Becoming a life winner from infancy

Once a musician, Xia Anyang developed a growing interest in this little guy.

The original Canon was composed for string instruments, typically involving a trio of violins accompanied by a basso continuo.

In its early creation, this chamber music form did not include a percussive element, especially not modern percussion instruments like the drum set, which hadn't been invented at the time.

Of course, it's not impossible that someone in the community might have attempted to adapt Canon for the drum set before.

But as far as Xia Anyang remembered, there wasn't any adaptation that was particularly outstanding or that had become especially popular.

After all, Canon itself is a melodious and graceful piece.

To perform it in ensemble with a vibrant instrument like the drum set, the difficulty of adaptation was naturally quite high.

And making a memorable impression was even harder.

So, Fang You's innovative approach was commendable, but how it actually performed could only be judged after experiencing it firsthand.

"So, what exactly do you want Uncle to help you with?"

Fang You pondered with his chin propped on his hands, "I watched Uncle Xia's performances from when he was young, Uncle Xia used to be the lead singer and played the electric guitar, right...?"

Damn, why is there so much memory on the internet!

Xia Anyang's face turned red in an instant, "Why are you looking at that? Don't study your Uncle."

Fang You said, "I feel that Uncle plays the electric guitar really well, so I was wondering if you could join me on stage for a performance of the rock variation of Canon."

"?"

Xia Anyang was immediately stunned by this suggestion.

He felt like a bunch of strange knowledge had sneaked into his brain in an underhanded way.

No...

"You You, do you know whose father I am?"

"Mhm, I know."
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Fang You nodded, "But you don't need to go on stage to perform with Nuo Nuo, do you?"

No, no… these are two separate matters!

Xia Anyang had initially intended to flatly refuse Fang You's request, but then he had another thought and suddenly felt that being valued by Fang You might not be such a bad thing after all.

At least, if his daughter found out about this, she would realize:

Wow, her dad is so talented and amazing! Even the You You whom I admire looks up to him!

This would be far more impactful than telling his daughter those stories about his times on stage!

"Ahem, ahem... Let's wait until Nuo Nuo wakes up, discuss it with her, and then decide."

While the two were talking, they suddenly heard thumping sounds coming from the stairs.

"I hear You You talking!"

Still in her pajamas, Xia Nuo ran down from upstairs, curiously looking at the two people in front of her.

"What are you two chatting about?"

"Nuo Nuo, the thing is, the act I'm preparing..."

Xia Nuo listened as Fang You shared his intention to "borrow" her dad.

Initially brimming with enthusiasm, Xia Nuo soon became silent and subdued as she listened and the smile faded from her face.

Xia Anyang couldn't be happier!

Right, just like that, Nuo Nuo...

You must be feeling your dad's excellence now.

Go on, reject You You!

With the ability of Mind Catcher, Fang You quickly noticed Xia Nuo's reluctance.

"Nuo Nuo... are you not keen on it?"

"Yeah."

Xia Nuo nodded, "I don't want Dad to help You You."

Xia Anyang sighed, "Look, You You, if Nuo Nuo doesn't want to, even if I, your uncle, wanted to help, I also—"

"You You, you're so heartless!"

Xia Nuo leaned into Fang You's embrace, staring at him with pursed lips and a look of pitiful aggrievement, like an upset, wronged little wife.

"Why ask my dad for help and not ask me?"

"Aren't we best friends? Why don't you trust me?"

Xia Nuo's words left Fang You speechless, while Xia Anyang's heart was filled with mixed emotions.

Could it really be jealousy!?

Xia Nuo looped her arm through Fang You's, saying earnestly, "I can play 'Canon' too, I learned it in piano class!"

"Stop kidding around, Nuo Nuo, you're supposed to compete against You You for the title of Moe King. How can you help You You perform on stage?"

Xia Anyang wanted to take this opportunity to teach his daughter how to make choices between friendship and dreams.

To let her understand the rules of the world in advance wasn't a bad thing either.

"I know I have to compete with You You for the Moe King, but..."

Xia Nuo said in all seriousness, "Does that mean we're no longer best friends when we compete for the Moe King?"

...

!!

Not only Xia Anyang was impacted by Xia Nuo's words, but Fang You was too.

You have grand perspectives, Nuo Nuo...

While only thinking about impressing everyone spectacularly, she still wanted to simply enjoy the stage.

Although she talked about competing for the Moe King, she seemed to take the phrase only as a fun slogan.

Or rather,

even if she didn't win the Moe King, she wouldn't feel too sad.

Maybe it was this pure and innocent thought that made her stage performance so outstanding.

However, Xia Nuo's words also gave Fang You another idea for using 'Canon'.

If he did that, he might create an even more sensational scene than what the adult card, Xia Anyang, could produce.

"Daddy understands what you mean, Nuo Nuo,"

Xia Anyang said softly, "If you want to help your good friend, try it."

"But You You has high standards for his performance. If it doesn't go well, you can't force You You to let you join, understand?"

"Understood, I'm very obedient!"

Xia Nuo clenched her fists and said earnestly, "As long as You You needs me, I'll do whatever he asks!"

"You don't have to go that far!"

In fact, after hearing Fang You's idea, Xia Anyang also had some concerns. He felt that going on stage to play the electric guitar might upstage the main act to an extent.

After all, he was an adult. If an adult performed, people tended to watch with a certain bias.

Children helping each other out signified the beautiful friendship between good friends.

Xia Anyang agreed to coach Fang You for his rock version of 'Canon' and to help record the rock 'Canon' accompaniment Fang You wanted.

Whether or not Nuo Nuo could be of help to You You, Fang You said he had his own plan, so Xia Anyang let the kid do his thing.

...

Why does it feel like I'm helping to raise two kids?

Looking at the private message from Fang Guanghui saying "Please take care of You You," Xia Anyang felt mixed emotions, even a bit of wonder.

Is there really such a big difference between raising a son and a daughter...?

But, if someone wanted to take away his Nuo Nuo, he would never agree!

Time to double the effort and work harder.

Don't just help others with their kids, Nuo Nuo's own dance song still needs to be created.

"By the way, You You, did you show the song lyrics we wrote at kindergarten to my dad?"

"Not yet, but I brought the paper with me."

Xia Nuo, still clinging to Xia Anyang's arm, said excitedly, "Daddy, I want to show you the nursery rhyme You You and I wrote together. It's so much fun! I'm going to sing and dance to it on stage, and you and You You can help me compose the music!"

Xia Anyang found it very amusing.

You two...

How many words did you two actually learn in kindergarten to start writing your own nursery rhymes?

With a spectator's curiosity, Xia Anyang took the piece of paper Fang You handed him and read over the lyrics.

Though the language was simple,

the innocence and playfulness in the lyrics gradually captivated Xia Anyang's heart.

The theme of the nursery rhyme was courage, reminiscent of Nuo Nuo's reflections after the bravery contest.

Great, my daughter is a creative genius too!

Seeing these inspiring lyrics, Xia Anyang also felt motivated.

His inspiration bubbled over like shaking a can of cola taken from the fridge on a hot summer day before popping it open!

It's overflowing!