Chapter 71
"Yes, that's it."
--Great, Qing Bao didn't notice!
--Great, Xiao Shu didn't notice!
At that moment, both father and daughter felt that they had fooled each other, and the whole world seemed vast and boundless, their chests overflowing with the relief of surviving a close call.
Volume 1: Chapter 82. You don't want Xiao Shu to discover your true identity, do you? (5K)
This little incident was glossed over.
But secretly, the other three girls all sensed something unusual.
Xie Qingxuan lowered her beautiful eyes. She had tasted warmth from Chu Yuanqing several times. In addition, Meditation State amplified her subconscious ability to collect information, and she almost instantly captured love of different weights.
Strangely, unlike the last time I confronted Little Sakura head-on, I didn't feel a sour jealousy or unspeakable envy rising in my chest. Instead, I felt a sense of helplessness, like "drawing my sword and looking around in confusion."
It was as if a thief, hiding by the fireplace seeking warmth, had witnessed the happiness of others filled with laughter and joy, having neither the right to be jealous nor the right to demand more.
Therefore, silence is the only option.
Conversely, the information retrieved in the subconscious, having consciously perceived this maternal love, became even more extensive, rapidly constructing numerous fragments of personality and gradually piecing together one-third of the dream puzzle.
Liang Xiaoxiao doesn't have the external advantages of Meditation State, nor does she have Tang Liuli's "Flow State," nor does she have Little Sakura's intuition. But people who lack love are always particularly sensitive to the amount of love they receive.
Chu Yuanqing's gentleness is like that of a benevolent deity, willing to show mercy, which only means you deserve pity, not that you are anything special.
But she treated Chu Wangshu differently.
What that person received was a more unique, ever-expressive, and profound love.
Liang Xiaoxiao didn't think about the reason and silently ignored it. Her expression remained unchanged, and the smile on her lips was still there. For an ordinary and mundane person like herself, it was enough to receive a little care from Xiao Qing and not be abandoned.
Moreover, don't easily place expectations on anyone, otherwise... you'll be swallowed up by nihilistic despair sooner or later.
This was the only lesson her family of origin taught her.
Liang Xiaoxiao will remember it forever.
The girl cut open the chicken breast on the plate and continued to bring up the topic with a natural expression.
Chu Yuanqing was very curious and found everything familiar to girls her age to be new. She would sometimes show a serious attitude, as if she needed this information to accomplish something very important.
Although she concealed it well, she always reacted more actively when similar topics were brought up, and eventually she discovered it herself.
Therefore, I now know almost all the key points for chatting with the other person by heart.
On the other side,
Tang Liuli and the others are completely different in style.
The suspicious mist had just begun to form in the little girl's emerald eyes, and the warmth of empathy had not yet permeated her entire body when the emotions she felt abruptly turned into shame and panic, and then abruptly ended.
This excruciatingly painful experience brought the spontaneously rubbing legs and gradually tensing torso to a regrettable halt.
The girl's delicate brows furrowed slightly, and her beautiful, gloomy face instantly fell like a kitten's. She glanced furtively at Chu Yuanqing beside her, and also at Chu Wangshu, the major grain producer, and murmured to herself with some suspicion:
"Chu Yuanqing, Chu Yuanqing?"
"Qing Bao and Xiao Shu 'Dad's names are only one character different?"
"Is this a coincidence? No! Absolutely not! This is definitely not a coincidence!"
Tang Liuli became more and more excited as she thought about it. She temporarily ignored the hunger she felt after stopping and decided to use her amazing wisdom to transform into an invincible Sherlock Holmes and use all her brainpower to solve this super problem that might contain clues to winning over Qing Bao!
Well, first of all, based on the most basic logic, Xiao Shu's Dad cannot be Qing Bao herself.
So here's the question.
Why did Qing Bao become so fearful, ashamed, and uneasy after hearing the question, "You look a lot like your Dad"?
This question actually indirectly confirms the chaotic relationship I had imagined last time!
In other words, she could have used a dialectical approach, combining her previous reasoning with a systematic screening and judgment process to ultimately deduce the most likely answer.
Tang Liuli's eyes were serious and her expression solemn. She ate her salad while thinking, as if she was gradually touching on the truth. After finishing the last bit of perilla, she finally realized the truth and broke through the last bit of confusion.
I understand now, Qing Bao is actually Xiao Shu's father's sister!
Chu Yuanqing and Chu Yuanqing's names differ by only one character because they are siblings and simply chose their names together.
Qing Bao treats Xiao Shu with the mindset of an elder because she is Chu Wangshu's aunt, and it is only natural that she would dote on her.
However, due to the chaotic family relationships, Qing Bao was unable to point it out, and was even afraid of being exposed. That's why when she heard those words, she felt scared, apprehensive, and even ashamed!
Tang Liuli reviewed the whole thing and was amazed. She felt that the logic was flawless and was extremely proud of herself. She even began to wonder if she was a genius detective whose talent was wasted on acting!
At this moment,
Tang Liuli couldn't help but feel inflated. Her gaze towards the others at the table shifted from the powerless rage of a loser to the disdainful disdain of a winner.
All gone?
LOL, it's winwinwin!
From today onwards, all she has to do is say to Qing Bao, "You don't want Xiao Shu to find out your true identity, do you?" and she'll have no choice but to obey, telling her bedtime stories countless times every day. She's practically lawless and does whatever she wants!
Haha, does Xie Qingxuan know about this flaw and weakness? Can Liang Xiaoxiao understand it? Can Little Sakura see it?
Tang Liuli was overjoyed, but then suddenly felt a little lonely.
This kind of loneliness is the chill of being at the top; it's a loneliness that kills the game.
As it turns out, her extraordinary wisdom has successfully widened the gap between her and the other contestants.
Sigh, it's really a bit of a headache. Being too far ahead can actually take away the fun.
This Green Eyed Cat, so swollen with pride, pursed its lips, feigning melancholy, inwardly shaking its head and sighing, yet the corners of its lips unconsciously curved upwards, and even its eyebrows radiated joy, making it look exceptionally lively and adorable.
Seeing this, Chu Yuanqing turned his head and unconsciously reached out to rub her head. For a moment, he felt as if he were petting a super happy dwarf cat. When she stroked her fur, she was not only super well-behaved, but he could also hear her soothing purring, making him want to pet her more and more.
--Little Liuli seems to be in a great mood today?
Not to be outdone, Chu Wangshu quickly finished her salad, shifted her position, and snuggled closer to Chu Yuanqing. Like a little animal vying for attention, she raised her head, blinked, and said:
"Qingqing, Qingqing, do you think there's something dirty on my head?"
Chu Yuanqing didn't think much of it. She carefully used her little hands to rummage through the girl's hair for a long time. Every time she was about to say that she couldn't find it, her Little Cotton-padded Jacket would say "Let's look again" and she would be kept there. With such a trick, she got through most of the breakfast time.
Tang Liuli showed no dissatisfaction whatsoever.
I can empathize with Qing Bao's doting on Xiao Shu; I enjoy it just as much!
A win-win situation is still a win, and a win is too much!
The girl wasn't even considering whether she would enjoy it more if she experienced it herself; she was currently as happy as if she were inhaling catnip. If she had a tail, she would definitely wag it uncontrollably.
Although I've never had sex, every time I savor the taste of maternal love, it's more pleasurable than I ever imagined reaching the peak of sexual intercourse.
Therefore, Tang Liuli's legs felt weak after eating breakfast.
She managed to hold back when she finished eating and left, but she slipped and fell twice while leaning against the wall at the back.
However, still basking in the glory of her huge win, she stood up with an imposing and majestic air, looking both arrogant and adorably foolish. But when she encountered strangers, her imposing aura would shrink back into nothingness, her dignity vanished, and she would become incredibly timid.
Chu Wangshu followed behind, observing this childhood idol, feeling both puzzled and intrigued.
Tang Liuli gradually became a sensation across the internet. From a little snowball to a radiant young girl, from timid and shy to sunny and cheerful, to a person with a warm and lovely smile like a little sun, she practically grew up in the eyes of the entire nation.
If she hadn't left the entertainment industry back then and had continued to develop her career, there probably wouldn't be any more popular artist among her peers in the Great Xia Nation.
How did she become like this? Anyone would be curious about the story behind it.
Chu Wangshu was the same. The reason she let the other person break through her social defenses so quickly was partly due to this. In addition, the filter of her childhood idol was too strong, and she had no intention of rejecting Tang Liuli's approach, which led to them becoming familiar with each other inexplicably.
At present, Tang Liuli's adorable clumsiness is gradually shattering the childhood idol filter, but it also makes her more vivid and real in people's hearts.
The two inexplicably grew closer because of this, and amidst their Xiaoxiao, they walked to the practice room for their daily practice.
Meanwhile, Liang Xiaoxiao and Xie Qingxuan also returned to their respective practice rooms and began training.
Dance, like many things, is like rowing against the current; if you don't move forward, you fall behind.
Especially in terms of basic skills, even after improving overall flexibility and stretching, regular practice is still essential. In addition, after the Public Performance, there will be unknown challenges to face, so the training time and intensity cannot be inferior to the other competitors.
Chu Yuanqing was the same; only about a week had passed since he joined the program, and his foundation in various aspects was still very lacking.
If it weren't for the highly efficient learning process of [Flow State], which was unexpectedly useful in learning dance, even learning a minute of Little Deer Bumping would be a huge challenge.
Of course, as a contestant who believed she was a shoo-in for elimination in the first round, she didn't come to the practice room to sing and advance with high spirits and gain a greater chance of winning in the subsequent rounds. Instead, she came to continue practicing the theme song's dance to prevent making mistakes Public Performance.
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This practice room is extremely large, and its layout, overall style, and real-time projection of the virtual system are completely different from the practice room where Little Sakura is.
This shows that Flash Dancer likely provided each of its top-tier practice rooms with different design elements while retaining the same functionality, demonstrating its deep pockets.
Furthermore, the ability to freely customize the virtual environment gives the practice room a homey feel.
--Because there are actually furnished bedrooms and bathrooms here.
For example, there's the seaside torii gate of Little Sakura, the bamboo forest and lakeside pavilion of the Great Demon King, the stage and office of the Young Lady, the European castle and gallery of Tang Liuli, and the kaleidoscope maze of Ji Shuzhu.
Well, you can get a sense of just how abnormal they are from the custom scenes.
As for Chu Yuanqing...
Since there's no interest in customizing the scenes, it currently looks quite ordinary.
After changing into her form-fitting dance attire, Chu Yuanqing, since there was no one in the practice room, didn't wear a loose short-sleeved shirt to cover her figure, enjoying the environment without anyone watching her, and practiced her flexibility training alone.
The girl found a yoga mat, bent her knees and knelt on it. Her back was straight, her breasts trembled with each breath, and the slight swaying was alluring. She tried her best to keep her knees and heels aligned, and the curves of her hips and back were exceptionally beautiful. The overall view was even better from a distance.
Three minutes later, the action changes.
This time, you're still kneeling, but instead of hooking your toes, you're pressing your toes down while kneeling. Your feet and thighs need to be on the same horizontal line to achieve the best workout effect.
Although the whole process was intensely painful, her expression remained unchanged throughout due to her extremely high pain tolerance; she simply silently calculated the optimal exercise time.
Then, two more sets of different movements were performed.
This whole process not only exercises the toes, but also gradually stretches the tendons in the instep and the back of the foot.
According to Kiriwake Yayoi, if this set of soft stretches can ensure that the toes can touch the ground when sitting with legs pointed, it is considered to be almost qualified.
Chu Yuanqing practiced for a week and made remarkable progress.
When she first practiced these exercises, she often experienced cramps and spasms, and even more troublesome bone pain. Although she still feels a tearing sensation and pain now, it is much better than when she first started.
Chu Yuanqing persisted for a while longer, until his whole body was covered in a light sweat, before getting up to rest and get a massage.
She estimated that in another two or three days, she would be able to stretch both her big and small insteps to a fairly high degree, reaching the acceptable level that Kiriwake Yayoi had mentioned.
The software development process ended at 8:00 AM, with 4 hours remaining before the announcement of the Center position.
Chu Yuanqing had absolutely no worries about the battle for the Center position.
Well, she thought the reason she was able to win first place in the voting was because the other 167 contestants in "Flash Dance" were in a closed environment and were not affected by outside opinions.
With Xie Qingxuan and Kiriwake Yayoi failing to be selected, there is a clear suspicion of malicious vote manipulation. She strongly suspects that some contestants cast the votes that should have been for those two girls on her, which is why she was pushed to first place.
In other words, it was a completely accidental event filled with coincidences and farcical moments!
But external voting is different. Chu Yuanqing believes he has millions of haters, and such an accident will never happen again. How could the Center position have anything to do with him?
LOL, absolutely impossible.
And with this mindset,
Chu Yuanqing first underwent vocal training as usual, and then, during her music theory studies, she tried out the AI tutor function for the first time and found it very beneficial.
Two hours later, she changed into a special training suit made of lightweight material, worth millions, and following the guidance of AI light and shadow, placed each wireless electrode in the corresponding position on her body, beginning to experience the so-called surreal technology.
The background music for the theme song started playing in the dance studio.
Chu Yuanqing took a step into the dance, and at the same time, a phantom image appeared beside him, perfectly replicating the dance.
She clearly felt that every time her movement became unbalanced or an error occurred, the electrodes on her body would control her nerves to actively correct it.
After just a few repetitions, the noticeable improvement in bodily feedback and muscle memory can deliver a profound sense of accomplishment to the brain.
This amazing feature, achieved in conjunction with virtual reality, is a true dance practice accelerator. Practicing <Candy> once is far more effective than practicing it ten times in a normal dance studio.
So she barely rested, jumping until the AI detected that the safe usage time was up, before she finally changed out of the expensive training clothes, put them into a special cleaning machine, went into the bathroom to shower and change, hurriedly ate lunch in the cafeteria, and arrived at the multimedia classroom.
Chu Yuanqing arrived at 11:58, displaying the demeanor of a typical office worker clocking in and out.
The classroom seating this time has been arranged according to a completely new rating system.