Chapter 194
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Chapter 194: Online Exposure, Various Preparations, the Final Journey
That night.
The little idols were especially active, like sitting around a fireplace to stay warm on a winter day. They gathered on Chu Yuanqing’s big bed, surrounding the innocent and naive Pure White Witch to discuss important matters.
Chu Yuanqing felt a bit strange. It was one thing to be surrounded by little dogs and cats like Little Sakura. Everyone had already done those kinds of things in the changing room; it could count as a past event. In a private room, it seemed only natural that things could go even further.
But… if Little Shu was here, it would look very odd!
Oh no, what if Liuli, Qingxuan, and Miyuki had secretly talked together and decided that the three of them were not enough to fix things, so they planned to pull in their daughter too?
Chu Yuanqing felt a chill run down her spine.
Even though she had warned a few little idols not to tell Chu Wang Shu and had even made some scary threats, so this shouldn’t happen in theory.
But remember, those threats only worked because they cared about themselves, and the more they cared, the more they would worry about their safety.
In other words, if the nightmare attack made these girls feel a strong sense of danger, it would make sense for them to break the promise and bring in someone new.
Oh no, the logic looped back on itself!
The more Chu Yuanqing thought, the more scared she became; her cute little face turned serious. She made up her mind that if such a thing happened, she would firmly and strongly refuse it and make the little girls reflect on their actions.
Even as time passes, the signs of this savior’s downfall become more and more obvious, and her nurturing side grows stronger. However, her inner principles and boundaries have never changed. Interacting with her daughter in this way is just a helpless choice; being a caring big sister is the best outcome.
As for going beyond the limits, it is impossible unless her understanding is overturned by a concept-level power.
And…
Charlotte is still alive! Even though she is now the same age as Chu Wang Shu, it does not change the fact that she is her mother!
Chu Wang Shu looked at the serious Mother Qing, completely unaware of what was going through her mind. She came over simply because there was an empty seat, and it seemed fun to have her surrounded. She was also curious about what the other seniors wanted to say.
Hmm, they must be discussing their plans for going to Austria, right?
I really look forward to it! Where will everyone travel first? Shouldn’t we complete a few more tasks? What will the performance site be like?
Plus, isn’t this just using public funds to travel with friends? We can also disguise it as a task and openly visit famous spots. We can film a vlog of everyone having fun, capturing a beautiful moment that will surely bring joy even many years later when we look back on it!
The more Chu Wang Shu thought about it, the happier she became. This was her first time leaving the country, and she felt both anxious and excited, mixed with the thrill of not being able to sleep the night before a fall outing. Her eyes sparkled, and a smile curled up at the corners of her lips.
Kirimi Miyuki didn’t speak. She felt very upset because she had not finished folding the paper cranes. It would have been nice to finish them before leaving and give them to Little Qing as a gift.
However… going out has its benefits too. The container that was meant to hold the paper cranes could only be bought by her sister, but now she could quietly choose one for herself. Maybe she could even find some more practical little gifts.
Tang Liuli looked around carefully. Don’t think she didn’t know why these people had gathered!
The green-eyed cat understood very well. These people were definitely here for a chance to share a room with Mother Qing! Especially that shameless sakura girl! She deliberately didn’t mention it, but had quietly sneaked into Mother Qing’s room. Was it to escape or for something else?
And that silly golden retriever, why did it want to join the fun? Today was supposed to be its turn to be the main doctor, yet it wanted to challenge her face-to-face! How ridiculous! Did it want to play some strange game? This was really… way too much!
As Tang Liuli thought about this, she imagined herself tied to the side of the bed, watching the sheets slowly wrinkle, feeling helpless. Just as she had this thought, she realized something was wrong.
But unfortunately, that bitter feeling had already been born. The side effects of shared emotions returned, making her head feel foggy. The pleasure mechanism was forcibly triggered, almost like Pavlov’s dog, mixing together a certain subtle yet twisted joy.
The green-eyed cat felt extremely ashamed and was shocked by itself.
Goodness, why did it have such a great imagination?!
Tang Liuli felt a deep anger and quickly pinched her thigh that couldn’t help but twitch, but instead of stopping her joy, the pain stirred her skin pleasantly.
The girl pressed her lips together and began to hit the useless green-eyed cat in her mind, skillfully holding back her emotions and pretending to be calm. She sat up straight, but her arches secretly tensed, making the socks stretch into a lovely curve, bringing her toes closer to her body.
Xie Qingxuan was always in a meditative state, clearly watching Tang Liuli’s subtle expressions, her muscles moving like a cat stretching, and the slight tremors she held back at the end.
The girl’s expression was serious, observing more closely, imagining what this master of the lesbian world was actually practicing.
Ten seconds later, her platinum eyelashes trembled slightly, her indifferent pupils widened, and on her emotionless face, a fleeting look of understanding appeared. Could it be… that this is what they call involving the audience as part of the play?!
Liuli is amazing!
What a smart kitty!
Xie Qingxuan decided to put what she learned into practice, but she quickly realized that she did not have the extraordinary talent of the green-eyed cat. Without using her hands, without rubbing her legs, and without leaning against Honey Qing, she could not create any desire for her body to respond.
The golden retriever felt a little disappointed about this.
Chu Yuanqing couldn’t hold it in any longer; why was everyone still silent? Were they playing a game of "One, Two, Three, Wooden Man" behind her back?
Luckily, at that moment, the most reliable Kirimi Miyuki stopped daydreaming. She coughed a few times, looked up at everyone, and broke the strange silence, saying:
"Is everyone packed and ready?"
As soon as she spoke, everyone responded.
Xie Qingxuan was brief and to the point:
"I’m all packed."
Chu Wang Shu spoke seriously:
"It’s just like moving to a new dorm; it will be quick."
Tang Liuli reluctantly came back to reality and said quietly:
"Um, me too."
Chu Yuanqing was silent for a moment and replied:
"I was tidying up when you all surrounded me in the middle of the bed."
After she spoke, the beautiful girls moved aside like little ducks, all blinking their gem-like bright eyes at the Pure White Witch, who hesitantly moved to the edge of the bed to clean up some clutter and stuff it into her slightly worn little backpack.
Then,
Chu Yuanqing placed her suitcase at the edge of the bedside table. She couldn’t help but look back at the few little girls and asked with a hint of helplessness:
"I’ve finished cleaning up, so if you want to say something, just say it."
Little Sakura, upon hearing this, bright-eyed, took out a tablet from her pocket and declared confidently:
"Of course, we are discussing the travel plans. Just now, we only set the final destination, which is Sankt Wolfgang, but we haven’t decided where to go first yet. My sister is still asking us this question in the group, so we definitely need to consider everyone’s opinions."
Hearing this, Chu Yuanqing felt a tension inside her release. So that’s what they wanted to say! Looking at their nervous expressions, she thought they might be planning something else.
The girl’s serious expression softened. She realized that everyone was indeed good kids and even felt guilty for imagining so much on her own. She immediately suggested a proper idea:
"If it’s to complete the mission, the capital should be the best choice, right? Vienna has enough famous landmarks to fill ten."
The green-eyed cat agreed:
"That’s true! Just the churches, museums, and various palaces alone are enough to complete the mission."
Xie Qingxuan commented:
"Vienna also has a division for ‘Dazzling Stage.’ With the promotional strength of ‘Dazzling Stage,’ the contestants’ influence there should be significant. The vlog shot there will likely be edited into the show, so in this regard, going there is indeed a good choice."
Chu Wang Shu gathered her courage and shared her feelings:
"Yes, completing the mission is naturally the priority, but I think we shouldn’t see these 45 days as just a competition to complete the mission. Instead, we should cherish this opportunity even more."
"Because… after the three performances end, we might have to go our separate ways, and we may never have the chance to hang out together again."
This is an objective fact that no one has dared to reveal until now.
Everyone fell silent after hearing this.
The new rules announced by Dream Weaver Rabbit further quickened the pace of the competition; after the third round, the Sea City division might not have enough teams to compete, and the spots for debut and the Carry Center are almost within reach.
In the end, if one person falls behind among the five, or if there aren’t even five spots for debut, separation will be the inevitable outcome.
In fact, even simply falling behind and separating would be a better ending; the more likely reality is that the few who have formed friendships may end up standing on opposing stages, destroying each other’s dreams.
So, perhaps this really is the only chance for all of us to travel together, as Chu Wang Shu said.
Chu Wang Shu’s small face was serious; ever since she made peace with her father, she has opened her heart a little, truly learning to be honest with others. With great sincerity, she wanted to share her true feelings,
"Although I don’t know what everyone else thinks, I really like all of you."
"There is Little Qing, who always accepts my stubbornness and indulges my childishness; Sister Miyuki, who teaches me many things and takes good care of me; Liuli, who patiently teaches me music theory and shares her experiences; and Sister Xie, who, during training, shows me where I make mistakes and even lets me take her spot at the Carry Center."
"I really like each of them and treasure the chance to eat and live together with you all. I truly believe it is a lucky thing to meet you in a talent show like ‘Dazzling Stage.’"
"So even if I get eliminated later, I will not regret joining this program."
"But because of this, I want to create even more wonderful memories with everyone on this journey."
Being sincere is always a secret weapon for kind people.
The green-eyed cat was very touched. Without thinking, she tightly hugged Chu Wang Shu’s waist and nuzzled her face, saying:
"Little Shu, you are so wonderful! I… I want to make more memories with Little Shu too!"
Although the sakura girl was very annoying and the golden-haired dog was very bad, she didn’t expect to travel with them at all. However, since Little Shu said so, she was willing to temporarily make peace with them.
Kirimi Miyuki was also very moved. She had always valued the team atmosphere the most. She never thought other teammates could feel the same innocent thoughts, but to her surprise, Little Shu cared so much about everyone, and it felt truly healing.
The girl’s eyes sparkled with a soft pink hue, and she smiled joyfully, agreeing,
"Yes, I actually think that since we’re all traveling abroad together and it won’t affect our progress, we should create more beautiful memories. This experience will have amazing significance for the stage."
"I’m really happy that Little Shu thinks this way. Thank you for sharing these words with us."
Xie Qingxuan, being shy, just gently patted Chu Wang Shu’s head to show her agreement with these words.
Chu Yuanqing had the most mixed feelings; she felt a sense of pride in her daughter’s maturity and gratitude for everyone’s care towards her beloved daughter.
Moreover, Little Shu was right; this trip was especially important for both her and herself.
Because… this might be the last trip for the two of them as father and daughter.
In 45 days, the program would surely complete the selection process in a few weeks, letting those who passed know the truth, and joining the true plan behind the "Dazzling Stage," as one of the foundations to weave their desire to touch the miracle of light.
Regardless of success or failure, she was destined to carry out the plan.
After all, if the Calamity God does not awaken soon, and it is truly related to the thirteen powers she holds, then dying together will no longer be impossible.
Chu Wang Shu knew nothing about this; surrounded by her companions, she felt a long-lost sense of shame, her cute face flushed pink, and she quickly changed the subject to where to go.
Chu Yuanqing looked at this heartwarming scene, her lips curling up into a smile, but still lovingly followed her daughter’s words, continuing to talk about the previous topic.
Then, everyone sat on Pure White Witch’s bed, seriously browsing online suggestions for famous scenic spots, each selecting a few they were interested in and chattering excitedly about their plans, creating a very harmonious atmosphere.
Similarly, similar things happened in the other dormitories of the underground base; the contestants were either holding farewell parties for eliminated teammates or seriously deciding on tasks, planning training, thinking about travel routes, and all kinds of details, appearing quite solemn.
Clearly, the new rules revealed by Dream Weaver Rabbit did affect the contestants’ hearts; 167 contestants from the two regions had to compete for 50 slots, with an elimination rate of up to two-thirds. Under such circumstances, no one wanted to be the team that fell behind.
Currently, contestants from Sea City and Kyoto are under high pressure and have come up with many strategies to cope.
Among them, the most mainstream one is the speedrun method.
That is—completing a large number of tasks as quickly as possible, then making enough points through commercial performances to return, ultimately striving to get back to the underground base in the shortest time, waiting for the upcoming three shows.
This method has two benefits.
First, it is not easy to fail, allowing a steady chance to participate in performances.
Second, the underground base’s practice room is unique, and training here is much faster than outside.
At the same time, online discussions are already bustling with activity.
Dream Weaver Rabbit sneakily cut off the live stream at a critical moment, causing many internet users to criticize him.
Everyone is guessing what the program group will do in the third round, as the official website of "Dazzling Stage" announced that the fifth episode will be updated the next evening and released some behind-the-scenes footage of several performances, almost as an apology, showing great sincerity.
It even thoughtfully includes the stage everyone has been looking forward to.
This is the stage featuring Chu Yuanqing, which became popular before it was even aired, showcasing the "special effects" of the white-haired, golden-eyed character.
What is amusing is that this stage lasts about 3 minutes and 30 seconds, but the official site deliberately cut off the last 30 seconds from the footage.
So, many audience members, who had just been pleased by the candy coating, unexpectedly faced a bomb named "Disconnection," and in the painful stop, their anger burst forth, turning red hot.
As Dream Weaver Rabbit and the program group were attacked by many, the official website released a very important message, telling all viewers that the contestants had left the base to fulfill their competition tasks and were traveling far and wide, even beyond Daxia, for a commercial performance.
As long as you take a photo with any contestant or get their autograph, you can receive a ticket for three performances from the official side without any conditions.
The funniest part is that Dream Weaver Rabbit revealed hundreds of commercial performance locations all at once on the page, saying that in the next 45 days, there is a chance to spot the little idols from "Dazzling Stage" there.
The netizens were simply shocked; for a moment, they stopped criticizing the Disconnection and their desire to complain completely overshadowed their anger.
"You are truly a genius; how can you market it like this? Now I have to wait for 45 days."
"I’m dying of laughter; how could you turn around and sell out all the girls? What a terrible official."
Thus, through Dream Weaver Rabbit’s hard work, a craze for capturing little idols successfully started online, seriously affecting the contestants in Sea City and Kyoto who had not yet truly set off.
Time flowed slowly like this.
The next day, Chu Yuanqing and her group arrived at Sea City Hongguang International Airport, safely boarded the plane to Vienna, which also led to a final flight full of happiness.
