Chapter 100 Part 2

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Chapter 100 Part 2: Little Qing, I Will Steal You Away (2)

Ji Shuzhu once faced an extreme sasaeng fan. Although the bodyguard arrived just in time, her ankle was still splashed with sulfuric acid, leaving behind a scar—a bright red reminder of the incident, resembling a burn.

Through medical intervention with liquid nitrogen, aurora therapy, and medication, the scar faded almost entirely. But the injury itself wasn’t what truly mattered.

What mattered was the regret she felt at that moment, one so startling it surprised even herself.

If only he had hidden a knife or a gun instead.

Would she then be able to leave without hesitation?

Once this thought emerged, it couldn’t be stopped—not even when Chen Yining came to visit her in the hospital.

It was then that Ji Shuzhu realized: she couldn’t wait for Little Ning any longer.

For the next three years, she traveled the world under the guise of a breakup, visiting idol stages as a form of escape. At first, it worked. Watching the popular idol group, Heart Flow, brought her temporary solace.

But that was only as an audience member. She wasn’t on stage with them, basking in the light of the top idols. And as their performances became harder to access, her fragile solution unraveled.

At her breaking point, Dazzling Stage appeared—a lifeline, the most reliable one yet. With this program, she believed she could meet the dazzling teammate she longed for.

Ji Shuzhu lowered her gaze to the young woman beside her, who was blushing furiously. Suppressing the turmoil inside, she whispered:

“Little Ning, this will truly be the last time.

I’ll endure it once more. I’ll give you everything—my time, my energy, my soul—to help you create the perfect routine. I’ll dance with you on stage and take us all the way to victory.

So please… don’t fail me.”

Chen Yining, oblivious to the storm of emotions behind those words, was captivated by the uncharacteristic affection. Her blush deepened, and with a soft, careful motion, she hugged her friend’s waist.

This version of her—delicate, almost bashful—was a rare departure from her usual pride and dominance.

“I’ll try my best, Little Shuzhu,” she stammered.

“I’ve never slacked off. I know I can do it. I’ll complete our—”

Ji Shuzhu pressed a finger gently to her lips, cutting her off.

The room fell silent.

A wave of sadness washed over her.

Chen Yining was supposed to be free—driving fast cars, riding horses, playing the piano, stirring up the financial district, capturing lion herds on the grasslands. She should’ve been exploring the world, carefree and proud.

Instead, she had given up everything for a verbal promise, choosing to become an idol—a path her family dismissed as insignificant. She worked tirelessly, day and night, without complaint.

She wasn’t meant to be tied down like this.

Yet here they were, both feeling wronged, both seeking compromises, both unknowingly torturing each other.

Ji Shuzhu’s eyes clouded with emptiness.

For a fleeting moment, she thought: If I’m going to be the bad guy, maybe it’s better to step away sooner.

But she shook the thought aside. Letting go of her embrace, she slipped back into her usual composed demeanor and spoke softly:

“Let’s talk about this when it becomes reality, Little Ning.”

Chen Yining nodded earnestly, her mind already turning to the next steps.

Meanwhile, the half-minute hug sent the online audience into a frenzy:

“Sob, sob, Day and Night Book lives on!”

“Hehehe, their chemistry is too spicy! They’re practically soulmates!”

But while Day and Night Book fans celebrated, Meet You in the Mist fans weren’t as cheerful. After seeing Chu Yuanqing’s pairing with Xie Qingxuan, their spirits dimmed, and they retreated into quiet sadness.

“Usually, no matter who Little Sakura teams up with, as long as they face Honey Qing, there’s still hope to be in the same team. But if Honey Moon joins… it’s unpredictable.”

Although no one could fully decipher the relationship between Chu Yuanqing and Chu Wang Shu, their interactions seemed special. Fans shifted from shipping them as friends to imagining a mother-daughter bond, adding an abstract layer of sentimentality to their dynamic.

This raised a poignant question:

If Chu Yuanqing beats the Cherry Blossom Team, will she choose her daughter or her friend?

On stage, the contestants had just finished their solo dances.

Dream Weaver Rabbit clapped his hands, a sly smile spreading across his face, and made an announcement that shook everyone:

“To make the advancement process more intense and realistic, starting today, your dormitories will be shuffled. You’ll move into shared rooms with your assigned teammates in the C1 area.”

The room buzzed with energy as the mascot continued:

“In C1, two-person teams will share a room. In B1, it’s three people. And in A1, four. Each time you advance, you’ll move into a new dorm with more roommates. But if you lose, you move back.”

The audience erupted in excitement:

“With this new rule, the competition is going to get fierce. Snagging a popular player means more attention and screen time. The stakes are sky-high now!”

Among the contestants, reactions varied.

The green-eyed cat widened its eyes in shock as the “win-win-win” halo above its head shattered to pieces.

Liang Xiaoxiao bit her lip, unsure of what to do. From now on, she had no say in Chu Yuanqing’s choices.

Meanwhile, Kirimi Miyuki’s eyes gleamed with determination. Selfish desires burned brightly, and her teammate beside her mirrored the same ambition. Both whispered silently to themselves:

Little Qing, I will take you away.