Elves: My Fantasy World

Chapter 896 Preliminary Selection

The rules are as follows:

The game consists of six levels. Parents cannot play with their child sprite until the fourth level. Parents can only join in after the child and sprite successfully reach the fourth level.

But when children are unable to pass a challenge, parents have one opportunity to call and help them.

There were a total of sixteen groups participating, divided into two sessions, with evaluation based on both completion rate and judges' scores.

The final winner will receive a mystery prize!

…………

Since there are only sixteen spots available for the final group, a selection process after registration is necessary.

Moreover, the selection criteria must be high.

For example—do you remember when your baby/parents' birthday is?

This might not be difficult for parents, but it's not easy for little ones who aren't that big yet.

Most of them probably don't have the concept of specifically remembering their parents' birthdays during this period...

Ahem, it's not that I can attack it, it's just that I think it's true.

If you remembered it and made a statement, then you did a great job.

but--

The current situation is somewhat beyond Shen Yu's expectations.

He doesn't even know when his birthday is, what should he do?

Meanwhile, Lim was whispering something in Shen Yu's ear.

"Daddy! When is your birthday? Lily's birthday is November 21st!"

This old lady is really... how does she manage to act so childlike and innocent?

However, Shen Yu already knew Lim's birthday—but he had no idea about his own...

Ask Ya Ming?

[Ming, do you know when my birthday is?]

Shen Yu received a reply as soon as he sent it.

[Ya Ming Baby: Of course I know! Don't worry, Brother Yu! I will never forget!]

Shen Yu:?

I want you to tell me the date!

What's the date?

[Ya Ming: Brother Yu! Please don't test me like that! I will definitely prepare a perfect birthday present for you!]

Shen Yu: ? ?

I just want to know the exact date!

[The date! I don't remember it myself!]

After sending the message, the screen showed the other party typing, but there was no reply for a long while...

【Ya Ming Baby: ?_? (Silly foot.)】

[Ya Ming Baby: Oh, I see... Haha~ April 1st.]

Then, the chat window went silent, and Shen Yaming stopped sending messages.

Was it originally April 1st?

Shen Yu didn't think much of it and told the old lady on his shoulder the time.

"Okay! Lily got it!"

Shen Yu felt relieved...

I'm sure the older lady won't let this planned outing be interrupted.

…………

"Lily knows Daddy's birthday! But Lily wishes every day Daddy spends with her was his birthday!"

Shen Yu: ???

Tester: ? ? ?

"Um... little sister, I understand what you mean... but you have to tell me your dad's birthday, okay?"

"No way! Only Lily should know Daddy's birthday!"

Shen Yu: No? Didn't you, an old lady, really want to participate in this parent-child activity? What are you doing?

If you behave, we'll go in, right?! But what are you doing now?! What?!

The staff member gave Shen Yu an apologetic smile.

"Sir, this..."

The staff noticed that Lim was still sitting on her father's shoulders, knowing she was quite young, which made it difficult for her. Normally, children participating in parent-child competitions need to be at least 1.4 to 1.5 meters tall to complete the tasks and have a healthy sense of competition.

This...this is too small.

If Shen Yu heard these words, he would definitely be incoherent.

Be careful, their age might surprise you!

The staff were very easy to talk to and gave Shen Yu some time to talk to the child... But in public, Shen Yu couldn't call her by her name directly, so he could only talk to her in a coaxing tone.

"Lily, Daddy knows you want to keep Daddy's birthday a secret, but it's not really that valuable, is it?"

"How could it be worthless? Dad, you've never celebrated your birthday before! It must be because you forgot your own birthday!"

Shen Yu was speechless.

This sounds like something a child would say, but precisely because it sounds like something a child would say, Shen Yu couldn't refute it.

Because it's true.

In my original world, my parents would celebrate my birthday. I've been in this world for almost three years now, but I haven't celebrated a single birthday.

Is it because he doesn't know when Shen Yu's birthday is in this world?

Is it because no one around me has ever celebrated my birthday...?

Or is it because I've never felt like I've truly integrated into this world?

Shen Yu had nothing to say.

The key to breaking the deadlock was Fallon's daughter.

"Since you forgot your own birthday, shouldn't you tell everyone so they can celebrate with you? The more people who know, the better!"

Kids' words are just amazing!

Shen Yu was certain the older woman was teasing him because she saw him asking others when his birthday was, but Fallon's daughter truly had the heart of an angel.

Will everyone help me celebrate my birthday? I can't even imagine it.

Shen Yu smiled and shook his head, then greeted Alice, who had brought Lily in.

"There's nothing I can do. It seems I didn't communicate well..."

"No, Daddy, let's go inside. Lily understands."

?

Are you messing with me?

Alice smiled happily, but Shen Yu had no idea what made her so happy.

After Lim was able to tell her her birthday, the tester asked her a few more questions...

Similar to—Where are your parents from?

Tell me one of the most fun things that happened between the parent/child who brought you here.

Fortunately, Shen Yu is a novelist, so even if it didn't actually happen, he can vividly portray it...

But Shen Yu really didn't understand how Lim managed to act that out.

That carefree, innocent childlike voice—is this old lady some kind of acting genius? Putting you in the nature research club would be a complete waste of your talent!

Shen Yu wanted to wait for Alice and her family to come out so they could leave together. The results would be announced before 1:20.

But Alice was openly talking to the staff right in front of Shen Yu, as if she had passed the test without being asked any questions?!

Before leaving, he pointed in Shen Yu's direction.

?

I knew you weren't simple! Tell me, are you that girl Yinie in disguise?!

Then, Alice walked past Shen Yu with little Lily, shaking her head.

"Let's go, Mr. Shen!"

"And... Miss Lim?"

Shen Yu immediately hugged Lim tightly in his arms and took two steps back.

"you are?"

"Don't be so nervous! I'm just a lowly employee working under Miss Yilei... I was sent by my superiors to keep an eye on you all~ I won't cause you any trouble, so please don't worry~"

That explains it—so he was actually an official?

Dude Fallon, you're in luck!

It seems your wife has gone to great lengths to keep her true profession a secret from you.

You ask me why?

Perhaps he's afraid... that Fallon might suddenly decide to deliver food to his wife at the Municipal Building.