Chapter 261

Chapter 261: Revealing the Past, Cat Tail Costume, Giving Miss Saintess Her Comeuppance

The room was bright with light.

The girl’s curled eyelashes trembled, her emerald eyes were full of spring, her cute face was rosy, and the blush on her cheeks was just right. Her lips were so moist they looked as if she had just used a lip mask, and her beautiful legs in a sitting position created lovely shapes in her black stockings.

Chu Yuanqing rarely saw Liuli dressed like this; her stockings were very beautiful, showing hints of her natural skin tone through the black. The thickness was between 30 and 40 denier, and her skirt was so short it barely covered her thighs, swaying with every flick of her tail, with its fluffy texture shining in the light.

Tang Liuli’s cat ears poked out from her dark hair, giving her an amazing lively and soft look. She blinked her eyes and stared directly at Pure White Witch. When she noticed the other person hadn’t moved, her slightly upturned nose wrinkled in displeasure, showing her cat-like pride.

Chu Yuanqing quietly locked the door, adding a layer of soundproof magic to prevent her sweet daughter from stumbling in. She sat next to Liuli Cat and gently stroked her freshly washed, smooth hair, unable to resist pinching her warm cat ears, and asked:

"Liuli, did you eat chocolate with liquor again?"

Tang Liuli proudly puffed up her chest and happily replied:

"No, I just wanted to reward Little Qing nicely."

The girl said, shyly tugging at her skirt, with a serious look on her little face:

"Because… because Little Qing cares about my feelings even more than I imagined. I really have no reason or power to bind you, but Little Qing still acknowledges… acknowledged that, so I am very happy and want to do something for you."

Tang Liuli’s eyes filled with even more mist, and she gathered her courage to slowly lift her skirt, revealing a leather thigh ring over her stockings, tied to a very suspicious remote control. Above that was a smooth and slim curve, and a very adult area.

The green-eyed cat stammered and said directly:

"You see, last time I… I bullied Little Qing after drinking, making her wear an apron and cat ears, and this time… this time I’m sober, so I want Little Qing to… bully me back!"

Chu Yuanqing was deeply shocked.

A remote control? What is this remote control for?

Did Liuli borrow several strange props from Little Xuan?

But one must admit, the socially anxious cat gathered her courage, staying sober and showing this all after hiding little toys, the scene of lifting her skirt to reveal everything indeed gave off a strangely alluring feeling, appearing very enticing and easy to make a big impact.

And…

The cat ears and cat tail seem much more realistic than normal props. They feel warm and soft to the touch and even tremble reflexively, giving a strange feeling that something is not quite right.

Could Liuli have learned some strange magic, or maybe just really borrowed some magical props from Charlotte?

The shimmering light in the Pure White Witch’s eyes seemed less about her having desires for Liuli and more about being so enchanted by this cuteness that she couldn’t help but smile gently, holding her close and petting her head, continuing to ask:

"Don’t worry, let’s just talk for a bit."

"Doesn’t Liuli look really nervous? Let’s talk about something that makes you happy, just like how Liuli wants to know more about me, I want to know more about Liuli too."

"It’s not like that homework you had to show me, but rather the things deep in your heart that you truly want, the things that make you feel safe and happy."

After Chu Yuanqing faced this feeling, she was ready to no longer treat the original Mana Regeneration Day as just a night of simple pleasure and magic replenishment.

One reason is that the meaning of magic replenishment is no longer significant.

Second, after she confirmed that the little idols were all deep friends from the past, she decided to stop running away and wanted to truly communicate heart to heart with everyone in the little time left, saying everything she could before leaving.

Therefore, this schedule that originally seemed awkward and absurd became her chance to have one-on-one chats with the little idols.

Chu Yuanqing agreed to let Charlotte and Xie Qingxuan come together yesterday because the golden retriever was very understanding, relying on the exchange of magical power to complete all normal interactions between couples without much conversation.

However, with Little Sakura and girls like Liuli, it was a completely different story.

Even though magical girls can use their powers to exchange emotions and true feelings, not everyone is as intuitive as a golden retriever; some seemingly surface-level exchanges are essential stages for certain people.

Moreover, regarding the topic of the first playthrough, which she never brought up herself, it should now move beyond the stage of letting the big family master make guesses and come to the point where she reveals the truth.

After hearing this, Tang Liuli slowly put down her dress, her soft thighs rubbing against each other, creating an enticing sound of silk. She adjusted her quick breathing, calming the restlessness deep in her lower abdomen, and her tail behind her wagged as she softly said:

"I… I feel very happy being with everyone."

"Little Qing knows that I have pretty much no family left, and I was brought to join ‘Dazzling Stage’ as part of a package deal, so I am different from people like Miyuki who have clear goals of wanting to become an idol. I am still very confused about the future."

"I don’t want to be an actress anymore; it makes me feel like I’m following the path my mom set for me."

The girl looked at her thigh-high stockings and after pinching Chu Yuanqing’s cheek gently, she gathered her courage to look into those warm, golden eyes and honestly shared her feelings:

"Because my mom set up a trust, making money doesn’t mean much to me, so… I actually thought about quitting the competition quickly, leaving the industry, just lounging around somewhere, or even traveling the world."

"I can’t deny that I also thought about ending my life because… being alone is so lonely. I have no friends and no family, I don’t know where to go, and I don’t know what to do during holidays. I often can’t sleep and take a lot of sleeping pills."

"But then I met Little Qing, and my body improved a lot. I also saw many of my old fans still supporting and liking me at the performance, and I started to feel that maybe I don’t have to leave the industry."

"Now, I want to face my past, and for you, for them, for myself, I want to keep trying."

Chu Yuanqing quietly listened until the end. She touched Liuli’s hair, pressed her forehead against Liuli’s forehead, smiled gently, and softly said:

"It must be hard, both overcoming the fears of the past and dealing with the shadow of being watched by others. Only very strong people can do this, but Liuli is indeed working hard."

"However, it’s okay not to try so hard. You don’t need to force yourself to move forward quickly. Just take it step by step. I really like the independent and brave Liuli, and I also like the timid Liuli who hides behind."

"Because, that is all you."

Tang Liuli could feel the warm presence of Honey Qing close by. Her forehead was cool, and her breath carried the scent of toothpaste and flowers, like tiny bits of mint that brushed cold against her nose. The words that flowed from her lips were clear and soft, like the soothing sound of an accordion, crafting a poem in Tang Liuli’s heart with each word.

That great joy, like a city under rain, fell softly into the depths of the soul, making the lanterns in the "Cocoon of the Heart" sway and ring, like ancient bells floating with every sound, each boom representing the heartbeat’s flutter, bringing a rush of blood and the noise in her ears.

Liuli Cat’s eyes were misty with happiness as she overlooked the strange feeling in her legs. She jumped straight into the arms of the Pure White Witch, giving a sweet kiss on her lips, wrapping her arms around her neck, and softly said:

"I also like Little Qing, very much, very much."

"I… have often been dreaming of many things lately. Those dreams are magical and cruel, strange enough to feel like they happened in another world. But I don’t know why, every time I dream, I like you a little more, and I like everyone more."

"And I can feel it too, Miyuki and Little Xuan feel the same way, and Charlotte, although it feels a bit embarrassing, I don’t know why calling her sister feels just like an old habit."

The green-eyed cat completely trusted her. She sat in the lap of the Pure White Witch, swaying her fluffy ears and tail while sharing her worries and secrets, talking about little things that no one usually listened to or shared.

Rather than being flirtatious—willing to patiently listen to her, willing to encourage her, willing to repeatedly affirm her flaws—these attitudes displayed by Chu Yuanqing gave her a greater sense of security.

Chu Yuanqing listened patiently before speaking up.

"Liuli, those dreams are memories from your past."

"But this past might be a bit different from what you imagine. It doesn’t come directly from your life over the last several years. To give you an example, it feels more like it comes from another time and place."

Tang Liuli thought for a moment, but she was not shocked. Her imagination was always very big. After dismissing the possibility that it was shared memories from Honey Qing, she guessed something similar. She blinked her eyes and imagined:

"So, it’s like there is magic similar to the Stone of Destiny, which means I, Little Qing, Miyuki, Little Xuan, and Charlotte, all share memories and feelings from another time or a parallel world version of myself?"

Chu Yuanqing gently touched her cat ears and smiled. She softly said:

"Liuli is indeed very smart, and this answer is very close to the truth."

"For now, just consider it that way. Later, when your memories return to a certain point, the truth will be clear."

This level of understanding is just right. It won’t make her worry about the future of the world, won’t cause anxiety over a false tragedy, and won’t let her guess everything about herself all at once; in the end, she will quickly grasp the entire truth.

Hmm, it would be best if Liuli temporarily misunderstood that the Chu Yuanying in her memories is her own transformation in a parallel world. This way, she won’t have to worry about social embarrassment for a while!

The green-eyed cat, after hearing a somewhat positive response, thought to herself that her connection to this memory should be closer than so-called parallel dimensions; it felt more like having truly experienced it and then hitting reset.

But is that kind of thing really possible with magic? That seems too exaggerated.

Compared to that, inheriting memories from a parallel world feels more magical and reasonable.

But that’s not important for now; what matters is…

Liuli Cat curled up in Pure White Witch’s embrace, the frequency of her tail swaying subtly increased. She buried her blushing face down, her eyelashes trembling, and her voice shook a little:

"Um, Little Qing… well, if you don’t need the remote, I will take off my tail and ears first!"

Chu Yuanqing didn’t understand. She looked puzzled for a moment, then instinctively reached out to pinch the soft, fluffy tail. After feeling its warmth, she curiously stroked it. As she ran her hand along the fur, getting close to the base of the tail, she noticed Liuli Cat moving in her arms.

The girl slumped in her embrace, her eyes unfocused, teary mist spilling over. She radiated a weak aura, biting her lip, she whispered:

"Little Qing, don’t touch it yet. The cat tail and cat ears are gifts from Sister Charlotte. She said that it was my fault that Little Shu misunderstood me, so… she gave me this set of magic props."

"After using them for the first time today, I found out that the cat ears and tail really feel like they are growing on my body after receiving magic power. It seems like the magic can connect with my nerves, making it look very natural."

"But… but who knew that when touched from the outside, the magic feedback would create this… this strange feeling? Every time Little Qing touches it, it feels like she is touching me… touching me in other places."

After Liuli embarrassingly introduced the props, Chu Yuanqing realized that the remote was not for controlling the ‘lantern,’ but for adjusting the frequency of the tail and cat ears’ movements. It was a very wholesome thing, like a fun cat toy that could be on a children’s channel.

The Pure White Witch even started to feel ashamed; her first reaction was that the remote must be a little toy often used by golden retrievers. But Liuli just wanted her to control the movement frequency of the cat ears and tail, which looked very pure and innocent.

Chu Yuanqing decided to appreciate the cat’s kind gesture. She lifted Liuli’s skirt and took off the remote from the leg ring, asking curiously:

"Liuli, there are no buttons on the remote. Did Charlotte tell you how to use it?"

Tang Liuli, barely recovering, quietly replied:

"I don’t know. Sister Charlotte said that Little Qing would know how to use it after seeing it."

Chu Yuanqing curiously fidgeted with the remote for a while, then noticed a strange attraction. She suddenly understood, inputting a bit of shimmering magic, and saw the black cat ears and tail change to frosty white. She couldn’t help but exclaim,

"It can change color! How amazing!"

At that moment, the shy little cat sensed something was off.

But before she could say anything, curious Honey Qing, wanting to see what other colors it could become, inputted several times more magic into the remote. The usually calm cat ears turned into airplane ears, and the tail began to shake and wiggle in a wonderful way.

Finally, as the magic filled up, the speed quickly stacked to its maximum, and suddenly, in that moment of fullness, it lost control. The fluffy tail drooped helplessly, and the Liuli Cat in her arms surrendered, falling fast asleep, quite embarrassing.

Chu Yuanqing realized she had caused a "big accident." Feeling guilty, she gently squeezed Liuli’s tail, thought for a moment, and as a kind of compensation, she completed the magic replenishment for the day and picked up the little cat to take a bath.

During this time, she also took off the gift that Charlotte had given her.

Well, it was called a gift, but with Charlotte’s personality, it was clear she didn’t give it to apologize; she truly thought Liuli would look cute wearing it.

Of course, seeing that the remote had no "malicious" settings, Miss Saintess also had a hint of wanting to tease the two.

However, she probably didn’t expect that the embarrassing green-eyed cat would lose everything at once, ending the prank and the match. If it had been a golden retriever, it would likely have broken three pairs of stockings and still be ready to fight again.

After helping Liuli change into her pajamas, Chu Yuanqing didn’t carry her back to her room as usual; instead, she simply tucked the cat into her own blanket, ready to sleep together under the covers.

There was no way around it. Just yesterday, she had slept in with Charlotte and Xie Qingxuan until they woke up naturally. It would feel a bit unfair to just send Liuli back home.

Chu Yuanqing placed the cat ears and tail on the bedside table, showing a helpless smile as she remarked with a hint of nostalgia,

"Charlotte, just how many strange things did you gather at the Countermeasures Bureau?"

Sometimes, Pure White Witch thought she really should check the Space for Couples to see what kind of "treasures" she could find inside, but she guessed she wouldn’t even uncover all of Miss Saintess’s personal collection.

After all, it wouldn’t be surprising if Charlotte, who could learn time and space magic, had seven or eight secret spaces. Plus, with the blue-green modifier, warehouses were everywhere in the world, and accessing them through a fixed portal would be just as easy.

So, it was better to just ask the person directly about it.

Chu Yuanqing thought for a moment and decided not to ask because Charlotte would most likely take the opportunity to do something mischievous, making her wear something as strange as a magical cat tail. She ran her fingers gently over the Chain of Contracts, then wanted to turn over and snuggle into the blanket for a long sleep.

But the next second,

"Hi~ Surprise inspection! Let me see if Little Qing is properly teasing Liuli Cat?"

The Last Diva walked into the room like a gentle moonlight, moving slowly with graceful steps. She had bright, curved eyes and a dazzling smile, naturally greeting Chu Yuanqing.

It seemed like she had planned this all along, wanting to sneak a peek at Honey Qing and Liuli, probably hoping to scare them and see their embarrassed expressions.

Unfortunately for her, Charlotte’s quick glance caught sight of the embarrassed cat already tucked under the covers, sleeping like a baby. She nervously looked towards the cat ears and tail on the bedside table, revealing an awkward yet cute smile, and quietly said:

"Haha, it’s already over, so I won’t disturb your sleep?"

Chu Yuanqing remained silent, instantly understanding the other’s bad intentions. Feeling embarrassed and annoyed, she seized Miss Saintess’s wrist, catching her off guard and pulling her onto the bed.

Afterwards,

Pure White Witch picked up the cat ears and tail from the bedside table, her pink lips curving up into a slight smile as she looked at the pitiful and innocent Miss Saintess, saying softly:

"No, Charlotte is just in time. Just now, Liuli hasn’t fully explored this gift’s features."

"So, shall you try it out yourself?"