Peach-Orange! – Chapter 395 – The Hunter and the Prey

By the time they arrived at the amusement park, it was already 12:30 in the afternoon.

Chi Xiaocheng still remembered that Dongfang Yang had mentioned last time that this amusement park was newly opened by their Dongfang family. Now, looking at it from the outside, not only were the facilities new and the environment excellent, but because it had just opened and was still in its novelty phase, the crowd was truly massive.

Even the line for ticket inspection was a small, long queue.

Su Tao, who had originally wanted to quietly enjoy their time alone together, was stunned. “There are so many people! Is this newly opened amusement park really this popular?”

Chi Xiaocheng looked into the distance and saw a sign at the ticket inspection area that read, “Present your ticket stub to receive a free gift.”

She couldn’t help but stroke her chin. “You know how Dongfang Yang runs his businesses. It’s basically like charity. The tickets online aren’t expensive, and maybe it’s also because of the novelty factor?”

Plus, it was the weekend, so there were bound to be more families and couples.

Su Tao took a deep breath. “Xiaocheng, hold my hand tight. Don’t get lost.”

She had already mentally prepared for this amusement park trip as if it were a major battle!

With so many people around, Xiaocheng might get lost.

And with everyone packed together, what if someone secretly tried to take advantage of Xiaocheng?

But after being held by the hand the entire way, Chi Xiaocheng felt like her palm was about to sweat.

She chuckled helplessly. “Alright, Tao-Tao, no need to be so nervous. Let’s take the VIP channel over there. That’s one of our privileges, you know.”

The amusement park’s official ticket website did sell VIP tickets directly, but they were very, very expensive.

Most people wouldn’t choose to buy them just for the sake of a ticket and some perks.

So when the crowd saw Chi Xiaocheng and Su Tao enter the VIP channel, they didn’t react much beyond admiring how pretty the two girls were.

Their first stop after entering the amusement park was to head straight for the best lunch spot there.

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Neither of them had eaten yet, and they needed energy to play.

However, as they passed by a self-service handmade restaurant, Su Tao tugged at Chi Xiaocheng’s arm again.

“What’s wrong, Tao-Tao?”

Su Tao thought for a moment. “How about we cook our own meal?”

There were actually quite a few of these self-service kitchens outside, fully stocked with ingredients and equipped with all the necessary cooking tools. They catered to people who enjoyed cooking but lacked the right conditions, or even those too lazy to wash dishes.

Or, for those who wanted to experiment with some brand-new dark cuisine.

Naturally, these self-service kitchens required payment.

Su Tao just hadn’t expected the amusement park to have such facilities.

Since the Supreme VIP tickets made it free, compared to the overpriced restaurants in the amusement park, she’d rather cook herself.

An idea struck her, and she said to Chi Xiaocheng, “Xiaocheng, how about I teach you how to cook?”

Chi Xiaocheng smiled helplessly. “Tao-Tao, don’t underestimate me. If it’s just home-style dishes, I’ve already learned how to make them.

“It’s more about experiencing a fully-equipped kitchen, anyway. It’s free, so come on!”

Pulling Chi Xiaocheng into the self-service restaurant, the two showed their ticket stubs, and the staff member who greeted them was quickly replaced by the manager.

The manager warmly introduced the services available to them.

As Supreme VIPs, Su Tao could freely choose any ingredients, kitchenware, or kitchen she wanted.

However, there was one rule: whatever dishes they made, they either had to pack them to take away or eat them in the restaurant. They couldn’t just leave the food behind, as that would be a waste of ingredients.

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And if they ended up with dark cuisine, they’d have to deal with it themselves.

After understanding the rules, Su Tao began selecting ingredients.

Making soup would take too long, so she picked things that were simple, quick to prepare, and nutritious.

What they cooked wasn’t important.

What mattered was who they cooked it with.

Clearly, Su Tao had also realized this. After picking out the ingredients, she turned to Chi Xiaocheng and said, “Xiaocheng, could you wash two carrots and peel them for me?”

“Sure~”

A meal made together held extraordinary meaning.

The height of the kitchen counter was unexpectedly tall. Chi Xiaocheng had to stand on her tiptoes just to barely reach the faucet.

With no other choice, she brought over a small stool and stepped onto it with her white-socked feet. Now the height was just right.

But with her “clumsy” persona, she seemed a bit lost when using the peeler.

Her awkwardness was adorable.

But in reality, Su Tao had been waiting for this exact moment.

She took out an apron and stood behind Chi Xiaocheng. “Really, you didn’t even put on an apron. What if you get your clothes dirty?”

“Raise your hands.”

“Okay….”

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Chi Xiaocheng obediently raised her hands, and Su Tao quickly wrapped the apron around her small body and tied it.

Then, standing to the side and watching Chi Xiaocheng peel the carrots, she “helplessly” stepped behind her again.

“Xiaocheng, you’re so clumsy. This isn’t how you peel carrots. Be careful not to cut yourself.”

Su Tao pressed close to Chi Xiaocheng, her chest against the other girl’s back, her arms encircling Chi Xiaocheng’s sides as she took hold of both of Chi Xiaocheng’s small hands.

Softness pressed against her back.

In front of her was a hands-on cooking lesson.

Su Tao’s fingers were long and slender, with beautifully defined knuckles and joints. Chi Xiaocheng’s hands, in contrast, were small and delicate.

One large, one small, they fit together perfectly.

And because they were so close, Su Tao’s nose was practically buried in Chi Xiaocheng’s neck. Without even trying, the faint citrus scent unique to the girl drifted into Su Tao’s nose.

Upon closer inspection, one could even notice a faint blush on Chi Xiaocheng’s ears.

Su Tao curled her lips into a smile. She could feel Chi Xiaocheng’s hands stiffening slightly.

Xiaocheng was shy.

‘So cute~’

‘Hehehehe!’

‘This is exactly the reaction I wanted!’

‘The adorable Xiaocheng, flustered by intimate contact, letting me take control. Even though she keeps saying she only sees me as a sister, she still gets shy when I get close. Deep down, her affection for me makes her unable to resist.’

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‘A coy, hesitant Xiaocheng… hehehehehehe….’

Staying behind Chi Xiaocheng like this, Su Tao thoroughly enjoyed the girl’s scent before earnestly teaching her how to properly peel carrots.

Was cooking together really just about the meal?

But what Su Tao didn’t realize was that the most skilled hunters often strike in the guise of prey.

While she was earnestly teaching, she completely missed the fact that Chi Xiaocheng had been secretly enjoying herself the whole time.

‘Tao-Tao is so close….’

‘So soft… hehe….’

Only after finishing their delicious lunch did Su Tao finally declare this date a success.

Holding hands and strolling around like before? Weak.

A real date should involve sticking close!

Full and satisfied, Su Tao took the initiative to clean up the dishes. “Xiaocheng, you rest for a bit. I’ll wash the bowls.”

Chi Xiaocheng was puzzled. “Won’t the staff take care of this?”

Su Tao looked at the chopsticks Chi Xiaocheng had just used and smiled faintly. “No need to trouble them. Consider it a way to digest our food.”

Carrying the dishes into the kitchen, she quickly rinsed the plates.

But for the bowls and chopsticks Chi Xiaocheng had used, Su Tao squeezed dish soap onto them and washed them over and over again….