Chapter 47

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Chapter 47: Little Shu, You Are Destined to Become the Moon

The next day.

After getting dressed and grooming in front of the mirror, Chu Yuanqing checked the digital clock and saw that it was already six o’clock in the morning.

Even though she only slept a little after studying music theory with Heart Flow for six hours last night, her skin and face still looked youthful and radiant, and she felt energetic.

Inside the room, Tang Liuli was still fast asleep.

Xie Qingxuan and Liang Xiaoxiao had not returned the whole night.

The former had a practice room with a guest room, which made sense.

The second one was probably disturbed by the anxiety environment created by "Dazzling Stage". She couldn’t sleep without training back to the dormitory, so she decided to practice all night.

Chu Yuanqing walked out of the room, surrounded by silence. She passed through a corridor displaying advertisements until she reached the cafeteria, where she could see a few players scattered around.

Most of them hurried by, without any interest in communicating. They simply grabbed a piece of bread and milk, or packed a box of salad and boiled chicken breast, before leaving the cafeteria.

Chu Yuanqing understood the situation and could imagine how the other players were pushing themselves.

Since Dream Weaver Rabbit’s inspiring words yesterday, the entire underground base had quickened its pace.

Everyone was caught up in the intense and conflicting competition atmosphere, spinning like a top. If they stopped, they felt like lonely gears left behind.

Chu Yuanqing was worried, wondering if Little Shu was also practicing all night.

No, her daughter was still underage!

Chu Yuanqing couldn’t help but reflect. She should have reminded Little Shu when they separated yesterday, even if she didn’t drink a glass of warm milk to go to bed by eight o’clock, she shouldn’t stay up all night!

This is a matter of principle, the old father’s worries grew heavier.

"Qing Qing? I invite you to eat mashed potatoes!"

Far away, Chu Wang Shu saw a girl standing still, she hurried over and hugged the girl like a koala.

The little girl’s eyes rolled around, looking left and right, and when she didn’t see the sakura girl, a smile grew on her face.

Qing Qing is mature, stable, super cute, and they have a strong connection!

A long time ago, someone told her that everyone’s fate in life is limited, whether it’s a great friend or the perfect partner, it only happens once and must be cherished, building good relationships with everyone.

So…

She wouldn’t let her friend be stolen by the suspicious sakura girl, at least not be the one left behind!

Chu Yuanqing was unaware of her daughter’s thoughts, she turned her serious little face towards her daughter’s collagen-rich, radiant cute face, nodded reassuringly, and said:

"Great, remember to sleep early and wake up early in the future!"

Chu Wang Shu blinked in confusion, but still nodded in a daze under some inexplicable strong pressure.

Then, the two sat together for breakfast, shared their respective rated food and started chatting.

For these same-age friends, it was just an ordinary time, mundane and trivial, only in a future moment of reminiscence did they realize its preciousness.

But for Chu Yuanqing, she cherished this moment very much.

Because it had been a long time since she sat down peacefully to talk with her daughter like this.

And now, the erosion of the curse almost made her forget when it all started, making their father-daughter relationship increasingly strained.

Thinking carefully, it seems like it started from that time.

On her daughter’s 12th birthday, for the third time, he broke his promise and left her alone in the cramped, dark rental house, blowing out the candles on the huge cake in solitude.

At that time, Chu Yuanying knelt down in the dark alley. He heard the cracking sound of glaciers in his ears, feeling like his soul was being dragged into a dangerous place. The past difficulties turned into overwhelming challenges, causing his heart to ache constantly.

Tick tock, tick tock.

The blood he coughed out stained the carefully prepared birthday gift in his arms.

It was the first time he realized he didn’t have much time left.

Since then, the relationship between father and daughter began to subtly change.

Chu Wang Shu didn’t mind his third missed appointment, but she was concerned about the unfamiliarity and numbness when her dad returned home.

Chu Yuanying didn’t care when he would die, he cared about how to make his daughter accept his departure and how to live well on her own.

Their intertwined thoughts and mutual confinement gradually stiffened the relationship to this point.

Chu Yuanqing understood, and because she understood, she paused and cherished their current conversation.

When they first chatted, she felt nostalgic and a bit awkward.

As the conversation went on, she realized that Little Shu was not as unreliable as she had imagined when they first met.

Although she was casual with herself, she had a good sense of distance with the other contestants, maintaining a balanced social interaction with a touch of innocence.

Despite the oppressive atmosphere in "Dazzling Stage," she remained calm and objectively assessed her strengths and weaknesses to plan her future training.

Just like when she first started dancing, she was disciplined, serious, and had a reserved yet passionate determination.

She also talked about her goals at Sea City Art University after being eliminated, as well as her life plans with a clear and determined vision.

These were things that "Chu Yuanying" did not know about.

But as Chu Yuanqing, she could sincerely offer praise and recognition upon learning about them.

It can be said that Chu Wang Shu was not only a straight-A student in her studies but also excelled in other aspects, making people feel tender towards her.

If it weren’t for the special connection between a father and daughter, the initial meeting would have softened social barriers, and she might have felt amazed by her daughter’s growth early on.

Breakfast time is very short.

Reluctantly bidding farewell to her, Chu Wang Shu headed to the Grade B practice room to get ready for class.

The classes arranged by "Dazzling Stage" are neither fast nor slow, and offer a lot of freedom.

There are two big classes in the morning, starting at seven and ending at twelve-thirty.

The same goes for the afternoon, starting at one-thirty and ending at five-thirty.

In total, there are nine hours of training time. Players can freely choose their courses and also shorten or extend their training time.

Chu Wang Shu’s singing foundation is also not good, and she has never encountered dances like "candy" before. Hence, the training planned for this is very detailed, showing the same earnestness as when she meticulously wrote her study plan on a piece of paper when she just entered high school.

Chu Yuanqing looked at her daughter’s gradually disappearing figure, feeling a bit melancholic. The expression on her face was dim, with a mix of confusion and understanding in her eyes, having gone through life’s experiences.

Years later, memories resurface.

Suddenly, she remembered a line from a forgotten song, "Love resides deep in the heart, hard to express."

Chu Yuanqing also had moments of youthful courage, she remembered the bravery to embrace challenges, and the readiness to face formidable obstacles.

Those lyrics seemed boring at that time, how could a hero who could endure countless deaths be too timid to speak the truth?

But later, she learned that it was indeed true.

Saving the world wasn’t that great after all, unable to embrace her loved one, carefully budgeting even for a trip to the market, negotiating prices with old ladies holding celery.

Still scrambling to change diapers for her daughter, feeling lost when she falls ill; apologizing to colleagues at work without a trace of pride.

It remains the same now.

She couldn’t say it, nor could she.

So he could only stay silent and numb, like an irresponsible father.

So he could only speak to his daughter in peace when in a different identity, like a thief lusting after others’ glory hidden in a prosperous kingdom.

"Little Shu, you will become the moon."

Chu Yuanqing whispered softly, her lips slightly curved, she let go of distractions, turned and left, leaving behind the shadow of yesterday standing alone.