Chapter 268

Chapter 268: Tang Liuli: Am I Little Shu’s Mother?

At 8:30 PM, on the second floor of the castle, a talented child star lay on her soft bed. As a night owl who often suffered from insomnia, she kicked her fair little legs in the air, her green eyes sparkling with joy as she scrolled through her phone.

The socially anxious cat was very happy; today she finally got to cuddle with Honey Qing!

This time is different from before. She has skillfully mastered the correct use of the cat ears and tail and will definitely not be easily taken down by Honey Qing, giving that bad woman—Charlotte—a chance!

Yes, everything is ready.

As a former actress and a current idol, she habitually takes care of her appearance. She returned to her room at seven o’clock to take a shower and completed the following complicated steps: cleansing her face, using toner, serum, eye cream, and moisturizer, then taking care of her lips and applying body lotion.

Normally, after completing this routine, she could go to sleep, but if she was going to meet Honey Qing, she had to put in more effort and thought, such as choosing perfume; it couldn’t be too light or too strong and had to complement the scents of her body wash, body lotion, and shampoo.

The Hermes Nile Garden is nice, while Burberry’s Pink Romance is more suitable for the evening. Miller Harris’s Afternoon Count is a bit like iced milk tea, bringing a refreshing, watery feeling, which fits well with the hot summer days.

These tricky little details can sometimes decide success or failure!

Of course, it’s even more important to choose the right outfit for the meeting.

If she wears pajamas, it would look too ordinary and lack character. On the other hand, if she wears something too revealing, it would be overshadowed by the stunning figure of the golden retriever, easily leading the other person to think, "Wouldn’t Little Xuan look even hotter in that?"

So, she needs to find her own strengths, highlight her unique features and charms, focus on what stands out, and amplify it to create her own special advantage.

Tang Liuli made a very smart choice last time.

After all, even though she feels shy and insecure, as a former superstar, she knows she is really cute, which is why she chose the cat girl maid outfit, paired with leg rings and suspenders, and even put a remote control in the leg ring, playfully showing off her innocence.

As for today, the green-eyed cat learned from the last magic supplement and reading Honey Qing’s true feelings that she still hasn’t grown tired of this cat girl maid outfit, so she only planned to change to a double ponytail hairstyle and a different maid outfit with a few details changed.

This little cleverness that only makes people think it’s cute is one of the charms of many girls.

Of course, what really touches the heart is the contrast of Liuli Cat being clearly timid and passive, yet still willing to make an effort for the other person.

Tang Liuli herself doesn’t realize this; she has already prepared everything for their meeting and is currently looking online for tips for lesbians, determined not to be outdone by the annoying playboys in creativity.

However, while looking, she often gets distracted by other interesting content and accidentally clicks on something, wasting a lot of time.

For example, just a moment ago, she wanted to search for various finger techniques for shy cats, but suddenly saw a message about "Qing Ci Li Qu," and couldn’t help but click on it, only to find fans praising how well she and Honey Qing skated together, full of chemistry.

For a moment, Liuli Cat, who has almost never been praised – referring to how well she and Honey Qing match – felt like she had discovered something wonderful, like finding catnip, and quickly swelled with joy like a pufferfish.

The girl’s eyes sparkled, and her pink lips couldn’t help but curve upward, instinctively wanting to find more flattering comments.

To avoid being bullied by other CP fans, the clever cat chose to click into the "Qing Ci Li Qu" super topic.

Thus, the perfect comfort zone welcomed her.

"I’ve seen professional bloggers on the video site analyze it, and Liuli definitely has trained skills. In those few minutes of roller moves, she showcased true professional-level talent; I just wonder what else she has secretly learned."

The green-eyed cat’s vanity was greatly satisfied.

Haha, her CP fans aren’t so useless after all; by cutting out those annoying bad comments, the people in the "Qing Ci Li Qu" are actually quite lovely!

Tang Liuli felt happy; she quietly noted these people’s IDs and decided that if she saw these IDs praising herself and Honey Qing in the future, she would give out a few inexpensive gifts like an iPhone 15 as rewards during fan giveaway events.

The green-eyed cat continued to watch; she would treat this as mental nourishment and turn it all into motivation to adore Honey Qing in her dreams.

Hmm, this could also be seen as a way to give back to the CP fans!

"Liuli’s pottery skills are amazing; it feels even more impressive than some handmade bloggers! ❤️❤️❤️"

Tang Liuli quickly caught the key words. She scrolled back, read carefully for a moment, then realized what had happened. She immediately showed an excited smile and couldn’t help but cheer:

"Yay! Is Honey Qing really chosen for a photo shoot?"

Wait!

The green-eyed cat hadn’t been happy for long when she seriously recognized a key issue: If Honey Qing does a photo shoot, doesn’t that mean more people will see her beautiful side that even she hasn’t seen?

No way! While enjoying alone is not as good as sharing joy, how could a girlfriend be shared? You are not Honey Qing’s little wife!

The girl awkwardly rolled on the bed, burying her head in the pillow, feeling a bittersweet ache inside.

Even though she never spoke about it, she always cared about Honey Qing’s wedding dress endorsement; no matter how insecure she felt, she would still have possessive feelings for someone she liked.

Even now, thinking about so many people seeing Honey Qing in a wedding dress—pure and untouched, like a goddess arriving, radiating a holy and loving beauty—still makes her envious.

So, when Chu Yuanqing thought about taking pictures for magazines, she felt a bittersweet sense of sharing a treasure with the audience through many beautiful and brand-new styles.

"No, we must find out what type of magazine Honey Qing will be shooting!"

"Anyway… we absolutely cannot go for that strange style of photoshoot like Dongliu Island!"

Tang Liuli imagined that scene a little, and her cute face turned bright red.

The magazines from Dongliu Island surely teach about fashion and express style ideas, but what really leaves an impression on people is the pile of suggestive and risqué photos.

Little Sakura understood this best; in Dongliu Island, idols are at the bottom of the entertainment world. Before the launch of the "Dazzling Stage" project, even national-level idols would shoot such suggestive photos, and the suggestive nature was absolutely not low.

The scenes are either beds, bathtubs, outdoor pools, or sunny living rooms, and the clothes they wear are either sheer enough to show their curves or are simply underwear, swimsuits, or hot pants. The focus of the photos knows where to capture the beauty, highlighting the best curves and angles.

This kind of thing always has an audience.

Back then, Little Sakura, with her slender figure and looks, was naturally approached by the company to try this out. However, her stubborn personality meant if she were willing to start with suggestive photos, she wouldn’t have struggled so much.

From here, we can see why the stage is a dream that idols long for. Compared to other dark and blurry ways of becoming famous, it shines so brightly and seems so far away.

Even if you become famous because of the stage, you still have to return to where you once looked down on.

Tang Liuli doesn’t think Honey Qing would be forced to take risqué photos.

Come on, "Dazzling Stage" is not a normal product of the capital. It’s a show to select and train magical girls, and as an already grown magical girl, Honey Qing has a very special status, so it doesn’t make sense for her to cause a scene like in the entertainment circle.

But what if she had to take wedding photos?!

The green-eyed cat is already jealous; she puffed up in anger and excitedly scrolled through her phone, quickly finding news about this on the "Dazzling Stage" official website.

Basically, it means that Chu Yuanqing was chosen by a fan for the grand prize, and the specific content for the magazine shoot will be decided based on fan opinions, along with a form for suggestions.

Since it was also posted on Weibo, the comment section was full of diverse responses.

Chu Yuanqing’s Weibo fans are close to thirty million, and the active fan ratio is very high, completely drowning out the doubts from other idol fans. The comments were full of excitement, praise, and congratulations, with suggestions made with incredible enthusiasm, showing that everyone wanted to play "Miracle Honey Qing."

Qipao, wedding dress, knight’s outfit, suit, evening gown, princess dress…

Rui Li, Korean style, unisex, punk, office lady, Lolita, street style, bohemian…

The charm of the Pure White Witch is so enchanting that no fan wants to limit her beauty; almost everyone wants her to try on everything, and there aren’t many who think of it in a suggestive way.

Even though they may go a little wild, true fans who have seen her on stage will only joke about it, but they simply cannot bear to see their beloved idol cross any lines.

"Love is restraint; this time I will not make any inappropriate comments ❤️❤️❤️!"

The socially anxious kitty, after seeing all the wild comments, was furious. She felt that these bad people were coveting her wife, which was very despicable.

But judging by the official stance of "Dazzling Stage," it is highly likely that Honey Qing will be featured in fashion magazines.

After all, going for cosplay and crossing lines would only lower the standards of this global project, while some classic sci-fi movies might have a collaboration.

For example, bouquets for space, wedding dresses resembling the galaxy under the starry sky, and rose-scented perfumes with a pastoral charm—these filming themes could link up with many international brands.

Moreover, they will also ask Chu Yuanqing for her opinion, so… perhaps the Dream Weaver Rabbit has already contacted her and is planning things?

The green-eyed cat became very alert; this won’t do. She knows how easily Chu Yuanqing can be tricked, and it’s possible that the red-eyed rabbit could easily convince her to agree to some strange filming themes!

Tang Liuli felt a bit anxious when she thought of this. She quickly sent a message to Chu Yuanqing, then put on her little shoes and a coat to cover her maid outfit, and walked out with a tap-tap-tap towards her friend’s room.

However, two minutes later, the green-eyed cat looked at the empty room of Honey Qing and fell into deep thought.

"Little Qing hasn’t replied to my message, and it doesn’t show as read. Is she busy with something else?"

Tang Liuli sensed that something was wrong. She could smell the trouble caused by a bad woman; the incredible wisdom in her blood and soul began to awaken. Without much thought, she quickly pulled up her friend list, opened the chat with Xie Qingxuan, and typed:

"Little Xuan, what are you doing now?"

Soon enough, the read receipt appeared, and the golden retriever replied:

"I’m watching the movie that Liuli recommended last time. Is there a problem?"

At that moment, the clever reasoning cat understood the answer. After she replied to the message, she murmured to herself:

"Little Xuan can be eliminated as a suspect. Even if she is with Honey Qing, she wouldn’t lie to anyone."

"So, the only ones left are Miyuki and Charlotte!"

The girl sent messages to both of them, then walked outside. The light danced in her green eyes, as if the quiet atmosphere of an ancient forest rose and fell with magic, creating a wave of emotion called "Emotional bond" that surged like a tide beneath her feet.

The green-eyed cat suddenly understood another use of "Heart Flow." In the past, she could empathize with others’ emotions and senses within a certain range, which was essentially about exploring and even linking souls.

At the same time, after understanding the limits of magic, she realized that actively pouring magic could greatly enlarge the range of her exploration.

In other words, unlike regular spying, all she had to do was infuse her magic and carefully sense, allowing her to search the castle for anyone doing something bad behind her back, a skill worthy of catching a cheater!

This was Tang Liuli’s first time using "Heart Flow" this way.

The girl was amazed to discover that she could see the person she was connected to from a higher perspective. This was different from seeing a sky full of stars on stage; it was a clearer and more direct view.

To be exact, she saw other people’s souls.

For example, Xie Bao’s soul was as black as a deep abyss, yet it was not murky; it was so pure that it could swallow light, but also seemed as innocent as an angel, creating a strange impression.

The soul of her lovely daughter was even more surprising; its outer shell was a blue-green like phosphorus, faintly carrying Charlotte’s essence. The core was unclear, as if wrapped tightly, like a blue whale hidden deep in the ocean, sometimes revealing the northern lights in the snow, and sometimes shining like a brilliant rainbow.

"Do Little Shu and Charlotte have a connection? Why is her soul so special? By the way, this child wouldn’t happen to have the surname Uchiha, would she? You know, the kind that can awaken the sharingan anytime?"

The green-eyed cat was greatly shocked; she did not understand what the colors of the souls meant, but she sensed something was off, as she caught many familiar and warm scents, even… the scent of everyone and herself.

This feeling was so wonderful that she lost her desire to catch anyone in the act.

Tang Liuli murmured:

"Parallel worlds, the Stone of Destiny, Chu Yuanying, Chu Yuanqing, and Charlotte and everyone."

"So, we… can’t possibly be Little Shu’s mom, can we?"

And just as this astonishing thought arose, it was fiercely denied and extinguished by her.

The girl even began to doubt her own wisdom for the first time; she felt that sometimes people must hold back their imagination, or else the once harmonious circle of friends around her would become more chaotic than a twisted pastry.

Tang Liuli no longer looked at the lovely soul of her daughter; she shifted her attention to the last object she could explore in her range. Unlike before, once the connection was made, her vision spun wildly, as if embraced by boundless enthusiasm, and a wonderful fragrance filled her nostrils before the scenery appeared.

It was a marvelous impression that went beyond smell and filled the senses, containing the coolness of water, a harmony of citrus, tea, and blackcurrant, blended with the softness of a girl and the incredible beauty of a fairyland.

What finally appeared visually was the shining opal in the lake, with a pure blue base that seeped out a golden-red glow, and a hint of transparency ran through this gem called the soul, just like the morning sun and the evening sun.

This is…

"Sister Charlotte?"

Tang Liuli spoke the name of The Last Diva almost instinctively, without thinking; her gaze was unfocused, and her expression was dazed.

Those unreasonable memories felt like dry leaves blown up by strong winds in the mountains, rustling in her mind, and they froze in those kaleidoscopic, tearful eyes that left her feeling sad.

How wonderful, the sound of the campfire began to echo in my ears again.

While the green-eyed cat was lost in memories, thinking about what birthday gift to give.

Charlotte was already standing next to him. She looked at this silly cat peeking at her soul and felt no anger at all. Instead, she naturally took his little hand and said with a warm smile:

"Don’t just stand here silly, come on, I’ll take you to find Little Qing and Miyuki. They really need your help right now."

Tang Liuli lowered her head and didn’t speak, feeling a bit shy to look at Charlotte. Deep down, her guilt about The Last Diva was so clear, like a tiny needle stabbing her heart, bringing sharp pain and awkward regret. She took a deep breath and asked hesitantly:

"Sister Charlotte, did you promise me something outrageous before?"

Charlotte gently patted the green-eyed cat’s head and said with a smile:

"No, Liuli has always been the most understanding, hasn’t she?"

"You are the kind of junior who would risk everything for what you believe in, and as your senior, it’s only natural for me to respond to that awareness, right?"

The Last Diva certainly knew what the other person was talking about.

Once, to follow the plan made with "Blood of Sighs," she had to personally kill Tang Liuli, who had gone through many lives, to untangle the confusing timeline.

The Tang Liuli of that time knew very well how heavy, cruel, and unreasonable this request was for Charlotte. She understood that Charlotte would be very sad and would force herself to agree out of respect for her own awareness.

But she still said those words, "Sister Charlotte, please kill me."

Seeing the shy cat lost in memory, Charlotte felt a bit worried.

The memories of the first playthrough were so heavy that even someone like her, who was usually cheerful, could get lost in certain moments. Not to mention someone like Liuli, who had a sensitive and delicate nature.

No, I must find a way!

The Last Diva thought for a moment and suddenly came up with a brilliant idea. She quickly picked up her pace and brought Tang Liuli to the entrance of the Mortal Realm Barrier, turning back to look at her and asking seriously:

"Liuli, I have a favor to ask you, is that okay?"

Tang Liuli raised her head in confusion. She looked at Charlotte’s serious expression and quickly nodded in agreement.

Charlotte smiled brightly and pushed the green-eyed cat into the Mortal Realm Barrier. She watched as the cat fell into the illusionary sea of flames before it could be scared, gently caught by the Pure White Ode, and joined in the cocoon.

"Liuli, don’t be afraid. Inside there are Miyuki and Honey Qing. They are currently working hard to forge some powerful weapons, but their teamwork still needs improvement."

"So, I need you to use Heart Flow to connect the senses of Miyuki and Little Qing. That way, their cooperation will be seamless, like one master craftsman."

Miss Saintess beamed with pride, speaking in a tone that said, "Aren’t I super smart?" with a serious face.

"During this process, Little Qing will also run low on magic, so Liuli, you will need to replenish her magic."

"You see, Miyuki has used up her magic, so you will need to replenish it from there."

"What do you think? Our team is amazing; we can hold a fun party while getting very serious work done!"