Chapter 254

Chapter 254: Master of Water – Chu Yuanqing; Intense Battle Inside

Pool party?

The little idols had different opinions about Charlotte’s suggestion.

Chu Yuanqing disagreed for a simple reason: she hated wearing swimsuits.

Whether it was a modest one-piece or a sexy swimsuit that showed off a lot of skin, she found both hard to accept.

Although yoga clothes also highlight body curves, just like some swimsuits, and may even be a bit more revealing in a way, the complexity of clothing lies in the special meanings people give to them.

Of course, this small boundary seemed to disappear in front of Charlotte.

At least yesterday, she put on a short maid skirt that was made to please, and she couldn’t help but curl her toes at the memory.

So, knowing she had no power to object, Honey Qing could only stay quiet and let everyone discuss.

Her cute daughter was always very interested in such group activities, and even if she couldn’t swim, she could have Sister Charlotte or Honey Qing teach her.

Well, at the very least, just like when she was younger, she could wear a swimming ring and splash in the sun!

"A swimsuit party, coming from Charlotte, sounds pretty silly, doesn’t it?"

Kirimi Miyuki felt like she was facing a great enemy and couldn’t help but mutter to herself. She didn’t believe that Charlotte would throw a normal pool party. But considering that Little Shu was in the group, the others probably wouldn’t go too far.

Tang Liuli thought for a moment and directly asked:

"If we’re at the castle, does that mean we’ll swim in the pool?"

Charlotte’s pink lips curled up as she showed a mysterious smile, blinking her eyes and replied:

"Hehe, magic can do anything! I won’t let Liuli and everyone down."

"Anyway, just leave the pool party to me. Everyone just needs to look forward to it and train hard every day!"

Xie Qingxuan nodded silently. She was the kind of person who could be serious when needed, but could also be carefree and playful.

Even if the pool party turned into some wild outdoor party, in the eyes of the golden retriever who understood the magical girl romance rules, it would just be another small activity to strengthen bonds.

As for now, her mind was filled with thoughts of swimsuit styles, what hairstyle to wear that day, and a series of small details, all of which she took in stride.

Chu Yuanqing and Little Sakura, two serious people, silently hoped in their hearts that Charlotte wouldn’t do anything outrageous when the time comes.

So, this topic was subtly brushed aside for the moment.

The little idols continued to talk about Xiaoxiao’s return to Monk Mountain.

After everyone took the elevator back to the castle, they sat together to finish dinner, then took a walk back to the dance room, training until nine in the evening to complete their daily goals.

At night, Tang Liuli lay on her soft bed, finally having free time to surf the internet and see how Dream Weaver Rabbit edited the sixth episode.

But before that, she had to check Weibo and casually reply to a few fan comments, being a super friendly idol!

Tang Liuli had 35.97 million fans, which, although not as many as her previously canceled big account, still made her the top idol in fan count among little idols thanks to her past fame. When she opened her Weibo account, her latest post already had 800,000 likes.

"Wow, how did the comments get over two hundred thousand?"

The green-eyed cat blinked in confusion. She didn’t get that many comments when she posted her daily life on Weibo before. Could it be because the sixth episode just aired over at Daxia?

The girl didn’t think much, she showed a happy smile and eagerly opened the comment section.

Tang Liuli looked on the verge of tears, she angrily closed Weibo, unhappily flipped through her album, and after not finding the bad things mentioned, she bravely opened Weibo and replied to a few messages from her fans, then checked Chu Yuanqing’s Weibo.

The green-eyed cat’s cheeks puffed up, she pouted in jealousy and angrily said:

"Honey Qing is really biased, we all went to the pottery shop together, but she only remembers to post pictures with Charlotte."

Tang Liuli was angry; she also had a little temper. Secretly, she decided that the next day, she wouldn’t let Honey Qing touch her hair and face. She wanted to be a cool cat.

"Ding dong."

The notification sound from Weibo rang out.

The green-eyed cat confusedly clicked refresh and saw that Chu Yuanqing had posted new updates, and she had posted four at once, her update frequency was just like when treating her friends on Weibo.

The first post was a grid of nine pictures, all of Tang Liuli. In one, she was bent over searching for a carving tool, in another, she looked down with a gentle smile, happily gazing at the clay, and in yet another, she showed hesitation, looking at a distant box of paint, not knowing how to speak to the staff…

The last two items are the initial model she shaped and the cup in Chu Yuanqing’s hand, which has a picture of a cat on it and the word "Liuli" written on the edge.

Then there is the caption—"Liuli shaped the initial model; she is amazing!"

Tang Liuli’s face turned hot, and she immediately forgot the unpleasantness. She was so happy that she rolled on the bed, and after a few turns, she remembered to like and comment, quickly typing:

"Is the cup a gift from Little Qing?"

A second later, Chu Yuanqing replied:

"Yes, but it hasn’t been painted yet. Once it’s colored, I will give it to Liuli. I hope you like it."

"I really like it!" the green-eyed cat instantly replied.

The girl’s eyes sparkled, and her smile was bright; she was happy for a long time, completely ignoring the bad comments from before. She continued happily scrolling through the Weibo comments until the excitement faded, then softly said:

"Huh? Am I really so easy to please?"

"No matter how you look at it, Sister Charlotte pushed Honey Qing to send this, and it wasn’t just to me. They also sent it to Miyuki and Little Xuan, and there’s even a ‘family photo’ with Little Shu playing. There’s really… really no sincerity at all!"

The green-eyed cat grumbled, her eyes still tilted up at the corners. She pinched her still-warm cheeks with her little hands, trying hard to smooth her smile into a cute, proud look.

There was nothing she could do; even though she knew it wasn’t completely pure, just knowing that Chu Yuanqing was watching her and taking the time to capture these moments on her phone made her feel really satisfied and happy.

On the other side, Little Sakura went through a similar journey of thoughts as the green-eyed cat, and she felt more motivated to fold paper cranes.

After reading it, Xie Qingxuan didn’t react much because she wasn’t angry or jealous that Chu Yuanqing only posted on Charlotte’s Weibo. Without the "first suppress then lift" moment, she was just a little excited about the pottery gift that Honey Qing wanted to give her.

The golden retriever had already decided to buy a special house to store the gifts from Honey Qing. She glanced at her savings and decided to release her sister, who had recently been put on the blacklist, so that she could receive the coins that her sister occasionally sent.

By the way, the reason for putting her on the blacklist was that she felt her sister had become more annoying lately, always sending her strange and incomprehensible texts, knowing that she was recording a show, yet still inviting her out for dinner and coffee, trying to squeeze time away from Little Qing.

So, she didn’t think twice and just blocked her sister. After all, getting revenge on her sister wasn’t that important right now, and there was no need to keep their contact information for the sake of "knowing oneself and others."

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At the same time, Chu Yuanqing’s actions created waves of public opinion in Daxia.

It can be said that every Weibo post was a celebration for different CP fans.

Chu Yuanqing fulfilled the wishes of fans who adored "Qing Ci Li Qu," "Meet You in the Mist," and "Qingcheng Qingguo." Initially, each group of fans felt like they had discovered true love and believed it was very sweet.

But when everyone realized that Chu Yuanqing had shown interest in everyone and treated each one seriously, they immediately sensed a subtle feeling of being a playboy.

"6, there’s a beauty in how everyone is my wings."

"To be honest, I usually don’t support yuri and don’t believe they are lesbians. But with this situation, it’s clearly beyond ordinary friendship—and from a business point of view, Honey Qing and the other young idols have no need to sell a couple image."

The public opinion in Daxia continued to grow, leading to an increase in young idols’ fan numbers.

It’s worth mentioning that the long-suppressed popularity of the Kyoto version of "Dazzling Stage" soared during this time, and a number of well-liked young idols emerged, adding to the excitement of the competition for the third performance.

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On the third floor of the castle, the master bedroom.

Chu Yuanqing sat on the sofa, her pure white hair flowing down like a waterfall, blending with the silk nightgown gifted by Charlotte, hugging her lovely figure. The light in her eyes sparkled, and her serious yet cute face showed a hint of nervousness as she stared at her phone without blinking.

The girl’s bare toes, resting on the carpet, fidgeted restlessly like tender lotus buds, as if she were trapped in a world-class crisis, until she saw happy replies from her little idols, which made her sigh in relief and smile with joy.

Although she hadn’t thought much about it in the pottery shop and had only posted on Weibo for Charlotte, her emotional intelligence was not lacking. During the training, she gradually realized that she had been unfair, and had done something a bit excessive.

Well, fortunately, at the pottery shop, she had also kept an eye on others, and because of the last gift she received, she had really been secretly preparing a gift. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have been able to post even these few Weibo updates, which would definitely make Liuli, Miyuki, and Little Xuan feel wronged and angry!

Chu Yuanqing couldn’t remember her past with them, but the echoes still lingered in her heart, and her intuition about this matter constantly reminded her not to let them feel wronged because of her.

If it weren’t for this legacy, she would never have ended up having a chaotic party with everyone.

"Let’s buy some gifts tomorrow to better make up for everyone."

Chu Yuanqing felt that the clay she shaped with her own hands was very rough, looked silly, and wasn’t worth much as a gift; it definitely wasn’t enough as a return gift. She murmured with some frustration,

"But including Little Shu, I just feel unsure about what to give."

Just then, her phone dinged with a message from Charlotte:

"You actually knew to bring water without me reminding you?"

"Little Qing has made a lot of progress and needs to be praised and encouraged properly!"

"Hmm, I guess in a little while, Little Qing will grow into a mischievous woman who can play with us as she pleases. I look forward to the day when she toys with me!"

Chu Yuanqing replied with a series of dots; she felt she could never win against Charlotte. Frustrated and ashamed, she gave up arguing and walked straight out of her bedroom, entering Miss Saintess’s room without knocking.

On the bed, Charlotte was lying down, looking at her phone, humming a tune. She wore only a white silk nightgown, and the curve of her hips and waist was very alluring. She was swinging her snow-white legs, looking very relaxed and comfortable.

The Pure White Witch gave a strong slap on the full part, and before the waves had settled, she skillfully grabbed the little leg and pinched the bare foot, causing a carefree Miss Saintess to become stiff all over as she realized something was wrong.

"Little Qing, um, sneaking up is not right!"

Charlotte hadn’t finished speaking when a tickle on the bottom of her foot defeated her; her forced serious expression instantly broke, and the corners of her eyes began to lift, making her laugh.

Afterward, The Last Diva, who had her weakness captured, was "tormented" by Honey Qing for a while until she saw her chance, used magic to swap places, pinned Chu Yuanqing down, one hand pressing on her shoulder and the other pinching her soft waist, and began to fight back.

Unlike Honey Qing’s childish method of just scratching the bottom of the foot, Miss Saintess soon used a much more intense approach, quickly gaining the upper hand, making Pure White Witch press her lips together with mist starting to fill her eyes.

"Charlotte, wait… I didn’t come to do this with you."

Charlotte puffed up her cheeks and said confidently:

"No way, where is it fair for a sneak attack to not count! I know Little Qing isn’t ticklish or afraid of pain, so only doing that kind of thing counts as proper punishment!"

Hearing Miss Saintess’s nonsense, Chu Yuanqing simply gave up trying to block that troublesome little hand; she forced her expression to stay serious, closed her eyes, and stopped struggling, softly saying a very classic line:

"Even if we want that, we still need to shut the door."

Charlotte lowered her frost-blue lashes, planted a kiss on Honey Qing’s cheek with her pink lips, and showed a mischievous yet curious smile as she said seriously:

"Hey? But doesn’t Little Qing think it would be more exciting if we leave it open? I’ve read that in books and seen it in many videos; let’s give it a try this time!"

But even so, to prevent Honey Qing from getting angry, The Last Diva used magic to close the slightly ajar door.

Soon after, Charlotte couldn’t resist the temptation of Honey Qing’s kiss. After half a minute of kissing, under the heat of the magic-filled Demon Mark, she lost her strength and was turned over and playfully teased.

Five minutes later, Miss Saintess, feeling shy and annoyed, used a few spells to waste some extra magic power and unwillingly returned for more, completely forgetting the painful reality of losing in a four-on-one situation yesterday.

At this moment, outside the door.

Chu Wang Shu stood on this side, feeling a bit conflicted about whether to push the door open. She didn’t want to sleep with Charlotte to reminisce about her mother’s scent in her dreams, but rather wanted to ask her how to control magic as a preparation for learning spells in the future.

Just like when she reviews problems and watches online courses ahead of time to finish her first and second-year classes early, the cute daughter felt embarrassed after seeing the power control of her seniors but also had the thought of getting a head start.

Just…

Although Sister Charlotte and Dad’s relationship is unclear, asking the other person to do something special for you is indeed a bit cunning, right? Could this behavior be too forward?

The lovely daughter pondered over this question, hesitating at the door for a long time, unable to decide to push the door open. She took a deep breath and whispered to herself:

"I can’t hesitate any longer; if I do, Sister Charlotte will go to sleep."

With this thought, Chu Wang Shu firmly knocked on the door and said:

"Sister Charlotte, I need to talk to you. Are you there?"

Inside, the loud sound of water suddenly stopped.

Chu Yuanqing’s hazy mind felt like it was struck by lightning. She quickly moved her little hand away and placed it on Charlotte’s soft waist, her fingertips touching the hot and shining Demon Mark, drawing all the magic back into her body and filling the lantern with it.

After this action was completed, Charlotte was able to recover from her defeated state—magical poisoning.

But the key point is that the girl’s eyes still looked a bit confused. The mist made her eyes shimmer more, and with the blush on her cheeks, she looked completely like an adult, not a child at all.

Oh no, what should we do?

Charlotte even pretended that she and Chu Yuanying had feelings for each other, but the adorable daughter didn’t know her real identity. If she opened the door and saw this scene, it would definitely be a huge shock.

Chu Yuanqing felt nervous and anxious. She pinched Charlotte’s face, hoping to pull her out of her dreamy state and make her wake up right away.

Outside the door,

At this moment, the adorable daughter, who had not received a reply for a long time, puzzledly placed her hand on the doorknob.