Peach-Orange! – Chapter 333 – The Answer Without Regret

Dongfang Wen smiled confidently. “Of course it’s possible. Don’t underestimate hypnotists.

“When it comes to memory, as long as I can understand which parts Xiaocheng is missing and which parts she cares about, the more specific, the more I can achieve during hypnosis.

“Through topic-guided suggestions, I can manipulate her subconscious thoughts, thereby achieving the goal of ‘making her think as I direct during hypnosis.'”

You must know, truly high-level hypnosis means absolute obedience.

Some hypnosis depicted in comics and anime may seem exaggerated, but much of the inspiration comes from reality.

Even in imagination, people cannot conceive of things beyond their cognition.

Dongfang Wen’s words, however, made Su Tao’s breathing quicken. “So, you mean it’s possible to make Xiaocheng only recall happy memories and not the painful ones?”

“Yes.”

Dongfang Wen nodded lightly.

Others might not be able to do it, but he was confident. “Of course, the prerequisite is that I know Xiaocheng well enough, and she must not have any guard up against me. Once she becomes wary, her subconscious will resist me.

“I think you understand what I mean. You can choose, but the outcome depends on the person being hypnotized.”

He would guide Chi Xiaocheng, but not everyone is easily guided.

Having an additional choice can change a person’s mindset.

Hoping for happiness and forgetting pain is human nature.

Dongfang Wen watched as Su Tao stopped in the middle of the hallway, lowering her head in struggle.

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But to his surprise, Su Tao rejected his proposal. “Professor Dongfang, there’s no need to consider whether the memories are happy or painful. Please restore all of Xiaocheng’s memories!”

She had agonized over this choice countless times.

Now that it was time to submit the answer, why still ponder right and wrong?

‘Only a complete Xiaocheng is the Xiaocheng I love.’

‘The pathological Xiaocheng is the one who loves me too.’

No wonder this girl had caught the attention of that brat Dongfang Yang. This quality was truly rare.

After all, everything he had said along the way was laced with psychological suggestions.

Dongfang Wen: “Then, Xiaotao, tell me more about Xiaocheng, including her personality traits. The more detailed, the better.”

“No problem.” Su Tao nodded seriously. Instead of taking Dongfang Wen to Chi Xiaocheng’s hospital room, she led him to a guest lounge.

She poured water and made tea.

At the same time, she said, “Xiaocheng has a dual personality. Most of the time, she’s very innocent and sensible, a bit silly, easily led astray, and doesn’t play mind games. ‘Naive’ and ‘weak’ describe her perfectly.

“Since childhood, she’s never had a single scheming bone in her body.

“But her other side is very extreme, even pathological!”

Worried that Dongfang Wen might not understand, Su Tao kindly explained what a “yandere” was.

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Then, she recounted every detail of Chi Xiaocheng’s experiences.

Including the rooftop incident, the dark room, suicidal thoughts, arguments, and all kinds of conflicts.

She held nothing back, revealing even more to Dongfang Wen than she had to Si Chen.

She had little room left to retreat and didn’t want to wait any longer. She could sense the genuine skill of this master before her, and this was her long-decided, all-or-nothing gamble.

However, after listening, Dongfang Wen’s expression was no longer as relaxed as before.

Su Tao asked in confusion, “What’s wrong, Professor Dongfang? Is there a problem?”

Dongfang Wen shook his head lightly. “There’s no issue with what you’ve said, and I understand it all. It’s just that, personally, I feel a sense of fragmentation.”

“Fragmentation?”

Dongfang Wen smiled and nodded. “Just an old man’s intuition. Don’t mind it. Let’s go see Xiaocheng. Hypnosis can’t start immediately. I need some time to befriend her.”

“Okay.”

Su Tao nodded, but as she stood up, she turned to ask Dongfang Wen, “Professor Dongfang, do you need to rest first?”

“No need, no need.” Dongfang Wen laughed. “This past hour was just listening to your stories. I’m not tired at all. If anything, I’m very interested in Xiaocheng. Cases like yours are rare.”

“Then please follow me.”

But as soon as they stood, the door was flung open. “You old fraud, you lied to me! I searched your hotel room for the hypnosis tools you mentioned, but all I found was a yo-yo!”

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It was Dongfang Yang, who had returned, fists clenched in obvious anger.

Dongfang Wen waved his hand meaningfully, unbothered by the rudeness. Calmly, he said, “Kid, you still don’t get it. Most objects can serve as tools for hypnosis. Pocket watches and such are just aids for beginners.

“And you dare question the yo-yo? Haven’t you watched Love Apartment?”

Dongfang Yang: “So you can use a yo-yo for treatment?”

Dongfang Wen: “No, but I’m the Firepower Elder King. I like playing with this thing when I’m bored.”

Taking the yo-yo, Dongfang Wen patted his grandnephew’s shoulder. “Alright, you just got back. Rest first. I still need to meet Xiaocheng.”

“Tch! I’m coming with you.”

The three took the elevator and soon arrived on the fifth floor.

As soon as the elevator doors opened, Su Tao stepped out first and immediately bumped into another small figure.

Their eyes met, and a hint of tension arose between them.

Su Tao was wary of this potential rival.

Fang Ning, on the other hand, was demanding to know why Su Tao had let Chi Xiaocheng end up in the hospital again.

Su Tao hadn’t even noticed when Fang Ning had come to visit Chi Xiaocheng, nor did she understand how Fang Ning knew Chi Xiaocheng was hospitalized again.

Before she could speak, Fang Ning sidestepped to let the three exit the elevator.

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Then, she bowed respectfully to Dongfang Yang. “Good morning, Brother Dongfang~”

Dongfang Yang gave a faint smile. “Good morning to you too, Little Fang Ning. Here to visit Xiaocheng?”

“Yes, I just found out Sister Xiaocheng was hospitalized again. But she seems to be in good spirits, so I’m relieved.” Fang Ning stepped into the elevator, not lingering. “There’s still some work at the cat café, so I’ll head back first. Bye~”

With that, she pressed the button, her eyes seemingly never acknowledging Su Tao.

The brief encounter didn’t delay the trio.

But Dongfang Wen, stroking his white beard, watched Su Tao’s back thoughtfully.

They walked straight ahead, turned a corner, and soon arrived at Chi Xiaocheng’s hospital room.

Su Tao asked, “Should we all go in together?”

Dongfang Wen shook his head lightly. “A crowd can create invisible pressure. Bringing me in together might make her feel like she’s being interrogated, which would make her uneasy. And first impressions are crucial for making friends. Wait outside for now.”

He knocked three times on the door, each knock growing slightly louder.

Making friends and lowering the other’s guard isn’t a strict prerequisite for hypnosis.

In Dongfang Wen’s eyes, hypnosis was just one part of the treatment.

And the treatment had already begun the moment he knocked.