Dad, Please Let Me Single-Mindedly Support You!

"Room 403, Building F."

Kiriwake Yayoi tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear. Her fair skin looked exceptionally delicate, and her clear, black-and-white eyes shimmered with moisture. Her pure face wore a serious expression.

Hmm, with her twin ponytails, she's still cute even when serious.

"I live in Room 209, Building C."

"As repayment for helping me earlier, please let me help you too."

Chu Yuanqing was momentarily stunned by the overly formal declaration. She asked, confused, "Help me?"

Kiriwake Yayoi stated with earnest certainty, "Yes, we can study the dance for the theme song together."

Chu Yuanqing froze, deeply shocked.

While Kiriwake Yayoi called it "studying together," anyone who had seen her performance would know how humble and tactful that was. Kiriwake Yayoi was essentially offering to be a free tutor, and might even get taken advantage of. This kind of move was rare even in fiercely competitive survival shows, let alone Shining Stage.

Moreover, given Chu Yuanqing's dance foundation, where she struggled to even understand the instructors' lessons, Kiriwake Yayoi's offer was like a lifeline.

The problem was, Chu Yuanqing had no desire to advance at all!

Volume 1: 26. It's Too Perverted No Matter How You Think About It.

Chu Yuanqing had her reasons for not wanting to advance. According to the recording and broadcast schedule of Shining Stage, even if she was eliminated in the first round, she would still have to stay with the production crew for three full months. During that time, her salary would be paid, which was enough to cover her insurance fees. In other words, the sooner she was eliminated, the happier she would be.

When Chu Yuanqing went for the auditions, she never intended to actually practice dancing on the show. It was a joke. Since she'd get paid regardless of how early she was eliminated, why bother practicing? She wouldn't practice at all!

Chu Yuanqing decided to firmly reject Kiriwake Yayoi, adopting a tone of concern for her. She replied solemnly, "No, thank you. I'll practice on my own."

"My foundation is really bad, I'll just slow you down."

Kiriwake Yayoi shook her head and said sincerely, "Precisely because your foundation is bad, shouldn't you accept my offer?"

"You said on stage that you came here for your dream. But for someone without a dance background, learning the theme song dance in three days isn't realistic."

"I want to help you."

In Kiriwake Yayoi's eyes, Chu Yuanqing was an unwavering dreamer. Whether it was her decisive entrance, her firm declaration of "dream," or her clumsy yet emotionally rich performance on stage, it all proved her genuine devotion to being an idol. Someone like that, voluntarily sitting in the last place, could only be a sign of respect for the stage, prioritizing it over attention from the cameras. This awkwardness and stubbornness made Kiriwake Yayoi see a glimpse of her past self. Sometimes, it's like this: you want to help someone, not necessarily because they're important, but simply because helping them... feels like helping your past self.

Shining Stage was cruel; elimination meant dreams would wither permanently. So, call her naive or foolish, Kiriwake Yayoi simply couldn't bear to see someone like that stumble at the very first hurdle.

Chu Yuanqing was speechless. She could feel the sincerity from the other girl. Although she didn't understand its source, the kindness was undeniable. And precisely because she sensed it, it was hard to refute her words. Chu Yuanqing couldn't possibly say, "I'm a huge liar, I don't want to be an idol at all, and I have no interest in the stage." Even if her Daughter wasn't nearby, it would be difficult for her to reveal that much. It felt like disrespecting someone else's feelings, which was too much.

Chu Yuanqing grew more anxious the more she thought about it. She hadn't expected this girl to go this far. If it was just for that one time she helped her on a rainy day, it was too much gratitude.

Chu Yuanqing forced herself to calm down, deciding not to rush and instead to belittle herself. "I know, but it would be too much trouble for you."

"I've barely learned any dance. The only thing I knew before was the one I danced earlier. It would be incredibly difficult to teach, so let's just forget it."

"If this is about what happened earlier, you really don't have to do this. It was just a small favor. Someone like me doesn't need you to waste your time..."

Chu Wangshu overheard this and became displeased. What is she saying? What kind of talk is that!

A mere cherry blossom girl, how could she make Qingqing grovel?

Chu Wangshu couldn't hold back any longer. She grabbed Chu Yuanqing's hands and said earnestly, with great loyalty, "Qingqing, if you think it'll waste Kiriwake Yayoi's time too much, then let me teach you."

"Let's work hard together!"

Kiriwake Yayoi nodded in agreement.

"Chu Wangshu has a great foundation in dance. We can teach you together, there's no problem."

This was the honest truth.

Chu Wangshu had practiced traditional Chinese dance for five years, building a solid foundation. Especially in terms of flexibility and certain techniques, she was much better than Kiriwake Yayoi, who had never received professional training and only learned through self-study.

Kiriwake Yayoi's advantage was that she had been an idol for seven years. She had deconstructed and performed numerous dances on stage. Her experience in picking up dances and training quickly was more extensive. Moreover, the dance genres she performed were closer to girl group dances than traditional Chinese dance, making her guidance more professional in some aspects.

With these two working together, teaching Chu Yuanqing, who knew nothing, would be more than enough.

After all, they weren't teaching her everything. They would only review the dance with her after her lessons, guide her on specific moves, and give her extra coaching.

But...

She really didn't want to advance!

Chu Yuanqing was going crazy. For the first time, she understood what it meant to be unable to refuse a kind offer. Her lips moved for a long time, but she couldn't say anything. In a daze, she agreed to practice dancing with them.

However, to outsiders, this scene looked like she was deeply moved by her two good friends, appearing exceptionally heartwarming.

When Chu Yuanqing came to her senses, Kiriwake Yayoi had already politely bid her farewell, her retreating figure gradually disappearing from view.

Chu Wangshu looked at her, still lost in thought, and mistakenly thought she was overwhelmed with emotion. She comforted her, "Don't worry, Qingqing, practicing dance together won't take up much time. Having a partner can make training more motivating!"

The young girl earnestly rambled on, "Besides, Sister Kiriwake must be thinking the same thing. Look at her, so far from home. It's rare to have someone to talk to, and it'll help her mindset for the stage too."

Chu Wangshu was extremely satisfied with this outcome. She didn't want her newly made good friend to be taken away by others for a private date.

This turn of events was perfect, a win-win situation for everyone.

Chu Yuanqing, on the other hand, was at the complete opposite extreme. Her footsteps were incredibly light as she walked, as if she were about to fall into an abyss. Her head wasn't gone, but her hands and feet were cold, as if her happy and fulfilling life of slacking off was becoming increasingly distant.

Haha, there's nothing to be afraid of anymore.

Even if dancing in front of her Daughter was embarrassing, there was nothing to be afraid of anymore!

At most, she'd have to suppress the tentacle monsters in her mind a few more times. She could endure it!

Yes, that's it!

Chu Yuanqing accepted this painful reality and said goodbye to the energetic Chu Wangshu. She looked at her Daughter's retreating back and breathed a slight sigh of relief.

To be honest, although the filming was already completed and she was technically off work, being with her Daughter made it difficult for her to completely relax. She was afraid of revealing some fatal flaw in a small detail.

Being alone was great.

Chu Yuanqing pushed her worries aside for the moment and walked to her dorm door. She knocked politely and waited for a while, but there was no response.

Hmm, I guess my roommates haven't arrived yet, just like before.

Chu Yuanqing hesitated. Living with a few young girls as a middle-aged woman herself felt too perverted.

But what could she do? She couldn't throw a tantrum at the production team and ask for a single room, right?

Xie Qingxuan might have that qualification, but with her C-rank evaluation, she should just go back to sleep.

Well, as long as she closed her eyes and didn't look at things she shouldn't, it would be fine!

Chu Yuanqing optimistically encouraged herself and pushed the door open.

Immediately, a vast landscape unfolded before her eyes.

The young girl had just taken off her short-sleeved shirt, revealing her slender

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