Chapter 79: 077 Pattern
Xia Anyang was somewhat troubled recently.
Oh dear...
What should I do!
My daughter, she's even more famous now than I was at her age!
It's a happy worry!
The explosive popularity of "Nuo Nuo Shake" has attracted attention across the whole network, quickly turning Xia Nuo into a national-level internet celebrity. A vast number of Xia Nuo's fans emerged online, and this momentum, at its zenith, was a dream that the former band-playing Xia Anyang could only hope for but never reach.
I originally thought that it would be difficult for her to hold on in the third round at five years old, but Xia Nuo tenaciously made it through the whole process with her talent.
Xia Anyang even saw on live television the moment his daughter broke through her own limits, bravely walking alone at night, completing the test of courage.
When he saw that scene, he almost burst into tears!
Although I know our Nuo Nuo is outstanding.
But we mustn't get carried away!
If I act too conceited, wouldn't that make me no different from that dad from the Fang Family?
Seeing everyone liking Nuo Nuo so much, Xia Anyang is already very content with his inner turmoil of delight.
However, he understands that the fever pitch of the internet comes quickly and goes quickly, too.
Today's hot-topic "Nuo Nuo Shake" could be replaced by another "You You Dance" tomorrow.
If you want to not be swayed by the internet's emotions, first you must keep your own attitude in check.
Of course, he also didn't hope for his daughter to be swept up by the current of views and turned into a plaything of capital, losing her original happy childhood.
That's why Xia Anyang turned down numerous advertising opportunities that came knocking.
Our family already has enough money; we don't need such things!
It's great that my daughter is so popular.
As for what my daughter wants to do in the future, that's up to her!
As a dad, what I have to do is analyze the pros and cons, support and respect her opinions, and simultaneously provide her with a reliable sense of security, offering the right guidance and advice.
Only in this way can I ultimately achieve my dream—
to become a great dad!
So then, let's return to the original intention of participating in "The Strongest Moe Kids Show."
Since my daughter has set her goal on becoming the Moe King, then I will support her with everything I've got.
Honestly speaking, the two competitors in the battle for Moe King are indeed strong.
The strongest talent of the century in martial arts, Yue Yipei, has participated in "The Strongest Moe Kids Show" for three consecutive years now, experienced and highly competent.
However, after all, having been on the stage for three years, the essence of her talent hasn't really changed.
And then, after all, she's already 9 years old!
Although thinking this about a child might seem a bit impolite.
Moe King, Moe King; in the past, without any five-year-olds advancing, that's why those older kids got to be Moe Kings.
Now with a super duper cute and endearing kid like our Nuo Nuo here, becoming the Moe King isn't just a matter of having hands!
If her other competitor wasn't Fang You, then she might as well just lie down and relax.
Neighbor's kid You You, born on the same year, month, and day as Nuo Nuo.
A child as remarkable as our Nuo Nuo.
Even to say, her ability to stand out in the second round of the draft wouldn't have been possible without him.
His music talent is indeed on another level.
His intelligence, too, is on another level.
The same age as a child, yet almost a head taller than Nuo Nuo.
Looks like they could be 2 years apart.
His development level is also on another level.
...
But no matter!
He's just good-looking, not as cute as Nuo Nuo!
On this point alone, it's enough to become Nuo Nuo's reason for becoming the Moe King!
Besides, Nuo Nuo also has her unique talents here.
That is her improvisational original dance performance.
But to dazzle the entire arena, we still need to find the suitable dance music.
Since the second round was already original, it's definitely not acceptable to not be original in the finals.
This time we can't rely on You You's inspiration; we can only count on our own effort!
So, in the days since coming back, Xia Anyang has been continuously preparing for his daughter's program.
Until this day, the door of the Xia Anyang family was knocked on.
Knock knock knock.
...
Upon hearing this sound, Xia Anyang, who's pondering in the living room, suddenly became alert.
This knocking method, the source of the sound, without any doubt...
Xia Anyang slowly opened the door, looking down.
His face showed an expression of disdain.
"Hello Uncle Xia, I've come over to play."
Fang You greeted Xia Anyang.
"Where are your parents?"
"Dad and mom went to work."
Xia Anyang noticed that there were no people behind Fang You.
"Wait, did you come here from home by yourself?"
Fang You nodded: "Yes, my parents weren't at ease with me being home alone, so they asked me to come play at your place."
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[Xia Anyang thought to himself how thick-skinned you really are! Emotional Energy +10]
Xia Anyang laid his cards out in his mind:
He didn't want to let Fang You in!
Although Xia Nuo and Fang You were good friends, this didn't mean that they could completely reveal their strategies in the Moe King competition.
This was the cruelty of the competition!
In the instant Xia Anyang hesitated, Fang You had already slipped past him and changed into the bear slippers that Xia Nuo had left out for him.
Xia Anyang didn't even get the chance to react by reaching out his hand.
This kid... what kind of ghostly agility!
Forget it, forget it... after all, there was no one at his home, and he was still a child; I couldn't be so particular with him.
Having changed his shoes, Fang You headed in the direction of the living room, and Xia Anyang sensed trouble.
"Wait, wait a second, You You!"
"What's up..."
Xia Anyang quickly intercepted Fang You, standing in front of him.
Fang You saw Xia Anyang hurriedly hide the sheet music he was composing on the living room coffee table behind himself, then greeted him with a smile.
"Are you thirsty, Uncle Xia can pour you some juice?"
"No need to bother Uncle Xia, I'll pour it myself if I'm thirsty."
Fang You looked up at Xia Anyang, "Uncle Xia, what's Nuo Nuo doing now?"
"She, uh... She is still taking her afternoon nap; you watch some TV in the living room, and I'll call you when she wakes up."
"That's perfect."
Fang You said, "I have something I need to ask Uncle Xia for help with today."
"You came especially to find me?"
Xia Anyang was startled for a second, and then quickly figured it out.
This kid... he's here to ask me for a favor!
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You really don't treat me as an outsider, huh!
Xia Anyang squat down, putting on a somewhat regretful expression, and patted Fang You's shoulder:
"You You, do you want Uncle to help you write a piece of music? Honestly, I would like to help you, but Uncle has been busy preparing the final performance for Nuo Nuo, so I don't have the time..."
"Uncle Xia, the piece you are composing, the one you hid behind you?"
...
Xia Anyang immediately froze for a moment, and beads of sweat slightly appeared on his forehead.
This kid!
Show me some respect!
Fang You continued to insist, "Let me take a look, I might be able to give some advice."
"That, that's not quite appropriate!"
Xia Anyang gave a light cough, his face showing embarrassment.
This child... so brazen!
Offering me advice?
Our families are competitors now!
But then again...
Xia Anyang had no choice but to compromise.
As everyone knows, a great dad can't be indifferent to his daughter's good friends.
If You You tells Nuo Nuo about this, she will definitely be upset when she finds out.
After all, it would make her lose face.
Given Nuo Nuo's personality, she would definitely react like that!
So, Xia Anyang needed to talk properly to Fang You.
"Although you and Nuo Nuo are good friends, right, but, how should I put this, since you two are direct competitors, if you reveal tactics to each other, it's not too good... Don't you think so, You You—"
Fang You employed his skill to interrupt: "Uncle, I plan to perform 'Canon' in the Moe King competition, so there's some things I'd like to consult you on and also ask for your help with."
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[Xia Anyang felt utterly shocked by your statement! But he didn't know where to start being shocked! Emotional Energy +20]
What... what kind of grand scheme!
Having lived for nearly thirty years, Xia Anyang had never imagined that he would be thoroughly schooled by a five-year-old kid!
While I was being secretive and pretentious, this child just directly told me what he planned to perform on stage!
"Canon? Are you going to play the piano on the final stage?"
Xia Anyang had witnessed Fang You's talent for playing the piano and had already been amazed by it once; he was determined not to be taken aback a second time.
From Xia Anyang's perspective, with Fang You's talent, given time, he would certainly become a piano prodigy.
But as a performance for the final stage, even though a drum kit prodigy playing the piano was indeed eye-catching, if it was just 'Canon', wasn't it a bit too simple?
It felt even less impressive than banging on bowls!
At that moment, Fang You shook his head, "You've misunderstood, Uncle Xia. I'm not going to play the piano; I still plan to perform with the drum kit."
"Playing 'Canon' on the drum kit... are you sure?"