Peach-Orange! – Chapter 209 – Even Ten Years, I’m Willing to Wait for Her

[Due to the news of the host’s revival from death, many characters were deeply moved, generating varying emotions] [Emotional value from Chu Lingfeng +89…] [Emotional value from Brother Long +177…] [Emotional value from Dongfang Yang +250…] [Emotional value from Chi Song +435…] [Emotional value from Su Tao +520…] [Emotional value from Si Chen +1…]

Each person’s emotional response differed based on her transition from “dead” to “alive,” but everyone who learned of this news through Su Tao contributed corresponding emotional value.

For Chi Xiaocheng, this was an unexpected windfall.

Combined with the previous 2,000 points of emotional value, she had now unquestionably gathered enough funds to purchase the Poisoned Apple!

What surprised her even more was that, among everyone, Su Tao had actually provided the most emotional value.

She had assumed Su Tao’s contributions would dwindle over time.

At this moment, the system explained:

[The female lead Su Tao had only grown accustomed and numb to the pressure and yandere tendencies imposed by the host, so no matter how much pressure the host applied, her emotional value output would remain low due to her resilience.]

[However, emotions beyond that, such as affection, love, happiness, and joy, were things she had never fully accepted or grown accustomed to, so they still generated normal emotional value.]

[And there was one most crucial point.]

[She was the one who most desperately wished for the host to come back to life.]

This had nothing to do with character weight.

This emotion even surpassed that of her own brother, Chi Song.

“520, huh…” Chi Xiaocheng wanted to smile happily, though only her consciousness could communicate with the system. “I like this number.

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“But Tao-Tao, even if you try to win me over like this, I won’t be moved.

“If your possessiveness of me only meets the bare minimum, it’s not enough.”

She was transferred to a better ward, and since she wanted to observe Su Tao’s subsequent reactions, her consciousness didn’t immediately return to the scarecrow body.

After composing herself, Su Tao waited alongside Chu Lingfeng.

The man touched his still-bandaged half-ear and said to Su Tao, “Miss Su Tao, congratulations. It seems my intervention wasn’t even necessary. Your sister’s condition has already improved.”

Su Tao nodded happily. “Thank you. I never expected Xiaocheng to wake up so suddenly. I couldn’t control my emotions earlier. I must have seemed quite flustered.”

“As a doctor, I understand,” Chu Lingfeng nodded gently before shifting his tone. “However….”

He waited for Su Tao’s attention before continuing, “I don’t entirely agree with the professor’s estimate of one or two weeks for recovery. I’ve seen many patients on the brink of death. Without proper treatment, your sister will likely need at least half a year to a full year before waking up.”

“That’s alright.” Su Tao still wore a faint, happy smile. “Half a year, a full year, even five or ten years, I can wait. Just knowing she’ll wake up is enough to make me happy.”

She didn’t dare ask for more.

The fact that Xiaocheng could return to her side at all was already a miracle.

No matter how long it took, she would wait.

If Xiaocheng woke up next week, she would confess everything, then confess her feelings, telling her all the words she most wanted to hear.

If Xiaocheng woke up a year later, she would keep waiting, learning everything Xiaocheng had ever liked or wished for, preparing for her awakening.

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If it took ten years for Xiaocheng to wake up, she would work tirelessly, buying a house, a car, and everything else so Xiaocheng wouldn’t have to worry about life’s hardships upon waking.

No matter how long, she would wait.

Wasn’t this far better than the despair-filled darkness she had endured before?

But this wasn’t the answer Chu Lingfeng wanted. He prodded, “That may be so, but wouldn’t it be better if she woke up sooner?”

“Of course it would.”

Su Tao nodded emphatically.

Seizing the opportunity, Chu Lingfeng said, “Even though she’s already showing signs of recovery, I could still examine her. My Thirteen Taiyi Needles can cure all ailments. It’s not just for reviving the nearly dead.

“For your sake, I’m willing to expend my vital energy to perform acupuncture on your sister!”

Having said this, Chu Lingfeng confidently lifted his chin.

Not only would this raise Su Tao’s favorability toward him, but it also gave him an excuse to be alone with her sister.

A perfect two-for-one deal!

The threat Chi Xiaocheng posed was simply too great.

Whether human or ghost, Chu Lingfeng couldn’t afford to let her remain!

Regardless of what had happened at the birthday banquet, the body lying in the hospital bed might very well be her true form.

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If he destroyed this body, even if she was a ghost, she’d likely suffer severe damage, right?

Chu Lingfeng wasn’t sure if his reasoning was correct, but doing nothing would be no different from waiting for death.

Yet once again, Su Tao’s response defied his expectations.

The moonlight heroine replied with gentle concern, “No need. Originally, I wanted to ask for your help if Xiaocheng didn’t wake up. But since she’s already recovering, I wouldn’t want to trouble you, Miracle Doctor Chu.”

“Wait—” Chu Lingfeng was momentarily speechless. “I could help her recover faster.”

“But didn’t you say it would consume your vital energy? Even if it sounds mystical, that can’t be good for your health, right?”

Chu Lingfeng wanted to slap himself. Why did he have to boast about “vital energy”?

Now he had no chance to act, otherwise there would be no other chance to be alone with her.

If he couldn’t even get close, how could he make his move?

He was frustrated, but Su Tao had already lost interest in the conversation, happily chatting with people over WeChat, leaving Chu Lingfeng at a loss.

‘I’m a Miracle Doctor, damn it! Couldn’t you at least humor me?’

Though he wanted to pursue Su Tao, he knew now wasn’t the time. Her heart and mind were entirely focused on this ghostly sister of hers.

Only if this ghost sister died would his chances improve.

Before long, Dongfang Yang also rushed over in a hurry. When he reached the fifth floor and saw Su Tao, he immediately asked, “How’s Chi Xiaocheng doing?”

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“Professor Su says she’s fine now. Her heart’s beating again, her bodily functions are active, and she’s being moved to another ward.”

Su Tao finished, then bowed deeply. “Thank you, Dongfang Yang.”

Chi Xiaocheng’s revival was inseparable from his efforts.

If not for him stopping her, Su Tao would have long since cremated Chi Xiaocheng.

Had that happened, the only way left to atone would have been to die alongside her.

Faced with the girl’s gratitude, Dongfang Yang awkwardly turned away, scratching his head. “It’s nothing. After all, Chi Xiaocheng is… well, she’s my employee. It’s only right to take care of her. I wouldn’t want people calling me a heartless boss.”

The two chatted cheerfully like siblings while waiting for further news from Professor Su.

This only made Chu Lingfeng, standing to the side, even more miserable.

He couldn’t get a word in between Su Tao and Chi Xiaocheng.

Now, with Su Tao and Dongfang Yang, he was just a clown, standing there foolishly.

‘I’m a Miracle Doctor! How dare you all disrespect me like this!’

‘You’re all just asking for death!’

Beneath his bangs, his expression twisted into something vicious.