Chapter 118 Part 2

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Chapter 118 Part 2: Father-Daughter Bonding, Tang Liuli’s Turn (2)

But that’s not the main point.

The main point is the green-eyed cat hiding behind Chu Wang Shu. It was startled by the hug, making the bond between mother and daughter even stronger.

Simply put, it doubled the excitement.

Tang Liuli’s legs felt hot, her thighs were getting numb, and her calves trembled. Her shoes slipped on the ground, moving towards each other, almost knocking her knees together, but she managed to stay on her feet without falling.

“Ha… ha… hahaha, I just slipped a little.”

The green-eyed cat ignored Little Sakura’s strange glance, tried to hide its embarrassment with tough words, and struggled to stand up, pretending to be a fierce paper tiger.

Oh no, I need to go to the bathroom.

No, I can’t go yet. I haven’t talked to Mother Qing. How can I go early?

Chu Wang Shu blinked, not realizing how her childhood idol had changed because of her “real mom”. She was lost in the closeness with Chu Yuanqing, inhaling the sweet scent of flowers from her hair, feeling happy and loved, with a satisfied smile on her lips.

So it’s like how much I miss Qing Qing, does Qing Qing miss me a lot too?

Sob, Mother Qing is so wonderful!

Chu Wang Shu felt lonely these days, with both her teammates off shooting endorsements. Left by herself, she could only rehearse song lyrics and practice dancing, feeling a bit empty over the next two or three days.

Even though she had roommates from the B1 zone, they couldn’t really connect. They were polite to each other in front of the camera, but with conflicting interests in the current competition format, meaningful conversations were out of the question.

As for entertainment, “Dazzling Stage” indeed pays attention to the comfort of the contestants.

Despite having a new dormitory area, the play equipment was still plentiful, which she, coming from a poor family, had never experienced before.

But realizing that everyone around you is succeeding while you’re still stuck in the same place can easily throw you off balance. Going out to play will only amplify that anxiety.

So, she could only read and study boringly, complete some art assignments, learn music theory, correct her sometimes shaky singing voice, practice dancing and reciting lyrics, like a spinning top turning, and soon two days had passed.

If it weren’t for Chu Yuanqing, she would’ve definitely visited the development studio of Heart Flow for a few days.

Now, the negative emotions that had built up over the past few days dissipated in this embrace, transforming into a powerful source of motivation.

Well, even if it is for Mother Qing, she must practice hard to prove her recent progress on stage!

When Chu Yuanqing held her adorable daughter, she felt an extremely rich and precious sensation in her spirit, as if cradling the world’s only treasure. With a warm feeling in her heart, she took a deep breath, patted her daughter’s head, released her hands, and asked:

“Have you been eating well recently?”

Chu Wang Shu blinked and replied:

“Yes, I’ve been eating well.”

Chu Yuanqing kept asking:

“Will the training be too hard? What’s it like being with Miyuki and Liuli? Do you think there’ll be any conflicts?”

Kirimi Miyuki felt a bit nervous upon hearing this. Her possessiveness radar had never gone off because of Honey Moon, but that didn’t mean Little Qing and Honey Moon didn’t get along.

On the contrary, their relationship was so good that it resembled that of a mother and daughter, with a kind of familial beauty that made it impossible to feel any jealousy.

Because of this, Chu Yuanqing’s parental questioning attitude immediately made Little Sakura feel like she was chasing a little widow.

Honey Moon was now the other person’s child, and the impression of the little widow on herself would undergo a dangerous second verification through Honey Moon’s answers, giving rise to a subtle feeling of anxiety.

Tang Liuli’s mind was racing, the mist in her pupils almost about to spill over, and the blush at the edges of her eyes tinged with a hint of color. Completely unaware of what was happening around her, she was absorbed in the maternal love and concern radiating from Chu Yuanqing, as if in a trance, detached from reality, smiling blissfully.

Chu Wang Shu found this question a bit strange, but still obediently replied:

“No, just normal training.”

“Everyone gets along well. Sister Miyuki is like a little teacher, very patient and gentle when teaching. Liuli teaches me music theory and pronunciation, supervises my singing practice every day, and we improve and work hard together.”

“Our schedule is relaxed. We only train for about eight hours a day. Sister Miyuki says that whether as an idol or performing on stage, being genuinely happy is most important.”

“So, we train until our emotions become numb, then we sit together to watch interesting dance videos and concert recordings to rest and recharge mentally before diving back into training wholeheartedly.”

“Although it’s tiring, we’re quite happy.”

This response is detailed, inspiring, and full of positive energy, undoubtedly a template answer that reassures many parents, fitting the charming daughter and top student image.

Chu Yuanqing felt relieved hearing this, and her gaze towards Kirimi Miyuki held a touch of gratitude.

As for the green-eyed cat…

Hmm, she’s still hiding behind Chu Wang Shu, completely out of sight.

Xie Qingxuan remained silent, holding no hostility toward Chu Wang Shu. This response came naturally from enhanced meditation and intuition, sharpening her instincts for information gathering.

Yes, this Little Moon in front of you is just a mascot.

The real dangerous character is still Kirimi Miyuki!

As for the green-eyed cat…

Well, she doesn’t hold any grudge against the loser who lost to herself in rock-paper-scissors.

Kirimi Miyuki and Chu Yuanqing exchanged greetings and ignored Miss Choreographer who was eating on the side. They continued to focus their gaze on Xie Qingxuan. She smiled and said directly:

“Xie Qingxuan, our team is officially challenging you to a dance battle.”

“What do you think? If you want to form a team with all A grades, there is only our team left in Area B1. The only remaining Chen Yining will take at least two or three more days to advance. You can’t afford to wait another week just for her.”

“In other words, if you want to assemble the strongest team, we are the unavoidable challenge.”

“Of course, you could also go challenge the other Grade B teams. They don’t have the ‘Heart Flow’ technique and their overall abilities are far inferior to your team. Challenging them would surely have little risk.”

“So if you’re afraid of losing, choose a safe strategy, I understand.”

A simple and unassuming way to provoke, often only requires using a calm tone, a warm smile, and… a hint of a challenging look.

Xie Qingxuan didn’t hesitate, nor did she need Little Sakura to provoke her further—her original target had always been this team combination.

Now in her own team, with “Heart Flow” as the main axis, it’s in a dual-core drive form.

Of course, Chu Yuanqing’s “Heart Flow” can be temporarily ignored, so it’s actually a single-core drive, with two supports added.

If they were to add a new teammate, someone skilled in “Heart Flow,” able to assist the main singer, and well-versed like Tang Liuli, then in the B1 area, she’d be the best choice. Her joining would feel more like a choreographer, complementing the team without disrupting the main vibe.

So, Great Devil only replied with two words:

“Time.”

Kirimi Miyuki’s smile grew even brighter, she said:

“How about next week at noon?”

Xie Qingxuan nodded in agreement, it was also the day she had planned to challenge the team, there was no need to refuse.

As for the few extra days of training the other side had? Advancing to the B1 area first was already part of their strength, there was no need to criticize.

– Agreement reached.

Dream Weaver Rabbit appeared like a nightmare, projecting itself onto the scene. It excitedly looked around, smiling, and personally announced the challenge information for two teams in the area, applauding:

“A player in the B1 area has initiated a stage challenge.”

“Challengers: Kirimi Miyuki, Chu Wang Shu, Tang Liuli.”

“Challenged: Xie Qingxuan, Chu Yuanqing, Ji Shuzhu.”

“According to the agreed time of the two teams, they will take the stage for a showdown at noon in one week!”

“Celebrate, as this performance will showcase a collision between ‘Heart Flow’ and ‘Heart Flow’, with everyone witnessing the ultimate showdown on this stage.”

The sound faded away.

The elusive mascot shattered and disappeared, leaving a silence in the practice room.

Kirimi Miyuki didn’t speak harshly. She was a polite person. After saying goodbye, she left the practice room with Chu Wang Shu, the cat with green eyes that was slowly regaining consciousness.

There’s no need to rush. All the outcomes will be revealed in a week.

At the same time,

In the C1 area, another voice came over the speakers:

“A performer in C1 is issuing a stage challenge.”

“Challengers: Qi Yushuang, Liu Linyun.”

“Challenged sides: Liang Xiaoxiao, Chensisi.”

“According to the agreed time of the two teams, they will take the stage for a showdown in ten minutes. Players can watch through the virtual screen in the practice room.”