Chapter 26: That’s Just Too Strange to Think About

Chu Yuanqing has a good reason for not wanting to advance.

You see, according to the recording and broadcasting of "Dazzling Stage," even if she is eliminated in the first round, she still has to stay in the program group for three months, during which she will continue to receive her salary, which is more than enough to cover insurance costs.

In other words, the earlier you are eliminated, the happier you’ll be.

When Chu Yuanqing went to audition, she never thought about actually practicing dancing on the show.

Seriously, if she gets paid no matter when she’s eliminated, why bother practicing dancing at all? She couldn’t improve anyway!

Chu Yuanqing decisively refused Kirimi Miyuki with a polite tone, saying:

"No thanks, I’ll practice on my own."

"My skills are pretty poor, they’d just slow you down."

Kirimi Miyuki shook her head and sincerely said:

"Because your basic skills are weak, you should agree with me, right?"

"You said on stage that you came here for your dream, but for someone with no dance foundation, it’s not realistic to learn the theme dance in three days."

"I want to help you."

In Kirimi Miyuki’s eyes, Chu Yuanqing was a dream chaser through and through.

Whether it was her decisive entrance, her firm declaration of "dreams," or her tender yet emotionally rich dance on stage, it all proved her unwavering devotion to her idol, absolutely sincere.

Such a person willingly sitting in the last position only showed respect for the stage, exceeding any concerns about camera assignments.

This clumsiness and stubbornness made her see her past self in a daze.

Sometimes, when you want to help someone, it’s not necessarily because you think they are so important, but simply because helping them... is like helping your past self.

"Dazzling Stage" is harsh, once eliminated, dreams will wither forever.

So, whether you call her naive or foolish.

Kirimi Miyuki didn’t want to see someone fall at the very beginning.

Chu Yuanqing was speechless, she could feel the sincerity of the other person.

Even though she didn’t understand where it came from, this kindness was undeniable.

And precisely because she realized that, it was very difficult to argue against this statement.

Chu Yuanqing couldn’t just say now, "I’m a big fraud, I never wanted to be an idol, I have no interest in the stage," right?

Not to mention her daughter being next to her, even if she wasn’t, it would be very hard for her to expose herself to this extent.

Because it felt like tarnishing someone’s goodwill, it’s a bit too much.

Chu Yuanqing became more anxious as she realized the child had gone this far.

It seems a bit much to repay just for helping on a rainy day.

Chu Yuanqing tried to stay calm and decided not to rush, trying to belittle herself:

"I know, but it would be too much trouble for you."

"I have barely learned any dancing before, the only thing I know is the dance I just did earlier, it would be very difficult to teach, so let’s forget about it."

"If you are doing this because of earlier, there is no need for you to do so. It’s just a small effort, someone like me doesn’t need you to waste your time like this..."

Chu Wang Shu was not happy to hear this.

What? What is this talk!

How can a little sakura girl like Chu Wang Shu make Qing Qing feel inferior?

Chu Wang Shu couldn’t hold back anymore. She held Chu Yuanqing’s hands tightly and said sincerely:

"Qing Qing, if you think it would be a waste of Kirimi Miyuki’s time, then let me teach you instead."

"Let’s work hard together!"

Kirimi Miyuki also nodded in agreement:

"Chu Wang Shu’s dance foundation is very good. We will teach you together, no problem."

This statement is completely true.

Chu Wang Shu has been practicing ethnic dance for five years and is very skilled in the basics, especially in flexibility and certain techniques, much better than Kirimi Miyuki who has never had professional training and learned on her own.

Kirimi Miyuki’s strength lies in her seven years as an idol, having performed and deconstructed many dances on stage. Her experience in self-taught dance and quick training is richer, and her performance style is closer to girl group dance than ethnic dance, providing more professional guidance in certain areas.

With these two combining their skills, teaching someone like Chu Yuanqing who knows nothing is more than enough.

After all, they didn’t have to teach her everything. The two of them just helped her finish her class, went through the dance routine, guided some movements, and offered some assistance.

But...

She really didn’t want to move up a level!!!

Chu Yuanqing was caught off guard. For the first time, she understood what it meant to be overwhelmed by kindness. Her lips moved, but she couldn’t find the words to say. In a daze, she agreed to practice dancing together with the two of them.

However, to others, it just looked like she was touched by her two good friends, appearing particularly heartwarming.

When Chu Yuanqing came to her senses,

Kirimi Miyuki had already bid her goodbye politely, her figure gradually disappearing at the end of her sight.

Seeing her still lost in thought, Chu Wang Shu thought she was too moved and comforted her by saying:

"Don’t worry, Qing Qing, practicing dancing together won’t take up much time. Having more training partners will even give us more motivation!"

Little cousin said seriously:

"Moreover, I think Kirimi sister must think so too. Look, she is in a foreign country, it’s rare to have someone to talk and chat with, it’s helpful for her mindset on the stage too."

Chu Wang Shu was extremely satisfied with this result, she didn’t want her newly made good friend to be taken away by others for a two-person world.

The current situation is so great, everyone is happy about it.

Chu Yuanqing, on the other hand, was totally different; her steps were incredibly light when she walked, as if she was about to fall into an abyss, her head almost dropping, her hands and feet getting cold, as if the happy and carefree life was getting further and further away.

Haha, there’s nothing to be afraid of now.

Even if practicing dancing in front of her daughter was embarrassing, there’s nothing to be afraid of anymore!

Just a few more times pressing down the tentacle monsters in her mind, endure a bit and it will pass!

Yes, that’s it!

Chu Yuanqing accepted the sad truth and said goodbye to the lively Chu Wang Shu. She looked at her daughter walking away and felt a bit relieved.

Honestly, even though she had finished recording earlier and it was time to relax, she found it hard to let her guard down completely when with her daughter. She was afraid of accidentally revealing a fatal flaw in some detail.

Being alone is nice.

Putting aside her worries for now, Chu Yuanqing walked to the dorm room door, knocked politely, and waited, but there was no answer.

(Translated by Gravity Tales 😍)

Hmm, it seems like her roommate hasn’t arrived yet, just like before.

Chu Yuanqing hesitated a bit. It felt a bit strange to her, a middle-aged woman living with a few young girls.

But she couldn’t act fussy with the program group and request to live in a single room, could she?

Xie Qingxuan might have that privilege, being graded as a Grade C, maybe she could sleep soundly.

Well, as long as she closes her eyes and doesn’t look at things she shouldn’t, that should be fine!

Chu Yuanqing cheerfully encouraged herself and pushed open the door.

Soon after, a large expanse of scenery came into view.

The girl happened to take off her short sleeves, revealing a slender waist. The curve of her side, which was enclosed by white lace, was full and round. Her platinum hair seemed hazy in the light, fluttering at the edge of her provocative clothing like soft feathers, concealing some trembling heaviness.

It was the powerful championship contender hailed as the Great Devil by the audience.

——Xie Qingxuan.