Chapter 260

Chapter 260: The Honey Moon Managing Discipline, the Socially Awkward Cat Takes Action

Chu Yuanqing was counting the days in her heart.

She vaguely remembered that the celebration in Sankt Wolfgang was in mid-summer.

If luck is on our side, we might be able to combine it with the commercial performance just before the third show.

This way, not only can we celebrate Charlotte’s coming of age with my comrades from the first playthrough, but we can also make the scale of the commercial performance larger than before, making the process of lighting the lanterns and creating the Magic Armor much easier.

No matter how you look at it, it’s a wonderful thing.

Chu Yuanqing had thought about surprising Charlotte in this way before, but she didn’t know when Charlotte’s birthday was in New Game Plus, and she only heard the celebration mentioned vaguely.

As for checking online?

Before appearing on "Dazzling Stage," Charlotte was already somewhat famous in Austria, so theoretically, such a memorable event would definitely be clearly recorded online.

However, to keep the Holy Maiden’s hometown quiet, online, not to mention the details of her birthday celebration, even the fact that Sankt Wolfgang is her hometown has been greatly downplayed.

So, the simplest method left is to ask Charlotte directly, but once you do that, with her cleverness, it won’t really be a surprise anymore.

Pure White Witch pondered deeply, but when she looked up, she met Charlotte’s sparkling eyes filled with a smile, and she felt a bit helpless, knowing she had been completely seen through.

How can I say this? Although bringing up Charlotte’s hometown and celebration was like showing my cards, this smart person made her feel a bit frustrated.

Forget it, I will find a way to give a surprise with the birthday present.

Chu Yuanqing thought about this, set aside her extra thoughts, and directly asked seriously:

"This year is your 18th birthday celebration, right?"

"If our performance can be held together with your birthday celebration, it will definitely be more exciting than usual, and we can celebrate your birthday together. What does Charlotte think? Is the timing okay?"

Charlotte’s eyes sparkled; she really guessed Little Qing’s idea, but hearing it for real still made her very happy.

Under the gaze of the other young idols, the girl hugged Pure White Witch’s slender waist and playfully jumped into her arms. After snuggling for a moment, she finally replied:

"There is still plenty of time! My birthday is still over two weeks away, so even if Little Qing doesn’t say it, I will invite you all to come."

After speaking, Charlotte lifted her pretty face from where it was resting and looked at the other young idols with pleading, sparkling eyes. With an irresistible tone, she hopefully asked:

"What does everyone think?"

The lovely daughter nodded eagerly without thinking and agreed.

The green-eyed cat was fully basking in the sunshine, completely taken care of by Honey Qing.

Even though she had just thought of something unhappy, she honestly admitted her desire to celebrate with Charlotte and softly said, "I will prepare a good gift," which was so cute that Charlotte couldn’t help but come over and gently stroke her hair.

Kirimi Miyuki was still lost in her joy of being chosen as the little wife, with no desire to feel jealous, and directly agreed to the matter without hesitation.

Xie Qingxuan also replied objectively:

"Since the timing doesn’t conflict, it would be nice to combine the events, and two weeks should be enough for us to learn the remaining dances."

After hearing everyone’s opinions, Chu Yuanqing continued:

"If no one has any objections, we will leave Salzburg in two weeks and arrive in Sankt Wolfgang a day or two before the celebration. I will talk to Dream Weaver Rabbit regarding the business performance."

So, this commotion started by the lovely daughter’s question successfully returned to the serious topic of training.

After finishing this meaningful breakfast, everyone went to the dance room as usual to begin a day of training.

However, it was quite subtle that, after knowing the truth, the lovely daughter almost viewed all the older girls, even Charlotte, through a filter that could easily turn into something inappropriate, becoming very sensitive to things that she used to be unaware of.

This led to the little idols’ secretive interactions with the Pure White Witch being closely watched by the discipline committee today, and shy characters like Kirimi Miyuki became too embarrassed to carry on, becoming unusually honest.

As for the bold golden-haired dog type, Chu Yuanqing felt shame, causing their plans to fail, and they could no longer misbehave in the dance room like before when someone was softening up.

Hmm, on the other hand, the shy little cat, because of her small size and gloomy aura, along with her habit of curling up in Chu Yuanqing’s arms to sleep, made the lovely daughter think that Liuli was innocent, turning away the watchful eyes of the discipline committee and allowing her to escape shame under the guise of being a pet.

Charlotte, however, was still just as "loud" as before, occasionally giving Chu Yuanqing a kiss and openly snuggling in her arms while playfully hugging the Pure White Witch’s slender waist and secretly doing mischievous things.

Chu Wang Shu had no way to handle this; facing her mother’s inappropriate behavior towards her father, she felt overwhelmed by her bloodline, completely unable to stand up to the discipline committee, even too shy to look more than a few times, only able to blush and pretend not to know.

Hmm, this fits well with the true relationships within the team.

The lovely daughter belongs to that type who can manage a stepmother but cannot manage a birth mother, which has a hint of being slightly above others.

Time passed quickly, and soon it was five o’clock in the evening.

The green cliff was flooded by the sun and dusk, and the light scattered like flowing water, shimmering in gold and red on the gravel path, while the distant blue spire of the dome glowed with dazzling white spots.

Chu Yuanqing strolled slowly along the streets and corners of the old town, holding hands with Charlotte and her lovely daughter, while beside them was a little idol thinking about when to hold hands, as if the whole family was out for a picnic, wandering around after training.

Strangely, even Xie Qingxuan, who had a head full of naughty thoughts, enjoyed this aimless, leisurely moment, basking lazily in the sun without a worry in the world.

It seemed that they could all vaguely sense that a moment of quiet sunshine came from the accumulation of countless past miracles, which was truly precious.

The group passed by St. Peter’s Cemetery, exploring the strange shop windows and old stores, looking at the clouds that resembled leaves at the sky’s edge, chatting idly, and inexplicably buying some crafts that would probably gather dust at home, then dismissing online reviews and quietly searching for a restaurant worth eating at.

Chu Wang Shu also quietly put her mind at ease during this time. Knowing the team’s super complex and chaotic relationships, she couldn’t help but worry if everyone could still get along naturally like before.

Looking at it now, except for Sister Charlotte always pulling her into her and Honey Qing’s world, there wasn’t much difference from before.

Of course, the lovely daughter felt a little guilty about this. She was a bit clingy to Honey Qing, but that was because she wanted to be a caring mother and a loving big sister. She truly did not mean to take Honey Qing’s place away from Sister Miyuki, Sister Xie, and Liuli!

However, because of the outcome, she had taken the hand-holding spots of the other older girls, which made her feel a bit guilty.

Because of this, Chu Wang Shu couldn’t help but often look back, secretly watching the expressions of others. She felt somewhat relieved only after noticing there were no signs of dissatisfaction, jealousy, or unhappiness.

This awkward little detail caught Charlotte’s eye, making her find it very interesting. She showed a mischievous smile, eager to tease the adorable Honey Moon a little more.

Unfortunately, Chu Yuanqing quickly noticed Miss Saintess’s mischievous intentions and stopped her prank with a look, catching her on the spot.

During dinner, the lovely daughter couldn’t wait to run over to sit across from the couple, as if she couldn’t stand her parents’ clingy behavior as a rebellious child.

Then, Charlotte moved from sitting next to Chu Yuanqing. She gave her seat to Little Sakura and the golden retriever, getting closer to her daughter and trying to show her motherly side, hoping her daughter would call her "Mom" on her own.

Chu Yuanqing enjoyed seeing the harmony between the mother and daughter. She looked down with her delicate white fingers, peeling sweet shrimp and king crab for the little idols.

The girl’s pink fingertips seemed to be using magic, as a little gentle strength helped to free the shrimp and crab meat, all pulled out whole and undamaged. She patiently arranged them on a porcelain plate, the glistening pink and white meat looking even more delicious under her beautiful fingertips.

Xie Qingxuan had a keen insight into Honey Qing’s long fingers. After watching the smooth and flowing process, she said with slight surprise:

"Amazing, Little Qing’s hands are so skillful, even though she is clumsy in other ways."

Chu Yuanqing had a feeling she knew what this person was pointing at. She quickly picked up a sweet shrimp, dipped it slightly in the sauce, and put it into the golden retriever’s mouth, completing the dangerous seal. Then she noticed Little Sakura’s envious gaze.

Oh no, how did I get back into the breakfast cycle?

Just when Chu Yuanqing thought Miyuki wanted her to feed her,

Kirimi Miyuki took the initiative to pick up a piece of grouper and gently placed it by Honey Qing’s mouth. When she saw the other person open her lips to swallow the chopsticks and then roll the fish with her pink tongue, savoring it slowly, her expression brightened, and she smiled brightly.

"Can I keep feeding Little Qing?" she said.

Chu Yuanqing glanced at the disciplinary committee member being pestered by Charlotte and then looked at the yearning in Little Sakura’s eyes, completely unable to refuse, and could only softly say:

"Even though this restaurant isn’t very crowded, we still need to be careful and not take too long."

Kirimi Miyuki eagerly started to feed, as many scenes in anime show similar moments, like when the female lead opens her lunchbox on the rooftop and feeds the male lead. She used to think this kind of public display of affection was boring and inefficient.

But if the person was Honey Qing, it was completely different.

Chu Yuanqing was mature and serious, like a woman who had seen many hardships, yet she had a pure and innocent side. Even in intimate moments, she still couldn’t shake off her distance and coldness towards the world, along with a deep loneliness.

Of course, this changed a lot after meeting Charlotte, but there were still lingering habits. It was like after being a widow for 17 years, encountering a new love wouldn’t wash away those old sorrows instantly.

And being able to feed her directly, watching her gaze up, taking the chopsticks with her soft lips, and obediently eating like a pet, brought a wonderfully vivid feeling.

Kirimi Miyuki found it hard to stop; she wanted to learn more about her, whether it was the boy from her memories or the person who had experienced life and buried their past. They were treasures she had explored but never fully uncovered.

So even feeding her these simple daily treats, after unlocking them, felt like getting a little closer to her, bringing a heavy sense of satisfaction and a taste of happiness.

Xie Qingxuan wasn’t so poetic; she was the type who wouldn’t touch food with her hands at all. She completely let Honey Qing feed her, her pretty face the size of a palm had a calm expression, cheeks pleasantly full, which made her charming in a different way.

Tang Liuli naturally received her share of food too.

Although she is not a greedy cat, if only the silly dog is fed and not her, this person will definitely pout.

So, dinner turned into a chaotic scene where the Holy Maiden held onto the discipline committee member, Little Sakura fed Honey Qing, and Honey Qing fed the cats and dogs, leaving the waiter and other diners confused.

However, after Charlotte went to get coconut juice from the counter, things returned to normal.

The lovely daughter freed herself from the strong control and took back the power of the discipline committee, immediately making complaints:

"Little Qing, don’t spoil Sister Xie and Liuli too much. Just peeling the crab meat and shrimp is enough."

"As for feeding, I haven’t let Dad feed me since I was eight. Everyone needs to learn to be independent."

"And Sister Miyuki, you keep staring at Little Qing with that… that look while serving her food. It doesn’t look good to outsiders, okay? You clearly promised me not to act so obviously in public!"

Once she finished speaking, the little idols sat quietly and nodded to show they understood.

Xie Qingxuan was still chewing on her food, blinking her innocent eyes and not saying anything.

Chu Yuanqing felt like her daughter had taught her a lesson, her eyes lowered in shame.

When Chu Wang Shu saw that everyone was listening, she wearily concluded:

"In short, everyone eat well, and no more feeding. We are outside, and you wouldn’t want to be in the news before we even have three performances, right?"

As soon as she said this, everyone felt even more uneasy.

They all suddenly remembered the five love locks hanging on Lover Bridge that Charlotte encouraged them to get.

Oh no, if this got out, Little Shu would surely find out about the trick they played that day. Who knows how long she would lecture them about it? Just thinking about it is scary!

But despite their fear, they weren’t willing to sneak back and get the locks from the bridge. In fact, it even gave them a strange thrill.

The feeling of secretly dating behind their teammates’ and fans’ backs was already a little sinful. On top of that, the worry of being discovered because of those "flaws," the guilt towards their fans, and the sweetness of love all mixed together in an extremely twisted way.

Of course, not everyone could understand this feeling.

The golden retriever really enjoys this excitement, but she is not a qualified idol at all, leading to a careless attitude towards her fans. She is indifferent to whether fans leave or if they criticize her, so she feels no guilt.

Once there is no guilt, there is no sense of shame left; all that remains is… pure happiness!

Little Sakura feels the most guilt. If she didn’t know that fans probably realize she is with Honey Qing, she wouldn’t truly be disliked. She thinks she might not be able to sleep.

Tang Liuli is in a balanced state. She wants to return to her fans as an idol and give back to them, so she does care about her fans. However, most of her fans are older women and career-focused fans who are quite laid-back.

In particular, most of her fans come from her time as an actress. As long as she isn’t two-timing, doing drugs, or throwing wild parties, revealing her personal relationship might cause a stir but wouldn’t lead to a big loss of fans, and certainly wouldn’t result in backlash.

Of course, if she were to date a rapper who dropped out of high school, has done drugs, and has a troubled past, that would be a completely different situation, and it would be surprising if her fans didn’t go crazy.

In comparison, if Chu Yuanqing’s relationship is exposed, the only ones suffering would be the other person’s fans. The fans of other young idols wouldn’t just disagree; some might even come out to celebrate with champagne.

But…

"If the lock on Lover Bridge is found, will the whole world guess that Honey Qing is dating four people at once?"

The little idols fell into deep thought and suddenly realized that if this matter got out, it would be much more terrifying than just the news of Chu Yuanqing dating. It would shake the entertainment world and be a huge scandal.

Charlotte, however, was not worried at all.

What is there to be afraid of? If it is really discovered, Little Dream will let me know right away and ask if I want to stop it.

Of course, with Miss Saintess’s love for drama, she probably won’t stop it. She might just ask Esther to manage the opinions, so that her Honey Qing and her friends don’t really get hurt.

Dinner was over.

Everyone strolled in the night and moonlight, listening to their lovely daughter’s scoldings and complaints, and returned to the ancient castle at the top of the mountain.

Chu Yuanqing, tired, finished her shower and lay in bed, blankly staring. She really did not want to go find Charlotte tonight; it could easily turn into the same chaotic situation as yesterday, with one against two.

And…

"How should I explain my relationship with everyone to Little Shu?"

The Pure White Witch was troubled for a while, and then she began to think about something more urgent.

That is, Charlotte’s birthday is only a little over two weeks away, and she needs to start preparing gifts now.

But just like she has a blue-green modifier in her app, Miss Saintess, who is cherished by the Sacred United Country, will never be short of money; it’s not an exaggeration to say she has everything.

So, the option of going to the mall to buy gifts can be skipped.

As for learning how golden retrievers think and wearing revealing clothes to present herself, Charlotte might like it, but how is that different from being forced to wear such clothes to parties? That’s still a no.

While Honey Qing was deep in thought, there came a knock, knock, knock at the door.

When she opened the door, a talented child star, wrapped in a coat and wearing a hood, snuck into the room.

The girl lifted her big, watery green eyes, shyly took off her disguise, and unbuttoned her coat to reveal pointed cat ears, along with a cute black and white maid dress, a matching tail swaying gently behind her.

Then, this Liuli Cat dragged off her fluffy slippers and knelt on the Pure White Witch’s bed, looking at Chu Yuanqing with her soft cat ears twitching, giving a cute and shy smile, and quietly asked:

"Little Qing, do you have any orders for me?"