Chapter 103 Part 2

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Chapter 103 Part 2: Xie Qingxuan’s Turn, Where Miracles and Magic Come at a Price (2)

She thought about how the other person would help her brush her hair in front, fulfill her bedtime request to hear stories, remind her not to overwork herself too much, and occasionally comfort her by gently touching her hair, appearing compassionate and reassuring.

At that moment,

Chu Yuanqing’s cool fingertips, gentle gaze like an elder, curved smile on her lips, tender embrace, the contradictory atmosphere of youthfulness and maturity, storytelling voice as clear as snow, distant whispers like poetry, and the occasional distant gaze when lost in thought…

All these trivial and insignificant details suddenly came crashing down in an overwhelming realization, flooding her consciousness which was previously filled with thoughts of revenge and the stage, squeezing out a strong sense of bitterness and regret, while fireworks of joy exploded in her soul, submerging her entirely.

Ignoring other people’s care actually feels like this.

Being cared for, valued, and appreciated actually feels like this.

Xie Qingxuan was momentarily at a loss, she further confirmed Chu Yuanqing’s special place in her heart, unsure how to face Chu Yuanqing, awkwardly avoiding eye contact, like a child who has done something wrong, her eyes shifting, she said:

"Let’s meet tomorrow, Chen Yining’s group might also challenge us, so arranging it shouldn’t be too difficult."

"And… do you want to rest today?"

Chu Yuanqing blinked, the beautiful girl who seemed aloof and cold on the outside, now looked a bit downcast, even the platinum tips of her hair reflecting the light from the lamp seemed a bit dim, like a golden retriever dog that just begs to be petted.

So cute.

If this child is suggesting a rest, she must have been very tired recently, right?

Chu Yuanqing reached out to pat her head, comforting her:

"Sure, your health is much more important than the stage."

"Training should also balance work and rest, alternating between relaxation and effort makes it easier to achieve results."

Xie Qingxuan’s platinum eyelashes trembled slightly, she obediently lowered her head to allow Chu Yuanqing’s hand to caress her, her usually distant expression now showing a charming and cute side, full of the fresh charm unique to a young girl.

Lastly, this girl, seen as the Great Devil by the show fans, considered a bad woman by the jealous onlookers, and a formidable enemy in Little Sakura’s eyes, unconsciously brushed past like a puppy, resting her head on the other’s lap, completely devoid of any authority.

The girl spoke calmly, saying something similar to being coquettish.

"Can Little Qing touch me? I like it when you touch me, it makes me feel safe."

This completely straight question hit hard in her heart.

Chu Yuanqing felt very maternal.

But in that moment, she weirdly imagined a scene where the green-eyed cat stole her first kiss and smiled while touching his lips with his fingers, along with the words echoing in her ears.

"Little Qing, remember this trick, don’t let other bad women use it on you in the future."

But Qingxuan looked so natural, sometimes silly, and very polite, she didn’t seem like a bad woman at all, right?

Besides, it was just touching her head, didn’t she used to do it every day?

Chu Yuanqing carefully brushed the other person’s hair, watching the fluttering eyelashes and the innocent face, noticing there was no malice in the person, and she slowly relaxed.

That’s right, there aren’t many lesbian women like Liuli, she’s just a special case.

Qingxuan’s open request for hugs might be a trap for straight girls, they probably think it’s normal for girls to hug like this, especially after the intense dancing they did recently.

The more Chu Yuanqing thought about it, the more relieved she felt. She realized she shouldn’t let seeing one green-eyed cat make her think there were green-eyed cats everywhere. That kind of thinking is not good.

So, the hugging continued for ten minutes until Xie Qingxuan decided to let go and end it.

For a while, they both smelled each other’s scent, creating a somewhat ambiguous atmosphere.

Because they were both a bit naive in this regard, they didn’t realize anything was wrong. After going through a routine training, they fell asleep peacefully.

In the middle of the night,

Xie Qingxuan opened her eyes and smelled the cold milky scent of the person next to her, like the fragrance of crushed plum blossoms. Her eyes couldn’t help but get misty, she moistened her lips.

The young girl’s long and slender legs rubbed against each other, listening quietly to Chu Yuanqing’s breathing nearby. With her eyelashes lowered, she hugged herself in a mix of confusion and teenage awkwardness, muttering softly:

"Little Qing smells good."

After a while, she fell asleep exhausted.

…

…

Underground base, control room.

Dream Weaver Rabbit’s crimson eyes reflected all the data of the base for the past three days. Its gaze was fixed on a monitor, as if enjoying something amusing. The curve of its lips almost reached its ears, showing extreme happiness as it laughed heartily.

On the monitor screen were a dozen Grade B contestants who drew the short straw, plotting to eliminate the "burdens" within their team through a fake competition.

Their logic was clear. Before discussing their plan, they naturally complained about the competition rules of "Dazzling Stage," revealing their determination to become idols. Shedding tears, they showed a perfect mix of guilt and confusion before starting to devise their plan and assign tasks.

This was an essential "preparation."

Dream Weaver Rabbit was delighted and applauded, saying:

"Yes, that’s it, that’s the way to make things interesting."

"Extreme selfishness, unwavering idol of domination."

"And the abandoned burdens, in their abandonment, neglect, and deception, gradually nurtured feelings of anger, humiliation, despair, and sorrow. In the end, what kind of flowers could these feelings nourish?"

"Even if what is nurtured is false and ugly, a counterfeit that cannot compare to the real thing, but… the Heart Flow is still the Heart Flow, a miracle that can only bloom and bear fruit through the purity of the heart."

Dream Weaver Rabbit’s crimson eyes became even more ominous, smiling as it looked towards the room that claimed to train and develop the Heart Flow.

Buried underneath the Cube Prison, the Calamity Seeds that had been vivified through self-consumption were locked within metal shells, producing copious amounts of dark and foul yet nearly invisible mist. Through special means, this mist was steamed and transported to the training room.

"You won’t disappoint me, will you?"

"You, the ones who will save the world, the Fuel and Disaster Shell."

The words fell silent.

On the monitor screen, a tired-looking person walked out of the training room with empty eyes.

Liang Xiaoxiao was very tired. The mechanical training in recent days, almost abandoning sleep, and staying in this training room like in a trance, made her temples ache. Even walking out of here felt dizzy, but her face had a hopeful smile.

The development training of [Heart Flow] is effective.

These three days she clearly didn’t sleep much, but her reaction, understanding, and concentration could all increase significantly in a moment, as if time had stopped in a miraculous way.

The program group ignited expensive aromatherapy, paired with special music that stimulates brain waves. They lay in the capsule assisting in entering the subconscious. Each time they walked out, it was a completely new experience.

Even though this feeling would soon fade like dust, the growth that was fixed bit by bit still made Liang Xiaoxiao, who had never experienced such progress, feel genuinely surprised.

What if…

What if she could eventually move away from the ordinary self if she continued like this?

If she masters the Heart Flow, can she become a top idol, standing proudly by that person’s side?

That night, Liang Xiaoxiao relaxed and fell into sleep, but in the deep darkness swirling within her soul, she was dragged into a terrifying nightmare constructed from past memories, struggling in vain to wake up.

Hating her mother, wanting to hit her father, the gossip from neighbors, the bruises on her face at school, the sharp-eyed teacher’s strange glances, and… the only yellow dog that protected her, only to have its head smashed by her father with a stool.

All of this was cruelly unearthed and formed a maze that trapped herself.

Dream Weaver Rabbit looked at Liang Xiaoxiao’s troubled sleeping face and spoke softly as many other contestants were also in a dilemma, saying,

"Miracles and magic come with a price, don’t they?"

"To transcend innate talent and pursue the unattainable, one must first overcome their own inner struggles."

"Even if using the power of the Calamity Seed to create the core of the Heart Flow is undoubtedly a fake, it must at least withstand three Nightmare Corridor challenges; otherwise, the soul cannot align with external magic."

"Next, let me see who the ‘fuel’ is and who the ‘Disaster Shell’ is, who can surpass the calculated probabilities and become… a true witch."

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The next day.

Liang Xiaoxiao broke free from the nightmare, her face pale and sickly. She faintly guessed that this was the side effect of using "Heart Flow," but she still walked firmly towards the gate of hell.

False nightmares are not scary.

It’s scary to miss out on the chance to feel true warmth because of this.

People who lack love often make silly choices and are willing to do anything for something that is not real.

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At noon that day.

Kirimi Miyuki defeated the lead singer duo with "Heart Flow". She looked down on them defiantly, about to stubbornly reject the green-eyed cat, and softly said:

"Do you really think you can outshine Xie Qingxuan now?"

"Tang Liuli, you must really dislike her, just like you dislike me now. Do you want to be defeated by everyone you dislike?"

"Let go of your pointless grudge, join my team, I will teach you the true usage of ‘Heart Flow’. Then, in the next round, we will defeat Xie Qingxuan together, recruit Little Qing into our team, and step onto the stage for the second show!"

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