Peach-Orange! – Chapter 407 – Yandere Xiaocheng’s Limited-Time Return

Chi Xiaocheng knew.

She had regained her past memories and was well aware that she should reject Su Tao, using her still-recovering emotions as an excuse to prolong the push-and-pull.

She knew she shouldn’t accept this confession.

Waiting for the next one would be fine.

Rejecting it now could prevent unforeseen consequences, stoke Su Tao’s possessiveness, and keep the World’s Will from targeting her and Su Tao. If she followed the plan and remained patient, she could still end up with Tao-Tao later.

But….

But still!

Faced with that sincerity, with the confession she had longed for countless times, she truly couldn’t hold back any longer.

She loved Tao-Tao more than anyone else.

Her only selfish desire across countless cycles of reincarnation was to be with Tao-Tao.

Every memory before death was filled with the wish to be with Tao-Tao, to free her from the grasp of the World’s Will.

This emotion—

This endless wait spanning countless days and nights—

How could she possibly refuse?!

Impulsiveness arises from emotions that cannot be suppressed.

A response poured out like an outburst.

Tears falling drop by drop.

The tiptoeing of her feet.

And that deep, lingering kiss.

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The subconscious emotions could no longer be restrained, just like the way Chi Xiaocheng was responding now.

A deep kiss.

A pledge of love.

It wasn’t until the moon hung high in the sky, its light fully bathing the two of them, that Chi Xiaocheng and Su Tao slowly pulled apart.

Both were slightly breathless, their chests rising and falling, beads of sweat from their excitement still visible on their foreheads. They gazed at each other, shy but unwilling to look away.

Even after such deep intimacy, Su Tao’s hands were still trembling, her emotions far from calm.

She took a step forward, pulling Chi Xiaocheng into a tight embrace, savoring the warmth and softness of the girl in her arms before speaking excitedly, “Xiaocheng, I… I’m so happy. Do you know how long I’ve waited for this moment?”

Her voice shook slightly, as if she was desperately holding back tears. “Your emotions haven’t fully recovered, and your memories are still patchy… I was really… really afraid you’d say you still only see me as a sister.

“I was so scared this might just be another dream….

“But you said yes… I’m really, really happy!”

The tears could no longer be held back. Even Su Tao, who had endured so much over these past months, finally broke down.

She had weathered countless hardships with strength.

But this time, her tears were from overwhelming joy.

Chi Xiaocheng was no different.

She, too, had longed to be with Su Tao.

It was precisely because of that desire that she had acted on impulse this time.

But….

After the impulsiveness came a sobering, bitter calm.

Love… what a simple yet complicated word.

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A mere nod could have bound them together forever, yet because of the World’s Will, even confessing her feelings had been impossible.

But now….

As the heat in her mind faded, Chi Xiaocheng’s smile gradually turned bittersweet.

Now that she had accepted the confession….

Now that she and Tao-Tao had officially entered a romantic relationship….

Did that mean… she would die soon?

Or at least, die for a while?

Chi Xiaocheng thought of the shoddy scarecrow she had bought.

That wasn’t true death. She still had a chance to revive. Logically, she shouldn’t fear death. As long as she trusted Tao-Tao, there would be another opportunity.

But now that she had accepted the confession….

She was afraid.

Now that they were finally together, she didn’t want to lose this relationship.

On one side, blissful fulfillment.

On the other, fear and conflict over the World’s Will.

Her mind was a mess.

Even when Su Tao held her shoulders and pulled her out of the embrace, the bitterness at the corners of her lips remained.

The girl wiped Chi Xiaocheng’s tears in confusion. “What’s wrong, Xiaocheng? Did I hug you too tightly? Did I hurt you?”

Why would she wear such a bitter smile in such a beautiful moment of togetherness?

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It made the tears of joy seem complicated.

Chi Xiaocheng immediately activated her Intermediate Acting Skills, forcing a smile. “No, it’s just… thinking about how far we’ve come, it really hasn’t been easy.”

“Not easy?”

Su Tao was taken aback, not quite understanding why Chi Xiaocheng would say that.

She could understand why she felt that way.

But Xiaocheng had lost her memories, and her emotions hadn’t fully recovered. Her feelings for Su Tao weren’t as intense yet. Tonight’s acceptance might have just been a spur-of-the-moment decision.

Wait a minute—

Could it be….

Su Tao’s breath hitched. “Xiaocheng… have your emotions recovered?”

Her words came out slightly rushed.

Now that they were together, there was no need to keep pretending, right?

Chi Xiaocheng pressed her lips together, revealing a faint smile as she nodded gently. “Yes. Right when Tao-Tao confessed to me… I remembered everything.”

The corners of her lips curled into a slightly twisted smile, accompanied by eyes that had turned eerie, glowing with a crimson vertical slit.

And then came the tone Su Tao was familiar with, yet one that still sent a shiver down her spine.

“But now that Tao-Tao has confessed to me… from now on, you’re only allowed— no, forever only allowed to love me, okay~?”

Hearing that coquettish yet undeniably deranged tone, Su Tao trembled all over.

‘She’s back! It’s all back!’

That slightly unsettling smile, those strange yet mesmerizing vertical pupils that sent a thrill of fear through her whenever their gazes met.

Though something felt slightly off, a little unnatural, this was still the same yandere Xiaocheng from before!

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Yes, only this version of Xiaocheng would keep her eyes on Su Tao forever.

Si Chen, Dongfang Yang, or anyone else who liked Xiaocheng! None of them could interfere with their love!

This time, facing the yandere, Su Tao didn’t run or reject her. Instead, she responded with utmost seriousness, “Xiaocheng, this time… I will never let go of your hand again!”

And her eyes would only ever be on Xiaocheng.

Seeing how utterly thrilled the girl was, Chi Xiaocheng couldn’t help but feel amused inside.

‘It’s been so long since I last pretended to be a yandere.’

‘I hope this sudden performance doesn’t seem too out of place.’

Su Tao glanced at her watch. “It’s only 7 o’clock now. The amusement park is still open for a little while longer. Should we… stay a bit longer?”

Before them stretched a tranquil lake, the sky and moon reflected on its surface, their cool light rippling outward in gentle rings.

A breeze brushed past, stirring delicate ripples across the water, shattering the moon’s reflection into scattered silver scales that shimmered atop the pale, moonlit surface.

Spring had arrived, breathing life into everything. The chirping of insects surrounded them, as if celebrating the union of the two.

With no one else around, it was the perfect place for an intimate rendezvous.

And solitude was the most beautiful form of affection.

The wind brushed against Chi Xiaocheng’s face, tousling her hair as she nodded softly, her heart still tangled in complicated emotions. “Then let’s stay a little longer. Should we go to the pavilion on the other side of the lake?”

“No need, the grass here is fine.”

Su Tao pulled Chi Xiaocheng to the lakeside, sitting down on a clean patch of grass.

She drew her legs in slightly and patted the spot beside her.

“Sit next to you?” Chi Xiaocheng tilted her head. “But… I want to sit in Tao-Tao’s lap.”