Cannon Fodder – Chapter 50 – Her Time Belongs Only to Her

Su Tao would be resting for three days, so Chi Xiaocheng couldn’t afford any slip-ups.

These six pre-planned hours were her preparation window. Only after thorough preparations could she properly cherish her Tao-Tao without interruptions.

Otherwise, if discovered, the consequences would be dire.

Plan every step, anticipate three moves ahead.

Never fight a battle unprepared.

This had always been Chi Xiaocheng’s code.

Though playing the yandere role and faking her death before Su Tao wouldn’t be a bad ending, given their current affection level—

If she died now, Su Tao wouldn’t be heartbroken enough.

Her death wouldn’t carve an eternal wound in Su Tao’s heart.

With these thoughts, Chi Xiaocheng picked up Su Tao’s phone. Several unread messages greeted her.

“Hmm… the passcode….”

Glancing at Su Tao’s fingers, she took an educated guess and entered six digits:

031225

Unlocked!

The moment the phone opened, Chi Xiaocheng’s gaze toward Su Tao grew even more covetous.

“The passcode is still the original host’s birthday? Tao-Tao, oh Tao-Tao… How can I possibly abandon you when you’re like this?”

With the phone unlocked, she checked the WeChat messages.

Three pinned chats topped the list:

1. Xiaocheng
2. Dr. Cheng
3. Ye Liang

Chi Xiaocheng’s eyes frosted over at the third name before turning back to Su Tao with resentful longing.

I’m not the only pinned contact?

Seems like Tao-Tao still needs training~

Scrolling through, most messages were trivial chatter from friends.

Chi Xiaocheng mentally noted the frequent contacts before focusing on key information.

Sichen had sent seven or eight frantic messages warning Su Tao not to test Chi Xiaocheng’s yandere tendencies.

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So he’s thoroughly terrified and convinced I’m a real yandere now.

But these messages—

They displeased her.

If you’re supposedly on my side, why didn’t you persuade Su Tao to come to me instead?

All empty promises!

Using Su Tao’s phone, she typed:

[I’m fine, don’t worry.]

“Done.”

Without waiting for a reply, she methodically responded to other well-wishers in Su Tao’s tone, gradually eliminating potential disruptions for the next three days.

Then, switching to her own phone, she messaged Chen Qian:

[Keep an eye out these days. If anyone looks for Su Tao or there’s unfinished business, handle it.]

Chen Qian instantly replied:

[What’s your deal? I already betrayed her for you, now you want me to clean up her messes too?]

Chi Xiaocheng:

[Remember that blackhead-removing pill I gave you last time? Worked well?]

Chen Qian:

[You have more?]

Chi Xiaocheng:

[This time it’s skin-brightening. Do well and I’ll include it next time.]

Chen Qian:

[Xiaocheng, you know me well. I’ve always been Su Tao’s bestie! Handling her affairs is my honor!]

With logistics settled, Chi Xiaocheng began modifying her room.

Using auto-adhesive film purchased from the System with emotion points, she sealed the curtains and windows completely.

Zero visibility from outside!

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Next, she removed all clocks! The wall clock, bedside alarm, even Su Tao’s wristwatch.

[Host, what’s all this?]

“Creating the perfect rest environment for Tao-Tao, of course. Bright windows disrupt sleep.”

“Too many clocks create time pressure. That’s no good either.”

Though only three days, her agenda was packed.

She had one goal only:

Make Su Tao reassess her during these three days.

Not to “fix” the yandere—

But to make her realize this yandere cannot be fixed!

If it can’t be fixed—

Then she must accept it.

Embrace it.

Like it.

Love it!!!

Eliminate her sense of time.

Remove all entertainment.

Flood the room with mementos of their shared past.

Add stacks of yandere yuri literature.

Even meals would be hand-fed….

The mere thought thrilled Chi Xiaocheng. ¹ Confinement Pure Love!!

Having the heroine completely in her grasp, making her fall irrevocably in love…! It might take time, but progress alone energized her.

“Tao-Tao, we have all the time in the world~”

Outside, rain poured heavily, yet the room was utterly silent.

After Chi Xiaocheng’s meticulous preparations, only essential furniture remained.

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The desk held carefully selected books, all featuring obsessive love stories (never explicitly labeled “yandere”).

Claustrophobic, oppressive, lonely, panicked—

All these emotions can only be soothed by your dearest Xiaocheng~

Time slipped by until Su Tao stirred awake.

Evening now, but the System’s drug was potent. Chi Xiaocheng had tested it herself: six hours of sleep felt like a month, leaving her refreshed after the grogginess passed.

Currently, Su Tao was in that groggy phase.

She tried lifting a hand but found herself powerless.

What time is it?

What did Xiaocheng do to me?

What happened after that tea?

Blinking hard, her vision gradually cleared to reveal Chi Xiaocheng straddling a chair, arms resting on its back, chin propped on hands, watching her with a smile.

“Sleep well?”

The question instantly jogged Su Tao’s memory.

She tried moving but remained weak.

Stuck on the bed, she turned her head toward Chi Xiaocheng.

Her throat burned with thirst. After licking parched lips, she rasped:

“Xiaocheng… what did you… do to me?”

“Nothing at all~” Chi Xiaocheng tilted her head cutely.

“Just thought you needed proper rest.”

Rest?

Here?

Su Tao scanned the room.

Neat, sparse, windows blacked out.

Recalling yandere tropes, her heart sank.

Yet she kept calm.

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Xiaocheng’s physically weak anyway. Once her strength returned, she could restrain her and talk properly.

‘Don’t provoke her. Avoid sensitive topics. Gently divert her attention.’

Forcing a smile, she said:

“Xiaocheng, I’m thirsty… could I have some water?”

Key point: Regain strength.

Chi Xiaocheng smiled.

“Of course~”

Having experienced post-nap thirst herself, she’d prepared warm water.

Approaching the bed:

“But you can’t sit up yet… how will you drink?”

Su Tao parted her lips.

“Just… pour it slowly into my mouth.”

Chi Xiaocheng’s grin turned impish.

“Wrong answer~

“Sick people need caretakers. You should say—

“‘Xiaocheng, please feed me water.'”

Su Tao blinked, then chuckled dryly:

“Then… Xiaocheng, could you feed me some water?”

“Gladly~”

Chi Xiaocheng tipped half the cup into her own mouth.

She then sat on the bed, fingertips brushing Su Tao’s cheek, thumb grazing her lower lip.

“X-Xiaocheng…?”

Chi Xiaocheng smiled softly, cradling her face and leaned down.

“Mmph—!”