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

The highly anticipated "Fandomverse Project" product launch commenced on the evening of September 15th, attended by internet industry titans—including the "BAT" trio (Baidu, Alibaba, Tencent)—and prominent domestic journalists.

Though Mei Fang had appeared in numerous private settings before, this marked his firstofficialpublic appearance representing his entire business empire. His "Mei Fang persona" left a vivid impression—far beyond the posters and videos many knew him from.

Beyond Fandomverse's promotional materials, his concert performances, the infamous Jiangcheng Shiyi High "confession letter," and media interviews about their childhood sweetheart romance had all contributed to the enigmatic "Mei Boss" image:

This 20-year-old might look like the boy next door, but alongside his childhood sweethearts, he'd consistently redefined industry legends.

While【Yuanbao】Xia Yuan and【Young Miss】Lin Youxi were iconic figures in their own right, their trajectories undeniably intertwined with【Stationmaster】Mei Fang's leadership.

Despite his massive online influence, Mei Fang remained mysteriously low-key on social media. Yet every venture—professional or personal—could be described as extraordinary.

But was his success entirely self-made?

Though investigations revealed his family background (his father was a mid-level official), a municipal deputy director's influence hardly explained his current stature. Regardless, as the internet industry's golden boy, all eyes were on what spectacle this launch would deliver.

As dusk fell, guests assembled while Mei Fang made final preparations backstage.

"Confirmed."

"Lighting crew ready?"

"All set, Stationmaster!"

"Audio equipment?"

"Tested and calibrated."

Amid the flurry, Mei Fang noticed Uncle Chen Rui—suited up—murmuring to himself nervously.

"Uncle, what's on your mind?"

Startled, Chen Rui laughed awkwardly. "Just… nerves."

"You? Nervous?" Mei Fang blinked. "You've hosted major launches at Liequan Mobile! Today, you're just presenting the【Fandomverse Library】segment."

"I'm actually quite socially anxious… This scale is new to me."

"But you're flawless in company meetings—"

"This…" Chen Rui shook his head. "This is different."

Mei Fang suddenly felt relieved—even veterans had their moments.

Just then, Xia Yuan and Lin Youxi emerged from makeup, spotting Mei Fang instantly.

"Nervous?"

Mei Fang approached them.

"I was… until I saw how adorable you two look."

"Smooth-talker." Xia Yuan adjusted his tie. "This isourstage. No need for nerves—let's show them what we've got."

Lin Youxi fixed his earpiece but remained reserved publicly. "You've got this." A pat on his shoulder—their only permissible intimacy here.

Rumors about their "breakup" had circulated within C Station, but most assumed their childhood sweetheart bond endured—just professionally distanced.

Meanwhile, employee factions—"Team Yuan" and "Team Youxi"—clashed from online forums to university campuses and offices, fueling endless gossip. An unintentional marketing ploy? Even Mei Fang wasn't sure.

As the countdown began, Mei Fang's mind flashed through memories.

How did I… reach this stage?

Xia Yuan's recent question echoed: His childhood declaration—"I just want to make money"—had drawn her scorn.

"What a boring dream!"

Without cheat codes, a reborn person's greatest advantage was foresight.

Justforesight.

Foresight could mean sports betting, Bitcoin investments, real estate, or stock picks—any could've secured him a life of luxury.

But…

If only for wealth, this rebirth would've been wasted.

Money mattered—but couldn't beeverything.

He was grateful for his unrealized gaming dreams, and even more so for walking this pathwith them.

Today's achievements were never his alone.

Their mutual influence, their sparks—they forged the Mei Fang of now.

Five. Four. Three. Two. One.

The LED screen lit up with a 3-minute PV:

A nostalgic journey through 2000s childhood—glass marbles,Xiao Huanxiongtrading cards, knockoff gaming consoles, paper cranes, wind-up frogs—all set against iconic anime, comics, and web novels.

The story followed "A-Fang" and his childhood sweetheart "A-Yue" until her family moved away, leaving him in darkness.

Years later, they reconnect through a hobby forum.

The climax: A real-life reunion on a cherry blossom-lined slope. As they sprint toward each other, the scene morphs into legendary anime couples before culminating in a "flying hat" finale.

Text appears:

[Our Love, Across Dimensions and Mountains—Fandomverse Project: Official Launch]

Amid applause, Mei Fang stepped out—not in corporate attire, but Pengcheng University's spring formalwear. Youthful yet commanding, he adjusted his earpiece.

"Hello everyone, I'm【Stationmaster】Mei Fang. Welcome, brothers, sisters, uncles, and aunties, to our Fandomverse launch."

Laughter erupted at the greeting.

"No? Well, surely I'm the youngest here—Xia Yuan and Lin Youxi arebotholder than me. They used to bully me into calling them 'big sisters.'"

"This won't be the flashiest launch, but I promise—you'll remember it."

Pacing the stage, he continued:

"Over the past decade, I stumbled into miracles—too many to share today. Maybe in my memoir?"

The screen shifted behind him:

"Fandomverse isn't separate from my three companies. It's the cradle of my ultimate dream—a thriving domestic ACG culture that rivals Japan's and conquers the world."

More laughter. Mei Fang grinned:

"I know it sounds chuuni, but isn't that romantic?"

"Since C Station's inception, we've fostered UGC creativity. But what if you're shy? Or prefer writing/art over videos? Enter—"

The screen flashed a bold logo:

"Phase One: Fandomverse Library. And here to explain is ourrealexpert—Uncle Chen Rui!"

Chen Rui's Presentation (Abridged):

"Domestic readers equate 'light novels' with Japanese translations. We redefine them asaccessiblestories—no historical or scientific prerequisites. Just joy and emotion for all."

The new platform, leveraging C Station's traffic and poached editors from Qidian/Shengda during their feud, launched today.

Yet the challenge remained: Shedding derivative "Japanized" tropes to create truly original works—beyond just risqué content.