Chapter 216

Chapter 216: Chu Yuanqing Decided to Be Honest and Find a Mother for Her Lovely Daughter

After hearing this, Xie Qingxuan nodded obediently and did not ask further questions.

Little Qing has a personality that is very good at forcing herself; even if something is wrong, she won’t express it right away.

But that’s okay; whether there are problems or not, it’s always good to work a little harder during magic recovery at night, and it’s best for everyone to put in some extra effort to boost the healing effects.

The golden retriever turned all his worries about the Pure White Witch into inspiration for magic recovery, with a serious and dedicated attitude, deciding to create the perfect path to save Honey Qing!

Well, as for the desire inside, if it can be satisfied along the way, that would be wonderful.

Regarding her thoughts, she already has a basic idea, but it still needs improvement, and later she will ask Liuli and quietly go online to gather the wisdom of the world.

Chu Yuanqing coughed a few times; her cute little face took on a serious expression, using a universal formula to block her curious daughter’s gaze.

"This incident involves many things; I can only say one thing: magical girls and those monsters do exist. I can’t say more, so I hope everyone understands."

The more you say, the more mistakes you make.

If you tell the truth now, there is a chance that Dream Weaver Rabbit will find out and discover your identity.

As for making up some background and reasons? That’s certainly easy to do, but the officials will sooner or later tell the truth to the [witch] reserves, so why tell a lie that will eventually be broken?

So, not saying anything and letting everyone imagine is the best choice.

Chu Wang Shu felt a little sad when she heard this, but she still obediently stopped asking questions. It was as if a cat’s paw was scratching her heart, and she couldn’t help but brainstorm and quietly asked:

"Will Little Qing still be an idol with us?"

There was a reason for this question in the little girl’s mind.

Magical girls are so dazzling and so cool, but it seems that they must hide among the public. Their time together is destined to be short, and it’s perfectly normal for Honey Qing to choose not to compete someday to fight monsters.

Chu Yuanqing sensed the loneliness in her words; she knew this child had grown attached to her.

The Pure White Witch looked gentle as she gently touched her daughter’s head with her small hand. A deep, unspoken sadness arose in her heart. Her lashes hung low, hiding the emotions in her eyes. She knew she would leave her, whether as a father or a friend; it would be the same.

This was something she had known for a long time. Being by Little Shu’s side in this role would eventually lead to such a problem. Still… it was hard not to feel a twinge of pain.

A smile squeezed out from the girl’s lips, and she pretended everything was fine as she said:

"Of course! I won’t drop out on my own. As long as you and I don’t get eliminated from the next rounds, we will surely debut together."

Although the feeling of shame in competing with her daughter for a debut spot still lingered, if this could make Little Shu happier, then it was no trouble for her to endure a little more.

Besides, since she learned that "Dazzling Stage" was part of a new era’s salvation plan, she couldn’t simply give up and leave this swamp.

Chu Wang Shu didn’t know all this. As soon as she heard the promise, she immediately became happy, snuggling into the Pure White Witch’s arms, hugging her soft waist like a koala, enjoying the gentle comfort like a mother’s embrace without any wrong intentions.

"Yay! I will work hard to debut with Little Qing!"

Chu Yuanqing was very relaxed by this sudden hug. Unlike the anxious cat with bad thoughts or the golden retriever with naughty ideas, her lovely daughter was so pure and innocent. What harm would come from a hug?

It could be said that she really wanted to hug her daughter; she just hadn’t changed her way of thinking before. Although she was now a beautiful girl being pursued by others, she still struggled with being close to her grown daughter.

As for now…

Pure White Witch followed her loving heart and hugged her lovely daughter who had snuggled up to her. She swallowed her bitterness and sadness, deciding to enjoy this moment of warmth. For a moment, even the lantern that had been pushed aside stayed still and quiet, allowing them to be close.

At that moment, the wind blowing through the window twirled around them, bringing sunshine that shone on their bodies, creating a hazy and beautiful golden veil that cast dappled shadows on the light-colored wooden floor.

Time eased in the healing feelings.

Kirimi Miyuki felt it was amazing. She watched the one she loved hugging other girls and felt neither jealous nor bitter; instead, she felt a bit comforted and happy.

Little Sakura had complicated feelings. After several memories washed over her, she began to trust her instincts more, learning to ignore outside logic and starting to rely on her feelings to find answers. She murmured to herself:

"Little Qing’s eyes are really so gentle."

"Perhaps… just like Little Qing’s identity as a magical girl, there is also some wonderful connection between her and Little Shu?"

When Tang Liuli saw this, it was as if she had caught a chance to defeat her rival. She tried hard to break free from her twisted, gloomy state. She blinked her eyes, looked left and right, and secretly hoped for something good.

Hmph, these two fools don’t know that Honey Qing and Little Shu are related by blood. Watching them hug each other in public will surely seem very affectionate, making them jealous, unhappy, and on guard, eventually revealing their mean side, and they will lose points with Little Qing!

The green-eyed cat was clearly not very awake. She was lost in false dreams and had already started to enjoy the thrill of victory, gradually swelling with pride as she shouted "winwinwin" until… she was pulled away by Xie Qingxuan to play rock-paper-scissors.

Seeing this, Tang Liuli began to doubt if her true feelings had been seen through. Feeling uneasy, she wanted to pretend to be dead right where she stood. She couldn’t help but show a shy and awkward expression.

Even though she thought of the other person as a pesky fool, when the usually strong and indifferent Xie Qingxuan came closer, the first thought in her mind was still of the Great Devil, who was super scary!

Xie Qingxuan tilted her head in confusion, blinked her eyes, and poked the shy cat’s face with her finger. After one poke, the cat flinched as if shocked, refusing to show any weakness. Instead, it turned its head away proudly, looking very cute.

The golden retriever seemed to have found a fun switch. It playfully poked Tang Liuli’s soft face a few more times, watching how each reaction was different and feeling it was so much fun, temporarily forgetting about playing rock-paper-scissors.

Kirimi Miyuki saw this and felt that someone was bullying a small animal, so she bravely spoke up:

"Qingxuan, no bullying within the team! Do not bully Liuli!"

The green-eyed cat, not caring about embarrassment, quickly hid behind Little Sakura. She avoided the Great Devil’s gaze and began to comfort herself skillfully, confidently hypnotizing herself.

Hmph, it’s just a tactical retreat. Hiding behind the Sakura girl is simply a noble strategy to outsmart the enemy, not because she is really afraid of that wicked woman!

On the other side, the adorable daughter, having soaked up all the motherly energy from Honey Qing, suddenly began to feel ashamed. She blushed on her pretty face, stopped leaning on the soft and bouncy warm spot, and obediently sat back on the sofa, watching the antics of her teammates.

Chu Yuanqing took out her phone. As usual, she glanced to see if Charlotte had sent a message. Upon discovering a dozen unread notifications, she quickly typed a response, pondering for a moment what emoji to send.

Well, the little old-fashioned girl, who seldom browses the internet, clearly wasn’t used to this kind of online chatting.

After sending her reply, the girl looked at her large, adorable daughter on the sofa and secretly made a decision in her heart.

If…

If Charlotte still had a little memory of the previous timeline, then for Little Shu’s sake, she would disregard her social anxiety and find a chance to reveal some things to her.

That way, even after she was gone, her daughter would still have family to help care for her.

Although having a mom the same age is quite strange, as long as Charlotte has memories, age is not a big problem!

Chu Yuanqing understands that this decision also means she has to honestly tell Little Shu all the truth before she dies; otherwise, no normal person would believe that her mother is the same age as her.

Well, this is even beyond what magical girls can explain.

As for whether the daughter can accept this shocking reality, and if she can still call Chu Yuanqing "Daddy," or if she would sweetly call Charlotte "Mama," completing the time-crossing recognition…

All these strange and complicated matters can be set aside for now.

Chu Yuanqing thinks that no matter what, Little Shu has the right to know the truth. She is close to death, and instead of taking all the secrets about Charlotte and the past to the grave, it is better to tell her everything.

Even if the cost is losing all dignity as a father, it is not worth mentioning compared to his daughter’s happiness.

Of course, before that, he needs to do some mental preparation.

Chu Yuanqing sighs in her heart; to reveal the truth, he must at least use a disguise and engage in some parent-child activities with his lovely daughter. Otherwise, what if he can never hear her call him "Daddy" again? That would really make him sad.

The retired savior thought about these family matters and suddenly felt a bit uneasy, completely forgetting the calmness he had when fighting the disaster beast. He was very afraid that his daughter would dislike him.

After a little while,

Chu Yuanqing decided to stop thinking so much. She glanced at the time on her phone; it was 11:30 in the morning. Because of the sudden event, everyone did not have lunch on Canton Street, and they had training later in the afternoon, so this problem needed to be solved.

The Pure White Witch looked around and suggested:

"Since everyone probably doesn’t feel like going out now, how about we just have lunch at the hotel?"

"Or we could talk to the hotel and borrow their kitchen and ingredients to make our own meal?"

Once this was said, everyone chose the second option.

Although the hotel restaurant’s food was good, it couldn’t compare to the meals made by Honey Qing.

Kirimi Miyuki said seriously:

"How about everyone makes a dish? This part is a bit like a variety show; it’s great material for a vlog. I’ll go ask Sister Chen to discuss it; it should count as part of the show’s budget."

Xie Qingxuan replied honestly,

"I can’t cook."

Tang Liuli could cook, but her skills were average, just enough to avoid starving. She thought she must not give Sakura Girl a chance to show off her femininity, but she also didn’t want to embarrass herself like a silly golden retriever. After hesitating for a long time, she stumbled upon a clumsy excuse:

"I… I would cry from the smoke!"

Wait, isn’t that even more embarrassing?

Just as the green-eyed cat finished speaking, she realized it and wished she could disappear into the sofa.

Chu Wang Shu thought for a moment. She could cook fairly well and knew how to make a few home-cooked dishes, but if she made one, wouldn’t that mean less food made by Little Qing?

The sweet daughter didn’t lie much, so she simply repeated:

"I… I feel the same way!"

Chu Yuanqing didn’t mind much; she replied with a smile:

"Then let me cook with Miyuki."

Kirimi Miyuki felt a little flutter of joy; cooking with the person she liked felt a bit romantic, didn’t it? Wasn’t it like a special little world for just the two of them?

The shy cat was shaken to the core.

Huh? Did her leaving actually help those two get closer while cooking together?

Boohoo, why did it turn out like this? This moment still has to be part of the vlog! Just thinking about how the "Meet You in the Mist" group of fans would react when they saw the two cooking together made her grind her teeth in frustration!

Tang Liuli was very sad, and at that moment, she suddenly recalled the nasty comments from those bad accounts when she played on her alternate account.

The green-eyed cat felt extremely empathic, instantly becoming so sad that tears filled her eyes, wanting to roll around on the ground crying.

Well, this sadness only eased after sitting at the dining table and enjoying the grilled salmon, herb-baked lobster, rosemary potatoes, and roasted lamb made by the Pure White Witch.

As for the dishes made by Little Sakura, one was pasta topped with Japanese octopus sausage, another was baked breadsticks with cheese, cherry tomatoes, green peppers, and other seasonings, and finally, she made a classic Viennese beef soup by following a tutorial.

Although they all tasted quite good, Liuli still decided to save all her appetite for the Pure White Witch.

The reason was simple: only Honey Qing could fill her belly!

In comparison, the golden-haired silly dog was very unfaithful; she was a bad girl who would eat anyone’s cooking, and she should have given herself today’s Mana Regeneration Day!

Well, she didn’t know that when she thought this bad thought in her heart, Xie Qingxuan actually owed her a full day of Mana Regeneration Day.

From this perspective, it really confirmed that she was a bad girl.

Kirimi Miyuki felt a bit down; she thought her femininity was completely defeated by Honey Qing’s housewife charm.

Although… although Honey Qing looked very tempting in her apron with her hair in braids, and her cooking was truly impressive, it made Little Sakura feel defeated as if her cooking couldn’t measure up.

Xie Qingxuan didn’t think too much; she learned from Miss Choreographer that sometimes you should just not think and keep eating.

Speaking of Ji Shuzhu and Chen Yining, their photos from Dongliu Island have reached Daxia. Right now, because the photos are so shocking, they are trending in the top 10, with a topic called—"What are the sun and the moon doing every day?"

When you click on it, you find lots of fan-made stories and strange comments from people who are shocked.

As for the reason, the place where the two appeared is called—Adult Department Store M’s.

Hmm, the adult department store M’s is the largest adult store on Dongliu Island, standing seven stories tall. It looks quite eco-friendly, but it’s unclear what the young girls are doing there.

From the photos, it seems that Liang Xiaoxiao, Ruan Wutong, and Lin Baor, the three teammates, are not with them. Given the young girls’ identities and some ambiguous past together, fans are excitedly shipping them, almost bursting with joy, leading to a rapid increase in fan-made edits.

The craziest part is that since Dongliu Island is very close to Daxia, many enthusiastic fans have already taken flights there, hoping to capture character cards of the young girls from "Shining Line," wandering around the adult store as if they are on a treasure hunt for Pokémon.

By the way, this phenomenon is also happening in "Qingcheng Qingguo." The comment Xie Qingxuan made that day hasn’t been deleted, or maybe she just didn’t plan to delete it, leading to this popular Stage Tyrant being almost confirmed as a lesbian, with more and more edits of her and Chu Yuanqing appearing.

At the same time, since their team has four Grade A players, the total number of fans, not counting overlapping fans, has easily surpassed one hundred million—half of that is thanks to a certain child star.

Additionally, with the exposure of the green-eyed cat’s roller video, their team’s happenings in Vienna are no longer a secret online, so there are plenty of fans, or simply devoted players of "Shining Line," who have traveled from afar to catch "Pokémon".

Because of this, Tang Liuli remained very cautious while shopping during the day, afraid of getting caught by a fan.

If we set aside the girls’ little secrets, this meal was very enjoyable.

Although limited by the ingredients, Chu Yuanqing’s dishes leaned more towards local Viennese cuisine, but her seasoning style and technique matched the young idols’ tastes better.

As for Chen Xiaoxiao, who was invited to join the meal, even a bowl of instant noodles from Chu Yuanqing would make her very happy, not to mention these beautifully fragrant and tasty dishes, giving her a sense of happiness and achievement. She took dozens of photos before eating and excitedly posted them on social media.

Lastly, this assistant sister asked the Pure White Witch for a few photos and autographs for the first time, revealing her true fan nature. When she received them, she felt excited, her hands trembling, and couldn’t help but whisper in delight.

Chu Yuanqing also took a moment to sign for the other staff members, her expression serious as she made an effort to change her handwriting style.

This was not to prevent her cute daughter from noticing any flaws.

After all, her daughter was still in elementary school, and she had only seen her own handwriting when approval was needed on homework, likely forgetting it all by now.

Chu Yuanqing was being protected by an expert who could identify handwriting for the official.

Although her disguise revealed many flaws due to her phone, such a ridiculous thing would likely make the officials come up with other excuses, like claiming she was related to Chu Yuanying and was his illegitimate daughter, and so on.

Therefore, she still needed to be careful about other details.

After Pure White Witch signed the last name with her pen, she capped it and wondered to herself, "Is the official of ‘Dazzling Stage’ pretending not to see me after waiting an hour?"

Just then, her phone buzzed, and a red-eyed rabbit icon appeared on the screen.

It was—Dream Weaver Rabbit.