NOVEL NEXT Chapter 445: Are You Having an Affair?
Under Lin Wanwan's persistent invitation, Mei Fang accompanied her to an off-campusGold Medal Roast Meat Restaurant.
Usually packed during semesters, the shop was nearly empty during summer break.
"Go ahead, Senior! Order whatever you like—my treat!"
Lin Wanwan handed Mei Fang the menu with both hands, then propped her chin on her palms, beaming at him with starry-eyed admiration.
Yet Mei Fang barely glanced at the menu. Instead, he rested his cheek on one hand, studying Lin Wanwan intently. When their eyes met, he remarked casually:
"Just get my usual."
"H-how would I know your usual order? Senior loves teasing people!"
Lin Wanwan pouted. "I just wanted to test our fateful connection. If you guess right, maybe we can be friends."
"Hmm… let me think…"
"This…honey-glazed char siu rice, right?"
"Sure?"
Mei Fang smiled. "My exes could recite my preferences blindfolded."
"W-why bring them up? I'm not your ex!"
Though she protested, sweat beaded on Lin Wanwan's forehead—as if guessing wrong would spell disaster. After prolonged deliberation, she finally committed:
"It's the char siu!"
"No take-backs?"
"Final answer!"
Her eyes shone with determination.
Mei Fang nodded and called out their order: "One char siu rice, one roast duck with soy sauce chicken combo."
"S-so… was I right?" Lin Wanwan leaned forward eagerly.
"Right or wrong doesn't matter." Mei Fang smiled. "What matters is company. You're fun, so—"
"Itmatters! Did I guess correctly?!"
She lunged across the table, her athletic top straining over her curves. Mei Fang raised his hands in surrender:
"Fine, fine—you got it. My turn: the duck combo isyourfavorite, right?"
"I love everything here…"
As she twirled her hair absently, a strand came loose. Mei Fang instinctively reached out to tuck it back, adjusting her wig in the process.
"S-Senior! What are you—"
Lin Wanwan swatted his hand away, blushing. "We just met! You can't be this familiar!"
"Sorry, you reminded me of someone." His gaze turned nostalgic. "My first public girlfriend had the same adorably clueless vibe."
"Always talking about exes! Bringing up past relationships with new girls is a major turn-off!"
"I don't mind."
"Because you don't care aboutmyopinion?!"
Mei Fang stated plainly: "I'll never date anyone else."
Lin Wanwan froze. "…Because you can't move on?"
"They're my only true loves. No room for a third."
His melancholy moved her. "Then—then win them back!"
"You wouldn't understand."
"You're notthatmuch older!"
"I've lived through things you can't imagine."
Their food arrived, and conversation flowed. Lin Wanwan shared her band aspirations.
"You seem passionate about music. What inspired you?"
"Well…"
She dabbed her lips theatrically. "Back in high school, I attended amusic festivalin Jiangcheng. The energy—especially bands performing together—left me breathless…"
"What's the difference between solo and band performances?"
"Alone is fine, but…" Her eyes sparkled. "I hate feeling solitary. I want to support othersandbe their support—not just lean on someone forever…"
As she spoke, their gazes locked—his tender, hers radiant.
After the meal, Lin Wanwan wheeled her bike alongside Mei Fang. Before parting, she suddenly turned:
"Ah—Senior! We forgot to exchange contacts! Add myWeChat!"
"Even if you can't have me? My heart belongs to my exes."
"Pfft—so dramatic!"
As Mei Fang scanned her QR code, Lin Wanwan abruptly kissed his cheek.
…
?
Mei Fang stared at the blushing girl. Just as he feigned outrage, she struck a magical girl pose:
"By the power ofClow Cards, I command you—erase the last five minutes!"
"Agh—my head!"
Playing along, Mei Fang clutched his skull before looking up dazedly. "You needed something?"
"Nothing~!"
Lin Wanwan suddenly hugged him, then skipped backward, hands behind her back.
"Remember my name? Lin Wanwan."
"Now I do."
"Keep remembering! Our band's firstlivehouseis coming—I'll message you!"
"Wouldn't miss it."
They shared a knowing smile.
Though neither acknowledged the charade, their tacit understanding was palpable—
Dating your childhood sweetheart means communicating in code.
That said—YuanYuan's makeup skills are terrifying!
Only a husband like me could've recognized her. This "Lin Wanwan" persona should work perfectly for the band.
Honestly, between hercosplayexpertise and vocal flexibility—if she masters voice modulation—
Holy shit, I've hit the jackpot!
Elated, Mei Fang drove home to find the cats swarming him.
"Missed me? Wait—Daddy'll get your treats."
He spent the afternoon napping on the couch until the door creaked open. Rubbing his eyes, he saw Lin Youxi in a business suit removing her heels.
"Did I wake you? Sorry."
"It's fine…"
As Lin Youxi undressed unabashedly, Mei Fang protested: "The AC's on! You'll catch cold!"
"Too hot outside. Showering first."
She pinned him to the couch, straddling him while grinding against his lap.
"Ah-Fang… so cool… I'm sweaty… let me… dirty you."
"Hah… okay, okay…"
As Mei Fang groped her thighs, he whispered: "Now we're both dirty. Shower together?"
"Mmm… good idea."
Just as she stood, Lin Youxi's expression darkened. She gripped his chin, examining his cheek.
"Ah-Fang… why is there lipstick on your face?"
"Huh? Where—"
She rubbed the faint mark. "Not mine or YuanYuan's shade."
"Oh! Must be from when Lin Wanwan hugged—"
"Wait.Who's Lin Wanwan?"
Mei Fang blinked. "Right! It's YuanYuan's stage name for the band."
"Explain."
"She's using that alias so—"
Lin Youxi cut him off coldly: "I asked about the lipstick.Are you cheating?"
"What?! No! It's from YuanYuan! We had lunch!"
"YuanYuan?"
Lin Youxi frowned. "She's at band practice across campus. Why would she be with you?"
"Maybe… she missed me?"
"Band means everything to her right now. You wouldn't be her priority…"
"That… hurts…"
Mei Fang looked crestfallen. "Fine, call her!"
……
Lin Youxi's gaze turned glacial—a rarity. She pulled on a shirt and dialed Xia Yuan.
Ring… ring…
No answer.
"Probably busy practicing… Wait, youdon't believe me?!"
"After all these years, Iwantto trust you…"
"That's not convincing!"
Mei Fang recounted the "Lin Wanwan" encounter. Lin Youxi pondered:
"Your story assumes it's her, but where's the proof? Are youcertainit wasn't some lookalike?"
"I've known YuanYuan forever! The voice, scent, appearance,breast size—even the music festival anecdote!"
"Anyone targeting you would research your public interviews. And YuanYuan tells stories freely…"
Mei Fang paled.
Holy shit.
Her phone and accounts were different. The makeup altered her features slightly…
Did I really misidentify my own wife?
Seeing his panic, Lin Youxi softened. "It's okay… I know it wasn't intentional… Since you confessed, I'll forgive—"
Her tone then turned steely: "But if it happens again?Kneel on steel wool. Mom taught us that punishment. Understood?"
"Y-yes…"
As Mei Fang quaked, Lin Youxi suddenly smirked.
"Ofcourseit was YuanYuan. Did youactuallythink you cheated?"
She showed him Xia Yuan's selfies as "Lin Wanwan" on her phone—
They'd orchestrated this together.
"You twotrickedme! Evil!"
Mei Fang tackled Lin Youxi in retaliation. "You're getting punished!"
"Then… punish me in the shower?"
Lin Youxi stuck out her tongue impishly.