Cannon Fodder – Chapter 65 – Finding a Psychologist for Xiaocheng

As if sharing a mental link, the moment Chi Xiaocheng sent a concerned message to Su Tao using Dr. Cheng’s account, Su Tao also sent a worried text: “Dr. Cheng, I’ve confirmed Xiaocheng really is a yandere. These past few days, she even locked me in her apartment. What should I do?

“She’s probably still lost in her own confusion.”

Setting aside the Ye Liang situation, Chi Xiaocheng recalled Su Tao’s sweet lips and couldn’t help but smile.

“After something like this, Tao-Tao wouldn’t dare tell anyone close to her, not Chen Qian, who she used to get along with, not Si Chen, who claims to be her friend, nor anyone else I might not know about.

“She wouldn’t tell anyone in real life because doing so would make me a target of scrutiny, or worse, get me taken away.

“Ah~ Even after all this, she’s willing to keep my secret~”

Her heart raced as she greedily stared at the WeChat ID “Peach,” as if she could see Su Tao’s conflicted, lost expression through the screen.

“Unable to confide in anyone around her, forced to bottle it up. She doesn’t have many online friends either. The only person she can rely on, which is the one person who doesn’t know her in real life, is Dr. Cheng… who is actually me.

“This is perfect!”

Dr. Cheng will, of course, help the worried Peach properly~

Chi Xiaocheng avoided any slip-ups, playing dumb.

Dr. Cheng: “Miss Peach, how did she lock you up? You’ve been chatting with me these past few days, did she take your phone?”

Peach: “Yes, exactly!”

In her dorm room, Su Tao felt a sliver of relief and excitement.

‘Dr. Cheng really is an expert on yanderes, figuring out my situation so easily.’

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She continued typing: “Three days ago, I went to test if she really was a yandere, but she knocked me out. I was cut off from the outside world until she finally let me out today.”

Peach: “Doctor, what should I do? Can Xiaocheng still be saved?”

Even now, she hadn’t given up hope.

What if…?

Right?

Dr. Cheng: “I can’t say for sure. Theoretically, there’s still a chance, but without knowing your friend Xiaocheng’s exact condition, I can’t make any guarantees.”

Dr. Cheng: “The fact that she let you out and, from your description, didn’t escalate things too badly suggests it’s not too severe yet.”

Peach: “Dr. Cheng, I’m in Jiuzhou City. Could you take some time to observe Xiaocheng in person? I’ll cover all expenses.”

Dr. Cheng: “Uh…”

Dr. Cheng: “Sorry, but I’ve got a very critical patient right now. I can’t leave.”

Peach: “Another yandere?”

Dr. Cheng: “Yes. The person she liked couldn’t handle her yandere tendencies and abandoned her. Yesterday, she tried to jump off a building. We just barely saved her.”

Peach: “That’s terrible… Did she really jump?”

Dr. Cheng: “Yes. From the 12th floor. We caught her, but she still broke a leg. Handling her case is giving me a headache.”

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Peach: “…”

Dr. Cheng’s words reminded Su Tao of the rooftop incident.

‘If I hadn’t taken it seriously back then… Xiaocheng would’ve been the one who got hurt.’

Peach: “Then what should I do now?”

Dr. Cheng: “My advice is to avoid triggering her at all costs. Yanderes usually don’t realize they’re yanderes. Their blackening escalates, starting mild but worsening over time.”

Dr. Cheng: “Similarly, the standard treatment is to stay by their side, monitor their behavior, and stand by them no matter what, never provoking them.”

Dr. Cheng: “Once their emotions stabilize into a routine, you can gradually reintroduce them to other people, starting with the mildest interactions and slowly pushing their limits. Combined with medication, they can eventually recover.”

Peach: “Is that the only way?”

Peach: “Dr. Cheng, when will you be free?”

Dr. Cheng: “Probably in about three months.”

‘Three months is too long!’

Su Tao sighed. Given Chi Xiaocheng’s current state, another clash with Ye Liang was inevitable.

The thought of Ye Liang made her brow furrow slightly. If those two meet again, Xiaocheng will definitely blacken.

‘I can’t let that happen!’

Peach: “Dr. Cheng, do you know any other specialists in this field? I’d like to hire one to evaluate Xiaocheng.”

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Dr. Cheng: “Unless they’ve specifically studied yanderes, I wouldn’t recommend it. Misdiagnosing your friend as a standard psychological case could do more harm than good.”

At home, Chi Xiaocheng rubbed her temples.

‘As “Dr. Cheng,” I can only exist online.’

‘It’s natural for Su Tao to want an in-person evaluation.’

‘But I’m not actually a yandere, I can’t let a real doctor examine me!’

‘Even Si Chen’s half-baked psychology knowledge saw through my acting. A licensed professional would see right through my intermediate, unstable acting skill.’

Peach: “Thank you, Doctor. I think I understand. I have a wealthy friend with broad connections. I’ll ask if he can find a specialist.”

‘Oh no. Am I about to get exposed?’

A wealthy friend?

‘First, eliminate Ye Liang.’

‘That leaves Dongfang Yang or Si Chen.’

Before Chi Xiaocheng could ponder further, another message arrived:

Peach: “Oh, Dr. Cheng, can a person’s blood taste like something else? Like… orange juice?”

Dr. Cheng: “You mean what you mentioned last time, about your friend Xiaocheng’s ‘orange juice’ ¹ blood tasting like actual orange juice?”

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Peach: “Yes.”

Dr. Cheng: “A small percentage of people have unique physiologies. Unless your taste buds are faulty, it might really be what you think.”

‘In other words… all the orange juice-flavored food I ate those three days….’

‘…was mixed with Xiaocheng’s actual ‘orange juice’?!’

The nausea she’d shaken off earlier surged back.

Only by recalling the sweetness of Chi Xiaocheng’s lips did Su Tao manage to suppress it again.

Peach: “Dr. Cheng, thank you for your help all this time.”

A 200-yuan red envelope followed.

Peach: “Sorry, I don’t have much right now. I’ll make it up to you when my part-time paycheck comes at the end of the month.”

Chi Xiaocheng naturally accepted the money. “I’ve said before, you don’t need to pay until we see results. Consider this 200 yuan as a month’s consultation fee. You’ll feel better if I take it, right? You can still come to me with any questions.”

Peach: “Thank you, Doctor. I’ll ask my friend about specialists first.”

Chi Xiaocheng inhaled sharply.

‘I’m doomed. Is my acting about to be exposed?