Chapter 193 Chapter 193 Another Will
Chapter 193 Another Will
Night fell, and after a busy day, Su Tao returned home once more.
Ever since learning that her beloved Xiao Cheng might awaken, Su Tao felt as though the whole world was filled with light.
Even if the possibility of her waking up was minuscule.
But at least, in this desolate and dark world, a sliver of light had finally appeared.
This tiny spark was everything in her world of darkness.
Waking up early and going to bed early, resuming her daily body management routine - whether it was the nutritionist's adjustments that worked, or that magical instant noodle, Su Tao could clearly feel her body recovering day by day.
Then she exercised, managed her figure and skin, quit her job at the snack supermarket, and went to work at Dongfang Yang's coffee shop.
Even though she was going to work at the coffee shop, Su Tao made it clear to Dongfang Yang that she didn't want to rely on him and live a life of idle comfort.
She understood why he let Chi Xiaocheng work there. Xiaocheng's health wasn't good, and she had been targeted by Ye Liang before. Working there was partly to protect her, and partly to give her a reason to "repay" the money, so she wouldn't feel too guilty.
But she, Su Tao, was different.
She didn't like Dongfang Yang in that way, and had always treated him as a friend, even a brother-like figure.
And she was going to be with Xiaocheng in the future.
So, she couldn't continue living a carefree life like before.
She had to work hard enough to support their home!
After arguing with Dongfang Yang for a long time, she finally accepted the following conditions.
A basic salary of 3500, and she would become the manager of the entire coffee shop, with all content, mechanisms, and management decided by her.
If the coffee shop made a profit that month, she would receive 25% of it as a bonus.
If it lost money, then nothing would happen.
And Chu San would be her assistant, following her instructions.
But even so, Dongfang Yang also intended to support Su Tao. Even if Su Tao did nothing, just clocked in every day, she would still receive the 3500 salary.
It was just that the girl's restraint and stubbornness meant she was destined to take it seriously.
However, as a coffee shop that only catered to the high-end market, monthly losses were certain for now. Su Tao's goal was to revive this coffee shop.
At least, by working and improving herself, she wouldn't be too far from Xiaocheng in the future.
Even if she worked, she could take good care of her.
It's just that her knowledge of how to manage and operate a store was close to zero.
Relearning a day's worth of knowledge left Su Tao feeling both fulfilled and exhausted.
As soon as she entered the door, she saw Da Wang fiddling with that scarecrow doll again.
There were definitely quite a few toys in the room.
But Da Wang seemed particularly fond of this scarecrow doll.
Su Tao often found this little guy thrown around in various corners by Da Wang.
Upon seeing Su Tao, Da Wang happily ran over, carrying Chi Xiaocheng.
The scarecrow was disheveled in the air, already used to being tossed around by this dead cat. Each time it was thrown, Da Wang's future treatment would secretly decrease by one point.
Su Tao changed her shoes, squatted down, and helplessly scratched Da Wang's chin. "You really like this doll, huh? Is it because its eyes are red like Xiaocheng's?"
Da Wang put down the scarecrow and "meowed" in agreement.
It was unclear whether it was enjoying Su Tao's petting or acknowledging what she said.
The girl picked up the scarecrow that Chi Xiaocheng had turned into from the ground, staring at its scarlet, slit-like pupils.
For a moment, she really felt that this scarecrow was the person she longed for.
Su Tao smiled wryly, "Looks like I'm missing Xiaocheng too much."
Then she stood up again, "But I don't remember buying this with Xiaocheng. Did she buy it herself? And when?"
Su Tao didn't think too much about it. After resting for a while, she cooked and ate dinner.
After showering, she went to the hospital.
She didn't know when Xiaocheng would wake up.
But she remembered a sentence Chi Xiaocheng had once said.
"I'm so happy that Taotao is always by my side when I wake up."
She wants to see me when she wakes up.
If I have time, I should spend more time with her at the hospital.
It was 11 o'clock when she returned, and Su Tao saw the scarecrow ruthlessly thrown at the door by Da Wang again.
Su Tao smiled helplessly and picked up the scarecrow.
A strange sense of security was transmitted.
Su Tao met the doll's scarlet eyes again and couldn't help but murmur, "It's so magical, it's like Xiaocheng is by my side."
Putting the scarecrow back on the table in the room, Su Tao didn't notice the scarecrow's sly little smile.
Instead, as she was about to lie down, she discovered that her mattress had been scratched a little bit.
Without thinking, she knew Da Wang had done it.
"Hmm? What's this piece of paper here?"
Su Tao was about to tidy up the mattress when she discovered that there was a wrinkled piece of paper pressed underneath the mattress.
Doing her best to pull out the paper, Su Tao suddenly froze in place.
"To Taotao."
The three large characters on top were already covered in dust. The texture of the paper was ordinary, and it had been pressed here for at least a month.
For some reason, a trace of unease rose in Su Tao's heart.
She continued to read the contents of the paper.
...
By the time you see this letter, I should already be dead, right? I'm very sorry for causing you so much trouble all this time.
I've actually written most of what I wanted to say in my will, but I always felt like there were things I hadn't finished saying.
I want Taotao to forget about me in the end and start a new life.
That way, you won't have to worry or struggle because of me anymore.
But in the end, I still don't want Taotao to really forget about me. From the moment I met you when we were little, I've never regretted it.
But when I think about all the trouble I've caused you, would you have had a better life if we had never met?
After all, you're so talented.
And I'm so stupid.
It seems like it's useless to say these things now, and it will only add to your troubles, haha.
I'm sorry.
But, I still have a little selfishness.
I still hope to be by Taotao's side.
So, I secretly made a small doll, that's right, it's a Xiaocheng scarecrow! I secretly put it under the pile of toys!
If you find it one day, please don't throw it away.
I don't need you to remember me, I just want to be by your side in another form.
You always say that I can bring you good luck.
I'm leaving, but I don't want to take that luck away with me.
So, let this little doll stay by your side.
In addition, I will secretly hide this piece of paper. If you can't find it, then please forget about me.
If you find it, think of me once in a while, okay?
I hope you have a happy life in the future.
- Love you, and forever yours, Xiaocheng.
...
Tears fell onto the paper, one after another.
Su Tao's eyes unknowingly turned red.
Her somewhat blurry vision turned to the little doll placed on the table.
The little doll was obediently looking at her. Even though it was a doll, its lips seemed to be adorned with a fond and loving smile.
No wonder this little doll's eyes were so much like Xiaocheng's.
No wonder there was a piece of dried orange peel on its head as an accessory.
No wonder she felt a sense of security when she held it.
So, this was where she had placed her hopes.
My lovely Xiaocheng.
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