Chapter 129 Chapter 129: Her Love, From Beginning To End (Bonus Chapter)
Chapter 129: Her Love, From Beginning To End (Bonus Chapter)
Whether it was exhaustion from crying or the sachet’s effect, Su Tao slept fairly well in the latter half of the night.
Not only that, she also had another dream.
In her dream, Chi Xiaocheng was as exceptionally docile as she had been for the past half-month, nodding in agreement no matter what Su Tao said.
For some reason, this extreme docility already made Su Tao feel a little unnerved.
Her nerves taut, she even felt that a knife might be hidden behind Chi Xiaocheng’s obedience.
Fortunately, nothing of the sort happened.
In her dream, she fully enjoyed Chi Xiaocheng’s docility and sweetness. Da Wang burrowed into her covers in the middle of the night, its warmth combined with the sachet’s fragrance made her feel as if she were holding that lovely girl.
By the time she woke up the next day, both her body and mind had recovered considerably.
Even if signs of haggardness and slight dark circles under her eyes were still visible.
Just as Qian Qing’s faint assessment, when Su Tao emerged from her room, confirmed, "Looks like you slept pretty well in the latter half of the night. Finally, you don't look like you're wishing for death anymore."
"Thank you," Su Tao said again. She noticed Qian Qing wearing an apron and smelled porridge wafting from the kitchen.
"Miss Qian, you made breakfast?"
Qian Qing nodded faintly. "After all, I'm under orders to look after you. What you buy outside might not be nutritious enough. And Dongfang Yang is coming over too; he's getting off easy."
What a reluctant expression.
Su Tao kept this kindness in her heart, then quickly washed up and tidied herself.
She was certainly going to the hospital today. If Chi Xiaocheng woke up today, she didn't want Chi Xiaocheng to see her looking utterly dejected.
After washing up, Su Tao intended to help in the kitchen but was pushed out by Qian Qing.
Sitting on the sofa with an empty stomach, she took out the will again.
Every line of text deeply pierced her heart.
Xiaocheng.
She had long since realized that her mind was not quite right, but she still smiled, not wanting to worry Su Tao.
She knew Su Tao liked docility, so for half a month, she suppressed her pathological side, behaving and becoming docile to please her.
She felt Su Tao’s life was busy, so for half a month, she preferred not to go out rather than disturb her, and every time Su Tao returned, she would offer an embrace and a sweet smile to cure her week's fatigue.
Her confession was rejected, and realizing it would bring Su Tao pain, she preferred to quietly bid farewell alone rather than let Su Tao suffer because of her morbid attachment.
Just as those two lines had said:
She gave me her chains, and from then on, I had a reason to see only you.
The chain of "possessive love" was too heavy, so she wanted to return to the beginning, choosing to endure the pain alone rather than hold me back.
You said you were an uninvited wind, disturbing my peaceful everyday life.
But you didn't know that often, it was precisely this warm breeze that carried away my worries and loneliness.
It was clearly a wind I could have grasped, yet I didn't even dare to reach out my hand.
Especially the last section.
—Your little (crossed out).
—Xiaocheng.
Did that final departure signify that you no longer belonged to me?
She placed the will against her chest, as if trying to feel the elegant words through touch.
Su Tao grieved in pain, "Was that good night a farewell to the world, or a never-to-see-you-again to me?"
Qian Qing brought out a bowl of porridge and glanced at Su Tao.
She slowly spoke, "In love language, 'good night' has another meaning."
"Wan, an."
"The initial sounds can also be interpreted as 'I love you, I love you.'"
"Perhaps it wasn't a farewell, but another kind of confession?"
Qian Qing brought out some light side dishes and untied her apron. "Time for breakfast. I really don't want to eat with Dongfang Yang later."
Su Tao was stunned for a long moment, then broke into a smile through her tears.
She wiped away her tears with a finger. "Does Dongfang Yang eat very messily?"
Qian Qing rolled her eyes. "He likes to burp when he eats."
"You two seem to get along really well."
Qian Qing pursed her lips and handed Su Tao a tissue. "Alright, eat your breakfast. You wouldn't want Chi Xiaocheng to see you so worn out you wouldn't look like yourself when she wakes up, would you?"
"Mm!"
Su Tao nodded vigorously. After experiencing multiple trips through heaven and hell last night, constantly fluctuating between hope and despair, her body could no longer take it.
Even though the lean meat porridge was scalding hot, she still gulped it down in large mouthfuls.
Yet her mind was still filled with the contents of that will, and Chi Xiaocheng's past smiling face.
Dongfang Yang finally arrived late, just as the two of them were almost finished eating.
As soon as he entered, he couldn't help smacking his lips and complaining, "And to think I specifically came to pick you up for the hospital! You ate breakfast without me!"
Su Tao managed a faint smile. "Miss Qian said you burp when you eat."
"That was when I was a child; I've already fixed that bad habit." Dongfang Yang naturally sat down at the dining table, picked up a steamed bun, and took a bite. "Although your smile is forced, you can still joke around. Looks like you're okay."
"Much better. Thank you both so much!"
Su Tao lowered her head, her voice sincere.
Dongfang Yang and Qian Qing exchanged a smile.
They didn't say much more.
After breakfast, Su Tao tidied the living room again, then, in her best state, left with Dongfang Yang.
Dongfang Yang said, "Regarding the incident of you being pursued and blocked last night, Si Chen and I are already investigating it. The police have also promised to give you an explanation, so rest assured."
Su Tao pursed her lips, then voiced her suspicion, "I think... it might have been Lin Fangya who did it. She's the only one I've had a conflict with recently."
Dongfang Yang sighed. "We've already found out it was her, but it's not just her. A discarded daughter from a second-rate family doesn't have the capacity to hire so many people to corner you."
"There must be someone behind her. Si Chen is still fishing for them now."
After waiting a moment, the elevator doors opened, and a mother and a little girl emerged, carrying a cake.
Dongfang Yang stood by the entrance, a hearty smile on his face. "Little sister, is it your birthday today?"
His naturally friendly smile and handsome face quickly won the little girl's favor. She raised a brilliant smile. "It's my fifth birthday today! Big brother, do you want to come to my house for cake?"
"Haha, big brother won't steal your cake. Happy birthday to you."
He ruffled the little girl's hair, then nudged Su Tao's shoulder and whispered, "What are you spacing out for? Let's go."
Su Tao came back to herself and managed a strained smile. "Little one, happy birthday."
"Thank you, pretty big sister! Big sister, do you live next door in 502? My mom and I are in 504. Remember to come for cake tonight!"
The mother smiled dotingly. "This girl is quite spirited, I'm sorry. We just moved into 504; please look after us."
"Bye-bye, pretty big sister!"
"Bye-bye."
Su Tao stepped into the elevator and became silent again.
Dongfang Yang glanced at her, puzzled. "Why are you getting depressed again? Aren't you happy someone invited you for cake?"
Su Tao pursed her lips. "I'm sorry, I just remembered that yesterday was actually Xiaocheng's birthday."
Dongfang Yang opened his mouth, but still didn't offer any words of comfort. "As for apologies, wait until she wakes up at the hospital to tell her."
Su Tao nodded. "Mm."
Not just an apology.
Perhaps, also the response to her confession.
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