Becoming a life winner from infancy

Chapter 504 400 Who says the Great Emperor is all talk and no action on paper

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When Asai Reina asked him, Fang You was slightly stunned, but soon recovered his usual demeanor.

"You haven't spent much time with Nuo Nuo, so you don't understand the Nuo Nuo of today."

Fang You explained:

"Her thoughts are oftentimes quite whimsical, and if proper plans aren't laid out in advance, things can unfold in unpredictable directions, and then—"

"Stop, stop!"

Asai Reina made a silencing gesture, "I, I mean, so when are you planning to ask her to go shopping?"

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After a brief hesitation, Fang You's swiftly processing mind gave the answer:

"I need to sort out various plans again tonight—"

"If you don't make a decision now, you'll never go! Aren't you free this Saturday? Just go ask her!"

"What, what, is You You starting to ask her out?"

Luo Xianyu also woke up from her nap at this point, wiping the drool from her mouth, then showing an expectant expression towards Fang You:

"Remember to call me along then, I'll be your wingman!"

"No, Yu, you can't go with them!"

Asai Reina seriously advised, "Otherwise it'll be just like any other shopping trip!"

"Why? I can be of assistance!"

Luo Xianyu immediately frowned, and her doubts about Asai Reina deepened. "Hey, you're not trying to steal the title of best wingman from me, are you?"

"How could that be! Neither of us should go, just keeping an eye on you guys will suffice."

Asai Reina seriously said, "Going out alone as a man and a woman is actually a very ambiguous thing."

"What's so big about that, I often go out alone with Nuo Nuo."

Fang You replied, "and it doesn't feel ambiguous at all."

"Then, when was the last time you went shopping together?"

"During the Spring Festival this year, on the twenty-ninth of the twelfth lunar month."

Fang You said, "Back then Uncle Xia had injured his leg and was resting at home, so I went with Nuo Nuo to buy New Year goods, paste couplets, and visit relatives. We were practically together all the time."

"You remember it so clearly..."

Asai Reina was somewhat speechless.

Isn't that pretty much like being a son-in-law?

But perhaps it's precisely because the relationship went directly from friendship to familiarity, bypassing romantic elements, that it feels so awkward.

"However, since you often go out with Nuo Nuo, why can't you just invite her shopping..."

"I'm just preparing more thoroughly."

"No, no, that's a lie!"

At that moment, Luo Xianyu pointed at Fang You's face and said:

"I know the reason you can't bring yourself to invite Nuo Nuo!"

"Because, you're really not used to asking Nuo Nuo out!"

"All along, it's been Nuo Nuo who invites you to do all sorts of things, hasn't it?"

Oof...

A rare look of strain appeared on Fang You's face.

"If you ask why I know—"

Luo Xianyu gave a thumbs up, pointed at herself, then struck a cocky pose: "Because, I am the same!"

Tsk...

[You never thought you'd be outmaneuvered by Luo Xianyu one day, ah, such a rebellious daughter! Knowledge energy +1000]

"So it turns out... it's usually Nuo Nuo inviting you out to play, no wonder you can't bring yourself to do it."

"But there's really nothing difficult about it..."

Fang You had indeed taken the initiative to invite Xia Nuo out before.

Three years ago, when Nuo Nuo's grandmother was critically ill, Fang You had taken her to stargaze to cheer her up, even showing her the "Domain Expansion" super talent.

But that was something he couldn't share with them.

However, that being said, being underestimated really stung...

Did these girls really think that I, Fang You, am just an armchair strategist?

Fang You paused, "Yes, you. How do you feel about other girls getting close to me?"

"I think Reina is okay, but I'll need to check on the other girls."

Xia Nuo thought, "Based on what you said earlier after class, that girl Ai Wei from your class seems to have a strong opinion about you. I should take the chance to get to know her, to see whether she's just after your body or truly appreciates your talent—"

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As everyone knows, Emperor You You is renowned for his decisive actions and efficient handling of matters.

It couldn't be possible that he wouldn't be able to get a word out in a whole chapter.

Finally, Fang You couldn't help but interrupt the various topics Xia Nuo was navigating wildly.

"Nuo Nuo, let's not talk about this, I have something else to tell you."

"What is it?"

First, hold your breath and concentrate, then slightly adjust your emotions.

Fang You was not adept at initiating invitations with Xia Nuo.

Not because they weren't familiar.

Rather because they were too familiar.

So, once he asked the question, the astute Nuo Nuo would definitely realize this and suspect he might have some particular motive.

Especially since he really did have a special motive, which wouldn't be easy to explain when asked.

In their long years of growing up, Xia Nuo had hardly ever deceived Fang You about anything.

Similarly, Fang You had never deceived Xia Nuo.

At most, they both might have some minor secrets, but most of the time, they were open enough to talk about almost anything.

Just take it as a usual greeting-style inquiry.

It's okay, you are the Great Emperor of humans, Fang You—

At this moment, none of the contingency plans in Fang You's mind followed his thoughts.

He just slightly raised his head, and Xia Nuo leaned in directly, meeting his gaze:

"Hm—so what's up, you seem very serious."

"It's nothing, just..."

Fang You touched his nose, then said softly, "Do you have any plans for the weekend?"

Nuo Nuo's weekends are usually spent with me, other times she's busy building aircraft. Basically, it's these two activities she does more often...

But if I suggest it, she will certainly go along with it.

"Ah? Yes, I do."

Xia Nuo nodded her head, and Fang You couldn't remember how to respond to that, suddenly freezing.

[It seems you've exchanged the courage of a lifetime for a lifetime of introversion, such is the enlightenment of youth, Youth Energy +1000]

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"...Is it something important?"

"Of course it's important!"

Xia Nuo jumped excitedly, "I haven't done it in a long time!"

"What is so importan—"

"Let's go shopping this weekend!"

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Seeing Fang You's somewhat shocked expression, Xia Nuo tilted her head and asked in confusion:

"Ah, is that what you were asking about?"

"..."

"Nothing, just asking casually."

"Then, will you go shopping with me?"

Xia Nuo said, "Yu and Reina aren't interested in aircraft parts, so I can only ask you to accompany me."

Fang You shook his head, "That works, since I've nothing else planned. Let's go shopping then."

"Yay, You You is the best! Love you to bits! A kiss muamua!"

"Not in this kind of situation—"

Fang You continuously resisted Xia Nuo's entanglement, but as his thoughts began to stabilize, he realized this scenario was indeed one of his pre-planned outcomes, and he suddenly felt back in control.

Very good, everything was under his control.

Who says humans have no great emperor!