Chapter 20 : A Great Deal
Ye Xing was finally full.
The bickering between Guju and Aipal, these two mascots, was quite appetizing. They couldn't actually fight anyway, only using their meager vocabulary to verbally assault each other, purely two amateurs at arguing.
Having these two clowns in the theater was a lively way to pass the time.
Usually, they didn't argue.
But once Ye Xing joined in, the two quickly entered "battle" mode.
Ye Xing felt speechless inside. Was this what they called vying for attention?
It was simply too amusing.
This so-called competition for affection was just arguing, without any scheming at all.
In Ye Xing's view, they should be finding opportunities to make her happy at every moment.
Pleasing the person you like, that's what competing for affection means.
However, these two didn't have nearly enough finesse, they could only create noise.
Fortunately, the Troupe Leader and others didn't mind, otherwise they would have driven these two fools out of the theater long ago.
"Alright, stop arguing, both of you. Aipal, if you keep arguing, you won't be allowed to stay in the theater anymore. Guju too, if you keep arguing, there'll be no more fries for you in the future."
"Oh no!"
"Coo! Oh no!"
Under Ye Xing's threat, the two finally quieted down.
At this time, Lian Hua came over and asked with a smile, "Is the Spectator very busy now?"
"Hmm... not very busy at the moment. I have time until evening anyway."
"I see. So how's that strange Star Eclipse event? Do you think that Star Eclipse might be a bit friendlier? If it's like the Troupe Leader and others, it might be easier to communicate."
"Hmm... there hasn't been much progress. Although I think the entity weaving the Star Eclipse dream is similar to the Troupe Leader and others, I still don't dare to approach and communicate. Plus, it appears and disappears unpredictably in the dream, making it very hard to encounter. Maybe I won't even meet it in the end."
"Is that so? It's a pity I can't enter the dream, otherwise I could provide help for you."
"It's okay. You just need to support me. To be honest, Lian Hua's role is very significant. It's because of Lian Hua's puppet shows that I can maintain a good mood and enter the dream in the best state. Actually, Lian Hua has already helped me a lot."
"Is that so? I'm so glad I could help you." Lian Hua showed a satisfied smile.
Before Ye Xing could say anything more, the other members approached, namely Kong Yubai and the others.
"Speaking of which, can't we also enter the dream?"
Kong Yubai raised this tricky question.
Ye Xing was slightly stunned, not having thought about this before.
"Hmm... for Star Eclipse entities... probably not, right? It seems only humans can enter when they fall asleep and dream. Can Star Eclipses fall asleep and dream too?"
Lian Hua shook her head lightly, "Star Eclipses don't need to sleep and can't dream. Their usual rest is more like meditation, so they can't enter the dream realm."
"Other Star Eclipses can't enter the dream realm, that's probably the setting."
Shu Yao said softly, then raised her eyes, which sparkled with a faint light.
"But I'm not a Star Eclipse, and I can sleep. Doesn't that mean I might be able to accompany the Spectator into the dream?"
Kong Yubai also suddenly remembered something, feeling a sense of eagerness.
"I can also switch between human and Star Eclipse identities. If we can deceive the Star Eclipse dream's judgment, couldn't we go in to explore with the Spectator?"
Ye Xing's eyes lit up.
"That seems like a method worth trying!"
How to put it?
Although it's nice to act together with the Night Watchers, it's obviously best to have closer companions around.
If she could adventure in the dream with Kong Yubai and Shu Yao, Ye Lan wouldn't be afraid at all.
It's much better than being isolated and helpless.
"Then the Singer and Playwright can try it tonight. Let's all sleep together!"
Kong Yubai smiled slightly.
"Can we really sleep together?"
Ye Xing suddenly realized, nodding in thought.
"It seems we can't. After all, Ye Xing still needs to stay in reality to help record information, while Ye Lan needs to sleep at headquarters to avoid suspicion. We can only sleep separately."
Ye Xing's thinking was quite comprehensive.
Kong Yubai let out a light sigh, saying in a joking tone, "That's really a pity. It's been so long since I've slept while hugging the Spectator. The last time... was about four years ago, right?"
"Ah..."
Ye Xing remembered too.
But at that time, it was Ye Lan who slept with Kong Yubai, and she turned into a Star Eclipse and disappeared halfway through the night.
"Next time for sure!"
Anyway, Ye Xing was already looking forward to the evening's arrival.
If Shu Yao and Kong Yubai could enter the dream to accompany her, that would be quite nice.
Just as Ye Xing was thinking this, she suddenly felt her clothes being tugged.
She saw Lian Hua standing beside her with a longing expression.
"I want to explore the dream with the Spectator too."
"Ah, but Lian Hua is a half Star Eclipse... you probably can't go in."
"Hmm..."
Lian Hua's expression visibly fell.
Ye Xing couldn't bear to see a little loli's sad expression, so she quickly consoled her.
"Ahem, Lian Hua, think about it from another angle. The Singer and Playwright will be accompanying Ye Lan in the dream, but Ye Xing is still here, right? This way, Lian Hua can be alone with me, can't you?"
By the way, the Makeup Artist apparently couldn't appear all the time. She needed to rest in the painting for about a third of each day, roughly during the nighttime, similar to humans' late sleeping hours.
"It does seem to work that way..." Lian Hua pondered briefly, quickly cheering up.
Come to think of it, she seemed to be getting a great deal.
"Hehe~"
Lian Hua showed a happy smile.
Ye Xing also let out a breath.
Ye Xing was quite experienced in comforting little lolis.
Who made her have so many loli friends?
It was all the ability to comfort lolis practiced for the sake of cuddling!
......
As time passed.
Dusk approached.
Ye Lan and Yu Xin returned to the Night Watchers' headquarters after touring the entertainment district all day, preparing to face tonight's dream.
Ye Lan brought two portions of dinner back to her rest room, letting Ye Xing come out to eat together.
"Hmm... it's starting again tonight. I wonder if Kong Yubai and Shu Yao can get in."
"They probably can, right? It's just that their abilities might disappear once they're inside."
"It doesn't matter if they disappear or not. As long as they can accompany me, it's fine..."
The two little lolis quickly filled their stomachs.
Ye Xing tidied up the dishes, while Ye Lan took out the Night Watcher equipment to look at the dream strategy analyzed by the Leader and others, intending to study it well.
Fortunately, people's original memories don't disappear after entering the dream, otherwise these strategies would be useless.
As long as useful information is continuously brought back to reality, and the Night Watchers digest this intelligence to increase their grasp, they can eventually resolve this Star Eclipse event.
As long as the Star Eclipse isn't too outrageous, it should be possible to resolve smoothly.
It all depends on the Leader and others' strength.
"Hmm... that Mo Tu guy promised to participate in this operation, so will he appear tonight? If I don't see him in the dream tonight, I'll definitely curse him thoroughly!"