Chapter 161

This won't do. Qing Bao is so cute and kind, and a top-notch genius idol. Her beautiful and gentle radiance will one day be seen by more people, spreading beyond Great Xia, to the Donghuang Federation, and even onto the world stage.

If I let this mentality develop, won't I eventually become so jealous that I won't want her to be seen by so many people?

Little Sakura felt that things couldn't continue like this. Unless the two of them truly progressed to that kind of mysterious, unspeakable relationship, she should respect the other person's personal wishes regarding who they liked, who they wanted to kiss, and who they chose, and only use her own personal charm and attraction to indirectly interfere with Chu Yuanqing's choices.

In this respect, she felt that her past "affair" with Qing Bao in bed was both a mistake and a correct example.

The mistake was that she was overwhelmed by the grief of her breakup and said a lot of things that were full of personal emotions, which may have made the kind-hearted Xiao Qing feel uncomfortable.

The point is that Qing Bao was very happy kissing herself, which shows that she successfully exuded charm!

After reviewing the situation for a while, Kiriwake Yayoi suddenly realized the truth.

Right, Qing Bao clearly likes girls, and she definitely doesn't dislike my type, otherwise she wouldn't have taken the initiative to tell me she "needs" him, and she wouldn't be so invested every time we kiss.

In other words, their intimate interactions could definitely go further! The reason they hadn't realized it before was simply because kisses were enough to satisfy them.

Yes, the stimulation of Chu Yuanqing holding her waist, lowering his head to bite, grind, and slowly caress her was enough to make the innocent Little Sakura so intoxicated that she never thought of asking for more.

But now that I think about it, the two of them were at least physically attracted to each other. It wasn't just that I was attracted to Qing Bao's lips and body; Qing Bao must have been attracted to a certain part of me too!

So...

Kiriwake Yayoi had grasped the truth: while she couldn't force Xiao Qing to do bad things, she could certainly seduce Xiao Qing into doing bad things to her! Once she'd done enough bad things, what was there to fear from that Stupid Dog and cat?

We won! We won by a huge margin!

Chu Yuanqing had no idea what brilliant idea had popped into Little Sakura's head. Her gaze swept forward and she unexpectedly spotted a familiar pair of figures.

The girl had a beautiful face with classic striking features. Her hair was a raspberry red, very idol-like. She looked like she had just stepped off the stage, wearing a stage outfit that accentuated her slender figure. Her expression was rather gloomy as she held onto the wrist of the person behind her and walked forward without saying a word.

This is clearly Chen Yining, the Young Lady of Yunlan Entertainment.

Ji Shuzhu pursed her lips and remained silent. She still wore that aloof and indifferent face, but her eyes were filled with a hazy mist. Her chest and lower abdomen were filled with a dazzling light, and she was immersed in the "pain" and sweetness that were burning like a raging fire, causing her tongue to continue to secrete saliva.

The choreographer was not quite clear-headed. She was overwhelmed by Chen Yining's long-accumulated [Flow State] state, which was now officially erupting on stage. At the moment, she could only keep her expression in check and was being led away in a daze.

As for their teammates...

Lin Bao'er dared not participate, but Liang Xiaoxiao grabbed Ruan Wutong, who wanted to watch the fun, and escorted her back to the dormitory, where she was kept under strict guard.

Xie Qingxuan didn't care at all—because it was lunch break—and the other two relatively unknown people naturally couldn't interfere in their choreographer's private affairs.

Well, as for Ji Shuzhu herself, she originally wanted to continue pretending to be indifferent, but unfortunately, she liked Chen Yining. The brilliance of her childhood sweetheart had a special attack buff on her, and subconsciously she was unwilling to suppress this joy. It was good enough that her legs didn't go weak and her mind went blank, so how could she care about maintaining her acting skills?

Once a bit of her true intentions were revealed, the Young Lady, who had been holding back her anger for a long time and was almost becoming a yandere, completely lost her temper and walked straight here from the practice room in a fit of rage.

At present,

Chen Yining also caught sight of the two people walking towards her. She nodded politely in acknowledgment, and then, without any intention of avoiding suspicion, continued to hold the choreographer's wrist and casually walked into a private cinema.

The most abstract thing is that, coincidentally, it was the same place the two of them had just used.

Chu Yuanqing and Kiriwake Yayoi at each other, speechless for a moment.

Little Sakura, seemingly lost in thought, blushed slightly and said:

"It shouldn't be... it shouldn't be what I'm thinking, right?"

Chu Yuanqing hesitated for a moment, feeling that the percentage of bronze medalists among the 168 contestants in this episode of "Flash Dance" shouldn't be that exaggerated.

But then, thinking about the terrifying, life-or-death separation that forced these childhood sweethearts apart after the Stage Battle, and the intensely intense atmosphere of the "White Album" (a popular online novel series), the thought shifted from "there couldn't possibly be that much neodymium" to "it seems understandable if something outrageous happened to this couple."

Chu Yuanqing shook her head, shaking off all the strange thoughts, and said seriously:

"Not necessarily, it might just be a matter of resolving a conflict."

"Contradiction?"

Kiriwake Yayoi somewhat curious.

She hadn't paid attention to the gossip about the childhood sweethearts. Before, when she was scrolling through her phone, her attention was focused on chatting with her family and interacting with fans on various social media accounts. Even the gossip about Xie Qingxuan only came to her attention when her sister mentioned that cringeworthy nickname.

Therefore, they were completely unaware of the breakup of the "Ri Yi Yue Shu" pairing.

Chu Yuanqing whispered:

"Didn't you wonder why Ji Shuzhu joined our team? During the Stage Battle, they argued and quarreled about whether or not to reject our team. In the end, the red-haired girl even cried. They're probably reviewing that incident now."

Upon hearing Little Sakura suddenly realized what was going on.

Isn't this exactly how Xie Qingxuan reacted when I took Xiao Qing away?

However, Chen Yining was more excited and a bit more delicate than that Stupid Dog.

Upon Kiriwake Yayoi immediately felt a surge of excitement.

While it could be interpreted as friends arguing, to be honest, crying over something like that is somewhat suggestive. And if it were truly a childhood sweetheart romance, it would be way too much Yuri manga!

"Anyway, let's go now. We've dragged this out too long, and it's almost time for training."

Chu Yuanqing felt it wasn't a good idea to stay there any longer. After saying that, he ignored what the two childhood sweethearts were doing in the private cinema and quickly dragged Little Sakura away from the scene.

On the other side, a private cinema.

Chen Yining pinned Ji Shuzhu to the corner, her eyes burning with a rosy light, and asked in a cold voice:

"Tell me, why won't you agree to my PK?"

Ji Shuzhu's head was spinning. She looked at the Young Lady, which was usually full of smiles and gentle eyes, but now was full of gloom and sorrow. For some reason, Chu Yuanqing's words from that time suddenly popped into her mind.

"Ji Shuzhu, don't let yourself regret this."

So, as if possessed, she obediently answered:

"That wasn't my decision. Our team had just arrived at A1 when Xie Qingxuan challenged Chu Yuanqing's team to a duel."

Chen Yining scoffed:

"But Xiaozhu, you've tacitly agreed, haven't you?"

The girl's pupils grew increasingly somber, and the Immortal Courtyard on her wrist trembled. She looked sadly at the beautiful face and whispered:

"Liar! You clearly told me to come and steal it, but you... you didn't even give me a chance!"

Ji Shuzhu remained silent for a moment, swallowing her rapid breaths and enduring the burning sensation in her lower abdomen. The mist in her eyes, however, was like flower petals glistening with morning dew, making them even more delicate and alluring. If it weren't for the dim lighting in the private cinema, this scene would have been truly inexplicable.

The choreographer closed her eyes and remained silent, pursing her lips.

All of this was unexpected. She never imagined that her childhood sweetheart, who had been silent for many years, would suddenly awaken to "Flow State" after she chose to leave and embark on a different path to survival, even going against her usual style and personality by locking herself in such a private corner.

Perhaps, as Chu Yuanqing said, she had been too arrogant and shouldn't have made the decision rashly.

On the other hand, even though the roles of top and bottom were reversed and he was pinned against the wall, Ji Shuzhu did not regret his previous choice.

Because if they went along with the other person and chose not to leave at that time, no one knew when Chen Yining would awaken [Flow State].

In the end, her choice led to Xiao Ning's awakening.

Thinking about this, the choreographer couldn't help but let her mind wander again.

So, I really am Burdens and a shackle to Xiao Ning? If she hadn't always been so concerned about me, would Xiao Ning have already awakened to [Flow State]?

"Just consider me a liar."

This seemingly innocuous remark completely triggered the emotions that Chen Yining been building up for half a month, causing them to erupt.

The Young Lady was furious. She decided she would never tolerate the other person's bad temper again and said coldly:

"Liar, they should be punished."

The words had barely left his mouth.

"Xiao Ning?"

Ji Shuzhu opened her eyes in shock. She wanted to say something, but her voice was brutally blocked. Even her hands were locked with one hand and pressed against the wall, preventing her from making any noises. She could only be taken and plundered at will.

In an instant, the two Witch in preparation triggered an extremely infrequent Magic Replenishment mechanism.

Chen Yining's [Cocoon of the Heart] has sparked a frenzy of Heart Tide and widespread popularity.

Ji Shuzhu also has a [Cocoon of the Heart] deep in her soul, but her talent is slightly inferior to Tang Liuli's, and her defects are more serious. The negative symptoms of so-called Hyperthymesia all stem from the incompleteness of the cocoon, which is why it needs the brilliance of the Heart Tide to nourish and complete it.

At this moment, however, the two of them were miraculously replenishing each other's Magic Replenishment.

The reason is simple: the so-called "Cocoon of the Heart" is essentially a spiritual organ that exists deep within the soul in order to weave, create, and fulfill the desires of its host.

However, the wishes of these two childhood friends are related to each other, which leads to an unexpected and extraordinary chemical reaction when their [Cocoon of the Heart] interact.

It could be said that the benefits of them Magic Replenishment, due to compatibility issues, are second only to the blessing of a certain Pure White Witch.

Ji Shuzhu was unaware of the inside story, but she seemed to realize that her illness had received a more targeted cure. In an instant, all her emotional mechanisms were revived. Guilt, sorrow, love, and desire, like spring returning to the earth, turned her original struggle into a compliant response.

Chen Yining's initial anger and impulsiveness, followed by guilt and hesitation as she leaned in, gradually transformed into an immersive engagement, as if she were pouring all the grievances she had suffered into it, punishing them with clumsy, immature, yet fierce force.

A long time,

Ji Shuzhu's [Cocoon of the Heart] was partially repaired, and she felt that the world had been opened up to a whole new world, and the air and herself had become fresh again.

It wasn't a fleeting pleasure seized through dazzling lights, but a normal, almost euphoric feeling, like that of a person with depression who has recovered from their symptoms—a restoration of the ability to appreciate beauty.

Although still much more dulled than normal people, most of the negative emotions that were suppressed in my heart and constantly being born, such as boredom, dullness, decadence, loneliness, and so on, have been dispelled, as if the clouds have parted and the sun has been seen, as if I have been reborn.

Xiao Ning actually managed to cure her illness a little bit through this method?

Ji Shuzhu was greatly shocked. She had always thought that only the brilliance on stage could cure this stubborn ailment that no medicine could cure. Who would have thought that after Xiao Ning learned [Flow State], even her kisses seemed to have magic, and were even more effective than the brilliance.

So...

Does this mean she can stop lying to Xiao Ning?

Before the choreographer could even grapple with how to be honest about it, Chen Yining, still craving more and harboring resentment, pressed on, creating the same erotic scene she had fantasized about when she was normal, only the difference was... the roles of the top and bottom were slightly reversed.

That day.

Underground base, central control room.

Dream Weaver Rabbit looked at the fused data of the artificial lantern and muttered to itself:

"Is this the uncertainty of [Witch] advancement? Among the six A-Class, Ji Shuzhu and Chen Yining, whose fusion progress was originally the most stable, have also begun to make rapid progress, catching up with the other four who were originally far ahead."

"And... Kiriwake Yayoi's growth trajectory is changing again, and the timing happens to be around the same time as these two. Is this some kind of coincidence? Or is there some inevitable commonality?"

For example, entertainment areas like private cinemas naturally have cameras, but just like dormitories, they are placed in very obvious locations, and the contestants can easily cover them up themselves.

Of course, if this Super AI is willing, this underground base holds no secrets for it.

But the key point is that governments around the world are not cultivating simple idols, nor are they simply war machines. Instead, they are Magical Girl idol groups that must maintain their original aspirations, remain untainted by worldly dust, and use their true will to save the world!

Therefore, these "Witch" candidates are quietly rising through the ranks of governments worldwide. To avoid unnecessary conflicts in the future, they even manage online public opinion in advance, let alone such privacy rights.

This led to an ambiguous scene where two groups spontaneously Magic Replenishment inside, a situation that even the Dream Weaver Rabbit was completely unaware of, failing to guess the reason for the continuous surge in the fusion degree of the artificial lantern.

That said, if this shameless Super AI really found out the inside story, the entire "Flash Dance" show would probably start veering off course towards a romance between female and male idols, deliberately pairing up the Little Idol in pairs and urging them to Magic Replenishment every day.

If that were to happen, the global fan community would likely be forced into a world dominated by CP (couple) fans, becoming the ultimate hell for Solo Fan stans and solo fans.

The Dream Weaver Rabbit, unaware of what fun it had missed, concluded:

Let's continue to observe for now.

"If the rate of increase continues at this pace, Ji Shuzhu's [Cocoon of the Heart] might be able to complete its formal completion and awaken its full-state [Flow State] ability before the stage PK."

Dream Weaver Rabbit finished speaking, its scarlet eyes narrowed happily, and it smiled expectantly:

"Xie Qingxuan's growth has exceeded my expectations. She started by stealing the spotlight from others, but she didn't let her own spotlight get tarnished. Instead, it's like polishing a mirror, making her even more transparent and dazzling. Even 14 Stage Battle couldn't push her to her limits on stage."

"If we add a fully-formed Ji Shuzhu, the disadvantage in training time can be completely made up for."

The Dream Weaver Rabbit excitedly opened its arms and celebrated loudly:

"This is truly Heart Tide! This PK between the [Witch] trainees, just like their last duel, is exactly the kind of stage of destiny I've been dreaming of, a stage that even Dream Weaver couldn't predict!"

Two days passed quickly.

During this time, Chu Yuanqing also gave Little Sakura a private lesson in order to improve the team's chances of winning.

The rather subtle thing is that she always seems to run into a choreographer and Young Lady who are also going to a private cinema, either before or after the event.

"Maybe they just prefer watching movies?"