Chapter 128 Part 2
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Chapter 128 Part 2: Little Shu, How Much Longer Can I Stay With You? (2)
“Drip, drip…”
The illusion brought by deduction faded.
The water in the sink was nearly overflowing.
Kirimi Miyuki returned to her senses and organized all the thoughts in her mind.
Since she couldn’t completely dismiss what Xie Qingxuan said, she might as well ask Little Qing directly for an answer.
No matter what the answer was, internal conflict would only give the enemy an opportunity.
Moreover, Xie Qingxuan was somewhat right; Little Qing had promised to join her team.
But if Little Qing truly likes that silly dog, why would she agree to and follow such an agreement? The so-called initiative to kiss, even if true, must have a reason behind it!
Furthermore, if Little Qing is willing to kiss that silly dog, doesn’t it suggest that she also likes girls? Having one more competitor seems less harmful compared to needing to change someone’s sexual orientation.
Little Sakura became increasingly positive, appearing ready to regroup and deciding to take the initiative tonight.
On the other hand,
Chu Yuanqing was pleasantly surprised to discover a built-in record player in the room. Its style and condition made it appear like an antique from the 18th century. Most likely, it was a replica used for decoration, but it still retained the corresponding functionality.
There were no cameras in the room, and the record player couldn’t connect to the internet.
In other words, she had a perfect opportunity to quietly listen to the lovely vinyl record her daughter had given her in the room!
However, for caution’s sake, she decided to wait until everyone was asleep before listening alone.
Half an hour later, the dining table was tidied up, and all the dishes were washed.
After taking a bath, Tang Liuli emerged from the bathroom and dried her wet hair with a towel. She wore a summer tank top that revealed her collarbone and shoulders, paired with simple shorts that showcased her fair skin.
The girl’s face still had a rosy glow from her shower, her green eyes appearing extra vibrant. She squeezed next to Chu Wang Shu on the edge of the sofa, whispering about wanting to watch a movie.
Kirimi Miyuki sat to the side, absentmindedly contemplating how she could spend some time with Chu Yuanqing.
It had been a while since Chu Yuanqing watched a movie with her daughter, and now it felt like a special bonding activity. She was in excellent spirits.
The cozy atmosphere in the living room made the four of them opt to watch the movie on the sofa instead of heading to the basement’s mini cinema. They sat closely together, their fair legs touching, watching the movie projected onto a screen.
The mischievous green-eyed cat behaved because it was a safe movie titled “If Cats Disappeared from the World.”
In simple terms, it’s a heartwarming story about a young man facing death, who strikes a deal with a devil to extend his life.
Each day his life is prolonged, something will permanently vanish from the world.
It began with phones, then movies, and finally, cats.
To the main character, these three things symbolize love, friendship, and family.
The disappearance of the phone caused him to miss the chance to meet his girlfriend, and their love story concluded.
The disappearance of movies led him to lose his emotional comfort and the good friend he made through them.
In the end, the young man reflected on the past and chose to reject the disappearance of cats from the world, bravely accepting death.
The main theme of this movie is likely exploring the true meaning of life.
After Chu Yuanqing experienced an accident, thoughts of Heidegger’s “Being and Time” briefly crossed her mind, but she didn’t dwell on them.
Perhaps asking her why birds can fly could lead to deeper contemplation.
Tang Liuli yawned; due to her previous profession, she was the least fond of movies among the four—setting aside the lesbian category she had never explored before—she was now drooping with tired eyes, already feeling sleepy.
Chu Wang Shu was also an early sleeper, usually feeling very tired by nine or ten in the evening. After finishing the movie, she walked drowsily back to her room with the green-eyed cat to go to sleep.
Well, the two of them were in a bedroom.
Kirimi Miyuki was good at staying up late. She glanced at Chu Yuanqing, who was feeling somewhat sleepy, and said firmly:
“Little Qing, go to sleep now.”
“Wake up early tomorrow. I want to see how you’ve progressed in the past few weeks so we can plan our training sessions better.”
Even though a certain green-eyed cat claimed to be the leader, since she was quite lazy and not very professional in idol and dance activities, she left the decision-making about the team’s plans to Chu Yuanqing.
So when this statement came from her, it sounded perfectly appropriate, without any doubt.
After all, even during their endorsement shoot, they barely had time to train their basic skills, let alone discuss this. They were not clear about each other’s abilities.
Especially for Chu Yuanqing, who was always improving rapidly in this regard, as a new member of the team, she had the duty to accept the leader’s review in this aspect.
Chu Yuanqing stood up and nodded, her eyes clear, and replied seriously:
“Yes, I can do it.”
“Well then, goodnight for now. See you tomorrow, Miyuki.”
Kirimi Miyuki watched Chu Yuanqing’s graceful figure entering Little Shu’s bedroom, feeling somewhat melancholic.
Although the dormitory was very spacious, there seemed to be no reason not to let Little Qing read bedtime stories alone.
Kirimi Miyuki was not childish at all, but because of Chu Yuanqing, she remained very interested in the bedtime stories that the green-eyed cat boasted about daily.
However, their beds were not close enough to overhear each other.
As for actively requesting…
Such a childish request, no matter how you consider it, would be seen as immature.
Kirimi Miyuki still maintained her pride; she didn’t want to reveal her immature side to Chu Yuanqing, nor did she wish to waste more of the other person’s time. She could only reluctantly give up, return to her room to sleep, and prepare for tomorrow’s “inspection.”
At the same time,
Chu Wang Shu neatly arranged her blanket. She preferred to sleep on her side, with her eyes closed, her long and thick eyelashes casting shadows from the scattered light of the night lamp.
Tang Liuli was also well-behaved, but this child preferred to wrap herself in the blanket, sometimes burying her head inside, or only revealing her eyes, appearing strangely cute.
This is similar to how Liang Xiaoxiao behaves due to a lack of sense of security.
Chu Yuanqing, feeling a sense of parental affection, admired the lovely sight of her daughter in the children’s room, couldn’t resist touching her daughter’s face, smiling warmly at her charming features.
Today’s bedtime story is the classic “The Little Prince”.
However, for the two in the bedroom, the highlight of listening to the bedtime story was never the story itself, but Mother Qing’s slow and gentle voice, like the tranquil sunset sky, soothingly seeping into their hearts.
Tang Liuli relaxed into a deep sleep in the warmth, restraining the frequency of empathy.
Chu Wang Shu, half asleep, half awake, remembered being held by her father as a child, listening to his slow storytelling to soothe her, a sweet smile on her lips as her consciousness gradually drifted into sleep.
Chu Yuanqing closed the fairy tale book, gently brushing her daughter’s cute bangs with her slender fingertips. She bent down and lovingly kissed the child’s forehead without any distractions, like a mother tenderly kissing her baby.
The darkness in the girl’s eyes faded away, revealing sparkling waves like an ocean. Inside, there were shimmering lights and ripples, and she whispered softly in her heart:
“Little Shu, how much longer can I stay with you?”
Even if the lantern absorbed the wishes of millions of people, it couldn’t extend even a second of time. Souls and memories decay inevitably; when emotions fade away, all that remains is a spirit surviving only on determination.
Perhaps, at that moment, she could wield Levatin for all living beings once again.
But… she would no longer be Chu Wang Shu’s father.
