Chapter 64 Part 2

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Chapter 64: Paper Tiger, Chu Wang Shu’s Turn (2)

– Her body was trembling.

——Adrenaline is being secreted.

——A mix of intense and bewildering emotions.

Chu Wang Shu’s rhythm was off, her steps were wrong, she couldn’t catch her breath, forgot her hand movements, couldn’t control her expressions, but she was gradually immersing herself, gradually enjoying, gradually evolving on this stage, eventually earning praise different from everyone else’s.

Chu Wang Shu knew.

She was disciplined and self-aware; her performance just now was an extraordinary display.

Even if she had three days to prepare, could she possibly do better when she steps onto this stage again?

But why?

Clearly knowing, clearly self-aware, clearly should feel satisfied, but still can’t help feeling… unsatisfied.

Truly unsatisfied.

This is the most upset I’ve ever been in my whole life.

It felt like not having ice cream on a hot summer day when you were ten years old, like missing out on happiness during a season of lush growth, causing you to think about the lively cicadas of that day for the rest of your life.

Just like this time, her performance for the secondary rating might not successfully express what she wanted to, leaving some hopes forever lost in the past moments.

Chu Wang Shu walked away with heavy steps, looking lost and keeping her eyes down, unable to clearly see her emotions.

The little girl walked aimlessly, replaying all her mistakes on stage in her mind, pondering repeatedly, like trying to fix a leaking basket, stuck in a never-ending loop of finding a solution.

Unconsciously, she arrived at the entrance of the Grade C Practice Room.

Chu Yuanqing had just finished a training session and was drinking water when she suddenly turned around and spotted her daughter from afar. Not feeling happy immediately, she sensed the child’s unusual emotions based on years of experience.

Did you feel like you didn’t perform well on stage?

Chu Yuanqing didn’t hesitate. She was no longer in the role of a father, and could comfort her daughter as a friend. She walked over, gently holding the little girl’s face, pulling her out of her own world, and said:

"Little Shu, are you okay?"

But before her father could start preparing to comfort her.

Chu Wang Shu was stunned.

The person in front of her seemed to be her only enemy. Just standing there, looking at her, could unleash a flood of emotions that she couldn’t control.

The buried grievances, sadness, and unwillingness deep in her chest were inexplicably brought to the surface, breaking down her defenses and bursting out like a thunderous flood.

Chu Wang Shu’s mouth quivered, her eyes turned red, tears fell like pearls. She rushed into the girl’s arms, holding her tightly, her pretty face pressed against the soft round curves, crying heavily and stuttering:

"Wuwuwu, Qing Qing, I danced so poorly just now, I missed the beat, sang the wrong lyrics, almost ran out of breath, messed up a bunch of moves, and… and so many more!"

"The coach will definitely say I’m stupid, and grade me an F. I danced so poorly, I won’t even make it to the show, I’m so useless."

The live studio erupted:

"Good news! Little Sakura successfully stole from Great Devil for the second time!"

"Oh my, Honey Moon is so silly. She never thought about how the other contestants would react in that situation. How could she imagine dropping to Grade F? Silly indeed."

"Honey Moon was very sad, crying loudly. I couldn’t help but laugh out loud."

At first, Chu Yuanqing was confused. It had been a long time since she had hugged her daughter, especially in this new body. But the pain from her heart and overwhelming compassion made her temporarily ignore these details.

Chu Yuanqing was engulfed in the tenderness for her child, her young and delicate face radiating a newfound look of loving care, transforming into a compassionate motherly figure.

The girl listened quietly and attentively to the person in her arms, sometimes stroking her hair gently, sometimes soothingly touching her trembling back. When the girl seemed embarrassed and lowered her crying, she smiled softly and said:

"It’s okay, this is just fine."

"I really like Little Shu’s dancing. I know how hard Little Shu works for the stage. I know Little Shu is not worthless. Even if the mentors and audience don’t like or understand, I will still support and praise you."

"It’s okay if the secondary rating was a mistake, we still have the performance, and we can continue to work hard."

"And no one has ever asked you to be the best, right?"

"Everyone says to do your best, but no one said not being the best is bad."

"Cheer up, dear, don’t cry."

Chu Yuanqing’s voice was very gentle, more comforting to Xie Qingxuan than ever before, like an ancient lullaby sung by the fireplace in winter, fighting against a season buried with spring with epic, love, and flames.

At that moment,

The unprecedented warmth hidden in the pendant hanging on her chest, the pure white purity burning like a blazing fire, the narrow magic power source within it forcibly expanding and contracting, and the central magic prison of the underground base, only touching sporadic magical waves, fell silent.

Grand, lonely, selfless, bright, and sorrowful…

These traits hidden in a corner of the soul, projected in the vast room through various changes, reflected through invisible mediums, transcending space and the ocean, descending like a mirage, yet like a dream shattered and dimmed in the lanterns, returning to calmness.

And even so,

In the practice room, the players were stunned by the curious gazes. The audience watching this channel in the live room fell silent, even the bullet comments mysteriously disappeared for a moment before flooding the screen eagerly:

"Folks, I feel healed, like my spirit is floating in the sky, filled with positive energy."

"I confess, I atone, I regret."

"Mom is so good, Mom, please say a few more words."

Busy comforting her daughter Chu Yuanqing, who was affected by the curse of the Sea of Truth, still hadn’t noticed the anomaly of the pendant.

Chu Yuanqing was holding the child in her arms, guiding their face towards her. She gently wiped away the tears with her fingers, looking at the red, watery eyes and the sniffling nose, repeating:

"Don’t cry, okay?"

Chu Wang Shu didn’t know how she had changed so much, just listening to the voice in her ear felt like being enveloped in warm sunshine. Unable to control the surge of negative emotions, she unconsciously sniffled and stuttered out her true feelings:

"But if… if I can’t be included in the show, then I can’t… can’t let my dad see me."

Chu Wang Shu sniffled sadly but stubbornly, almost blowing a bubble of snot. She felt like a vulnerable little creature stripped of all defenses, with no more spikes or disguises, just her bare, soft heart. She quietly said:

"I want him to see me."

"I want him to see me become the moon."

These were words she never thought she would say to Chu Yuanying in her lifetime.

These were wishes she wouldn’t even confide in her best friend.

But now, her simple yet profound words of truth, spoken without hesitation, amidst the seductive lure of a mother’s love, in the midst of inexplicably familiar yet unfamiliar care, were revealed.

I want him to see me become the moon.

Chu Yuanqing’s heart shattered suddenly, like the bitterness and regret of a tsunami, mixed with a lonely happiness that overwhelmed her small sense of self. Her irises trembled and then quickly calmed down, swallowing the emotions that felt like a dagger to her throat. With a steady voice, she smiled and said:

"Little Shu’s dad will definitely see you, even if he doesn’t show up on the show. Maybe he’ll come secretly see you during the performance?"

Chu Wang Shu quietly wiped away her tears, feeling a bit shy and reluctant. She put her hands down from her waist, as if gathering her strength, and stood in place, murmuring softly:

"But he’s very busy with work, and always has to go on business trips."

Chu Yuanqing felt a mix of emotions, she touched her daughter’s head and said:

"The performance video will be broadcast, there will be Reuters videos, and you can also watch it online. There’s always a way to see it if you want to."

"Anyway, don’t be sad for now. Maybe the evaluation from your teacher isn’t that bad?"

The little girl was about to reply, but then she noticed the wrinkles and tear stains on the person’s chest.

Her face turned red quickly, feeling embarrassed and shy. She hurried to get a tissue to wipe away the tears, but soon realized something was wrong when she touched the delicate fabric of the handkerchief, and quickly pulled her hand back.

Luckily, the other person seemed to not be interested in pursuing it, and appeared to be lost in thought.

But the more she recalled her previous embarrassment,

Chu Wang Shu really wanted to time travel and wake herself up.

How embarrassing! How could she be so embarrassing and cry so much? She never used to be like this!

Chu Wang Shu just wanted to disappear on the spot. She imitated Little Sakura, bowed deeply, and quickly said goodbye:

"Qing Qing! You’re about to go on stage, so I won’t disturb your training!"

After speaking.

The little girl seemed like a thief who had stolen motherly love and ran away. In Chu Yuanqing’s confused gaze, she disappeared into the distance, her hurried figure mingled with a subtle sense of joy.

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