Chapter 204: Fireworks

Name：Only After I Was Reborn Did I Realize That I Had Childhood Sweethearts Author：
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Chapter 204: Fireworks

The Cultural Square is the most important place for entertainment for residents of Baimei County.

Every time there is a festival or celebration, all sorts of barbecue stalls, snack stalls, toy stalls, and general merchandise are set up here, to the point that many high school students with nothing to do will also set up stalls here to earn some pocket money.

As for New Year, it is even more lively here. Not only are there many more festive stalls that are rarely seen at other times, but there are also many people who gather here to set off fireworks. Mei Fang and the others came here for this reason.

“Phew... There are so many people here... I can’t even find a place to park,” Mei Yue muttered as she drove through the crowds of people. Xia Yuan peered out the window, mesmerized by the night scenery, with fireworks occasionally bursting in the distance, displaying brilliant colors.

“What are you looking at so intently?” Mei Fang leaned over Xia Yuan, ruffling her hair. “We come here every year. It’s always the same.”

“It’s not always the same... Remember those dice games we used to play when we were kids? They’re gone now,” Xia Yuan retorted. “Remember how we played once and won a lot of money?”

“That year... I think it was the first time we set off sky lantern,” Mei Fang reminisced, turning to Lin Youxi. “Youxi, you must remember it too, right?”

Lin Youxi smiled and nodded, “I lost Yuan Yuan’s hairpin and cried while looking for it.”

“What?! Sister Youxi can cry?!” Hearing this for the first time, Mei Ya exclaimed. “I can’t imagine that!”

“There are lots of things you can’t imagine. When Youxi was little——”

“Yuan Yuan, if you continue, we’ll end up exposing each other’s dark histories. You don’t want to lose face in front of Mei Ya, do you?” Lin Youxi interjected. Reaching past Mei Fang, Lin Youxi touched the back of Xia Yuan’s neck, causing her to shudder and tremble from the cold.

Xia Yuan quickly waved her hands, “Alright, alright... Let’s drop it. It’s all ancient history anyway.”

“Oh, come on! Don’t leave me hanging! Tell me, I really want to know! I used to have many good friends among the boys, but I had to transfer to Baizhou to study, and I don’t really like the students there... So, I’m super jealous that my brother has childhood sweethearts like you.”

Mei Fang’s face immediately darkened upon hearing Mei Ya’s complaints.

“You don’t need childhood sweetheart. Having your brother is enough. Don’t get too close to other boys...”

“Wow, Brother, you’ve got some nerve to say that! Shameless! So you’re allowed to have childhood sweethearts but not me?”

“Hahaha... Mei Ya, don’t be upset. We’ve watched you grow up since you were a baby, so in a sense, we’re also your childhood sweethearts,” Lin Youxi patted Mei Ya’s head. “I still remember the first time I held you. I was with Yuan Yuan.”

“See? We’ve grown up together too.”

“But the first one to hold you was me, your sister Yue Yue!” Mei Yue spoke while driving in reverse. “After all, our Xiaoya was born in Echeng!”

Of course, Mei Ya wasn’t really angry with her brother. She knew she had grown up surrounded by love, which is why she was so cheerful and lively. After a few comforting words from her big sisters, Mei Ya quickly became lively again.

“Alright... finally parked.”

“Let’s go!”

Peng Xue said this to Xia Yuan, who took her hand and smiled, “What brings you here performing on the street? Why didn’t you call me?”

“Why would I call you? You’re probably off being lovey-dovey with your Ah Fang. Haha! I didn’t want to be the third wheel.”

“Aiya, what are you saying, Xiao Xue? You’re so naughty.”

Xia Yuan pinched Peng Xue’s cheek. “Actually, I really want to try singing on the street too. Next time you come to Jiangcheng, I feel like we could try it together.”

“Sure, sure! When the time comes, let your Sister Xue take you under her wing!”

Peng Xue patted Xia Yuan’s shoulder, then fist-bumped Mei Fang and Lin Youxi with a smile, “Happy New Year, Youxi-chan, Boss Mei!”

“Happy New Year.”

Mei Fang, obligingly, fist-bumped Peng Xue, “How late will you be here? We drove here with a car and can give you a ride back.”

“Wow, Boss Mei, you’re so considerate! Makes me feel a bit shy——”

Peng Xue teased Mei Fang with a playful tone, then patted his shoulder, “Just kidding. My home is right next to the Cultural Square, I’ll just walk back. I’ll be busking around here after New Year, so come support me when you can. Otherwise, I won’t be able to pay you back, Boss Mei.”

“There’s no rush to repay that money...” Mei Fang smiled slightly. “Just don’t overwork yourself.”

“I know, I know. Now go have fun!”

Mei Fang’s group said their goodbyes to Peng Xue and returned to where Mei Ya and Mei Yue were. By then, the two Mei sisters were already setting off skyrockets.

“You’re so mean, not waiting for us!”

“It’s because you guys took forever!”

“Alright, I’m joining in!”

Xia Yuan and Mei Fang each grabbed a skyrocket to play it with, but Lin Youxi didn’t join in like she usually did.

“Youxi, aren’t you going to join?”

“There are just four left. It’s perfect for the four of you to each have one.” Lin Youxi smiled. “I’ll just take pictures for you.”

On the east side of the night sky were the fireworks from the skyrockets and large firecrackers, while on the west side, sky lanterns floated gently. Near and far, the continuous crackle of firecrackers could be heard.

On this New Year’s Eve, as it comes once a year, people peacefully passed the night amidst the bustling noise, jubilation, and the happiness of being accompanied by their loved ones.