Chapter 228 Part 2

Chapter 228 Part 2: Finally Meeting Again, a Reunion After 17 Years (2)

That expression was like saying with joy, "You really came to see me," as if a single glance could ease 17 years of loneliness.

Charlotte was enchanted by this incredibly bright smile. Not wanting to bring any bad feelings when her crush was expecting, she decided to lift the magic disguise and took off the sun hat that covered half her face.

The last diva’s blue hair danced like falling snow, her true form in the light was unbelievably dreamy, as if she were a fairy come to life from a painting, separated from everyone else in another world.

Here, the birds sing, flowers bloom, and clear springs flow, the sky is so high and vast, like a fairy tale land from a book, but only the shining smile of my beloved can hold eternity.

Kirimi Miyuki was still bowing to the audience around her.

The green-eyed cat felt proud of its good performance and wanted some praise.

Chu Wang Shu noticed the applause and cheers from everyone, realizing that their performance was appreciated, and she smiled with joy.

Xie Qingxuan glanced around to make sure the audience was ready to complete the task, knowing she didn’t need to dance again, then prepared to grab the speaker and leave Stephen Square.

The Pure White Witch completely forgot about her teammates and her lovely daughter; she eagerly ran out of the group under everyone’s gaze, fast-paced toward Charlotte, looking at the face that was fading from memory, smiled, and wanted to say something, but words failed her.

What should I say?

Even if Charlotte regained her memory, she wouldn’t recognize that her current self is Chu Yuanying, right?

Chu Yuanqing was happy about this reunion, but she still couldn’t help feeling a little sad. It was like a jar full of candies that she couldn’t open, filled with all her love, loneliness, joy, and expectations, all stuck deep inside her chest, unable to come out.

In the end, she could only squeeze out a single sentence:

"Didn’t you say you were going to sleep at the hotel? Why did you come so quickly?"

Charlotte’s heart was also restless, and she guessed Chu Yuanqing’s thoughts. She held back the urge to hug her tightly, gently brushed a strand of hair from her shoulder, showed polite closeness, with a cheerful smile in her eyes, and said:

"Because I wanted to give Little Qing a surprise! If I told you in advance, it would spoil the surprise."

"And this way of meeting is more fun, don’t you think?"

Chu Yuanqing thought this made a lot of sense. She didn’t feel deceived at all and nodded seriously, saying:

"Yes, thank you! I’m very happy."

The green-eyed cat watched this scene and suddenly felt a bit dazed.

How strange, why was Honey Qing’s first reaction not jealousy and worry when the white moonlight from her memory suddenly appeared?

The scene of those two standing together and talking seemed to travel through time, bringing the sound of wood crackling and sparking.

Tang Liuli stood still, her eyes filled with a world in confusion.

The sunlight faded in the sky, and the moonlight fell gently on their shoulders, casting blurry shadows that intertwined. Their scattered words, like boiling hot soup, rose in wisps of steam, bringing a sense of warmth.

The green-eyed cat shook her head vigorously; she felt stranger by the moment. She tried to shake off her messy thoughts and force herself to move towards Honey Qing, wanting to be a light bulb, but her feet wouldn’t budge.

Kirimi Miyuki felt the same; she stood in the shadows, feeling unworthy to disturb the other’s feelings. The remnants of unknown years melted in her soul, turning into emotions of bittersweetness and envy, as she pressed her lips together and remained silent.

Xie Qingxuan picked up the speaker and gently grabbed Little Sakura’s arm, saying seriously:

"You should remember a bit too, don’t worry, Little Qing has always liked you."

"Now, let’s give the time to Charlotte."

The sound faded away.

Tang Liuli was extremely angry, like a cat arching its back, glaring fiercely at the useless golden-haired dog with the look of a revolutionary traitor. This bad woman always bullied her, and now, in this moment, was utterly useless!

But…

The green-eyed cat hesitated for a moment, then held Chu Wang Shu’s small hand and said,

"There are so many people around, Little Shu, should we leave first?"

Chu Wang Shu came back to her senses, finally breaking free from the illusion of seeing two mothers together. She reluctantly glanced over there and curiously asked,

"Is that Charlotte? How strange, wasn’t she very popular in Austria? Yesterday’s stage was also a big hit; why doesn’t anyone recognize her?"

These words seemed to act like magic, and many passersby around began to wake up from the echoes of the stage, following the shining Pure White Witch, and spotted the highly recognizable Charlotte, calling out her name.

Among them, some quickly took out their phones, opened "Shining Line," and tried to quietly capture the "Pokémon."

Charlotte also noticed the problem. Calmly, she grabbed Chu Yuanqing’s hand and ran towards the little idol, quickly stuffing the sun hat into Chu Wang Shu’s arms, with a bright smile, she waved and said:

"I’m borrowing Little Qing!"

"Don’t worry, I will definitely return it to you by tonight!"

After saying this, The Last Diva ran toward the sunlight with the Pure White Witch, their skirts swaying in the wind as they passed through the water fountain that reflected rainbow lights, startling a flock of doves into flight while they entered a narrow alley selling animal balloons, all to the sound of church bells.

Those fans who recognized her, some stood frozen in place in confusion, some chased but lost sight of her halfway, and some gave up along the way, but only a few dedicated Pokémon players and passionate fans continued to follow.

Charlotte had a lot of experience in hide and seek, she led Chu Yuanqing through the café at the corner and past dozens of uniquely styled shop windows, making twists and turns, quickly entering a more complex area that rolled like a hilly town.

Finally, after passing a small cemetery,

Charlotte stopped in front of a fence filled with flowers, leaning here without a care if her white dress got dirty, revealing her fair skin and beautiful legs. She looked at the person’s somewhat confused expression, her eyes curving, lips lifting, as if she remembered something, and suddenly burst into laughter.

Chu Yuanqing was a bit dazed.

The girl’s delicate and beautiful face, amidst the rustling leaves, was graced by spots of light that danced like butterflies. Her expression was hard to read, but she remembered the surprisingly gentle gaze that seemed to take her back to another city many years ago.

The loud chirping of the cicadas softened, and the old tree and climbing ivy in the garden had not yet withered.

Chu Yuanqing looked at the deepening blue of her eyes, as if she was lost in the fluffy clouds of the sky. She pressed her lips together and finally spoke her heart:

"Charlotte, I really miss you."

Truly, she had missed her for a very long time.

Charlotte softly replied with a "mm," her smile unchanged, but her frost-blue lashes lowered, singing the snowdrop song.

This nursery rhyme slowly wove through time, blurring the senses amidst the noisy cicadas, making many words that needed explanation melt into the notes, shattering the glass jar deep in Chu Yuanqing’s heart and spilling all the candies out.

—If we meet again someday, how will I greet you?

Chu Yuanqing had once wondered about this question.

And now someone has given its answer.

— With nursery rhymes, with smiles, with… to match the love of spring.

The Last Diva’s smile was bright as she looked at the one she hadn’t seen for 17 years and said earnestly:

"Little Qing, I miss you so much."

I miss you very much.