Chapter 133 Part 1

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Chapter 133 Part 1: “Blossoming:” Parent-Child Bath (1)

That night.

Zone A1, standalone dormitory.

Chu Yuanqing donned a cat paw apron, her delicate face tender yet mature beyond her years, even with her hair tied up. Her cooking movements flowed like clouds, her serene profile in the lamplight radiating a gentle motherly glow, creating a warm atmosphere throughout the house.

Tang Liuli set down her sheet music and peeked her head through the kitchen doorway, her green eyes blinking curiously, her delicate nose twitching occasionally, resembling an inquisitive little cat.

One might wonder if this cat was drawn to the now mature Chu Yuanqing, or simply to the delicious dishes being prepared in the kitchen.

Chu Wang Shu sat at the dining table, holding a book, absently attempting to memorize math formulas. Occasionally, she couldn’t resist sneaking glances into the kitchen, anticipating the happiness of being fed by her mother, quietly smiling to herself.

Although initially embarrassed and feeling guilty toward Little Qing, this profound sense of happiness and the comfort of being pampered spread through her soul like honey, washing away all shame and guilt, leaving only the desire to indulge in this luxury.

After all…

Even though Little Qing was nearly the same age, making it somewhat strange to treat each other as elders, she quietly enjoyed these feelings without voicing them aloud, thinking there shouldn’t be any issues, right?

Kirimi Miyuki appeared reserved, having merely chatted with Chu Yuanqing today, and accidentally getting very close multiple times while learning dance moves!

Though it was unintentional and professional, proximity counts as winning, and winners should demonstrate grace!

Despite thinking this way, Little Sakura still couldn’t resist peeking into the kitchen.

Although she had seen Chu Yuanqing’s exclusive wedding attire, it was merely an advertisement and felt too dreamlike, giving off an unreal impression. The current kitchen wife’s limited edition appearance, however, felt authentic and comfortable, as if within reach at any moment.

Simply put, it’s beautiful! Love it! Worth watching more!

Especially that dangerous-looking single twisted braid, appearing cool yet understated, with a hint of subtle elegance.

Kirimi Miyuki observed that scene, feeling slightly dazed, her innocent face looking dreamy, her downcast eyes tinged with a captivating look, a cherry pink hue gracing the bottom of her eyes.

Chu Yuanqing possessed so many wonderful qualities, like delicious food with rich layers, taking one bite could make you indulge in self-consuming joy. It was difficult to identify what was best in the moment, but when reflecting later, one could slowly appreciate the subtleties.

So…

If only they could live like this forever.

Even if they maintained their current relationship, simply eating Little Qing’s cooking daily, seeing Little Qing, and being close to each other, brought immeasurable happiness.

Unfortunately, even if “Dazzling Stage” completely solidified the team, they could remain here for only a few months at most.

Happy times always pass so quickly.

If they became trapped in this small happiness, not thinking about progressing, without any breakthrough in their relationship with Chu Yuanqing, they would certainly regret it later.

Each life stage cannot be repeated; some opportunities aren’t like game cards that can be redrawn—once missed, they’re gone forever.

The rules of “Dazzling Stage” dictated that there would be a period between the two without conflicts of interest, most likely only during team formation, but they would begin competing on the second performance stage and beyond.

In other words, these days represented the optimal time to formulate a strategy!

Little Sakura secretly encouraged herself.

Miyuki, you must do your best, you can’t be satisfied with these small benefits, you must find opportunities to showcase your strengths, so Little Qing will like you more!

Tang Liuli pondered the same question; she suspected Honey Qing was beginning to treat her like a daughter. Though they didn’t always agree lately, she occasionally noticed how Honey Qing looked at children.

The green-eyed cat frowned—this wouldn’t do!

She was quite honest; she simply wanted to develop a relationship beyond friendship with Chu Yuanqing.

But if it evolved from pet to junior needing care, how could similar emotions develop? Better to remain a cat seeking affection! This represented complete defeat!

Why had this happened?

Tang Liuli felt deeply upset; she had clearly demonstrated her progress on stage.

Interestingly, Honey Qing viewed these actions like a child proudly showing off a perfect score to parents—instead of reassessment and admiration, it was more like a pat on the head with sincere encouragement.

It was frustrating, even though she had been thrilled at the time and completely forgotten about it, but the reaction she desired was entirely different, wasn’t it?

Tang Liuli felt defeated, believing she had been misled by that sakura girl.

If Honey Qing wouldn’t reconsider her and shine brightly, perhaps she should have abandoned joining Honey Qing’s team initially—after all, Great Devil was naturally foolish, surely easier to handle than Kirimi Miyuki.

Of course, that was easier said than done.

The green-eyed cat had started contemplating many things because of that sakura girl, but her proud nature prevented her from admitting it, even to herself.

Chu Wang Shu harbored fewer negative thoughts. As a focused top student, she glanced briefly at Chu Yuanqing’s slender figure before immersing herself in her book, diving into the ocean of mathematics with a serious expression.

Time passed, and a delicious dinner was promptly served.

To control calories, the only high-calorie dish was a small side item.

Tang Liuli was first to use her chopsticks. She savored the crispy exterior and soft interior of the rice cake, dipped in freshly crushed goose liver sauce, wrapped in seaweed, experiencing the complex textures exploding on her taste buds, her eyes slightly narrowed.

After intensive training, enjoying delicious food was always pleasurable, especially when Chu Yuanqing prepared it.

Both Kirimi Miyuki, typically with little appetite, and Chu Wang Shu, usually precise about calorie intake, ate contentedly during the meal.

After dinner, training resumed.

Chu Yuanqing and the three returned to the practice room to continue learning dance steps.

Though this time’s “Pandora” was in the national language, since Kirimi Miyuki had previously extracted “Encounter With the World” in the same language, they already had experience singing in this language and learned quickly.

Chu Yuanqing understood all languages; while she might not write them, she could certainly comprehend and read them, requiring only pronunciation and singing style corrections. Therefore, she primarily focused on dancing.

During this period, the lantern in the soft flesh emitted a tinkling sound, shining brightly. It seemed that following the third episode’s broadcast, it began gathering positive emotions from the masses, continuously consuming substantial Magic Crystals, constantly expanding its magical power source.

Night gradually fell.

Chu Yuanqing returned to the single dormitory early. She removed her sweat-soaked yoga clothes, feeling relief as the soft flesh was no longer constrained by sports bras. After rinsing with a sprinkler, she wrapped herself in a bath towel and proceeded to the spacious bath.

The bath was large, comfortably accommodating seven or eight people without crowding.

Chu Yuanqing tested the water temperature with her toes, finding it suitable, then slowly immersed herself, submerging her long legs, waist, hips, and chest in the hot water, warming her entire body.

The girl’s eyes narrowed slightly, clear golden light filling her pupils, her black hair spreading like ink, also turning pure white in the swirling mist. Her eyelashes and hair matched in color, fluttering like frost with each blink, her cherry blossom lips appearing even more inviting.

Chu Yuanqing inhaled deeply, and the lantern nestled among the hills reverted to its original form. She felt the relaxation and comfort throughout her body, half-reclining against the bath’s edge, gazing at the outdoor night scenery created by the virtual reality system.

The moonlight was dim, the night breeze gentle.

Mist rose like a hot spring, shimmering in the moonlight, resembling a mountain spirit’s breath.

This single dormitory differed from typical triple and double rooms, with a 100-square-meter area for hot spring bathing, spacious enough for four people without feeling cramped.

However, each bedroom contained a personal bathroom, and there were practice rooms with several bathrooms equipped with bathtubs.

Chu Yuanqing thought that diligent Miyuki, her sweet daughter unconcerned with indulgences, and a certain socially anxious cat probably wouldn’t be interested in bathing here.

The girl soaked in the hot water, lost in thought momentarily. Her delicate face flushed with an enticing coral pink, her eyes lazily half-closed, a hazy drowsiness emerging in the warmth.

Soon after, the lantern trembled again rhythmically, causing the tender flesh to tingle and bringing partial clarity back to consciousness.

Chu Yuanqing reached out and grasped the lantern, thought briefly, then whispered softly:

“Magic, it’s growing so rapidly.”

The program group showed no new developments, indicating the third phase had officially commenced, leading to increased exposure and growing power desire among the beings.

It had been merely half a day, yet the lantern’s capacity approached a magical unit of light.