Becoming a life winner from infancy

The venue for the Paru All Stars was far from the city center, with hardly any cars on the road.

Fang You wrapped his arms around Su Mumu as they sped along, the motorcycle running at full throttle, giving Fang You a thrilling sense of pushing against the wind that suddenly evoked some familiar memories.

It was so familiar!

Just like driving his own Yangwang V9!

[You've experienced the joy of being a motorcycle rider, knowledge energy +100]

"Oh-hoo—"

Su Mumu, like a wild horse broken free of its reins, galloped joyously along the open track, clearly finding such an opportunity quite novel and exciting.

The sensation of being pushed back grew even stronger!

Limit cornering!

Su Mumu leaned the motorcycle quite low!

But Fang You remained unshaken, completely unfazed.

Not scared at all!

After a limit corner, the coach bus came into view!

"Is that the bus? How do we stop it? Go up and force it to a halt?"

"Don't do something so dangerous."

Fang You decisively refused Su Mumu's suggestion, explaining, "There's a bus stop about 1 kilometer ahead; that bus will stop there, we can just wait at the stop."

"Alright then!"

So Su Mumu, carrying Fang You, overtook the coach bus and stopped at a bus stop as directed by Fang You.

"Whew... that was exhilarating!"

After Su Mumu brought the motorcycle to a steady halt, Fang You hopped off first. As Su Mumu was about to take off her helmet, Fang You struck up a conversation with her:

"Mu Mu, you don't have a motorcycle license, do you?"

"Ah? Hahaha... of course not!"

Su Mumu responded with a laugh, "How old do you think I am?"

"Driving without a license is dangerous," Fang You lectured her with a fatherly air, "It will make your family worry."

"Okay, okay, I know! I just couldn't pass up the opportunity to experience it secretly. I'll be safe... just this once!"

Su Mumu made a shushing gesture to Fang You, her smile sweet and pure: "You You, you're so nice, you'll keep it a secret for Sister Mu Mu, right?"

"More importantly, when we passed by the main venue just now, quite a few people must have seen us."

"Ah, really? That's how it is!"

Su Mumu tossed her hair back and said with a grin, "Well, it looks like I'll just have to apologize openly and honestly!" Stay connected via empire

It was the attitude of someone who does as they please, ready to make trouble again even after making a mistake.

No wonder Nuo Nuo could have such good conversations with her...

They really were alike in this respect.

Not long after, the coach bus also reached the stop where Fang You and Su Mumu were waiting.

The coach bus stopped at the station and opened its doors, a girl with glasses and a braided pigtails got off the bus.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

She kept her head down and remained silent the entire time, looking utterly preoccupied with her thoughts.

It wasn't until she bumped into a boy that she hastily began to apologize—

"So-sorry, sorry, sorry... Hope I didn't bother you, younger broth—brother?"

"So you're just going to slink away like that, joker?"

"..."

"!!!"

Lin Qiaoen, called by Fang You, shivered entirely, like a startled mouse caught by a cat, not daring to move or speak, only silently raising her head a little, and when she saw that the person who had called her was Fang You, she was also quite astonished.

"Why did you follow me here?"

"This time you're not denying that identity..."

Fang You stared into Lin Qiaoen's eyes, "It seems you've decided to stop pretending, joker."

"Ah? Um, um... okay, okay..."

Lin Qiaoen's face flushed as she rather reluctantly muttered:

"I really am the joker, but! Please, please don't call me that name in real life, it's too embarrassing! Just call me Sister Qiao En, that's my real name."

"The real name isn't important, I've already heard about your plans to retire, joker!"

Fang You displayed a very angry look, showing the childishness of a second-grader:

"I could feel your passion for Paru in our conversations. Why would you choose to retire rather than make a public appearance?"

"Because... because—"

Lin Qiaoen hemmed and hawed, looking around as if unwilling to speak her mind.

But that was okay. On the way over, Fang You had also considered various possibilities.

1. Socially anxious shut-in who doesn't dare to meet strangers; joker has never shown herself at official events for so many years, clearly suffering from social anxiety, and the previous two rounds of conversation also verified this.

2. She felt that her simple image didn't match the arrogant title of joker and worried that she would disappoint the players. Although she hadn't shown it, this was also a reasonable assumption.

3. She had not encountered any worthy opponents and had grown disenchanted with Paru games. Joker had been unbeatable in professional Paru matches, and the game posed no challenge for her anymore. It was normal for her to not want to continue playing, which is why she would say things like "If only I had met you earlier."

Fang You prepared persuasive talking points for all three possible reasons and was ready to use "logical persuasion" to bring her back if necessary.

I promised Nuo Nuo that I would definitely bring joker back, and Emperor Youyou can't break a promise!

"So, what exactly is the reason that you want to give up playing the fun game of Paru?"

"Whatever it is, I hope you can tell me."

Fang You said this and suddenly bowed his head, trembling, pretending to be emotionally overwhelmed.

Because he really couldn't cry on command, You You still couldn't act.

"I really don't want... to live in a world without joker!"

[Lin Qiaoen was moved by your genuine display of emotion! She feels very guilty! Emotional Energy +100]

[Logical persuasion successful! [Convince with Reason] has been triggered, persuading the other party, persuading the other party...]

Lin Qiaoen pursed her lips, her face showing a somewhat sad expression.

"Although I'm really sorry, I... I really can't continue playing Paru anymore, because... because—"

Lin Qiaoen's face fell, and she said excitedly, "Next year, I have to take my college entrance exams! I need to start reviewing and preparing!"

Ah.

Ah?

Ahh!

Such a simple reason!

Fang You was shocked.

But...

Such a simple, straightforward, lethal reason, and I hadn't noticed!

"If it's for the college entrance exams, then, then you don't necessarily have to retire right?"

"No, I have to retire! If I don't, I'll keep thinking about Paru, devising new strategies, seeking new opponents, catching new Paru... So, that's why..."

Lin Qiaoen showed a pained expression, "But if I continue indulging in playing Paru like this, I won't be able to get into Longdu University or Qinghua University, let alone a 985 university, I'll only be able to apply to 211 universities!"

[You are enjoying the feeling of knowledge energy filling your brain, this person's skill in humblebragging is not inferior to Emperor Youyou, Knowledge Energy +100]

"Moreover, my parents and everyone around me don't know I'm joker. The only reason I came to Qiankun City was to say I was interested in the moon landing rocket and wanted to learn for a composition topic; that's why Dad agreed to bring me."

"But... now that you're here, there's no need to keep holding back, right?"

Fang You played the fatherly role and explained patiently, "Even if you plan to retire, there should be a grand departure ceremony. After all, joker is not a clown, joker is the ace of spades, and the ace of spades can't just run away from the battlefield!"

Although it sounded a bit juvenile, it felt... it felt like it made sense!

"Exactly... That's why I was so troubled today, I had also made up my mind that at least today, I would let everyone witness my true face."

"But, one thing has always troubled me, I really, really can't let the people around me know I play Paru."

Lin Qiaoen said, "Everyone around me thinks I'm a well-behaved student with good grades, and I also like not being disturbed, so I can quietly play Paru, so..."

"I can help with that!"

Su Mumu, who had been listening intently until now, saw her chance to chime in; she looked at the high school girl before her with joy, her eyes full of ideas:

"I can give you a makeover that your family and friends won't be able to recognize, leave it to me!"

Su Mumu, traveling north and south without even an assistant, could do everything on her own.

"Really... can you do it?"

"Why don't you try my makeup first? If it doesn't work, you can still go back, right?"

"But if it drags on, it will really be too late."

Fang You checked the time, "We must rush back now, or it'll be the time for joker to appear in the friendly match."

"But it's not easy to catch a taxi here..."

"Just get on my bike!"

"You, you ride a motorcycle!"

Seeing Su Mumu's cool motorcycle, Lin Qiaoen was immediately shocked, "But a motorcycle can't carry three people, is that okay...?"

"Alright, it's an emergency, let's not worry about that, it's fine!"

Fang You put the helmet on Lin Qiaoen, showing a fatherly boldness, "If you're worried about being seen, wear this for now!"

"Then, then you don't have a helmet, you take the middle seat!"

Perhaps seeing Lin Qiaoen's considerable nervousness, Su Mumu also showed great kindness:

"Don't worry Sister Qiao En, I'll try to drive slowly."

"Uh... okay, then—okay wow wow I I I wu wu wu wa wa wa wa—"

Su Mumu's driving was as fast as lightning, and joker Lin Qiaoen clung tightly to Fang You, terrified!

Emperor Youyou, caught between a rock and a hard place!