Chapter 27: It Must Have a Big Impact on Dancing!

Bang!

Chu Yuanqing, like a startled little animal, securely closed the anti-theft door with a smart lock. She stared blankly for several seconds, then looked solemn and banged her head against the wall, trying to physically forget the disturbing image.

Darn, do kids develop so well these days? How did I not notice she was so big when she went on stage? It must have a big impact on dancing!

No, what am I thinking about?

Chu Yuanqing used her small hand to pinch her cheeks until they turned red. She tried to hold back her guilt, sighed, wanted to apologize at the door. However, when she subconsciously patted her chest, she felt a perfectly elastic, soft and heavy fluffy texture.

Chu Yuanqing woke up like from a dream.

Now, to others, she was just as beautiful as Xie Qingxuan. Even if she apologized, it would just seem strange, right?

Chu Yuanqing’s emotions suddenly cooled, leaving her feeling empty.

She sadly let go of the door and entered.

The dorm room assigned by the program group was quite spacious underground. The air was fresh, and even the windows displayed scenes mimicking real sunlight, making it feel warm and not stifling at all.

By now, Xie Qingxuan was nowhere to be seen, and the sound of running water filled the bathroom, indicating she was showering inside.

Upon entering the room, there was a girl organizing a suitcase, sorting out makeup and toiletries.

This trainee is a bit special. She has beautiful features, a gloomy expression, and a somewhat tired look. She has a teardrop mole at the corner of her eye, which is quite memorable. When she looks back, there is a kind of chilly beauty about her.

The most important thing is, her eyes are emerald green.

Although beautiful usually signifies vitality, in conjunction with her atmosphere, she looks unusually gloomy, like she’s carrying a little dark cloud that’s always raining on her head.

Could this child have Gryorian heritage?

In Chu Yuanqing’s impression, only that small northern country is known for producing green-eyed people.

However, her name is a traditional Daxian name, she is called Tang Liuli.

During the self-introduction at the front of the stage by the other party, and targeted questions from the mentor.

Tang Liuli was a well-known child star before, she appeared in many popular TV shows, even played supporting roles on the big screen in movies, she was a classic example of early fame.

But for some reason, when she was at the peak of her fame at the age of 11, she left the entertainment industry, deleted all her social media accounts, disappeared from the public eye for a whole 6 years, didn’t even do any promotion for appearing on "Dazzling Stage."

If the mentor hadn’t pointed out this secret identity, no one would have recognized this as the proud girl of the heavens from 6 years ago.

At that time, there was a lot of noise and discussion among the competitors.

Of course, Chu Yuanqing remembered her because they both received harsh criticism from Chen Baijiu for their poor dancing skills.

But the difference was, her singing voice was very refreshing.

Um, in a positive way.

Tang Liuli’s voice was like a sea nymph, clear and ethereal, with perfect technique. She managed to conceal her lackluster dancing and received a Grade B rating. Her strong point was her singing, which made her much better than she was at anything else.

The only criticism here is that the song she chose and her performance style both fit the current image of melancholy and even a bit of a moody emo vibe.

It was a complete departure from the bright and cheerful child star Tang Liuli who was famous for her heartwarming smile six years ago.

It is hard to imagine how the public opinion will react to this.

But compared to this...

Chu Yuanqing stared at her intently for a long time, feeling a strange sense of familiarity.

After thinking for a while, she suddenly asked:

"Are you... the child star who played Delaina in ’Magical Girl Delaina’?"

Tang Liuli furrowed her brows slightly, calmly closed the suitcase, like a prickly little animal, and warily said:

"...It’s me, do you need something?"

Chu Yuanqing was overjoyed, she took out a notebook and a pen from her bag and asked:

"Great, it’s really you! Could you please give me your autograph?"

Tang Liuli was a bit puzzled by the request, her newly erected social defenses crumbling instantly.

"Magical Girl Delaina" was the first show she acted in when she first entered the entertainment industry.

Honestly, the production of this show was as rough as her acting skills when she first started out. It was filmed years ago but didn’t air until later, with a very small audience and not much success.

This was the lowest point in Tang Liuli’s career as a child star.

So, she never thought that one day someone would ask for her autograph for this show.

Moreover, Chu Yuanqing, this fan, was not only a competitor but also exceptionally beautiful.

After a moment of silence, Tang Liuli thought that signing an autograph was no big deal.

So, she impatiently took the notebook.

Though she was a bit impatient, she was very honest when signing, with fluent movements as if she had practiced for a long time. Her handwriting was beautiful and elegant, giving off a touch of elegance.

Chu Yuanqing happily accepted the notebook and said thank you.

Tang Liuli stood up, walked to the side, moved the suitcase a little further away, and continued to crouch on the ground, organizing things, showing a clear sense of distance.

After a while, she casually asked as if nothing was wrong:

"Do you really like that show?"

Chu Yuanqing thought for a moment and honestly replied:

"Not really, but my daugh... niece loves it. I got the autograph for her."

"Magical Girl Delaina" was the only TV show she watched with her daughter from start to finish. She even bought DVDs and toys as birthday gifts back then.

She remembered working extra hours on weekends to buy gifts at the time.

But when it came to the show itself, there wasn’t much to say about it. It was probably just a boring yet charming and whimsical story filled with heartwarming moments.

A magical girl defeating bad guys.

Justice finally defeats evil.

Without many twists and turns, everyone is happy and laughing.

Chu Yuanqing enjoys this kind of story, even though the process of good triumphing over evil seems unrealistic and childish, as long as love can conquer all without reason.

But that’s okay.

The era that gave birth to "Magical Girl Delaina".

(Translated by Gravity Tales 馃槨)

This fact itself is the best redemption for her.

Chu Yuanqing’s beautiful face relaxes, her expression gentle, showing a relieved smile.

In this moment, the grey glass on the pendant hanging from her chest turns to a holy pure white for a brief moment, then is swallowed by endless darkness.

In that instant, magical energy surges, spreading and extinguishing the positive emotions contained within like tides.

Tang Liuli was the only one watching, and she couldn’t help but get swept up, feeling like she was witnessing something special, just like Mary witnessing the arrival of Jesus, lost in a warm and inclusive feeling.

Suddenly,

Tang Liuli stood frozen in place, her heart pounding loudly. She felt like dark clouds were shattering over her head, and her spirit, tired and gloomy, was cleansed. A strange sense of clarity and comfort washed over her whole body, even her guarded heart opened up completely.

The girl’s bright green eyes were soft and sad, as she murmured absentmindedly,

"It’s almost... like a mother."