Chapter 244

Chapter 244: Charlotte Is the Girl Who Could Be My Mother

After Dream Weaver Rabbit finished this dramatic speech of encouragement, he vanished from the bus.

The young idols fell silent. They quickly grasped the message in Dream Weaver Rabbit’s words and realized a critical question that Charlotte hadn’t mentioned and Chu Yuanqing hadn’t brought up.

That is…

"So, magic can increase through the stage? No wonder Heart Flow gets stronger the more it’s used; what a light and airy concept!"

Chu Wang Shu reached this conclusion, but she had no particular feelings about Dream Weaver Rabbit’s appearance.

After all, Sister Charlotte said that applying for permission to let this mentor and super AI observe is a very reasonable thing.

The green-eyed cat picked up its phone and looked at the screen with suspicion, feeling like there was something dirty sneaking in.

This phone has so many pictures of Honey Qing; I can’t let Dream Weaver Rabbit see my collection!

Tang Liuli thought about this and glanced at Honey Qing, who was sitting straight beside her. She blinked her eyes, turned off the green magic in her hands, quietly sat next to her, moved a little away from the scary Charlotte, and gathered her courage to say:

"I will also protect Little Qing."

The green-eyed cat keenly sensed Little Sakura’s thoughts. She didn’t want to be left behind by that silly girl and knew she had to become stronger. So, she pushed through her fear and began to encourage herself and Honey Qing:

"Magic training and fighting are just like… as long as we do it with our instincts, just like when we learned extreme sports before!"

Chu Yuanqing patted the cat’s head and squeezed the girl’s cute, chubby face, seriously giving advice:

"Liuli just needs to stay as she is now; don’t push yourself too hard."

Although she couldn’t remember the things Charlotte talked about, she instinctively realized that the cat, which seemed embarrassing and useless, was actually the bravest and most determined silly creature.

This can be seen from the two blessings that Liuli received in the past.

The so-called blessings are like the wishes made by magical girls based on the language of flowers, which reveal the paths of their destinies. The stronger and more perfect the blessing, the heavier the burden it carries, beyond what ordinary people can imagine.

Such is the case with "Funeral."

Such is the case with "Blood of Sighs."

Immortality… is the same as well.

Tang Liuli lowered her eyelashes, pretending to be obedient, but inside, she felt even more determined. Rather than being forced by her father to learn those terrifying things, she wanted to learn magic and fight to protect her beloved Chu Yuanqing, and it didn’t feel forced at all.

Besides, who wouldn’t love a magical girl?

When she first performed in "Magical Girl Delaina," the young her dreamed many times of those enchanting powers. She imagined making many friends like the main character in the script, laughing and wearing beautiful, gorgeous dresses, becoming a hero who saves the world!

As for taking on the disaster beast and going on missions with everyone, it always felt very reassuring, and she wouldn’t be scared at all!

Um, maybe.

Anyway… anyway, being a magical girl is just like a wizard in games and comics, right? You attack from far away, so it must be super safe!

The green-eyed cat tried to calm herself down, but for some reason, the more she thought about it, the more anxious she felt. In the end, she could only embarrassingly hold onto the Pure White Witch’s soft waist and breathe in the sweet scent of Honey Qing to find some peace within.

Chu Yuanqing pressed her lips together. If it was before yesterday, she would be used to Liuli cuddling her. But after being told by the sunny cat to wear an apron and cat ears and play a very scary mommy role, letting the other person rest her head on her lap felt really strange.

Um, it was as if she needed to take out a cotton swab, serve while petting her head, and tell bedtime stories!

Pure White Witch thought about that scene and felt very embarrassed and angry. She wanted to pull Liuli Cat’s ears hard, but in the end, she softened and didn’t want to be too harsh. She just pinched them a bit and gave up on punishing her.

Chu Yuanqing couldn’t help but mutter inside, where did Liuli learn such strange things? Why is her head full of weird ideas? Also… next time on Mana Regeneration Day, I absolutely can’t let her drink!

Xie Qingxuan watched this scene, thought for a moment, and boldly hugged Chu Yuanqing’s other arm, looking serious as she sweetly said:

"Little Qing, fighting monsters is so scary. Can you comfort me a little?"

Tang Liuli was deeply shocked as she looked at the cunning golden-haired dog. How could anyone be so shameless? You clearly controlled your magic so skillfully, and you even seemed a bit eager, completely unlike someone who was scared!

The green-eyed cat wanted to puff up and hiss. She felt as if she had encountered the most terrifying threat of her life, and she could see the red word "danger" bouncing above her head because…

Unlike her own small and cute size, this wicked woman’s figure was ample and wide, and she cleverly wore a normal outfit instead of a corset for the stage, which was big enough to easily squeeze Little Qing’s arm in the middle.

How dreadful! Such a sultry figure should not be allowed in a magical girl story. It was simply shameless, with not a bit of an idol’s discipline!

Chu Wang Shu watched this scene and then glanced down at her own body, unable to hide her envious gaze.

Although her own size made moving very easy, with fewer constraints when jumping around, and her outfits being more free and varied, Sister Xie was really so big! If only Mommy’s figure was like that, it would surely feel very warm to be hidden inside!

Hmm, the thoughts of a cute daughter come from a motherly attachment and are always a bit strange.

Charlotte keenly caught her daughter’s thoughts. She rarely sensed an emotion called frustration; Little Xuan’s growth had always been exceptional, with nothing to compare, but… even Honey Qing seemed to be a little bigger than herself!

Would Little Shu end up calling Little Qing "Mommy" and herself "Daddy"?

When Charlotte thought of this image, she puffed up her cheeks unhappily, feeling very awkward. She decided to let her daughter experience her motherly love more before that and claim the highest position in the mother’s domain!

Charlotte was always very proactive. Almost as soon as she had this idea, she turned her adorable daughter’s head to face her, then ignored the child’s puzzled gaze and gave her a warm hug.

Chu Wang Shu wanted to struggle in embarrassment, but Charlotte firmly asked, "Little Shu, would you like to learn more about Dad?" and she had to obediently nestle in her mother’s soft embrace.

However, not long after, the lovely daughter began to enjoy the warmth of being held. The gem within her soul sparkled, touched by their blood bond and intimacy, continuing to grow stronger as they shared this closeness, making her tense nerves quickly relax.

The girl’s gaze became dreamy, and she couldn’t help but sniff the scent from Charlotte. After she finished, she suddenly realized what she was doing, and her cute face immediately turned red, feeling very embarrassed.

How strange, why am I acting this way? While calling her Sister Charlotte does sound mature, she is clearly the same age as me! How can I see her as an elder or even a mother!

This is just too strange.

But… Little Qing is even younger than me, thinking this way makes it seem more reasonable to imagine Sister Charlotte as a mother.

The lovely daughter felt dreamy and very comfortable. She found some excuse and convinced herself to continue indulging in the happiness that felt like returning to the womb, completely captivated.

Hmm, if shown in an animation, this child would be shaking her fluffy hair, showing she is happy.

Charlotte blinked her eyes. She touched her daughter’s hair, trying to resist the urge to have her call her "mom." Instead, she decided to use gentle hugs to help Little Shu get used to her closeness, continuing to tell little stories about Chu Yuanqing’s youth that didn’t involve much background or secrets.

As long as she lets Little Shu see her as a reliable and gentle elder who loves her father, like a mother, it should be easier for the child to accept the truth when the time comes, right?

Although she acts a bit impulsively and sometimes can be quite carefree, she has always cared about how others feel, especially since she completely missed her daughter’s growth for 17 years.

This young mother was determined to be a mom that Little Shu would accept.

At the very least… she absolutely could not let Little Qing take away her position as a mom!

Chu Yuanqing had no idea what Charlotte was thinking. Watching her daughter and Charlotte happily getting along filled her with warmth and comfort.

Xie Qingxuan felt ignored. Her pure and cold expression was calm, showing no signs of anger. In the piercing gaze of the green-eyed cat, she proudly lifted her head and placed a soft kiss on the Pure White Witch’s neck, leaving a delicate trace of lip gloss.

This trick really worked well.

Chu Yuanqing suddenly became flustered. She looked at her arms buried in large fruits and at Great Devil’s beautiful, carefree face. Feeling a bit guilty, she glanced at Charlotte and then shared a look with Xie Qingxuan before softly saying:

"I will find a good time to comfort Qingxuan. Let’s be good for now, okay?"

The green-eyed cat puffed up her cheeks upon hearing this. Her bright green eyes were wide, and she quickly tugged on Honey Qing’s arm. Then she raised her adorable face, her glossy lips tempting in the light, as if suggesting the other should come and kiss her.

Xie Qingxuan blinked her platinum eyelashes and, seeing this, followed suit by lifting her own face. Her lip gloss was a sweet peach color, fresh and softly pink, giving a retro feel, looking very kissable, clearly asking for a kiss too.

Chu Yuanqing pressed her lips together, her expression serious. She quietly glanced at Charlotte, who was cuddling with her daughter, feeling a heavy sense of guilt. Finally, she closed her eyes and gave each of them a kiss on the lips, like a wife who couldn’t resist her desires and strayed.

The green-eyed cat was easily swayed. After being kissed, it felt like fireworks were bursting inside her, making her a little dizzy and unable to stop the smile from spreading across her face.

But Xie Qingxuan was not satisfied yet. While Pure White Witch had her eyes closed, she took the chance to lean in and give another kiss, making Honey Qing’s fair neck blush with some embarrassment.

Chu Yuanqing, feeling ashamed, looked down in silence. Being hugged by two incredibly beautiful girls, she had never felt so clearly that she was a truly terrible person!

Charlotte watched all this unfold, her lips curving up, feeling that she had found something to tease Little Qing about.

Hmm~ What clothes should Little Qing wear this time?

If you really feel sorry, then it’s okay to let Little Qing hide under the desk and do something naughty, right?

On the other side, unlike the few people with dirty thoughts, the serious Little Sakura was feeling more relaxed with her magic, looking at the cherry blossom vow that seemed to fall like dry leaves, swaying into her palm, slowly digesting what Dream Weaver Rabbit had just said.

Kirimi Miyuki whispered to herself:

"The stage determines fate, and the shine decides the future. So there’s this meaning as well?"

For someone like me, who worries that the two paths cannot run together, it’s great news to gain experience on stage. This means I just need to keep working hard offstage and show my best self to the audience onstage.

Kirimi Miyuki took a deep breath, pulling away from her feelings of expectation and worry about the future. She looked at The Last Diva, who was sitting across from her and playfully shaping the team’s mascot, and suddenly felt that something was wrong.

By the way, does this person not have her own team? Surely she’s not planning to go to Salzburg with us, right?

Little Sakura glanced at the pet group next to Honey Qing, then looked over at the mother-daughter pair who seemed to be getting along like a family, feeling the warm and joyous atmosphere in the car. She couldn’t help but feel confused; didn’t anyone in the team find anything strange?

Kirimi Miyuki sighed, giving up her struggle. She turned to look out the window, as if the magical Alps were very far away. She could only faintly see the curves of the mountains and some green that reminded her of summer. Sunlight, like golden silk, flowed through the glass, touching her cheek and filling the room.

The girl’s eyelashes were dyed gold. She instinctively blinked, turning away from the dazzling light. Looking back at the lively and warm scene, she suddenly felt a bit dazed. Her eyebrows softened, and a happy smile curved her lips as she couldn’t help but laugh aloud.

"Although it’s strange, it feels like we are just a family going on a spring outing."

Little Sakura closed her eyes, enjoying the warm atmosphere of the group, and drifted off to sleep, lulled by a gentle drowsiness.

The bus made its way to the airport in a lively and cheerful atmosphere.

There isn’t much to say about the journey.

Charlotte cheated with the Dream Weaver Rabbit to get a seat next to Chu Wang Shu. She intentionally made the green-eyed cat, Pure White Witch, and golden-haired dog sit in front of her, quietly using her illusion magic to check if anything exciting was happening ahead while sharing many facts about magical girls with everyone.

Little Sakura sat next to this "new teammate" and listened very intently.

The green-eyed cat reproached the Pure White Witch with a look that said, "Why are you so fickle?"

Xie Qingxuan took off her coat, revealing a tank top that showcased her hidden curves, and then lay down on Pure White Witch’s soft, round thigh to take a nap, successfully claiming the spot of the shy little cat, which made Liuli extremely angry.

Charlotte watched with great interest.

Chu Yuanqing was engrossed in "Shining Line."

The satellite signal in first class was quite good.

Kirimi Miyuki was scrolling through Weibo when she suddenly remembered something and looked up to say:

"By the way, our vlog from Vienna was edited yesterday. I heard from Sister Chen that the next episode of ‘Dazzling Stage’ will likely be a compilation of all the contestants’ vlogs, but I guess only the parts related to the tasks will be shown in the program."

"And according to the duration and the date of the third performance, the last three episodes of ‘Dazzling Stage’ will probably all include these."

Chu Yuanqing browsed the official ‘Dazzling Stage’ website and said:

"I guess by the end, the official website will post the complete vlogs of each team."

The green-eyed cat perked up when it heard this.

"Oh, that means our vlog task is complete, right? We’ve already got over an hour of footage!"

This was wonderful news for Tang Liuli, who did not want to hold the camera.

Chu Wang Shu replied seriously:

"It is complete, but Sister Chen told us that the next three episodes of ‘Dazzling Stage’ will be about vlogs, so we can’t just submit the Vienna part."

"The boring parts will definitely be cut out from the show, so everyone needs to keep working hard. We must film more interesting things!"

The lovely daughter used just a few words to make the socially anxious cat feel downcast.

Seeing this, Charlotte couldn’t help but laugh.

Kirimi Miyuki suddenly thought of a question.

That is, what strange reactions will occur when certain subtle clips from the vlog are edited into the show?

Hmm, for example, when Chu Yuanqing publicly asks someone for Charlotte’s contact information, and how she reacts after meeting Charlotte in person.

If these two are put together, doesn’t it look just like a documentary about online romance coming to reality?!

Little Sakura has already started to worry that her "Meet You in the Mist" will not compete against this new couple. She secretly made a decision to include more clips of herself and Honey Qing being close in her upcoming vlogs to give her CP fans a bit of confidence!

Xie Qingxuan rubbed against the Pure White Witch’s thigh and sniffed the scent of her fair skin before reluctantly getting up to express her opinion:

"Making vlogs is the right choice, but rather than focusing on how much footage we have, we should pay more attention to quickly completing the ‘lighting’ and becoming official magical girls."

"Because even if the Dream Weaver Rabbit allows us to train, the time we have for training is really only the time between now and the three performances."

Xie Qingxuan’s words went straight to the point; after all, they were still recording the show. If they finish the commercial performance two days before the deadline, even if they complete the ‘lighting’ on that stage, where will they have any time left for training?

Therefore, setting aside time for magical girl training is extremely necessary.

Even though the lovely daughter initially thought about creating beautiful memories together, she agreed wholeheartedly and said:

"Sister Xie is right. We have already completed enough tasks. It’s better to focus on training now and quickly participate in the performance."

So, the entire team’s focus was reset.

The goal changed from leisurely fun to quickly finishing the last two dances, participating in the performance, completing the "lighting up" task, and finally… officially entering the world of magical girls!