Becoming a life winner from infancy

At many, many times, and even for quite a long period, when facing the mischievous Xia Nuo, who excelled at perplexing others and left Fang You at a loss.

Fang You would always harbor a firm belief:

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No matter how she matures into a beautiful young lady, no matter how slender and graceful, or delicately charming she becomes.

No matter how smart her mind becomes under his guidance, how much knowledge she understands, or how learned she is.

As long as she always lives in the comfort and happiness of a privileged life, a winner in life like him;

Her innate innocence, lively cuteness, and whimsical nature will never change, nor do they need to.

But in reality, she knew.

She actually knew everything.

Her heart understood everything as well.

What was real.

What was fake.

What could be done.

What couldn't be done.

At 12, she was already at an age where she understood things.

But the word "understanding" is a very cruel line for a child.

Think about it, in your lives, when is the word "understanding" usually used, when does it appear?

"You are the older brother now, you need to be understanding, give in more to your younger brother."

"We're poor at home, you need to be understanding, don't buy that toy, mom and dad work very hard."

"Mom and dad are not capable, you need to be understanding, study hard and get into a good university, make us proud."

The essence of being understanding often involves "sacrificing oneself for the sake of others."

Nuo Nuo has a beautiful and happy life; she doesn't need to do these things.

But that doesn't mean she is "not understanding."

She simply chooses to conceal her understanding, rather than showing it.

With tears streaming down her face, Xia Nuo poured out her hidden feelings to Fang You—

"I know..."

"I've actually always known."

"Grandma has a very serious illness."

"Otherwise, she wouldn't have been in the hospital and nursing home for so many years."

"Dad and mom refuse to tell me, and grandma also won't tell me the truth."

"I know everyone doesn't want me to worry."

"I think grandma also needs my smile."

"So I've never taken the initiative to ask."

"But sometimes, I really get very scared."

"I've cried in my dreams about it."

"I dreamt that evil spirits came to take grandma's soul, and I cried and begged the spirit not to take grandma away, but it still snatched her away from my side."

"I'm so scared of grandma leaving me."

"Because if grandma leaves me, it means that one day dad and mom will also grow old like her and will leave me."

"I don't want that."

"I hate that."

"I really dislike the feeling of parting."

"So since I was very little, my toasts didn't just wish for everyone to live to a ripe old age."

"I wish that everyone could live forever, never die; I always say this on purpose!"

As Xia Nuo spoke, she suddenly began to laugh with snot bubbles forming at her nose.

"You You, if you want to laugh, just laugh. I know it's silly to think this way..."

But Fang You, still with a gentle expression, slightly squinting his eyes, listened to Xia Nuo's confessions:

"But I've also been really thinking about something..."

Xia Nuo said, "Because I often see Grandma staring blankly at Grandpa's photograph, muttering words I can't understand."

"Maybe she also misses Grandpa a lot?"

"She probably doesn't want to be tormented by illness either."

"So I'm conflicted."

"I want grandma to stay with me."

"But I also hope she can see Grandpa."

"Right... um... actually I still hope that souls exist, but—"

Xia Nuo grabbed Fang You's collar, "I don't know what else to say now, it's your turn."

"May I speak?"

"Of course, go ahead!"

Xia Nuo pursed her lips and said, "Hurry up and speak."

"Come with me to the balcony."

"What do we do at the balcony?"

"Let's watch the stars together, Nuo Nuo."

"Now?"

"Yes, watch the stars."

Xia Nuo was led by Fang You to the edge of the balcony. Xia Nuo was somewhat puzzled:

"This is in the city of Dragon City, and it's snowing now. The stars are all hidden by the clouds. We can't see them at all with the naked eye…"

Suddenly, Fang You tapped Xia Nuo on the head.

"Silly, Nuo Nuo."

"Even if you can't see them, does it mean the stars are no longer there?"

Fang You held Xia Nuo's hand, pointing towards the sky, "I heard this passage in a book I read, and although it might be somewhat inappropriate to say it now, I still want to share it with you—"

"Suppose every person is a little planet, then the relatives and friends who have passed away become the dark matter around us."

"I really hope to see you again; I know I can't, but your gravity is still present."

"I'm grateful that our light cones once intersected, and you forever changed my trajectory."

"Even if we can't meet again, you are still the reason why the galaxy I belong to hasn't collapsed."

"You are also an eternal part of the web I spread across the universe."

"Such beautiful sentences…"

At that moment, Xia Nuo also became able to muster the strength to look up at the sky because of Fang You's words.

"The departed loved ones as dark matter… It really fits. Invisible, but always affecting—"

"Speaking of which, these stars really do love Nuo Nuo, our Princess Fanxing."

Fang You draped an arm over Xia Nuo's shoulder and grasped her hand, slowly lifting it.

"Across tens of thousands, millions of light-years, they all shimmer in an effort to make you aware of their existence, even if obscured by the clouds."

"Over there is the Big Dipper, and there is Ophiuchus..."

"Hasn't that reached Sagittarius?"

Although they couldn't see anything, Fang You and Xia Nuo, two top-tier astronomy hobbyists, were able to quickly find the general location of the stars in the firmament.

As he spoke, Fang You's emotions deepened.

Looking at the girl beside him who had sworn to protect her for a lifetime.

"Of course, and there's this little planet over here."

Fang You then suddenly stretched Xia Nuo's hand towards himself.

Placing it on his own chest.

"Look, here's this person."

"Who has been with you since the moment you were born."

"He will be with you forever."

"Isn't that more eternal than the stars?"

After hearing Fang You's words, Xia Nuo's thoughts also seemed to roam the Milky Way in an instant.

Because she had already cried her eyes red, her eyes were always sparkling brilliantly, as dazzling as a star cluster.

"You will always be by my side, right?"

Xia Nuo said.

"Of course."

"You will definitely die after me, right?"

"Yes...Probably." Fang You hesitated a moment.

"Then I will also try hard to live."

Xia Nuo, counting on her fingers, said, "I'll try to live as long as you, best in the same hour, the same minute, the same second when I die, otherwise if I die first, you'll be lonely just like Granny was."

"Then try hard to live that long, don't disappoint me."

Fang You said, "Do you still remember what you promised Granny you would take her to see?"

"I want to take Granny to see the most beautiful stars." Xia Nuo spoke softly.

"Well, it might be a bit difficult today..."

Fang You stroked Xia Nuo's head, "But we can photograph the most beautiful starry sky for her to see? Let's take it now and send it to Granny right away. Of course, you have to be in it too."

"Okay."

Xia Nuo cooperated by making a thumbs-up gesture and smiling.

Even though it was difficult.

The tears were wiped away time and again.

But Xia Nuo still tried hard to smile.

Because she was a sensible child.

In Granny's eyes, the most beautiful starry sky definitely included her granddaughter's brilliant smile.

But now, she truly was very happy and fortunate.

As Fang You was taking pictures of Xia Nuo, she suddenly whispered his name softly.

"You You."

"What is it?"

Xia Nuo, with her head held high and a serious face, seriously and solemnly said to Fang You,

"Never leave me in this lifetime."

"And me, I will never leave you in this lifetime."

"Okay."

Fang You responded with a gentle smile.

[You have gained a companion who will never betray you, and who will share life and death with you in this lifetime, just like the Humanoid Succubus from thousands of years ago—In this world, it's rare to find a true friend. Knowledge energy +10000]

[Humanoid Succubus lv9—Humanoid Succubus lv10]

[Congratulations: Random mission [Way of the Succubus] completed, reward of 50000 knowledge energy points, and the talent unlock [Divine Awakening] has been achieved]

[Divine Awakening: Your talent pool will now exceed the limits of human peak achievement, and you will have the opportunity to unlock talents and abilities that go beyond human limitations]