Peach-Orange! – Chapter 329 – Liking Her, Gradually Unable to Resist

At the same time, Chi Xiaocheng was still sitting on Su Tao’s bed, pondering how to further increase Su Tao’s affection for her.

She had given the Status Glasses to Si Chen.

But even without wearing them, she knew that Su Tao’s status undoubtedly still included the words “Gender Perception.”

How to eliminate this stubborn perception of hers was the problem Chi Xiaocheng was currently contemplating.

“These past few days, Tao-Tao hasn’t shown any signs of Darkening like Si Chen mentioned. Instead, she’s been acting as normal as before and hasn’t seemed too anxious about my memories.

“It feels like if we want to raise the affection level further, this ‘Gender Perception’ is a hurdle we must overcome.

“Even if the priority was to increase possessiveness, at this point, we should start thinking about how to boost the affection level based on ‘liking.'”

Chi Xiaocheng murmured these words in a voice so soft only she could hear.

What puzzled her was why Su Tao still hadn’t come out after so long.

But then again, while she was asleep, Tao-Tao might have been massaging her the whole time. She had already finished bathing, but Su Tao hadn’t washed herself yet.

If she was taking her time, that was normal, right?

Of course, what she didn’t know was that Su Tao, whom she thought was completely normal, was currently in the bathroom, caught in a strange internal struggle.

Kneeling on the floor with her knees slightly bent, leaning against the edge of the bathtub, her expression kept shifting.

With Chi Xiaocheng no longer here, she could think more calmly.

Su Tao realized that she liked Chi Xiaocheng even more than before.

Previously, she had only been unable to resist her lips.

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But now….

Her smooth skin, the comfortable sensation of touching her, the faint, refreshing citrus scent that wafted over when they were close….

Would the bathwater after Xiaocheng used it also smell like oranges?

Su Tao’s face flushed slightly, feeling ashamed of the thoughts in her head.

She raised her hand and lightly slapped her own cheek.

“Su Tao, Su Tao, that’s enough!

“Sneaking kisses while Xiaocheng is asleep is one thing, but now you’re even thinking about this kind of stuff? No wonder Si Chen and Dongfang Yang both said you’re not like your old self anymore.”

Su Tao took a deep breath and turned the shower back on.

Decision made! No more perverted thoughts! She’d take a quick shower so Xiaocheng wouldn’t have to wait too long!

She tied up her hair and turned on the shower again.

The steam that had yet to dissipate once again filled the bathroom. As the towel slipped off, only the faint outline of her curvaceous figure could be seen.

But halfway through washing, she still couldn’t resist.

Her index finger dipped lightly into the bathtub water.

“Bitter soap smell….”

Her voice sounded slightly disappointed.

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By the time Su Tao finished changing and stepped out of the bathroom, Chi Xiaocheng was already back to reading novels on her phone.

Glancing at the freshly bathed girl who still seemed to be steaming slightly, Chi Xiaocheng calmly averted her gaze.

‘Sigh… still just a block of wood in the end.’

No wonder she was so blunt about bathing together.

Straightforward people are honest, while scheming ones are full of tricks.

Su Tao walked over to Chi Xiaocheng and naturally picked up the hairdryer. “Xiaocheng, scoot closer. I’ll dry your hair.”

“Okay~”

Chi Xiaocheng shifted slightly, her eyes still on her phone.

Bored, Su Tao casually struck up a conversation. “What are you reading, Xiaocheng? You seem really into novels lately.”

“Yeah,” Chi Xiaocheng put down her phone and spoke slowly. “Lying in bed all the time is boring. I want to find a side job to earn some money. I can’t keep relying on Tao-Tao forever.

“Remember what I said before? I actually thought about writing novels. If I can make money from it, then Tao-Tao won’t have to work so hard.”

The look in Chi Xiaocheng’s eyes when she lifted her gaze was so well-behaved that Su Tao felt warmth in her heart.

The girl couldn’t help but smile as she gently smoothed Chi Xiaocheng’s hair. “I remember back when you earned 200 yuan from writing a novel. You were so happy back then.”

“That was just me being naive.”

In truth, Chi Xiaocheng also remembered what Su Tao was talking about. Having merged with the original Xiaocheng’s memories, she knew it very well.

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In high school, the original Xiaocheng had been withdrawn and friendless. Left alone with her thoughts, she enjoyed reading all kinds of stories and eventually got the idea to write a novel.

But the naive original Xiaocheng was tricked by an online editor into posting on a shady website. After writing 100,000 words, she was given a measly 200 yuan.

Later, due to leaked personal information, she was even scammed out of 300 yuan.

Writing novels was a grueling job. No days off for 365 days a year, having to write extra chapters even during holidays while everyone else was celebrating. Chi Xiaocheng had no intention of doing that.

Writing novels wasn’t even as good as delivering takeout.

She was just using it as an excuse to explain the money she earned through her hacking skills so she could give it to Su Tao.

That way, Su Tao wouldn’t have to work so hard.

That was her reasoning, but Su Tao had a different perspective.

Chi Xiaocheng only felt the hand on her head grow even gentler. “I’m really happy you think that way, but I still hope you can rely on me a little more. If your health isn’t good, don’t worry about these things. I’ll figure out a way to make money.

“Besides, you’re my little sister. If Chi Song knew you were thinking like this, he’d say the same thing as me.”

‘If the sky falls, there’s still your brother to hold it up.’

Su Tao herself didn’t have much money and mostly freeloaded off Dongfang Yang.

But Chi Song still sent living expenses from time to time. Otherwise, the cost of Chi Xiaocheng’s nutritional meals would have run out long ago.

Chi Xiaocheng said, “Well, I’m just sitting around anyway. Might as well give it a try.”

“Alright, I actually have an idea too.” Su Tao rubbed her chin. “I’ve been learning to draw lately. If Xiaocheng writes a novel, I can practice by drawing characters or even making comics based on it.”

She had been dabbling in many things but couldn’t decide what to focus on.

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Drawing would also help deepen her relationship with Xiaocheng.

But these words made Chi Xiaocheng’s smile stiffen slightly.

‘I wasn’t actually planning to write a novel….’

After some vague responses and quick topic changes, Chi Xiaocheng finally had her hair dried and was carried back to the hospital room by Su Tao.

Tucked under the blankets, with the nurse called in to change the IV drip, Su Tao sat by the bed chatting with her until she fell asleep.

Only then did she turn off the lights and prepare to leave.

But under the moonlight, that peaceful, adorable little face was too much to resist. Su Tao bent down and lightly kissed Chi Xiaocheng’s cheek.

“Goodnight, Xiaocheng. Once you recover your memories in a few days, we can stay together forever.”

With reluctance, Su Tao left the room, unaware that a girl nearly invisible in the darkness was watching her leave with an amused expression.

Her gaze then fell on Chi Xiaocheng, lying in bed.

“So, after that hypnotist arrives… do you plan to recover your memories?”

Chi Xiaocheng opened her eyes and touched the spot where Su Tao had kissed her.

“Even when I’m asleep, she sneaks a kiss. It seems Tao-Tao really does like me to the point of no return.”

Then, her pink lips curled into a smile full of anticipation.

“If Tao-Tao stays like this for the next few days… I think I already have my answer.”