Chapter 29: I don't want to talk to dad



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Fang You helped Xia Nuo build three hemispherical sand fortresses, and Xia Nuo took out the little flags she had prepared in advance to plant on these fortresses.

Each flag was marked with a number.

After completing the construction of the sand fortresses, Xia Nuo began to explain in detail the purpose of each base to Fang You.

"This is base number 1, used to store our spaceships. If we have new astronauts joining us later, we'll have them park their spaceships in this base," said Xia Nuo.

"I see," Fang You replied.

"This place is very important. When we return to Blue Planet, we'll need to take the spaceship back."

Xia Nuo emphasized this point before continuing the introduction of the sand dune fortress in the middle.

"Base number 2 is the living base where we'll sleep at night," said Xia Nuo.

"What else can we do besides sleep?" Fang You asked.

"We can... um, watch TV, eat food, go to the restroom, and there's also a recreation room specifically for playing with toys and relaxing," Xia Nuo answered.

"Is there no drum set?" Fang You asked.

After thinking for a moment, Xia Nuo replied, "We can't bring drum sets into space yet, but I can apply to the higher-ups to see if we can take one."

"Wait a minute... isn't there no sound in space?" Fang You remembered.

"There can be sound inside the bases! Because, because there's oxygen inside," Xia Nuo explained seriously.

"With oxygen there's sound!"

"I've got it," Fang You said.

Pointing to the outermost sand dune fortress, Fang You asked, "What's base number 3 for?"

"Base number 3 is our garage, specially for storing our vital exploration vehicles!" Xia Nuo exclaimed.

Xia Nuo took out a space drilling vehicle and an excavator from the toy box behind her, placing them on the sand.

"You You, you'll be in charge of operating this excavator, and I'll drive the drilling vehicle. Then we can start investigating this planet," Xia Nuo declared.

"I see, I see... What does 'investigate' specifically entail?" asked Fang You.

"Investigating means... driving around whoosh—bang!" Xia Nuo illustrated with sound effects.

Xia Nuo slipped off her shoes and carefully stepped onto the sand, then passed the remote control for the excavator to Fang You.

"Here, this is my new excavator. It's yours to play with," she offered.

Fang You received Xia Nuo's remote control, his face lighting up with extreme curiosity.

This excavator was simultaneously equipped with both a bulldozer blade and a dump truck bed, capable not only of controlled movement but also of transforming.

Wow, this toy is pretty sophisticated!

Engrossed in the joy of operating the excavator, Fang You caught Xia Anyang's watchful eye.

[Xia Anyang feels sorry that you don't have your own toys, Emotional Energy +3]

Huh?

Fang You suddenly received a surge of energy from Xia Anyang, and it made him feel a bit uncomfortable.

Hmph, it's not like I don't have money!

I'll have my dad buy me... an operable excavator to play with tomorrow!

Fang You reveled in the happiness of exploring the early sandbox construction with Xia Nuo.

Seeing the two children playing closely in the sand, Xia Anyang's mood became subtly complex.

Having spent a lot of time with You You, why does it seem like my daughter's behavior is becoming more and more like a boy's?

While Xia Anyang was reflecting on this, Xia Nuo had already plopped down on the sand to play with the vehicles.

"Nuo Nuo, don't lie in the sand; it's too dirty," warned Xia Anyang.

"I know."

"Get up quickly; you're getting filthy."

However, this made Xia Nuo somewhat reluctant, tugging at Xia Anyang's arm and asking, "Huh? Daddy, why won't you let me take a photo with the lady?"

"We don't let you take photos with strangers to protect you. What if everyone knows where we live..."

"But, I just wanted to take a picture with that lady... She's not a bad person!"

"You can't judge a person just by their appearance; you're still young now, but when you grow up you'll—"

"I hate daddy, hmph!"

Xia Nuo stuck her tongue out at Xia Anyang, causing him to frown. "Nuo Nuo, is that any way to behave?"

Xia Nuo, arms akimbo, faced Xia Anyang with defiance, "Daddy, go away, I won't let you be the boss anymore!"

"Throwing a tantrum at daddy?" Xia Anyang said with a frown.

"I will throw a tantrum, I will!" Xia Nuo waved her fists in protest. "I won't be good!"

"If you're not good, daddy won't play with you anymore."

"Then don't play with me!"

Suddenly, Xia Nuo hugged Fang You who was nearby, "I have Youyou to play with me!"

Ah... no good.

This little girl, relying on having friends to back her up, wasn't afraid of daddy at all...

I have to discipline her properly...

Xia Anyang forcefully picked up Xia Nuo and then said to Fang You:

"Youyou, just stay here and don't run around, Uncle Xia needs to talk to Nuo Nuo..."

"I won't talk to daddy, I don't want to talk to daddy!"

Xia Nuo struggled within Xia Anyang's embrace, seemingly trying to escape her father's control.

Father and daughter were at odds...

Although Uncle Xia's need for control might be a bit strong, he was rightly concerned about not wanting his daughter's personal information to get leaked.

Of course, Nuo Nuo doesn't understand these things now, Uncle Xia still needs to explain things properly to her.

In any case, I should just watch the situation for now...

Just then, a familiar voice suddenly sounded from behind Fang You.

"Youyou, why are you playing here all by yourself?"

It was his mother, Chen Xuan.

She had just gotten off work, her bag on her shoulder, and looked surprised. "Where's your dad?"

"Ah... Daddy is resting at home."

Fang You said, "So, I came down to play by myself."

Chen Xuan's brow immediately knotted, "Hm? You mean he let you, a 4-year-old, play down here by yourself while he's sleeping comfortably at home?"

"..."

Fang You wore an expression that read 'I'd rather not say'.

I didn't even mention my dad's losing streak in the rankings; in a sense, I'm already a dutiful son, right?

By the way, I wonder if doing this will let me gain any Emotional Energy from dad...

And at that moment, Xia Nuo suddenly came running up, hugged Chen Xuan's thighs, and buried herself between her legs without saying a word.

"Ah... What's the matter, Nuo Nuo? Why do you look so upset?"

Chen Xuan picked up Xia Nuo to comfort her, and Xia Nuo nestled in Chen Xuan's arms, pouting and murmuring:

"Aunt Chen, can I go to your house today?"

Xia Nuo bit her lip, looking utterly pitiful, and then added:

"I, I don't want daddy anymore!"

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