"Let me have a look too!"
Xia Nuo draped an arm over Fang You's shoulder and peeked at the Paru device in Fan Yuan's hands, "How come you don't have the Swift Weasel that everyone has? I've never even seen these ones before."
After looking over it, Fang You furrowed his brow slightly, "Why are all of your Parus humanoid?"
"Because Big Sister Paru is—very big!"
Although Fan Yuan saw Fang You as his elder brother, there were some principles he would not allow to be questioned, even by his elder brother:
"Big is beautiful, big is strong!"
"What kind of big? Are you talking about height?" Xia Nuo tilted her head.
"That's knowledge only men would understand. It's better that you, sister-in-law, do not know."
"You You, do you know?"
"I don't know."
"Really don't know?"
Xia Nuo took off her sunglasses, gazing at Fang You with her big watery eyes.
Just as Fang You was about to speak, a voice came from behind him.
"What are you guys doing here?"
Luo Xianyu had picked a basket full of items, ready to share with friends.
"Eek, the big brother and big sister-in-law are out on a date, and you even brought the young lady along!"
Upon seeing Fan Yuan, Luo Xianyu instantly became nervous, pushed her glasses up the bridge of her nose, clung to Fang You's arm, and hung her head guiltily, "I don't know any young lady, nor do I know the Ayu you're talking about!"
"..."
Xia Nuo immediately realized what was wrong upon hearing Luo Xianyu's reaction.
"Ah right, how did you recognize me so quickly? My disguise was perfect."
"It's not a question of disguise, it's because only sister-in-law can drape her arm over big brother's shoulder like that!"
With serious undertones, Fan Yuan claimed, "Our big brother never lets others touch him casually; only sister-in-law and the young lady have such privileges!"
"Oh yeah!"
Xia Nuo pursed her lips, showing a frustrated expression.
"Darn... I forgot about this! You You usually doesn't let others touch him, I gave myself away the moment I did that."
Hey, do I not let others touch me?
Usually it's only you who gets to touch me, right!
"That's true..."
Xia Nuo scratched his head embarrassedly, "But, we can first go look at the store that sells Paru devices! Once we've decided what to buy, we can discuss it with Mom and Dad, and they might agree faster."
"I remember there's a toy store downstairs. I saw them selling Paru devices there before."
"Good, let's go check out the toy city!"
The three friends made their way to the toy store on the second floor, together by elevator.
In the massive electronic screen, a promotional video about "Paru GO! 3" and the third-generation Paru device was playing on a loop.
"Whether you're at home, in the park, at the neighborhood supermarket, or on a mountaintop."
"Amidst the forest, by the seaside, or even inside the pencil box of your crush—"
"Although, although, although it's very, very, very difficult."
"I will definitely catch it."
"Catch my most beloved Paru, oh yeah yeah yeah yeah—"
"The all-new third-generation Paru device, Life-bound Contract, composes a dazzling and splendid symphony, a promise under the starry skies, with you by my side!"
[Paru Double Diamonds, My Partner]
[National Paru Gym Battle Royale, simultaneously starting hot! Top prize up to 3 million yuan! Plus exclusive limited-edition human-form Paru beasts to sign a contract with, you might be the next legendary Paru master!]
Following that, Fang You saw a familiar face in the promotional short film—
"I'm the Paru ambassador Wang Zihan, and this is my Life-bound Paru: Star Guardian Squirtle. Everyone, come and catch Paru creatures with me!"
Ever since he was five and starred in "Little Zi Han's Troubles," Wang Zihan has crafted a comedian persona, continuously making many funny videos with continuous online acclaim.
From then on, Zi Han had become a real child star, often appearing on social platforms endorsing children's products, already gaining some fame.
Many years have passed, however, and both Xia Nuo and Luo Xianyu seemed to have forgotten this kid they once attended kindergarten variety shows with. Upon entering the store, they got distracted by the dazzling array of Paru merchandise and devices. Only Fang You noticed the advertisement he was featuring in.
Seeing Zi Han's growth, Fang You felt truly happy.
I really, I'm crying!
Sometimes, Fang You really wanted to harvest his own Emotional Energy.
Fang You followed Luo Xianyu and Xia Nuo into the toy store and soon heard a familiar voice near the cash register.
"Oh Mom, Mom, Mom... Everyone has one, so I want one too! Otherwise, it's embarrassing."
"Didn't we agree just to look? I bought you a Little Jiang drone just last month, how many days did you actually play with it? Now you want a new one."
"No, I want it... Mom! I want it, I want it!"
The 10-year-old but over 100 pounds Wang Zhuangfei was writhing on the floor like a maggot, helping the toy store clean the floor!
So clean!