Chapter 107 Part 2

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Chapter 107 Part 2: The Reason for Stepping Onto the Stage, Other Than You, Is Simply Unnecessary (2)

Darn it, could it be that the idea of sleeping together with the golden retriever actually worked? Otherwise, how could she easily defeat a well-known double A team?

Chu Yuanqing felt a mix of sadness and anger, even thinking in a dark way that she should not have lied to Chen Baijiu, telling him the kiss was a mistake, maybe she could deduct some points and change this horrible situation.

Xie Qingxuan had a completely different mindset now, her heart softened after the self-melting of her Heart Flow, still showing a rebellious and evil nature. It’s not an exaggeration to say that being able to win is normal for her.

Or rather, it’s quite exaggerated for the opponent to score high marks like 8-5 or 75 under these circumstances.

Xie Qingxuan looked up and pointed towards a distant cold and indifferent beauty, her lips moved as she declared with an indifferent tone that trampled on the opponent’s ideals:

"Dream Weaver Rabbit, we demand the player we want to take away—Ji Shuzhu."

Chen Yining’s heart skipped a beat, she pursed her lips, forcibly suppressing the uneasiness rising from deep within her chest, then she looked at her companion beside her, as if seeking reassurance, smiled, and asked softly:

"Little Shuzhu?"

Ji Shuzhu didn’t speak, nor did she look at Chen Yining next to her. She had spoiled her companion too many times, to the point where the colors on her companion were almost fading, unable to bring herself to fully reveal her intentions, repeatedly giving chances.

Only at a secondary rating.

The stage performance was the second time.

At the beginning of the second round of the competition, it was the third time.

Chen Yining should have had a chance to keep her, whether by refusing this PK battle or awakening the "Heart Flow" to defeat the opponent, she could continue to stay by her side.

However, she did not choose the former, and failed again in the latter.

And with failure naturally comes punishment.

Ji Shuzhu took a silent step forward.

Chen Yining didn’t react, her smile froze, instinctively reaching out to hold her hand.

But just touching those cool fingertips, the remaining warmth melted away like the first snow, disappearing without a trace.

——Being pushed away.

Chen Yining’s heart was being eaten away by the poisonous words of fear, the strong feeling of emptiness made her whole body cold, her fingertips trembling, she could only stare blankly as the other person took step after step, walking to the center of the stage, and said the sentence that froze her soul.

"Dream Weaver Rabbit, I agree to join the team on the other side."

Agreed to join? How is that possible? Is it just a misunderstanding?

That’s Ji Shuzhu, the childhood friend she has known for 15 years, the inseparable friend who is like family, the partner she promised to step onto the world stage with, the one who understands her more than her own parents, cares for her more, and loves her more… like family.

How could someone like her abandon herself and choose someone else?

It’s a joke, it’s fake, this kind of thing can’t happen.

Chen Yining’s pillar in her heart crumbled all of a sudden, a strong sense of suffocation engulfing her whole body like a tsunami, deep-seated fear flooding in, a bewildering monster devouring her flesh.

So scary, so scary, so scary.

It’s impossible to imagine what it would be like without Little Shuzhu by her side.

Miss’s face is bright and beautiful, often showing a proud and confident smile.

But now, the girl looked very pale and fragile, like delicate porcelain cracking. Even though she tried hard to hold back her emotions, it was clear that her spirit was shaken. She could hardly breathe and said, shaking her head:

"Little Shuzhu, don’t joke around. Aren’t we the best partners?"

"It’s just a little setback. We can bounce back, right? Didn’t we promise each other?"

Ji Shuzhu looked back calmly, swallowing her sorrows, conflicts, and soft feelings. With an almost indifferent and firm tone, she gently interrupted:

"Little Ning, I’ve said before, let’s keep our promises until they come true. Otherwise, it will be embarrassing if we fail, right?"

Chen Yining was stunned.

The childhood promise had always been her sacred belief, something she cherished and never wanted to tarnish. Every time she mentioned the promise, she would be happy, as if showcasing her most precious treasure.

But now… was it embarrassing to Little Shuzhu? Were the promises not important after all? Did it not matter if it was me or not?

Why? It shouldn’t be like this. When did things change?

The world felt like it was falling apart, with things breaking and constant loud noises. Inside, everything felt ruined and empty, filled with complicated emotions like anger, sadness, and despair, making the mind a jumbled mess.

Chen Yining looked confused, her voice hoarse:

"So, are all those things fake?"

Ji Shuzhu stayed silent.

She wanted to say, "You mean a lot to me, and our promises are like treasures."

She wanted to say, "I left to protect my feelings for you from fading away. I wish I could stay by your side forever."

She wanted to say, "Don’t look so sad and upset. It doesn’t suit a proud and dazzling girl like you. Just smile."

Ji Shuzhu had so much more to say, but couldn’t get the words out.

If Little Ning told the truth, she would only feel guilty and doubt herself even more, making it harder to reach the "Heart Flow".

Moreover, being such a troublesome and beyond-help person like myself, will eventually be consumed by super-amnesia and self-destruct. There’s no need to continue being the other person’s burden, it’s better to take this opportunity and break free completely.

Although there will be brief moments of breakdown and pain, after that, Little Ning will be free. She won’t have to force herself to be an idol or work so hard, and she won’t grieve for her bleak future anymore.

But… I didn’t know it would hurt so much doing this.

Over the years, she thought she had almost lost all human emotions.

Yet, at the moment of hurting Chen Yining, all emotions forcefully surged back. It felt like intense emotions burning through the empty void, like sharp swords clashing in her flesh and blood, squeezing out a profound and painful sorrow.

It was like another complete, emotionally rich Ji Shuzhu, striving to grow out of this body, breaking through bones and flesh, to speak heartfelt words.

Ji Shuzhu took a deep breath, experiencing this emotion almost masochistically. Her palm unconsciously clenched tight, nails digging into her flesh, only then she dared to look at the distant plum blossom, staring at the hope still lingering in the person’s eyes, silent for a while before saying:

"Well, it’s all fake."

As her words fell, the whole room fell silent.

The silent heavy hammer fell with a loud crash, shattering vows like ashes scattered.

"I understand."

In Chen Yining’s rosy eyes, the flickering light went out, sparkling tears overflowed and silently dripped down, she stood quietly, silently, and lonely in place.

The pride and stubbornness deep in Miss Chen Yining’s bones made her refuse to show weakness, perhaps because of this, she could still hide her fragility, not even showing any distress when crying, instead, there was a lonely and fragile elegance.

Ji Shuzhu pursed her lips and remained silent, she should turn and leave, should be more decisive, more cruel, but it was the first time she saw Little Ning like this, the first time she saw her so sad, as if Little Ning was about to disappear.

It’s strange, her heart was about to break, if she didn’t do something soon, her eyes might turn red too.

Ji Shuzhu spoke softly:

"Chen Yining, why did you step onto the stage?"

"When you find a reason other than me, then come find me."

Chen Yining woke up as if from a dream, whispering to herself:

"Came to find you?"

Ji Shuzhu spoke indifferently, voicing a lie:

"You just said we are the best partners, but the truth is we lost. Our years of understanding each other were defeated by a team that has only known each other for a month, with one member even having learned to dance for just a month."

"In this situation, do you still think we are the best partners?"

Chen Yining couldn’t argue.

No matter the reason, they lost to the other team.

This undeniable defeat was the main reason for the current situation.

Ji Shuzhu spoke selfish words:

"The result is everything, the victory or defeat on stage is everything."

"I won’t wait for you anymore. Even if it’s not you, it’s okay. As long as I can stand on the highest stage, it’s fine. It doesn’t matter if someone else achieves this dream."

"Little Ning, from the moment I joined ‘Dazzling Stage’, I don’t plan to wait for you anymore."

"If you really want me, then… come and fight for me."

Ji Shuzhu stopped speaking, too scared to look at Chen Yining now. She turned and walked to the winner’s position, sadness in her eyes. She hesitated for a moment, then followed Xie Qingxuan, leaving the stage.

Chen Yining stood still, watching the other person’s figure disappear. Her expression was confused, holding her empty chest, she whispered:

"The only reason to step on stage is because of you, and no other reason is needed."

"Is it not enough just for you?"

The complicated, pent-up, and paranoid emotions, nurtured and fermented over ten years, finally converged in this sentence. The terrifying wave of emotions swept through the empty stage.

The girl’s soul seemed to be filled with a sea of fire, her deep red eyes shining like magma, as if breathing the air around her turned the world black and white in an unbelievable way.

Chen Yining’s eyes looked empty, and she whispered to herself:

"Ji Shuzhu, I will snatch you back and make you… only mine."