Cannon Fodder – Chapter 93 – Two Psychologists

December 3rd.

Sunshine prevails, with intermittent light snow.

All freshmen at Kyushu University had classes suspended today. To address students’ mental health concerns, Young Master Si and Young Master Dongfang jointly funded free psychological evaluations for all freshmen.

Coincidentally, this was the exact time slot Dr. Lin and Chi Xiaocheng had scheduled for their psychological assessment.

If she hadn’t known about this beforehand, she might have been completely kept in the dark.

“Free evaluations for all freshmen” – what a perfect excuse.

‘But Tao-Tao, dear, the psychologists are all on my side. Did you really think you’d get anything diagnosed?’

Originally, before the evaluations began, this was what Chi Xiaocheng thought.

Until she reluctantly followed her dorm “sister” Zeng Xiuhua ¹ If you don’t remember, she’s one of Chi Xiaocheng’s bullies to queue up. That was when she dumbfoundedly overheard students ahead talking:

“There are two psychologists for the evaluation?”

Zeng Xiuhua beside her nodded, “Yes, two rounds total. The first round is the doctor arranged by Si Chen, the second is the one invited by Dongfang Yang.”

“Wait.” Chi Xiaocheng rubbed her temples, “You’re saying Dongfang Yang also invited one? Why would we need two doctors?”

Zeng Xiuhua shrugged, “Who knows? Probably for prestige. They co-funded this, so whoever brings the doctor gains more prestige. Neither would back down, so they each invited one, I guess.”

“Hiss—”

If that’s the case, this is really bad!

Chi Xiaocheng immediately messaged Si Chen: “What’s with the two psychologists situation?”

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Si Chen: “An accident. Su Tao didn’t just ask me for help, she also approached Dongfang Yang. She probably thought if one doctor doesn’t work, she’d try two for your diagnosis.”

Si Chen: “Your original plan with Dr. Lin might need canceling. Later they’ll probably compare both doctors’ evaluation reports.”

After a moment’s silence, Chi Xiaocheng asked, “Then what do we do?”

Si Chen: “Deal with it?”

Chi Xiaocheng: “Do you think you’re being funny?”

Si Chen: “Just improvise. I can’t interfere with Dongfang Yang’s side. Worst case, treat this evaluation as if it never happened. You’re not actually a yandere, right?”

“That’s true.”

Chi Xiaocheng nodded in agreement.

Si Chen really sees things clearly.

‘Even the system suspected she might be a real yandere. Look at Si Chen! Even a psychology student says I’m not one.’

“System, is there any way to upgrade skills?”

She felt her Intermediate Acting skill might not be enough anymore. If she had Ultimate Acting, maybe she could fool Dongfang Yang’s doctor.

[Host can only upgrade skills by drawing duplicate skills during gacha pulls]

“With those odds, I might as well buy lottery tickets!”

‘Do you know how long it takes to save 1000 emotional points?’

Just then, while still queuing, Chi Xiaocheng was suddenly tugged by Zeng Xiuhua.

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“Look over there, Su Tao is coming.”

Her eyes filled with hostility, glaring at Su Tao as if wanting to tear her apart.

During these two university months, the original host wore ugly makeup, antagonized Su Tao, and made many mistakes. That was largely due to Zeng Xiuhua’s instigation.

She constantly gaslit the original host into believing she was the only true friend.

Even after Chi Xiaocheng transmigrated, she kept nagging about how she looked better with makeup and shouldn’t go out bare-faced.

Having skipped school for several days, Chi Xiaocheng ran into this “sister” immediately upon returning.

Same as before, spouting negativity at her.

Little did she know, this small body now housed a different soul.

Seeing Su Tao approaching, Chi Xiaocheng had an idea. Turning away, she told Zeng Xiuhua:

“This psychological evaluation is available all day, right? The queue’s so long now, why don’t we come back this afternoon?”

“Great!” Zeng Xiuhua immediately agreed, shooting Su Tao a displeased glance, “Perfect timing. I can’t stand seeing that bitch anyway.”

Hearing “bitch,” red light flashed in Chi Xiaocheng’s eyes.

But she suppressed it quickly.

Activating Intermediate Acting, she smiled cutely with anticipation, “Didn’t you say you got new cosmetics? Let’s go try them. I haven’t had money to buy any recently.”

“Yes yes yes!”

Zeng Xiuhua excitedly pulled Chi Xiaocheng out of the queue, lips curling upward.

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Chi Xiaocheng was still that same idiot.

What a waste of such a pretty face.

‘These new cosmetics were specially prepared. Let’s see if your face doesn’t rot within a month~’

Envious eyes trailed behind Chi Xiaocheng, instantly triggering her newly acquired Alert skill.

Without reacting, Chi Xiaocheng took out her phone to message Su Tao:

“Tao-Tao where are you? I’m back at school but can’t find you. My roommate’s taking me back to the dorm now, I’ll wait for you there.”

In the distance, Su Tao, who had been approaching, paused in confusion upon reading her phone.

She’d wondered why Chi Xiaocheng left upon seeing her – turns out Little Orange didn’t notice her.

But….

The word “roommate” made Su Tao’s expression darken.

Soon after returning to the dorm, Zeng Xiuhua pushed Chi Xiaocheng before a makeshift dressing table.

Another dormmate cheerfully said, “You’re back! Missed you so much~ I haven’t seen you in ages.”

Chi Xiaocheng gave a stiff smile without responding.

The dormmate continued leaning closer, “By the way, did your ‘invincible big brother’ send you your allowance yet? We’ve been waiting for him to treat us. Someone as amazing as him wouldn’t be stingy, right?”

The words sounded like admiration.

But Chi Xiaocheng clearly heard the sarcasm.

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They’d egged the original host into constantly asking her brother for money and spent it all on food and drinks at her expense.

Thankfully the original host was gullible and meek. Anyone else would’ve exploded at them long ago.

Ignoring the question, Chi Xiaocheng changed topics, “Xiuhua, let’s try your new cosmetics first.”

“Okay.”

Zeng Xiuhua produced various bottles and jars, declaring, “These are all new products. I haven’t even used them myself! With these, your skin will become flawless.”

Chi Xiaocheng’s obedient smile carried subtle danger.

As the lotion touched her face, her “Liquid Enhancement” skill instantly neutralized it into harmless liquid.

Foundation, blush, eyeliner, and garish bright red lips.

Her originally youthful, adorable face quickly became a ghostly white monstrosity under the makeup.

Her attractiveness plummeted several levels.

Exactly the effect Chi Xiaocheng wanted.

It was time to cleanse the original host’s mistakes from two months ago in Su Tao’s eyes. Calculating the timing, just as makeup was finishing, Su Tao knocked and entered.

Seemingly familiar with Chi Xiaocheng’s roommates’ personalities, her expression darkened upon entering.

Prepared, Chi Xiaocheng turned her heavily made-up face toward Su Tao. Even her cute smile now looked eerie.

In an artificially sweet voice, she asked, “Tao-Tao, Xiuhua says these are the newest cosmetics! Do I look… cute like this?”