Peach-Orange! – Chapter 133 – The Intermediate Acting Skill Is So Useful

Heartfelt, resolute words always move people. When Su Tao spoke these words, Chi Xiaocheng had already turned her head.

Staring intently into her eyes.

Perhaps checking for lies.

Or preparing to confess.

As their gazes locked, Su Tao grew nervous.

Her hands, originally holding Chi Xiaocheng’s, unconsciously tightened their grip.

This subtle movement was unmistakable to Chi Xiaocheng.

If confessed to again, she would truly accept.

Chi Xiaocheng could clearly sense Su Tao’s determination.

But it was determination, not love.

After deliberately waiting long enough for Su Tao’s palms to sweat, Chi Xiaocheng suddenly turned away. “No.”

“Eh?”

Su Tao hadn’t expected this response.

“I don’t like Tao-Tao anymore. I won’t say those words.”

‘Besides, it wouldn’t win your affection anyway.’

‘Next time, you’ll be the one confessing to me.’

‘With Su Tao currently guilt-ridden, why not tease her more? Easy come, easy go. They’ll never cherish what’s gained too easily.’

‘Like a cat, maintaining distance, keeping her on edge, that’s the way to hook her.’

Chi Xiaocheng’s plan was sound, perfectly tailored to Su Tao’s psychology.

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But she underestimated Su Tao’s resolve.

Continued rejection wouldn’t do. Without initiative, there’d be no progress. Moreover, she needed to comfort Xiaocheng, ensure her cooperation with treatment.

Su Tao closed her eyes.

Professor Su’s words echoed in her mind:

Force yourself to love her.

Looking back later, there might’ve been better choices, but now, there was no alternative, right?

Su Tao reopened her eyes, exhaled softly.

Her gaze grew firmer as she cupped Chi Xiaocheng’s chin, forcing eye contact.

“Do you really not like me anymore?”

Chi Xiaocheng tried to turn away but couldn’t overcome Su Tao’s strength. “Nope!”

No?

Su Tao smirked, tilting her head. Her other hand pinned Chi Xiaocheng in place before suddenly leaning in.

The soft contact made Chi Xiaocheng’s eyes widen.

This development was completely unexpected.

Too weak to resist, her vision soon grew hazy.

“How about now? Still don’t like me?”

Chi Xiaocheng: “I don’t— mmph!!”

‘Don’t like me? I’ll kiss you until you do!’

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“Now?”

“Wah~”

Tears welled in Chi Xiaocheng’s eyes. “You’re cheating!”

Su Tao licked her lips, pressing a finger to Chi Xiaocheng’s forehead. “Last chance. Do you like me?”

Their proximity left strands of hair entwined.

Though her ears reddened, Su Tao remained dominant.

Whether from intermediate acting skills or genuine shyness, Chi Xiaocheng’s cheeks flushed pink as she unexpectedly whispered: “If… if I say yes… can we keep kissing?”

Su Tao froze. The loli before her had already puckered up.

Was there any need to hesitate?

Well… it was kinda nice.

After losing themselves momentarily, the barrier between them briefly vanished.

Watching Chi Xiaocheng hide her blushing face under a pillow, Su Tao touched her lips.

This… wasn’t bad.

She smoothed Chi Xiaocheng’s hair. “I’ll take my medicine now. You listen to the doctors too, okay?”

“O…okay.”

Good, communication restored, obedience regained.

Dr. Cheng’s methods worked after all!

Su Tao considered texting him but decided against it.

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This marked her first step in forcing herself to love Xiaocheng, didn’t it?

As she stood, Chi Xiaocheng peeked out timidly: “Tao-Tao… do you like me?”

“Didn’t I say so?” Su Tao smiled helplessly. “Of course I do.”

“Only me?”

Su Tao nodded. “Only you.”

“But sometimes I… get a little… unstable….”

Like in the suicide note, she voluntarily exposed her instability, her insecurity laid bare.

Su Tao’s heart sank but she maintained her smile, stroking Chi Xiaocheng’s head. “To me, you’re just you. However you are, I’ll love you.”

Chi Xiaocheng looked up, crimson eyes faintly slitting. It was the precursor to yandere mode!

Her smile carried unnatural anticipation. “What if… I want to lock you up again?”

Like before, complete possession!

But this time, no coercion.

‘Or rather… you’ll force yourself to accept my yandere side~’

This blunt demand was unprecedented.

Direct confrontation with a yandere!

No evasion possible.

Su Tao stiffened, her hand freezing mid-pat.

Locked up? Like last time?

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Fear made her recoil instinctively, but reason prevailed. Refusing now would change nothing!

But accepting….

Facing those expectant eyes, Su Tao forced a smile: “If… if it’s just staying in a room, no… no extreme things… okay.

“But I’m busy… so… two days max, got it?”

Can’t refuse? Then compromise.

With Chi Xiaocheng not fully yandere now, terms were negotiable.

Chi Xiaocheng knew Su Tao’s thoughts, happily narrowing her eyes: “I won’t do anything~ I just want alone time with Tao-Tao, playing games~”

Oh? Just games?

‘Right, Xiaocheng feels insecure now. Yanderes naturally crave possession.’

‘Maybe she simply wants more quality time together.’

Assured this wasn’t like last time, Su Tao agreed.

Naturally, Chi Xiaocheng acted perfectly obedient.

But this time was different.

‘Pouting, petty moods, playing the adorable uke… exactly how Tao-Tao likes me, no?’

‘Lowering her guard step by step… until after discharge….’

The Intermediate Acting Skill was so useful indeed.

A red glint flashed through Chi Xiaocheng’s eyes as her cute fangs peeked through her smile.