Chapter 198
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Chapter 198: The Oath by the Campfire
Tang Liuli sipped her coffee as she looked at Chu Yuanqing’s delicate face, which showed a look of nostalgia and tenderness, like the sunset light brushing over the church spire in the evening breeze, with a curve at her lips that seemed to carry unknown pasts, showing the charm of a mature woman.
How strange, too strange!
Perhaps it was because of imagining the existence of the white moonlight yesterday.
The green-eyed cat stared suspiciously at the Pure White Witch’s face, feeling that something was off.
Why would Little Qing want to see a church and show such an expression? This doesn’t seem right!
Tang Liuli felt a loud alarm in her heart; no one understood Little Qing better than she did.
Chu Yuanqing usually liked to go along with the crowd in this regard.
Normally, she would finish her meal today in an efficient and graceful manner, keeping a gentle smile on her face while watching everyone discuss those trivial things, like a kind and open-minded elder, only giving suggestions if others asked her first.
But… now she not only offered her ideas but also showed such a complex and story-filled expression!
Does this mean that when Little Qing suggested Vienna as the first travel spot, it was not just a casual thought, but a way to remember, or even seek that white light?
If so, when Little Qing suggested going to Stephen’s Basilica, does that mean the place is related to the white light? Did they leave many deep memories there? Or does she simply want to honor each other there?
The reasoning of the green-eyed cat flowed like water; she even understood everything with her incredible talent without opening the[Emotional bond], feeling very bittersweet inside.
How frustrating! Originally, the possibility of that white light theory was only thirty percent, but now it shot up to a terrifying ninety percent.
Tang Liuli felt a strong sense of crisis in her heart.
This is the Sakura girl, and the silly golden retriever that has never brought any pressure.
Although both of them can easily bully her, at least the progress with Little Qing is about the same for everyone. They are still at the stage where they can only use magic recovery as an excuse for kissing and other intimate actions.
In other words, she never really had the chance to be out of the game.
Because kissing a bit more, or kissing in strange places, is really just limited to physical progress. At most, it brings some satisfaction in her heart and body, but it doesn’t allow her to claim more space in Chu Yuanqing’s heart.
Tang Liuli has always been troubled by this.
However, because the three of them interact rather harmoniously in this abstract love rival situation, they never fight openly. Strangely, their relationship is quite good, so even though she feels troubled, she doesn’t really have much of a sense of crisis inside.
But now, things are different.
If Mother Qing truly has a beloved person in her heart, that would be an epic-level big boss!
If that person is alive, the health bar would probably be extremely thick.
If the other person is dead, there is simply no health bar, and they will be unbeatable.
No, absolutely not, I must come up with a plan. If I keep being passive, I will probably never have the chance to change my friendship with Honey Qing for the rest of my life!
Tang Liuli’s brain calculated everything in a flash. She took a sip of her coffee without sugar or milk, letting the bitterness bloom on her taste buds to suppress her emotions, like a young wife preparing to catch her husband in a trap, decided to set up a scheme.
First, she must find out if the person named Bai Yueguang really exists.
If she is fighting against thin air, that would be the best.
If not, she will need to join forces with two others and strike together!
The wisdom of the green-eyed cat grew wildly under the terrifying pressure, and with her acting, she showed no signs of worry and smiled, being the first to answer:
"Well, it’s less than a 10-minute walk from the hotel to Stephen’s Basilica. It would be nice to take a look there in the morning, and my assistant sister can help film some video material."
"But… is Little Qing really interested in the church? I’ve seen many styles when I traveled before, but I haven’t visited this one here."
Chu Yuanqing noticed nothing unusual. She looked at her sleepy, adorable daughter, pinched her cheek, smiled gently, turned back, and said softly,
"I’m not very interested, really. I just want to take a look."
Chu Yuanqing wasn’t very interested in the church.
In fact, as the savior who had fought against the Old Testament, she was quite sensitive to any religion and did not admire gods or buddhas that had never saved humanity.
Although she always respected other people’s beliefs, her only positive feelings about the church were about its architecture and cultural art, and her admiration for the history of civilization it represented.
But what could she do? The site for the underground base in Dazzling Stage was right there.
Stephen’s Basilica is very old and has gone through several renovations and expansions over nearly a thousand years, with one special expansion happening seventeen years ago.
This expansion involved both the church and the underground transformation of the old and new city. Additionally, there is a large underground crypt beneath the church, which some people see as disrespecting God and the deceased, affecting the meaning of cultural heritage.
But for those who knew the truth, this act seemed to symbolize the reflections of their stories beneath a landmark of civilization, preserving the essence of history and culture in another form after the disaster came.
Chu Yuanqing understood that it was very unlikely to see Charlotte there.
The rules of the "Dazzling Stage" competition are mostly the same, but sometimes they adjust based on the country.
If the other person hasn’t reached the stage of performing outside, they would naturally have to stay in the underground base and couldn’t possibly appear in the church above ground. Even if they were in the same competition, they would still need good luck to perform locally in Vienna; otherwise, they wouldn’t meet.
But because of this, she dared to approach Stephen’s Basilica.
Chu Yuanqing’s feelings were very mixed; on one hand, she really wanted to see Charlotte, but on the other hand, she did not want to meet her. In this tangled state, a place like Stephen’s Basilica, where Charlotte had been and where there was a slight chance of running into her, became the best choice.
The green-eyed cat secretly activated the "Heart Flow." The emotions she felt were extremely complicated, making her head spin, and she couldn’t focus on any details. Instead, she almost choked on the coffee.
Tang Liuli forced herself to swallow the coffee. She gathered her thoughts and decided to observe slowly on the way. Even if there was really a white moonlight, it couldn’t be so coincidental that it suddenly appeared and stuck to Honey Qing?
Kirimi Miyuki was still thinking about the mysterious phenomenon of her "improved painting skills," pondering how to mention it to Little Qing, completely unaware of the changes in her love life.
Xie Qingxuan felt the same way; if she knew what the green-eyed cat was imagining, she might reference some strange animations where a widow was forced to do bad things in front of her husband’s tombstone, and come up with the brilliant idea of taking turns with Honey Qing to restore magic in the church, thus "covering" each other.
So, this suggestion passed without any obstacles.
After eating, the little idols walked down to the hotel, stepping out of the doorman’s thoughtful weather report and farewells, exploring this historical city.
The morning in Vienna had only a few lights, and the sky showed a deep blue color, with soft sunlight falling on the street corner.
Along the road, there were tourists riding sightseeing carriages, also young artists playing the violin on the street.
Along the way, the corners, tall buildings, and shops in Yanbian were filled with elements of street art, often showing graffiti mixed with various styles, and some street signs had fun stickers on them.
Little Sakura held a camera and took photos as she walked; she looked at the traffic light in the distance, which showed two little figures holding hands.
This is also one of Vienna’s features; the traffic lights have three different symbols.
Well, one of the symbols represents a lesbian, so if these frames are edited into the program, it might be hard for the audience to understand what it really means.
Chu Wang Shu didn’t notice this small detail; she said:
"The art atmosphere here is really strong; it feels like there are music notes floating in the air. If we dance on the street, we should be able to complete the task, right?"
The lovely daughter started to say something but suddenly thought of the person she saw on the screen. Last night, she couldn’t help but look up information about them. With the atmosphere of Vienna in mind, she instinctively imagined how they would speak.
Hmm, it always feels like there is a lightness in the air with music notes, doesn’t it?
Chu Yuanqing didn’t know how her daughter was imagining her. She said:
"Street performances need sound equipment too. Let’s wait a few more days."
"This afternoon, we also need to check out the dance studio and pick a dance song to practice. If all goes well, we can perform with a new dance song on the street. This is also a way to get used to the performance setting in advance."
Tang Liuli complained:
"Practicing dance always feels like going out to play but having to do homework too."
Kirimi Miyuki looked back alertly and corrected her:
"Liuli, we came out for the performance, and there are still three more shows after this one. Don’t confuse what is important."
The green-eyed cat sneered silently, thinking Little Sakura was too foolish. The main task this time was not about performance anymore, but how to defeat that white moonlight and win Mother Qing’s heart!
If you keep being "irresponsible," you will end up crying under the covers!
Xie Qingxuan sharply heard the melody of the girl group dance song. She was the first to look up, gazing at the square where the sculpted fountain stood tall. Many people were gathered there, even the sightseeing carriage that had passed them earlier had stopped.
The girl’s eyes reflected a dark cross star, and through this, she sensed a rising tide of emotions. She softly said:
"Someone is dancing; they are a contestant from ‘Dazzling Stage.’"
This is a very simple conclusion.
Even on the streets of Vienna, there is no reason for a dance group to randomly appear in the field of ‘Heart Flow,’ especially since there is already a ‘Dazzling Stage’ competition area here.
Chu Wang Shu leaned closer to take a look and said:
"What a coincidence? I just mentioned it a little while ago."
Kirimi Miyuki listened to a few melodies, walking forward, and said:
"The song seems to be ‘Pink Venom’?"
As she walked in, it was like four little idols were dancing. They seemed to have just practiced this dance for a short time; their movements and bodies were quite unpolished, but their expressions and dance skills were impressive.
One of them had a "Heart Flow" ability that seemed to have a perfect camera effect, grabbing everyone’s attention, as if it had a special shooting effect that kept many viewers watching.
Tang Liuli thought for a moment and said:
"Austria only has one competition area, right? Vienna?"
"So, unless they are as unlucky as us and get an overseas performance, looking at their hair and eye colors, they are most likely locals."
Kirimi Miyuki remembered something and said in realization:
"I remembered, they are all in the same division as The Last Diva."
Because everyone gossiped about Charlotte last night, they almost instantly understood the meaning of Little Sakura’s words.
Charlotte’s title, just like in the old days, is The Last Diva.
The only difference is that the old title came from Final City.
In today’s context, it signifies the end of an opponent’s dreams.
Charlotte is very special; she just competed in Dazzling Stage and, thanks to the shocking impact of her initial rating stage, she strongly passed through the four rounds of Dream Weaver Rabbit, Tutor Group, online voting, and contestant voting, earning the privilege to perform solo without following the rules.
Although as a cost, the number of votes and scores each time on stage is somewhat reduced, she still won the first performance, the teammate showdown, and the second performance championship, claiming three consecutive victories.
The most legendary part is that Charlotte has never danced; she is like a pure vocalist, achieving those remarkable feats just by singing, earning her the reputation that anyone who challenges her is bound to have their dreams shattered, making her an unbeatable T0-level contestant.
This is a unique story in the global Dazzling Stage division.
So far, online, many people have imagined all kinds of things about why she prefers to face everyone alone rather than join a team, believing there is a mysterious story hidden within.
As for being arrogant, aloof, strong-willed, or just for show…
These reasons simply do not fit Charlotte.
Just like Chu Yuanqing’s "Pure White Ode" allows the world to see her true self, those who have heard Charlotte’s voice can also understand her true self.
It is like the sunlight on a golden mountain, the warmth of spring returning to the earth, the brilliance that surpasses rainbows and auroras, and even a sincerity as clear as a gemstone.
So, naturally, no one would think that such a person could be related to those words.
Xie Qingxuan gathered the dark crosses in her eyes, quietly repeating "The Last Diva," the familiar word that stirred her emotions. She looked up at the warming blue sky and softly said:
"Since this competition area is the same as our progress, Charlotte should have gone somewhere alone for a performance, just like them."
"It’s strange. That person seems to really enjoy lively situations and doesn’t seem to dislike teaming up. Why are they so stubborn?"
Tang Liuli was about to ask how to tell that someone liked lively gatherings, but she hesitated just as the words were about to come out. She felt her focus blur, and in a daze, she caught a whiff of the fragrant campfire, and then… saw Charlotte’s unfamiliar face.
The girl smiled brightly, her eyes as clear as gemstones, as if they had settled for a thousand years, removing all the bubbles of blue ice. The facets reflected the campfire, colorful and shining, making one feel so lonely that it could bring tears.
