I'll give my daughter one more second.

"Whatever you say. But I've already decided to participate in the event. I hope to meet you in the competition. I'm going to line up now." Yang Nai waved goodbye to Wu Shen and then joined the long queue.

Seeing that there were dozens of people between them, Wu Shen finally breathed a sigh of relief.

It has to be said that talking to people who believe "life is like a play, and it all depends on acting skills" is quite tiring.

There were many people participating in the event, but Wu Shen arrived at just the right time. After waiting for a while and registering, Wu Shen joined the competition.

The competition format for this event is exceptionally simple, so simple it's almost refreshingly unconventional—it's just the purest form of rock-paper-scissors.

The competition was held in pairs, with each match decided in a single round. Wu Yi suffered a crushing defeat in the preliminaries due to bad luck. However, Wu Shen, who was usually unlucky in mobile games, suddenly became incredibly lucky in this competition, defeating many opponents and advancing directly to the finals.

"Go, brother! You can definitely win!" Mai stood in the area closest to the ring, jumping up and down as she shouted.

Standing on the stage, Wu Shen waved to Wu Yi, feeling confident that he had the match in the bag. However, the final contestant who came up on stage completely surprised him.

It was none other than Yang Nai, who had just told Wu Shen that she was also going to participate in the competition!

"What a coincidence, I didn't expect you to make it to the finals too." Yang clapped his hands and smiled.

“Yes, what a coincidence…” Wu Shen’s lips twitched slightly.

What a twist of fate! No wonder he was so lucky before; all the bad luck seems to have piled up at the end. Yukino's older sister is definitely a boss-level character. But Wu Shen is still determined to get the final prize!

In a close contest, the brave prevail. The word "give up" has never existed in Wu Shen's dictionary, not even when facing Yukino's older sister, Haruno.

"Now we've finally reached the final round! Who will win the limited edition event pillow? Let's wait and see!" With the host's words, the final competition is about to begin.

However, before either of them made their move, Yang Nai whispered in a voice that only Wu Shen could hear, "I'll be using the rock this round."

Wu Shen paused for a moment, then replied softly, "Sister Yukinoshita, are you trying to play game theory and probability with me?"

Rock-paper-scissors has always been a classic example game used in game theory and probability. Yang Nai's statement before the match was undoubtedly intended to disrupt Wu Shen's train of thought.

If you fall into your opponent's rhythm at this point, the probability of losing will increase slightly. The best technique to counter this tactic is to use no moves at all.

Regardless of what the other party says, I'll still randomly choose one of the three options. Paying money won't change my fate, and luck won't save me from bad luck; I'll leave the outcome entirely to my lucky bloodline! This kind of superstition is completely unreliable!

At the host's command, the decisive round officially began, with Wu Shen and Yang Nai making their moves simultaneously. Meanwhile, Wu Yi kept her eyes glued to the arena.

Yang Nai drew a stone, while Wu Shen drew a cloth, and Wu Shen was the final winner.

"I lost. Looks like I'm not meant to have this body pillow." Yang Nai vividly portrayed her dejected expression and actions.

Unfortunately, after experiencing a series of events, Wu Shen had long since seen through part of Yang Nai's true nature.

"Keep pretending! You clearly have no interest in body pillows at all. You're just here to annoy me and cause trouble, aren't you?!" Wu Shen couldn't help but complain in his mind.

Fortunately, Wu Shen was lucky and had a stroke of good fortune. Otherwise, he might not have been a match for Yang Nai.

Heaven knows why Yukinoshita's older sister would develop such a strong interest in Wu Shen.

Chapter 42 The Art Style Is Off

"Are you planning to give the body pillow to Yukino as a gift?" After receiving the prize, Wu Shen originally intended to leave immediately, but who knew that Yukino would reappear in front of him like a ghost.

"Yukinoshita probably isn't interested in this kind of thing, is she? I already told you I'm only participating in the competition because someone asked me to. If you don't have anything else, I'll be leaving now," Wu Shen said helplessly.

"Who knows? Let me tell you a secret: Yukino Yukinoshita might be surprisingly interested in cats," Haruno suddenly whispered in Wu Shen's ear.

The soft voice, combined with the vibrations in the air caused by speaking, made Wu Shen's ears twitch and his body involuntarily shudder.

"Why are you telling me all this?" Wu Shen quickly took a few steps back, looking at Yukino's older sister with a puzzled expression.

This guy really doesn't play by the rules.

"Consider it a reward for letting me discover something interesting. I look forward to you becoming Yukino-chan's boyfriend. Bye-bye, see you next time if you have the chance~~~" Haruno waved cheerfully at Wu Shen, then turned and disappeared into the crowded throng.

"I hope this is goodbye forever." Wu Shen shook his head slightly, then looked at Wuyi, who was holding his hand. "Wuyi, what do you think of that lady?"

"I don't know, but it feels like the big bad wolf in sheep's clothing in the fairy tales my dad tells me before bed."

"A wolf in sheep's clothing... Pfft, what a vivid and apt metaphor." Wu Shen couldn't help but chuckle, and his previously disturbed mood brightened again.

Regardless, Wu Shen had already obtained the prize for the mission objective. With one hand carrying the limited-edition pillow wrapped in plastic film on his shoulder and the other hand holding the dance costume, he headed towards his destination.

When Wu Shen arrived at the pre-arranged meeting point on the first floor and saw the others waiting there empty-handed, he knew they had all failed.

"See? I told you Father... Big Brother hasn't come back for so long, it must be because he made it to the finals!" Yu Yin patted her chest proudly when she saw Wu Shen.

Wu Shen didn't know if he had a buff that increased the affection of lolis. Although today was the first time he met Yukinoshita Amane, she seemed to admire him a lot.

"Miss UMR, is this the pillow you wanted?" Wu Shen said, handing the pillow to the girl.

"Thank you so much! Seeing everyone else, including myself, lose one after another, I thought I'd never get this limited edition body pillow!" The girl took the pillow and immediately rubbed it against her face excitedly.

Looking at the girl's excited expression, Wu Shen suddenly had a strange feeling. It seemed that this UMR girl's height had suddenly become about the same as Mai and Yuyin's, like a chibi character from an anime.

Wu Shen immediately rubbed his eyes, and when he looked again, the illusion had completely disappeared.

"Am I seeing things? Something was off about the art style just now!"

With this question in mind, Wu Shen asked Yukino, who was standing next to him, "Yukino, did you feel that this person's height suddenly shrank a lot just now?"

"No, are you too tired? After all that happened today." Yukino's usually cool voice softened slightly.

"Maybe I was just too tired and my eyes were playing tricks on me. After all, I ran into your sister, Yukinoshita, during the match just now," Wu Shen said casually, rubbing his forehead.

"Your older sister went to the event too? Come to think of it, she did head towards the fourth floor when she left... You didn't mention your younger sister, did you?" Yukino's heart suddenly jumped.

"No, don't worry about that. A man's word is his bond. Since I've already promised you, I won't go back on my word."

"Thank you. You must have been bothered by your sister when you ran into her at the event, right? Well... anyway, thank you for your hard work." Yukino sighed softly.

With such an eccentric older sister, Yukino must have a tough time. Wu Shen thought to himself.

Just then, the girl finished her intimate moment with the pillow and, having had her fill, thanked Wu Shen and the others while holding her prize: "Thank you all so much for your help this time."

"Don't worry about it. You helped Wuyi and the others first. We're just giving back."

“That’s right, you deserve it.” Yukino nodded, agreeing with Wu Shen’s words.

So the girl who called herself UMR said goodbye to Wu Shen and the others, and then skipped away from the mall humming some inexplicable tune.

As the girl's figure receded into the distance, Wu Shen vaguely saw that her figure suddenly shrank considerably, becoming like a chibi version.

Should I go see an ophthalmologist? Wu Shen blinked and muttered to himself.

After the girl left, Wu Shen and Xue Nai went to the discount section and bought the remaining clothes and items they needed.

"Ta-da! Yuyin, look how pretty this dress is!" While Wu Shen was shopping, Wu Yi started showing off her new clothes to Yuyin.

The dancer, lifting her lace skirt, twirled a few times, truly exuding the air of a princess.

"How many times have you brought this up already? Can't you take a break? How can you have so much energy?" Yu Yin rested her chin on her hand, looking somewhat weary, yet also a little envious.

Yukino was still wandering back and forth between the shelves, struggling to decide what clothes to buy. After all, Yukino was quite self-aware of her own taste. On the other hand, Wu Shen, who had quickly picked out his dance costume and casual clothes and had nothing else to do, noticed the change in Yu Yin's expression.

"Does Yuyin also want to buy a similar beautiful dress?" Wu Shen squatted down and asked.

“Father…” Yu Yin raised her head and looked at Wu Shen, opening her mouth as if to say something, but in the end, she swallowed her words back as if they were stuck in her throat.

She really wanted to tell Wu Shen the truth, but remembering that Yukino hadn't made up her mind yet, she had no choice but to keep the secret hidden.

Forced relationships are never sweet, and things shouldn't be rushed. If both sides knew the truth, Yu Yin's little mind couldn't even imagine what would happen next. So for now, she chose to keep the truth hidden and gradually increase the intimacy between her parents.

"It's nothing... I have absolutely no interest in these flimsy, flashy clothes," Yu Yin said, turning her head away with a disdainful tone.

"Really?" He knew, of course, that this was just a child's stubbornness, and asked back with amusement.

Wu Shen felt that Yu Yin's current expression really resembled her older sister, Yukino. This made him somewhat relieved, thankful that his youngest sister's personality and temperament resembled Yukino's rather than Haruno's.

He couldn't imagine what kind of mischievous little devil would be born if some unlucky guy in the future married a monster like Yukino Yukinoshita.

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[My mouse broke, and I'm a bit unfamiliar with operating the computer solely with the keyboard, so the chapter is posted late. Please forgive me. By the way, please vote for me with recommendation tickets and monthly tickets.]

Chapter 43 Envy, Jealousy, and Hatred

"Yes, I'm really not interested in these kinds of clothes at all. I prefer a simpler style." Yu Yin lowered her head, answered the question, and then ignored Wu Shen, instead drawing circles on the tile floor with her little finger.

Yu Yin feared that if she continued to spend time with her father, she might accidentally reveal the secret.

Wu Shen scratched his head. Seeing that Yu Yin was no longer making a sound, he stood up again and walked towards Yukino, intending to use her as a new breakthrough point.

"Wu Shen, you've come at the right time. Could you help me pick out a few clothes?" Before Wu Shen could speak, Yukino, who was selecting clothes, noticed his footsteps and spoke first.

"Let me help you pick out a few clothes?" Wu Shen was slightly taken aback, thinking that this was something only intimate couples would do. Why was Yukino so open?

"What exactly is going on in your paramecium-like brain... I mean, help Amane pick out a few clothes. Not to brag, but my aesthetic sense is anything but that of a normal high school student. I don't want my distorted taste to affect Amane." Yukino's face flushed slightly.

Wu Shen also noticed a characteristic of Yukino: she always used a sharp tongue to cover up her shyness, and she spoke very bluntly. He figured such a personality would make it difficult for her to get along with other classmates.

Although I'm used to being alone and never make many friends, once I do find someone who can understand and accept me, that friendship will surely become the most genuine.

"Is that so? Actually, I think you have pretty good taste in clothes. I think the clothes you're wearing now are nice; you chose them yourself, right?"

Yukino's clothing style is relatively simple, but it surprisingly suits her delicate features and indifferent expression.

"Just a few random pieces. Anyway, it's pretty much the same no matter what I wear," Yukino said casually.

"A maid outfit too?" Wu Shen subconsciously imagined what Yukino would look like in a maid outfit, and suddenly his imagination ran wild.

It's surprisingly cute.

"Wu Shen..."

Yukino's icy voice and gaze brought him back to his senses.

"Ahem, you yourself don't pay much attention to your clothes, but when it comes to choosing clothes for your sister, you start worrying about whether your aesthetic sense matches Yuyin's? You really care about your sister." Wu Shen quickly changed the subject.

"That's pretty much it. Are you going to help or not?"

"Of course, it's my honor to choose clothes for such a lovely Yukinoshita," Wu Shen said half-jokingly.

With Yukino's consent, all he had to do was subtly hint to Yukino that Amane wanted a pretty new dress similar to the one Mai wore, and everything would be fine.

Given how much Yukino dotes on her younger sister, she would definitely buy her a cute dress without hesitation.