Chapter 171
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Chapter 171: A Brand New Mana Restoration Plan, the Answer Is a More Dazzling Stage
That afternoon.
In the underground base, in a multimedia classroom in Area A1, 168 contestants arrived one after another. Since the program group didn’t assign specific seats, most contestants sat together in their teams, waiting for the second round of competition to be announced.
The same was true for Chu Yuanqing’s group, where five people sat in a row, and the atmosphere seemed quite harmonious.
On her left was the seemingly harmless green-eyed cat, and on her right was her adorable daughter, like a mascot. Instead, the most active Xie Qingxuan and Kirimi Miyuki sat on the outer side, the furthest apart from each other.
Well, this seating arrangement is quite meaningful, resulting from a balance of power among them.
After all, if a certain golden retriever were placed next to Chu Yuanqing, who knows what outrageous trouble she would cause under the seat, out of sight from others.
At least in Kirimi Miyuki’s eyes, even if it meant letting that socially anxious cat run a hundred meters ahead, they must firmly keep this fierce imperial dog at the starting line, to prevent it from launching an extremely powerful attack with its terrifying natural abilities.
Little Sakura had a serious expression. After experiencing a night of complete defeat, she had deeply understood that in the realm of tempting others to do bad things, she simply couldn’t compete with this shameless, shamelessly flirty dog.
For example, right now, if Xie Qingxuan sits next to Honey Qing, what if… what if she shamelessly touches Honey Qing’s thigh, or pulls Honey Qing’s hand to touch her own thigh, or even other strange places?
If that really happens, even if she is sitting next to them, she won’t be able to stop it. To keep the strange relationships in the team from being exposed to the fans, she might even have to help Xie Qingxuan cover it up.
This humiliation is almost as terrible as a wife having to endure her husband’s boss just to protect her husband’s job. Just imagining it is really scary.
So, on the way to meet Little Sakura, she chose to create a scene as an excuse and pulled Xie Qingxuan to the back of the group, giving up her chance to sit next to Honey Qing!
The golden retriever didn’t think about all this. In front of the cameras, she always appeared to be very proper.
In fact, before her dreams were awakened, she was indifferent to everyone except Chu Yuanqing. She only focused on debuting successfully, using the stage and her idol status to trample on her sister’s dreams, appearing obsessive and distant. Even in the fans’ general impression, she seemed like the aloof Great Devil.
Of course, Kirimi Miyuki’s guess wasn’t wrong.
Xie Qingxuan indeed has the chance to do something inappropriate with Chu Yuanqing, after all, she is the genius who quietly opened the door to a new world with Chu Yuanqing’s hand. Pulling Chu Yuanqing’s little hand to touch her leg would be nothing at all, and she wouldn’t feel burdened by it.
The golden retriever’s curled eyelashes fluttered; her angelic face showed no visible expression. In truth, she felt very disappointed about not sitting next to Chu Yuanqing. Recently, she had chatted with a socially anxious cat and learned various tips about being a lesbian.
Tang Liuli was very cautious at first, secretly laughing to herself, thinking the other person was so foolish. Sharing tips about being a lesbian was just asking for trouble with Honey Qing, only a fool would tell you that!
But because the other person was so scary, the green-eyed cat chose to be tactfully vague, sharing only a few small pieces of information, not intending to reveal any great truths.
Then…
"Liuli, you know so much, you’re amazing."
Xie Qingxuan’s sincere compliment made this brilliant child star feel a soaring sense of satisfaction.
As the green-eyed cat’s vanity grew, she couldn’t help but say more, and then received another compliment, which made her even more proud.
Finally, she inflated like a pufferfish, wanting to enjoy the admiration a little longer. She spilled out everything she learned from watching movies lately, as if pouring beans from a bamboo tube, and even felt a bit unsatisfied after finishing.
Of course, the socially anxious cat deeply regretted it afterward, regretting to the point that she could only comfort herself with thoughts of victory.
However, by the end of her self-comforting, she gradually felt that she hadn’t been foolish at all, but showcased her big heart, broad vision, and great spirit. Besides, if she could make her competitor bow down like that, wasn’t it a win-win-win? It was simply too many wins!
Tang Liuli suddenly understood, and then she felt at ease, turning her head to completely forget about this matter.
As a result, Xie Qingxuan’s level in the world of lesbians kept rising; she was no longer the nameless person who couldn’t even understand herself while taking a bath.
That’s right, she had gained success in understanding!
Coincidentally, today was Thursday, and as Chu Yuanqing’s doctor, Xie Qingxuan decided to use a different treatment plan than before, ideally trying out all the methods she learned from Dr. Liuli on Honey Qing.
Only in this way could she help the recovery process as much as possible!
Unfortunately, if she were sitting next to Honey Qing, she could quietly practice some of the techniques Liuli mentioned, including the various strange things done in private, out in the open.
Well, even though she couldn’t experiment with Liuli’s advanced methods tonight, she could still carry out a simple yet effective treatment plan.
Xie Qingxuan thought carefully; since Honey Qing said the trigger for magic replenishment is through exchanging bodily fluids, there must be a more powerful way to trigger it besides just kissing!
Yes, it’s that indescribable, mysterious method that could be censored away.
If we use a stronger way to trigger it, can we heal more injuries?
As the saying goes, practice makes perfect. Honey Qing is so pure that she hasn’t practiced yet. She needs to work hard to help Honey Qing explore more ways and see if a different method can improve healing.
This is, of course, normal and reasonable behavior. To help Little Qing heal faster, as the chief doctor, she must do her best to ensure that the shining Honey Qing with white hair and golden eyes will never spit blood again!
At this moment.
The green-eyed cat does not yet know that she has successfully cultivated another extraordinary talent with her amazing wisdom. She sits beside Chu Yuanqing, feeling joy in her heart and can’t help but laugh at the foolish cherry blossom and the silly dog.
Haha, they are so foolish that they don’t even think to walk faster to grab a seat next to Honey Qing!
Now, I, Tang Liuli, am the biggest winner!
The girl’s lips curled up, her bright green eyes sparkled with cute mischievousness as she leaned closer to Chu Yuanqing, their thighs touching.
Tang Liuli was plotting her little scheme. When Dream Weaver Rabbit arrives, she’ll snuggle into Honey Qing’s arms or hold her close. If they go live or are included in a show, she can create some sweetness for "Qing Ci Li Qu," attracting more fans for this great and holy couple, helping them rise quickly!
The green-eyed cat chuckled coldly inside.
Hehe, what is "Meet You in the Mist," what is "The Clear City and the Country"? They are just misleading paths. Join my "Qing Ci Li Qu" group, and the main character will make candy for you every day. You will grow strong quickly, punch the "Sun and Moon Book," and create a shining success!
Chu Wang Shu is a good girl. She feels a little nervous, thinking that as long as it’s a normal and fair stage competition, their team can easily go through. She hopes the "Dazzling Stage" program group won’t come up with any strange rules.
Hmm, this child is filled with serious thoughts, not noticing that all the seniors around want to step up and be her little mom.
Chu Yuanqing’s small face is serious, feeling the strange atmosphere around her, as if she were sitting on needles.
Ever since revealing her magical girl identity, the little idols around her have become stranger and stranger.
And she doesn’t know if it’s her imagination, but it seems that whether it’s the Charlotte in reality or the one in the illusion, as well as the usually shy and timid Liuli, the cool and well-behaved Qingxuan, and the serious and pure Miyuki, all seem very interested in her body.
How strange! Do they all like the witch-like appearance?
But they are already very beautiful! Not to mention Charlotte, who has risen above human charm through blessings and the passage of time. The other little idols have gained such huge popularity in the talent show, which proves how high their looks are.
Especially the strange request Liuli made yesterday. As an old-fashioned person who doesn’t often surf the internet, she couldn’t understand why simply changing eye color and hair color could make someone so excited.
Could this be the generation gap between her and the young people?
Chu Yuanqing instinctively glanced at her lovely daughter beside her, and remembered some reasons why they used to argue, feeling a bit sad for no reason.
At this moment, the nearby seats were filling up one by one, and occasionally familiar or completely unknown trainees came over to chat, hoping to get some attention and popularity.
Xie Qingxuan remained silent and aloof.
Kirimi Miyuki showcased a very sakura girl style of social skills, effortlessly handling all the casual conversations while giving off a sense of friendliness and smoothness.
Over here, Chu Wang Shu had a B rank, so her popularity and performance were not as good as her four teammates. The only person who came over to talk was an old roommate, leaving her quite relaxed.
As for the green-eyed cat…
Well, when the first person approached, she imagined herself being talked to and felt anxious, so to save her social energy, she simply buried herself in Chu Yuanqing’s arms and pretended to be asleep.
Chu Yuanqing didn’t suspect she was being taken advantage of; she just thought the cat was very cute. While seriously answering others’ questions, she gently petted Liuli’s head with her little hand. The scene felt like a young mother talking to her shy daughter, chatting with neighbors.
The distance.
As soon as Ji Shuzhu stepped into the multimedia classroom, she caught sight of that group, who were treated like stars. She instinctively touched her recently swollen lips and came up with a plan. She paused deliberately, gazing nostalgically at the cold Stage Tyrant and the shining Chu Yuanqing.
Chen Yining first felt puzzled, but then perfectly followed Miss Choreographer’s train of thought, becoming so angry she ground her teeth. She restrained her impulse to push the other person into a corner in public, moved past her, and directly grabbed Ji Shuzhu’s delicate wrist, walking a bit faster in a huff to prevent her from looking any longer.
Lin Baor was confused.
Ruan Wutong played with her highlighted purple hair, thinking this form of revenge was simply delightful.
Liang Xiaoxiao watched everything unfold and felt that Little Qing’s group seemed to have become mere playthings of this pair, exuding a strange beauty.
Then, the girl slowed down her pace and focused her gaze on Chu Yuanqing, who was surrounded by four people, with a bunch of trainees nearby, feeling a mix of emotions inside.
Though they had only been apart for a month, she felt a bittersweet sense of change in her heart.
Liang Xiaoxiao understood that this amount of time was enough to create a bigger gap between her and Chu Yuanqing.
Whether it was Tang Liuli, a child star who was once a fan favorite with millions, and had the level of a top singer.
Or Xie Qingxuan, backed by a leading entertainment company in the country, well-educated, with strong abilities, and stunning looks and figure, known as the Great Devil.
Or Kirimi Miyuki, who had been an idol for seven years in the island nation, faced challenges but still bravely moved forward, with unwavering belief and a deep love for the stage.
These people shone too brightly and were too extraordinary.
Like attracts like; only girls this exceptional could have the chance to maintain a long-lasting connection with someone as wonderful as Chu Yuanqing.
As for herself?
Liang Xiaoxiao understood that she was too ordinary; her voice, looks, dance, singing skills, and even the education she received were all vastly different from theirs.
They had never belonged to the same world; it was just that the platform "Dazzling Stage" was too large, and her luck was too great, that she accidentally stumbled into their space and caught a glimpse of a world she had never seen before.
But the fairy godmother’s magic had a time limit; after midnight, Cinderella was still left with nothing.
"You should face reality."
All this time, a voice in her heart kept saying this.
Liang Xiaoxiao initially wanted to struggle, but after one failure after another, she still felt unwilling to accept it.
Even when she was in a waiting state, deep down in her seemingly numb heart, there still remained a lingering obsession.
Ironically, her meeting with Chu Yuanqing completely destroyed her obsession, like leaves blown away by the wind, leaving only a sense of despair.
That pure wave of emotion indeed filled the gap left by the disaster aura, allowing her to step into the realm of "Heart Flow," and it also smashed all the pride in her heart like a heavy blow.
Because…
This meant that her efforts all this time could not compare to even a small act of kindness from Chu Yuanqing, and with this version of herself, what right did she have to dream of standing beside the other?
Liang Xiaoxiao pushed her feelings aside, turned her gaze, and followed her teammates’ steps, walking straight past Chu Yuanqing’s row of seats, moving silently like water, leaving no trace behind.
Chu Yuanqing, with her keen eyes, spotted a familiar figure through the gaps between a few trainees, but before she could speak, the figure had slipped away like a fish blending into the ocean, out of sight.
Soon, the chatter of the others made her forget about this, burying her desire to greet.
Ten minutes later, most of the people around her had scattered.
Although the trainees understood that, aside from Xie Qingxuan, normal people would usually stay quiet even if they felt uncomfortable because of the cameras.
But the fans of these popular contestants are not fools; even if they are shown in the program, being too clingy can lead to them being criticized and bullied, which doesn’t do much good—it’s not something just anyone can handle.
Moreover, the favorability rating of popular contestants is very important.
If they get split into teams later and someone recognizes them, it might just change their fate.
Liang Xiaoxiao is a perfect example in others’ eyes; her personal skills are just average, fitting the Grade D position, yet she was pulled into Yunlan Entertainment’s team by the lady of the company, making it seem like it was all due to connections.
At exactly five o’clock in the evening, all 168 contestants had arrived.
Since only a few had not formed teams, most people were just nervous, wondering if there would be some surprises in the second performance.
Dream Weaver Rabbit arrived as promised, watching each contestant’s expressions as usual, with bright red eyes full of laughter and an exaggerated smile, applauding and praising:
"The month-long competition has come to an end, and the battle for teammates is over."
"During this time, I watched a total of 827 Stage Battles."
"Although 60% of them were a waste of the mentors’ time and virtual reality equipment, and 20% were tasteless fast food, there were undeniably some breathtaking performances that could be called art!"
"Apart from the Grade A contestants who already showed their shining talents, there were also many trainees who struggled to rise from lower ranks, creating this miracle in the idol world known as ‘Heart Flow’!"
As her words came to an end, the atmosphere among the contestants turned heavy, except for a few.
They had to admit it.
The existence of [Heart Flow] has brought many unexpected elements to this competition among teammates.
Especially for some Grade B players at the top of the food chain, many of them have become stepping stones for others to gain fame, and they naturally remember this vividly and feel very dissatisfied.
It can be said that no one on the current stage does not want to step into the realm of [Heart Flow].
The PK live streams over the past month have revealed many things, and the number of trainees stepping into this field has already reached double digits.
Everyone understands that to compete for a debut position, or even the Carry Center, [Heart Flow] is an essential ticket; otherwise, there is no chance to turn things around in future stage PKs!
But the key point is that the competition among teammates has already ended, and the hope mentioned by Dream Weaver Rabbit—the [Heart Flow] development room—should logically close as well.
In other words, they have fallen behind a version of players and have missed the greatest opportunity.
Dream Weaver Rabbit showed an expectant smile and said gently:
"What a wonderful power [Heart Flow] is, what a dazzling miracle! I believe that the players who step into this realm have already experienced its amazing qualities and truly understood how big the gap is between them and some top players."
"So, you all must be very curious about how to increase the power of [Heart Flow], right?"
"The answer is to create a better stage! To create an even more dazzling stage! To create a stage that is unpredictable! Only when dreams and hard work blossom and bear fruit, and when you succeed in surpassing the past, will everyone truly understand what it means to be in the realm of top idols!"
