Chapter 907: Childhood Sweethearts 01

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Villain Song Xu, the frail young master of Jing Shi who collapses at a breeze, has been weak since birth and cannot adapt to the dry northern cities; his parents sent him back to his grandmother's house in a southern small town as soon as he started elementary school.

Ming Cheng has clear seasons, summer is comfortable too; Song Xu adapts well to life here, and he has known the protagonist Shou Cheng Huai since childhood, and also has a neighboring childhood friend who serves as a flower protector.

The original plot storyline began when the three of them simultaneously entered Jing Shi for exams, and Song Xu also started gradually taking over the Song family group.

Less than two months after arriving in Jing Shi, Song Xu suddenly learned that his good friend Cheng Huai's boyfriend—who is also the protagonist Gong Mu Henian—was his arranged marriage partner, and the news caught all four of them off guard.

Song Xu wanted to protest, but his father Songshang suddenly encountered danger and fell into a vegetative state; the group was eyed by many wolves, urgently needing funds to operate, and under pressure from all sides, Song Xu could only become engaged to Mu Henian.

Thus the melodramatic story unfolded, former friends turned enemies, the childhood friend hadn't even confessed his feelings before losing love, and Mu Henian deemed Song Xu a fickle opportunist; money was sufficient, but open and covert mockery never ceased.

Actually, I don't love you, you don't love me either, you love him—such a tangled situation.

Mu Henian felt Song Xu had become an obstacle to his search for true love, Cheng Huai also grew distant from Song Xu, and the tragic childhood friend returned to his hometown, never setting foot in Jing Shi again.

This young master Song Xu couldn't withstand such stimulation; soon his heart gave out and he was hospitalized for treatment, and before his vegetative father could awaken, he passed away.

After his death, there was nothing left at home except a will.

The will wrote an apology to Cheng Huai, thanks to Mu Henian for financial aid, and an unspoken love for the childhood friend.

Thus the villain became everyone's white moonlight; Cheng Huai and Mu Henian could have been together, but a deceased Song Xu stood between them, forcing them into a tragic love that lasted over a decade.

The childhood friend who returned to Ming Cheng's hometown could not accept it after receiving Cheng Huai's will, remaining unmarried for life, carrying regret and remorse.

Jin Chen: ……

If I'm not mistaken, he should be that tragic childhood friend.

Ah~ You're really smart.

0731 again transmitted memories to him.

Huh?

Jin Chen rolled over on the bamboo-rattan sofa, saying, 'The plot line started in Jing Shi, so why are we still at Mingcheng Daxue now?'

The protagonist Gong Mu Henian arrived early in Ming Cheng, the protagonists are about to meet, and the story begins.

Yo, this tycoon came early, something's off.

Jin Chen sat up cross-legged, shook his fan, his handsome face flushed and hot from the sun.

Never mind, starting the plot early is fine; I can directly chase after my wife and avoid those later melodramatic events.

Jin Chen! You little rabbit!

Just as he was thinking, a familiar pain made Jin Chen jump up.

Ow! Mom! Mom! Be gentle!

Still be gentle! Look what time it is! Liu Ou's feather duster didn't stop, she was furious: 'I told you to go back to your room to study properly, yet you're lying in the courtyard sleeping!'

Mom! I'm studying!

Jin Chen leapt three feet away, poked his head out the open window, grabbed two summer homework books at random, and ran to the connected neighboring courtyard.

I'm going to find Xiao Yu'er to study!

Hey, you're running faster and faster.

Liu Ou again swept the bamboo-rattan sofa with her feather duster, throwing Jin Chen's headphone cord and game controller from the window onto his desk in one smooth motion.

Xiao Yu'er—I came to study with you… Grandma, you didn't go play mahjong today?

Jin Chen saw Granny Xu picking vegetables in the courtyard, changed the subject, and squatted down to help for a while.

You kid, did you nap yourself stupid? It's past four, the card games are already over.

Granny Xu helplessly smiled and poked Jin Chen's forehead, saying, 'Little Xu is reading inside; Grandma will make chicken wing rice tonight, stay for dinner.'

The two courtyards were linked by an arched stone gate; usually it's just a few steps to visit, grabbing a meal is common, and Jin Chen had no hesitation, speaking promptly.

Thank you, Grandma——

Saying that, he darted into Song Xu's room.

When Jin Chen entered and saw the bowl on the living room table, he knew he couldn't wait until dinner and could have an extra snack.

Pushing the door open, nineteen-year-old Song Xu hunched over his desk, reading a book.

Sunlight streamed through the bedside window onto the polished floor, casting dappled shadows; outside the heat of cicadas droned on, but inside there was a cool breeze as the standing green fan squeaked, making one feel relaxed.

In this midsummer afternoon, Jin Chen felt hot even in short sleeves, yet Song Xu wore a long-sleeve shirt and wasn't afraid of the heat.

Upon seeing Jin Chen approach, those lovely almond eyes lifted, suddenly gaining extra sparkle.

Detected the world's plot villain, triggering Blackening Value; current Blackening Value is 20, task requires clearing Blackening Value to change the villain's tragic ending.

Detected the villain triggering Heartbeat Value; current Heartbeat Value is 20.

Great, Xiao Yu'er, you didn't answer when I called just now—don't you love your brother anymore?

Jin Chen pulled another chair to sit beside him, elbow resting on Song Xu's shoulder, 'You're so engrossed in your reading?'

No way, I heard it.

A clear voice rang out, as if dispelling some of the heat.

Song Xu leaned toward Jin Chen, the book propped up to support his chin, he lifted his head to look at him, ripples of smile in his eyes.

Brother, there's a red mark on your face from sleeping.

A fingertip poked Jin Chen's right cheek, tracing the sleep‑induced red mark for a moment, then he laughed, 'Aunt Ou must have scolded you.'

I just wanted to take a nap, who knew I'd oversleep.

Jin Chen grabbed his hand and let it drop, squeezing his palm—it felt wonderful.

Song Xu is naturally cold‑bodied; even in this hot afternoon his hands are cool, soft and slender, and Jin Chen can't get enough of them.

Eggs.

Song Xu opened the drawer, as Jin Chen expected, pulling out two eggs and even a bowl of hearty nutritious porridge.

He shoved the things toward Jin Chen, his long-lashed almond eyes blinking, looking expectant, almost coquettish.

You didn't come at noon—I almost let Grandma find out.

Jin Chen was used to Song Xu's dislike of eggs, but anticipating his future frailty, he still had to start nourishing him early.

You've hidden this much again.

Jin Chen divided the nourishing porridge into two small portions, peeled an egg, and pressed it to Song Xu's lips, coaxing him.

If you don't eat eggs, you won't grow tall, Xiao Yu'er—I'm almost a head taller than you now.

Song Xu pressed his lips together, turned his head, his meaning clear.

Even if I don't grow tall, I won't eat.