to open for business.

Yuan Xiao first went to the shop next door to take a look at the renovation problem. She felt that if they could hack the wall in the middle, the shop at home would expand quite a lot, and the turnover should double. It was just that there were too few waiters in the shop.

Just as she was thinking about her future plans, Yuan Xiao saw a somewhat familiar figure walking into her family’s restaurant.

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“Meng Zhu?” Yuan Xiao felt that the little girl who had just entered was the girl he had seen in the Fang family. She was wearing a sweater and a short skirt today, making her look even more petite and cute.

Yuan Xiao felt that Meng Zhu was not as simple as she seemed, so she hurried back to the shop.

“Yuan Xiao, what a coincidence. Is this your family’s restaurant?” Meng Zhu had already ordered a few of the restaurant’s signature dishes. When she saw Yuan Xiao walk in, she sat on a chair and greeted her warmly.

Yuan Xiao would never believe that a young lady from a rich family like Meng Zhu would patronize a small restaurant like theirs.

Moreover, this girl was obviously not that smart. The question just now had completely exposed the purpose of her trip. If she had not secretly investigated, how could she know that this was her store?

“Yeah, what a coincidence. Did you come alone?” Yuan Xiao had already seen the particularly eye-catching luxury car on the other side of the road.

“Yes, I’m shopping by myself. I’m a little hungry, so I came in to eat something.” Meng Zhu was obviously not used to the environment in the shop. This was her first time entering a restaurant without a lobby.

“My mother’s culinary skills are not bad. Eat more later.” Yuan Xiao sat opposite Meng Zhu. She felt that this girl’s emotions were written all over her face. It was the same in the Fang family yesterday. She had revealed her obvious hostility towards her and did not seem to be scheming.

However, Fang Yao’s previous evaluation of Meng Zhu was that she was terrifying. Yuan Xiao naturally would not underestimate a girl who could make Fang Yao afraid.

Meng Zhu smiled and nodded. She was a little disgusted by the surrounding environment. She had been looking around outside for a long time just now. There was nothing special about this shop.

“Could it be that your family owns a chain store?” Meng Zhu really could not believe that Yuan Xiao’s parents really ran such a small business. She heard that Yuan Xiao had lived in the Yuan Family for a period of time. Meng Zhu thought that her family background was similar to hers, but she did not expect it to be so shabby.

“No, it’s just this one, and it hasn’t been opened for long.” Yuan Xiao could tell that Meng Zhu was surprised by her family background, but she did not care at all. No matter how poor she was, every penny was earned by her parents through hard work. Yuan Xiao felt at ease.

Meng Zhu still could not believe it. How could Yuan Xiao’s family background be compared to hers? However, Auntie Wei Lan was still very enthusiastic about her.

Meng Zhu knew that the Fang family would not care about Yuan Xiao’s background, but in her eyes, Yuan Xiao was really not worthy of Brother Fang Ming.

“How long have you known Brother Fang Ming?” Meng Zhu could not help but ask.

“A few months, less than half a year.” Yuan Xiao did not know why Meng Zhu asked her how long he had known Fang Ming. Perhaps she was curious about when he had met Fang Yao’s family.

“It’s only been a few months!” Meng Zhu almost stood up from her chair. She had grown up in the Fang family since she was young, but Fang Ming’s attitude towards her had always been lukewarm. Yuan Xiao had only known Fang Ming for a few months, but Brother Fang Ming had actually taken the initiative to put food in her bowl and was even willing to send her home every day.

Meng Zhu did not understand why she had lost.

“Then what confidence do you have to marry into the Fang family?” Meng Zhu was extremely jealous. She really could not speak to Yuan Xiao calmly.

When Yuan Xiao saw that the little girl could no longer pretend, she slowly glanced at the kitchen.

Her parents were very busy, and the number of customers in the shop gradually increased. The only waiter was busy serving the dishes and could not care about them for the time being.

“I didn’t agree to him. Why should I marry into the Fang family?” Yuan Xiao took a sip of the drink Meng Zhu had ordered and found it funny when she saw her going crazy. When this little girl was angry, her expression was very cute.

“Agree to him?” Meng Zhu caught the main point in Yuan Xiao’s words. “What do you mean by agree to him? Could it be that he has already confessed to you?”

Meng Zhu did not dare to imagine what kind of expression Fang Ming, who usually looked mature and steady, would have when he confessed to a girl. Would he be embarrassed, nervous, and hug and kiss this girl in front of him who was about her age?

93 Not Worthy of Him

As Yuan Xiao nodded slightly, Meng Zhu completely broke down and asked in a low voice, “You said you haven’t agreed? What right do you have to reject him!”

When Meng Zhu thought about how Fang Ming would be rejected, she felt disappointed and sad. She felt very upset. Whether it was her family background or ability, the girl in front of her could not compare to the outstanding Brother Fang Ming in her eyes.

“You want me to agree?” Yuan Xiao deliberately said this. When she saw Meng Zhu grit her teeth and remain silent, she could not help but laugh.

“Don’t be smug. With your family background, you won’t be able to enter the Fang family!” This was the most hurtful thing Meng Zhu could think of. However, her voice was very soft and only Yuan Xiao could hear her.

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When Yuan Xiao saw the waiter bring the dishes to Meng Zhu, she stood up and said to her, “It’s not up to you to decide whether I can enter the Fang family or not. Eat this meal if you like. If not, leave.”

Yuan Xiao looked at Meng Zhu, who was glaring at her angrily. She smiled and went to the kitchen to help.

Meng Zhu was furious, but when she looked at the delicious dishes in front of her, her stomach growled. It was already difficult for her to get out of bed. In order to investigate Yuan Xiao, she had skipped her meal in the morning.

“Mom said not to waste food!” Meng Zhu convinced herself and began to eat the food in front of her. Although the plates containing food were not as exquisite as the ones at home, Meng Zhu felt that these simple stir-fried dishes were especially delicious.

Soon, she finished the dishes in front of her. Meng Zhu wiped the corners of her mouth. Perhaps it was because she had filled her stomach, but her previous anger had subsided a lot.

“Um… the bill please.” Meng Zhu looked around, but there was no sign of the waiter.

Although the food in this restaurant was delicious, the service was not as good as those big hotels.

Yuan Xiao had been helping deliver the dishes in the kitchen. From time to time, she would glance at Meng Zhu outside, afraid that she would cause trouble. When she saw that the plate in front of her was already empty, she looked around in a daze.

“Are you done eating?” Yuan Xiao walked out of the kitchen and asked with a smile as she looked at Meng Zhu, who had finished all the dishes.

“Bill!” When Meng Zhu saw Yuan Xiao, her expression returned to normal, and she deliberately glanced at her impolitely.

“I’ll treat you to this meal. Don’t come again.” Yuan Xiao knew that if Meng Zhu liked Fang Yao, she would never be able to be friends with her, so she might as well spend less time with her to avoid trouble.

“Just because you’re telling me not to come, I can’t come?” Meng Zhu liked the food here very much. She had originally planned to call her friends along, but she did not expect Yuan Xiao to chase her away.

“You don’t have to pretend to be generous. I’ll settle the bill myself!”

Yuan Xiao shook her head helplessly as she looked at the little girl who was throwing a tantrum with her. He glanced at the dishes she had just ordered and said, “Alright, a total of 73 yuan.”

“73 yuan!” Meng Zhu looked at the plates in front of her and asked Yuan Xiao in surprise, “Less than 100 yuan? How do you do business? How can you earn money like this?”

Meng Zhu had never eaten such cheap food since she was young. Her eyes widened in disbelief.

“You don’t have to worry about whether we earn money or not.” Yuan Xiao handed the receipt to Meng Zhu. “You’ve only ordered three dishes in total. How much do you want to spend?”

“What about this?” Meng Zhu pointed at the side dishes that she thought were especially delicious.

“It’s free. If you like it, I can pack some more for you.” Yuan Xiao felt that Meng Zhu had been overseas for too long. This little girl had no common sense at all.

Meng Zhu felt that there must be something wrong with Yuan Xiao’s brain. Such delicious food was actually free.

“Card, cash, or phone payment?” Yuan Xiao was too lazy to teach this young lady about the people’s livelihood. When she saw Meng Zhu rummaging through her pockets in a panic, she held her forehead helplessly. “Don’t tell me you don’t have money?”

Meng Zhu was completely flustered. When she went out, it was always the butler and the bodyguards who paid the bill. However, in order not to be suspected by Yuan Xiao, she had asked the bodyguards to stay in the car across the road.

“It’s not that I don’t have it. I just forgot to take it…” The more Meng Zhu spoke, the softer her voice became. She had embarrassed herself in front of her love rival. Meng Zhu even wanted to die.

“Alright, it’s all up to you. I’ll treat you. Hurry up and go back.” After Yuan Xiao finished speaking, she saw the little girl looking at him gratefully. Then, she immediately reacted and revealed a fierce expression. Yuan Xiao almost could not help but pinch her chubby face.

“I’ll return the money to you!” Meng Zhu glanced at Yuan Xiao and suddenly felt that this girl was indeed as Brother Fang Ming had said. She was a little special.

94 Crazy Strength Girl

Watching Meng Zhu leave, Yuan Xiao felt that Fang Yao’s suitor was quite cute. At the very least, compared to Yuan Wei’s character, who was pretentious, Meng Zhu was much cuter.

Her cell phone rang in her pocket. Yuan Xiao took it out and saw Fang Yao’s caller ID.

“What’s wrong, Young Master Fang?” Yuan Xiao was annoyed by Meng Zhu.

“Xiao Xiao, are you still helping in the store?” Fang Yao felt that Yuan Xiao’s voice was a little tired and could not help but worry.

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“Yes, I just sent your suitor away.” Yuan Xiao’s tone was a little dissatisfied. She sat on the chair with the phone and complained to Fang Yao.

“My suitor?” Fang Yao did not understand what Yuan Xiao meant. “What is it? Are you in trouble again?”

“No, I’m not going to chat with you anymore. There are a lot of people in the shop. I need to help.” Yuan Xiao knew that Fang Yao was not calling for anything serious, so she said a few words to him before hanging up and continuing to greet the customers in the shop.

It was not until after mealtime that the number of customers in the restaurant gradually decreased.

Feng Mei’s heart ached for her daughter. She said to Yuan Xiao, who was obviously a little tired, “Xiao Xiao, go home and rest first. There are few people now. Your father and I can handle it.”

Yuan Xiao nodded. She was indeed a little tired. Moreover, Yuan Xiao still wanted to go home and study the points problem of the System, so she did not insist on staying. She said a few words to Feng Mei and Shen Hai before leaving the restaurant.

As soon as she crossed the road, Yuan Xiao heard Fang Yao’s voice.

“Why are you here?” Yuan Xiao looked at Fang Yao, who was panting, and felt that he must have rushed over in a hurry.

“I was playing basketball with Sun Ting just now. I didn’t understand what you meant on the phone, so I wanted to come and take a look.” Fang Yao wanted to appear in front of her immediately when he thought of Yuan Xiao.

“Walk around with me. I’m a little tired after a busy day.” Yuan Xiao suddenly relaxed a little when she saw Fang Yao. With him by her side, Yuan Xiao was not worried that anyone would find trouble with her.

“What did you mean on the phone?” Although Fang Yao did not hear Yuan Xiao’s words, he could clearly hear that her tone was not good.

“It’s nothing. It’s just that my aunt’s family came to borrow money again this morning.” Before Yuan Xiao could finish speaking, she heard Fang Yao’s angry voice.

“They still dare to find trouble with you?” Fang Yao snorted coldly and said to Yuan Xiao, “When I find Wang Chen’s brother, I’ll have a good chat with your aunt so that they can behave themselves!”

“Chen Chen’s brother?” Yuan Xiao had never heard about Wang Chen’s brother before. After the school gala, Wang Chen was introduced to an entertainment company by Aunt Carol. She heard that he was preparing an album now and would debut directly after the new year.

“That’s right. His brother, Wang Chao, runs a martial arts school. It’s enough to deal with your aunt.” Fang Yao knew that he was young, so these things still needed adults to deal with.

Wang Chao had a bad temper and did not have much patience. Fang Yao was very relieved to leave this matter to him.

“It’s nothing. Their family is timid, so I dealt with them with a few words.” Yuan Xiao was not used to relying on others, but Fang Yao was indeed the only person she could confide in.

“Meng Zhu also went to the restaurant at noon.” Yuan Xiao noticed Fang Yao’s surprised expression.

“What? Why did she go to the restaurant?” Fang Yao understood what Yuan Xiao meant on the phone. He sighed helplessly. “We should have let her stay overseas so that she won’t cause trouble the moment she comes back!”

Meng Zhu could be said to be the trauma of Fang Yao’s childhood. When she was very young, she was like a bug that followed him around. Moreover, she was shockingly bold. Even Fang Yao’s disgusting bugs, Meng Zhu would calmly play with them in her palm.

For a period of time, Fang Yao felt his hair stand on end whenever he saw Meng Zhu. This girl had a lot of toys. Any one of them was enough to disgust Fang Yao for a long time.

“No matter what, she’s still your childhood sweetheart. Don’t say that about her.” Yuan Xiao was a little disappointed for Meng Zhu. Meng Zhu must have felt terrible when she heard the person she liked treat her like this. Yuan Xiao had experienced this in her previous life.

“Don’t say that again! This girl is not a girl at all. She’s fine in front of others, but in front of me, she’s simply a little monster!” Fang Yao recalled the days he spent with Meng Zhu when he was young, and his expression turned ugly.

“Can you imagine a crazy strength girl carrying me around the playground?”

95 Credit-Earning Missions

Fang Yao sighed helplessly and explained, “When I was in primary school, I was more mischievous and liked to fight with others. Brother Fang Ming had just entered university and didn’t have time to care about me. I don’t know if he mentioned to that girl that he didn’t want me to fight.”

“So Meng Zhu has been stopping you from fighting?” Yuan Xiao did not think that Meng Zhu was eyeing Fang Yao because of Fang Ming. Perhaps Meng Zhu had already liked Fang Yao since elementary school.

“She didn’t stop me from fighting.” Fang Yao was afraid that Yuan Xiao would misunderstand, so he told her the truth. “She hit me too! At that time, Sun Ting was in the same class as me, and we were both beaten up by Meng Zhu. That girl was exceptionally strong, and we couldn’t hit girls, so we suffered a lot on her.”

Yuan Xiao could not help but laugh at the thought of Fang Yao being beaten up by a little girl like Meng Zhu.

“Therefore, it’s impossible for Meng Zhu to like me. Have you ever seen a couple who hit each other as soon as they met?” In order not to let Yuan Xiao misunderstand, Fang Yao told her about his embarrassing experience of being beaten up.

“That’s impossible. She doesn’t want me to marry into the Fang family. If she doesn’t like you, what does that mean?” Yuan Xiao also felt that Meng Zhu’s behavior was a little strange. If she liked someone, she would not be so impudent in front of him. Even in front of her, Meng Zhu still knew how to put on an act.

“You’re not allowed to marry into the Fang family? This girl must have watched too many television dramas, right?” Fang Yao did not expect Meng Zhu to say this. He looked at Yuan Xiao worriedly and hurriedly said, “Why don’t I explain it to her one day so that there won’t be any misunderstandings? I, Fang Yao, can only like you in this life!”

Originally, Yuan Xiao did not treat Meng Zhu as a rival, but hearing Fang Yao say this, she was still a little happy.

“Alright, you can talk to her nicely. It’s not wrong to like someone in the first place.” Yuan Xiao did not want Meng Zhu to feel sad. After all, the pain of being rejected by Jiang Yan in her previous life seemed to have happened yesterday. Yuan Xiao did not want Meng Zhu to suffer the same experience as her previous life.

Fang Yao suddenly felt that Yuan Xiao had become very gentle. There were still many shining qualities about her that he had not noticed. Fang Yao felt that his taste was really good. Yuan Xiao was unique and the best girl in the world!

“Let’s go to the amusement park together tomorrow, okay?” Fang Yao remembered that Yuan Xiao had promised him to go out tomorrow.

“Okay, you can decide the time and place.” The current Fang Yao had changed a lot. If it was in her previous life, how could Fang Yao go to the amusement park with her?

Seeing that Yuan Xiao had agreed, Fang Yao was also very happy. He began to look forward to their meeting tomorrow.

After the two of them separated, Yuan Xiao returned home and called out the System to check her points balance.

[Host, your current points balance is 230 points. Please continue to work hard and accumulate more points.]

“I’m earning point by point but spending them in the hundreds. How long do I have to save?” Yuan Xiao felt that this System had the ability to be a profiteer.

[Host, don’t always complain. Can’t you just accept more missions to earn points?]

Yuan Xiao had originally thought that these points were not very useful, but now it seemed that she should indeed pay more attention to accumulating points.

“What other missions are there? It’s best if they’re simple. The plan to save the bad students has already taken a lot of time. Also, Professor Shen has been activated, I should have a lot of things to do next.”

For the college entrance examination next year, Yuan Xiao had drawn up a study plan for everyone in their study group. In order to let everyone get into University A, she had indeed spent a lot of effort.

[Host, you can choose freely. The following credit-earning missions are: winter vacation training camp, scientific team research, University A’s specialty research society, international learning team, electronic technology center, exhibition hall explanation, and so on… these are low-level points missions.]

“These are all low-level missions?” Yuan Xiao felt a headache coming on when she heard Little 7 mention a bunch of missions in one go.

[Yes, Host. Only those with more than 1,000 points will have a chance to activate the intermediate-level missions. The System will also be upgraded.]

With the help of the system, Yuan Xiao had obtained many special abilities. Most of them were related to learning, and he had also obtained a lot of rewards through the system. Yuan Xiao did not know what he could exchange for by accumulating points, but looking at the situation at the restaurant today, it was definitely not a bad thing to have more points.

“Alright, I’m on winter break now. Let’s choose the winter break training camp mission.” Yuan Xiao did not know what the mission corresponded to, so her making a choice was actually meaningless.

96 Little Brother

[Alright, host. You have chosen the low-level points mission in the winter vacation training camp. The mission will begin in three days. Please be prepared.]

Yuan Xiao sorted out her thoughts. Other than helping everyone get into University A and learning from Professor Shen, she did not have any specific missions. This winter vacation training camp should occupy her main energy.

Yuan Xiao agreed to go to the amusement park with Fang Yao tomorrow. She felt that she would not much free time soon.

However, Fang Yao was not in a good state either. He saw Meng Zhu as soon as he entered the house.

“Why are you here again?” Seeing Meng Zhu sitting casually on the sofa at home, Fang Yao was a little angry.

“It’s none of your business. I’m not here to look for you!” Meng Zhu ignored Fang Yao and continued to lie on the sofa and watch television. This kid’s attitude towards her yesterday was very bad, and Meng Zhu had a vengeful personality.

Looking at Meng Zhu who did not care about him at all, Fang Yao wondered if Yuan Xiao had really made a mistake. This girl did not seem to like him at all.

However, in order to feel at ease, Fang Yao cleared his throat and said to Meng Zhu, “I have something to tell you. Come out with me for a while.”

Meng Zhu initially wanted to ignore Fang Yao, but she remembered that he was still Fang Ming’s younger brother, so she got up from the sofa and followed Fang Yao out.

Looking at Fang Yao, who was a full head taller than her, Meng Zhu stood on her tiptoes indignantly. When she was young, she always wanted to help Fang Ming take care of Fang Yao, but this kid was very rebellious. If she was not strong, she would not have been able to defeat Fang Yao, this troublemaker.

Fang Yao thought about what he was going to say next and felt a little awkward. Although he grew up with Meng Zhu, Fang Yao had never treated her as a girl.

“What exactly do you want to say?” Meng Zhu was anxious when she saw Fang Yao hemming and hawing. If Aunt Wei Lan had not said that Brother Fang Ming would be coming for dinner tonight, she would not have bothered to come out of her house. Moreover, she had been fighting with Yuan Xiao for the entire afternoon, and Meng Zhu was sulking.

“Meng Zhu, although we grew up together, I really don’t have any other feelings for you.” Fang Yao remembered Yuan Xiao’s reminder and tried his best to be tactful.

“How dare you have other thoughts about me!” Meng Zhu looked at Fang Yao in confusion, not knowing what this kid was thinking.

“What do you mean?” No matter how slow Fang Yao was, he could tell that Meng Zhu did not like him.

“What do you mean? I’ve always treated you as my younger brother. Fang Yao, don’t misunderstand.” Meng Zhu felt that she had always taken good care of Fang Yao after liking Fang Ming. Could it be that her concern had caused this guy to misunderstand?

“Little brother?” Fang Yao took a deep breath and frowned. “I’m a year older than you. Do you treat me as a little brother?”

“Those who can’t beat me are all little brothers!”

Fang Yao looked at Meng Zhu, who was much shorter than him, and resisted the urge to throw her out. He gritted his teeth and said, “Do you really think I can’t beat you? I won’t lower myself to your level!”

“Alright, I’m too lazy to argue with you. Sooner or later, you’ll be willing to be my younger brother!” Meng Zhu calculated in her heart. If she really married Brother Fang Ming, Fang Yao would have no choice but to be her younger brother.

“Then why don’t you let Yuan Xiao marry into the Fang family?” Fang Yao did not know what Meng Zhu was thinking.

“How did you know?” Meng Zhu did not expect that Yuan Xiao, who did not seem to care at all, would complain behind her back and even complain to Fang Yao.

“Ah Yao, Zhu Zhu?” As soon as Fang Ming got out of the car, he saw the two people arguing in the courtyard.

When Meng Zhu saw Fang Ming, she immediately changed her attitude. “Brother Fang Ming is back.”

Fang Yao looked at the completely different Meng Zhu and felt that this girl’s acting skills were not bad.

Fang Ming noticed the awkward atmosphere between the two of them. He smiled and said, “Why are you still arguing like when you were young? Zhu Zhu, you’re the first person who can make Ah Yao cry.”

“Brother!” Fang Yao was a little unhappy. Thinking of Meng Zhu’s two faces, he complained to Fang Ming, “This girl went to Yuan Xiao’s restaurant today to cause trouble. I asked her the reason, but she didn’t tell me!”

Meng Zhu glared at Fang Yao. She did not expect him to be like Yuan Xiao, who would do such a despicable thing like complaining.

“Zhu Zhu, is what Ah Yao said true?” Fang Ming’s expression turned serious. If Meng Zhu really went to Yuan Xiao’s family’s restaurant to cause trouble, it would not be a small matter.

Seeing that Fang Ming had become serious, Meng Zhu felt even more wronged. Was Yuan Xiao, whom he had only known for a few months, so important? Fang Yao and Fang Ming both seemed to be blaming her.

97 Brother Fang Ming

“It’s true! Tell Aunt Wei Lan that I’m going home!” Meng Zhu was afraid that she would cry in front of Fang Ming, so she ran out of the Fang family with red eyes.

“What’s wrong with this girl?” Fang Ming did not know if he should chase after her, but he was not sure about the situation either. He thought about it and asked Fang Yao, “Didn’t Zhu Zhu and Xiao Xiao just meet? What conflict could there be?”

Fang Yao was completely confused by Meng Zhu. He had thought that she really liked him, but now he was not sure.

“I don’t know, but if this girl causes trouble for Xiao Xiao again in the future, I’ll definitely not be polite to her!” Fang Yao was knocked on the head by Fang Ming after saying that.

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“Can you not make it so obvious that you put your girlfriend over all your friends? I’ll help you clarify it another day. I watched Zhu Zhu grow up. She’s not a child who causes trouble.”

Fang Ming knew Meng Zhu very well. Other than being a little wilful sometimes, she did not have any bad intentions.

Initially, Fang Ming thought that Meng Zhu and Yuan Xiao would become very good friends, but he did not expect that not only did they not become friends, but their relationship seemed to be very bad. It seemed that he had to find time to chat with them. After all, if Yuan Xiao really married Fang Yao in the future, he would have to interact with Meng Zhu. If the two of them had conflicts, it would probably affect everyone’s relationship.

“I’ll call Aunt Carol later and explain to her. Then, I’ll ask her how Zhu Zhu is.” Fang Ming had thought it through. After all, his mother had a good relationship with Aunt Carol. He should take better care of Zhu Zhu.

After Meng Zhu cried outside, she returned home. As soon as she entered, she found her mother on the phone.

“She’s back. She just came back. Don’t worry, she’ll be fine.” When Carol saw her daughter enter, she felt relieved. After hanging up Fang Ming’s call, Carol walked towards Meng Zhu, who had obviously cried.

“Who made my baby unhappy?” Carol pulled Meng Zhu into her arms and realized that she was a little resistant to her embrace.

“Mom, I’m 16 years old. Stop treating me like a child…”

Meng Zhu felt aggrieved, but she did not dare to tell her mother. It had always been a secret that she liked Fang Ming. Because there was a 10-year gap between her and Fang Ming, Meng Zhu did not dare to tell anyone, including her mother.

However, when she saw Yuan Xiao suddenly appear, Meng Zhu began to feel anxious. She was clearly the same age as her, but why could she stand beside Fang Ming openly and be liked by him? Meng Zhu was really indignant.

Seeing that Meng Zhu was silent, Carol gently stroked her head and asked with heartache, “Did you confess to Fang Ming?”

“Mom!” Meng Zhu was very surprised when she heard her mother’s words. However, when she saw the smile on her mother’s face, she quickly reacted. “You know that I like Brother Fang Ming?”

“Of course I know. How can Mom not tell?” Carol actually did not care that the person Meng Zhu liked was Fang Ming. Fang Ming was already very outstanding. He was handsome, had a good personality, and had a successful career. It was normal for a little girl like Meng Zhu to admire or like Fang Ming.

“Then can the others tell?” Meng Zhu felt that if Fang Ming knew that she liked him, she would probably not dare to appear in front of him in the future.

“That might not be the case. I can tell because you’re Mom’s daughter. Others might not be able to tell what you’re thinking,” Carol said patiently as she led Meng Zhu to the sofa. “There’s nothing wrong with liking someone. Even if you’re rejected, there’s nothing to be ashamed of.”

“Mom, I wasn’t rejected. It’s just that Brother Fang Ming has a girlfriend.”

Meng Zhu felt much better after being comforted by her mother.

In fact, she had imagined that Fang Ming would have a girlfriend and start a family in the future. However, Meng Zhu felt that if Fang Ming’s girlfriend was very different from her, she would not be too sad because there was a difference in age between Fang Ming and her.

However, his current girlfriend clearly looked like her. Meng Zhu could not accept it no matter what.

“Fang Ming has a girlfriend?” Carol was a little surprised. With Wei Lan’s personality, she should know that Fang Ming had a girlfriend.

“Yes, I’ve seen her. She’s the same age as me.” Meng Zhu pursed her lips. She was not surprised to see her mother’s surprised expression. In everyone’s hearts, Fang Ming was very steady and mature.

“Really? Did you make a mistake?” Carol was still in disbelief.

“I saw it with my own eyes and heard it with my own ears. Brother Fang Ming confessed to that girl…”

98 Date Begins

Seeing the disappointment in Meng Zhu’s eyes, Carol slowly believed it. Perhaps Fang Ming had not confirmed his relationship with the girl, so his family had not made it public.

“But if she’s the same age as you, isn’t she underage?” Carol frowned. She felt that she might not know Fang Ming well enough.

“Isn’t she coming of age in a year?” Meng Zhu did not think there was a problem, but Carol still did not feel that Fang Ming was such a ridiculous person.

Seeing that her mother was still suspicious, Meng Zhu sighed and said, “It’s true. I’m not lying to you. That girl’s name is Yuan Xiao. She went to the Fang family previously. Aunt Wei Lan and Uncle Yuan have already met her.”

!!

“Yuan Xiao?” Carol had heard too many unbelievable things recently. Wasn’t the girl Yuan Xiao the young lady who had helped her write the song previously?

Carol felt that her ability to accept things was strong enough. Meng Zhu’s words still left her in disbelief.

“Shouldn’t the child called Yuan Xiao be with Fang Yao?” Carol remembered that when she was rehearsing for Yuan Xiao and the others, Fang Yao was obviously very concerned about Yuan Xiao. At that time, she thought that the two children looked compatible. How did Fang Ming get involved not long after?

“Fang Yao?” Hearing his mother’s words, Meng Zhu’s expression became serious. No wonder Fang Yao spoke up for Yuan Xiao today. Moreover, his attitude was obviously very concerned about Yuan Xiao.

“This girl is too much!” Meng Zhu thought carefully about Yuan Xiao’s previous performance and felt that this girl was too scheming. “No, I can’t let Brother Fang Ming be deceived!”

Meng Zhu walked confidently to the bedroom on the second floor. She had already planned in her heart to reveal Yuan Xiao’s true colors to the public.

“Zhu Zhu?” Carol smiled as she watched her daughter walk upstairs in all seriousness. She felt that this child must have misunderstood. After thinking about it, she decided not to interfere with her. After all, even if it was wrong, these experiences belonged to the beautiful memories of her adolescence.

The next morning, Fang Yao arrived at Yuan Xiao’s house punctually.

As soon as Yuan Xiao went downstairs, she saw Fang Yao leaning against the motorcycle. He was wearing a black casual jacket and dark gray denim pants.

“Xiao Xiao!” Fang Yao’s eyes were filled with surprise when he saw Yuan Xiao. Yuan Xiao must have dressed up meticulously today. She was wearing a long cream-white coat. Her chest-length hair was slightly curled, and she had light makeup on. Fang Yao felt that Yuan Xiao’s appearance was both surprising and unfamiliar.

“Didn’t you say 10 o’clock? Why are you here so early?” Yuan Xiao had already seen Fang Yao downstairs in front of the window. She was still washing up when Fang Yao arrived.

“I woke up too early this morning. I was bored at home, so I rode my bike directly to your house.” Fang Yao had a smile on his face. It was even more obvious when he saw Yuan Xiao.

“Then let’s go. I’ll go along with your arrangements today.” Fang Yao put the helmet on Yuan Xiao’s head and let her sit behind him. When her arm wrapped around his waist, Fang Yao’s body clearly stiffened.

“Let’s go. Hold on tight.” Fang Yao put on the helmet, lowered his body slightly, and rode towards the amusement park.

Because it was a holiday, there were many people in the amusement park. Except for couples with children, most of them were young couples.

Yuan Xiao remembered that the last time he came to the amusement park with Fang Yao was to catch the person who had spread rumors about him on the school forum. Moreover, the two of them even separated because of some small emotions.

Perhaps he was too slow. Last time at the amusement park, Fang Yao might have wanted to confess to her, but his attitude had never been serious, making Fang Yao sad. He even said that she had no conscience.

When Yuan Xiao thought of these things, she felt that not much time had passed.

“What’s wrong? Which rides are we going to play first?” Fang Yao saw that Yuan Xiao was thinking about something and gently pulled her hand.

“Anything is fine. I said that I’ll listen to your arrangements today.” Yuan Xiao felt the warmth in Fang Yao’s hand and held him tightly.

Fang Yao was surprised by Yuan Xiao’s initiative today. It was his first time receiving such treatment. Fang Yao looked at Yuan Xiao with a much gentler gaze.

“Xiao Xiao, what’s wrong with you today?” Fang Yao felt that Yuan Xiao seemed to have become a different person, but he also liked her like this.

“It’s nothing.” Yuan Xiao pulled Fang Yao and thought of the many things she had experienced before. She smiled and said to him, “I just feel that I seem to like you more and more.”

Yuan Xiao’s sudden confession made Fang Yao completely lose his sense of propriety. His heart suddenly beat faster. Although Fang Yao was very happy, he felt that everything that happened in front of him was a little unreal.

99 Strange Yet Familiar

“Let’s go. Which ride are we going to play?” Looking at Fang Yao’s red ears, Yuan Xiao knew that he must be shy. Not only was this big boy rebellious, but he was also very cute when he was shy.

“Let’s take the roller coaster first. This amusement park’s theme roller coaster is very famous. I’ve been looking forward to it for a long time.”

Fang Yao saw the crowd screaming on the roller coaster not far away and felt very excited. The last time he came to the amusement park was when he was very young. He could not ride a roller coaster.

Yuan Xiao nodded. Seeing the excitement on Fang Yao’s face, she did not have the heart to tell him that she was actually a little afraid of heights. As she sat on the roller coaster, Yuan Xiao hurriedly called out the System in her heart.

!!

“Little 7, save me!” Yuan Xiao put on her seatbelt without changing her expression. She had already roared a million times in her heart.

[Host, Little 7 detected a sudden increase in your heart rate and blood pressure. Do you need to prepare medicine in advance?]

“Quickly help me think of a way. Otherwise, the medicine won’t be able to save me!” Yuan Xiao knew that if she continued like this, she would definitely vomit later.

After all, this was her first official date with Fang Yao. Yuan Xiao did not want Fang Yao to recall the scene of her vomiting whenever he mentioned it in the future.

[Points can be exchanged for the ability to avoid dizziness, but Host, you don’t have many points now. If you exchange them, there won’t be much left.]

“How many points do I need?” The roller coaster had already started, and Yuan Xiao’s heart began to beat violently.

Fang Yao noticed that Yuan Xiao was a little nervous. He held her hand tightly and said considerately, “If you’re really too afraid, close your eyes and hold my hand.”

A bitter smile appeared on Yuan Xiao’s face. This was no longer a matter of fear. Yuan Xiao was worried that she would vomit on Fang Yao’s face later.

[Host, the exchange requires 200 points. It can last for five hours to avoid dizziness.]

Yuan Xiao secretly cursed the profiteer in her heart. However, looking at how they were going up the tracks, she still chose to exchange for the ability.

[Alright, Host. I’ve redeemed the ability to avoid dizziness for you. This ability will be activated in 10 minutes!]

As the roller coaster descended rapidly, everyone screamed and Yuan Xiao cursed the system weakly.

Activated in 10 minutes? The roller coaster only ran for 15 minutes!

Yuan Xiao looked at the sky with a tragic expression and did not dare to lower her head at all. It was hard to say if she would still be awake in 10 minutes. Yuan Xiao resisted the urge to perish together with the system. As the roller coaster accelerated and descended, she felt the strength and warmth on her right hand.

Yuan Xiao looked at Fang Yao beside her and realized that he was looking at her worriedly.

Yuan Xiao was afraid that Fang Yao would be unhappy, so she smiled and said that she was fine. Yuan Xiao spoke very slowly so that Fang Yao could see her lips clearly.

Yuan Xiao looked at Fang Yao’s mouth and understood that he wanted her to close his eyes. Yuan Xiao was really afraid and obediently closed her eyes, but there was still the whistling of the wind in her ears.

Yuan Xiao felt a little better when she felt Fang Yao holding her hand tightly. She could no longer control herself from thinking that she was on a roller coaster. Yuan Xiao’s thoughts suddenly went blank, and the screams in her ears gradually became softer.

“Xiao Xiao! Xiao Xiao!” Yuan Xiao seemed to have heard a familiar male voice. The voice was very clear, as if it came from the bottom of her heart.

Yuan Xiao closed her eyes, but she seemed to have seen the image in her mind. A tall middle-aged man in a black suit was looking at her with a worried expression, and he was constantly calling her name.

Yuan Xiao could not see his face clearly, but his figure and voice were especially familiar to her. Yuan Xiao could feel the sadness on the man’s body. Even his voice when he called her name was a little choked.

Yuan Xiao’s heart was also tightly squeezed. Looking at the man’s slightly trembling shoulders, Yuan Xiao really wanted to rush up and hug him, wipe his tears, and tell him that everything would pass.

However, Yuan Xiao could not do it. Her body was weak, and her entire body seemed to have sunk into the bed.

The nausea slowly dissipated. Yuan Xiao felt that the system’s ability to avoid dizziness had finally been activated. Thinking of the system, Yuan Xiao realized that she was still on the roller coaster. The middle-aged man in her mind gradually dissipated, and Yuan Xiao felt inexplicably sad.

“Xiao Xiao! Xiao Xiao! What’s wrong?” Fang Yao’s voice rang out beside Yuan Xiao.

Slowly opening her eyes, Yuan Xiao realized that the roller coaster had reached the end.

The ability provided by the system had also been activated, and Yuan Xiao’s mind was exceptionally clear.

100 Kiss

“I’m fine. Don’t worry.” Seeing Fang Yao’s anxious look, Yuan Xiao smiled at him comfortingly. She felt that the young man’s face was somewhat similar to the man in her mind just now.

Perhaps 20 years later, Fang Yao would be like that. Yuan Xiao was pulled off the roller coaster by Fang Yao. Although she was not dizzy at all, her legs still went soft.

“It’s better not to ride the roller coaster in the future.” Fang Yao hugged Yuan Xiao. Her face was pale just now. Although she had improved a little, Fang Yao still blamed himself.

“What’s wrong? Don’t you like it very much?” Yuan Xiao had already recovered. She felt that Fang Yao was quite happy before she felt unwell.

!!

“I don’t want you to feel unwell…” Fang Yao held Yuan Xiao’s hand tightly. When he thought of how uncomfortable she was just now, he still felt a little afraid.

Yuan Xiao looked at Fang Yao’s serious face and was very touched. When they turned a corner, she quickly kissed Fang Yao on the cheek.

“Xiao Xiao…” Fang Yao was still not used to Yuan Xiao taking the initiative, but the smile on his lips still proved the joy in his heart.

“Let’s go. I want to take the Ferris wheel!” Yuan Xiao pointed at the Ferris wheel not far ahead, looking forward to it.

Due to her slight fear of heights, she did not dare to challenge such a high-altitude ride. However, with the ability provided by the system, Yuan Xiao did not want to miss such a good opportunity to experience it.

“Can you do it? It’s high.” Fang Yao felt that Yuan Xiao was a little afraid of heights on the roller coaster. Although the Ferris wheel was slow, it was more than twice as high as the roller coaster.

“I definitely can’t do it myself, but you’re here with me.” Yuan Xiao did not want to delay the reward time of the system. She pulled Fang Yao and walked quickly towards the Ferris wheel.

Fang Yao had no choice but to let Yuan Xiao pull him along as he smiled at her helplessly.

Sitting on the Ferris wheel, Yuan Xiao was extremely excited. The system’s ability was indeed effective. Even if she looked down now, she would not feel dizzy.

“How do you feel? Sit over here if you’re not feeling well.” In order to maintain their balance, Fang Yao and Yuan Xiao sat opposite each other. However, ever since they boarded the Ferris wheel, Fang Yao’s eyes had never left Yuan Xiao.

“It’s alright.” Although Yuan Xiao did not feel dizzy, she still chose to sit beside Fang Yao. Even if it was slightly tilted, Yuan Xiao still wanted to sit with Fang Yao.

Looking at the girl who was snuggling tightly beside him, Fang Yao felt very happy. He suddenly had the thought of spending the rest of his life with Yuan Xiao.

“Xiao Xiao, you’re my first girlfriend, and you’ll be my last.” Fang Yao did not like to make promises easily, but he felt that what he said to Yuan Xiao would definitely come true.

“Didn’t I say that I’ll be your girlfriend when you get into University A?” Yuan Xiao said this on purpose to see Fang Yao’s reaction.

“Didn’t you already kiss me? How are you not my girlfriend?” Fang Yao had long regarded Yuan Xiao as his girlfriend, but he wanted to announce it after he went to university.

“How can that be considered a kiss?” Yuan Xiao thought of her light peck earlier and felt that he was a little pure.

“Why not! Yuan Xiao, what are you thinking? Have you kissed someone else before?” Fang Yao exploded again. Yuan Xiao smiled and patted his back.

“Let me tell you what’s considered a kiss…” As the Ferris wheel rose to the highest point, Yuan Xiao pressed Fang Yao’s shoulder. Looking at his shocked eyes, he kissed him without hesitation.

Fang Yao was so nervous that he almost forgot to breathe. When he felt the softness on his lips, he realized that Yuan Xiao was really kissing him.

Not to be outdone, Fang Yao hugged Yuan Xiao’s waist tightly. Feeling her breath gently on his face, Fang Yao’s heart itched. He felt that his face must be very red.

Yuan Xiao felt that Fang Yao’s breathing was a little rapid, but she had no intention of letting him go. She sucked on Fang Yao’s lower lip, and her nimble tongue gently pried open his teeth. She became even more entangled with him, and Yuan Xiao slowly deepened the kiss.

It was not until the Ferris wheel gradually descended that Yuan Xiao let go of Fang Yao, who was feeling a little dizzy.

Looking at Fang Yao, who seemed to have been bullied, Yuan Xiao’s heart beat faster.

The atmosphere between the two of them was a little awkward. Yuan Xiao sat opposite Fang Yao and asked with a smile, “Brother, do you know what kissing is now?”

Fang Yao was already embarrassed. When he heard Yuan Xiao call him Brother, he could not control the impulse in his heart. This girl seemed to be able to completely control his emotions. This was the first time Fang Yao felt that he had lost control.