Chapter 101 Part 1

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Chapter 101 Part 1: Heart Flow Exercise Method (1)

After Dream Weaver Rabbit made the announcement, the participants were filled with mixed emotions.

It was clear that many high-level players who had drawn Grade F or Grade D faced the unfortunate situation of needing to increase their popularity, inadvertently dragging others down as they tried to navigate the current challenges.

Of course, there were always ways to balance things out.

For some players who had developed real emotional connections, this new rule felt more like a forced long-distance relationship punishment, which could be more terrifying than just falling behind in popularity.

It hurts… it really hurts!

A dark cloud loomed over Tang Liuli’s head. Imaginary thunder rumbled in her ears as she felt like she’d been struck by lightning. Her face went pale, and she nearly crumbled under Lin Baor’s startled gaze, on the verge of shattering into pieces.

The sweet-looking Lin Baor hesitated for a moment before speaking up.

“Um… are you okay?”

Tang Liuli flinched, but quickly shook her head, trying to look strong. She glanced at Lin Baor, attempting to act tough, like a prickly hedgehog.

Confidently flicking her hair, she sniffed and said firmly, “I’m fine, just changing dormitories… it’s no big deal.”

“It’s just… just that I won’t be hearing bedtime stories anymore, but it doesn’t matter.”

Lin Baor blinked, “…?”

She seemed genuinely concerned.

And why did this former child star now seem like a shy ghost, afraid of society?

Thinking about it, Lin Baor couldn’t help but glance at Chu Yuanqing, who was still in a bad mood, and for a brief moment, she admired her beauty. A sense of nostalgia briefly hit her.

If Chu Yuanqing were her roommate, it would make sense, given that Chu Yuanqing had a charm that made people want to be close to her without even realizing it.

Tang Liuli’s words made her feel even more sorrowful, and her heart felt a pang of pain.

In truth, Tang Liuli’s mental health and insomnia had greatly improved since she activated the “Heart Flow” for the first time yesterday. But what made her truly sad was not losing bedtime stories. It was the fact that the “bad woman,” Xie Qingxuan, was about to spend some alone time with Chu Yuanqing—this filled her with great distress!

After reflecting and practicing spiritually the night before, Tang Liuli no longer saw Chu Yuanqing as just a source of motherly affection, or as a figure of comfort, or even as an abstract being like a succubus, goddess, or angel.

Upon reviewing her deceitful actions with kisses, she felt deeply ashamed and guilty, which led to a painful realization.

When did I become a lesbian?

In an attempt to explore this, she secretly watched lesbian films like Portrait of a Lady on Fire, Blue Is the Warmest Color, and Adele’s Life, even viewing strange lesbian movies in her private practice room, projecting them onto a massive screen.

Yet, through it all, she remained calm. She felt no sense of approval or desire; it was simply boring.

But the moment she imagined the actors as Chu Yuanqing, the tranquility of her heart was shattered, as though a tsunami had crashed into her.

Through her fingertips, she grasped some of the beauty of youth and gained profound insights. After sorting through her emotions and thoughts, she reached a final conclusion.

She’s not a lesbian… she just likes Chu Yuanqing!

Yes, her choice of partner and sexual orientation wasn’t defined by pretty girls with maternal qualities. It was simply because she liked Chu Yuanqing—because of the unique qualities she admired in her, and the experiences she had with her.

Thus, aside from this, it was also fair to say that Tang Liuli was straight.

After all… even Xie Qingxuan, who was nearly perfect in every way, appeared to her as just a troublemaking woman with a large chest.

This change in perception made her react strongly to the new rules set by Dream Weaver Rabbit.

Darn it! She had just realized that she liked Chu Yuanqing. How could she now watch her happily spend time with someone else, in their own world?

Did life really have to turn “green” just because your eyes were green and shiny?

Tang Liuli, the green-eyed cat, was anxious. She couldn’t think of any excuse for herself. Her once unshakable wisdom was now stuck, unable to lift her spirits. She could only desperately whisper to herself, “winwinwin.”

On the other hand, Liang Xiaoxiao was lost in her own thoughts, her eyes empty as she self-mocked. Unlike Tang Liuli, she wasn’t pretty or cute, and she hadn’t had such a luxurious past experience. She didn’t have the skills to reach Grade A, nor the mysterious “Heart Flow” ability that top idols possessed.

Her teammates were no different from her, which made the idea of challenging Chu Yuanqing’s team feel like an invitation to humiliation. They wouldn’t even entertain a challenge from her, meaning she wouldn’t get to be in the same dormitory as Chu Yuanqing.

Unless she hoped that Chu Yuanqing didn’t advance too quickly, maybe she could run into her by chance in the cafeteria.

The black despair in Liang Xiaoxiao’s eyes spread like needles pricking her, and intense pain filled her chest. She tried to take deep breaths, control her expression, and restrain herself, but she was overwhelmed by a crushing sense of loss. Her hands and feet grew ice-cold.

It’s because of my own greed.

She shouldn’t have wished to spend more time with Chu Yuanqing. She shouldn’t have believed that staying on the “Dazzling Stage” would somehow keep their distance manageable. It was this naive thought that had led to the current sense of loss.

Yes, a gentle and excellent girl like her should be soaring like a bird in the sky—not curled up in her nest on the ground, sleeping soundly.

Chu Yuanqing hadn’t drifted away from her… she had simply returned to where she belonged.

Liang Xiaoxiao’s will collapsed, as though she were falling into an abyss. As Xie Qingxuan had said, her struggle seemed futile, embarrassing, and pitiful.

At that moment, Dream Weaver Rabbit’s voice floated over the air, faintly but clearly:

“Of course, changing to a new dormitory also has its benefits.”

“To give low-rated players some hope of a comeback, the program team has specially added a location to assist in awakening the ‘Heart Flow.’”

Like a fish caught on a hook, Liang Xiaoxiao was jolted from her gloomy thoughts. She raised her head and caught sight of the sky, her heart pounding as her gaze met Dream Weaver Rabbit’s crimson eyes.

Dream Weaver Rabbit spread its arms wide, smiling warmly at all the participants. With a tone full of allure, it said:

“Yes, you heard right. It’s the incredible state that only a few idols can master, a special skill called ‘Heart Flow,’ which can significantly enhance your stage presence.”

“In the grand scheme of creating an epic girl group for ‘Dazzling Stage,’ extensive research has been done on this unique state that has been mastered by only a few idols over the years.”

“At this stage, methods have been developed to unlock the potential of the human body.”

As Dream Weaver Rabbit’s words echoed, the entire crowd erupted in excitement.

Not just the contestants who couldn’t see their way forward, but even Chen Yining, who was at the top of the popularity rankings, was visibly shaken, her interest piqued.