Peach-Orange! – Chapter 241 – Her Shift Towards Abnormality

Another new day, with only four days left until the New Year.

Although Chi Xiaocheng’s memory disorder remains unresolved and unclassified, Su Tao has discovered another issue of her own during these past few days.

She can’t hide her emotions.

Especially in front of Chi Xiaocheng, the emotions on her face are completely uncontrollable. When she’s feeling down, it shows plainly on her face.

‘That… is just too embarrassing.’

So early in the morning, she went to find Dongfang Yang.

Hearing Su Tao’s inquiry, Dongfang Yang asked in surprise, “You said you want to learn acting?”

Su Tao nodded seriously. “To be precise, I want to improve my acting skills. Right now, Xiaocheng’s memory is disordered, and I keep revealing my emotions because of her actions.

“For example, when she’s with Fang Ning, I know I shouldn’t show any particular expression, but since she’s been distant with me lately, seeing scenes like that always makes me feel… sour.

“I think, at the very least, I shouldn’t let Xiaocheng notice this.”

That was why she needed to improve her acting skills. She didn’t need to become exceptional; just enough to control her facial expressions so Xiaocheng wouldn’t notice and worry.

Dongfang Yang rubbed his chin. “It’s not hard to hire someone to teach you, but this kind of thing really depends on talent. If you don’t have a knack for acting, you might never learn it no matter how hard you try.”

“I want to try!”

Her determined expression told Dongfang Yang that Su Tao wasn’t joking, so he nodded. “Then after the New Year. I’ll arrange a teacher for you. Do you want a crash course or a slower, more refined approach like a master’s training?”

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Su Tao thought for a moment. “A crash course is fine. I don’t plan to pursue this in the future, so I think learning just a part of it should be enough.”

“Alright!”

Dongfang Yang nodded lightly, then changed the subject. “But have you decided whether you’re going home for the New Year? There are only four days left, have you made up your mind?”

Su Tao pursed her lips. “Actually… we haven’t decided yet. I’m not sure about Xiaocheng’s physical condition. Professor Su said even if she receives IV treatment in the hospital, it’ll take a long time, right?”

“There’s no helping it. Her body was essentially neglected for half a month. Right now, if you try to book high-speed rail tickets, they’re already sold out. Even if I lend you a car, you’d probably be stuck in traffic for two or three days.”

News about traffic jams on highways was everywhere now.

With the New Year approaching, everyone wanted to go home. This time of year always brings a frenzy of congestion.

“Unless I fly you back in a private jet.”

Dongfang Yang’s suggestion made Su Tao break into a cold sweat. “Let’s… think about it a bit more.”

Dongfang Yang: “If you’re not planning to go back so soon, how about accompanying us to a banquet the night after tomorrow?”

Su Tao froze. “Us?”

“Yeah, I plan to have Chi Xiaocheng attend as well.”

Dongfang Yang explained the nature of the banquet. “This banquet is actually an annual gathering of Jiuzhou City’s upper echelon. It’s held once a year to determine who will stay in Jiuzhou City next year.

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“Those who want to enter, those who want to leave, confirming who’s in charge… it’s different from last time. This time, only people at Si Chen’s and my level will attend. At most, there’ll be thirty to fifty people.”

Su Tao was still confused. “But why me, and especially Xiaocheng? She hasn’t even recovered yet.”

“It’s the same idea as last time,” Dongfang Yang explained. “You’ll attend as my sister, which means you’ll be under my protection. As for Chi Xiaocheng, she can stand on stage with Si Chen.”

“Those who still want to take action will have to think twice about provoking the combined forces of the Dongfang and Si families.”

He had thought a lot about how to better protect Su Tao and Chi Xiaocheng.

How to completely eradicate another assassination attempt like last time?

The best way was to eliminate all enemies!

But right now, Xiao Ming and Lin Fangya were still missing. Their situation was unclear, and it was unknown whether there were others in the shadows targeting the two.

In that case, the strongest forces in Jiuzhou City would publicly back them up!

Moreover, their joint appearance might lure out some of the bigger players hiding in the dark.

Seeing Su Tao deep in thought, Dongfang Yang added, “Of course, it ultimately depends on Chi Xiaocheng’s physical condition. If you refuse, I won’t force you. But after the banquet, I’ll be returning to the capital.”

“You’re going back?”

“Yeah. After all, I’m the only young master of the Dongfang family. How can I not go back for the New Year? I’ll probably return after the seventh day of the New Year. If you two aren’t planning to go back to your hometown, attending this banquet would be best.”

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He would leave people behind to protect them, but it wouldn’t be the same as before, where he could handle any situation immediately.

He had even considered bringing the two of them to the capital.

But remembering that it was Ye Liang’s stronghold… even though the man was dead, the Ye family wouldn’t let them off.

Su Tao thought for a long time before replying, “I’ll ask Xiaocheng what she thinks. After all, right now, she can’t even eat anything too stimulating.”

Another banquet….

She had no thoughts about it. Her mind was completely occupied with matters related to Chi Xiaocheng.

Even her recent studies and training had been neglected.

That night, Su Tao picked up a copy of An Actor Prepares and began studying systematically.

She thought that if acting skills were divided into four levels: beginner, intermediate, advanced, and master, then reaching an intermediate level should be enough.

That way, she wouldn’t keep showing such an annoying, dejected expression in front of Xiaocheng.

After meeting with two psychologists to inquire about Chi Xiaocheng’s condition, she returned to her room to sleep.

Watching her retreating back, Dr. Chen and Dr. Lin exchanged glances, both showing a trace of concern.

“This girl has a minor issue too,” Dr. Chen said, taking off his white gloves with a helpless look in his eyes.

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Dr. Lin nodded. “It’s been almost a week since we asked her to decide whether to awaken Miss Chi. This can’t just be explained by her being slow.”

Dr. Chen: “Actually, both of us know. I’m wondering if we should talk to Miss Su about her condition too.”

Dr. Lin naturally understood Su Tao’s current state. The Su Tao she had first met was confident and decisive. But after experiencing Chi Xiaocheng’s death, she seemed to have lost all confidence.

She began to dislike herself, becoming hesitant in everything she did. On one hand, she didn’t want Chi Xiaocheng to get hurt; on the other, she wanted to return to their former relationship.

She didn’t know how to achieve the outcome she desired.

As psychologists, guiding Su Tao a little wouldn’t be a problem.

But according to Young Master Si Chen’s plan….

‘Let her keep struggling.’

Like an inflating balloon, the bigger the pressure, the better.

So she glanced sideways and said calmly to Dr. Chen, “Let’s not interfere too much. Just do our jobs. If it backfires, we’ll just cause more trouble for the young masters. Besides, this isn’t something we can take full responsibility for.”

Dr. Chen pressed his lips together and sighed. “You’re right.”

But the worry between his brows didn’t lessen.

Chi Xiaocheng was already a headache of a patient. He had a vague feeling that this Miss Su Tao was also about to become… not quite normal.