Peach-Orange! – Chapter 120 – What Do You Actually Care About!

Stepping into the hotel, Dongfang Yang walked ahead of Su Tao, rarely displaying an arrogant and domineering expression in public.

He had learned about Su Tao’s father and the engagement three days ago. But this was his first time meeting Xiao Ming.

How could he possibly remain emotionless?

Not to mention he also had a slight fondness for Su Tao. Even if just from a friend’s perspective, he couldn’t stand someone who showed up out of nowhere and used this to pressure Su Tao.

Entering the elevator, Dongfang Yang glanced at Su Tao, who was still visibly unsettled, and said firmly, “Later, you’ll directly tell this Xiao Ming that you don’t want to marry him and demand answers about your father’s whereabouts. With me backing you, be assertive. Understand?”

Su Tao shrank her neck slightly but didn’t respond.

Dongfang Yang clicked his tongue but didn’t push further.

The elevator stopped on the 15th floor.

Upon opening, two men in black stood beside it, exuding an intimidating aura. Dongfang Yang didn’t hesitate, walking in with his two bodyguards.

Entering the lobby, Dongfang Yang saw a man in a worn-out jacket with a roguish air sitting on the sofa, shuffling a few playing cards in his hands.

He was a stark contrast to Dongfang Yang’s flamboyant red mink coat.

The somewhat tattered engagement letter was placed on the table in front of the roguish man.

When Xiao Ming saw Su Tao enter the lobby, his eyes lit up.

Su Tao, exhausted from a long day and having just survived a life-or-death chase, had rushed here straight from the police station after receiving Xiao Ming’s text.

She hadn’t had time to tidy up much,just treated the wound on her forehead and tied up her hair. Her woolen coat was still dust-stained in many places.

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Yet, despite her fatigue, Su Tao’s resolute expression made her look incredibly dashing and captivating.

Dongfang Yang frowned and stepped in front of Su Tao. “You’re Xiao Ming?”

Xiao Ming raised an eyebrow. “And you are?”

“Dongfang Yang.”

“Oh, the young master of the Dongfang family. This is between me and Su Tao. What’s it to you, an outsider?”

Su Tao tugged at Dongfang Yang’s sleeve, signaling him not to act rashly, then turned to Xiao Ming. “Last time, you said you knew my father. And in your text, you claimed you could share some information about him, right?”

“Of course.” Xiao Ming grinned. “After all, you’re my fiancée. I’ve returned from abroad at your father’s request to find and protect you.”

Su Tao frowned. “You’re still not getting to the point.”

Right after stepping out of the elevator, she had sent two more messages to Chi Xiaocheng and even pinged her.

But Chi Xiaocheng still hadn’t replied, making Su Tao increasingly anxious.

Her unease grew stronger.

Xiao Ming, however, seemed completely unhurried. “I do have the information you need, Su Tao. But the reason I called you here was mainly to discuss our engagement again.”

Dongfang Yang immediately cut in, “What’s there to discuss? Su Tao obviously doesn’t want this. Who the hell are you, some random punk thinking you can marry her with just a piece of paper?”

Xiao Ming sneered. “So the famous Young Master Dongfang is a simp too? This is my family matter, what’s it to you? As a scion of a prominent family, don’t you understand the importance of contracts?”

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“More importantly!” Xiao Ming stood up and slammed his palm on the engagement letter. “This was arranged by Su Tao’s grandfather! We’ve been betrothed since childhood!”

Su Tao exhaled. She had already seen the engagement letter.

The jade pendant that had always brought her luck matched it. They were indeed the same item.

Xiao Ming snorted. “Su Tao, it’s your call. Do you want to walk away, or sit down and talk?”

Dongfang Yang urged from the side, “Su Tao, ignore him!”

Su Tao bit her lip and finally said to Dongfang Yang, “Dongfang Yang, let’s hear what Xiao Ming has to say first. After all… it’s about my father.”

She hesitated again.

Having been an orphan since childhood, it was her longing for family that made her cherish her childhood memories with Chi Xiaocheng so deeply.

Holding the jade pendant at night, she sometimes dreamed of her family finding her someday. Living alone was just too lonely.

“Su Tao,” Dongfang Yang laughed in frustration. “I’ve told you before, I’ve always had some feelings for you.”

Su Tao looked at him in surprise, not understanding why he brought this up now.

Dongfang Yang spoke bluntly, “The you I knew back then was outstanding, decisive, confident. Someone who remained calm and rational in any situation. Unswayed by money, you stood firm in your beliefs, shining like moonlight and influencing everyone around you.

“That’s why, back then, Ye Liang, Si Chen, and I all agreed not to use underhanded methods to pressure you. If we liked you, we’d pursue you properly.

“But now? Ye Liang crossed the line. He got what he deserved.

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“You came to me for help instead of Si Chen, so you must’ve noticed him distancing himself from you.

“Even I can tell you’ve changed.”

Dongfang Yang slapped the engagement letter, his tone full of disappointment. “You’re worried about Chi Xiaocheng, afraid she might do something stupid alone at home after your fight!

“But what are you doing right now?

“A father who abandoned you for 19 years.

“A fiancé who popped up out of nowhere, looking like some lowlife thug.

“And you’re still hesitating over whether they’re more important than Chi Xiaocheng? ¹ waw… Dongfang Yang is my favorite character now!!

“What are you running from?!”

Dongfang Yang’s voice was practically a roar directed at Su Tao. He couldn’t take it anymore; neither Su Tao’s indecision nor Xiao Ming’s pretentious act.

Xiao Ming glared coldly at Dongfang Yang. “That’s Su Tao’s biological father! What do you mean by that?!”

“Biological father?” Dongfang Yang scoffed, looking calmly at Su Tao. “I doubt he cares about you as much as that idiot Chi Xiaocheng does.

“Or do you just not care about Chi Xiaocheng at all?”

Dongfang Yang’s words struck Su Tao’s heart like a tolling bell.

‘What am I running from? Is this engagement letter or my father really more important than Xiaocheng?’

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Memories of text messages flashed through her mind, and the image of blood-red rain on the rooftop seemed to drip outside the window.

Su Tao clenched her fists and shouted out the frustration that had built up all night: “Of course I care more about Xiaocheng!”

“Then what the hell are you still doing here?!” Dongfang Yang yelled. “If you know she might do something stupid, then prove you care by keeping an eye on her!”

With that, he grabbed the engagement letter from the table.

“At the end of the day, it’s just a piece of paper meant to manipulate you.”

Xiao Ming’s face darkened. “Hey, what do you think you’re doing?!”

He reached out to snatch it back, but Dongfang Yang had no patience for this guy who’d been pissing him off.

“Who the hell do you think you are?!”

A swift kick lashed out, sending Xiao Ming flying!

Then—

Rip—rip—

The engagement letter was torn to shreds.

And with it, the haze before Su Tao’s eyes cleared.