Chapter 146

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Chapter 146: All Little Qing’s Fan, Shining Puzzle Method, Live on Stage

Inside the room, the night light cast a soft glow.

A movie was projected onto the wall screen, serving as background music for chatting. The carpet by the bed extended to the edge of the room, with cherry blossom pink teddy bear prints giving a soft impression. A cartoon plush toy lay crooked on the big bed, neatly arranged sheet music on the desk, and a guitar in the corner with cosplay signatures, giving off a girlish vibe.

Tang Liuli sat on the bed, cautiously covering the eyes of a large dinosaur plush toy, clearly haunted by childhood shadows. However, to others, she appeared as a shy and silly cat, seeking comfort by holding onto the toy, which was very cute.

Chu Wang Shu sat beside her, occasionally asking questions about this childhood idol, such as favorite scents, colors, animations, movies, as well as trivial topics like zodiac signs and milk tea flavors.

Kirimi Miyuki’s conversation was more practical, discussing favorite nail styles, tips for smooth eyeliner application, differences between Japanese and Korean makeup styles, and smoothly introducing topics, occasionally sharing her daily experiences.

For example, in Ginza, Tokyo, there is a shop selling Buly perfumes, and the new cucumber mint scent is perfect for gifting.

Another example is the white lighthouse in Hokkaido, next to the vast blue sea and endless green vegetation known as God’s Might Cape, which is great for photography. Or simply—the cute yet hard-to-grab plush toys in the arcade.

Chu Wang Shu was very happy because of her early maturity. Since elementary school, she has consciously wanted to change her family’s situation and ease Chu Yuanying’s various pressures.

Even though she had her own smartphone, she rarely went online. When she wasn’t studying, she would help out at the school cafeteria or do similar part-time jobs. Her only entertainment was learning ethnic dance and reading famous books.

As a result, she couldn’t keep up with the conversations when chatting with classmates or dormitory friends. Sometimes, when caught off guard, she would blurt out what she thought was an interesting math formula or fact, showing off her nerdy side.

Over time, she was completely labeled as a model student.

Although she stood out in appearance and teachers liked this type of student, giving her extra attention, making campus life pleasant, she indeed couldn’t find very close friends.

Given this situation, late-night gossip sessions with her best friend felt especially precious.

Moreover, because both of them cared for her a lot, the usual awkward conversations were gone. Even the shy friend who usually struggled to speak found herself talking a lot, appearing much more lively than usual.

When Little Sakura said ten sentences, that’s what "super many" means here. Chu Wang Shu found this strange and amusing.

Besides feeling happy, Chu Wang Shu also found it strange.

Did she really act immature?

Why do I always feel like Liuli and Sister Miyuki treat me like a child?

Especially today, they keep patting their own heads, each seeming to have a sense of being elders, which makes one feel very embarrassed!

Although Sister Miyuki has been an idol for seven years and has a seniority in this area, while Liuli has been mingling in the entertainment industry since a young age and holds a high position within the industry, they both never act in a mature way in this aspect, yet they both have a strange desire to be like their own mothers.

The cute daughter was momentarily puzzled.

However, because the truth was too bizarre, she didn’t think much about it and continued to indulge in the freshness and excitement of the late-night gossip in the bedroom, murmuring to herself while hugging her pillow.

Soon, the three of them started discussing a topic that almost all girls talk about in private spaces.

——Love.

Chu Wang Shu innocently asked:

"Sister Miyuki and Liuli, what kind of boys do they like?"

Kirimi Miyuki and Tang Liuli both froze, feeling nervous at the same time.

Normally, as lesbians, they wouldn’t have much in common with straight girls when it comes to liking boys. But since they had recently discovered their sexuality, they were trying to draw from past experiences.

Kirimi Miyuki thought for a moment and replied:

"When it comes to love interests, I care more about how well we connect on multiple levels, right?"

"While some say that relationships require time to adjust, most end up breaking up during that adjustment period. I prefer the kind of relationship where we talk about marriage right from the start."

"So, they should have a good personality, be honest, brave, follow promises seriously, love small animals, be gentle and calm in all situations, and ideally have a solid career that they are passionate about."

Chu Wang Shu sighed and said:

"So down-to-earth, and… Sister Miyuki’s criteria for a partner are so pure just like her appearance, what about Liuli?"

The green-eyed cat said with a serious expression:

"I like faded ones who can reveal the real ending, undying folks who can light the fire, and a Mario who will step on turtles and eat coins to rescue the princess."

Chu Wang Shu seemed to understand but not really, she defined:

"So that’s a hero?"

Tang Liuli didn’t agree or disagree, she just casually said, in reality where are there any heroes.

At least, when she was grabbed by her dad’s chin, forced to lift her head and look at her mom hanging upside down at the top of the castle, no one came to help her, and no one came to comfort her.

To her, heroes didn’t exist, so she couldn’t use it as a standard for choosing a partner.

If you had to say, the person who helped her overcome her psychological shadow, stimulated the completion of the "Cocoon of the Heart", and extracted Chu Yuanqing, who imprinted her mom’s thoughts, was the most fitting person in her life for this definition.

"Sort of, what about Little Shu?" Tang Liuli asked back.

Chu Wang Shu pondered with some confusion:

"Um, I never thought about something like that before. If I have to say, do I need to be as handsome and mature as my dad?"

Little Sakura thought for a moment and agreed, saying:

"Yeah, it’s true that when people talk about choosing a partner, they often compare them to their dad."

Tang Liuli shook her head repeatedly and commented:

"I disagree."

The topic didn’t last half an hour before successfully switching to the next one.

Chu Wang Shu brought up on her own:

"Sister Miyuki, what do you think about Little Qing?"

Kirimi Miyuki suddenly felt uneasy, experiencing a sense of panic as if she was being inspected out of the blue. She tried hard to keep her composure and asked somewhat hesitantly:

"Hmm? What… what are you thinking?"

Chu Wang Shu looked confused and replied:

"It’s just my impression of Little Qing."

The lovely daughter, feeling excited, said:

"Let me tell you, Little Qing is adorable! Gentle! Mature! Super pretty! She gives off a big sister vibe!"

Kirimi Miyuki felt her tension ease, she smiled and instinctively agreed:

"Yes, yes, Little Qing is so graceful, always gentle, dedicated to the stage, prettier than any girl I’ve seen, she shines from head to toe, very radiant! She’s getting close to my ideal idol."

Especially…

Especially when kissing, those shimmering golden and enchanting eyes, as if observing you, make you feel incredibly hot, losing control of yourself, feeling amazing in every way.

The green-eyed cat got angry.

Angry, what’s weak about your waist? Are you showing off that you’ve touched it before? Let me tell you, Mother Qing’s chest is even softer!

Tang Liuli felt jealous, a strong sense of competition arose in her heart. She gritted her teeth secretly, vowed fiercely, that she definitely understood Mother Qing better than this sakura girl!

The girl spoke seriously and earnestly:

"Little Qing, Little Qing is as wonderful as a magical girl! If she wanted to, she could definitely build a huge cult of faith!"

Yes, as long as people can see Honey Qing’s white fur, golden eyes, shining all over, looking super dreamy and beautiful, wouldn’t she easily gather a bunch of fans, effortlessly win competitions, and sit on the throne of the world’s number one idol?

Tang Liuli had strong faith, she first supported Mother Qing!

Kirimi Miyuki got caught up in it, darn it, otaku can really talk big.

No, how could she fall behind this silly cat? She must be better at praising Honey Qing than the other side!

So, the girls’ chat in the boudoir quickly turned into a praise session for Chu Yuanqing, focusing on how much they adored her.

Chu Wang Shu could keep up at first, but then she realized that Liuli and Sister Miyuki were more supportive of Little Qing than her. It was quite shocking and moving for her.

Although Sister Miyuki was the team captain and lead dancer, and Liuli was the crucial lead singer, the core of the team subtly shifted to Little Qing.

But thinking about it carefully, it seemed pretty normal.

Chu Yuanqing’s beauty recognition was exceptional. If they were to form a girl group, it wouldn’t be surprising for her to be the face of the group, as she was more like the soul and the external representative of the girl group, which was more important than being the captain, lead dancer, lead vocalist, and other roles.

With such a positioning, having a say in the team was inevitable.

So, the current situation wasn’t that strange, right?

Chu Wang Shu stopped overthinking it and because of the early training the next day, after admiring a sleeping Pure White Witch, they ended their boudoir chat and went to sleep under the covers together.

Their lovely daughter was sandwiched in between them, feeling very warm and protected, sleeping as if she was being cherished by two young mothers.

The next day.

Chu Wang Shu felt refreshed.

The green-eyed cat and Little Sakura were feeling a bit down, even though there was a mascot between them. They were clearly uncomfortable sleeping on the same bed, which seriously affected the quality of their sleep.

Hmm, unless Chu Yuanqing lies in the middle, it’s better to avoid similar nighttime activities!

Unlike a certain cat, Sakura JK took advantage of the lunch break to secretly go to a well-known private cinema, where she met up with Honey Qing, who sacrificed his looks for the greater good. By replenishing energy through magic, they both benefited – a win-win situation!

Besides, due to not feeling well, and with Little Sakura and Chu Yuanqing improving their kissing skills without causing swollen lips, the usually sensitive Tang Liuli did not even notice the two kissing this time. Like a successful wife deceiving her clueless husband, they achieved a hidden accomplishment, almost completely unnoticed!

Time passed, and another two days were spent in busy training sessions.

During this time, the green-eyed cat tried to cuddle up, even sneaking into bed, but unfortunately, all attempts failed miserably.

It was clear that the overly affectionate behavior made a lasting impression on Chu Yuanqing. Now, when she even slightly recalls that experience, she feels so embarrassed that she doesn’t want to see the cat anymore, resulting in her refusing to give any hugs or kisses.

At this point, there are only 9 days left until the end of the one-month period.

…

…

On that day, in Zone B1.

On the stage, a virtual projection replaced the large LED screen. It hung in the air like a huge rectangular shadow, displaying clearer images to the mentors below the stage and the audience in the live broadcast room.

The girl’s figure was dazzling, with bright lights shining through her swaying platinum hair. The delicate silhouette of her neck glistened like silk, and her black cross-shaped pupils revealed her unhidden ambition. Combined with her unique temperament, she exuded a strong personal charm.

Xie Qingxuan adjusted her in-ear monitor, her eyelashes fluttered, a blush and sweat appeared on her cheeks, her breathing was slightly quickened, and the intentionally restrained fullness beneath the fabric rose and fell. The smile faded from her lips, revealing her usual calm demeanor, like an ice queen.

The performance has ended.

This was her first Stage Battle after returning to Zone B1.

The outcome was decided before the start.

Ji Shuzhu’s mind went blank, her mouth dancing with a tantalizing taste, flooding her with joy. Her eyes teared up, she licked her lips, feeling full inside for the first time, besides the satisfaction brought by Chu Yuanqing, she experienced the taste of being "full".

– Sparkling puzzle method.

This is Xie Qingxuan’s creation, a new combination technique she assists with.

Xie Qingxuan’s [Heart Flow]manages Plunder Shine, while [meditation]uses the sparkle as a source of information, quickly constructing Dream Puzzle. These sources of sparkle are deconstructed again and absorbed for learning, forming a belief beyond her previous dances.

Then comes the use of the plundered sparkles.

Xie Qingxuan assembles sparkles, combining them like cooking.

Ji Shuzhu tastes them, distinguishing between good and bad.

The optimized results time after time constructed an unbeatable formula on the stage.

Even she herself did not expect that, like a glamorous mixed vegetable stew, it would somehow melt and evolve again in the fiery "pot" of the stage, shining brightly with a whole new and fresh delicious sparkle.

The so-called stage is such a magical thing.

As a result, what Xie Qingxuan brings is no longer simply squeezing emotions like a stage charm forced by a tyrant to collect taxes, but a seductive charm that makes the soul breathe along, fully immersed in it, considered as a stage of dominance crafted by sinister means!

At this moment, the audience in the live room were deeply immersed in the shining with emotions like black light, but lingered in silence for a long time, as if the world had paused a few frames in their minds as the curtain fell on the stage.

It was only when the team on stage left that the audience collectively regained their senses, cheering in the live room with bullet comments:

"Wow, Great Devil has evolved again, increasing its dark power threefold, right?"

"Honestly, it has the flavor of Honey Qing back then, although the original dance did not express this kind of feeling, they just dance it more passionately, putting aside emotional filters, it’s a performance on the same level as ‘Encounter With the World’."

"Hahaha, it’s only been a few days, Xie Bao has managed to pass two levels in a row, ready to come back to A1 region, suspect she’s about to challenge the team of Little Sakura and Liuli soon."

Bullet comments were flying all over.

On the mentor’s chair, Chen Baijiu couldn’t help but marvel at the progress of the Stage Tyrant.

Xie Qingxuan has always been the undisputed queen of Sea City’s "Dazzling Stage" as an idol.

However, with the introduction of abstract elements like "Heart Flow", she has been overshadowed repeatedly, like stars set against the sun and moon, unable to shine brightly.

As for now…

Though it’s unclear why, compared to her previous perfect robotic performances, she seemed to have a sudden realization, showing a newfound love and belief in the stage, infusing her performance with soul.

Chen Baijiu didn’t dwell on it too long and gave his usual comments.

Soon, the scores for both teams were all revealed.

Xie Qingxuan unsurprisingly emerged victorious on her side.

But what surprised everyone was,

"Dream Weaver Rabbit, I give up choosing teammates."

When this was said, the bullet comments were buzzing:

"It doesn’t make sense, Luo Xinrou’s team is also strong in Grade B, why not choose them? And if you didn’t plan to choose them, why start a Stage Battle?"

"Could it be that Great Devil wants to pick everyone in the B1 area like Ruan Wutong did?"

"No need, Ruan Wutong was betrayed, so it’s normal for her to go crazy messing with those fake leagues. But what reason does Xie Qingxuan have? If she acts without a name, she’ll force a bunch of teams to have to reselect songs, causing chaos? Isn’t she afraid of being criticized?"

"Then what? Everyone is fierce competitors, do you think it’s a game of house with you? And relying on strength, eliminating people through Stage Battle is a thousand times better than playing tricks in fake matches."

Xie Qingxuan glanced at the nearby losers’ group, the mist swirling in the depths of her eyelashes, the frozen cross in her pupils, tinged with multiple shimmering colors, then gradually devoured by darkness. She whispered softly in her heart:

"The victory is decided, and I have received the spoils of war."

"Let me borrow the shine from all of you for now."

Xie Qingxuan turned and left, with Ji Shuzhu closely following.

Fan Qiuling looked at the defeated team with pity and envy, then silently followed, leaving the scene.

The live broadcast was cut off.

Public opinion outside started to stir.

What truly caught attention was the stage live broadcast of "Dazzling Stage" re-opening half an hour later, with… In the center of the screen, like a Demon King, Xie Qingxuan appeared on the stage, glancing at the camera.

It was obvious that the Stage Battle initiated from B1 area had just started.