Chapter 46: The Weekend Approaches
As time ticked on…
Days rolled by.
Night Star and Night Lan were stuck in an endless loop of daily routines.
Every day they thrived in the sweet embrace of those around them.
The former was pampered by Luo Xi.
The latter had a fan club of White Fish and others showering her with affection.
Double the happiness stacked up—practically a joy overload!
Lately, Night Star had been crashing at Luo Xi’s place, living in their own little world for two.
As for Luo Xi’s family? Who knows! They vanished since that fateful day, probably off on some questionable “business trip.”
It was as if the universe conspired to craft the perfect two-person paradise for Night Star and Luo Xi.
Night Star had asked Luo Xi about her mysteriously absent family.
Luo Xi casually explained that they were away for work and wouldn’t be back anytime soon.
So, for the moment, it was just Luo Xi at home.
Well, plus Night Star—so, two!
Night Star was actually quite pleased about this arrangement.
After all, what’s better than a two-person world?
If there were any other souls under the same roof, Night Star would be a bundle of nerves, acting all stiff and fidgety.
But with just her and Luo Xi? Totally different vibe!
In this cozy setup, Night Star could cuddle up to Luo Xi without a care in the world.
And Luo Xi? She was like an endless supply of love, ready to fulfill every one of Night Star’s whims.
Whatever Night Star wanted to do, Luo Xi seemed completely up for the task.
In her usual indifferent style, regardless of what Night Star did, there wasn’t a ripple in Luo Xi’s calm demeanor.
Looks like Night Star finally cracked Luo Xi’s personality code!
Indulgence and doting.
Plus a few unexplainable acts of care.
She expressed her feelings through actions, leaving her true thoughts a mystery.
Sure, on the surface, one might not get a glimpse of her inner musings…
But her actions held some unquenchable craving, something only Night Star seemed to fulfill.
Night Star cozied up to Luo Xi to satiate various desires.
Meanwhile, Luo Xi humored Night Star’s whims, fulfilling her own needs somehow.
This was no one-sided affair; it was a higher-level symbiosis.
Night Star didn’t quite grasp what Luo Xi got from her and didn’t care to analyze it.
All she knew was that Luo Xi was harmless and played the role of a perfect partner.
And that was enough for her.
In the future, she’d undoubtedly lean on Luo Xi, much like Night Lan leaned on the Wish Princess.
Who could resist a girlfriend with an emotional security level rivaling that of an Extraordinary Star Wish Princess?
Not Night Star!
In their few days together, Night Star was already cuddling up to Luo Xi just like she did with White Fish and the gang.
All of her worries seemed to evaporate—funny how just a few days made such a difference!
Turns out, taking those big cozy naps together increases intimacy, and not just a little bit!
Night Star treated Luo Xi like a genuine lover, and only time could tell how that would all pan out.
But as days passed, the weekend loomed large on the horizon.
Meanwhile, the rest of the theater crew were returning from their quests to find the Source of White, gearing up for the weekend performance.
Both Night Star and Night Lan almost forgot about the Source of White in the thrill of basking in their companions’ affection.
Forgetting something so crucial seemed almost normal after indulging in all that love, right?
At least when the Wish Princess perked back up, everything would fall into place!
Night Star could sense the Wish Princess within her slowly awakening, her energy gradually returning.
Before long, she’d be back at her peak, no more being the passive one.
Finding the Source of White was just a matter of time!
Night Star was feeling immensely confident about it!
Back to the point…
With the weekend approaching, Night Star couldn’t just lounge around at Luo Xi’s.
Though cuddling with Luo Xi felt dreamy, like having the Wish Princess by her side…
Night Star was well aware of her own identity.
She was an Audience Performer!
A vital character in the Rising Sun Theater Group—absolutely indispensable during performances!
Of course, for ordinary shows, she was more of a symbolic figure.
Even so, she couldn’t miss a single performance.
That was the tradition of the Rising Sun Theater Group!
“Hey, Luo Xi! The Rising Sun Theater is launching its weekend performance tomorrow. Wanna come check it out?”
“Count me in!”
“That’s great! Just a heads up, I probably won’t be staying over at your place tonight. We’ll sort it out later, okay?”
“Sounds good!”
“See ya! Thanks for taking such good care of me these past few days—I’ll be back after the performance!”
Waving goodbye, Night Star turned and dove through the Theater Door, leaving Luo Xi’s home behind.
Not long after…
Luo Xi’s three “family members” returned one by one—guess their work trip wrapped up.
“Lady Luo Xi, what are your plans now?”
Luo Xi gazed in the direction where Night Star had vanished, as if trying to peer through the fabric of space to see her silhouette.
“This daily life won’t last forever. Her strength will return soon, and when she leaves, I’ll be out of here too.”
Night Star from the past was incredibly easy to manipulate.
And this was with her Wish Princess powers temporarily on vacation!
Luo Xi could comfortably keep her identity hidden, living as a lover without any issues.
But they couldn’t keep that up forever.
The day the Wish Princess awakened, Luo Xi’s true self would inevitably be exposed, and they wouldn’t be able to maintain their current relationship.
After all, this love story was built on a foundation of deception.
Once Night Star realized she’d been played, the dependence she built would crumble faster than a sandcastle at high tide.
Luo Xi had long prepared herself for this fallout.
Even if she could influence all Star Holders, she couldn’t sway Night Star Lan, who bore the Wish Princess mark.
In this world, only she was an exception.
So could the past Night Star contact the future Night Star once returned to her original timeline?
Technically, yes.
But Luo Xi’s identity would be exposed immediately.
And they wouldn’t be able to act like lovers.
Plus, for reasons of her own, Luo Xi didn’t want to reveal who she really was right now, which would lead to them ultimately parting ways, destined for a future unfindable by the future Night Star Lan.
After all, Luo Xi only sensed someone was looking for her, prompting her visit to Yun Chang City in the first place.
Once this last stretch passed, she might have to take off.
The three First Generation peeps had no objections.
They just followed Luo Xi’s lead, serving her with the same gusto as before.
Besides, they weren’t Star Eclipses, nor were they driven by obsession.
Turning the Source of White into First Generation Star Holders was merely a side gig.
So, they should all be considered Extraordinary Star Holders now.
…
Switching perspectives…
Back at the Rising Sun Theater.
Night Star arrived and saw all the theater members had returned.
Lianhua and the others approached her, looking all sheepish.
“Sorry, Audience Performer! We couldn’t find any leads on the Source of White—sorry to let you down!”
Night Star chuckled, sensing this was all par for the course, as she comforted them.
“Eh~ I didn’t expect to find it that quickly anyway, so no blame here! Now, let’s put that worry aside and dive into preparing for the weekend’s performance!”
With Night Star’s reassurance, their spirits lifted in no time.
“So, what did you do these past few days, Audience Performer? Did you get bored?”
“Not at all! I’ve been hanging out with a friend and feeling pretty fulfilled!”
“Awesome!”
Lianhua and the others didn’t pry into who this mysterious friend was.
And Night Star, well, she tactfully kept the name under wraps.
