Only After I Was Reborn Did I Realize That I Had Childhood Sweethearts

Chapter 15: Singing Dreams and Fantasies

At the Mei familys family meeting, the false head of the family, Mei Lijun, carefully listened to Mei Fangs demands.

Hmm Do you want to go to the audio-visual class?

Mei Fang nodded, The audio-visual class uses multimedia teaching, providing many opportunities to interact with computers. I want to learn more about computer knowledge and repay my parents upbringing when I grow up.

You kid, dont use that on me. Youre always learning from TV speeches.

Mei Lijun rubbed his chin and said, You want to be in the same class as Xia Yuan, right? Her mother, Teacher Yu, is the homeroom teacher of the audio-visual class. She mentioned it to us when we met a while ago.

Thats part of the reason Xia Yuan told me about it. Otherwise, how would I know?

Thats true, but Im afraid your mind wont be focused on studying.

Mei Lijun looked at the real head of the family, Xiang Xiaoxia, and said, Wife! I dont have any major objections, its up to you.

If its really for learning, I dont oppose you going to the audio-visual class.

Xiao Xia saw her son studying computers. The textbooks he bought were genuine programming materials for children.

She saw Mei Fang annotating unfamiliar characters with pinyin^[1], showing genuine interest in this field.

Other children, like Xia Yuan, had enrolled in various painting, music, and martial arts classes when they were young. But before winning the lottery, the Mei family lived an average life, only taking care of Mei Fangs basic needs. They didnt invest much in cultivating their child.

So seeing Mei Fangs enthusiasm for computer knowledge and his willingness to learn, Xiang Xiaoxia felt somewhat guilty.

However, this child is getting too close to the family next door. Isnt that a bit inappropriate

This was Xiang Xiaoxias only concern. She whispered to Mei Lijun, Although the children are still young, if something were to happen

Wife, although I often say that Mei Fang is a bit mischievous, they are just good friends. It wont go beyond that. Besides, having a good relationship with that family and the homeroom teacher will definitely benefit Mei Fang in school.

Mei Lijun appeared to be a loyal supporter of Xiang Xiaoxia, but in reality, he had already been corrupted by the red wine displayed on the liquor cabinet and became a staunch supporter of the Xia Yuan faction. Under his persuasion, Xiang Xiaoxia gradually loosened her stance.

If thats the case, then its fine

Elementary school is a six-year learning journey. Being familiar with the head teacher means being able to know about their sons school situation at any time. If he has a good relationship with Xia Yuan, maybe he can even do homework directly at the homeroom teachers house in the future, saving them time on education.

Thats settled then but you have to promise that your grades wont drop, and you have to maintain a certain rank in the class. Make a promise to your mom and dad, otherwise not only will you be transferred to a regular class, but your computer will also be confiscated.

Should I aim to be at the top for every midterm and final?

Both Mei Lijun and Xiang Xiaoxia were stunned by their sons confidence. Where did he get that from?

Youre being too strict on yourself. Mom and Dad wont make it difficult for you. Just aim to be in the top ten for every exam.

Alright then Mei Fang raised his head and asked his parents, Can I tell Xia Yuan and Aunt Xia about this now? Oh, can I tell Teacher Yu?

Since youve already decided, you can tell them.

Xiang Xiaoxia and Mei Lijun discussed the matter again. After Meis father finished speaking, he said to Mei Fang, Your mom and I have something to do at the hospital. You can go play with Xia Yuan.

Okay.

Come to think of it, why have Mom and Dad been going to the hospital so often lately?

Mei Fangs parents in his previous life were always healthy, so it was unlikely that something happened to them suddenly after coming here.

Therefore, he didnt think much about it and called Xia Yuan to go out together, sharing the good news with her.

Your parents have agreed, thats great!

Xia Yuan happily held Mei Fangs hand and jumped up and down. So we can continue to be classmates in the future!

Lets not talk about that for now Are your parents at home?

My mom is at school now, and my dad is at work.

Well Mei Fang thought for a moment. Has Uncle Xia been acting strange lately?

Strange not really? Xia Yuan looked puzzled. Why are you asking about my dad?

Umm its nothing. Mei Fang thought for a moment. Its good if you dont find anything strange.

If you want to know, he has lied to me three times in a row. He always says he will take me to the amusement park, but in the end, he says hes too busy with work and doesnt have time.

Xia Yuan grumbled, Im starting to dislike my dad more and more. Its true, hes a big liar and a master of lies.

I see

After learning that Xia Yuan was the heroine of that tragedy, Mei Fang had been concerned about her parents situation.

If that tragedy hadnt happened, Xia Yuan might have become a top student like Lin Youxi, or perhaps a famous beauty in a certain class. She would pass by the corridor where Mei Fang was, or become Mei Fangs high school classmate, leaving a deep impression as a moonlight in Mei Fangs youthful years in her previous life.

But in elementary, she lost all her future.

Also lost all possibilities.

This time Mei Fang will not let it happen.

Of course, its still a bit too early to say this

Now that you have settled here, lets ask Lin Youxi about the situation on her side when she comes.

Well

As a single-parent family, her father has been working on construction sites all year round, and Lin Youxis family conditions were not good to begin with, so this expense is not small.

The final result was not unexpected by Mei Fang. After Lin Youxi arrived, she brought bad news.

You guys are still together in elementary school, but I cant play with you guys anymore in the future

Lin Youxis voice became very soft, as if with a hint of crying.

Dont say that

After a brief moment of sadness, Xia Yuan held Lin Youxis hand again.

Its okay, Lin Youxi

Xia Yuan gently wiped Lin Youxis tears, Even if we are not in the same class, we will still be good friends.

Do you still want to be friends with me?

Lin Youxi raised her head, and her runny nose followed, she quickly sniffed it back, while Xia Yuan skillfully took out a tissue from her bag to wipe Lin Youxis nose.

Of course, our families are so close, you are welcome to come and play at our house anytime.

Then what about Mei Fang?

Lin Youxi looked at Mei Fang with hopeful eyes, Do you still want to play with me?

Looking at her pitiful appearance, it was really impossible to associate her with the super aloof female top student several years later.

Initially, Mei Fang did have ulterior motives for getting along with Xia Yuan, but becoming close with Lin Youxi was purely an unexpected encounter.

But there is no doubt that she has also become Mei Fangs childhood playmate.

Although she was always Xia Yuans little follower when the three of them were together, she was willing to show her lively and cheerful side when she was with Mei Fang, and the two of them had a common language in terms of games.

The relationship between the two of them has become very good.

Or perhaps, it can be said that they formed a small group of friends of three

Of course I want to! Besides, my mom likes you so much, Mei Fang smiled and answered.

But, if you could be a bit more hygienic and clean, maybe she would like you even more.

Mei Fang is right, we are going to be elementary students, we cant be so mischievous at school.

At this time, Lin Youxi was still very short, standing in the middle of Mei Fang and Xia Yuan like a little bean, facing the joint guidance of the two, she could only nod obediently and agree.

By the way, I heard that the Mei family bought a computer. You must not get addicted to games! Mom said that electronic games are like a fierce torrent, once you get addicted, you cant stop.

Ah, about this

Lin Youxi pulled on Mei Fangs clothes and nodded with a smile to Xia Yuan, No! We didnt play!

Mhmm, thats good.

Lin Youxi seemed unwilling to do anything that would make Xia Yuan unhappy, giving the impression that she was trying to please her good friend.

But now, they also had a secret that they couldnt tell Xia Yuan

After playing in the park for a while, Mei Fang and his companions returned home. By this time, his parents had already come back. They sat on the sofa, whispering sweet nothings to each other.

Mei Fang couldnt stand seeing this and was about to sneak back to his room to study the computer. However, Xiang Xiaoxia and Mei Lijun both called him back at the same time.

Mei Fang, Mom and Dad have something to tell you.

Mei Fang obediently sat down, unprepared, waiting for his parents to tell him what they wanted to say.

So, heres the thing

Youre going to be a big brother soon!

Huh?!

By the side of the pond, cicadas are chirping in the summer

That childhood nursery rhyme that was once sung all over the country, after many changes and replacements over the summers, gradually got replaced by a new song, along with the popularity of a childrens TV show.

Happy Little Immortal

Wind, Thunder, Rain, Snow, Electricity

Happy Little Youth

Singing Dreams and Fantasies

Three years had quietly passed.

And they had become fourth-grade elementary students.

Authors Note: The creative idea behind this work is the major events that happen in the lives of childhood friends, from when they first meet to the present. So the story doesnt progress year by year, but rather jumps from one significant moment to another. The further it goes, the more detailed it becomes, making it easier for everyone to quickly immerse themselves in the traditional after high school graduation moment. Its a small attempt at a childhood friends + rebirth era story, and I hope you all like it!

Translators Notes:

1. Pinyin is a system for representing the sounds of the Chinese language using the Latin alphabet.