Do you think this world is serious?

"Is this strange?"

The spirit of the spring asked a question in return, and then explained leisurely: "Although I am a fan of celebrities, it doesn't mean that I like every idol."

"Isn't TeRiRi, the Starry Sky Girl, a national idol?"

"Being a national idol doesn't mean everyone likes you, but TeRiRi has certainly managed to be liked by everyone, and even I have a pretty good impression of her."

"..."

Chen Xiuming fell into deep thought and noticed a contradiction in the Spring Spirit's statements, but he did not point it out rashly.

The Spring Spirit spread her little hands, clearly guessing what Chen Xiuming was thinking, and took the initiative to explain: "TeRiRi's image is too young, it doesn't fit my 'idol-chasing preferences'."

"...That makes sense."

Chen Xiuming suddenly realized.

No matter how long Guanxing ruled Huangguo, her appearance remained that of a young girl of about 12 years old, and this never changed.

The Spring Spirit pointed to her "Lake Bottom Pavilion" and invited, "Would you like to come to my house for a visit? My house is quite big; you can stay here if you're tired, and it's okay if you stay for a few more days."

Although she was inviting Chen Xiuming and others, the Spring Spirit's gaze was mostly fixed on Zofia and Aynmed.

Zofia and Aynmed did not respond to the Spring Spirit immediately, but instead looked at Chen Xiuming with questioning eyes.

Chen Xiuming nodded gently, gladly accepting the invitation from the Spring Spirit.

He actually had a great interest in the pavilion that stood at the bottom of the lake.

The spirit of the spring first glanced at the lake that had been divided in two, and seeing that it would not return to its original state in a short time, it took the lead in walking towards the pavilion at the bottom of the lake.

Although from the outside it looks like an old attic with a distinct style, once you step inside, you'll discover a hidden gem.

The interior decoration and furniture are modernized, and all kinds of electrical appliances are available.

Chen Xiuming and the girls curiously examined the interior layout.

Even though the spirit of the spring has the legendary aura of a "lake spirit," its daily life is no different from that of ordinary people.

"TeRiRi...Did the stargazer tell me how I could help?"

The spirit of the spring originally intended to address her as "TeRiRi" as usual, but considering that Guanxing was, after all, the ruler of Huang Kingdom, she temporarily changed her address to "Guanxing".

Chen Xiuming shook his head: "No, I just said you would lend us a hand."

The Spring Spirit scratched his head, somewhat speechless: "This is really a big problem for me..."

Given her status and power, there was absolutely no need for her to get involved in the conflict between the three countries.

The reason she became friends with Guanxing was partly because Guanxing was known as "TeRiRi the Starry Sky Girl," and partly because the idol culture prevalent in Huang Kingdom suited her tastes.

If they choose to intervene in the conflict between the Kingdom of Huang and the other two countries, the Spirit of the Spring will not face any pressure if neither Claire nor Flora intervenes.

If one of them takes over the war, the Spring Spirits will not be injured, but they will inevitably be bothered by the constant disturbances.

Even if Claire and Flora aren't particularly strong fighters, it wouldn't be difficult for them to withstand her attacks.

Furthermore, if she shows any inclination to intervene in the situation, Claire and Flora will not allow her to do so and will certainly try to stop her.

“I don’t know what Guan Xing is thinking, but…”

Chen Xiuming looked curious. "You've been in contact with Claire and Flora?"

"Yes, we've dealt with each other quite a few times."

The Spring Spirit pursed her lips and continued, "They are all very boring people, and it seems that they only have eyes for each other."

Upon hearing this, Chen Xiuming immediately became quite interested.

"Xisuo."

"I don't know how to describe it—they all seem to be carrying the same mission, and when facing other people, they prioritize whether it will affect that mission."

The Spring Spirit had many encounters with Claire and Flora, but knew very little about them, only that the two were always at odds.

Both Claire and Flora invited her to "come out of retirement" quite a few times, but that was all in the past, and she firmly refused each time.

When it comes to seeking help, Claire and Flora make remarkably similar decisions: even if they can't get on each other's side, they should try their best to befriend them and avoid them becoming their enemies.

If the two weren't always at odds and harbored strong hostility towards each other, the Spring Spirit might have thought they were sisters with a rather bad relationship.

"Sharing the same mission?"

Chen Xiuming seemed to be deep in thought.

If Claire and Flora in this world bubble are indeed the sisters he knows, then their "mission" is very simple, even "inexplicable".

—Strive to outmaneuver your opponent in every game.

249

Chapter 249 I've never felt that being an idol is a happy thing.

Seeing Chen Xiuming's thoughtful expression, the Spring Spirit looked puzzled: "You know them?"

"I saw some news while learning about the international situation."

Chen Xiuming gave an ambiguous answer, but the Spring Spirit didn't seem to care.

"So, are you planning to head straight back, or rest at my place for a few days?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Xiuming glanced at the girls and noticed that Wendy still had a lingering weariness in her eyes, so he accepted the invitation from the Spring Spirit.

"Let's rest for a day. We'll set off back to the Forbidden City tomorrow morning."

"it is good."

The Spring Spirit didn't ask any further questions and turned to tidy up the vacant guest rooms.

Aynmed followed closely behind, helping to tidy up the vacant guest rooms.

The lake-bottom pavilion where the Spring Spirits live has many guest rooms, but since they have never been used, the floors are covered with a layer of dust and there is a dusty smell that has not been cleaned for a long time.

Although cleaning would be troublesome, it was not a difficult task for the Spring Spirit. She even had the leisure to communicate with Ainmed and explore the things she was curious about.

"Do you all follow his lead?"

The Spring Spirit did not explicitly state who "he" referred to in his words, but the astute Einmed already knew who it was.

"Yes. We all follow Lord Chen Xiuming."

Aynmed's unhesitating reply made the Spring Spirit thoughtful, but she did not continue to inquire about this matter. Instead, she changed the subject and suddenly asked, "Didn't Levi and Incresin come with you?"

"No."

Aynmed shook her head slightly. "They're waiting for us to come home."

"Is this so..."

The Spring Spirit was slightly lost in thought, and although it was unclear what it was thinking about, its speed in cleaning the dust was not affected in the slightest.

Seeing that she was no longer initiating conversation, Aynmed focused on cleaning the hard-to-reach corners of the room.

Although she doesn't possess the convenient abilities of a spring spirit, her strong physique allows her to clean up quite quickly.

Since Chen Xiuming and his group were quite numerous, and the Spring Spirit was unsure of their specific relationships, they prepared a corresponding number of guest rooms based on the number of people.

Before, when I lived alone, I didn't feel anything special. But now, after inviting Chen Xiuming and others to stay for one night, I found that the house, which was originally a bit cold and lonely, suddenly became more lively and bustling.

"This feels pretty good..."

The spring spirit murmured softly, while stealing glances at Ainmed, who was focused on cleaning.

Before actually meeting her, she could never have imagined that the radiant "idol" on stage would actually dress up as a "maid" in private.

perhaps……

"Becoming an idol" was not actually her own idea, but rather an order given by others?

Will there come a situation in the future where people say, "I've never felt that being an idol is a happy thing"?

The spirit of the spring pondered in its heart, feeling neither distressed nor angry, but rather somewhat excited.

The glamorous "idol" has a hidden side that no one knows about, and she even knows it...

Could this be considered a little-known secret shared between myself and my "idol"?

The spirit of the spring gradually drifted off to strange places.

Aynmed glanced at the Spring Spirit with a puzzled look. Ever since the Spring Spirit had secretly glanced at him earlier, it had become so absent-minded.

After a few seconds of brief thought, realizing she couldn't fathom the spring spirit's thoughts, she continued to concentrate on cleaning.

……

After the Spring Spirit and Ainmed cleaned out the guest rooms corresponding to the number of people, they learned that Chen Xiuming, Cecilia, and the Moonlit Embrace were sharing a room, and fell silent.

Although the text is short, it contains a great deal of information.

The Spring Fairy had originally thought that Chen Xiuming's partner would be Wendy, who always relied on him, but now she was told that Cecilia was Chen Xiuming's lawfully wedded wife, which immediately caused her not-so-bright mind to go blank.

Since Cecilia is the legal wife, what is the relationship between Moonlight Embrace and Wendy and Chen Xiuming?

Another partner?

Or……

A mistress appearing in front of the legal wife?

"...The relationship between you two seems so complicated."

The Spring Spirit scratched its head, feeling a slight itch in its brain, wondering if it was about to grow a brain.

Chen Xiuming chuckled silently, offering no response to the spirit of the spring.

This meal was not cooked by the Spring Spirit himself.

Or perhaps, as a homebody who rarely leaves her house, the Spring Spirit's cooking skills are naturally not very good. She usually eats either instant noodles or other fast food, or she goes to a nearby city to buy food, rarely cooking for herself.

The meal was prepared by Cecilia, Irnmed, and Luna Kindred together. Due to their experience and habits, everyone could tell at a glance who cooked each dish.

Cecilia's cooking is more perfect, with excellent color, aroma and taste, while Moonlight Embrace, having only recently started learning to cook, doesn't cook as perfectly as Cecilia.

As for Einmed, the dishes she cooks retain a strong medieval style.

Is it complicated?