Chapter 168
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Chapter 168: I, Tang Liuli, Invincible in the World
Outside the door.
The green-eyed cat and Little Sakura fell silent at her words.
— Regaining magic.
Although it was a bit of a stretch, they had both experienced the floating feeling, like being in a dream, when kissing Chu Yuanqing, a joy that filled their souls and senses.
Since they were both inexperienced with their first kisses, they initially didn’t find anything strange about it.
This is very normal; someone who has never been kissed will always have beautiful dreams about kissing and easily connect it to the magic of love.
But when Chu Yuanqing introduced the idea of healing magic, the related filter shattered, turning kissing—a couple’s act of affection often seen as romantic and rewarding—into something sacred, serious, and healing with redemptive qualities.
So, the issue Xie Qingxuan raised is not about competing for affection or fighting; it feels more like discussing a serious "job" assignment.
Otherwise…
Well, at least with Little Sakura’s personality, she would never take part in such a wild and ridiculous arrangement, nor would she accept a compromise like that to "share" Chu Yuanqing. She would just say, "Each should pursue honestly and fairly," before turning to leave.
But now, pure kisses and the healing magic to mend wounds are two different matters.
Kirimi Miyuki felt a bit dazed.
Upon reflection, it seems that Little Qing had never given a pure kiss to anyone there; all her kisses were unintentional acts of healing due to circumstances beyond her control.
"So, if we look at it from this angle, everyone is actually at the same starting line, right?"
Kirimi Miyuki whispered in her heart, then she looked up at Xie Qingxuan and said directly:
"I really dislike it when Little Qing kisses other girls, because I like her, and it’s the kind of love that is like a romantic relationship."
"But because I like her, I… I don’t want her to get hurt. I believe you all feel the same way as I do, maybe even heavier."
Xie Qingxuan lowered her eyes upon hearing this and nodded softly, saying:
"Yes, I never want to see Little Qing cough up blood again. It looks very scary, like… she might not be seen again."
Tang Liuli bit her lip and nodded. She still felt instinctively scared by that bloody scene, which left her with a mental scar, but the fear of possibly losing Chu Yuanqing overshadowed it a hundred times more and drove away the shadows of the past.
Who could forget that feeling?
It was like watching a precious gem held close to the heart gradually shatter, increasing the feeling of emptiness inside. With every fragment that fell away, the heart would be cut open, allowing some things to drip down and be lost forever.
Tang Liuli stammered a little but expressed her thoughts seriously:
"I… I don’t know Little Qing’s past, but she must have been through a lot of difficult times."
"Online, it says that Little Qing grew up in a children’s home, without any family. Her home is a government-subsidized rental, and she has to work hard to support herself. She probably entered the contest ‘Dazzling Stage’ to earn some living money."
As the girl said this, her thick eyelashes lowered, casting a shadow over her eyelids, making her look somewhat sad. It seemed she was lost in thoughts about the other person’s "past" and continued,
"Even though her situation is really tough, Little Qing still became a magical girl."
"Although I don’t know what she is fighting against, it must be a very scary and fierce enemy. She isn’t an adult yet; she is so young and there’s just no reason for her to fight, and she shouldn’t have to suffer such serious injuries."
The green-eyed cat felt sadder as she thought more.
"Little Qing is very kind and gentle. If she fights, it must be to protect something important, pushing herself just like the main character in ‘Magical Girl Delaina.’ Even if the enemy is terrifying, she would pick up her wand and transform for love and peace!"
As the girl spoke, her tone became more determined.
"I… I may not be able to become a magical girl, but if I can help Little Qing, I would accept anything else! It wouldn’t matter!"
Kirimi Miyuki felt very worried upon hearing this.
Liuli’s thoughts made sense; since there were magical girls in the story, there would surely be opposing enemies as well. Otherwise, it would be impossible to explain how Honey Qing suffered injuries that regular medicine could not explain.
What if the enemy found them at "Dazzling Stage," and Honey Qing was still badly injured? What would they do then?
No, following this logic, was it possible that Honey Qing joined "Dazzling Stage" to stand in the spotlight so that the enemy couldn’t find a chance to attack her?
Upon careful thought, the underground base used for the "Dazzling Stage" was indeed very safe.
Little Sakura continued to imagine and let her mind wander, finally deciding to find a chance to ask Honey Qing more about this matter; otherwise, she wouldn’t be able to stop worrying. She glanced at the two and said:
"Since everyone thinks this way, let’s take turns fairly."
Xie Qingxuan thought for a moment and said with a tilt of her head:
"Then should we schedule it in seven-day cycles?"
With just a few words, the little idols reached an agreement.
The final schedule is:
1, 4 – Xie Qingxuan.
2, 5 – Kirimi Miyuki.
3, 6 – Tang Liuli.
As for Sunday, it was a bit more complicated. The golden retriever suggested having a party, Little Sakura insisted on playing rock-paper-scissors, and the green-eyed cat thought it would be best to draw lots.
In the end, combining all three suggestions, they created a rather abstract rule.
That is – let Chu Yuanqing draw the lots.
The paper strips used for drawing lots contained various possibilities. If one were to draw a strip with all three names on it, they would all sleep together. There was also a chance of drawing a strip with just one name for a pure love story, which had a beautiful feeling of being chosen by a prince.
Well, this rule was made to ensure fairness, but in the end, it felt very much like a game for fun, which made the green-eyed cat and Little Sakura feel very ashamed. The two decided to let the naturally cheerful Xie Qingxuan tell others about it.
It is worth mentioning that this schedule only decided the evening magic recovery, and the three little idols did not say anything about how to divide the other times, suggesting an understanding that work is work, and personal matters are personal, and they would still compete during the other times.
After that, the three of them returned to their own rooms.
Today was destined to be a sleepless night. Except for one cute daughter who was sound asleep, even the most carefree Xie Qingxuan had many thoughts while lying in bed, making it a bit hard for her to fall asleep.
This led to the little idols looking groggy when they woke up in the morning.
Chu Yuanqing tied her long hair into a side braid and wore a cute, pink apron with cat paws. She removed a strand of hair that had fallen on her face and habitually cooked eggs in the kitchen, her fingertips catching the delicious scent of cooking, adding a touch of homey warmth.
From the back, if you looked at her tied apron, the curves were quite feminine.
Xie Qingxuan sat on her yoga mat, calmly closing her eyes to do her usual morning meditation.
Kirimi Miyuki’s eyelids were drooping; she did not feel well and was somewhat sleepy while playing the guitar, her slender fingers moving instinctively.
Tang Liuli simply lay on the sofa, curled up like a cat, taking a nap. Drops of water from washing her face still clung to her eyelashes, shining brightly in the sunlight of the virtual system. The beauty mark on her cheek was quite noticeable, making her look especially cute.
Chu Wang Shu was full of energy, sitting neatly at the dining table, wearing headphones while attending an online class. She flipped through a book called "The Complete History of Daxia Painting," showing great focus and the charm of an excellent student.
Breakfast time.
Little Sakura felt a bit more awake. She pulled the sleeping cat over to the dining table.
Chu Yuanqing took off her apron and let Tang Liuli sit next to her. She pinched Tang Liuli’s cheek, thinking to herself that this child must have imagined a lot of things last night, feeling a bit complicated about it.
The green-eyed cat leaned against Chu Yuanqing’s slender shoulder. Its clever little head slowly slid down to the soft curve of her leg, creating a gentle wave of softness. Then it settled, resting its head on her full yet delicate thigh, instinctively nuzzling and fluttering its curled eyelashes.
Chu Yuanqing wore fitted yoga pants. She didn’t think much of it, just took a bite of her salad, her eyes showing a gentle smile. Playfully, she used her fingertips to scratch the girl’s chin, then softly brushed her messy hair, which made Little Sakura perk up next to them.
"What a cunning Liuli Cat!?"
Kirimi Miyuki was very angry; she should have let the other person keep sleeping soundly on the sofa.
But as she watched, Little Sakura instinctively reached out to gently pinch the shy cat’s cheeks. She glanced at Chu Yuanqing’s upturned eyes and her loving smile, and in that moment, she felt a happiness like being married to her wife and leisurely petting a cat during breakfast, and the worries faded away.
And the next moment,
A certain golden retriever, in a tone that seemed perfectly natural, said something that made Kirimi Miyuki feel embarrassed:
"Little Qing, I want to rest my head on your lap."
Chu Yuanqing, not feeling guilty about her unkind words from last night, quickly agreed without much hesitation:
"Why don’t you sit next to me for breakfast tomorrow, Qingxuan?"
Kirimi Miyuki decided to give up her dignity; her eyes looked slightly innocent as they drooped, and she held back her embarrassment, managing her expression as she said seriously:
"I want a lap pillow too!"
Chu Wang Shu looked curiously at the two older sisters.
How strange! Sister Xie looks so cool and powerful, but when she acts cute, she has no hesitation at all. She is so clingy, and… how did Sister Miyuki become so childish? Only little kids would want a lap pillow, right?
But still, thinking that way,
The lovely daughter hesitated for a moment and softly followed along:
"Um, um… I want it too."
Although… although it’s very childish, it’s Honey Qing’s lap pillow, and it must feel just like a real mom. It would be a pity to miss out on that, right?
To be fair, Chu Yuanqing could only agree to let everyone have a turn.
Well, anyway, it’s just resting on a thigh, very innocent and healthy. It’s not inappropriate at all. Even if Miyuki, Liuli, Qingxuan, and Little Shu all use it, it’s totally fine.
After breakfast, the five of them went to the practice room together.
Even after their successful promotion, they still lived in the A1 area, and the practice room’s address didn’t change. Except for adding a golden retriever, the training routine stayed the same.
The first step was to learn the dance by ourselves. Since the five of us had gained experience from learning dances quickly several times before, we were able to pick it up quickly this time and avoid the small mistakes we made in the past.
In just one morning, we had already built a basic framework for "Wannabe" in our hearts.
As for the adjustments we originally expected…
Xie Qingxuan’s skill level is very high; she can easily adapt to others. There shouldn’t be any problems with the dance practice, and our communication and teamwork went smoothly because we shared a little secret from yesterday, making everything quite harmonious.
Afternoon.
Kirimi Miyuki looked around and asked:
"Who do you think should perform at the Carry Center?"
This is a very sensitive question.
The more people there are in the team, the more important the parts become, and the Carry Center becomes even more significant.
The trio’s decision about "Encounter With the World" was very good. Tang Liuli is the singer, Chu Wang Shu has not stepped into the "Heart Flow" field, and her dance skills fit the Grade B level. Without a doubt, Kirimi Miyuki is the Carry Center.
The four-member team is similar because "Pandora" is quite special. The parts are evenly divided, and the main difference in camera time is the first action; at that time, it simply went to the one with the best looks, so it was given to Chu Yuanqing.
Now it is a five-member team, and the gap in visibility between the Carry Center and the other positions is even larger.
In a more normal group, right now, they would be scheming against each other, vying for the Carry Center position, but…
This team is clearly not normal.
As Kirimi Miyuki began the decision-making meeting, Tang Liuli cautiously stepped back and thought, "Carry Center? Just getting on stage is already terrifying, okay? Plus, standing in the most attractive position…" When Little Sakura spotted her, she shook her head like a bobblehead:
"I… I want to be the singer! I don’t want to be the Carry Center!"
The green-eyed cat said this and, afraid, hid behind Chu Wang Shu, quickly sliding to the ground and choosing to give up.
The lovely daughter thought for a moment and said:
"I don’t want to either; my dance skills are a bit lacking."
Although she has learned the skill ‘Phosphorescent Tide’, she has not yet mastered it; sometimes she performs well, and other times she struggles, like a Schrödinger’s cat.
In this situation, especially since she really is not as good at dancing as Xie Qingxuan and Kirimi Miyuki in the team, the role of Carry Center seems to have little to do with her, so there’s nothing to compete for.
Chu Wang Shu’s personality is like that; she believes that the more you work, the more you gain. Compared to her seniors in the team, she thinks she still has many areas to improve. Just being able to step into the ‘Heart Flow’ field is already a big blessing, and she knows she needs to keep developing.
But even though she thinks this way, the adorable girl still feels a bit regretful deep down.
After all, her dad has promised to come to the second performance, and if she could perform on the Carry Center stage, he would definitely see her more clearly.
"Keep working hard."
"One day, I will make dad see me standing on the Carry Center stage!"
Chu Yuanqing didn’t know what her daughter was thinking beside her; she was hesitating a bit.
If she only thought about herself, she definitely didn’t want Carry Center, but considering that she needed to be liked by more people to gain more magic, it was clear that the most popular Carry Center was the best choice.
Just then, the lantern that connected with her mind trembled.
Chu Yuanqing’s expression was strange, and she wondered to herself:
"Are you saying that after I used [Pure White Ode] to connect with Liuli, Miyuki, and Little Shu’s emotions, you can use this as a way to turn the audience’s positive feelings for these kids into magic?"
No wonder, no wonder the increase in magic was so rapid this time; after yesterday’s magic replenishment, not even the [Pool] level barrier could stop her, and she had already settled at this magic level. It turned out to be the result of absorbing the entire team’s energy.
It should be known that according to the original estimate, this would have taken at least until after the second performance’s stage, and it needed some time to build up.
Chu Yuanqing felt complicated emotions and didn’t know whether to be happy or sad; she quietly thought to herself:
"So, from now on, as long as both my teammates and I use [Heart Flow], you can turn all the positive emotions created by the whole team into magic?"
"While it’s good news, it still feels a bit strange, as if it’s taking something from them."
"Forget it, I’ll make up for it in other ways later."
After Chu Yuanqing finished speaking, she chose to step back.
Since the result is the same whether it’s Carry Center or not, there’s no need to fight for it.
So, the only ones left were Xie Qingxuan and Kirimi Miyuki.
This Stage Tyrant thought for a moment and casually said:
"Then let’s decide with rock, paper, scissors."
Kirimi Miyuki was speechless; this was Carry Center, after all! It shouldn’t be so casual. In her 7-year idol career, she had hardly ever been in the Carry Center.
Little Sakura felt a bit down and said helplessly:
"Are we doing rock, paper, scissors again? Last time, the order was decided the same way; it’s too casual."
The green-eyed cat felt that something was wrong; her little face was serious.
Rock, paper, scissors?
Xie Qingxuan has never lost, you know?
This person must have mastered some amazing rock, paper, scissors skills to always win. Now, they are acting so casually on purpose to relax the Sakura girl’s guard and not reveal their talent in rock, paper, scissors!
As the saying goes, a good strategist doesn’t strike long with short, but hits short with long.
In other words, Xie Qingxuan is using an extremely clever strategic skill!
Tang Liuli sneered with pride in her heart. No matter how deep your schemes are or how sly as a fox you are, you cannot escape her sharp eyes. However, this foolish Sakura girl, Miyuki, is not as wise as herself; if she falls for it, it is quite normal!
"Then let’s go."
Kirimi Miyuki indeed fell for it.
The green-eyed cat, understanding the situation clearly, decided to sit and watch the other’s dreams of winning at Carry Center shatter without mercy.
Ten seconds later, Little Sakura looked seriously at the fist raised by the other and immediately smiled brightly.
"Hooray! I won!"
Xie Qingxuan blinked sleepily; she had returned 61 shining items yesterday, creating a stage that went beyond her own limits. The situation of the "Cocoon of the Heart" was worse than Kirimi Miyuki’s, not to mention it lacked the protection of the "Pure White Ode."
If she hadn’t recovered some energy by restoring magic with Chu Yuanqing, she would have found it hard to train properly today. So, her usual "meditation" was turned off, and she couldn’t play rock-paper-scissors successfully at all.
For the green-eyed cat on the other side, it was like a sudden thunderbolt, but she doubted not her detective-like reasoning skills, but rather her own level in rock-paper-scissors.
"Could it be… that last time she won against me was just good luck?"
Tang Liuli questioned her life, but soon she became full of confidence, her eyes sparkling, thinking that next time she played rock-paper-scissors, there was no need to avoid that silly dog, and she even began to plan her "revenge."
Yes, even with the title of a genius child star, needed to support the "Dazzling Stage" base, Tang Liuli could win everything even if she only played one hand with paper!
Of course, feeling completely defeated and crying after losing, and then jumping into the arms of some Pure White Witch is another story altogether.
