Peach-Orange! – Chapter 463 – Mutual Testing

Something felt just a tiny bit off.

Chi Xiaocheng glanced at Luo Ying, feeling a strange sense of incongruity.

This incongruity wasn’t because of what Luo Ying said, or because her current concerned inquiries felt off.

It was precisely because what she said felt too right that it created a sense of incongruity.

There was an inexplicable sense of harmony, which also blended well with her own approachable demeanor.

Luo Ying seemed to notice Chi Xiaocheng’s oddness and pressed, “What’s wrong? Uh, if it’s not something easy to talk about, then forget it.”

“It’s not that, either.” Chi Xiaocheng’s mind stirred, and she let out a melancholic sigh, beginning her act. “Actually, it’s because of that News Club matter. Su Tao seems to have misunderstood that there’s something going on between me and Dongfang Yang.”

“Ah?” Luo Ying looked bewildered, though her expression remained composed.

“You find it strange too, right?” Chi Xiaocheng was utterly speechless. “My devotion to Tao-Tao is absolute. If I had to force a relationship with Dongfang Yang, it would at most be a sibling one. After these rumors spread….”

Chi Xiaocheng clenched her small fist. “After these rumors spread, I don’t know who’s been stirring the pot around Tao-Tao, but now it seems like she’s started to doubt my feelings for her. How infuriating!”

“People like that really deserve to have sons without assholes in the future!” Luo Ying also sounded indignant. “And then?”

Chi Xiaocheng continued, “And then there’s no ‘and then.’ Now I’m in a bit of a dilemma. If I try too hard to prove myself, won’t it just make Tao-Tao’s misunderstanding even deeper?

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“Besides, I like Tao-Tao so much, yet she actually suspects me. I really don’t know if it’s because she doesn’t like me anymore that she’d think this way.”

Chi Xiaocheng had already lost count of how many sighs she’d let out, her face full of the gloom that comes after venting one’s thoughts.

Seeing a thoughtful look flash across Luo Ying’s face, Chi Xiaocheng glanced sideways and asked, “Sister Luo Ying, how’s your relationship with Tao-Tao these days? Could you help me gather some information?”

“Huh?” Luo Ying was stunned. “Me?”

Chi Xiaocheng nodded vigorously. “Yes. Right now, Tao-Tao seems to be putting on a front. She’s not really willing to be honest with me or show her true feelings. Like last night, when I went to sleep with her, she didn’t say anything.

“Normally, she’d use her tongue when she kisses me, but last night she was super perfunctory, I tell you.”

“Stop, stop, stop!” Luo Ying quickly cut off Chi Xiaocheng before she could continue. “I’m here to listen to you vent, not to eat your dog food. Don’t start talking about your affectionate moments again. I’m already single since forever, and now you’re trying to feed me dog food?”

“You’re so beautiful; finding a partner should be simple, right?”

“I’m not as pretty as you, and besides, I’ve never been that interested in boys anyway. I find them all so immature.”

“What about girls?”

“They’d have to be as cute as your type.” Luo Ying answered helplessly, then waved her hand to steer the conversation back on track. “Alright, alright, no more digressions. You want me to gather information for you? That really doesn’t seem right. You’re my friend, and Su Tao is also my friend.

“As a friend, how could I betray either of you!”

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Luo Ying’s expression turned serious. Being a two-faced informant is something we just don’t do.

“But… but…” Chi Xiaocheng looked as if she was about to cry from anxiety. “But I really don’t know much about the people around Tao-Tao! I never paid much attention to her social circle before. Who would have thought she’d actually suspect me!”

Seeing Chi Xiaocheng on the verge of tears, Luo Ying’s heart softened considerably. “At most, I can help you ask about the situation. I won’t do more than that. And also, you two shouldn’t suspect each other; that will only drive you further apart.”

She was a year older than Chi Xiaocheng and now took on the role of a wise big sister. “Although relationships are supposed to deepen through conflicts and contradictions, once the seed of doubt is planted, it can grow into something very serious if nurtured.

“Xiaocheng, I think you should try to have more faith in Su Tao.”

Chi Xiaocheng nodded obediently. “Then, Sister Luo Ying, what do you think I should do?”

Luo Ying rubbed her chin. “That depends on what you plan to do.”

Chi Xiaocheng said seriously, “I want to confirm whether Tao-Tao really doesn’t like me anymore, which is why she suspects me.”

Upon hearing this, Luo Ying raised an eyebrow.

She felt an inexplicable sense of smoothness?

She was Su Tao’s mole, and her current goal was… well, those who know, know.

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But she hadn’t expected Chi Xiaocheng to be so adept at playing along, almost handing her exactly what she wanted to hear.

After a momentary daze, Luo Ying’s mind quickly started turning. She beckoned Chi Xiaocheng closer.

Chi Xiaocheng glanced at the twin duo who seemed to be gaming but had actually muted themselves and were secretly watching her.

So she moved closer to Luo Ying.

The young girl then leaned in close to her ear, lowering her voice. “There is one method, but I’m not sure if it’s a good one.”

“Hmm?” Chi Xiaocheng raised an eyebrow. “Let’s hear it.”

“Right now, you’re being misunderstood as being with Dongfang Yang, right? I say, you should team up with Dongfang Yang and put on another act!”

“Put on another act?”

“Exactly!” Luo Ying nodded, her voice becoming a bit more enticing. “You pretend to go on a date with Dongfang Yang or do something together, then intentionally let Su Tao see it, or have photos leaked so she finds out. Based on her reaction, you’ll basically know whether she still likes you or not.”

“This….” Chi Xiaocheng’s face showed hesitation. “Isn’t this bad? What if the misunderstanding deepens?”

“Silly!” Luo Ying tapped Chi Xiaocheng on the head. “If it deepens, doesn’t that prove it’s not a misunderstanding anymore? That would mean Su Tao really might not like you as much as before!

“On the other hand, if Su Tao confirms this matter but then confronts you publicly or seeks you out privately to talk, wouldn’t that be a perfect opportunity to clear up the misunderstanding?

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“Once the misunderstanding is cleared up, your relationship will definitely deepen.”

Although the method was ordinary, one had to admit Luo Ying had some brains. The solution she offered along the conversation was very effective.

As long as this plan was carried out, giving the two a chance to talk privately and lay everything out, the misunderstanding would definitely be resolved.

Chi Xiaocheng also put on a “Let’s do it!” expression and said to Luo Ying, “Then let’s do as you say, Sister Luo Ying. In a few days, Dongfang Yang has a banquet. I’ll intentionally go with Dongfang Yang and then see how Tao-Tao reacts.”

“That’s the way!”

Luo Ying held out her palm and gave Chi Xiaocheng a gentle high-five.

As she turned away, a slightly peculiar smile curled on her lips.

And Chi Xiaocheng, likewise, as Luo Ying turned away, her gaze became profound.

The act of being helpless and seeking help vanished in that instant.

“As expected, this girl is guiding the conversation. Probably, she’s also quite close with Tao-Tao.” Chi Xiaocheng snorted silently.

“System, do you think Luo Ying could be related to the World Will, or perhaps, is she someone sent by that young lady?”