Chapter 259

Chapter 259: The Troubles of Meeting the Parents, the Celebration of Sankt Wolfgang

Inside the glass restaurant,

Chu Wang Shu took a sip of goat milk, her expression serious, and said with great importance:

I will definitely keep this a secret; I will not let everyone down!

Although she had just gone through the surprise of a CPU crash and the shocking experience of feeling like "I should be under the car, not inside it," all of this calmed down with the trust her teammates had in her.

Furthermore, even though Honey Qing has four girlfriends, everyone can still get along like before; it’s just that some things are now out in the open. It was shocking, but not unacceptable.

The lovely daughter was a very understanding child; she felt that the only one who had not fallen into the trap of love was herself, making her the most clear-headed guardian of the team, and she should act as the discipline officer to supervise everyone.

Yes, she must not allow the younger teammates to behave immorally or inappropriately in any public place.

This is to prevent the collapse of their image, to avoid losing their qualifications as idols, and to prevent being attacked by fans, losing popularity, and facing the tragic future of being forced to drop out!

Chu Wang Shu continued seriously:

"But on the other hand, everyone must also keep things secret; we can’t just act recklessly outside!"

"Although I think even the paparazzi couldn’t guess such a messy relationship, if they find out even a little bit, it will surely be a hot topic on Weibo and everyone will know!"

The lovely daughter said, looking at the golden retriever, and lectured:

"After all, even Sister Xie says some ambiguous things on Weibo, and a lot of fans are still guessing about it. We must be careful in public."

Chu Wang Shu paused here, her face turning a shy shade of red, and she tried hard to keep a serious face before continuing:

"At least… at least kissing must be forbidden!"

At this moment, no one would go against the lovely daughter; even Charlotte and Xie Qingxuan chose to go along with her and nodded in agreement.

So, the discussion about Chu Yuanqing’s feelings came to a reluctant pause.

The little idols all breathed a sigh of relief together.

Kirimi Miyuki touched her lips with her fingertip, her slightly innocent eyes, which usually drooped, were now lifting unconsciously, revealing a shy yet joyful smile, and her bright, clear pink eyes looked especially cheerful.

Although it felt a bit strange, after hearing that Little Shu had no clear objections, she suddenly felt a sense of security, as if she had truly been chosen as Honey Qing’s little wife after meeting the other person’s family.

Little Sakura, who unknowingly pursued true love, had changed her way of thinking after many experiences. Just being recognized as a little wife made her happy, and she didn’t know whether to think she was too easily satisfied or if Honey Qing had influenced her.

Tang Liuli also relaxed, even starting to admire Little Shu’s ability to handle things. If it were her who heard such news, she figured her mind would freeze for a while, and she might even fall into a state of hiding from reality.

But…

"Little Qing kissed me first! She even said I was her girlfriend!"

The girl with the emerald green eyes shyly glanced at Pure White Witch, recalling the feeling of being kissed and recognized. It felt like she was swimming in a sea of catnip or floating in endless cotton candy, feeling dizzy and as happy as if she were dreaming.

Suddenly, the long-hidden feelings of unease and loneliness, as well as the fear of going separate ways, disappeared when Chu Yuanqing openly acknowledged their relationship and gave it a name.

The more Tang Liuli thought about it, the happier she became, feeling a bit tipsy. If she hadn’t remembered Little Shu’s earlier reminder, she would have probably rushed into Chu Yuanqing’s arms, wanting to be cuddled and petted.

Chu Yuanqing also noticed the behavior of the little cat and Little Sakura. She secretly felt grateful for paying attention to Liuli and Miyuki’s expressions; otherwise, if they had felt sad, she would have felt terrible.

Although these grievances are not as serious as the hardships of the first playthrough, times have changed. The people who gave everything for themselves, the world, and peace now appear as ordinary and gentle girls, easily hurt.

Besides, even if these grievances seem small, isn’t it better to attain happiness without any grievances and to be cheerful every day?

Hardship is hardship, and grievance is grievance.

If one only defines something as "not important" based on its weight and ignores others’ feelings, how is that different from cold violence?

Chu Yuanqing has the duty to care for their feelings; she does not want others to be sad because of her. The conversation with her daughter is just a matter of time.

After all, aside from Charlotte, Chu Wang Shu is her only family.

This is like couples before marriage needing to clarify things with their families. Not to mention that a single father who is about to marry a new wife also has the duty to seek his child’s consent.

From both legal and customary perspectives, this step is bound to happen eventually.

Well, although her lovely daughter still does not know her true identity.

Chu Yuanqing quietly looked at her daughter’s expression. When she saw no dislike or disdain in her eyes, her earlier sadness and pressure instantly turned into joy. Her golden eyes sparkled brightly, full of happiness.

Wow, this is just so gentle, right?

Little Shu is truly my sweet and lovely daughter!

This old father had no idea that he was the one taking advantage in his daughter’s eyes. The tension in his heart suddenly relaxed, and he felt very happy to be grateful for surviving this situation.

Charlotte gently touched the Pure White Witch’s soft white hair, feeling a bit sorry for her.

How should I say this? Little Qing showed great responsibility today, giving Liuli and Miyuki a sense of safety. She also helped clear up some confusion about their complicated relationship, so in many ways, this confrontation was a good thing.

But the key point is that by the time of the third performance, the difficulty of revealing her identity to Little Shu and the embarrassment she would feel will likely increase tremendously, right?

The Last Diva looked at Honey Qing’s innocent expression, which hadn’t quite registered what was happening, and without thinking much more, she simply set aside this "little matter" and continued to find chances to play with her adorable daughter.

Chu Wang Shu’s serious face didn’t last long, as she quickly gave in to her mother’s affection, needing to resist for a while before finding peace.

Chu Yuanqing did not want to continue talking about the awkward topic, so she seizing the moment mentioned the performance matter, wanting to directly move past the earlier embarrassment, and seriously said:

"Speaking of which, Sankt Wolfgang is Charlotte’s hometown, right? I heard it is a small town. There are only a few tens of thousands of people, and I wonder where we will perform in the town."

As soon as she said this, everyone’s attention was drawn to her.

This topic clearly had a great effect on the little idols who wanted to become magical girls at the performance.

Little Sakura wanted the power to protect others.

The green-eyed cat longed to help Chu Yuanqing further.

The golden retriever hoped for "Fully Blooming" to come quickly and to leave its mark on the Pure White Witch.

Chu Wang Shu hoped to get closer to the world her dad was in, wanting to become a strong adult whom her dad would feel safe with.

This performance, which originally only planned for three show tickets, now held a very special meaning in everyone’s hearts.

Chu Wang Shu was a bit surprised and was the first to ask,

"Oh? So that is Sister Charlotte’s hometown?"

"No wonder Sister Charlotte would naturally come with us; it turns out we all have the same destination."

At this moment, the other little idols silently complained in their hearts that even if the performance was not in Charlotte’s hometown, she would surely come along anyway!

Hearing this, Charlotte straightened her chest, feeling strangely proud, and said happily,

"That’s right! I know all the fun places there. I almost know all the townspeople, and I can take Little Shu to eat a lot of delicious food, and I can also take everyone to visit different places!"

Tang Liuli felt a sense of urgency upon hearing this; she noticed details that the others did not.

If Sankt Wolfgang is Charlotte’s hometown, then their upcoming performance would naturally allow Little Qing to meet Charlotte’s parents, right?

That was infuriating! What difference would it make to walk into a tiger’s den?

What if they get married directly at the local little church?

The anxious cat suddenly remembered that her father was just as bad as the other men, and quickly crushed that image of him in her mind.

If possible, she never wanted to see him again in her life.

Tang Liuli puffed out her cheeks in annoyance, feeling a bit wronged. Even if she took Little Qing to meet that man, it would only bring unnecessary bad luck. It was nothing like the touching moment a normal person would have when introducing their partner to their parents!

Xie Qingxuan thought for a moment. Although her parents weren’t extreme enough to arrange a marriage for her, they also weren’t open enough to accept her being in a same-sex relationship.

After all, the Xie family’s business was quite large.

In fact, if you looked closely, she was just like Chen Yining, a young lady who, even with an older sister, was destined to inherit a lot of family wealth.

So, the inability to have children was a major issue in her parents’ eyes.

Xie Qingxuan had a mixed relationship with her parents. She thought magical girls were amazing and maybe, in some strange way, could help her get pregnant. If she could get pregnant, she would find a chance to take Little Qing home to meet her parents and use magic to convince them.

If not, then let’s forget about our parents for now.

As for the big sister? She has no right and no reason to interfere with this matter.

Kirimi Miyuki was also thinking about this. She felt that convincing her parents to accept their daughter as a lesbian would be somewhat difficult, but not too hard.

After all, the Pure White Witch’s beauty and charm are undeniable. The nickname Donghong Amaterasu has almost spread all over Dongliu Island, and her sister Yuki brags to her classmates every day that her sister is teammates with Donghong Amaterasu.

So, the real challenge is how to make mom and dad accept her being Honey Qing’s little wife.

But this problem is not too big; she could just hide it for a while, right?

Even if she really has to bring others along, Liuli and Little Xuan can visit as teammates without raising any suspicion from her parents and Yuki!

Little Sakura thought of this and immediately felt happy. She secretly resolved to give her parents a heads-up in advance, partly as a way to prepare for the later reveal, and partly so that if the paparazzi found out one day, her parents wouldn’t be completely in the dark.

Chu Wang Shu didn’t know what the younger seniors around her were imagining, but she also thought about being able to meet Charlotte’s family. However, because she had looked up a lot of information about Charlotte before, she knew that, like Chu Yuanqing, Charlotte was also an orphan.

The only difference is that Little Qing stayed in the orphanage, while Sister Charlotte was raised by a nun from a church in the town, as the latter seemed to have a fairy-like charm from a young age, and almost everyone in the town liked her.

So, Charlotte lived a surprisingly happy life; rather than being a guest in many homes, it was more like many families treated her as their own daughter, even spoiling her like an angel.

In other words, if they went to Sankt Wolfgang, perhaps they would receive unexpected kindness and greetings because of Charlotte?

The lovely daughter felt a bit excited about this. When she researched before, the internet did not mention that Charlotte’s hometown was Sankt Wolfgang, and now learning this brought her a delightful surprise.

Among the reasons, besides feeling secure knowing a familiar person would guide them in the performances, there was also a greater excitement about understanding Charlotte better.

Although she didn’t know why, she felt a strange sense of anticipation about it.

Yes, in various ways, this was similar to the lovely daughter’s instinctual desire to be close to Honey Qing, showing a strong intuition.

Chu Wang Shu asked:

"Sister Charlotte, is it really true that you have a good relationship with all the residents, just like they say online?"

Charlotte looked at her daughter’s curious face and felt a subtle sense of accomplishment in her heart. She leaned in closer, naturally reducing the distance, and with a joyful smile and sparkling eyes, she said:

"Oh, has Little Shu looked up my information? I’m so happy that you want to know about me."

Chu Wang Shu’s face turned red from one sentence. She felt a bit confused and awkwardly spoke the truth:

"I… I found a lot online because Sister Charlotte is so amazing and beautiful. When I came to Vienna and learned about you, I became really curious."

The Last Diva’s smile grew even brighter as she blinked and touched her daughter’s hair, continuing:

"A honest answer makes you a good child."

"So, as a reward for being a good child, shall I tell Little Shu more about myself?"

"I did grow up in a church, you know. Sister Ellie, who raised me, is a very gentle and beautiful person. Even though she can’t see, she decided without hesitation to take care of me."

"So, in my heart, Sister Ellie is just as important to me as my mom. She is one of the most important family members in my life!"

Chu Yuanqing knew that Charlotte was telling the truth. She even had a faint guess that Sister Ellie might be one of the people she had forgotten.

On the other hand, Miss Saintess cared a lot about Sister Ellie. When she first learned about the disaster beast, she agreed to become the "Lighthouse" on the condition that the officials would support her in creating a lasting blessing that would cover all of Sankt Wolfgang, centered around that small church.

The effect of this blessing was that as long as Charlotte’s magic was not forcibly broken by outside forces, it could completely block the disaster aura, effectively stopping all hidden erosion.

Charlotte’s eternal blessing was based on a world-class Shining Magic created using an astronomical instrument. With her success, she indirectly proved the feasibility of the "Dazzling Stage" project, and that was how she earned the title of Holy Maiden, establishing her current position.

Chu Yuanqing’s trust in Shining Magic also came from this. The perfect ability to block the disaster aura was extremely precious, even enough to create a half-sanctuary, something that even the first playthrough’s Final City could not completely achieve.

Charlotte observed her daughter listening intently and said with a smile:

"Of course, I can only name everyone in the town, but the ones I really know well are those who live near the church or come to the church frequently. But everyone is really nice to me!"

Hearing this, Chu Yuanqing’s lips curved slightly, and she added:

"That is true. Sankt Wolfgang even set a specific day to celebrate Charlotte’s birthday. I heard that from breakfast on that day, it becomes very lively, and there will be a grand dance party in the evening."

This is truly an incredible thing.

Even the little idols know that Charlotte has a great charm, and they couldn’t help but feel shocked after hearing it.

Chu Wang Shu, curious, asked:

"Did Sister Charlotte do something special on her birthday before? Otherwise, everyone in the town wouldn’t make your birthday a special celebration, even if they like you so much?"

Charlotte explained:

"Because everyone loved me when I was a child, especially on my birthday. Sister Ellie and the townspeople would give me so many gifts, the kind that wouldn’t fit in the little church’s space."

"Even though Sister Ellie lived very simply and never accepted anything from others, she never stopped people from giving me gifts."

The girl’s frost-blue eyelashes fluttered, her clear eyes like a blue lake under the sunset, the light reflecting so brilliantly that the lovely girl stared in awe, momentarily lost in the emotion of her smile.

"So, I wanted to repay everyone in my own way. On my 10th birthday, I invited everyone who gave gifts in the past and this year to listen as I sang many songs for them."

"On that day, everyone listened very carefully, more and more people came, it was like a concert, and it became more and more lively. When I got tired of singing, I invited other kids or the adults in the front to sing together, and everyone was very happy."

"From then on, every year on my birthday, I sang for everyone, and later, for some reason, it gradually turned into a celebration that spread throughout the whole town."

Chu Yuanqing could easily imagine how much shock Charlotte’s singing brought to the townspeople. Even without the legacy of the first playthrough, she was naturally entering the realm of singing with ‘Heart Flow.’ If only a little bit of the past could be passed down, it would be enough to create a huge emotional impact in childhood.

The townspeople may really love Charlotte, but the reason they hold this celebration is probably just because they are moved by each other’s soul-stirring songs.

So…

Will this performance fit perfectly with Charlotte’s birthday celebration?