Becoming a life winner from infancy

On the third day noon of receiving the secret base renovation mission, Fang You was called out by his mom and dad to go out for a meal together.

Today, his family was having a meal with Xia Nuo's and Luo Xianyu's families.

Though the parents of the three families didn't interact much, the children always had a warm relationship, which kept the parents in frequent online contact.

Luo Xianyu's mom is a clothing designer for a well-known fashion brand and to better take care of Ayu, she doesn't go to the office daily and has a studio at home.

However, since Ayu's mom is a key team member, she often must engage in work coordination, and during busy times, she would not be able to look after her daughter, leaving Luo Xianyu to drift around outside.

But today, she also made a rare appearance, dressed very formally in a very elegant cheongsam dress.

Though Ayu's mom was already over 30, she still exuded a flavorful presence, radiating an intellectual charm.

However, compared to her elegant appearance, her personality was still a bit scatterbrained; Fang You had to remind her of his identity when greeting her.

"Ah, are you really Youyou! You feel so different now, I almost didn't recognize you. You were so cute and cuddly last time I saw you, but now you've become all prim and proper."

The once universally-beloved Emperor Youyou now usually wears glasses and activates his "Deeply Hidden" ability, so he isn't as easily noticeable.

Ayu's mom patted Fang You's head, "Thank you for looking after Ayu with Nuo Nuo."

"You're welcome, Auntie, it's what friends should do."

The prim and proper Emperor Youyou was also a very polite child.

So was Ayu!

At this moment, Luo Xianyu mimicked her mother's actions and patted Fang You's head.

"Dad, thank you for taking care of me with Nuo Nuo, I appreciate it, Dad."

"Ah… Dad?"

Ayu's mom pouted while lecturing Luo Xianyu:

"Why are you still calling your good friend 'Dad'? That's very impolite…"

"It's okay, Mom, Dad's used to it."

Luo Xianyu, clinging to Fang You's arm, declared her filial rights, "Dad cares for Ayu just like a real dad would."

Dad like a dad...

It sounded a bit of a tongue twister.

"Won't your dad feel sad… I mean, your real dad."

"If we don't tell him, then it's okay."

Luo Xianyu sighed as she spoke, "And it's not Ayu's fault anyway, it's because he doesn't stay with Ayu as she grows up."

"Uh…"

Even Ayu's mom found it hard to counter her daughter's point since her daughter indeed lacked her father's company.

Luo Xianyu's dad had been doing polar research since she was in kindergarten and would only return once or twice every six months.

Although they frequently video called, his absence made the companionship feel lacking.

Xia Nuo was also curious about this, tugging at the corner of Ayu's mom's cheongsam and asked, "Mommy Fish, Mommy Fish, when Dad Fish comes back next month, will he stay longer?"

"Hmm... it depends on his work progress, I'm not quite sure either..."

The personalities of Luo Xianyu's parents were both quite independent, and they each had careers they were passionate about, which were also lucrative, so there were no conflicts arising from the lack of companionship.

But naturally, this was something Xia Nuo couldn't understand.

Having been influenced by her dad from a young age to value family relationships, she worried about the state of Luo Xianyu's parents and pulled Luo Xianyu aside to whisper a reminder:

"Ah, such a pretty mom not being cherished at home might get taken away by another man! Ayu, when your real dad comes back this time, you should persuade him to stay at home for a while."

"Indeed... Ayu doesn't need so many dads, too many dads would be troublesome..."

Luo Xianyu frowned, her face expressing her classic exasperated look.

"Why so lacking in confidence in your mom…"

Despite the saying that children speak their minds freely, hearing the kids concerned about their mom being lured away by another man also brought out Ayu's mom's signature helpless exasperated face.

Phew, it's the classic mother-daughter signature look!

Fang You was amusingly observing the expression package of Ayu and her mother.

Suddenly, he sensed someone approaching quietly from behind.

Fang You didn't dodge but allowed the person to sneak up and cover his eyes.

"Ta-da, guess who I am?"

"Hmm… let me think, is it Auntie Yako?"

"You guessed it! Here's a big hug as a reward!"

Asai Masako, Ling Nai's mom, hugged Fang You tightly, "You You has grown up so much, you feel like a complete adult now! Let me have a good look at your face... Wow, you've become so handsome! And so sturdy, too. You You, are you really only eight years old... Come here, let Auntie give you a kiss!"

[Asai Masako hasn't been close with you in a long time; today, she's determined to be extra affectionate with you! Emotional Energy +10]

Although Asai Masako had her second baby, she still didn't have a son. But she couldn't go through the hardship of childbirth again, so she gave up on the idea of having a son.

However, having said that, seeing Fang You turn into such a handsome young man after two years, she sometimes recalled the initial intention behind trying for a second child.

Seeing how handsome You You is, she couldn't help but want another one, sniffle...

Since Fang You had started elementary school, he had grown up and adults no longer hugged and kissed him like before.

Therefore, his experience in intimate interactions with older females had not increased for a long time.

Although [Peach Assistant] was a skill that Fang You could take or leave, as a player, it was not comfortable to have weak points. He seized this rare opportunity to gain experience and decided to develop a little.

[You are getting close with Auntie Masako, Intimacy Experience +2, Intimacy Experience +2]

[You are experiencing the feeling of a cad who does not take initiative nor reject, Knowledge Energy +10]

At this time, Xia Nuo and Luo Xianyu also came to greet Asai Masako:

"Hi, Auntie Yako! Where's Ling Nai? Ling Nai… Ling Nai..."

Just then, a little girl with chubby cheeks toddled over.

She was wearing a white knit hat and her large, watery eyes curiously observed everyone around her.

Upon seeing her, Xia Nuo felt as if he'd discovered a new world and immediately went up to greet her:

"Hi Ling Nai, you're looking good, duck!"

"Why do I feel... you've gotten smaller! And so much cuter!"

Xia Nuo said in surprise as he pinched "little Ling Nai's" cheeks, "Did you learn how to revert to your youth, Ling Nai?"

The "little Ling Nai" was scared stiff by Xia Nuo's sudden affection and looked like she was about to cry any minute.

Just then, a girl behind her pulled her away from Xia Nuo's clutches and scolded:

"Nuo Nuo, how could this child be me!"

The real loli Asai Riko appeared!

This year, the nine-year-old Riko, like Xia Nuoluo and Xian Yu, had shed the naivety of her younger years. Her good figure, matched with a plaid skirt and bubble socks tied into ponytails, along with cheeks pink through her pale complexion, left an impression of a very pretty and quiet little loli.

However, because she was wearing a mask, her voice was a bit muffled.

"This is my sister, Asai Li Ke. You can call her Li Ke," Ling Nai said, explaining, but her voice was quite soft.

"Are you Ling Nai?"

"Um, yes, it's me."

Xia Nuo looked at Asai Ling Nai from left to right. Asai Ling Nai didn't dare to look Xia Nuo in the eyes, her gaze flitting around.

"Ling Nai, we haven't seen each other for so many years, how come you don't seem happy to see me!"

"No, it's not that I'm not happy..."

Xia Nuo frowned, "You made me promise not to forget about you, and I really didn't forget you."

Asai Ling Nai's brows furrowed deeply.

You just mistook me for someone else, and still have the nerve to say you haven't forgotten...

"You said you would bring a gift for me, right, Ling Nai?"

"Ling Nai would never forget, here... this is for you."

Asai Ling Nai handed over an exquisitely wrapped gift bag to Xia Nuo.

"Thank you for Ling Nai's generous friend fee, you're as gracious as ever!"

"And then... this one's for Ayu."

"Thank you Ling Nai! But Ayu forgot to bring you a gift, I'll give it to you tomorrow."

"Right, the gift I prepared for Ling Nai is here—"

Luo Xianyu said, "The gifts you're giving me can wait until I leave before you hand them over..."

Asai Ling Nai glanced at Fang You, who was being eagerly hugged by her mother, hesitated, then lowered her head.

Xia Nuo found it strange and tugged on Ling Nai's sleeve, "Ling Nai, where's You You's gift? Why aren't you giving one to You You?"

"Um..."

Asai Ling Nai murmured softly, "I, I didn't prepare a gift for You You."