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

After finishing the cleanup, Mei Fang and Lin Youxi went to find Xia Yuan, who had already blended in seamlessly with her music department classmates, laughing and taking group photos—much more relaxed than during registration. Spotting Mei Fang, Xia Yuan immediately trotted over.

"Should we head to your dorm now to help you settle in?"

Lin Youxi interjected, "If you want to stay here longer, I can go help A-Fang."

Xia Yuan frowned, shooting Lin Youxi a sidelong glance.Was this the start of a rivalry act?

"We'll all go, of course. I want to meet A-Fang's roommates too."

Roommates? You mean the two of you…

The subtle "tension" between Xia Yuan and Lin Youxi sparked intense curiosity among the dorm girls. This kind of celebrity gossip was a rare treat. After the trio left, the chatter exploded.

"Didn't the Stationmaster's public apology last year say he broke up with Yuanbao and got together with the Young Miss? Why are they still so close? Their bond seems unshaken."

"That's just surface-level. I bet those two are still fighting over him."

"What?! When?"

"Recently, apparently."

"No wonder it felt so charged just now. So all three are single now?"

"I think the Stationmaster will eventually get back with Yuanbao. She's so sweet and stunning, and she treats us like equals—perfect wife material. The Young Miss seems hard to approach."

"Who says she's unapproachable? She's just reserved. When she spoke earlier, she didn't look down on anyone. Plus, the Young Miss and the Stationmaster are soulmates in work and life. I heard she built C Station single-handedly. Yuanbao's just a mascot."

"Mascot? The QQ Music 'Rookie of the Year' is a mascot? If Yuanbao held concerts or endorsements, imagine how much she'd earn."

"Right? Why doesn't she do those things? Coming back to school is baffling."

"With the Stationmaster supporting her, she can do what she loves. The entertainment industry's toxic anyway—better to stay out."

"Ugh, I'm so jealous…"

"So, between the three of them, who will the Stationmaster choose?"

"Team Yuanbao, obviously."

"Team Youxi—wait, no! The Young Miss forever!"

After just brief exposure, the girls had already activated their shipping instincts. Amid the chatter, only Yang Xiaomo dared to voice a dissenting opinion:

"You're all thinking too small. Why must the Stationmaster choose just one? This isn't some teen drama. He's a billionaire heir in his prime—his lifestyle is probably wilder than you can imagine."

A girl gasped. "You mean… he wants both?"

"Tsk tsk."

Yang Xiaomo wagged a finger. "The 'Beijing Four Young Masters' cycle through girlfriends weekly. With his status and charm, why limit himself to those two?"

"But they're childhood sweethearts! If not them, then who? Don't tell me you think you've got a shot?"

"I never said that. Of course their bond runs deep."

Yang Xiaomo smiled. "But does deep affection always mean romance? Do you know how childhood friends really interact?"

"True… I have a childhood friend too. Zero attraction."

"Exactly. Childhood friends lack sexual tension—they're family. That's why they date and break up. No real spark."

She then rallied the group:

"So don't just envy their dynamic. The title of 'Stationmaster's Wife' isn't set in stone."

"Still feels wrong… Like poaching. I'd feel guilty toward Yuanbao."

"Hah! So youdohave designs on him!"

Yang Xiaomo clapped the girl's shoulder. "Relax, I'm mostly joking. Who could compete with those two anyway?"

The mood lightened again as the girls laughed it off.

"Yeah, better to just enjoy the ship wars."

"FangYuan forever!"

"FangXi supremacy!"

While the others gushed, Yang Xiaomo smirked inwardly.

The Stationmaster's empire is impressive, but he's still just a 20-year-old boy. From what I saw earlier, his relationship with his childhood friends is too… equal.

Equality means there are desires his 'sweethearts' can't—or won't—fulfill. But I'd know exactly how to pamper the Stationmaster, to cherish and indulge him.

From the moment she laid eyes on Mei Fang, Yang Xiaomo had recognized her role.

This might be her only chance to leap into the stratosphere—and she wouldn't waste it.

If childhood friends can be the Stationmaster's wife… why can't I?

As Yang Xiaomo fantasized, Mei Fang, Xia Yuan, and Lin Youxi arrived at his dorm. Just as he unbuckled his seatbelt, Lin Youxi—in the passenger seat—suddenly climbed onto his lap and kissed him.

(His car's tinted windows ensured privacy.)

The move caught Mei Fang off guard. Xia Yuan, scrolling on her phone in the back, gaped before protesting:

"You schemer! No wonder you grabbed the front seat—just to pounce on A-Fang!"

She reclined Mei Fang's seat and wriggled between them to steal a kiss of her own.

After catching his breath, Mei Fang asked, "What… brought this on?"

"Calling you my 'ex' earlier hurt. Needed a top-up of Super A-Fang Energy."

"Isthisthe posture for 'energy'?"

Ignoring Xia Yuan's teasing, Lin Youxi voiced her concern: "This game has one downside: it invites poachers. Unnecessary trouble."

"I can reject advances easily, but YuanYuan's too nice. If she gives guys false hope, A-Fang will have to step in—which would deepen their bond. I won't allow that."

"Don't underestimate me! I know how to say no. It's a matter of principle—I won't lead anyone on."

Xia Yuan thumped her chest proudly. Mei Fang, still holding Lin Youxi, reassured her:

"It's fine. Even if we were 'together,' this issue would exist. But let's be real—we'll barely be on campus once work ramps up. No opportunities for interlopers."

"True…"

Just then, Mei Fang's phone buzzed.

"A-Fang, someone's calling."

"Let me check… YuanYuan, grab it for me."

"I can't reach! Youxi's legs are in the way."

"I'll do it."

One arm around Mei Fang's neck, Lin Youxi arched back to fish the phone from his pocket. Glancing at the caller ID, she smirked.

"Well, well. The student council president's already chasing you on Day One. Very shoujo manga of you, A-Fang."

"Don't be ridiculous…"

She held the phone to his ear.

"Hello, President Jiang. What's up?"

"Mei Fang, right? We've been waiting at your dorm—where are you?"

"Just parked downstairs. Why?"

Jiang Peihuan sighed. "The department heads scheduled a lunch with you today. Did you forget? Your other phone's off. Quite the busy man, huh…"

"Oh! That was today? My work phone's at home."

"So this is your private number? I'm honored—"

"Block her tomorrow, or else."

Lin Youxi whispered in his other ear, simultaneously intensifying her movements. Mei Fang nearly moaned—Xia Yuan clapped a hand over his mouth just in time.

"Got it. Where's the venue?"

"North Campus cafeteria. Just a casual chat about your academic plans."

"We'll be right there."