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

Chapter 20: Let Me See If Youve Been Playing Games!

Mei Fang vaguely sensed the worries that Xia Yuan confided in her.

But Lin Youxi has never liked dealing with adults since she was little. She was like a lively tomboy in front of her peers, but like a mute in front of adults.

Lin Youxis personality did not improve much even after she entered elementary school, except for Mei Fangs parents, who she was very familiar with because she often visited their house. Their warmth opened Lin Youxis heart, and at least she could communicate with them normally.

As for the special aversion to Xia Yuans parents

It is better to say that she realized the huge difference between her and Xia Yuans family environment.

This resentment may have started when they were unable to attend the same online class.

In the end, its all about money

Mei Fang has been contemplating this for the past three years. As an elementary student who cannot use a bank card or online payment, the only way to make money without anyone noticing seems to be playing games.

As for the game that made the most money in 2005, it was undoubtedly Fantasy Westward Journey.^[1]

Fantasy Westward Journey is a turn-based game released in 2003, famous for its highly valuable economic system. There are countless real cases of buying a fantasy account for 60,000 yuan and selling it for 100,000 yuan. Even in 2022, it still has many users.

Similarly, Fantasy Westward Journey is a pay-to-play game. Mei Fang, in his previous life, didnt have money to go to internet cafes or top up game cards, so he played another similar but equally popular game called Seeking the Dao^[2]. The basic structure was not much different, and as a game director, Mei Fang naturally deconstructed the framework of this type of game and played it skillfully with high efficiency.

Early online games were still very fair in terms of in-app purchases. As long as you spent some time, you could even get game cards for free. Mei Fang, who had a computer at home, naturally didnt worry about this time cost.

As for Mei Lijun and Xiang Xiaoxia, on one hand, they were busy taking care of their daughter and were more open-minded towards Mei Fang. As long as he didnt stay up late and his grades didnt drop, he could continue playing. So Mei Fang quickly caught up with the games updates.

Mei Fang now only maintains the pace of playing with two accounts, a male character in the Dragon Palace and a female character in the Tang Dynasty. The female account technically belongs to Lin Youxi.

Because there was no computer at home, Lin Youxi would come to Mei Fangs house to do homework whenever she had time on weekends.

It was shortly after the National Day holiday when the new expansion pack of Fantasy Westward Journey was released, and everyone was busy exploring. At times like this, Mei Fang would always let Lin Youxi play completely.

After all, its my account anyway, and Lin Youxi is just working for me.

This should be the embryonic form of an early game studio!

Lin Youxi had a joyful attitude and often asked Mei Fang about gameplay and details while playing.

A lot of people have already reached the Ascension stage. Shouldnt we level up too?

No rush, let the people ahead explore and create strategies. We dont have much time to play, so lets finish the new versions activities and then lead the team for escort missions.

This new courtyard is really interesting, but the renovation is too expensive

Lin Youxi suddenly turned around and asked Mei Fang, who was studying programming books, Mei Fang, when do you think we can have children?

Huh?

Mei Fang was stunned for a moment, You mean the two characters in our game, right?

Yes, you see, weve been married for so long, why dont we have children yet

I guess we need to buy those nourishing soup items, otherwise the chances are too low.

Those nourishing soups are so expensive, Im not buying them. Besides, the increase in childs combat power is not that significant

Lin Youxi happily stared at the computer screen and kept operating. Seeing her immersed in it, Mei Fang became slightly worried.

Lin Youxi, have you been keeping up with your exams recently?

Of course, Ive been doing well. Although Im still not as good as you in math, I can consistently score above 97.

Compared to someone like me whos failing, its more than enough to maintain this state

Mei Fang didnt want her to be addicted to the internet and lose interest in studying, as it would ruin her future as a top student.

While the two were talking, the landline phone in Mei Fangs house suddenly rang. Mei Fang went to answer the phone, and a gentle voice came from the other end, belonging to Xia Yuan.

Mei Fang, are you at home?

Mei Fang was suddenly surprised, Yes I am.

Can I come to your house to do homework?

But didnt you just finish it yesterday? You should be almost done, right?

I I still have some questions I dont understand, and I wanted to ask you. If youre at home, I can come over now.

Wait, wait

Mei Fang hadnt figured out how to refuse Xia Yuan yet, but the call had already been hung up.

This is bad

So Mei Fang hurriedly ran to the study and called out to Lin Youxi, who was immersed in the online world, Xia Yuan is coming over later, you better stop playing and go back first.

But I havent finished escorting the goods If I dont finish, I wont have enough game cards for next week.

The escorting activity in Fantasy Westward Journey is a time-limited event that can only be done within a certain period of time. It is one of the fastest ways to earn in-game currency, and no player would want to miss it.

Dont worry about that, Ill figure something out. Lets pretend to be watching anime, Xia Yuan wont suspect anything.

Oh wait!

Lin Youxi suddenly realized something, Xia Yuan called today to ask me to play, but I said I was busy So she cant know that Im at your house! I have to go back quickly.

As soon as Lin Youxi finished speaking, there was a knock on the door outside, and the two of them panicked and became extremely nervous.

Why why did she come so quickly? I need to find a place to hide!

As the child of a teacher, Xia Yuan was always taught to view games as a dangerous thing. Not only does she never play games, she also always advises Mei Fang not to play games.

In this relationship, she is even less likely to know about the deep friendship established between Lin Youxi and Mei Fang through the game.

This is a little secret between Mei Fang and Lin Youxi.

Lin Youxi chose to hide in Mei Fangs parents room, and Mei Fang turned off the computer and quickly went to open the door.

He was greeted by Xia Yuans slightly annoyed face.

Why did it take so long to open the door? Ive been waiting for a long time.

I I was just in the bathroom!

Liar, you must have been playing video games.

Xia Yuan hummed as she prepared to change her shoes. Mei Fang saw that Lin Youxis sandals were still there, so he quietly pushed them under the shoe cabinet while Xia Yuan wasnt paying attention.

Dont you usually have piano lessons on Sundays? How come you have time to come see me today

I dont want to learn piano anymore.

Xia Yuan muttered, Because of learning piano, Im always so tired on Sundays and cant play with you guys.

Thats true

Xia Yuan put her backpack on the coffee table in the living room. Your mom and dad and little Ya arent home today?

They went to grandmas house. Mei Fang shrugged helplessly, The motorcycle cant fit me now, and I dont want to go by myself.

Why do they always leave you alone at home? Uncle and Aunt shouldnt neglect you just because they have little Ya.

I dont really mind

Actually, he couldnt be happier this little sister was born just at a right time.

While chatting with Mei Fang about family matters, Xia Yuan walked towards the room.

Mei Fang worried that she would go to his parents bedroom, so he grabbed Xia Yuan and said, Hey, where are you going?

Im going to the study to check something. Xia Yuans expression was stern, just like Mei Fangs mom, Xiang Xiaoxia, Let me see if youve been playing games!

Dont check the temperature of the computer, Ive been playing, Ive been playing, Im sorry.

Mei Fang apologized with a smile, and Xia Yuan stood with her hands on her hips, looking helpless.

I knew it! Mei Fang, youve always loved lying since you were little, no one will like you when you grow up

Mei Fang nodded incessantly, while his heart let out a heavy sigh.

The little angel Xia Yuan who used to want to have mao mao with me has indeed drifted away from me!

Translators Notes:

1. Fantasy Westward Journey is a Chinese MMORPG developed and run by NetEase (ref: https://en. wikipedia.org/ wiki/Fantasy_Westward _Journey)
2. Im not sure about this one. Probably Seeking Immortals ()