Becoming a life winner from infancy

In the past, Fang You's idea of giving Xia Nuo birthday gifts was always simple and practical, as long as Nuo Nuo liked it.

Therefore, this year, Fang You planned to change his approach to gift-giving.

Giving such cheap items no longer suited his identity as the Great Emperor;

Moreover, he had been giving inexpensive stationery and small gifts for the past few years. In contrast, Nuo Nuo always spared no expense when buying him birthday gifts. Even if Xia Anyang and Lin Yi didn't say much, they might have some opinions if it continued like this.

And now that Fang You had his own little treasure chest, spending money felt justified, so he could certainly pick out something more expensive to give.

However, before giving the gift, Nuo Nuo's parents would eventually find out, so he had to give his parents a heads up:

Fang You discussed his concerns with his parents, and Chen Xuan nodded in agreement:

"Although what's important is the thought behind a child's birthday gift, its value is also a consideration. You are often looked after by Nuo Nuo's parents, and if you plan to give something nicer this time, Dad and Mom can certainly support you. But have you decided what you're going to give?"

Fang You nodded, "I've already figured it out, but... I want Dad to take me to buy it."

Fang Guanghui, who was sitting beside them slurping his sugar-free Coke, choked upon hearing this.

Damn it, You You, don't you know that "Paru GO" just released a new DLC expansion with the new land of the Land of Shadows tonight? How could you summon me at such a critical moment?

He coughed a few times and began to grumble in confusion:

"Isn't it... You You, you're almost nine years old, not a kindergarten kid. Why do you still need Dad to take you to buy things?"

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Fang You was quite dissatisfied with his old man's response.

After all, he rarely troubled his Dad when going out, and now that he asked him for a favor, he dared to get cocky.

It seemed Dad had reached his rebellious phase!

Chen Xuan, sitting to the side, naturally supported her son without reservation. She couldn't help but scold Fang Guanghui upon hearing this.

"If You You wants to go with you, just take him there. Haven't you been saying lately that you want to be a role model, making up your mind to try harder? Now you want to shy away from something that's a bit bothersome."

Chen Xuan pouted and said, "My son is close to you; I'm envious, I don't have enough time with him..."

"Then you accompany our son to buy the gift. It seems like you and he don't have much bonding time."

Fang Guanghui's expression was cold, his attitude determined; nothing could stop me, Fang Guanghui, from playing the new version of the game today!

"Today Mom has to go with Aunt Lin Yi for a beauty treatment; you even forgot about that..."

Fang You said seriously, "And besides, Mom not only has to work but also does the housework, takes care of the finances, and manages our livelihood. She hardly gets any time to relax, unlike you who just plays at home all the time."

In fact, Fang Guanghui used to help out with the housework in the early days, but he wasn't very good at mopping or sweeping, doing tasks carelessly and not meticulously, and the cleaning robot they bought was more efficient than him. Chen Xuan was quite particular, so she stopped letting Fang Guanghui help out with the housework, telling him to stay out of the way.

Even though she took on the chores herself, having her son understand her struggles warmed her heart.

[Chen Xuan felt so happy to have such a filial child, Emotional Energy +50]

Chen Xuan smiled and said to Fang You, "If you have decided what gift to buy, let your dad pay for it. This time don't use your own New Year's money. His salary is all for himself; he hasn't been managing it, and he's rolling in money."

"Ah? With the few thousand I make at work, when did I become 'rolling in money'—"

"Okay, Mom!"

Fang You and his mom gave each other an OK sign, "I'll use Dad's money to pick out the best gift for Nuo Nuo."

Fang Guanghui moodily drove the Maserati with Fang You to the mall to buy Xia Nuo's birthday gift, the entire ride silent.

When they reached the parking lot, Fang Guanghui finally couldn't help but have a heart-to-heart with his son:

"You You, tell me the truth. Did you ask Dad to come with you today because you have a favor to ask?"

Fang You frowned slightly at this, "Are you overestimating yourself?"

"Well, let me make it clear first."

Fang Guanghui said, "I only have a little over two thousand in my card. You know the rest; I've spent it all on Paru. I can't afford to spend more..."

Fang You suddenly realized his dad's online game addiction was a bit serious, looking incredulous, "Isn't my account enough for you to play?"

"I want two accounts to play. Your account is all bound to coupons, and I can't just take your purchases. Plus, you used up almost everything during the all-star game that day."

"Fine, I'll just use my own New Year's money to buy it; I won't use your money."

"Good, good, as long as you're not using my money, thank you, You You! You You kissy! Come, mua—"

Fang You displayed a look of extreme distaste, blocking Fang Guanghui's oncoming kiss with one hand and pushing him away with great force.

"Alright, stop grossing me out. Let's hurry and buy stuff, and you can play your 'Paru GO' Land of Shadows after."

"Alrighty! Son, you're absolutely right!"

Fang Guanghui followed eagerly behind Fang You as they took the elevator into the mall.

Fang You could have gone to the mall alone to buy Xia Nuo's birthday gift. Today, he brought his dad along not really because he needed him to drive him, but because he wanted to take this opportunity to have a heart-to-heart, to talk about striving for success.

The clock was ticking, time waits for no one. If his dad didn't start trying harder, he, the Great Emperor, might not be able to get into Zhendan Academy!