Peach-Orange! – Chapter 468 – Couple Set

At first, Si Chen thought the method Dr. Lin mentioned that would damage his reputation was simply portraying him, Si Chen, as an utterly vicious and cold-blooded young master who disregarded family ties for the sake of profit.

In fact, to the outside world, he did indeed have an image primarily focused on profit.

But he never expected that Dr. Lin’s method was to publicly declare that he was actually gay!

This kind of news, if pushed by interested parties, could actually spread quite easily.

Everyone loves to gossip.

Regardless of its truth, people tend to believe half of it initially.

The result was that he succeeded.

Because his reputation outside was completely ruined, the cold, profit-driven image he had in countless people’s minds also vanished.

Now, many ordinary bodyguards recruited through standard procedures had already submitted their resignations to him.

His listless spirit and energy… wasn’t it precisely because people were pointing fingers?

Chi Xiaocheng, after understanding what had happened, reached up on her tiptoes and patted Si Chen’s shoulder. “At the very least, you’ve found your true self now!”

Su Tao, who was listening nearby, saw Si Chen nod helplessly and couldn’t help but cover her mouth.

Her gaze gradually softened, and the slight hostility she had felt toward Si Chen instantly dissipated. “I’m sorry, Si Chen.”

“Huh?” Si Chen looked at Su Tao, puzzled.

The young girl’s face was full of apology. “I’m sorry, I misunderstood you before. I always suspected you might like Xiaocheng, but now….”

She sighed emotionally.

Su Tao took Chi Xiaocheng’s hand. “Si Chen, I understand you. If you like Dongfang Yang, go bravely pursue your happiness!”

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She is now a girl who likes girls.

And Si Chen is a boy who likes boys.

So Su Tao can understand!

Moreover, if Si Chen needs it, she will not hesitate to offer her assistance. It was also best if he can steal Dongfang Yang away, so that Xiaocheng won’t like Dongfang Yang anymore.

Facing the girl’s encouraging gaze, Si Chen was also speechless. He looked at Chi Xiaocheng, his eyes questioning.

Chi Xiaocheng shrugged. “Even Tao-Tao believes it. Doesn’t that mean the plan is very successful?”

“Whatever.” Si Chen gave up struggling.

Although his reputation was ruined, he no longer felt that faint, elusive sense of restraint, and it felt extremely good.

So he said to Chi Xiaocheng, “Let’s go in first. You’re not too late; the banquet hasn’t officially started yet. Everyone here is mingling. It’s a good time to change clothes first.”

“Mmhmm.”

Chi Xiaocheng nodded obediently.

After following Si Chen, she paused for a moment, then turned back to take the dazed Su Tao’s hand. “Alright, Tao-Tao, let’s go together.”

Su Tao forced a faint smile and allowed herself to be pulled along.

She actually didn’t want to go.

She really wanted to see Xiaocheng’s gown.

But it wasn’t worn for her.

Now that they were already at the banquet, was she going to watch Dongfang Yang proclaim Xiaocheng as his girlfriend in front of countless people?

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Knowing that such a thing was unbearable, why come here to see it?

To witness it?

Or to confirm it for the last time?

She recalled what she had said when parting with Luo Ying before.

She still chose to believe Chi Xiaocheng, but what could this tiny bit of trust bring her?

“Here we are.”

Amidst her wandering thoughts, Si Chen stopped in front of a single-story, standalone small flat.

“As a man, I won’t go in. Your clothes are all prepared inside. Go in and change first. Time-wise, we can squeeze out up to 40 minutes for trying on clothes.”

After saying this, he stayed outside and played on his phone.

Si Chen wasn’t the protagonist today; he was just there to prevent any possible accidents, playing the role of a protector guarding these two.

Once inside the house, Chi Xiaocheng and Su Tao saw two girls already sitting on the sofa waiting.

“Hello, you must be Miss Chi and Miss Su, right?”

The older of the two girls, who had a ponytail, stood up first. When she saw the two, she looked surprised.

The enthusiasm in her eyes was completely unconcealed.

It made Chi Xiaocheng feel a little embarrassed.

Su Tao, on the other hand, was somewhat displeased by the fervent gaze.

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But then it occurred to her: Xiaocheng already likes Dongfang Yang.

‘She doesn’t like me, so what can I say even about such a blatant gaze?’

Chi Xiaocheng asked, “You are…?”

“I’m Xia Ju,” the ponytailed girl who had spoken replied, then pointed to the girl with loose hair behind her. “This is my younger sister, Xia Kui. We were arranged by Young Master Si Chen. If you need help putting on your gowns, we can assist.”

“Are you professional maids?” Chi Xiaocheng’s eyes lit up.

Xia Ju laughed. “It’s not as exaggerated as being maids. We just handle some trivial matters for Young Master Si Chen. Would you like to see the gowns first?”

“Sure!”

The group walked toward the room. Xia Ju quickly took out a knee-length gown with a pure white base adorned with lily patterns.

The fabric was soft and comfortable, with many decorations like ribbons and bows. It was fluffy and cute like a princess dress, yet also elegant.

Chi Xiaocheng held it up in front of herself for comparison. “What do you think, Tao-Tao?”

The dress fabric clung to the body. Just by looking at it, Su Tao could already picture how adorable Chi Xiaocheng would look in this gown.

She smiled slightly. “It suits you very well.”

‘But it’s not worn for me.’

‘So, I don’t like it.’

Her smile was somewhat forced, but Chi Xiaocheng seemed not to notice. She turned and continued asking Xia Ju, “What about Tao-Tao’s?”

Su Tao was stunned. “Mine?”

Before she could react, Xia Kui brought out another set of clothes. “This is prepared for Miss Su.”

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A pure white tailcoat with a pearlescent sheen was presented.

In her daze, Xia Kui already pinched the collar and lifted the garment, revealing the design of the pure white tailcoat.

It was a short, fitted style that reached the waist. Seemingly to echo the lily gown, the edges of the collar were outlined with silver thread.

Just the lily accessory on the collar alone made Su Tao recognize at a glance that this tailcoat was the matching couple set for the gown beside it!

Xiaocheng and I are wearing couple-style formal wear?

Wait, isn’t her gown for Dongfang Yang?

Su Tao looked at Chi Xiaocheng and found the girl sneaking glances at her. The moment their eyes met, Chi Xiaocheng revealed a sly little smile.

“Xiaocheng, you….”

Chi Xiaocheng tilted her head and tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. “What are you standing there for, Tao-Tao? After changing, we still need to see if it fits and if we make a good pair. If not, we’ll have to try other styles later.

“Anyway, go to the next room. Changing into my dress will be more troublesome than you changing, so I’ll go change first!”

Without waiting for Su Tao’s reaction, Chi Xiaocheng called out to Xia Ju and stepped into a changing room first.

Su Tao looked at Xia Kui, who was waiting to the side, and couldn’t help but ask, “Who prepared these two sets of formal wear?”

“Miss Chi specifically asked Young Master Si Chen to prepare them.”

Xiaocheng specifically asked Si Chen to prepare them….

Su Tao’s heart tightened, and her throat felt choked.

So, she had misunderstood Xiaocheng all along.