Chapter 21: Rooftop Conversation
Night Lan and Bai Yu were still strolling around the Night Watcher Base.
At this moment, two Lolis unexpectedly encountered White Paint along with her trio.
“Big sis~”
Upon seeing White Paint, Bai Yu happily ran over to hug her.
She only displays such cuddly behavior in front of White Paint.
White Paint reciprocated with a gentle embrace and said, “Strolling with Night Lan?”
“Yeah, you just got back from outside with those two big brothers, right?”
“Yup, patrol duty.”
“Haven’t changed much since last time.”
Night Lan was waving at Cai Xun and Bu Jie.
“Hello Senior Cai, hello Senior Bu.”
“Greetings to you too! It looks like you’ve become an old hand down here. As one of your introducers, I feel quite proud,” Cai Xun exclaimed, almost crying with emotion. Hilarious!
Bu Jie grinned widely.
“Nian Lan, when are you going to have another concert with the Blank Songstress? Recently, she hasn’t been singing at all, and I’m so bored—like a drug withdrawal, you know?”
“Well… maybe she’s busy with something else,” replied Night Lan, brushing it off.
Kong Yu Bai has mostly been hanging around the theater these days, occasionally making appearances back at the base.
The gap between her nightly performances has grown longer.
Previously, she would sing several songs daily, once every day.
Now, it’s only every couple of days. It’s a huge drop in productivity.
That’s really tough on her fans.
Without Night Lan’s live singing every night, they’d feel as distressed as if they had the flu.
Then inspiration struck Bu Jie.
“Why not fill in during the Blank Songstress’ absence? If she can’t make it one day, could you cover for her?”
“Huh?”
“What if the Blank Songstress can’t perform for some reason? Could you take her place?”
“Whaaat?”
“Because Night Lan’s voice is similarly beautiful, it resonates well emotionally, and it can help us relax, serving perfectly as food for our spirits!”
“Flattery aside, you’re making me feel a bit embarrassed.”
“Don’t worry about being shy. We’re all family here. We’ll listen quietly, never bothering you. Just pretend we aren’t here; sing a few songs, ten minutes max—it won’t waste much time.”
“Mmm…I’ll consider it.”
Ten minutes isn’t much for Night Lan.
Lately, her confidence has grown because everyone praised her singing.
If singing helped the Night Watchers unwind after a long day, it’d be great.
But Night Lan thought Star Yoon’s Star might be better suited. Their ability to induce relaxation without effort seems ideal.
Alas, Star hasn’t developed yet, still catching up on Night Watcher basics. Who knows how long before she can start?
Hmm, maybe later when she has more free time to laze around, I could be her backup. Envious indeed!
Bu Jie, hearing Night Lan’s response, instantly smiled brightly.
“Hahahaha! Not bad, it’s the power of good taste! Our daily fix is secure!”
Cai Xun cheered Bu Jie by high-fiving him. Such antics are rare in the Night Watcher Base.
Night Lan couldn’t help but roll her eyes.
She hadn’t even agreed yet, just said she would think about it. Didn’t they jump the g*n?
Sigh
They parted ways soon.
It seemed Bai Yu wanted to chat with Bai Yuan about something.
Meanwhile, Cai Xun and Bu Jie headed off for a meal. Night Lan was left alone.
Not that she minded; it was just a casual stroll after all.
Unknowingly, Night Lan ended up on the roof of the base, contemplating whether to go back after some fresh air. Then, an unexpected sight caught her eye.
A familiar black-haired silhouette.
“Mo Tu?”
With a hint of confusion, Night Lan walked closer.
Upon reaching his side, she confirmed he was indeed Mo Tu.
“Ah, what are you doing here?”
“Blowing some wind. What did you expect?”
“Uh, really? Hard to imagine you would come up here for a breeze.”
“Is there a problem?”
“No…”
Night Lan fell silent, standing high above the city skyline, the cool breeze caressing her skin, rather comforting.
Observing Mo Tu’s quiet demeanor, Night Lan broke the silence.
“When’s the troupe moving to the next city?”
“How should I know? I’m not the one who arranges it.”
“Uh…if they move, will you go?”
“Not necessarily. I’m the guard of Yun Chang City. Moving around isn’t part of my job description. It’s also my responsibility to stay put—I wouldn’t do something so irresponsible as leaving my post.”
Night Lan found herself speechless.
“Though your logic sounds solid, it doesn’t quite fit you. Seems like you often wander away from your duties.”
“Eh, don’t sweat the details.”
“Uh…”
Night Lan felt a little disappointed, perhaps thinking about their imminent separation.
Her Night Star always left with the troupe, and the thought of it brought some pangs of sadness.
And then there was Mo Tu, who had a chance to transform back into Mo Tutu.
He’s so dependable…
If she weren’t in the same city, she couldn’t shake this feeling that nothing big could get done.
It wasn’t that Night Lan relied on him for everything, just many times his unpredictably helpful presence made a difference.
“Are you upset about losing Night Lan?”
“Of course, I hate goodbyes. I despise separation.”
“Fair enough. While I get it less, I respect your feelings. But didn’t you miss something? The theater is my creation. With its omnipresence, do you think I can’t access it?”
“Huh? Could it be?” Night Lan widened her eyes slightly, as if guessing.
Mo Tu gave a faint smile.
“You guessed it. I can rejoin the troupe anytime, no matter where they are. Got it? It’s just a matter of interest.”
“Pssh… Who cares if you leave the troupe or not? I’m just sad about Night Lan.”
Night Lan now seemed to converse using her Night Star identity.
“So? You two are one and the same. Moreover, you’re already an Audience Performer. Since you’re an Audience Performer, entering the theater isn’t hard. So meeting isn’t difficult, is it?”
Mo Tu said calmly, recalling that during the creation of the theater, Fraudster participated too.
Fraudster modified the concept of the theater’s entrance, making it open only to members and audience.
The theatrical entry could appear anywhere, based solely on the troupe’s wishes.
This ‘secret hideout’ was exactly for its mysterious qualities.
