Chapter 17: Its Not Your Fault

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Chapter 17: Its Not Your Fault

Lin Youxi, who came from an average family background, didnt fulfill the wish of studying in the same class as them three years ago. But of course, their friendship didnt end there. Living close by made it easy to visit each other, so Lin Youxi still spends weekends playing with Xia Yuan and Mei Fang.

According to the promise Mei Fang lost to Xia Yuan some time ago, this week he would accompany Xia Yuan and Lin Youxi to the cultural square to play roller skating.

In 2005, kids didnt have smartphones or tablets, and computers were rare. Internet cafes and game arcades were only for the troublemakers. More mainstream entertainment leaned towards outdoor activities.

With the gradual establishment of roller skating rinks in Baimei County, roller skates found a big market. Whether big kids or small ones, even some college students would choose roller skating as their weekend leisure activity.

Mei Fang rode on his dad Mei Lijuns motorcycle to reach the cultural square.

This motorcycle had been with Mei Fang ever since his rebirth and was the most important means of transportation in their family. Clearly, Mei Lijuns living standards hadnt improved despite Mei Fang winning the lottery.

After all, his mother had left her institutional job early, which caused a reduction in the stable family income source. The burden on Mei Lijuns shoulders became much heavier.

But his concern for Mei Fang hadnt lessened due to the presence of his daughter.

Especially regarding Mei Fangs social relationships, he showed deep concern.

Um, Mei Fang, not to criticize you, but dont you occasionally hang out with boys? Besides Xia Yuan and Lin Youxi, I always see you either playing with your sister little Ya at home or with girls.

Boys are too childish. I just cant get along with them.

Mei Fangs words were indeed sincere. After all, even if girls were childish, they wouldnt affect him too much. For example, they wouldnt suddenly jump behind him while walking and give him a surprise attack, creating a scene of One Thousand Years of Death.[1]

Arent you a kid yourself Although sometimes I feel like youre a bit old-fashioned.

Mei Lijun scratched his head. Do you three want me to pick you up on the way home?

No need, you can go back and play with little Ya.

Children grow up so fast Indeed, little adorable children are the best!

Mei Lijun hurriedly rode his bike home to take his daughter out. Mei Fang smiled and said nothing, watching how long his dad could enjoy himself.

The cultural square is the largest park in Baimei County. It is always bustling on weekends and holidays, with people flying kites, setting up stalls, having picnics, and setting off fireworks. It is a place where you can feel the cultural atmosphere of your hometown and make you feel that it is very prosperous with great development potential in the future.

However, at that time, people probably didnt expect that this place would continue to hold the title of the largest park in Baimei County for the next 20 years, and the development of their hometown would always stagnate.

Mei Fang strolled around the square for a while when suddenly someone tapped his shoulder from behind. When he turned to look from the left, the person tapped his shoulder from the right. When he turned around, he saw Lin Youxi smiling at him.

Today Xia Yuan finally managed to get you out of the house, its not easy.

Perhaps due to their close relationship, Xia Yuans changes over the past few years didnt seem significant to Mei Fang. The little angel had just grown into a slightly bigger little angel.

Whenever Xia Yuan mentioned something her dad bought for her, she always had a proud expression. Seeing her childish look, Mei Fang couldnt help but tease her:

Xia Yuan, have you heard of a saying, students with poor academic performance have a lot of stationery?

Lin Youxi and Xia Yuan were stunned after hearing Mei Fangs words. Xia Yuan frowned and fell into deep thought. Lin Youxi, who reacted first, punched Mei Fang.

You bad person, always bullying Xia Yuan!

The group came to the roller skate rental booth. After choosing the roller skates, the three of them sat on a bench nearby to change their protective gear.

Because the roller skates here didnt require taking off shoes, they could be directly worn over their existing shoes. Mei Fang quickly changed his equipment and saw Lin Youxi still struggling with her shoelaces, so he couldnt help but comment:

Why are you still the same Ive taught you so many times, you should know by now!

Of course I know, I dont need you to teach me

Lin Youxi was still stubborn, but Mei Fang had already approached.

Because it was inconvenient to wear roller skates, Mei Fang half-knelt in front of her to help Lin Youxi tie her shoelaces. After pushing her away for a while, Lin Youxi stopped insisting and let Mei Fang tie her shoelaces. At this moment, she suddenly reminisced:

When I first started elementary school, I couldnt tie my shoelaces at all. They always came undone Especially during PE class, the teacher required us to wear sports shoes to attend. I would stuff the shoelaces into the shoes, but they would come undone after a few steps. I even tripped once.

At that time, I was crying and thinking, if only I could be in the same class as you guys, because you and Xia Yuan would definitely help me tie my shoelaces.

Even though I was good at studying and playing games, my self-care ability was pitiful.

Mei Fang looked up at Lin Youxi and teased, Furthermore, even if you asked a classmate for help, it wouldnt be a big deal, right? Its just that you have thin skin.

Hmph Its all your fault.

Blaming us?

Mei Fang frowned, Hey hey, are you blaming me and Xia Yuan for being too good to you and turning you into a useless person?

Lin Youxi didnt respond directly, just closed her mouth and looked elsewhere.

At the same time, Xia Yuan sat on the side, finished changing her protective gear, and was about to greet Lin Youxi and Mei Fang. She saw Mei Fang half-kneeling on the ground, holding Lin Youxis shoes and chatting happily with her. Suddenly, a scene from the Cinderella story where the prince helped Cinderella put on the glass shoe appeared in her mind, like a dreamlike scene.

Um

Xia Yuan pursed her lips and made a low humming sound. For the first time, an indescribable complex emotion arose in her heart.

Translators Notes:

One of ninjutsu in Naruto. / wiki/ One_Thousand_Years_of_Death)