Becoming a life winner from infancy

At the moment when this information unlocked, Fang You felt quite astonished.

He hadn't expected that the first time the secret base's hidden feature was triggered, it would be because of taking a photo together.

Not to age or decay...

It seemed like this could be really useful!

As everyone knows, the common reasons why objects age and decay are oxidation reactions and microbial activity.

And the secret base was built with wooden planks.

Wood, under the influence of high humidity, soaking rain, exposure to the sun, and mold, would easily rot and deteriorate, but if this "Time Freeze" feature could be unlocked, it meant that this house, named Paradise, would truly achieve immortality, its lifespan equalling that of heaven.

Naturally, this feature here specifically referred to items, giving Fang You the impression that it added a storage effect to Paradise; it probably wouldn't affect living organisms.

As for which items were specifically affected and to what extent the actual effect could perform, that would only be understood after unlocking this feature.

Ah, the future really seemed promising now!

Fang You felt he still needed a continuous supply of knowledge energy to accumulate.

However, why did he feel like investing in this secret base was like pouring energy into a bottomless pit, relentlessly draining his own knowledge energy...

He felt he might need to moderate his investment in the secret base, and at least save half of the obtained knowledge energy for upgrades.

The day Asai Reina's parents had promised to come pick her up to take her home was July 29, which just so happened to be the start of Mei City's summer fireworks festival, an event that Reina certainly wouldn't want to miss.

Thus, at Reina's request, her parents decided to bring Li Ke for a day out in Mei City.

And to join Mei City's fireworks festival along the way!

Although Reina was very grateful that her parents were so understanding and supportive, every time her mother saw Fang You, she couldn't help but go over and hug him, which always made Reina feel awkward and embarrassed.

"Mom, haven't you heard the saying that children shy away from their mothers as they grow up? You You is already 8 years old!"

Reina didn't even get a chance to hug You You this time!

"It's okay, You You isn't my son! Come on... You You, let's take a photo together!"

Aunt Asai Yako, who had social anxiety, wrapped her arms around Emperor Youyou and pouted for a selfie, her face filled with a vibrance and vitality that could rival any child's.

Reina hadn't even had a solo photo with You You...

However, though You You seemed a bit reluctantly on display, he was still very cooperative with whatever mom asked him to do.

Asai Reina suddenly realized that You You never really knew how to say no to her mom's requests since he was little.

Could it be... he didn't refuse because he considered it for Reina's sake!

[Asai Reina felt guilty for making you feel wronged, Emotional Energy +10]

Meanwhile, Reina's sister Asai Riko also wobbled forward during mom's hugging time and, imitating her mother, hugged him as well.

"You You brother, hug."

"Aww, our Li Ke really loves You You brother too! Right, Li Ke?"

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"Love, brother... super love... Ke, Keke—"

Asai Riko let out a strange giggle!

The 3-year-old Ling Nai of the Asai Family was independent enough to participate in the show "Falling in Love with Kindergarten," a smart and adorable child who was extremely popular. However, the 3-year-old Li Ke seemed a bit less bright.

But cuteness was already enough!

Although Fang You used to hate little babies when he was a baby himself, now that he had grown up, he could appreciate the cuteness of those adorable children, having once been the Moe King and come a long way himself.

Thus, Li Ke successfully planted another kiss on Fang You's face.

Now, there was only one girl in the Asai Family who hadn't yet had a chance to hold Youyou!

Guess who she was?

Even though the mother and sister in front of her had easily obtained what Ling Nai had always wanted, her emotions seemed very stable, as if she were holding back something.

[Ling Nai feels she's troubled you and is very distressed about it! Emotional Energy +20]

...

Sometimes Fang You would find Ling Nai somewhat cute because of her puzzling thought processes.

After their usual cuddling session, Asai Masako clapped her hands to gather the parents and brought up her own idea:

"Since it's rare for us all to go watch the fireworks festival together, why don't we let the kids wear pretty yukatas to go see it!"

"Finding yukatas for kids to wear isn't easy around Mei City, we'd have to get them custom-made, right?"

Lin Yi worriedly said, "There definitely won't be enough time."

"That's no problem, they can wear the ones Ling Nai brought! Nuo Nuo and Ayu should be able to fit in them."

Upon hearing this, Ling Nai immediately interrupted her mom's spiel, "There aren't, aren't that many! I don't go to firework festivals very often, and I mainly use them for taking pictures, so that's why I have extra..."

"Wow, Ling Nai, you're so thoughtful!" Xia Nuo hugged Ling Nai tightly, "It seems you really care about us friends!"

Ling Nai couldn't help but laugh lightly when Xia Nuo hugged her.

Coo coo coo, how foolish, Nuo Nuo!

Actually, it was Ling Nai who wanted to wear a yukata, but if Nuo Nuo and Ayu didn't have yukatas, she would stand out too much in the crowd and make them feel inferior.

So, she simply brought them along!

Of course, Ling Nai wouldn't let Nuo Nuo and Ayu steal her spotlight, so the yukatas she brought for them to choose from were not her favorite ones but—

The second favorites!

By the evening when the fireworks festival began, several families gathered at the community gate in their cars, and the girls all dressed up quickly attracted quite a few glances from passersby.

"Ayu looks so pretty in that blue yukata, with the dolphins on it seeming to move as she walks."

Luo Xianyu skipped around, swinging her arms, "Is that so?"

"Exactly! Ayu really looks like a little dolphin swimming along."

"I think Nuo Nuo's pink bunny one is also so cute. It makes her cheeks look puffy, and I really want to pinch them. Will it make a 'puff puff' sound?"

"Go ahead, pinch them!"

"Pinch pinch—"

"Puff puff!"

Xia Nuo spontaneously made a mimicking sound, then began to hop and bounce around excitedly with the other person, both of them as joyful as a pair of magpies.

Ling Nai watched from the side as Xia Nuo and Luo Xianyu spoke in their strange code, feeling very childish.

Just then, Xia Nuo and Luo Xianyu both squeezed in front of Asai Ling Nai and patted her on the shoulder.

"Ling Nai, you gave all the pretty outfits to me and Ayu, and you're wearing such a so-so yukata. Ayu and I feel a bit embarrassed," Xia Nuo said.

"Huh? What's wrong with my yukata! It's in a light purple with a Roland theme—"

"Alright, Ling Nai, you don't need to explain. Ayu and I understand!" Xia Nuo interjected.

Xia Nuo seriously took Ling Nai's hand and then whispered, "We're not kids anymore. Thank you for treating us like your best friends. I'll also improve your friend ranking in my heart!"

Although Asai Ling Nai was indeed a bit concerned about where she currently ranked among Nuo Nuo's friends, she had something more pressing to confirm at the moment.

"This yukata I'm wearing is the most beautiful, the cutest!"n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

"No, I think mine is the cutest," Xia Nuo said, never shying away from praising herself.

"Nuo Nuo's bunny yukata is cute too, but without a doubt, Ayu's yukata is the cutest! Because Ayu goes puchi puchi—"

Luo Xianyu mimicked a dolphin, swimming back and forth.

While the girls argued endlessly about who looked best, Fang You's family happened to pass by, so Xia Nuo quickly approached the invincible Emperor Youyou for a resolution:

"You You, everyone knows you're the fairest. Looking at all of us, whose yukata is the cutest?"

Fang You glanced at the three girls' yukata outfits and immediately responded:

"Nuo Nuo's is the cutest."

"See! I knew it!"

Xia Nuo happily raised her hands high, "I declare myself the cutest champion of this yukata competition!"

"Ah! Why did you say it so fast, Dad! Ayu didn't even start to act cute..."

Luo Xianyu grumbled, "Dad isn't fair at all, favoring Nuo Nuo."

"Exactly!"

Asai Ling Nai also took the rare opportunity to object to Fang You, "That was too quick! It's like you're brushing us off."

"What's there to brush off? Pink is the cutest color, isn't it?"

Fang You said puzzledly, "Isn't that something everyone understands?"

[Reasoning successful, [Convincing with Logic] activated]

"That kind of makes sense..."

"But it shouldn't be so simplistic, right... How can you simply use pink to represent cuteness? That's just so, so, so typically male—"

But Asai Ling Nai couldn't refute Fang You; she felt almost convinced by his logic.

[Convincing with Logic], the strongest weapon against troublesome girls!

Especially good to use when a girl suddenly becomes difficult!

Hope everyone can have such a handy ability after getting a partner.

It was a rare family outing, not just a simple dinner, so Xuan Mom was in a good mood, chatting away in the passenger seat when she suddenly called out to Fang You in the backseat:

"You You."

"What's up, Mom?"

"Nothing much, just felt like calling you."

Xuan Mom smiled, "Feels like it's been a long time since you hung out with mom."

After hearing this, Fang You was momentarily stunned, recalling the busy schedule he had set for himself this month to gather knowledge energy; he'd hardly spent any time with his mom except at the dinner table, and suddenly felt a touch of guilt.

Even though Fang You had been self-sufficient from an early age and didn't need to rely on his parents, Xuan Mom had always been meticulous with her care and concern for him, trying her best to meet his needs even when the family's financial situation was just average.

[You realize the importance of filial piety, knowledge energy +10]

Fang You thought for a moment, "Mom, next month I'll take some time to spend more with you."

"Haha, Mom doesn't really need you to accompany me especially."

Xuan Mom said laughing, "I'm just happy to know you can regularly hang out with friends because you've always been more mature and steady than the average kid."

"Originally, Mom was worried that you'd drift further away from Nuo Nuo, Ayu, Ling Nai, and the others as you grew older, but I didn't expect you all to remain close friends..."

"Your friendship with these kids is precious, You You. You must cherish it," She urged.

"Hmm, I will, Mom," Fang You nodded.

"As long as you're happy, even if your dad and I can't be with you, just watching you happy also makes us happy..."

"But that's not quite right either, dear,"

Fang Guanghui joined the conversation, "Don't forget, I often take You You out to have fun!"

"Yeah, to play Paru machines," Xuan Mom nodded.

"Ah... you know about that?"

Xuan Mom looked very calm, "It's okay for you to play; why hide it? Are you afraid I'll scold you?"

"But I used to—"

"When you used to play games, you only thought about yourself, not even involving the kids, so of course, I had to criticize you," she said.

"But now you're playing with our child. I think that's good too. It doesn't matter if it's for your own enjoyment, at least it shows a father's responsibility."

"So, it means I can play Paru machines with You You?" He asked.

"Just be mindful of the time and don't stare at the screen for too long; you'll get nearsighted."

"Will do!" Fang Guanghui agreed at once.

"Oh, and the Paru machine you have, that was bought with You You's money, right... You should remember to pay him back."

"Ah? That was... a birthday gift from You You."

"You accepted it and yet you have the gall to not pay? What kind of father does that, quickly transfer the money back."

On their way to the fireworks festival, Fang You extracted 2,000 Huaguo Yuan from his father and added it to his leisure fund account.