Peach-Orange! – Chapter 578 – Wanting to Take the Relationship a Step Further

“Release… pressure?”

Su Tao swallowed a mouthful of saliva and stared at Chi Xiaocheng’s upturned lips.

She instinctively felt that continuing to listen to Chi Xiaocheng would lead to falling into this little lolita’s trap again, and then the topic would be controlled by her.

After that, she might be coaxed into something again.

But, she was also interested in Chi Xiaocheng’s suggestion.

She hadn’t told Chi Xiaocheng, but she indeed had been internally consuming herself.

On one hand, she felt very sorry for Brother Chi Song, and her heart was filled with immense guilt.

On the other hand, she thought what Chi Xiaocheng said was actually right; she didn’t have the ability to save Chi Song, yet she locked Chi Xiaocheng, who wanted to save Chi Song, at home.

She was abandoning this brother who had always taken care of her.

In her current state, she couldn’t do anything.

Being scorned by thousands for being like this was probably justified, right?

She detested herself like this.

She felt she completely didn’t deserve Xiaocheng.

Even if they got married in the future, she would feel too ashamed to face Xiaocheng’s parents.

Take care of Xiaocheng for a lifetime?

With her current self, was she even worthy?

But…

Even if I’m not worthy now, what can I do?

I love her!

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I love her!

For this, even if I would be scolded, would be sorry for Brother Chi Song, but… as long as Xiaocheng is by my side, that’s enough.

Yes, this is fine.

Thinking too much just makes it hurt.

Even if she tried not to feel it, she would instinctively notice something was off with her state.

She would subconsciously look for things that could comfort her.

Release her own pressure, escape those troubles…

And this was also why Chi Xiaocheng sensed that Su Tao was gradually pressuring herself.

The young girl’s demands from her were just too obvious.

But if it’s just kissing, how long until she gets comfort?

If it was before, when kisses were rare, then kissing was releasing pressure.

But now.

Kissing has become commonplace, something done daily, so how can it count as stress relief?

Eating and drinking are daily activities.

Can eating and drinking solve and release pressure when stressed?

No.

So, a slightly special method is needed.

Thinking of this, Su Tao couldn’t help but ask, “Then, Xiaocheng, what… are you referring to?”

Chi Xiaocheng pouted, “Tao Tao, you’ve already thought of it, haven’t you? You… even swallowed your saliva, and you still want me to spell it out so plainly?”

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I’m a girl too, I get shy too, you know.

But this blockhead, even if she thought of it, probably wouldn’t admit it easily.

Sure enough, Su Tao still pretended not to understand anything, lowered her head, scooped another spoonful of rice, and brought it to Chi Xiaocheng’s mouth, “I… I’m not sure if what I’m thinking is what Xiaocheng means, so… better not say it.”

Really…

Chi Xiaocheng took a bite of the rice, feeling utterly speechless about Su Tao.

But this also suited her intentions.

So she pretended to propose a condition, “Then let’s agree first, if Tao Tao feels the pressure is released, then you untie me.”

“Then forget it.” Su Tao refused decisively.

She was already about to become disliked by everyone, and she certainly wouldn’t give Chi Xiaocheng any chance to go out next.

Chi Xiaocheng immediately added, “Tao Tao, don’t refuse so quickly. At least untie the handcuffs, right? Then you don’t have to give me the key for the leg irons.”

“And then, you still don’t let me leave this room, so it’s not much different from before, right?”

She voiced her small complaint, “And you usually gag my mouth too, do you know how uncomfortable it is!”

Last time you even used my socks!

But thankfully, they were the very clean ones.

Su Tao was also helpless, “Who told you, Xiaocheng, to always say things that make me misunderstand, or trick me? Of course I can’t let you talk.”

“Ah, so disappointing.” Chi Xiaocheng sighed, “Tao Tao likes me so much, yet doesn’t trust me. I just want to play with my phone when the handcuffs are off normally, and even that isn’t allowed.”

“If you have any complaints, Xiaocheng, you can recall the time you locked me up before.”

Su Tao calmly added this sentence, then stopped talking, focusing solely on feeding Chi Xiaocheng.

That little black room back then was indeed a bit excessive.

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In comparison, this now is like child’s play.

Chi Xiaocheng also knew she was in the wrong, so she didn’t bring up the matter of removing the handcuffs again.

However, not mentioning it now doesn’t mean there’s really no chance.

Tao Tao right now is too rational.

She’s forcing herself to think in a certain way to guard against unnoticed oversights.

However, the human brain always has moments of dullness.

After finishing dinner, they rested for a while.

Finally, it was time to take a bath.

The restraints on Chi Xiaocheng’s hands and feet were finally briefly removed at this moment.

She jumped off the bed and stretched.

“Mmm~~~ Tao Tao, see, you’ve taken off the handcuffs during bath time these past two days, and I didn’t do anything, right? So can’t you trust me a bit more? I wouldn’t really run away.”

“I’ve always believed in Xiaocheng. It’s just about taking precautions, that’s all. I know you still have thoughts of going out. I can’t let you get into danger. It’s that simple.”

Su Tao didn’t turn her head, just kept picking out clothes to change into from the wardrobe.

Then…

Chi Xiaocheng put her hands behind her back, hopped to behind Su Tao, and while the girl was still reaching up high to get clothes, suddenly… a sneak attack!

She hugged Su Tao from behind, her body pressed close against the girl’s back, stood on tiptoe, and rested her head on Su Tao’s shoulder.

Then, she blew air into the girl’s ear, “Then, Tao Tao, do you still want to try the stress-relief method I mentioned earlier?”

Because of that little puff of air, Su Tao’s body stiffened for a moment, “Then… then later, after, after the bath.”

“No~” Chi Xiaocheng’s small hands began to get restless, “We’re trying it during the shower in a little while.”

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Instantly, Su Tao felt as if an electric current ran through her entire body. Just a moment ago, she had only stiffened slightly, but now her hand was completely frozen in mid-air.

“Xiao… Xiaocheng, you…”

Su Tao wanted to turn her head, but was quickly held in place by another hand Chi Xiaocheng extended.

Although Chi Xiaocheng seemed bold in taking the initiative, she was actually very shy right now.

Even though, usually, she would rest her head on Su Tao when in her embrace, but…

The situation now was different, after all.

For a moment, the two of them remained like this.

Su Tao held the clothes, too embarrassed to make any further moves.

Chi Xiaocheng continued holding her from behind, not knowing what to say either.

One had high attack but low defense, and after attacking, felt too shy to continue the combo.

The other was even more of a passive, reinforced version of a blockhead.

Without someone taking absolute initiative, how could they expect to take things a step further?

Chi Xiaocheng also realized that the reason they were stuck at kissing was probably largely because she was always waiting for Su Tao to take action, while Su Tao was always a blockhead.

As for Chi Xiaocheng taking the initiative herself, she was a bit timid.

Back and forth…

No!

This stalemate must be broken!

Chi Xiaocheng gritted her teeth, said nothing, and ran out, “I… I’ll go to the bathroom to run the hot water first!”