Chapter 125
"Or is it Ji Shuzhu, the choreography genius who proved his ability on this stage and can be called a dance machine?"
"Or perhaps, he is clearly just a newcomer, lacking all the basics, yet embracing limitless possibilities, a shining Chu Yuanqing who once created a miraculous stage with [Flow State]?"
The words had faded.
Without hesitation, Kiriwake Yayoi, Tang Liuli, Chu Wangshu spoke almost in unison:
"I choose Xiao Qing!"
Ji Shuzhu felt a pang of regret upon hearing this. Not only had she not been chosen, but Chu Yuanqing had been chosen instead?
You see, she hadn't yet unlocked Chu Yuanqing's potential or tasted his dazzling performance on stage. Now that he'd been snatched away, it was as disheartening as having a super luxurious, limited-edition buffet suddenly booked out.
However, it's not a big problem; Xie Qingxuan's dazzling quality is also extremely high.
Although we could only eat once every two or three days, and the food wasn't good, we weren't starving either, so it was still somewhat acceptable.
On the contrary, the other consequences of defeat are more troublesome. After reverting to the C1 area, even if the two of them learn to dance at their current speed, it will take them three days to challenge B-Class team to return to the B1 area.
Even if advancing to the A1 area only takes three days, it will still take six days in total. In the best-case scenario, there will only be eight days left to prepare for the final showdown, leaving absolutely no room for error.
Unlike his teammates' open-mindedness.
Xie Qingxuan was struck dumb, her mind went blank.
Ironically, perhaps out of confidence, perhaps out of fear, or perhaps because she hadn't dared to think too much about Chu Yuanqing lately, she had never considered the fact that Chu Yuanqing would be taken away from her.
--don't want.
--Don't separate from each other.
The girl lowered her eyes and uncontrollably grabbed Chu Yuanqing's wrist. Like a child who had lost a game of marbles, she stubbornly hid the marble in her palm, pursed her lips, and remained silent.
Chu Yuanqing whispered:
"I'm sorry, Qingxuan, I promised her that if we lose this PK, I can't refuse to join their team."
Xie Qingxuan looked blank; she had almost lost the ability to think after hearing those words.
What did you promise? And why did you promise it?
How strange, how many people did Xiao Qing make similar agreements with without her knowledge?
This shouldn't be happening. Aren't we... good friends? We've kissed so many times already, we should be very, very close.
At this moment, Xie Qingxuan hallucinated the questions he had once asked Ji Shuzhu.
"It's strange. We're just not on the same team, it doesn't affect our friendship, so why do you and Chen Yining seem so serious?"
Yeah, why be so serious? Even if we're not in the same team anymore, can't we still see each other?
Why am I so afraid, so unwilling to be separated from her, and even... so jealous and hateful of the team that wants to take Xiao Qing away?
Xie Qingxuan's thoughts became increasingly chaotic. She watched the slender hand slowly prying open her fingers, the light in her pupils gradually fading, her lips moving silently as if she were chewing on a stinging, aching pain, as if her heart were being pierced.
The girl, immersed in a near-desperate, hopeless love, actually smiled. Her smile was empty and dark, like an upturned corner sewn onto a discarded rag doll.
Yes, doesn't she already know the reason?
--No matter how much you try to escape, let go, restrain, or suppress it, that special feeling called liking is uncontrollable.
Simply being by their side will unconsciously stir feelings of joy and excitement, give rise to anticipation and love, and naturally bring a sense of security and warmth.
I never knew liking someone could be such a terrifying thing.
This is selfishness, this is love.
This is a poison that gnaws at the heart and bones; once drunk, one loses reason and freedom, like a bird with its wings clipped, or a cat or dog with a collar on its neck.
So you should be happy, right? Didn't you used to be afraid of being abandoned and always wanted to get rid of your attachment to Xiao Qing?
The decision to separate must be made here.
As long as I don't challenge teams that have her in their lineup again.
The thin and fragile bond between the two will be severed, leaving them with no further connection.
Can...
The Black Mist in Xie Qingxuan's pupils swirled, the Heart Tide deep within her consciousness surged, the magical mist she had seized evaporated and burned, and the watch face on her fair wrist stopped swaying like a skirt. She devoured resentment, jealousy, hatred, anger, and frustration, and the smile on her lips faded away.
--don't want.
--Absolutely not.
Chu Yuanqing is very important, so important that she would rather remain in this agonizing state forever than not want to stay by his side forever.
Besides, she should have the right to choose whether or not to drink the poison, instead of comforting herself with such a lame excuse after a humiliating defeat.
In the girl's clear black and white eyes, the spiraling mist solidified, forming a clearly defined black cross. The Heart Tide deep within her soul were expanding wildly, like unlocking Pandora's box, actively reverting the sealed [Flow State] to its most primal form.
--[Shining Plunder].
In that instant, the ability that had been sealed and suppressed due to moral concepts and numerous concerns was unleashed with a thunderous roar, like a demon descending from the heavens. The Flow State that swelled out in a rebellious manner, like the tide at the sea, instantly engulfed the entire arena.
Kiriwake Yayoi's eyes are tinged with cherry blossom pink, and the Rose Covenant by her ears seem to be about to bloom. The illusion of a sea of cherry blossoms falling softly is constructed in her eyes, forming a trend that rivals it.
Tang Liuli instinctively bristled. She covered the Moon Wing on her chest, her pupils burning with fire, and activated [Flow State], unleashing the pent- Heart Tide of ten years to resist the extremely aggressive Black Tide.
After their shared experience on stage, the two developed a tacit understanding. As soon as they descended into the Material World, their Heart Tide converged, forming a barrier shaped like the back of heaven, forcibly blocking the plunder originating from Xie Qingxuan.
This was a clash of minds, something only the parties involved could perceive. Chu Wangshu, on the other hand, was completely oblivious, unaffected by the situation like an outsider. He could only strangely sense that the Green Eyed Cat hiding behind him had become even more frightened.
Chu Yuanqing didn't notice either. She stroked the Golden Haired Doggy's brow with concern and whispered comfortingly:
"Qingxuan, I'll come to see you. Don't be too sad, and don't push yourself too hard, okay?"
Xie Qingxuan obediently allowed the caresses to fall, concealing her fierceness as she looked into the girl's kind and gentle eyes. Suddenly, a sense of déjà vu washed over her, and she was momentarily lost in thought, her expression nostalgic as she sighed and whispered:
"Xiao Qing, you're so gentle to everyone."
"In the future... let's not do that."
The words had faded.
Xie Qingxuan tilted her head and leaned down, as if to whisper something, using strands of hair to obscure her vision. Her pink lips gently pecked at Chu Yuanqing's delicate earlobe. With soft breaths, a calm voice, and a confident tone, she uttered an ambiguous murmur:
"Because I'll be jealous, very jealous, very jealous."
Chu Yuanqing looked bewildered, her earlobes burning. She was overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information and didn't know whether to doubt herself or life itself.
Huh? What happened?
Am I gentle? Why am I jealous? Why did Qingxuan say that?
After Xie Qingxuan finished speaking, without waiting for the other party's reaction, she concealed all her emotions, gently took Chu Yuanqing's hand, and personally led him to the winners' area, pushing him next to Chu Wangshu. She didn't say a word, but her presence was full of pressure.
Tang Liuli hid silently behind Chu Wangshu, not daring to even show her eyes this time, and barely daring to bristle, like a listless, pitiful kitten.
Kiriwake Yayoi stood at the front, acting as the vanguard to face him directly. She was fearless, and the smile on her face remained perfectly curved, but her cherry blossom pink eyes were quite solemn.
Xie Qingxuan's "Flow State" seems more dangerous and terrifying than last time; it's on a completely different level. Can this kind of bizarre, murderous "Flow State" really be used on stage?
This person is definitely not a normal idol.
The cross in Xie Qingxuan's pupils was surrounded by arcs of light, like dark stars. His beautiful face was indifferent, like an arrogant emperor or a ruthless military blade. An ominous and terrifying aura surrounded him, making the three of them feel as if they were facing a formidable enemy.
She announced softly:
"You guys better prepare for the A1 area PK."
"I gave up on clinging to that pointless empathy."
"The next time we meet, I will not only reclaim Chu Yuanqing, but also devour... all the brilliance within you."
After uttering this meaningful declaration, she turned and left without looking back, leaving behind a deluge of comments flooding the Live Broadcast Room.
P. S.: Looking for four-person dance ideas. Judging from the subscriptions, it seems like people don't really like watching serious stage performances, so it would be best if the dancers were more like female dancers, so they can easily be used as stage props. Goodnight!
Volume 1: Chapter 126. [Cocoon of the Heart], Idol Index Appraisal Tool. (5K1 votes needed, please vote!)
The Live Broadcast Room was in complete chaos, clearly stunned by Xie Qingxuan's series of explosive actions:
"Damn, what did the Great Demon King do to Qing Bao? Qing Bao looks dizzy, even her earlobes are hot and red, she's so cute???"
"Holy crap, this is in broad daylight! What on earth is Xie Bao doing? Could those CP fans have really guessed correctly? Is 'Qing Cheng Qing Guo' really true?!"
"Mommy, I don't believe it! I don't believe it! Qing Bao is absolutely pure and innocent, every part of her body is clean and perfect, a virgin territory that has never been touched by anyone!!!"
"Nonsense! You're lowering the status of the Qing God. Even if the Qing God were violated ten thousand times, she would still be perfect and flawless! She would still be sacred and pure! This is a concept fixed on the Qing God! How could she be defiled by a few kisses, touches, or touches from mortals???"
"How utterly ridiculous! A lack of firm faith is tantamount to a complete lack of faith! The Qing God has already condescended to descend into this filthy world, how can he allow the doubts of fools???"
The followers of the Qingmen took the opportunity to spread their teachings.
The "Wu Zhong Jian Qing" CP fans, who had just been cheering, are now furious.
The fans of the "Qing Cheng Qing Guo" CP, who had previously fallen into depression, have regrouped and raised the banner of victory.
A large number of casual viewers were captivated by the eerie atmosphere of the live stream, their worldviews shattered, and they began to express their opinions:
"Oh no, the atmosphere at Sea Capital <Flash Dance> is acting weird. It feels like the purpose of the stage battles isn't to win teammates, but to win wives. This is turning into a chaotic battlefield. How scary."
"Ha! The Great Demon King has evolved into the Ultimate Heavy Woman! That one look from her stunned not only Little Liuli, but even I was terrified. It felt like being stared at by a lion right next to me, absolutely terrifying???"
"Xie Qingxuan's [Flow State] state has clearly evolved again. She's already this terrifying even before she's on stage. What a second-stage BOSS! It's hard to imagine what it will be like when she goes on stage again."
"Heavy, so heavy! It's like declaring ownership and handing over a girlfriend. Has Qing Bao become a prize? Hehe, I want this prize too???"
Unfortunately, the audience didn't have much time to process the discussions before the stage battle ended, bringing the short live stream to a close. The screen went black a few seconds after Xie Qingxuan turned around, leaving behind a flood of wailing comments.
Chu Yuanqing watched Xie Qingxuan's departing figure. Her usually solemn and serious expression was now tinged with a deep-seated panic on her delicate and beautiful face.
The girl stood dazedly beside her bewildered Little Cotton-padded Jacket, touching her earlobe, still warm from her lips and breath, her mind a complete blank.
This kind of explosive event, where an older person is suddenly confessed to by a younger person, would leave even a slightly morally conscious person, let alone Chu Yuanqing, who is usually conservative and doesn't surf the internet much, feeling guilty, confused, and shocked.
Even with the allure of magic addiction and the wide-ranging intimate interactions between girls, I've convinced myself countless times that Qingxuan is the right person and has absolutely nothing to do with neodymium.
But this time was different. In the past, when Xie Qingxuan would touch her hand or even secretly use it to comfort her, she always seemed to be in a dazed state. But her previous actions were clearly rational and clear-headed, a declaration of her own will.
This completely transcends the realm of what can be explained by a girl's normal use of facial patches or being "magically addicted."
In other words, she really turned Cheong-hyun into a monster, forcibly creating a possessiveness and love that went beyond friendship.
Chu Yuanqing had mixed feelings; she wasn't unfamiliar with similar direct approaches.
Because of her outstanding looks and unique temperament, she has encountered many excellent women who like her and take the initiative to pursue her over the past 17 years. Among them are young and energetic girls, young girls, and even beautiful and rich women who offer her their car keys.
However, due to too many worries in her heart and the fact that her personality has been deconstructed several times, she is unable to accept new family members and rejects them all directly. She has been taking care of her daughter alone ever since.
Admittedly, Xie Qingxuan's appearance and figure are far superior to her past suitors, but for her, who had long since closed her heart and was now on her deathbed with the responsibility of saving the world, none of that mattered.
The biggest reason for Chu Yuanqing's huge emotional fluctuations was the subtle influence of the [transformation] blessing on her personality. Secondly, it was the guilt and remorse she felt for taking the initiative to kiss the other person for six minutes and turning him gay.
Even so, she couldn't give the other person any further response.
Unlike the deep-rooted kinship between the Little Cotton-padded Jacket, they had only known each other for a month. Before their feelings for each other could develop, letting things take their course was the best option.
So... perhaps this defeat on stage can be considered a good thing?
Before Chu Yuanqing could think further, the Little Cotton-padded Jacket had already abandoned the limp, Green Eyed Cat and nestled into his arms like a swallow throwing itself into his embrace, rubbing her face against his neck and collarbone, and happily said:
"Xiao Qing! We can finally be on the same team! From now on, we can train together, sleep together, eat together, and shower together!"
Chu Yuanqing was startled by this. Her little face turned serious. She didn't mind training, eating, and sleeping together. After more than a month of training in Flash Dance, she had gotten used to this kind of relationship with her Little Cotton-padded Jacket. But taking a bath together was a slide that she couldn't even touch.
Just kidding, my daughter's all grown up, what kind of manners would it be to still bathe with her?
At this moment, the Green Eyed Cat also sidled up to Chu Yuanqing, snuggling against his back and blinking her eyes, as if seeking praise:
"Xiao Qing, I've been working really hard lately and I've improved a lot. How about we go see a movie together tonight?"
Kiriwake Yayoi pursed her lips, displaying a rather reserved demeanor—since Chu Yuanqing had nowhere else to stick to—and adopting the air of a captain, she said:
"Alright, we can catch up later. Let's move our things back to the dorms in area A1 first, then meet in the practice room to pick a dance track. After that, everyone can rest and relax, and we'll prepare for training again tomorrow."
After hearing this, Chu Wangshu reluctantly released his embrace, taking the Green Eyed Cat with him as well, and nodded in agreement.
"I have no objection; a balance between work and rest is the best approach."
Tang Liuli's eyes darted around, and she said righteously: