Peach-Orange! – Chapter 317 – Self-Deprecation, the Beginning of Yandere

‘Si Chen likes Xiaocheng.’

‘For three whole months, Xiaocheng will need constant care. And because of her amnesia, she might fall for someone other than me.’

‘At Si Chen’s hospital, wouldn’t he take advantage of the situation?’

‘Wouldn’t he seize this chance to win Xiaocheng’s favor?’

‘He could even manipulate the doctors there, improving his image through daily interactions. With his background in psychology, he could easily guide Xiaocheng into liking him. It’s entirely possible!’

‘Even though he protected Xiaocheng this time, doesn’t that also highlight his feelings for her?’

Overwhelming unease pressed down on Su Tao, and in turn, she pressed the doctor before her.

Both were hospitals, both offered treatment, but she trusted Professor Su and Dongfang Yang more.

The nurses exchanged uneasy glances, some even startled by the half-dried blood on Su Tao’s clothes, all hesitantly looking to the lead doctor for direction.

After just three seconds of hesitation, the doctor sighed and nodded. “Then let’s go to Great Sun Hospital. Young Master Dongfang and Young Master Si Chen are friends, so it should be fine.

“Besides, the patient needs treatment immediately. We can’t delay any longer.”

With the decision made, the ambulance quickly left the estate. Su Tao’s phone buzzed incessantly with messages, but she couldn’t bring herself to look at them.

Sitting by the temporary hospital bed, she gently held Chi Xiaocheng’s cold hand.

She wanted to share her warmth.

She didn’t want her to feel alone.

She wanted to silently apologize, to let her feel her heart.

Why had she gone to the airport to pick up Dongfang Yang in the first place?

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Why had she planned to discuss Xiaocheng’s condition and memory recovery ahead of time?

That taxi had been driving normally. Why had she let that strange stranger inside?

Even if she’d fought that person in the car, even if there’d been an accident, even if she’d been injured and hospitalized, wouldn’t that have been a thousand times better than Xiaocheng lying here critically injured?

And why was it always Xiaocheng who got hurt, never her?

‘Su Tao! Xiaocheng keeps getting hurt because of you! Why are you the one walking away unscathed?!’

Boundless self-blame plunged Su Tao into emotional turmoil.

Guilt welled up endlessly in her heart.

Holding that hand, she even wondered, if she had to keep Xiaocheng in her sight at all times, would she stay safe?

Every time, it was some unexpected accident she couldn’t prevent.

If she just locked Xiaocheng by her side, protected her herself, would she never get hurt again?

Once the thought emerged, it became hard to suppress.

Keeping Xiaocheng close would keep her safe.

Eliminating all threats would keep her safe.

But controlling Xiaocheng was wrong. That would make her angry. She had to make Xiaocheng cling to her willingly.

Like before.

Make Xiaocheng… become a yandere again!

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Round and round, she returned to the starting point.

But this time, Su Tao’s gaze was crystal clear.

Unlike the pain and avoidance she’d felt toward Chi Xiaocheng’s yandere tendencies before, now she longed for it. She even craved for Xiaocheng to return to that state.

Only then would Xiaocheng never leave her again.

Staring at Chi Xiaocheng’s peaceful, unconscious face, Su Tao suddenly recalled the “last words” Xiaocheng had spoken when shot by the sniper:

—”I hope your eyes will only see me.”

Thinking of this, Su Tao burst into laughter. “Heh… hahahaha!”

So this was the loneliness and pain Xiaocheng had endured back then.

‘So the me who ran away was that ugly and pathetic.’

‘Su Tao, oh Su Tao, you’re not just despicable, you’re downright wretched!’

‘What was once within easy reach, what could’ve been yours if you’d just reached out… you went out of your way to escape it.’

‘And now, here you are, begging like a dog for Xiaocheng to love you like she once did!’

Her clear eyes once again filled with obsession.

Her laughter filled the ambulance. The nurses glanced at her, then quickly looked away.

Only the lead doctor, observing Su Tao’s shifting expressions and increasingly deranged state, hesitated before finally messaging Si Chen about Su Tao’s condition.

A “ding” sounded. This time from Su Tao’s phone.

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Dongfang Yang had sent multiple messages, the exclamation marks conveying his shock at the situation.

Clearly, Si Chen had told him about the incident at the estate.

The latest messages caught her eye:

Dongfang Yang: “I’ve already prepped the doctors. When will you arrive?”

Dongfang Yang: “What are Xiaocheng’s exact symptoms? Can you connect me with the ambulance doctor? I’ll have Professor Su coordinate with them to prepare.”

Dongfang Yang: “Also, are you okay? If Xiaocheng’s hurt, you can’t collapse. We’re counting on you to take care of her.”

Dongfang Yang: “Don’t worry about Chu Lingfeng and Si Zhenliu. How dare they bully you and Xiaocheng like this? I’ll handle it!”

Message after message poured in, each radiating an indescribable sense of security.

Particularly the line “counting on you to take care of Xiaocheng” comforted Su Tao deeply.

This was why Dongfang Yang was dependable. He’d promised not to pursue Xiaocheng before her memories returned, and now, even with Xiaocheng injured, he hadn’t tried to exploit the situation to gain favor.

A real man!

Unlike Si Chen.

Hmph…!

Su Tao quickly typed replies to Dongfang Yang’s questions, then added: “Is Dr. Chen back too?”

Dongfang Yang: “He’s back, but why do you need him? Xiaocheng’s memory issues can only be addressed after she’s physically recovered.”

Su Tao typed: “I don’t want to wait anymore.”

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Dongfang Yang: “Whether you want to or not, we have to wait until Xiaocheng wakes up, recovers somewhat, and stabilizes emotionally. Memory treatment is a slow process. It’s the only way to avoid causing her pain.”

“No need for slow… never mind. I’ll explain when we get to the hospital.”

After sending this, Su Tao put her phone away.

She’d made up her mind.

No more waiting.

Why bother with half a year of treatment for Xiaocheng’s memories to return properly?

Why bother with three years to “cure” Xiaocheng’s yandere tendencies?

Why cure them at all?

‘If Xiaocheng stops being a yandere, how will she keep loving me?’

She couldn’t wait another second.

She wanted Xiaocheng’s memories back now! So they could be together!

Eliminate all uncertainties. Only then could they be together, safely and forever.

Love and affection remained frozen in obsession, but Su Tao’s possessiveness was visibly escalating.

Yet Chi Xiaocheng, unconscious on the hospital bed, knew none of this.

Su Tao was advancing toward the 90% possessiveness Xiaocheng had hoped for… and perhaps even surpassing it.