Chapter 117 Chapter 117 – We’Re All For Our Beloved Taotao
Chapter 117 – We’Re All For Our Beloved Taotao
Is that right?
Not entirely.
If it was love not of the romantic kind, Su Tao would nod countless times. But when it came to the identity of girlfriends between two girls, she simply couldn’t get past that hurdle, continuing to evade the issue.
“Hey Xiaocheng, listen to me explain.”
Su Tao ignored Chi Xiaocheng’s resistance and grabbed her hand, “I…”
Before she could finish, a loud boom echoed from the sky. A helicopter flew into view.
At the same time, many police cars arrived, and an officer quickly interrupted their conversation, “Are you two alright!”
“It’s very dangerous here. Please come with us first. We will ensure your safety and provide an explanation for what happened!”
After speaking, two female officers approached. One stood by Su Tao, while the other, seeing the tears in Chi Xiaocheng’s eyes, felt a pang of sympathy. She instinctively reached out her hand and said softly, “Don’t be scared, little sister. We’ll protect you. Come back to the car with us first.”
Chi Xiaocheng cast a disappointed look at Su Tao, then forcefully pulled her hand away. She turned and took the female officer’s hand.
The bouquet of white roses fell to the ground, reflecting Su Tao’s stunned gaze.
She reached out, wanting to say something, but then saw Dongfang Yang “flying” down from the helicopter, rappelling on a rope. He landed steadily and said anxiously, “Su Tao, are you alright?”
Su Tao opened her mouth, but the only words she murmured were, “Xiaocheng.”
Dongfang Yang watched Chi Xiaocheng leave, a weight finally lifting from his heart. “Chi Xiaocheng is fine too, thankfully. Let’s go, get into the car with the police first. It might still be dangerous here. These people were using guns in a bustling area, it’s insane!”
Su Tao pursed her lips and nodded lightly. Yet her mood hardly improved. She glanced again at Chi Xiaocheng’s petite retreating figure, a feeling of unspeakable regret welling up in her heart.
Just an identity. Only the two of us would know. Would it have been better to just agree?
But if they became girlfriends now, how would Xiaocheng ever get better? What would happen if she ever brought up breaking up with Xiaocheng in the future? Her obsessive tendencies could never truly be cured. Yet now, she felt a heart-pounding impulse. If she didn't hold onto Chi Xiaocheng now, she might regret it for a very, very long time.
As she hesitated once more, Chi Xiaocheng was already in the car with the female police officer.
Su Tao bent down to pick up the bouquet of white roses, then looked to the side and asked, “Dongfang Yang, if Xiaocheng and I have a fight, should I apologize?”
Dongfang Yang gave Su Tao a strange look. “Given Chi Xiaocheng’s foolish nature, if it’s your fault, then of course you have to apologize. If it’s not your fault, she’ll come scurrying back to you the next day anyway.”
“Anyway, the most important thing is that you two are safe. I almost didn’t have anyone to help watch the coffee shop.”
Su Tao pursed her lips and got into the car. So, whose fault was it this time?
Back at the police station, they gave their statements to recount what happened. Even after returning home, several plainclothes officers were discreetly observing the neighborhood. Kyushu City was certainly not peaceful tonight.
When Chi Xiaocheng returned home, she staggered to the sofa as if her soul had left her body. Dark Xiaocheng didn’t disappear this time, silently accompanying her the whole way. It was only when she sat on the sofa that Dark Xiaocheng whispered beside her, “See? I told you Su Tao wouldn’t accept your confession. She’s just avoiding your affection for her.”
“The love you’ve given, she doesn’t want to accept it.”
Chi Xiaocheng bit her lip, showing no signs of turning into her possessive dark side. She was just incredibly heartbroken, feeling a deep, deep pain.
Why wouldn’t she agree? She kept saying she liked her, right? It was all a lie!
Dark Xiaocheng sighed, reaching out to stroke Chi Xiaocheng’s head. “Don’t be too sad. How about accepting my suggestion? Go possess her, just like you did before. Lock her up at home, in a dark room.”
“She’s just pretending to like you now, but slowly, she’ll become like your ex-girlfriend. Do you want to experience the pain you once endured all over again?”
“No… she wouldn’t.” Chi Xiaocheng didn’t refute Dark Xiaocheng’s words, nor was she as assertive as usual. Perhaps deep down, she was already somewhat agreeing with her suggestion. She just didn’t dare to think that way.
“Taotao wouldn’t betray me. She’s just… she just can’t accept a relationship between two girls, that’s all. Yes, that must be it. Her mindset hasn’t shifted yet, and her views are still constrained.”
“Look, she’s deceived you like this, yet you’re still actively making excuses for her. With such weak and humble affection, how can you expect her to truly care about you?” Dark Xiaocheng wasn’t trying to bewitch her; she merely stated facts like an ordinary conversational partner. “She is the female protagonist of this world. If you don’t bind her tightly and give her freedom, she will trigger countless plotlines from the original novel.”
“My Xiaocheng, you’ve been too comfortable these past two weeks. All that’s happened is Ye Liang is gone.”
“And what about the protagonists of the subsequent plotlines? Don’t you know them?”
“Dongfang Yang is still here, Si Chen is still alive, and the divine doctor male lead who was supposed to interact with Su Tao has yet to appear. Will there be other unforeseen events?”
“Lin Fangya is the best example. If you don’t hold onto Su Tao, she’ll appear. The world is correcting us.”
Chi Xiaocheng glanced at her and asked the first question she’d had in half a month, “What are you then? My inner demon?”
Dark Xiaocheng smiled faintly. “Understand it however you like. Another personality? Or simply a hallucination?”
“I am merely a manifestation of another side of your inner self. I have no physical form; I can’t touch anyone but you.”
“But no matter what, we are the same person.”
Chi Xiaocheng fell silent at her words. Ever since returning from the psychologist, she knew she was probably a little unwell. Was she her obsessive side? But her own possessiveness was clearly feigned.
She then asked, “So what you want to do, constantly bewitching me, is to occupy my mind as the dominant personality?”
“No.” Dark Xiaocheng showed a strange smile. “I’m doing this for Taotao, whom we both love!”
Chi Xiaocheng fell silent again. Did it matter what she was? Perhaps, as in the beginning, she was just an inner demon.
But… to possess Taotao… This thought began to surge relentlessly in Chi Xiaocheng’s mind.
The thoughts of “obsessive devotion” and “normalcy” had long been stripped apart, and now they were gradually merging again.
At that moment, her phone rang. Chi Xiaocheng looked at the caller ID; it was Si Chen, whom she hadn’t been able to reach before. She answered the call numbly, her tone devoid of emotion. “Is something wrong?”
Si Chen didn’t notice Chi Xiaocheng’s abnormal state. Instead, he spoke with uncharacteristic urgency. “Chi Xiaocheng, something big has happened!”
Chi Xiaocheng frowned, “What is it?”
Si Chen took a deep breath. “This is very important. You absolutely, absolutely must stay calm, understand?”
Chi Xiaocheng’s confusion deepened. “Just tell me directly.”
Si Chen swallowed. “There’s news about Su Tao’s father. Someone named Xiao brought it.”
“We’ve verified the token; it was indeed left by Su Tao’s family. But the crucial thing is…”
“That person named Xiao also brought a marriage contract. He said he’s Su Tao’s fiancé!”
As the words fell, Chi Xiaocheng felt a sudden boom in her heart, as if something had exploded.
So, she had never loved me, and I had never truly possessed her.
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