Chapter 53: 052 To become the strongest cute kid's man
While Xia Nuo and Asai Reina were fiercely vying for the title of "main wife," Fang You had already grown tired of the slide.
Because he found the slide's chute was completely enclosed, and it didn't allow for any cool poses while sliding down.
Though this ensured maximum safety, it meant his Talent of "Flexible Muscles and Tough Bones" couldn't be showcased.
So he headed to the children's basketball machine nearby, seeking a new challenge.
Although shooting baskets on the children's basketball machine was much simpler than on the standard arcade basketball machines, and the balls were lighter kids' versions rather than standard basketballs,
this was, after all, a game designed for elementary school children around the age of ten, so it was quite rare to see someone of Fang You's age playing it.
Just as Fang You got to a machine to start shooting, a few elementary school kids also ran over. Seeing Fang You about to play, they couldn't help but laugh:
"Little brother, this is for big kids like us. Why don't you play with the baby basketball machine over there, okay?"
Fang You shook his head, the cool kid holding onto the basketball and refusing to let go.
He was watching to see if more people would come over to watch.
Another elementary student said, "Or... you can call your dad over to play with you. I'm not trying to hog the machine, I'm just worried you'll get hurt."
Fang You shook his head again and threw a basketball into the machine.
Clang.
The ball went in!
With the support provided by his wrist strength and his growing physique, Fang You had a solid foundation for exerting force. To him, it was as easy as blowing off dust, effortlessly scoring with every shot and even speeding up as he went.
Fang You displayed a basketball technique far beyond that of his peers, attracting a crowd of parents and children.
[Shi Dazhuang is amazed, wondering whose mighty general you could be, Emotional Energy +4]
[Liu Xing is shocked by your exquisite ball skills, could you be the boss reincarnated? Emotional Energy +8]
[This is the end! I can't even shoot as accurately as the kid! The 10-year-old Yu Qing cried with a sense of inferiority, as he could only make one shot out of ten, Emotional Energy +10]
...
Elementary students are so easily amazed!
They're startled at every turn, much more useful than those clueless little kindergarteners.
Awesome!
[Congratulations on making 100 baskets, awarded Growth Energy +100! Current Growth Energy lv6 (36101/50000)]
[Hidden Talent [Sharpshooter] unlocked: Enhanced accuracy when throwing objects]
Huh, a pleasant surprise.
Fang You felt it was time to show off even more.
Grabbing two little basketballs at once, as he aimed at the hoop, he could visualize the trajectory and position of the balls in his mind.
He could do it.
With the Talent of "Multitasking," it was definitely possible.
Amid the exclamations from the crowd, Fang You effortlessly threw ball after ball into the hoop.
As easy as walking, drinking water, and eating bread.
"Holy cow... this kid is godly!"
"How do I even describe what I'm feeling right now."
"Dad, I don't want to play basketball anymore."
"Big bro, catch the ball!"
The group of elementary school kids nearby started to help Fang You collect the balls, while he enjoyed the feeling of being worshipped.
But just then, a weird thing mixed into the flood of Emotional Energy in his mind.
[Fang Guanghui is wondering where the hell you're messing around at? Emotional Energy +20]
Ah, this.
Feeling his dad's angry emotions from not being able to find him, Fang You voluntarily gave up his spot and coolly turned away amidst applause.
Fang You found Fang Guanghui who was anxiously looking around. As he walked over to greet him, he saw Asai Reina rubbing her eyes, crying softly, Luo Xianyu's eyes were as red as Tao Zi's. However, she was now staring at Asai Reina with amusement.
"You You, where did you go... Ling Nai was so worried about you... Wahhh—"
As she spoke, Ling Nai leaned toward Fang You, only to be grabbed by the arm by Luo Xianyu.
"You were just scared to tears by the slide, you weren't worrying about You You..."
"Ling, Ling Nai wasn't crying because of being scared by the slide."
Asai Reina pouted, "I finished sliding and couldn't find You You, I was worried some bad person had taken him away."
No Emotional Energy popped up, Little Tea Tea.
Fang You said indifferently, "Regardless, I don't like kids who cry a lot."
Upon hearing this, Asai Reina immediately stopped crying, but Luo Xianyu's face showed a look of being abandoned, her mouth twitching as if she was fighting back the tears.
Ah, this. You guys cry way too easily!
This is when Nuo Nuo's value shines through—
She took Luo Xianyu by the hand and comforted her, "You You doesn't like a wife who cries a lot, but you're a lady goose, you can act cute in front of Dad, it's okay to cry."
"..."
Luo Xianyu looked up sneakily at Fang You after being comforted by Xia Nuo.
...
It's no use.
"I don't like a wife who cries a lot," Fang You said.
"You You, Ling Nai doesn't cry at all!"
Asai Reina leaned in towards Fang You, emphasizing, "Ling Nai was just acting earlier, it was all pretend, pretend!"
"But you still lost, you're not as brave as me."
Xia Nuo teased Asai Reina by poking her back from the side.
"I, I did go on the slide anyway, you can't say Ling Nai is not brave." Asai Reina was indignant!
"Then let's go play something else."
Xia Nuo suggested, "Let's go play on the trampoline!"
"Oh my, you still want to play..."
Fang Guanghui was spent.
He was used to taking care of Fang You in a laissez-faire way, and today was the first time he felt the pain of babysitting, and not just one, but four kids at the same time.
It was like experiencing the beauty of the soul world for the first time as an unparalleled gamer.
Wife!
I want to go shopping with you, boo hoo...
Seeing that uncle could go no further, Xia Nuo thought for a moment, "You You, why don't we go play? Let uncle rest here."
"You You, you are a man! Remember to protect your friends well, okay!"
[Fang Guanghui has high hopes for you, hoping you can help him take care of the kids, Emotional Energy +10]
The responsibility was directly entrusted to him.
Alright then...
Fang You was about done with his act anyway, and playing with the kids for a bit was no big deal.
Just then, Fang You suddenly felt his left hand being pulled, damp.
It was Luo Xianyu who had sneakily taken his hand.
She looked at him despondently, as if afraid he really didn't like her anymore.
...This child.
Feeling that Fang You didn't pull away, Luo Xianyu's furrowed brows slowly unwound.
"Let's go, let's set off again! Continue the adventure!"
Xia Nuo still hadn't had enough fun, taking Fang You's hand to dash ahead.
"Ling Nai has no hand to hold! Ling Nai wants to hold hands too——"
"You can hold mine, since I'm holding You You's hand, holding me is just like holding You You."
"That's not the same!"
Without adults watching, the four kids played even more freely.
Xia Nuo pulled everyone to the trampoline zone for play, where the trampoline park was especially large, with circular, square, and rectangular trampolines all connected to each other, and with dynamic lighting, everyone felt like they were at a disco.
The trampoline had always been Xia Nuo's favorite.
"Let's bounce together, whoever calls for a stop first loses, what do you say, Ling Nai?"
"Mmm... yeah, okay, no problem."
Asai Reina hesitated a moment, her confidence seemingly not very strong.
duang!
duang!
Luo Xianyu bounced a few times on the trampoline and got scared, scrambling to the edge where Fang You went over to take care of the child.
Only Xia Nuo and Asai Reina were still competing.
"Fun! So much fun!"
"Hmm..."
"Ling Nai, are you scared?"
"Ling Nai is not!"
Asai Reina persisted.
If she lost here, it would be hard to find such a good opportunity to upgrade directly to You You's main wife...
Even if she couldn't win against Nuo Nuo, seeing how hard I'm trying to save You You, he will surely be moved by me.
That's how it's done in "The Violet Princess"!
Just as Xia Nuo and Ling Nai were in the heat of the battle, a few older elementary school students surrounded a boy who looked quite sturdy and approached.
They put on a stereotypical villain's face, arrogant and overbearing, driving away other kids, "Go away, go away, don't play on the trampoline here! Our boss needs to special train here and if any of you get hurt, we won't take responsibility!"
The little kids were scared away, rushing into their parents' arms and as they were imposing, the parents couldn't help but start to grumble: "Whose kids are these, so impolite, why don't the parents take care of them..."
"Where are the staff? Come and take care of this!"
At this time, the staff approached, addressing this bunch of little tyrants, "Kids..."
"Did you see what this is?"
One of the kids showed a black membership card, "We are distinguished annual cardholders!"
The nearby staff looked helpless, "Little brother, even if you're an annual member, you can't monopolize the trampoline."
"Go, go get your manager!"
Another boy, hands on his hips, said pompously, "Our boss is going to become the strongest cute kid, if you interrupt his advancement, can you afford that responsibility?"