Chapter 145

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Chapter 145: The Daughter’s Turn, Sleeping Together!

The next day, morning.

Chu Yuanqing’s eyelashes caught the light, shadows blurred around her picturesque eyes, her profile was calm and dignified, her pink lips seemed like glass, with a jelly-like texture that evoked a desire to touch.

The girl slept peacefully, her soft dark hair falling on her cheek. Her fair skin glowed softly in the light, and her long eyelashes fluttered. As she slowly woke up, her golden eyes, covered in a misty haze, opened. Drowsily, she reached into the soft pillow and pulled out a little lantern that was also fast asleep.

Chu Yuanqing ran her fingertips over the dim gem, mumbling a few words to remind the little lantern not to be lazy. The lantern, feeling sleepy and shy, wobbled a bit, used its magic to disguise its eye color, and then feigned sleep, lying back down on the soft, cozy bed.

Whether the lantern was napping or not, Chu Yuanqing lazily sat up and glanced at the large window by her bed. The virtual scene showed a vast blue sky, and bright sunlight fell on the white sheets. This picture suddenly reminded her of scattered memories from her dream.

She whispered softly:

"It’s been a long, long time since I’ve had such a refreshing sleep."

"It feels like… I had a rather nice dream."

It was a dream that left an imprint in her mind.

She lay in a soft, fragrant sea of flowers, with the sky painted a clean blue. A gentle breeze caressed her cheek, and she could hear the quiet pulse of the earth nearby. The melody of an organ was sweet, and the tone of a violin was lively, creating a harmonious tune that spoke of beauty.

Everything felt comforting, except for a hint of loneliness.

It was like waiting for someone who should have come, but they did not show up for a long time, making the beautiful scenery and music seem dull and faded.

Chu Yuanqing left the pieces of her dream forgotten in a corner. She glanced at her lovely daughter sleeping beside her, with her pink lips slightly curved, showing a loving smile. She reached out to touch the child’s messy hair and gently squeezed her soft sleeping face, whispering:

"So cute."

"Yes, just like when she was little, she looks very sweet when she’s asleep."

Last night, she had not slept in a bed with her lovely daughter for a long time.

At first, she was a bit concerned, but then she realized there was nothing to hide about her body. Unlike other girls, her lovely daughter, whom she raised, is still a child in her eyes, no matter how she changes.

Since her heart was not dirty, why should she hide?

After all, in Little Shu’s eyes, she was just enjoying a rare late-night talk with a friend. Sleeping together was just a sign of being close. If she purposely avoided it, how would the child feel sad when she woke up?

Throughout the night, her lovely daughter slept quite peacefully, but she always liked to use her as a pillow.

In Chu Yuanqing’s eyes, this was largely due to a lack of security.

Even if the father and daughter had set aside their differences, her years of actively or passively neglecting her daughter still left a feeling of emptiness deep inside.

Feeling a surge of love, Chu Yuanqing hugged her daughter tightly, wrapping her in a warm embrace, softly humming a lullaby to soothe her restless child, and together they drifted off into a peaceful sleep.

Now that she thinks about it, if she still had her old body, there would have been no chance for her to sleep with her daughter at this age.

After all, since Chu Wang Shu started middle school, the father and daughter had begun sleeping in separate beds, and even if their relationship had improved, it wouldn’t make sense to share a bed.

This is a basic respect for her daughter’s gender.

But as Chu Yuanqing, she could comfort her sweet daughter in a different way, as a friend, with closer hugs, more intimate conversations, and in a warmer, more expressive manner than her silent father.

So… perhaps now she was more suited to play the role of an older sister, or even a mother, to fill the gaps in her lovely daughter’s growing up?

As Chu Yuanqing thought of this, she felt contemplative and did not feel ashamed.

If it is for her daughter, she is willing to overcome those awkward feelings and give all the motherly love that Liuli desires to the child beside her.

Because…

Chu Yuanqing’s eyes and brows lowered, her soft pink lips formed a smile, shining with kindness in the sunlight. For a moment, the babyishness of her slightly youthful face faded away, resembling a sacred and solemn mother goddess in a palace, who bestows precious blessings upon her child with her pure white fingertips.

"This is the love you deserve."

She is Chu Wang Shu’s father. No matter what body or soul, the love that resides deep in her heart should be given to her child without reservation.

Whether this love is more like a father’s or more like a mother’s doesn’t matter.

Chu Wang Shu, still waking up, nuzzled against the fragrant and soft waist that carried the lantern. In the deep, loving feelings that reached her soul, she experienced the taste of being cherished by her mother and instinctively held Chu Yuanqing’s waist tighter like a cuddly little animal.

Chu Yuanqing patted her daughter’s head and asked with curiosity:

"Little Shu, are you awake?"

Chu Wang Shu was half asleep and half awake. She made a few cute sounds with her nose, blinked her eyelashes, and looked up at Little Qing, who was just there to cuddle. Her sluggish mind felt like it was spinning in circles, just starting to wake up.

Huh? Where am I? What time is it?

How did Little Qing end up beside me? Why am I hugging Little Qing and being cute?

Then, memories of last night quickly came back to her.

Chu Wang Shu felt both embarrassed and surprised; she actually slept with Little Qing last night. Did that mean they were really good friends? But was it okay for her to keep hugging Little Qing’s waist?

But… it feels so soft, and she wanted to hug a little longer. It felt like being spoiled, and she was happy.

So, the little girl pretended to be asleep, as if she wanted to take a little nap, enjoying the sweet feeling of cuddling like she did with her mom.

Chu Yuanqing watched and found it amusing, but she also enjoyed being relied on by her cute daughter for a bit longer. She decided to let it be, softly humming a few songs she had recently learned, gently touching her daughter’s face and hair.

It’s so magical; just catching a whiff of this child’s scent and feeling her warmth fills Chu Yuanqing’s heart with endless happiness and a sense of calm.

Chu Yuanqing could feel that the sense of self that had started to fade, grow distant, and slip away with fragmented memories was now becoming strong again with this happiness and love.

The illusions of yesterday had once again stripped away some memories of her soul. Perhaps one day, she would forget her great achievement of slaying the Calamity God, and she would also forget the epic story of creating New Game Plus, burying all of the past in dust.

But even if she forgot these things, the love of a father and the care for raising his daughter for 17 years could still anchor her to the name "Chu Yuanying" from her past.

Because even if she forgot the obsession of saving the world, the sorrow of her comrades, and the dreams of the past, as an ordinary father in this world, she still had the spirit of Embers and a reason to draw the Levatin.

Ten minutes later, the timer rang, and the virtual scene outside became brighter.

In a half-asleep state, Chu Wang Shu realized that if she continued to pretend to be asleep, it would affect Little Qing’s ability to make breakfast. She could only greedily take one last sniff of the warm and pleasant smell of her mother, then opened her eyes and looked innocently at Chu Yuanqing, who had closed the book in her hands.

Chu Yuanqing didn’t call her out. She pinched her daughter’s little face and smiled as she said:

"Are you awake? Get up, and I will make you breakfast."

Chu Wang Shu blushed under her gaze. She felt she could not continue to be so lazy; it was too mean to keep treating Honey Qing like a mother when Honey Qing was still so young herself!

The little girl, with strong determination, moved her head from her soft waist to her round thigh. After pretending to be sleepy for two minutes, she got out of bed and shuffled to the door in her slippers, happily saying, "I’m going to wash up in my room."

Chu Yuanqing went to the bathroom to put on her Magic Armor, then took it off again and put on a dusting buff.

Then, the girl unbuttoned her pajamas and changed into sporty underclothes, along with a dance outfit for later training. She also put on a simple, loose T-shirt, looking like a blooming lotus flower, and walked towards the kitchen.

On the couch in the living room, Tang Liuli was still playing Nier: Automata on the PS5. It seemed difficult for her to play Baldur’s Gate 3 and Armored Core 6, which were not downloaded yet, during the recording of "Dazzling Stage."

To be honest, Chu Yuanqing did not really understand how that child could find time to read comics and play games while managing such intense courses. Could it be… she really is a genius?

Compared to Liuli, Miyuki is much healthier.

The cherry blossom girl sitting on the other end of the sofa was skillfully doing finger exercises. Her long fingers, pale yet healthy pink, danced in the sunlight, creating soft curves and shining brightly. She looked very beautiful.

Next to her slender yet curvy thigh was an old guitar that looked quite worn. It seemed to have been a companion by her side for a long time.

The cute daughter hurried into the living room after Chu Yuanqing finished frying the eggs. She sat at the dining table, put on her headphones, practiced her English listening skills, and quietly noted down words, clearly used to learning during short moments of time.

A little while later, a simple breakfast was set on the dining table.

The lovely daughter took off her headphones.

Tang Liuli saved the game.

Kirimi Miyuki just finished tuning her guitar and warmed up.

The three of them happily gathered at the table, quickly finding their spots.

If you look closely, you can see that Little Sakura, who sat farthest from Chu Yuanqing yesterday, is now sitting to Chu Yuanqing’s right, Tang Liuli automatically switched to the opposite seat, and Chu Wang Shu remains in the same spot.

All of this felt like a clearly understood exchange of interests.

The green-eyed cat observed the surroundings, its inner alarm ringing. Last night, Little Shu did not sleep in the same room with it. Could she have ended up sleeping with that Sakura girl?

Oh no, if Little Shu is as close to her as she is to me, then I have lost everything! I must check the situation!

Tang Liuli took a sip of milk and quietly asked,

"Little Shu, did you sleep with Kirimi yesterday?"

Chu Wang Shu, hearing this, spoke with a mix of shyness and pride,

"No, I slept with Little Qing yesterday."

As soon as those words were said, the three people present reacted in different ways.

Chu Yuanqing was initially calm but then realized that her relationship with Little Shu was private. Outsiders might misunderstand if they heard they slept together, and she nervously gripped her trembling spoon, worried about being attacked by two jealous friends.

Oh no, if I get kissed again, during the live broadcast of the Stage Battle, many viewers, like curious scientists, might notice something very wrong.

Soon, it wouldn’t just be fans grieving for the "young idol’s untimely end," but a crowd of onlookers coming to investigate the strange tale of "how a lesbian idol died from dehydration after throwing a wild party with her roommate during a talent show."

This is terrifying, way too terrifying!

Today… when I kiss Miyuki, I must be gentler and softer. I must not let my lips swell again!

Tang Liuli was very happy. She, being the smartest person in the room (self-proclaimed), already knew that Little Shu was Honey Qing’s niece. What was wrong with aunt and niece sleeping together? Anyone who thinks otherwise should have the smallest bullet!

But the key point is, the sakura girl on the other side doesn’t know that!

In other words, if I stir up trouble at this moment and spark jealousy in the other person’s heart, there’s a chance they will make a mistake and fall from their position in Mother Qing’s eyes, allowing me to take their place perfectly!

Haha, what a perfect plan! Who else could come up with something like this?

But the next moment,

Kirimi Miyuki showed a cheerful smile and confidently said:

"Is that so? That’s great! It’s also a way to build friendship within the team. Why don’t you come and sleep with me today, Little Shu? I’ve actually been looking forward to sharing whispers with friends before bed."

The green-eyed cat got anxious. If her lovely daughter wasn’t sitting right next to her, she would have already hugged the other person tightly and declared that she was their best friend!

How awful, that crafty Sakura girl, her schemes are so terrifying!

Tang Liuli mustered her courage and replied:

"No! Little Shu wants to sleep with me!"

Kirimi Miyuki smiled and feigned surprise as she retorted:

"But aren’t you and Little Shu in the same room? You basically sleep together every day; it wouldn’t hurt to share a day with me sometimes, right?"

The green-eyed cat was momentarily speechless, blinking her eyes and looking pitifully at the slightly confused Chu Wang Shu.

Chu Wang Shu felt something was off, but she really enjoyed the feeling of having a good friend to chat with before sleeping and then sharing a bed.

Because… back in school, she was so busy studying, and her routines and hobbies were like those of a plant with no desires; she didn’t have friends with such closeness.

If it could happen in "Dazzling Stage," it seemed like it would be wonderful!

Sister Miyuki is a trustworthy idol and mentor.

Little Liuli is her childhood idol, and she is super cute in real life.

It’s so happy that everyone gets along well enough to sleep together.

The more Chu Wang Shu thought about it, the more excited she became. She blinked and said:

"Sister Miyuki’s bed is quite big; we can all sleep together."

This genius idea almost shocked Little Sakura, the proposer, while the green-eyed cat on the other side was equally surprised, and for a moment, their feelings synced.

—Just kidding, who wants to sleep with this woman/this cat?!

The atmosphere froze for a moment.

Chu Yuanqing and Chu Wang Shu, the father-daughter duo, were completely unaware of the tension brewing under the table.

Chu Wang Shu looked expectantly at Little Sakura and the green-eyed cat, but after a moment of silence, she sensed a bit of reluctance from them and asked, somewhat sadly:

"Is it not possible?"

Kirimi Miyuki felt a warning bell in her heart; her instincts from [Heart Flow] told her this was a very important decision moment. She took a deep breath, smiled, and said:

"Of course, if Liuli agrees, I have no objections."

Tang Liuli felt she was being pulled hard into this; she bit her lip, suppressing her fear of sleeping with a "stranger," and bravely said:

"I have no problem with it! I will sleep today! Let’s sleep when we return!"

Chu Wang Shu’s eyes sparkled, and she showed a delighted smile:

"Yay! I knew Sister Miyuki and Liuli are the best!"

Chu Yuanqing watched this scene, feeling very pleased that her lovely daughter got along so well with Little Liuli and Miyuki. This must mean she has made good friends, right?

This scene made her feel quite at ease. With Liuli and Miyuki’s potential as magical girls, if a Disaster Wave battle were to happen in the future, these kids would surely take good care of Little Shu because of their personalities.

However, speaking of it, Little Shu should also have very high potential theoretically.

After all…

Although her memories of it are hazy, she vaguely remembers that her adorable daughter indeed carries the blood of both herself and Charlotte.

Even without much experience as an idol, she should be able to quickly awaken the Heart Flow, surpassing the usual growth speed and nurturing a pure Cocoon of the Heart.

To be honest, she should be the shining Gemstone that stands out the most in this year’s Dazzling Stage, but for some reason, she has remained at an average level.

Yet, her daughter’s ordinariness feels comforting to Chu Yuanqing, just like how a drug enforcement officer might not want their child to become a drug enforcement officer too. Even heroes in the eyes of the world have their own desires.

Chu Yuanqing hopes her daughter can stay away from these conflicts.

Not becoming a magical girl and not showing any related potential is naturally the best way.

After dinner, the four of them went to the practice room and started their training for the day.

The morning passed quickly.

During the lunch break, Chu Yuanqing took Little Sakura to the private theater to help each other improve their performance of "Cocoon of the Heart." Since everyone was gaining more experience, this time, they carefully avoided hurting each other’s lips.

After their kiss, they pretended that nothing had happened and went their separate ways to continue the afternoon training.

The green-eyed cat sharply caught them again, but due to the challenge of facing her weakness—opening up—she sadly faced a big failure, nearly sinking into twisted happiness and feeling very defeated afterward.

Because everyone’s experience and acting had improved so much, Chu Wang Shu, who was totally unaware of this, didn’t notice anything wrong today; she was just excited about the friend gathering in the evening.

So, that night.

In Kirimi Miyuki’s room, a lovely girl lay in the center of the bed, acting as a bright dividing line between the not-so-friendly Little Sakura and green-eyed cat, happily chatting away with both of them.

Tang Liuli, besides secretly glaring at Little Sakura, was seriously listening to Chu Wang Shu, trying hard to be an unbeatable friend with interesting topics to discuss.

Kirimi Miyuki completely ignored the green-eyed cat and only talked to Chu Wang Shu, as if she were a caring big sister from a late-night radio show.

The lovely daughter was initially very happy, but while chatting, she suddenly felt something was strange; it seemed like she was being spoiled, just like… being pampered by two little moms!