Chapter 48: Small and Soft
The scene shifts back to Pinghaishi City.
The Rising Sun Theater Group’s performance goes on as usual.
This time, the audience performer finally shows up, much to the relief of the Night Watchers observing in secret.
As long as the audience performer doesn’t encounter any incidents, it means that the Rising Sun Theater Group is still stable.
That’s good.
The show proceeds normally.
Down below the stage.
A few Night Watchers blend in with the crowd to watch the performance of the theater group.
It’s nothing unusual.
After all, the daring ones among the Night Watchers aren’t shy about enjoying the show.
Of course, they’re sure the theater group members aren’t planning an attack.
Not that they’d want things to get that messy.
And there’s more.
This arrangement also prevents any accidents from happening.
If some troublemaker shows up, these Night Watchers can step in.
Even if a commotion breaks out, nobody should get seriously hurt.
But if left to the theater group members? Well, let’s just say things could get nasty.
So it’s safer if the Night Watchers deal with it first.
On top of the Night Watchers keeping an eye on the stage, there are other unexpected figures lurking around.
That would be Night Lan and others.
Night Lan brought a few little lolis along to enjoy the show.
These little girls together make quite a cute sight.
One cuter than the next, always drawing attention.
Night Lan is already well-known among the Night Watchers.
While the Night Watchers were watching the Rising Sun Theater Group perform, they also observed Night Lan out of curiosity. Could she really just want to bring her friends to see the show?
That’s bold!
They know the Rising Sun Theater Group is considered a dangerous organization. Even with the audience performer present, you can’t ignore their threat.
Any probability other than zero means things could go wrong.
Therefore, most Night Watchers keep a wary eye on the Rising Sun Theater Group, unable to fully accept them.
There’s still a bad history; it’s hard to trust them fully.
A short while later.
The Rising Sun Theater Group’s performance ends.
The audience disperses to get back to their daily lives.
Another week passes without incident.
Next will be the grand performance.
But no one expected the Rising Sun Theater Group to stick around on the stage after their act.
A closer look reveals Night Lan waving at them downstairs, seemingly greeting them.
“Holy cow!”
“This little girl really has guts!”
“Did the Rising Sun group really fall for her?”
Amidst the shocked expressions of the nearby Night Watchers, a few group members stepped down from the stage to face Night Lan.
At this moment,
the secret watchers held their breath, eager to see what they would talk about.
The group leader looked at the black-haired audience performer before him, and naturally didn’t recognize her.
“How was our performance? Did it meet your expectations?”
“Mmm, I think it was fantastic.”
Night Lan gave a thumbs-up.
“Thank you for your praise, knowing you enjoyed it is the best result.”
White Fish and others next to Night Lan watched the theater group members nervously.
Though they had seen each other in the theater, doing so in public made them even more anxious.
White Fish exhaled and smiled like Night Lan, trying to stay calm.
“Thank you for putting on such a great show; my friends and I are very happy.”
“Mew…I liked it too…” Zero Meow admitted nervously.
At that moment, Neko Shinna took out a small bag of snacks and offered it hopefully.
“If you’re not against it, please take them? They’re homemade snacks, hope you’ll like them…”
Star Yoon added supportively.
“Neko Shinna’s snacks are delicious~”
This seemed like a harmonious exchange.
Night Star stepped forward and took the snack pouch from Neko Shinna.
“Thanks for supporting us.”
Night Star and Night Lan exchanged a glance, then shook hands, looking perfectly friendly.
Done with that,
the audience performer and the rest of the group members returned to the theater.
Night Lan and White Fish were getting ready to head back to the Night Watcher base.
The covert observer hadn’t yet recovered from what happened.
Once they caught on, most thoughts were:
Uh oh!
Night Lan actually made friendly contact with audience members from the Rising Sun Theater Group.
The handshake was shocking!
Anyway, this scene had been recorded by the Night Watchers present and uploaded online, causing a new buzz.
Along the way home,
Zero Meow whispered to Night Lan hesitantly.
“Mew…Night Lan, is this okay? Won’t it expose you as an insider?”
In fact, Zero Meow was pretty concerned.
If the Night Watchers found out about Night Lan’s secret ties with the Rising Sun Theater Group, things could get bad.
Betrayal comes with serious consequences.
Hiding secrets and withholding information is major.
Night Lan was less worried.
“Don’t worry, this helps us. It’s just a light initial touch, just like passing the time. It also gives the Night Watchers a heads-up; what I have planned later isn’t as simple as today’s stuff.”
“But hearing you say that makes me more on edge, like I’m on a dangerous path…”
Zero Meow felt Night Lan was embarking on something monumental.
Despite lacking evidence, once aboard, Zero Meow could do nothing but follow Night Lan.
Oddly enough, although she’s not formally part of the Night Watchers, she’s already secretly colluding with Star Eclipses. It feels a bit sketchy.
“Doesn’t Night Lan worry the Night Watcher leadership might question her?”
“There’s a solution. Let me handle it.”
Anyway,
Night Lan hasn’t told their leader about this yet.
Time to find a chance to discuss it.
To achieve her goals, the leader needs to know.
Hopefully, he would support her.
Romon~
Night Lan silently prayed.
Back at the Night Watcher base.
Someone—none other than the Pinghaishi city leader—approached Night Lan immediately.
So Night Lan was taken to the guest room for a chat.
Zero Meow and the others had to wait back in the lounge, hoping Night Lan was okay.
Inside the guest room.
The leader sighed.
“Your nerve seems to get bigger every day. First, you enjoyed hanging out with Star Eclipses, now you’re openly interacting with the Rising Sun Theater Group in public. I’d like to peek in your brain and see what you’re thinking.”
Night Lan sat obediently, looking like a well-behaved child.
The other two Sunlight Night Watchers couldn’t fault her either.
“Let’s cut to the chase. After meeting the Rising Sun Theater Group, what are your feelings?”
Night Lan pondered briefly and answered candidly.
“The hand of the audience performer is small and soft; it feels so good! I really want to snuggle up with her!”
Three Sunlight Night Watchers instantly had facepalms.
Was this response meant to sound like a perverted old man?
Who asked about the handshake?
The leader felt his bl**d pressure rising.
“I’m not talking about that. Do you think they’re dangerous?”
“It’s fine, I don’t find them dangerous.”
Night Lan replied naturally.
