Peach-Orange! – Chapter 527 – I Like You, No Matter Where

Protect Xiaocheng.

Su Tao silently recited these words in her heart, then gently let out a breath. Speaking softly to Chi Xiaocheng, she said, “So, Xiaocheng, I don’t blame you, and you don’t blame me either, okay? That way we’re even, how about it?”

It was like coaxing a child. Even though she knew the two sides weren’t equal, in order to dispel the other’s guilt-ridden, obsessive thoughts, Su Tao said this anyway.

But in reality, it was she who was more sorry for Chi Xiaocheng.

However, Chi Xiaocheng just wanted a definite assurance that Su Tao wouldn’t blame or dislike her. After hearing Su Tao’s sincere promise, she softly responded, “I… I’ve never blamed Tao-Tao, you know.”

Even after ending up in this situation?

Losing her eyesight…

Su Tao let out a soft sigh, feeling relieved that this was just a dream.

In reality, although Xiaocheng had been injured a few times, she was safe and sound.

But even recognizing this as a dream, Su Tao still felt heartache and distress. She just held the girl gently and said in a low voice, “I’ve never blamed Xiaocheng either. How is Xiaocheng’s body now? Can you stand up?”

Chi Xiaocheng shook her head lightly. “I… I don’t want to walk.”

Su Tao was puzzled. “What do you mean, don’t want to walk?”

“I… I just want to be held by Tao-Tao like this forever.” Chi Xiaocheng burrowed more forcefully into Su Tao’s embrace, greedily savoring the girl’s scent and body warmth.

She was afraid this was a dream.

Afraid that what was before her was an illusion.

“If I must die someday in the future, I hope I can die in Tao-Tao’s arms.”

The thought in her heart was inadvertently murmured aloud.

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The sobbing had temporarily stopped, but her voice also sounded noticeably weaker.

This place was full of sewage and garbage. For her, already seriously injured, staying here not only offered no benefit for recovery but also risked infection.

But after hearing such words, how could Su Tao refuse the girl?

She told herself once more: this is just a dream.

Even if they went outside, could they really escape the pursuit and blockade of those people?

Perhaps going outside would truly mean their death, and the end of this dream.

Then, it might be better to stay with Xiaocheng a little longer.

Thinking this, Su Tao pulled Chi Xiaocheng out of her embrace. “Then we won’t go. Xiaocheng, wait a moment, let me change my position.”

Su Tao turned over, actively moved behind Chi Xiaocheng, leaned against a wall, slightly opened her legs, and wrapped her arms around Chi Xiaocheng’s slender waist.

She easily pulled the girl back into her embrace.

A more intense warmth enveloped Chi Xiaocheng. Because of the position, her head now rested against Su Tao’s soft chest.

“How is it, Xiaocheng? Is this more comfortable?”

Su Tao reached out and stroked that small head.

Chi Xiaocheng’s emotions were being quickly soothed. Finding hope in a desperate situation, she showed a faint smile. “After losing my sight, I can feel Tao-Tao’s gentleness even more.”

Her words made Su Tao’s heart ache again.

Before Su Tao could apologize again, Chi Xiaocheng shyly reached out a finger and scratched her cheek. “But… calling you directly ‘Tao-Tao’… isn’t it too… that?”

Su Tao was amused by her shyness. “What is ‘that’? If Xiaocheng doesn’t explain clearly, I won’t understand.”

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Chi Xiaocheng’s weak speech was somewhat halting. “It’s… it’s just… a bit… too intimate?”

After struggling for a long time, Chi Xiaocheng finally just said the word “intimate.”

“Why would you think it’s too intimate?” Su Tao asked again, but didn’t directly point out the other’s shy thoughts.

Before this, she had wondered what feelings this version of Xiaocheng in the dream world, the one who had scarred her own face, held for her.

Now, from these shy, stammering words, she could fully feel it.

Just like back in the basement at the beginning.

Where the dream started.

In the real world.

She had thrown away the small knife in her hand, then frantically told her:

— I never liked Ye Liang or Dongfang Yang or any of them! What I’ve always liked is you, Tao-Tao!

Facing Su Tao’s counter-question, Chi Xiaocheng didn’t dare make a sound anymore, just buried her head lower. Her vision was pitch black, yet she still felt everything before her was bright.

Because she could physically feel that her Tao-Tao was right there, holding her.

Moreover, the form of address she had wanted to use for many years had actually been spoken out effortlessly in such a situation.

All along, she had felt somewhat inferior, lacking courage.

Su Tao was simply too dazzling.

And besides, she was also a girl.

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The biology textbook said this wasn’t allowed.

But…

Chi Xiaocheng suddenly had a light coughing fit, waves of pain coming from her heart.

This startled Su Tao beside her, who quickly asked with concern, “Xiaocheng, are you okay? Maybe we really should get out of the sewer first. I… I’ll find a way to get you to a hospital.”

Chi Xiaocheng shook her head lightly.

A trace of a smile appeared on her dirty but cute face.

If she didn’t say it now, there might be no chance later.

Chi Xiaocheng reached out a hand and placed it over one of Su Tao’s hands that was encircling her slender waist.

“Tao-Tao.”

“Hmm?”

“I… if I tell you the reason I hurt you… will… will you blame me?”

Chi Xiaocheng’s voice was timid and worried.

Su Tao had already guessed what the girl wanted to say, but still encouraged her, “I promise I won’t be angry. Just say it, Xiaocheng.”

Chi Xiaocheng nodded vigorously, then took a deep breath.

With great difficulty, she turned her body, using her hands to feel Su Tao’s waist and legs to confirm the direction, shifting from having her back to the girl to facing her directly.

Then, she lifted her head. “I… I like Tao-Tao!”

‘If I don’t say it now, there might be no chance, right?’

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Chi Xiaocheng thought this to herself, pushing aside the fear in her heart. “No matter what, I want to say it. I’ve never just thought of you, Tao-Tao, as an older sister I grew up with. It was a long, long time ago that I… I started liking you!”

Her voice grew louder. “The reason I scarred Tao-Tao was because…”

Before she could finish, Su Tao suddenly pulled her into an embrace. The girl’s words were full of heartache. “I know, I know, Xiaocheng. You hurt me because you thought if I became ugly, Ye Liang might not like me anymore, right?

“You wanted to protect me in this way, right?

“I’m sorry, I’m sorry. I should have realized it sooner, instead of doubting you, even believing Ye Liang’s words.

“Actually, I… I actually like you too!”

Su Tao almost shouted her liking and love directly into Chi Xiaocheng’s ear.

Yes, no matter which world.

No matter which version of you.

Whether in this dream or reality, I have always liked you.

The girl was stunned, the explanation on the tip of her tongue completely stuck in her throat.

The blind Chi Xiaocheng’s world was dark, yet she felt two hands cup her face.

Then…

“Ah!” Chi Xiaocheng was startled, shrinking her neck. “Tao-Tao, what are you doing?”

“Isn’t it obvious?”

She held the girl’s face and moved towards the only touch of cherry color on it, pressing her lips against hers.