Chapter 91

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Chapter 91: The Taste of First Kiss

Tang Liuli is a genius, no doubt about it.

Despite her natural talent, buried under endless scripts and a demanding acting career, it was overshadowed.

But after Chu Yuanqing helped Tang Liuli overcome some past troubles, her talent became clearer and she became more sensitive to acting and lies.

Chu Yuanqing’s lies may deceive others, but not Tang Liuli!

She could instinctively pick up on subtle expressions, body language, and other details, detecting the scent of lies and finding more loopholes due to her acting experience.

Firstly, the shooting of the music video requires a proper location, and with the grandeur of "Dazzling Stage", there should be dressing rooms. It doesn’t make sense for Honey Qing to be in a coffee shop restroom, looking messy.

Secondly, the makeup artists Honey Qing knows are limited to those she met on stage, and their schedules are slightly later than the contestants’. Also, the closest film crew and studio to this coffee shop are three kilometers away, leaving no time for them to do her makeup.

Thirdly, the basic fake blood recipe in the film crew consists of syrup, water, red coloring, and some cornstarch.

When Tang Liuli was 10 years old, she acted in a horror movie similar to "The Shining" and had to use fake blood, which had a sweet yet almost bitter taste that she still vividly remembers to this day.

Chu Yuanqing’s fake blood, on the other hand, was different. It not only tasted like blood but also had a hint of rose fragrance, making it feel like a refreshing and strange juice.

Despite the many variations in fake blood recipes over the years, the props department had no reason to intentionally create fake blood that replicated the smell of blood, let alone scents of flowers and fruits.

The fake blood on the ground was glittering like it had fluorescent powder in it, yet the taste in her mouth did not match that fluorescent taste, which was obviously unreasonable!

How did she even taste it?

Hmm…

Tang Liuli’s pretty face was smeared with ketchup-like fake blood, making her look like a little flower cat. Despite her serious expression, she looked quite comical. She discreetly licked the fake blood on the corner of her lips and affirmed the taste of fake blood once again.

Then, the most suspicious part of the appearance critique was about to start!

This was the biggest flaw.

Honestly, even with the best custom services, it’s hard to find a wig and colored contacts that match the main character perfectly without any flaws. This is not just trying out a new style, right?

Plus, if "Dazzling Stage" had this level of makeup, why bother working so hard to create a girl group with billions of followers? Just invest in the technology and improve other girl groups to make more money effortlessly, right?

Tang Liuli carefully observed the person in front of her.

Chu Yuanqing’s hair felt like silk, her flawless white color was purer than winter snow. The colors in her eyes overflowed with divine beauty, both solemn and gentle, exuding a transcendent clarity.

With just one glance, her talent shone brightly, making Tang Liuli feel relaxed and light-hearted.

Tang Liuli always thought Chu Yuanqing was incredibly beautiful, almost like a supernatural being. Now, with just one look, her cheeks blushed with warmth. Tang Liuli quickly looked away, afraid of losing her rationality and getting lost in Chu Yuanqing’s dazzling and terrifying charm, missing out on the truth.

This dazzling charm was even more terrifying than what she had felt when she almost formed a cult before.

Even Tang Liuli couldn’t help but fold her hands together, imagining that Chu Yuanqing was a deity descended to Earth.

Now, having just been saved and filled with maternal love, feeling the charm of Chu Yuanqing’s presence, it was like all her abilities were boosted, causing her to ignore logic and spiral into madness in her mind.

According to normal basic logic, do not add substance unless necessary.

Tang Liuli had already given up or did not want to use basic logic when facing Chu Yuanqing.

– Can such a wonderful being like Mother Qing be human?

– False, I don’t believe it, humans are beyond saving!

Only succubus, deities, angels, and even pure magical girls shining from within, these beings that do not exist in the world but are concepts imagined by people, are worthy of being Chu Yuanqing in her mind!

When it comes to such supernatural things, many questions now have answers.

For example, the reason why Chu Yuanqing lies.

For example, the alluring posture with white hair and golden eyes.

For example, being able to vomit so much blood and still live, the flowery scent in the blood, and even a juicy taste.

For example, one’s natural talent can easily sense much stronger positive emotions in others than usual.

Can you think of a more reasonable answer than magical girls? There isn’t one!

Tang Liuli’s amazing wisdom, for the first time, figured out the truth using unique logic.

Also, unlike her previous belief that Chu Yuanqing was a divine being, the current magical girl may be just a product of imagination, but now there’s a chance to further confirm it!

Chu Yuanqing, unaware of her identity as a magical girl, had her identity guessed by someone with a genius-like mind. She coughed a few times, quickly changed the subject, and asked:

"By the way, Liuli, I remember locking the door. How did you get into the bathroom?"

Tang Liuli’s emerald eyes showed confusion, and after a moment of thought, she silently reached out her hand, released her fingers, and let the key hanging from the rope fall. She confidently said:

"Because this is my shop."

"Seven or eight years ago, I shot many scenes here. For convenience, I decided to buy this place and even built a few bedrooms upstairs for sleeping. Of course, I have the keys to this place. I was surprised to see you, Honey Qing, here."

Chu Yuanqing was greatly shocked. Her little brain was spinning fast as she quickly calculated the price of the whole coffee shop in just one second, based on her years of working in Sea City, the approximate size of the cafe, and the price of land in the film and television base. She fell into silence for a moment.

16.37 million?

No, if it was a few years ago, the price should be much lower, but at least several million.

Wow, I didn’t know Little Liuli was this rich!

Chu Yuanqing couldn’t help but hold her breath and unconsciously blurted out a very direct question:

"So… is the property deed in your name?"

"Yes, I also have a villa in Sea City. Would Little Qing like to come and visit?"

Tang Liuli calmly admitted that she didn’t think of herself as very wealthy.

Her father had taken all her assets and earnings, leaving only those assets frozen by her mother as a precaution, most of which were overseas. For example, the castle in Bordeaux and the art pieces locked in a private bank vault in advance.

And even if she goes around various places in person after she grows up, and unfreezes the assets according to the contract, she won’t be able to transfer or auction them within 5 years.

Also, after Tang Liuli grows up, Mr. Tang won’t have the right to profit from her anymore.

So, taking advantage of her being 17 years old now, Tang Liuli signed a competition contract with "Dazzling Stage", selling off her daughter, company, and agent altogether. After making some money from the deal, she ran back to Gloria alone, ready to continue working on his masterpiece dream.

Therefore, Tang Liuli has no close relatives, her only assets that she can use domestically are this coffee shop and a few houses. In her hidden bank account, she only has a pitiful few million left, feeling so poor that she starts to feel a bit inferior.

With only this little money, how can she afford Honey Qing? And how can she compete with other bad women!

Clearly, her upbringing has caused some issues in her understanding of wealth.

Chu Yuanqing restrained the urge to ask for financial support, sighed quietly, stood up, glanced at the large pool of blood on the ground gradually steaming with magical energy, her pupils dilated, and she felt a sudden tightness in her chest.

Oh no, she had to find a way to get Liuli out before the blood naturally disappeared.

Chu Yuanqing stood up at this thought, casually patting her skirt, hiding her anxiety, and calmly replied:

"If I have the chance, I will go."

"For now, shall we go for a walk? I heard there are many interesting sights around here."

Tang Liuli seemed not to hear, her gaze focused on every part of the person in front of her.

From the plump and swaying fruits as she stood up, to the slender waist that felt perfect when embraced, to the round thighs, and… the knee with a scraped skin.

The young girl lowered her eyes, extended her finger, and gently slid it over the skin near the other person’s knee wound, causing a teasing sensation. The circling speed and movement of her fingers were quite suggestive.

Chu Yuanqing instinctively wanted to step back, but was then held by another hand on her calf, stopping her movement. She felt the hot touch on her skin and subconsciously pursed her lips, puzzled as she asked:

"Liuli?"

Tang Liuli lowered her eyes to the fresh redness oozing from the wound, smelling the fragrance of blooming flowers in the summer breeze. She calmly listened to the cicadas outside the window, and after many years suddenly felt the essence of summer.

The girl’s fingers sank into the soft flesh of the thigh, feeling the abundant collagen in her palm. She moved closer like a cat, brought her head near the knee, puckered her lips, exhaled gently on the knee, and softly said:

"Little Qing, your knee is hurt."

Chu Yuanqing was blown to the point where even her toes couldn’t resist curling back. Her eyes shimmered with gold, and she pressed her lips together, feeling that something was not right in the atmosphere. However, she didn’t know exactly what was wrong and could only honestly reply:

"Yes, I accidentally bumped it, but it’s okay. It will be better soon."

Tang Liuli’s eyes were misty, with tears staining the corners pink. Her expression was bewildered yet light-hearted, as if she had just taken a deep breath of catnip in her owner’s arms. She was lightly tracing her leg with tender fingertips, and her breath was becoming sticky.

Honey Qing, with white fur and golden eyes, was very special. In the past, in order to feel warmth overflowing in her heart and experience a pleasure even more joyful than playing doi, she needed various special occasions, with the most stable two elements being Chu Wang Shu and the stage.

But now?

As long as Chu Yuanqing stood here, she could absorb all kinds of brilliance from the depths of human nature.

What she could feel was not only maternal love and the sparkle on stage, but also specific virtues like purity, diligence, generosity, humility, gentleness, moderation, and tolerance, as well as the concept similar to the knights’ eight creeds.

It was like… the person in front of her was a convergence of all the beauty of living beings. Once she shed the external heavy shell, she naturally should shine like this.

Because of her family background, Tang Liuli witnessed the madness, ugliness, selfishness, wickedness, lies, and betrayal in human nature.

Since meeting Chu Yuanqing, she had been constantly reminded that there are not only people like her mother and father in the world, but also ones like Chu Yuanqing, who make her feel truly grateful to be alive.

Tang Liuli’s legs rubbed together, her rationality gradually disappearing. She felt like she was going crazy. The present Honey Qing was like a walking aphrodisiac, but soon, even this thought was overwhelmed by desire.

"I can’t… go out right now. At least… we should… disinfect, right?"

The girl’s voice was hoarse and mixed with rapid breathing. She lowered her well-known beautiful face, kissed the wound on her knee devoutly with her soft lips, and let out a gentle tongue to lick the bloodstains.

At first, there was a smell of blood in her mouth, but as she licked more, the scent of flowers became stronger. She could even taste a hint of sweetness, as the blood seeping from the broken skin became more fragrant on her lips.

In this shocking way, Tang Liuli crushed her nonsensical reasoning and proved that the blood on the floor was not fake, but Chu Yuanqing’s coughed-up product.

This made the initially unbelievable "Chu Yuanqing = magical girl" theory much more convincing.

But at that moment, she didn’t even think about all that, she simply wanted to "disinfect."

Chu Yuanqing froze in shock, her soul shattered and her body in pain, but what she saw still greatly shocked the middle-aged office worker, leaving her mind stuck in place.

Huh? Disinfecting?

Is this how you disinfect?

Annoyed, who told this child such wrong knowledge!

Although the amylase and lysozyme in saliva have digestive and antibacterial effects, it is only for maintaining daily oral hygiene. Injuries on the skin should not be disinfected with saliva, okay!

Chu Yuanqing was about to educate the other person on this important common knowledge, but strangely noticed the diminishing rejection of magic.

Before she could even rejoice, the witch’s senses were multiplied and acted on every inch of her skin, as a strange magical flow spread throughout her body, bringing a pleasant tingling sensation.

The girl’s legs trembled as she fell back to the ground, her sickly pale face now tinted with a tempting coral blush. Her usually cold and serious expression was now confused and dazed.

Soon, she realized the terrifying truth, which made her itch with hatred.

Because of the strange magic, it appeared in Tang Liuli’s pendant after she licked it, then spread throughout her body.

In short, it’s a magical exchange through saliva.

Chu Yuanqing was so embarrassed and angry, she wanted to pound the floor.

Darn it, magical girls aren’t supposed to be like this!

Where is the blessed designer? Delete this strange setting for me! Delete it now!

At that moment, the confused Liuli Cat, with mist in her emerald eyes, instinctively crawled towards Chu Yuanqing, nuzzling into her arms and holding her waist tightly, whispering in Chu Yuanqing’s ear:

"Qing Qing, are you tired? You can’t even stand steadily, why not come sit in my bedroom for a while?"

Chu Yuanqing’s heart was in turmoil, feeling like she was teetering on the edge of insanity.

The girl quickly turned her head, avoiding Tang Liuli’s breath on her ear, feeling like things were spiraling out of control.

First is the aftermath of the unleashed curse.

Next is the appointment to meet with her daughter.

Lastly, the magical girl’s identity crisis.

Chu Yuanqing’s headache worsened as she thought more.

No, she wanted to just give up.

Upon careful consideration, as long as no abnormalities occur, this body is indistinguishable from a regular person; even if taken to a hospital for examination, there would be no flaws. It’s okay even if some oddities are discovered.

Moreover, with her identity corrected by her own causality and a lifespan of only a few months left, as long as she doesn’t expose herself to the public on stage or live broadcasts, there’s really no need to care too much about these details.

Therefore…

Chu Yuanqing’s gaze was determined, she quietly pried open the hand of the girl resting on her waist, wanting to disregard the traces of the scene and simply leave this clingy green-eyed cat here and run away!

Suddenly, a menacing whisper lingered in the room.

"Little Qing, you wouldn’t want Little Shu to find out about you secretly coughing up blood in the bathroom, right?"

Chu Yuanqing froze in place.

Haha, it must be a trick of the mind. How could the sweet and shy Little Liuli say such cold words!

Tang Liuli understands human nature.

Her mother, in pursuit of the perfect "masterpiece," was willing to embed the symptoms of schizophrenia into her soul, allowing her to effortlessly switch personalities and portray any role like a great actress.

Her father, striving for a masterpiece painting that would be remembered in history, sacrificed his wife and daughter. He watched as they died in the castle and joyfully painted their deaths, spending years and money on building his reputation through endless art exhibitions.

These two were driven by art and fame.

And Chu Yuanqing? She is gentle yet resolute, with a clear sense of right and wrong, as such a person.

Because of this, there is no need for real threats, no need for deliberate disguises, just need to reveal the softness in her heart.

Tang Liuli no longer hides her inner cowardice, tears welling up in her eyes, hot tears falling and shattering on Chu Yuanqing’s neck.

Tang Liuli was clearly crying silently, looking extremely aggrieved, but then she smiled, as if she had just pulled off a great prank, smugly saying softly:

"Fooled you, scared you, didn’t I?"

"Little Qing is the nicest person in the whole wide world to me."

"Whatever I guess, whatever I know, I won’t tell anyone."

Chu Yuanqing relaxed her body but dared not leave, she was concerned not about being guessed at for the truth, but about what kind of shadows she had pulled out of Liuli’s heart? What made this child so fragile and sensitive.

At that moment, the feeling of guilt in her heart was overwhelming.

How despicable, how bad am I? Thinking of running away because of this little matter, it’s really irresponsible.

No, you need to show responsibility as an adult!

Chu Yuanqing thought about it and decided that since Liuli, a beautiful girl, couldn’t do anything to herself, she might as well arrange to meet at this coffee shop to meet her adorable daughter without any problems.

After confirming all the details, she hesitated for a moment and said:

"How about… I accompany you upstairs for a while?"

Tang Liuli was thrilled and nodded repeatedly.

So, the two of them went upstairs to a private bathroom with disposable towels to clean up the bloodstains on their bodies.

In the meantime, Chu Yuanqing sent a text message to her daughter with the meeting address set here, and then followed the other person’s steps into a long-unused bedroom.

The room was very clean, as if someone had been regularly cleaning it. The wooden floor felt fresh, the layout and furniture were carefully selected European-style, and the bed was piled with various, some old teddy bears.

Sunlight flooded in, the window curtains swayed in the wind, mingling with shadows from the bookshelves nearby.

The bookshelf is big, with primary school homework and textbooks, as well as books like "Actors’ Self-cultivation," "Respect for Performing Arts," and "Acting Training Manual," which are very different from primary school math books, along with many notebooks with unknown contents from their covers.

In front, there are large tables and chairs, where one can vaguely see the silhouette of a girl reading here many years ago.

"Can I take a look at this?"

"Feel free."

Chu Yuanqing heard a positive reply, then took out an old book with worn edges. Flipping through it casually, she found the scent of years gone by, filled with childish notes and different interpretations written on sticky notes.

After putting it back, she took out a few more books and discovered interpretations about the actor Marlon Brando. They seemed like assignments given by a teacher.

Among them were interpretations of the immortal movie "The Godfather" and four classic films, "A Streetcar Named Desire," "Modern Revelation," "Last Tango in Paris," and "On the Waterfront."

Surprisingly, there were also character sketches written by Tang Liuli when she was 9 and 10 years old. It was evident that at that time, she took acting very seriously, showing a maturity beyond her age.

Tang Liuli observed the familiar yet unfamiliar surroundings, her expression complex with feelings of nostalgia, resentment, sorrow, and loneliness.

Sea City is a place I haven’t been to for many years.

This time, when she joined "Dazzling Stage," she was fully immersed in it until Dream Weaver Rabbit mentioned there was free time. With nothing to do and feeling lonely, she remembered there was a forgotten cafe here.

Under Chu Yuanqing’s gaze, Tang Liuli walked to the side of the bed and looked at the biggest teddy bear.

Just when Chu Yuanqing thought the child would cherish the toy like a normal girl, she silently reached out and forcefully pulled off the onyx-like eyes in frustration.

Tang Liuli took out a hidden camera from inside and casually threw it into the trash, whispering:

"My mom is very controlling."

"All these teddy bears were gifts from her, almost every pair of eyes has this kind of thing inside."

"So, I never really liked toys since I was little. They’re not meant to please me, but to help my mom control me better."

As Tang Liuli spoke, she pulled off another teddy bear’s eye. She said all this without any change in expression, in a matter-of-fact tone, naturally and calmly, without a hint of sadness.

Chu Yuanqing felt she didn’t need to respond at this moment. She helped the other person pull the eyes off the teddy bear. They searched the entire bedroom as if the purpose of coming here was to dismantle the house.

Half an hour later, the two stared blankly at the messy bedroom.

Tang Liuli, for some reason, started laughing as she watched. She kicked over the trash can with her foot, as if venting frustration or maybe finding it amusing, holding her stomach while continuing to laugh.

Chu Yuanqing was a great listener. She didn’t speak but could express her presence with her eyes.

After releasing her emotions, Tang Liuli’s laughter faded. Her emotions drained, her long eyelashes drooping, and her emerald eyes looking lost as tears uncontrollably overflowed.

The sunlight outside the window outlined tears.

The girl found the sun glaring, and with a slightly teary voice, she asked,

"Little Qing, can you be my mom for five minutes?"

Chu Yuanqing felt this was a very embarrassing task, but the pitiful look in the green-eyed cat’s eyes made it hard to refuse. She reluctantly nodded and said stiffly,

"I may not do very well, but I will try my best."

Tang Liuli stretched out her arms, looked at Chu Yuanqing, and said seriously:

"Can you give me a hug?"

Chu Yuanqing had hugged Tang Liuli many times before, but this time, when she hugged her, it didn’t feel any different from before.

However… while in her arms, she felt just like a sensitive little kitten, initially cautious and trembling with unease, as if ready to run away at any moment out of fear, until she sensed some warmth, and then she hugged back tightly.

The hug lasted for three minutes.

It felt both short and long.

When Chu Yuanqing let go, she even imagined abandoning a little cat, tossing it back into a crowded, bustling city where thunderstorms occasionally rumbled, feeling a mix of uneasiness and compassion.

Tang Liuli’s eyes and freckles were red from crying, looking adorable yet pitiful. She had a peaceful expression, a fragile smile on her lips, and softly made the next request:

"Can you give me a kiss? On the forehead, please."

Chu Yuanqing hesitated a bit. It wasn’t that she didn’t want her first kiss, but she felt the atmosphere was a bit strange, like something was being overlooked. But… kissing on the forehead shouldn’t be a big deal, right?

Tang Liuli obediently closed her eyes. Her lashes were still wet with tears, making her look innocent and honest, just like a good child longing for motherly love.

Chu Yuanqing let go of her last bit of doubt. She slowly moved closer, smelling a violet-like scent. She pursed her lips, wanting to quickly end it all, and simply closed her eyes as she pressed her lips against the forehead.

However, when her lips touched the skin, she felt a jelly-like softness that was enticing, with a strong scent mixed with the taste of lemon toothpaste rushing into her nostrils. The moist sensation spread, awakening her consciousness completely.

Chu Yuanqing realized something was not right.

But it was too late; her head was gently pressed by a small hand, then released.

Tang Liuli’s emerald eyes filled with mist, breathing rapidly. She was both shy and joyful, her cute cheeks blushing, as she pointed to her lips with her finger, blinked, and said:

"Little Qing, remember this move. Don’t let other bad women use it on you in the future, okay."