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Chapter 484 The Background of Yunmeng [4000 words]

The charity gala venue at Wudou Tiandu was brightly lit. The huge stage was decorated in a warm and grand manner, with colorful light strips wrapped around the frame and the latest MV of Liuli playing on a loop on the background screen.

Jing Liuli had just finished arranging a late-night snack for the staff when she took the sheet music handed to her by her assistant and leaned back on the sofa at the edge of the stage to look through it.

Her long purple hair was loosely tied into a bun, with the ends falling over her shoulders. She had shed her usual innocent charm and gained an elegant aura on stage.

"Sister Liuli, in half an hour it will be our turn to rehearse for the last time. The costumes and makeup are all ready."

The assistant gently reminded him, his gaze unconsciously drifting to the several boxes of desserts piled up next to the sofa.

That was specially prepared by Jing Liuli as an 'energy replenishment' to help her replenish her energy during rehearsals.

"Okay, I'll go over after I finish playing this melody."

Jing Liuli waved her hand, picked up a piece of mango gummy candy with her fingers, put it in her mouth, and mumbled with a pout, "Oh right, remember to keep my hot mango drink warm, I need to drink it after rehearsal."

Seeing Jing Liuli in the video, who doesn't act like a big star at all and looks like a lazy homebody, the comments section immediately started making fun of her.

'Hahaha, Liuli really can't live without desserts, it's like they're etched into her DNA!'

'Just a moment ago you were saying you had the aura of a big star, and the next second you've revealed your true foodie nature.'

'I'm suddenly a little worried about what will happen if Instructor Yunmeng comes and confiscates her desserts (doge emoji)'

No sooner had the words been spoken than a commotion broke out at the entrance of the venue, accompanied by exclamations from staff and low howls from animals.

Jing Liuli looked up in confusion and saw a crimson figure sweep over her head. The massive body of the Purgatory Demon Dragon landed steadily on the open ground in the corner of the arena. The scorching aura instantly raised the temperature of the surrounding area, startling the staff into retreating.

Yunmeng sat atop the Demon Dragon's head, her black, mature-looking dress gleaming coldly under the lights.

Her long, dark hair was casually draped over her shoulders, and a lazy smile played on her lips.

Soon, Yunmeng's gaze locked onto Jing Liuli, who looked completely bewildered at the edge of the stage, her tone slightly teasing.

"Little Liuli, long time no see. You're getting more and more like a celebrity."

"?!"

Jing Liuli's sheet music fell to the ground with a 'thud,' and she almost swallowed the gummy candy in her mouth. She stood up abruptly, instinctively wanting to find a place to hide.

"Instructor??? You... how did you get here?!"

Seeing Jing Liuli's panicked appearance, the comments section immediately started scrolling.

'Help! Liuli's reaction is so real! My childhood trauma DNA is kicking in!'

'Hahaha, from composure to utter shock, it was just a Yunmeng instructor!'

'Xiao Jin: I'm just a passerby in the background, casually getting a shot (holding a rose in her mouth)'

Yunmeng leaped off the top of the Demon Dragon's head and walked lightly through the crowd. The staff wanted to stop her but dared not, and could only watch helplessly as this powerful woman walked to the front of the stage.

She raised her hand and touched the head of the Purgatory Dragon, signaling it to stay put, then walked step by step toward Mirror Glass, the smile in her eyes growing even wider.

"What? Are you so afraid of me?"

"You're making me very sad."

As she spoke, Yunmeng made a face as if she was about to cry.

But both Jing Liuli and the audience in the anime world can see that this is clearly crocodile tears!
Because Yunmeng's lips never lowered!
"I'm not scared at all!"

Jing Liuli tried to remain calm and straightened her back, but unconsciously took half a step back, almost bumping her back against the sofa.

"I just didn't expect you to come..."

Upon hearing this, Yunmeng walked to the sofa next to Jing Liuli as if no one else was there, her gaze sweeping over the several exquisitely packaged desserts on the table, and she nodded lightly.

Amidst Jing Liuli's distressed expression, Yunmeng precisely picked up a piece of mango mousse.

That was the 'ultimate dessert' that Jing Liuli had been eyeing for a long time, intending to save it for last.

Yunmeng ignored Liuli's little expression, smiled and shook the mousse in her hand, her tone becoming even more teasing.

"Liuli, you still love sweets so much, your mouth still tastes of sugar."

"Aren't you worried that if you eat like this, your breath will be unstable during rehearsal and you'll sing off-key?"

"No, no way! My breathing is perfectly steady!"

As Jing Liuli spoke, she hurriedly reached out to snatch the precious mousse.

But just as she tiptoed and reached out her hand, Yunmeng gently sidestepped her.

I watched helplessly as Yunmeng took a small bite of the mousse, the delicate cream sticking to the corner of her lips.

Seeing this, Jing Liuli's heart clenched.

That's it. The mango mousse she had specially ordered, the only one in the entire venue, is completely gone!
Although she felt bad about losing her dessert, Liuli could only suppress the urge to snatch it back in the face of Yunmeng's powerful aura. She clutched her skirt with both hands and glared at Yunmeng with a pitiful expression.

Those slightly reddened eyes looked like a little hamster whose treasured food had been stolen, yet dared not resist, forgetting even to wipe away the crumbs of gummy candy left at the corners of its mouth.

'I can't stop laughing! Liuli's angry but speechless expression is just too cute!'

'Instructor Yunmeng precisely targets Liuli's weaknesses: sweets + childhood embarrassing moments'

'I suggest Tiandao and Caroline come quickly, otherwise Liuli's desserts will be ruined.'

Seeing the undisguised grievance in her eyes, Yunmeng smiled and handed the remaining half of the mousse back to her.

"Okay, I'm not teasing you anymore. Here, take it, so you won't be too tired to finish the rehearsal later."

Before Jing Liuli could breathe a sigh of relief, Yunmeng slowly spoke again, precisely hitting the nail on the head regarding the other party's dark childhood history.

"By the way, I heard from Tiandao that you secretly hid the Dream Pillow in your clothes to avoid the weighted run arranged by the Doctor, but the Doctor caught you red-handed, and you cried and said you would never train again. Is that true?"

Upon hearing this, Jing Liuli's face instantly turned red from her cheeks to her ears, like a ripe cherry.

She quickly took the mousse and stuffed it into her mouth, offering a mumbled explanation.

"That was all because I was young and didn't know any better! Besides, I did finish the whole race later!"

"Instructor, why do you keep bringing this up? That happened so many years ago!"

As Jing Liuli spoke, she secretly glared at Yunmeng, her eyes filled with accusation that she would cry if she mentioned it again.

However, she dared not stare for too long, fearing that Yunmeng might reveal something even more embarrassing.

Therefore, he could only quickly chew the mousse, pretending to be an ostrich that knew nothing.

Just then, the assistant rushed over, sounding anxious.

"Sister Liuli, the rehearsal is about to start, and the director is urging us to hurry up."

Upon hearing this, Jing Liuli seemed to have grasped at a lifeline and hurriedly waved to Yunmeng, her voice sounding somewhat rushed.

"Instructor, I'm going to rehearse now! I'll chat with you after it's over!"

After saying that, Jing Liuli practically fled backstage, her purple skirt sweeping across the floor, forgetting even to pick up the sheet music that had fallen on the sofa.

His disheveled appearance made it seem as if a ferocious beast was chasing him, and he was afraid that if he was a step too slow, Yunmeng would dig up more embarrassing childhood stories.

Watching her disheveled figure, Yunmeng chuckled and turned to the Purgatory Demon Dragon, saying, "Little Jin, let's wait for her here and see just how capable our little star really is."

The Infernal Dragon let out a low howl, then obediently lay down on the ground. Its golden beastly eyes curiously surveyed the surrounding lights and crowds, like a large pet venturing out for the first time. 'Hahaha, Liuli ran away too fast! I felt like I'd be dead if I stayed another second!'

Xiao Jin: It's my first time watching a concert rehearsal, so exciting! (peeks in)

'Instructor Yunmeng's sitting posture is so cool! Sitting atop the Demon Dragon's head as an audience member, she's got real style!'

Backstage, Jing Liuli quickly changed into her performance outfit. The makeup artist was touching up her makeup, but she was absentmindedly muttering, "Oh no, why did the instructor suddenly come... Is she really going to bring up my embarrassing past at the party?"

"Sister Liuli, is that your elder? He has such a strong aura."

The makeup artist asked curiously.

"I guess so... He was my drill instructor when I was a kid, super fierce!"

Jing Liuli frowned, recalling the days when Yunmeng urged her to train when she was a child, and couldn't help but shudder.

"She also always confiscated my snacks, which made me cry every time."

Just then, Jing Liuli's communicator rang. It was a message from Caroline, telling her that she and Tiandao had finished dealing with the base matters and were on their way to Martial Capital. She also specifically mentioned, "Instructor Yunmeng should have arrived by now. Don't let her scare you again."

Jing Liuli looked at the message and instantly felt extremely aggrieved, replying quickly.

"Hurry up! The instructor is bullying me! She even stole my mousse!"

On the other side, on the aircraft, Caroline looked at the message sent by Jing Liuli and couldn't help but laugh. She handed the communicator to Tiandao beside her: "Liuli said that she was scared by Instructor Yun, and that Instructor Yun stole her Mousse."

Tiandao took the communicator, looked at Jing Liuli's aggrieved expression, and a smile flashed in his eyes.

"It's just a box of mousse, no big deal."

Tiandao paused for a moment, then added, "Moreover, I'm more curious about Sister Yun's purpose in making this appearance."

"You know, many people in the association still remember what happened twenty years ago."

Upon hearing the words of the Heavenly Dao, Caroline instantly understood what the Heavenly Dao was talking about.

If you think about it carefully, you'll realize that with Yunmeng's talent, she must have already been quite famous before joining Yujin.

But this very genius Star Envoy voluntarily became a member of an underground organization called Ember.

If there wasn't a story behind this, who would believe it?

As one of the few people who had a very good relationship with Yunmeng, Tiandao was clearly one of the few who knew about her origins.

[8 PM, Martial Arts Showdown in Tiandu]

On stage, music began to play softly. Jing Liuli took a deep breath, suppressed her panic, and walked to the center of the stage.

The pale purple starlight slowly spread out, enveloping the entire venue in a 'daydream'. The gentle halo intertwined with the images on the background screen, instantly creating a captivating atmosphere.

As she began to sing, a clear yet powerful voice immediately filled the entire venue.

Before long, Jing Liuli was completely immersed in her own stage world, and the panic she had just experienced had long since disappeared.

On the other side, Yunmeng sat atop the Demon Dragon's head, intently watching Jing Liuli on the stage, a hint of satisfaction flashing in her eyes.

She gently tapped the dragon's scales, her tone tinged with emotion: "This girl is much more reliable than before."

The Infernal Dragon let out a low howl, as if in agreement, its golden beastly eyes fixed on Jing Liuli on the stage, appearing obedient and docile, completely out of place with its status as a calamity-level star beast.

'Liuli's stage presence is amazing! No wonder she's a big star!'

'Instructor Yunmeng couldn't hide the satisfaction in her eyes! She really is tough on the outside but soft on the inside.'

'Xiao Jin: I'm just a good girl watching the stage with everyone (nods)'

After the song ended, the entire audience burst into enthusiastic applause. Jing Liuli bowed slightly, her gaze unconsciously drifting to the corner of the venue, where she met Yun Meng's eyes.

Her heart tightened, and just as she was about to bow and leave the stage, she saw Yunmeng raise her hand and gesture for her to come over, with a playful smile on her lips.

Jing Liuli walked over hesitantly, her head bowed low, her hands nervously gripping the hem of her skirt. She mentally went over all sorts of responses to the teasing, bracing herself for another 'attack'.

Unexpectedly, Yunmeng took out a bottle of warm drink from her personal spatial accessories and handed it to her. The bottle had a faint orange-red glow and a slight burning sensation.

That was a special drink brewed by Yunmeng using lava crystal cores. It had a rich but not greasy taste and was something she would occasionally reward those who performed well back then.

"You sang well, here's a reward for you."

Yunmeng spoke calmly, but deliberately handed the drink to her and added, "Remember not to eat sweets all the time. Change your taste occasionally so your voice can't handle high-intensity singing."

"Thank you, Instructor..."

Jing Liuli was stunned for a moment, then subconsciously took the drink. The warm touch spread from her fingertips to her heart, making her instantly forget her nervousness.

She looked up, holding the drink, and saw the undisguised relief in Yunmeng's eyes. Gone was her usual sternness and teasing; instead, a gentle tenderness shone through. She remembered how Yunmeng would scold her for being spoiled when she was exhausted from training as a child, but would quietly hand her an energy drink.

After confiscating her snacks, he would compensate her double when she behaved well.

Upon realizing this, Jing Liuli's panic gradually dissipated, replaced by a sense of warmth, and she murmured softly.

"Actually... you're not that scary, instructor."

Although Liuli's voice was so soft it was like a mosquito's buzz, Yunmeng still heard it.

'!!! Instructor Yunmeng actually gave out rewards! She's definitely stubborn but soft-hearted!'

'Liuli looks so cute when she's stunned! My childhood trauma was instantly cured by a drink.'

Just then, a familiar voice came from the entrance of the venue. Jing Liuli looked up and saw Tiandao and Caroline walking towards them.

Tiandao held a familiar iron box in his hand, with Caroline beside him, a gentle smile on her face.

"Heaven's Way! Caroline!"

Jing Liuli's eyes lit up, and she instantly abandoned Yunmeng. Like a little beast that had found a backer, she ran over quickly, grabbed Caroline's arm, rubbed her head against her shoulder, and complained pitifully.

"You guys are finally here! The instructor bullied me! She stole my mango mousse and kept bringing up embarrassing things from my childhood, which almost made me die of embarrassment!"

As she spoke, Liuli couldn't help but steal a glance at Yunmeng who was walking over, her eyes filled with a hint of 'you guys have to back me up'.

However, Heaven clearly didn't fall for the trap.

He smiled and ruffled her hair, then handed her a metal box.

"Alright, Liuli, stop fooling around."

"I brought you something, see what it is."

Jing Liuli took the tin box, opened it, and saw that it contained faded blueberry patterns and damp, clumped candies. She instantly recognized it as another jar of candy that she had hidden in the ceiling of the base years ago, and her eyes lit up instantly.

"My candy! You actually found it!"

Yunmeng walked over and looked at Jing Liuli hiding behind Caroline, only peeking at her with her head sticking out. She shook her head helplessly and gently flicked Jing Liuli's forehead.

"You heartless little thing, I bought you a drink and you still say I'm bullying you."

Although Yunmeng's tone was full of reproach, there was not a trace of real anger in her voice.

The Infernal Dragon lay docilely to one side, its golden beastly eyes filled with boredom.

In its mind, sugar and all that stuff that gets stuck in your teeth is nothing compared to the deliciousness of a big, hard piece of metal. I really don't understand what these guys are thinking!
(End of this chapter)