Chapter 69

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Chapter 69: Life Is Full of Surprises, Savor a Mother’s Love

Inside the bathroom.

Chu Yuanqing quickly got herself back together.

In her view, the past 17 years had always been like this, so there was nothing to feel sad about.

In the end, the curse of the Sea of Truth is not as gentle as the repulsion phenomenon of the magic power source. The worst rampage erosion is far more painful than the current minor symptoms of coughing up blood.

Chu Yuanqing’s daily life is like squeezing tomato juice from a meat grinder. Others cannot detect any difference, but only she can taste the hidden rusty flavor in the sweetness.

By now, her senses have decayed to the point of being indistinct, even if she tries hard to chew and examine herself, she cannot perceive much bitterness and hardship.

Pain has a threshold.

When this threshold is raised to a certain level, slight faint pain can be considered happiness.

Chu Yuanqing has always felt very happy.

Even if achievements are forgotten, brilliance is buried, and sacrifices are in vain.

Even if she stoops for a living, worries about the necessities of life, and is cursed and tormented all day long.

Even if this career and experience, seen by others, can be deemed tragic and unfair in any case.

But… she saw a brand new era, saw a world line without the concept of the Calamity God.

This hard-won peace not only proves the value of everyone’s sacrifices but also shows that the deaths she had accumulated in the past did not lead to a hopeless dead end.

And that is already enough.

Chu Yuanqing truly felt happy and even grateful for the lingering authority that allowed her to survive until her daughter reached nearly adulthood under the curse that could be called the root of the world.

So, there is no resentment, no questioning, no struggle.

Since she has accepted the outcome, the usual hardships along the way do not matter.

The girl skillfully put on her player’s uniform, pulled on loose short sleeves that covered her high arched shoulders, and took out a hair tie with a small dinosaur charm from her pocket.

This was a small gift handed to her by the assistant sister when she delivered a box of cosmetics sponsored by "Dazzling Stage," which was more useful than the freebies from the supermarket.

Chu Yuanqing bit her lip slightly as she tied up her silky black hair with the hair tie, creating a cute high ponytail. With a somewhat pale face and slightly curled lips in the mirror, she appeared like a lively and youthful girl, murmuring to herself:

"Hmm, the negative effects on my body have disappeared, and my complexion seems fine."

"But why did the lantern have a negative reaction?"

Chu Yuanqing thought about it and believed it was because of the accident on stage.

Although the lantern charm pendant managed to suppress and defeat the curse of the Sea of Truth with the positive emotions of the live audience, it was like a rusty sword covered in dust, with almost unlimited potential for witchcraft but very poor in all aspects of strength.

Thinking about it this way, it was still the fault of the Sea of Truth.

Chu Yuanqing was like a shining Gemstone that woke up to its potential with the lantern pendant.

However, her soul being fragmented and cracked made her lantern pendant exist at a Schrödinger’s strength.

To say it was weak, it could gather magic energy comparable to a sea through live feedback, influencing a country’s territory.

To say it was strong, its magical power was very barren, unable to even use basic spells like water dragon blast or fire dragon spell, like the most useless magical girl.

So, it’s quite abstract.

She could only say that the counterattack on stage caused her pendant to ignite a state of overload, which would backfire on herself afterwards, which was quite normal.

After all, the pendant was almost equivalent to the magical girl’s true form.

"Audience feedback, positive emotions, magic resistance, curse confrontation, rejection reactions…"

Chu Yuanqing murmured in her heart, clarifying the logical chain.

The girl tilted her head slightly, lifted the pendant in front of her chest, and with delicate fingers, touched the dull shattered glass in the center like teasing a kitten. She then looked a bit guilty, swayed a little, and immediately stayed still, starting to pretend the pendant was lifeless, sighing somewhat helplessly.

The magical girl’s pendant had a very weak spirituality.

How to put it? It’s somewhat like a companion spirit similar to a soul.

The potential of a witch precisely determined the spirituality of the pendant, among which the more special ones could transform into various forms, some even smart enough to be companions, assistants, friends.

As for Chu Yuanqing’s pendant…

Well, like her soul, she was in a half-dead state.

Even though she had absorbed some magic this time, she only barely regained some spirit, not even as good as the cats and dogs on the roadside, only able to show a few emotions. It’s likely that she will remain like this until she dies.

Chu Yuanqing had no desire to bully small animals. After leaving the bathroom and seeing the empty dormitory, she changed into her sneakers and went to find her lovely daughter as planned.

Although there was no way to contact in the underground base, seeing how Little Shu had been crying earlier like a fool, the child would probably reluctantly go for additional training.

In other words, they just needed to wait in front of the opponent’s exclusive practice room.

The specific results of the secondary ratings will be announced after everyone has finished.

Chu Yuanqing’s access pass hadn’t been updated yet, but due to the encouragement mechanism of mingling around, the paths to the various practice rooms were almost unobstructed for everyone.

However…

When someone confidently walked to their destination, they noticed that the Grade B practice room’s sign was not showing it was occupied.

Huh? Is Little Shu not at training?

It’s impossible, to think that they could predict this wrong!

Chu Yuanqing felt like her heart was being torn apart, she sadly took three steps back, sinking into a strange brainstorm, starting to doubt how well she knew her daughter, feeling more and more defeated as she thought about it.

I must be a bad father!

The girl’s delicate and lovely face remained unchanged, but her energy visibly faded, looking a bit lost like wilting flowers and plants.

The audience in the live room eagerly licked up Chu Yuanqing’s gorgeous appearance, while starting to imagine various scenarios:

"haha, Honey Qing, come dunk on me! ❤️❤️❤️!"

"Darn it, what are you saying?!"

"Haha, no need to guess, Honey Qing is already at the door of Honey Moon’s practice room, must be here to see Honey Moon."

"Indeed, makes sense. Now we’ll see who is Honey Qing’s true love."

As more comments like this appeared, the bullet comments went crazy, gradually evolving into a fierce battle between different CP fans.

"Annoying, Little Sakura is the coolest."

"So angry, stop spreading rumors. Everyone knows that our Miyuki is always together with Honey Qing, so close that they cry. You outsiders don’t understand anything!"

Ah Qiu.

Chu Yuanqing sneezed, feeling a chill instinctively.

The girl frowned slightly, a hint of cute doubt showing on her pretty face. She warily looked around, focusing her gaze on the nano cameras that couldn’t be seen by the naked eye, her eyes becoming deep and mysterious.

The people in the live stream room must be discussing something weird, right?

Upon realizing this, Chu Yuanqing’s glance revealed a rare hint of disdain. She felt it was terrifying to stay here any longer, so she directly left, starting her journey to find her adorable daughter.

The audience in the live broadcast room turned into screaming princesses.

"Oh my goodness, those eyes that look like they’re seeing something filthy, I can’t stand it! Honey Qing, let Mommy have a taste!"

Chu Yuanqing felt like there was a vengeful ghost behind her, her scalp tingling and feeling cold. She couldn’t help but touch her forearm, quickening her pace silently, feeling a bit annoyed.

So annoying! What are these people watching the live stream thinking?

Why does her sense of danger keep giving strange warnings?

Wait…

Chu Yuanqing paused in her steps, suddenly thinking of a possibility.

Could it be that after the first episode aired, they also released that interview segment?!

The girl had a sudden realization, as if she had suddenly understood everything.

Yes, it must be so.

What other reason could there be for the constant feeling of crisis?

It must be because news of her public image collapse has spread online, causing the live stream room to be full of trolls!

So…actually, many people are now cursing me harshly, making me sneeze for no reason, feeling strange, right?

Chu Yuanqing sorted out the logic, the more she thought about it, the more it made sense.

The girl looked relaxed, her eyes sparkling, feeling extremely happy.

Misfortunes may be a blessing in disguise!

Even if she wins the stage, so what? Character is the most important, she loses big time in this aspect, will there be any twists and turns on the road of elimination? Don’t underestimate Daxia’s determination to reform the entertainment industry!

Chu Yuanqing suddenly felt enlightened, extremely happy, even had the leisure to reflect on her previous self during the bath, feeling that she was too impatient back then.

Mistakes don’t matter! Life is full of surprises!

At this moment, she viewed the strange unease caused by a large amount of excitement as a storm before the arrival of a rainbow, accepting it with a joyful attitude.

Chu Yuanqing walked briskly, almost forgetting the generation gap she had just felt with her adorable daughter, but at the corner leading to Grade C Practice Room, she unexpectedly encountered a certain little girl.

Chu Wang Shu’s cold and flawless face showed a touch of gloom and loss, leaning lazily against the corridor.

The little girl raised her head to gaze at the dome, appearing lost in thought. She wore a form-fitting player’s uniform, with slender curves and a graceful figure. Even in simple emptiness, she was captivating with a melancholic beauty.

What is this child doing?

Chu Yuanqing thought for a moment, walked closer, and gently poked her daughter’s collagen-filled face with a slender finger, asking in confusion:

"Little Shu?"

Chu Wang Shu was startled for a moment, her pupils visibly trembling. The gloom on her face dissipated like the sun breaking through the clouds, revealing a lovely smile as she let out a small cheer:

"Qing Qing! Did you come to find me? I’m so touched!"

The little girl didn’t wait for a response, like becoming a simple creature, she reached out and hugged her "good friend" who smelled like her mom, burying her head like a bear cub into a soft cushion, giving it a little rub.

Chu Yuanqing unconsciously patted her daughter’s head, and honestly replied:

"I came to your practice room to find you, I just didn’t see you earlier."

Chu Wang Shu pulled her head out, feeling a bit dizzy and shyly released the hug, secretly wiping her nose with her hand and pretended seriously:

"Um… Qing Qing was the first one to perform, right? I thought you would come out soon, so I waited for you by Grade C Practice Room."

Chu Yuanqing suddenly felt a bit guilty.

She spent a lot of time in the bathroom due to side effects, at least making Little Shu wait for three hours, probably the Grade D participants were already being evaluated, no wonder this child was daydreaming here.

At the same time, she also felt a bit proud.

Little Shu did this to show that she wanted to comfort her friend who might fail on stage.

Look! My daughter, whom I raised, is so lovely and polite!

"It’s getting late now. Are you going to the cafeteria for dinner?"

Chu Wang Shu blinked and confidently replied,

"No!"

"Then let’s go together, okay?"

Chu Wang Shu nodded firmly. She thought her Grade B rating would be revoked soon, so she wanted to enjoy the menu at the cafeteria before that happened.

She even purposely left out 300 calories, then silently made a new plan and calculated the calorie distribution for next week’s food, preparing thoroughly.

Chu Yuanqing didn’t think as much. Despite her good cooking skills, due to past experiences, the concept of tasty and untasty food blurred for her, and she didn’t care much about her diet.

As for calories…

The magical girl’s body doesn’t need to worry about these things. Even if she eats a lot, it can be transformed into magic power. If necessary, it will also be transformed to places where she needs to gain weight.

Ten minutes later, in the cafeteria…

Chu Yuanqing skillfully used a knife and fork to cut the tender steak into small pieces, then placed them all on a porcelain plate. Sprinkling some chopped parsley on top, she silently pushed the plate in front of her daughter, gazing at her admiringly, and asked:

"Do you want some oil and vinegar dressing on your salad? I can help you mix it."

"Yes, please!"

"Sprinkling some white pepper to season this bowl of creamy corn soup will make it taste even better. Does Little Shu prefer it lighter or richer?"

"Whatever Qing Qing likes, I like!"

Chu Wang Shu gently answered the question, looking like a hungry little animal, both obedient and cute.

The little girl blinked her eyes, reflecting a gentle and serious profile in her pupils. She looked a bit dazed and couldn’t help but smile.

Chu Wang Shu has always been a disciplined child since she was young. She can do everything by herself, and does it decisively like a sharp blade cutting through enemies effortlessly.

But perhaps, in the face of someone like Chu Yuanqing who is like a mother figure, she becomes clumsy, impulsive, immature, and even more prone to being embarrassed or acting spoiled.

Yes, that’s how it is now.

Though she can quickly cook steak by herself, tasks such as tossing salad and refilling the pepper shaker are simple for her.

However, when Chu Yuanqing helps with these trivial matters, Chu Wang Shu feels a warmth of being cherished filling her chest, and even the tip of her tongue seems to taste the sweet happiness.

Chu Wang Shu started to suspect that she was bewitched.

But if it’s a spell cast by Qing Qing, it seems there’s nothing worth resisting, rather… it’s just fantastic!

Chu Wang Shu vigorously shook her head, patted her cheek, and asked:

"Qing Qing, how do you feel about your performance on stage this time?"

Chu Yuanqing paused while mixing the salad, her expression subtle as she said uncertainly:

"It should be… considered good, right?"

"At least better than what I expected."

This response was cautious.

Because Chu Yuanqing herself was unsure of how her stage performance turned out, her mind was deeply immersed in old dreams at that moment, relying solely on her subconscious mind to complete the performance.

Despite having memories, she felt that her own dancing was just average.

After all, her dance foundation was there, even if she tried to replicate memories of Charlotte, it wouldn’t immediately improve her skills.

Judging from the significant magic transformation from the lantern pendant, the stage’s impact was surprisingly effective?

Chu Yuanqing thought for a long time but still couldn’t guess what kind of rating she would get.

Hmm, the reason is simple, she couldn’t find a specific reference point at all.

At that time, the stage was full of virtual projections, the Tutor Group was in a closed room, and the contestants couldn’t watch from backstage. The bullet comments in the live room were also a secret to them.

So, even though she blindly trusted Charlotte, she couldn’t imagine what her stage would look like.

Chu Wang Shu didn’t think much, she just thought the other person’s performance on stage was great, and said somewhat enviously:

"Maybe you could get a Grade B? Qing Qing is so talented."

The little girl drooped her head dejectedly, tears welling up in her eyes as she bragged about her steak:

"Waa, waa, waa, I did so poorly, I feel like I’m going to drop down a grade, I need to eat a few more mouthfuls before dropping."

The audience in the live room knew the ratings of the two people. As they watched the conversation between the two dummies, the screen was filled with "hahaha" bullet comments, full of laughter and joy.

Meanwhile, on the other side was the main channel.

Last in Chu Yuanqing’s dormitory, Liang Xiaoxiao stood on the secondary rating stage in third place, with a Grade D.

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