Peach-Orange! – Chapter 155 – A Tiny Movement Affects the Whole Situation

Of course, there are other methods, but none can escape the most crucial point:

Su Tao must have a new emotional anchor.

Something that can help her forget the pain brought by Chi Xiaocheng’s death.

For ordinary people, such an anchor could be family, love, money, or even hobbies like fishing; anything they enjoy.

But for Su Tao, Professor Su believed the solution had to be tailored specifically to her.

After thinking for a long time, she turned to Dongfang Yang. “Dongfang boy, considering Miss Su and Miss Chi’s relationship, I believe the best candidate to become her new emotional anchor… is you.”

“Me?”

Dongfang Yang stared blankly at Professor Su.

‘Their bond was deeper than that of sisters, and now you want me to become Su Tao’s emotional anchor?’

‘Should I cross-dress and become her little sister?’

‘No, wait, older sister?’

‘That can’t be right. I do have feelings for Su Tao, but not in a sisterly way!’

Seeing Dongfang Yang’s bewildered expression, Professor Su knew he had misunderstood. She smacked his head lightly and said impatiently, “I’m telling you to pursue Su Tao. Become someone she loves.”

“This…”

Dongfang Yang hesitated.

Professor Su continued, “I know what you’re thinking, but this is for Miss Su’s own good. Miss Chi’s death has hit her too hard. In extreme cases, I genuinely fear she might refuse treatment.

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“She might even want to die just to be with Miss Chi.

“You like Miss Su, don’t you? Right now, she needs someone to rely on. On one hand, your feelings for her are genuine. On the other, this is also about saving her.”

Dongfang Yang closed his eyes and sighed. “Professor, I understand your reasoning, but I can’t take advantage of her vulnerability.”

Professor Su was exasperated. “You fool—”

Just as she raised her hand again, Dongfang Yang suddenly asked, “Professor, do you know what ‘white moonlight’ means?”

Professor Su froze mid-motion, then slowly nodded after a moment of silence.

Dongfang Yang sighed. “I didn’t understand the term before either. I only saw it in novels or comics. But the first time I met Su Tao, I knew.

“She’s the ‘white moonlight girl’ often described in stories.

“At least, that’s what she is to me.

“But who is Su Tao’s white moonlight?”

Dongfang Yang glanced toward the operating room. The answer lay in his gaze.

“I get what you’re saying, Professor. You want me to pursue Su Tao, fill the void in her heart during this fragile time, and become her new emotional anchor.

“But have you considered this? I’ve only known Su Tao for half a year at most. But Chi Xiaocheng? She grew up with Su Tao.”

Dongfang Yang leaned back in his chair, spreading his hands helplessly. “How can my mere six months compare to over a decade of companionship?”

“Besides,” his tone shifted, growing firm and resolute, “I am Dongfang Yang. I am who I am. If I like her, I’ll pursue her properly one day. But to act as Chi Xiaocheng’s replacement?

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“That’s no different from erasing Chi Xiaocheng’s existence, wiping away her traces in this world!” ¹ Wow… you’re so handsome right now Dongfang Yang

With that, Dongfang Yang stood up. “In short, as long as Su Tao has something to live for, that’s enough, right?”

Professor Su nodded blankly. “Time will dull all pain.”

Dongfang Yang’s eyes suddenly turned icy. “Professor, the will to live doesn’t have to stem from love or money. It can also be… hatred.”

This matter wasn’t over yet!

His legs carried him swiftly toward the hospital entrance as he pulled out his phone. “Hey, Si Chen? Did you find out who did it?”

“I did.”

Two frigid words came from the other end.

—Ye Liang.

…

Meanwhile, in another hospital, Ye Liang listened to his subordinate’s report. His already twisted face broke into a beast-like grin.

“HAHAHAHA! Serves her right! That little bitch is finally dead!”

Ye Liang hated Chi Xiaocheng to the core.

If not for her, he would’ve already won Su Tao’s heart, embracing the beauty while gaining the influence of her father, the War Hero. The mere thought was intoxicating.

If he found a better woman later, he could’ve just used Su Tao and discarded her.

Yet months of effort were ruined by someone as insignificant as Chi Xiaocheng!

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What a glorious death!

Ye Liang glanced at Lin Fangya beside him and gave her an approving nod. “You did well. I thought you’d only suggested Chen Qian’s poisoning plan, but you actually had a backup!”

Lin Fangya smirked. “I just tossed a million on the dark web to test the waters. Didn’t expect some fool to take the job, let alone succeed.”

Both were delighted, but one person in the room was visibly displeased.

Xiao Ming fiddled with his usual deck of cards, his expression dark. “We agreed to only kill Chi Xiaocheng. So why do I hear the bullet nearly hit Su Tao? Our cooperation was based on not harming Su Tao!”

“Worthless trash, you dare speak?” Ye Liang shot back without hesitation.

Xiao Ming’s face darkened instantly. He slammed the table. “I am the Dragon King. Say that again, I dare you.”

Ye Liang spat coldly on the floor. “Useless. If you’d contributed anything to the plan, I wouldn’t have had to resort to this.”

Xiao Ming’s eyes flashed with cold fury.

But after a moment, he clenched his fists and stormed out of the ward.

Ye Liang couldn’t care less. He turned to Lin Fangya. “What about Chen Qian? And Su Tao? She must be eliminated!”

Killing Chi Xiaocheng wasn’t enough.

At the end of the day, Chi Xiaocheng was just a nobody. What truly terrified Ye Liang was Su Tao.

If he didn’t eliminate her and cover his tracks before her father returned, the aftermath would be a nightmare.

Lin Fangya replied, “Chen Qian says she can’t find an opening. But Su Tao’s been staying at Chi Xiaocheng’s place every day. She hasn’t even returned to the dorm.”

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“Chen Qian’s just as useless!” Ye Liang sneered. “Tell her to visit Su Tao under the pretense of checking on her ‘illness,’ then slip her a poisoned apple or something. How hard is that? If she can’t even do this much, what right does she have to say she likes me?”

Lin Fangya nodded slightly. “But Si Chen’s been investigating us nonstop. It won’t be easy to act against Su Tao now.”

Ye Liang fell silent. He truly had no manpower to spare. After recent events, even money couldn’t smooth things over easily.

After a long hesitation, his eyes hardened. “Abandon all development and entry plans for Lizhi City. Recall everyone stationed there back to Jiuzhou City!”

He had long wanted to break into Lizhi City’s underground market.

But constant harassment from local gangs had stalled progress, even forcing retreat at times.

Fine. Then he’d pull everyone back to Jiuzhou City.

“Let’s see how Si Chen protects Su Tao once my men return!”

Ye Liang’s gaze grew increasingly ruthless, his resolve unshakable.

Unbeknownst to him, as he made his move, a call also reached Chi Song in Lizhi City.

Chi Song, still expanding territory for Brother Long, lit a cigarette as he stood in the snow. His sturdy single arm brushed off the snowflakes on his shoulder.

He answered the call. “Who’s this?”

“Chi Song? This is Si Chen.” A calm yet icy voice came through. “I’m the one from the Si family who’s been feeding you intel on the Ye family. Now, I have another piece of news. You need to bring your men back to Jiuzhou City.”

Chi Song frowned. “What news?”

“Chi Xiaocheng is dead.”