Chapter 384
Chu Wangshu wasn't conflicted at all; she happily said:
"I haven't seen my Dad in a long time. We haven't been in touch for a full 15 days. I can take advantage of this holiday to secretly visit him and hopefully give him a surprise."
Yes, I can also bring all the little gifts I bought in Austria to my Dad.
Besides, while becoming Magical Girl is dangerous, she can definitely make money quickly. She should be able to buy the house she's renting soon, and she won't have to worry about how many cherished old things she'll have to throw away when she moves.
Chu Yuanqing's smile froze, and she broke out in a cold sweat. The feelings of the Little Idol around her were also quite complicated. Now everyone in the group knew Chu Wangshu's identity, and they really couldn't imagine what kind of expression Xiao Shu would have after finding out that she had been deceived for several months.
Charlotte gloated, looking at her daughter's innocent and adorable face, then glancing at Qing Bao, who was feeling guilty but trying to appear calm and serious, and a smile of interest appeared on her face.
Chu Wangshu looked at the Pure White Witch and asked expectantly:
"Where's Xiao Qing? I remember you also study in Sea Capital, right? We should be going the same way."
Charlotte's pink lips curled up, and she smiled knowingly as she said:
"Xiao Qing is also going back to Sea Capital, but she doesn't have any plans yet. She can come with you Xiao Shu, to see your Dad."
Chu Yuanqing wanted nothing more than to pinch Charlotte's cheeks until they were swollen, but faced with her daughter's expectant eyes, she sighed inwardly and could only nod and say:
"Yes, I will go back to Sea Capital with Xiao Shu."
Looking back, it's been almost a year since Xiao Shu joined Flash Dance and spent half a year at Ideal Country. It's normal for her to miss home.
Moreover, she hadn't been back to her rented apartment for a long time.
Aside from the few days I spent in Vienna, when I used the blue-green modifier provided by Dream Weaver Rabbit to buy the 60-square-meter apartment from the landlord and ask him to keep an eye on it, there was nothing else between us.
Chu Yuanqing had no attachment to her home; all she cared about was her daughter. The reason she bought the house wasn't out of material desire, but because she didn't want to leave her daughter with even this small memory after she died.
But now, with the help of the Countermeasures Bureau, the Dream Weaver Rabbit, Sister Ellie, and Charlotte, Xiao Shu's biological mother, she no longer needs to worry about the child's future.
So...
Perhaps, I should tell the truth.
Volume 1: Chapter 357. Fans, Approaching, I am Magical Girl.
The next day, the sun shone brightly.
Under the bright blue sky, Charlotte smiled and waved goodbye to everyone, seeing them off at Salzburg Airport.
Tang Liuli returned to Gloriana.
Kiriwake Yayoi returns to East Flow Island.
Xie Qingxuan's parents are in France, so they won't return to Great Xia first.
Chu Yuanqing hugged and said goodbye to each of them before boarding the flight to Sea Capital with Little Cotton-padded Jacket. The two sat side by side, which was much quieter than the lively five-person first-class cabin they had sat together before.
Chu Wangshu turned her head and pulled back the blackout curtain, looking at the sky that had broken away from the sea of clouds and returned to its clear state. She felt a sense of loss and disillusionment.
This was her second time flying, but thanks to the flight effect that her Magic Armor provided after [Lighting Up], her mood as she looked out the window was different this time.
The little girl sighed sadly:
"We've only been apart for a short while, but I already miss Charlotte and Liuli."
Chu Yuanqing pondered for a moment, glanced at a certain cat sharing its <Shine Front> gacha record in WeChat group chat, and said softly:
"After all, we've been spending so much time together lately, so it's bound to feel strange."
Chu Wangshu nodded in agreement. Being with Charlotte, Liuli, Sister Yayoi, and Sister Xie always gave her a sense of security, as if she was being pampered. Although they were sometimes unreliable, they got along well and had a lot of fun.
This feeling is very special, quite different from any of the good friends I've made in school.
The young girl pondered the matter but couldn't fathom the mystery. She could only regard it as the "team spirit" that the fans talked about, a bond unique to girl groups.
"Everyone is doing well. We'll see each other again in a week, but I wonder when we'll be able to see Charlotte again."
Chu Yuanqing, however, felt it wouldn't be too difficult.
Charlotte had only recently reunited with him, yet she was already able to use Spacetime Magic to travel unpredictably back and forth in Vienna. After half a year of accumulation in the Ideal Kingdom, cross-border teleportation should have been a problem that had long been solved.
The round trip from Austria to Great Xia alone could not exhaust the other person's magic. The reason why this person did not say anything and even kissed and hugged the Little Cotton-padded Jacket with the excuse of being reluctant to part before leaving was purely out of malice.
Chu Yuanqing thought that the Saintess Maiden was still plotting a mischievous idea in her head to secretly send a message over and give Xiao Shu a big surprise.
But perhaps he was infected by his wife's bad intentions.
The Pure White Witch curled her lips into a smile, but didn't reveal the truth. She simply reached out and stroked the child's head, whispering:
"It's alright. Even as an opponent, she'll appear before us sooner or later."
Chu Wangshu was somewhat discouraged after hearing this, and she said:
"Charlotte as an opponent is too terrifying! My teacher said that the limit of magic is the limit of imagination. Putting myself in the realm of idols, I can't imagine what it would be like to defeat Charlotte."
During the six months in the ideal state, Qingbao, as the Emperor's Qing Bao, was unfortunately not brought onto the stage to be used as a reward for the loyalty of the imperial people.
As a replacement, Charlotte, who was without teammates, took the lead, accompanying the four Little Idol on their debut and tour. She had a very fulfilling life and could be said to have realized her dream once again.
Those stage scenes were all magically recorded, transmitted to the Contract Chain in the form of spells and incantations, and then transcribed into electronic devices, which can now be accessed using a mobile phone.
Chu Yuanqing encouraged him:
"Imagination expands with accumulation and will eventually lead to victory."
Chu Wangshu felt that Qing Bao had a strange confidence in herself. She rubbed her face and changed the subject, asking:
"Where does Xiao Qing plan to go after returning to Sea Capital?"
Chu Yuanqing was stumped by the question; she hadn't thought about it before.
Although, after being transformed into Magical Girl by the Lantern Gem, the Worldline now includes traces of Chu Yuanqing's identity, theoretically she has a home and can return to the rented apartment she's never been to.
But going back there really doesn't make any sense. My luggage is all in the space. Going back would only satisfy my curiosity about how cause and effect fill this void.
So in reality, she planned to find an excuse to separate from Xiao Shu, then go back first using Chu Yuanqing's identity, waiting for her daughter to arrive home, and naturally interact with her using this identity.
"I haven't decided yet, I should probably go home first."
Chu Wangshu and said with a smile:
"Then I'll come find Xiao Qing to play again tomorrow."
As the girl spoke, she glanced at Qing Bao's excessively cute and delicate face, and earnestly suggested:
"But Xiao Qing, remember, you're different now. You have over 100 million followers on Weibo, so please remember to wear a mask when you go out alone."
Even if someone's majesty as Divine Emperor is deeply ingrained in the hearts of the people in the ideal state, and their dominance displayed at the Tower of Mirrors is terrifying, but...
As long as she gazes at the Pure White Witch's stunning beauty, she subconsciously forgets all of this and worries about whether the other woman will encounter any perverts or extreme fans when she goes out.
Chu Yuanqing was taken aback upon hearing this. She realized she wasn't entirely self-aware enough in this regard. After humbly accepting the criticism, she smiled and said:
"Xiao Shu is the same; she's already a public figure, so even if she goes back to school, she has to be careful about this."
Chu Wangshu nodded in deep agreement. She had already seen her alma mater on Weibo, where there was even a sign for her in front of the gate. No matter how she thought about it, it was terrifying.
In this situation, taking the subway and buses would be very troublesome, which explains why celebrities always have assistants and bodyguards with them and travel in business vehicles or motorhomes. They probably inevitably encounter the troubles that come with fame in their private lives.
But for these Magical Girl, adapting is much easier than for ordinary people. Magic such as invisibility and appearance-changing can solve 99% of the problems, and they can easily solve other troubles with magic as well.
The Little Cotton-padded Jacket was full of confidence:
"I'll be careful, but unlike Xiao Qing, I'm not that popular. There are hundreds of millions of people in Sea Capital. As long as I don't walk near my alma mater or the <Flash Dance> base, I'll be quite safe."
No sooner had he finished speaking than a voice came from the side, trying to suppress its volume but still sounding excited:
"Excuse me, are you contestants from Flashdance?"
Chu Wangshu's heart tightened. She turned around and saw that the person who had spoken to her was the woman sitting next to her. The woman was wearing a trench coat over a shirt. As she spoke, she took off her sunglasses, revealing a surprised face. She looked like a fan.
The little girl hesitated for a moment, then nodded in agreement.
There was no way around it; both she and Qing Bao were beautiful and had very distinctive looks. Even if they denied it to the death, there was no point in them being together.
"They are actually the living Yue Bao and Chu Yuanqing!"
Xu Youyue's eyes sparkled. She didn't have time to marvel at her good luck. Temporarily abandoning her mature woman's charm, she rummaged through her bag and pulled out a stack of postcards.
The top image clearly shows the Little Cotton-padded Jacket in her stage outfit, possibly a small prize that could only be obtained through a previous lucky draw.
Yes, she's a fan of Chu Wangshu (Mom Fan), a fan of Chu Yuanqing's looks, a fan of Liuli's songs, a fan of Little Sakura's stage performances, a fan of the childhood sweetheart pairing, and a fan of Xie Qingxuan...
Okay, DD doesn't deserve a name.
Xu Youyue regained her composure. Admiring her Little Idol's adorable face, she was amazed by the visual feast, even more pleasing and impactful than any live stream or program. Politely lowering her voice, she whispered her request:
"My niece really likes you. If it's not too much trouble, could you please sign your name for her?"
Chu Yuanqing didn't hesitate for long before taking the stack of postcards from the other person. She hadn't signed many autographs, but she still imitated the Green Eyed Cat who had been surrounded by fans at the airport, pouting her pink lips and revealing a friendly smile, and asked:
"This postcard is probably for Xiao Shu to sign, right? Do you need me to write any special blessings on it?"
Xu Youyue was momentarily dazed before snapping back to reality amidst the Pure White Succubus's smile. Her heart pounded, and a subtle blush of shyness crept onto her cheeks.
Oh no, how could Qing Bao be so bewitched? She was almost turned into a one-sided fan!
The woman instinctively wanted to avoid his gaze, yet she couldn't bear to miss a single second of seeing him in person, so she could only resist his beauty and whisper:
"My family member was recently discharged from the hospital. It would be great if you could write a message wishing her good health."
Under the other party's guidance, Chu Yuanqing wrote "Wishing Tong Bao good health" and "Wishing Ling Bao success in her career" on several postcards printed with his own photo, then signed his name and handed them back.
The Little Cotton-padded Jacket blinked her eyes, mimicking the gesture, a strange feeling welling up inside her.
Although she officially debuted in the Empire and was an idol for half a year, the industry chain and entertainment culture there were too different from reality. Rather than being an idol, she was more like a special kind of stage actor.
Therefore, being asked for autographs by fans can significantly increase a sense of identification with their idol.
Chu Wangshu felt a sense of pleasure from having his vanity satisfied.
But even more so, there is pressure and motivation.
The little girl secretly resolved that she had to work harder and become more outstanding so that she could live up to everyone's affection.
After getting the autograph, Xu Youyue quietly squatted down and, in this awkward and embarrassing manner, asked for a photo that was cute in every sense of the word. Then she sat back down in her original seat, quieted down, and politely stopped talking.
And only after the plane slowly descended and landed at Sea Capital's Hung Kuang International Airport, experiencing the sensation of falling back to earth,
The passerby glanced at the two and couldn't help but ask:
"Um... before I leave, may I ask you a question?"
Chu Yuanqing was always easy to talk to, especially since the other party was not only very polite but also constantly transmitting his willpower to him. He nodded and said:
"Can."
Xu Youyue actually has a lot of questions she wants to ask, such as where Little Sakura, Xuan Bao, and Liuli went, as well as various female-male couples and gossip on the internet, and some little private matters that make people curious.
However, out of politeness, respect, and more importantly, priority, the question asked at this moment will only be the one that has swept the entire internet.
"I want to ask, do you really possess magic?"
In a sense, this question is directly asking if you are Magical Girl.
Chu Wangshu remained silent, conflicted.
Although online discussions about Flash Dance have become a major platform for cultivating Magical Girl.
However, the fact that the Dream Weaver Rabbit covered everyone with a layer of cognitive impairment before entering the ideal world shows that revealing the existence of Magical Girl and revealing who the Magical Girl are are two completely different things.
Therefore, if Xu Youyue had asked her, she would have denied it immediately.
Qing Bao's situation is a different story. Due to the flaw in her white-haired, golden-eyed appearance and the release announcement of the fashion magazine "The Witch," many fans have speculated that she is one of the earliest Magical Girl trained by "Flash Dance."
So whether she admits it or not, it doesn't really matter much.
Chu Yuanqing curled her pink lips, her dark pupils cracked, and a few strands of brilliant golden light overflowed. Her braided black hair, like ink flowing backwards, faded from the top to the ends, revealing a holy pure white, and the shining radiance spread out, like a benevolent goddess of beauty.
What do you think?
The Pure White Witch instantly reverted to her disguise. She stood up, leaving behind those words and that unbelievable, dreamlike transformation, and walked off the plane with Chu Wangshu, following the flow of people.
Xu Youyue was so stunned that she was urged by the flight attendant that she came back to her senses. She hurriedly grabbed her bag, got up, and ran outside, but could no longer see the two of them. She stood there for a moment, feeling lost.
Before long, the woman was immersed in the joy of this wonderful encounter. As she walked to get her luggage, she opened WeChat, scrolled to a small group, tagged "Ling Bao Can't Wake Up," and started a voice message.
Then, as if harboring a huge secret, she said in an excited, thrilled, and somewhat furtive tone:
"Did you know? Chu Yuanqing is actually Magical Girl!"
Xu Ling: "?"
Pei Xiaotong: "?"