Peach-Orange! – Chapter 478 – Misunderstanding, The Beginning of Contradiction

After talking with Si Chen for less than three minutes, Chi Xiaocheng walked back.

Su Tao pursed her lips into a smile and asked softly, “What did you talk about that you even had to send me away?”

Chi Xiaocheng sighed helplessly, “It’s nothing much. Si Chen mainly told me to pay more attention to that man your father found.”

Chi Xiaocheng plopped down next to Su Tao. “He’s worried that since you haven’t seen your father for so many years, you could easily be blinded by this familial affection, lose your head, and then create all sorts of unnecessary misunderstandings.

“He was afraid you’d get angry if he said it in front of you, so he specifically called me over to secretly keep an eye on you.”

Chi Xiaocheng’s speechlessness was flawlessly performed. “But I think Si Chen is worrying for nothing. Don’t I know you, Tao-Tao? Even if that so-called fiancé is real, you wouldn’t abandon me and choose him.

“I’ve always believed in you, Tao-Tao.”

Chi Xiaocheng turned her head and offered a smile.

It should have been a heartwarming smile.

But in Su Tao’s eyes, it only felt fake.

Xiaocheng is lying.

She couldn’t see any traces of a lie, but Su Tao could feel it. If it were just something like this, Si Chen would never have called her over.

There must be other things.

‘Xiaocheng, she’s still lying to me!’

Su Tao reached out and wrapped her arm around Chi Xiaocheng’s other shoulder, effortlessly pulling the little lolita into her embrace.

This kind of action had already become part of their daily routine.

Chi Xiaocheng also quickly adjusted her posture, leaning against Su Tao’s chest and resting her head on Su Tao’s shoulder. In reality, if she just slid down a little, she could pillow her head on that soft chest.

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It wasn’t until a hand stroked her head that Chi Xiaocheng comfortably narrowed her eyes.

Stroking this head of tea-colored, smooth hair, Su Tao felt very comfortable and really liked it.

But she couldn’t help sighing.

‘Yes, Xiaocheng has always believed in me.’

‘She thinks I won’t betray her. Even if the so-called fiancé really comes, I won’t abandon her, because I like and love her so much.’

But then….

‘Since you believe in me, why are you hiding so many things from me?’

‘I trust you so much too, so why don’t you tell me everything, so we can face it together?’

‘Is this trust of yours real, or is it just an act for me?’

Su Tao’s gaze gradually deepened.

And just at that moment, the long-awaited protagonist of the event, Dongfang Yang, finally rushed in through the door, panting.

With a “bang,” almost all the guests turned their eyes to the entrance.

Even on such a formal occasion, Dongfang Yang was still wearing his familiar fiery red trench coat. Holding the demeanor of the banquet’s protagonist, he made it clear that he was an unrestrained and unconventional man.

And beside him was a girl so dazzling that countless girls in the room instinctively lowered their heads.

Qian Qing.

A sea-blue gown like a sky full of stars, intricate styling, and her already superior looks made her truly the brightest star in the room at this moment.

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And beside her was the most dazzling sun.

On the stage, Dongfang Wen couldn’t help but curse, “You bastard, you finally know to show up! You’re almost half an hour late, you might as well not have come!”

Dongfang Yang laughed heartily, “There was traffic, nothing I could do! Let me introduce everyone to my girlfriend, Qian Qing!”

He was like a knight, standing in front of Qian Qing, confidently introducing this girl born into a small family, whose status was far below his, but who was excellent in character and other aspects.

More and more guests turned their attention to Dongfang Yang and Qian Qing.

But Su Tao, looking at Dongfang Yang and Qian Qing, found Luo Ying’s words from before echoing repeatedly in her mind.

‘Even at the banquet, Chi Xiaocheng might not truly like you.’

‘Previous signs indicated that she had already betrayed you, that she liked Dongfang Yang, that she hadn’t fully recovered her past memories, that she had been acting all along.’

‘Maybe she didn’t even like you, but subconsciously disliked you.’

‘Let a familiar person replace her to be Dongfang Yang’s fake girlfriend, so she could placate you on one hand, while continuing to be with Dongfang Yang in secret.’

And this woman happened to be Qian Qing.

Clearly, Qian Qing wasn’t even at the café before.

‘Hah.’

‘Now, with her head being stroked, she shows an expression of enjoyment.’

‘Is she truly enjoying my caress, or is it that she actually dislikes it deep down and is forcing herself to appear happy?’

Su Tao wasn’t sure, but she could see one thing.

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Dongfang Yang was acting.

Her self-taught acting skills weren’t amazing, but she could tell if someone was acting or not.

Qian Qing might not be acting; she was shy, nervous, and a bit reserved.

But from a distance, Su Tao could tell that Dongfang Yang was completely forcing cheerfulness to cover up any possible mistakes.

She and Qian Qing were not truly boyfriend and girlfriend.

And Dongfang Yang didn’t seem to truly like Qian Qing either.

Then who would he like?

Chi Xiaocheng!

Su Tao leaned forward a little, looking sideways at Chi Xiaocheng’s face.

The girl was leaning on her shoulder, watching Dongfang Yang and Qian Qing, her eyes seemingly filled with envy.

Is it envy?

Su Tao wasn’t sure.

She simply asked directly, “What does Xiaocheng think? You’re watching very intently~”

“Very envious.” The words spilled from Chi Xiaocheng’s mouth without any hesitation.

Su Tao was momentarily speechless. “Envious of what?”

“Envious of everything.”

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‘Envious of Dongfang Yang and Qian Qing, because I also want to walk together with Tao-Tao like this, receiving blessings from countless people.’

‘Envious of the banquet venue, with its red carpet, its stage, all the facilities prepared for this event, representing another special kind of affection.’

‘Envious of the beautiful little dresses and clothes, which are their own, while what Tao-Tao and I are wearing ultimately aren’t ours.’

‘Envious that they can be the protagonists of this banquet.’

‘While whether Tao-Tao and I can truly be together in the future still depends on the World’sS Will.’

The envy in her eyes was sincere, without any disguise.

But this, in Su Tao’s eyes, was something else entirely.

The World’s Will would guide her to think in a negative direction.

The object of envy in Chi Xiaocheng’s words, from countless things, narrowed down to just Qian Qing.

Xiaocheng envies Qian Qing.

She envies Qian Qing for being able to be Dongfang Yang’s girlfriend, for having herself acknowledged in front of so many people, for being able to walk down this red carpet with Dongfang Yang wearing dresses like wedding gowns.

This blurted-out, subconscious envy leaves no room for concealment.

‘Well, Xiaocheng, you really do still like Dongfang Yang, right?’

The misunderstanding deepened.

And this, often, is the beginning of contradiction.