So sweet! She's pampered like a precious gem in her little world.

Chu Yu felt a little sleepy after finishing her meal.

But it seems Huo Zheng has no intention of logging off yet.

She decided to spend more time interacting with him online to gain experience points so she could leave the game sooner.

"Huo Zheng, how about we have a chat?"

Huo Zheng had just finished tidying up the table and then checked if there were any other chores to do when he came back and saw his son curled up on the sofa drinking a carton of milk.

She seems to really like this brand of milk. He bought her so much milk and yogurt, but every time he saw her, she was drinking this one.

Fufu Milk is a real-world brand, and it's unclear whether it's a sponsor or something else, but it has somehow appeared in the game.

If I remember correctly, the Huo family also has a considerable investment in this company.

Not long ago, Fufu launched a new premium milk drink. If she likes it, he can bring her a few cases from the old house.

Upon realizing this, the man suddenly paused.

What is he thinking?!

Why would he subconsciously include his son in his life?

After calming himself down, he spoke gently, "Okay, what does my little darling want to talk about?"

The little one chewed on the straw, thought for a moment, and then asked in a soft voice, "Can we talk about you?"

"I?"

"Uh-huh."

When Huo Zheng heard that his son wanted to understand him, his heart skipped a beat.

Is she really an AI?

"What do you want to know about me, sweetie?"

What do you do when you're not online?

She wanted to ask him what he did for a living, but felt that it was a bit beyond her current status.

The man was taken aback by the question.

When he's not online?

"Are you talking about yesterday, my dear? Yesterday I went to the hospital to help a friend take care of his sick mother, so I came back a little late."

Chu Yu: "?"

Is this what she asked?

Why does this sound so much like he's reporting his itinerary to her?

She's still just a two-dimensional character in the game, so he shouldn't... be that bad, right?

She considered her words carefully, "What I mean is, what do you usually do? Are you in school or working?"

The more Huo Zheng listened, the more enlightened he felt.

Is AI technology really that advanced now?

The little one can actually have such a natural conversation with him!

Yesterday he actually thought his daughter's vocabulary was a bit small, but he didn't expect her to know quite a lot.

Does that mean he can start talking to her about other things?

"It's my fault, I haven't introduced myself to Guai Guai yet."

"My name is Huo Zheng, I'm 25 years old, I used to be a soldier, but now... I've retired. I'm going home to take over the family business."

He entered military school at the age of 15, and during his 10-year military career, he glossed over the countless scars and medals, and the illustrious past achievements that could be called "legendary".

All that has happened in the past is just that—the past.

He was never one to dwell on the past.

Since it's in the past, it should be truly left behind.

He has regrets, but he doesn't regret it.

Chu Yu fell into deep thought after listening to his introduction.

He paused noticeably when he mentioned "retirement," clearly indicating that he still harbors some resentment.

But she was unsure whether she should bring up this topic with him.

She's still trapped in the game and can't offer him any more help.

After thinking about it, I decided to talk about safety. The most important thing right now is to increase our intimacy level.

"Wow, you're amazing! You can be a soldier and run a business too!"

The little girl had bright, doe-like eyes, and her face was full of sincerity and admiration.

Huo Zheng was infected by her smile, and unconsciously curved the corners of his lips into a smile.

If someone said this in the real world, it would just seem a bit contrived.

However, as an AI that is still in the developmental stage, Zaizai is already very good.

Your own child is always the best.

"Hey, sweetie? Is there anything you want to do?"

What do you want to do?

Chu Yu recalled the years she had desperately climbed to the top, and when she stood under the spotlight, basking in glory, her only regret was—

"I want to study."

"read?"

"Yes, I want to go to university."

This answer really does seem to have been pre-programmed by the system.

Chu Yu's biggest regret was that she was unable to finish university.

In order to start working and earning money as soon as possible, she did not choose the School of Arts, which she most wanted to attend.

No one was there to support her in life; she had to keep striving to move forward on her own.

Every choice is crucial.

There was a very interesting joke circulating online at the time:

A "key" life for a Chinese person.

Early childhood education is crucial, primary school is crucial, the middle school entrance exam is crucial, the college entrance exam is crucial, and university and major are crucial...

Little do people know that behind this statement lies a constraint that many ordinary people can never escape throughout their lives.

Huo Zheng felt a pang of heartache seeing the sadness on his son's face and quickly said, "It's alright. If you want to study, my dear, the study is already full of books. If possible, I'll send you to university later, okay?"

He wasn't sure if there were any schools on the maps that hadn't been unlocked yet.

I originally planned to play it casually, since I had everything ready at home and there was no need to rush to upgrade.

But he only found out today that his son really wanted to go to school, and he suddenly felt a little anxious.

I should find an opportunity to ask Huo Cheng how to quickly reach the top level.

Putting aside his secret fantasies, he hoped that his little one could at least get the best of everything in this game.

He could give her not much, but he would give her everything he could.

Chu Yu never imagined she would be studying in the game world; she figured she would have already left the game by then.

However, the man's concern for her warmed her heart.

She raised her head and smiled at where Huo Zheng was. "Thank you, Huo Zheng. You're so kind to me."

Huo Zheng gently touched her little head with his fingertips.

"My sweetheart is my little one, if I'm not good to you, who else will I be good to?"

"Your baby? Am I your child?"

The boy's words startled the man, but he chuckled. How could he have accidentally blurted out what was on his mind?

It seems that the child cannot yet understand the complex emotions contained in the word "child".

Her understanding is probably limited to the literal meaning.

However, Huo Zheng patiently explained, "In a sense, yes. You are not my child by blood, but I raise you as my little friend. Can you understand what I mean?"

He did not engage in perfunctory conversation just because the other party was an AI.

On the contrary, he answered every single thing she said seriously.

"So you're treating me like a kid? I'm an adult."

Huo Zheng chuckled softly, "How can the little one be so cute?"

I really want to hug her.

I still want to kiss her.

Even when they're adults, they'll always be my little ones, and to me they'll always be kids.

Chu Yu found these words both familiar and strange.

She genuinely didn't think in that direction.

After all, she is someone Huo Zheng can see but can't touch right now.

In his mind, she was just a virtual character.

Is it possible for someone to develop feelings for a person who doesn't exist?

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