Chapter 222 Chapter 222: Code: Never Love Tao
Chapter 222: Code: Never Love Tao
The waiting period felt incredibly long; after enduring the torment, it then felt a little too quick.
Su Tao waited all morning, but didn't receive a reply from Doctor Cheng.
She even mentioned the matter to her friend Cheng Cheng, but Cheng Cheng seemed to be holed up in research with her supervisor and couldn't access her phone for the time being.
No one replied to her, and she couldn't go in and talk to Chi Xiaocheng about her current condition.
It was winter break, approaching Lunar New Year, and the class chats and friend groups were quiet. Even fewer friends were available to discuss this matter with her.
For a moment, Su Tao felt abandoned by the world.
She had once joined a few anime yandere enthusiast groups to understand yandere culture, but those group members either posted suggestive images or discussed international affairs. They rarely talked about yandere-related things unless there was nothing else to do.
She remembered the last time she tried to use the "I have a friend" approach to ask about Chi Xiaocheng's situation.
As soon as she popped up, a moderator posted a message: "Suggestive Image Time!"
Then, a flood of anime suggestive images and forwarded links appeared below, and no one paid any attention to what she had written.
Indeed, when it came to this, Doctor Cheng and Cheng Cheng were truly the most helpful to her.
One was an elder who had never charged her much, yet always replied earnestly whenever she had a problem.
The other was a confidante who never indulged her, spoke her mind directly, and even scolded her awake when she was lost.
How many such kind people can one meet in a lifetime?
While Su Tao was lost in thought, Dongfang Yang walked in again. "Let's go, let's get some lunch first. Chi Xiaocheng's situation won't be resolved in a short while; we have to wait for the doctors to examine her."
"Mm, I know."
Su Tao stood up, and seeing Dongfang Yang look her up and down, she couldn't help but ask, "Is something wrong?"
"Nothing." Dongfang Yang waved his hand and smiled. "I thought you'd be more downcast. Looks like I worried for nothing."
Su Tao forced a smile. "It's impossible to say I'm in a good mood, but I've thought a lot this morning. At least Xiaocheng woke up, didn't she? I'll adjust myself; I won't be like before!"
She had, after all, endured stress for several months. With continuous psychological self-building, basic emotional regulation was no longer an issue.
If she were to give up on herself again now, how would that be any different from before?
Xiaocheng had woken up; she merely had memory confusion, she wasn't truly dead like before.
To repeat her past mistakes would truly be unfair to Xiaocheng.
After lunch, they had a brief discussion about Chi Xiaocheng's situation until the afternoon, when Si Chen arrived with Doctor Lin.
Adding Doctor Chen, the duo who had originally tested Chi Xiaocheng for yandere traits gathered once more.
Unlike last time, Doctor Lin had more information, while Doctor Chen had been hastily summoned and knew nothing of Chi Xiaocheng's past experiences.
This time, after the two doctors converged, they collaboratively summarized and discussed Chi Xiaocheng's various past experiences.
Naturally, the information was compiled by Doctor Lin, who was Si Chen's person.
And Si Chen was of the 'Orange Faction'.
The information was naturally not entirely truthful, and Doctor Lin was a professional. Leveraging the information asymmetry, misleading Doctor Chen in certain aspects was simply too easy.
Upon arriving at the hospital, Si Chen immediately inquired about Chi Xiaocheng's current condition.
"Memory confusion, dulled or slow emotions..." Si Chen muttered to himself, stroking his chin, his glasses reflecting a flash of light.
He asked Su Tao and Dongfang Yang very seriously, "Are you sure?"
Dongfang Yang said, "That's based on our guesses from talking to Chi Xiaocheng. The specific situation still needs Doctor Lin and Doctor Chen to see Chi Xiaocheng in person."
"That's true," Si Chen nodded, then pushed up his glasses. "I'll go see Chi Xiaocheng too and confirm her condition."
"Do you want us to go with you?"
"No need, I can go alone. According to what you've said, I'll see what her perception of me is like. You don't need to follow."
Si Chen naturally prevented Su Tao and Dongfang Yang from accompanying him.
There were no surveillance cameras in the ward. Usually, Chi Xiaocheng's condition was monitored through the instruments on her body, plus a nurse would check on her every half hour to confirm her status.
This was to prevent any moles in the hospital from recording Chi Xiaocheng's condition and selling the information.
Dongfang Yang had even spent a fortune hiring a world-class hacker to protect the entire hospital's data, ensuring complete security.
Si Chen knew Chi Xiaocheng's true condition and was even more aware that she was faking her death. While he claimed to be inquiring, what Si Chen actually intended to do was confirm Chi Xiaocheng's next move.
Soon, Si Chen arrived at the ward door. After a nurse finished changing Chi Xiaocheng's dressing, he knocked on the doorframe and walked in.
He closed the door behind him, creating a brief private moment for the two of them.
Seeing Chi Xiaocheng turn her head with a faint smile, Si Chen frowned, feeling a slight sense of incongruity.
He calmly took off his coat and sat on a chair about a meter away from Chi Xiaocheng. "I'm glad to see you awake. How are you doing?"
Chi Xiaocheng nodded. "Thank you for your concern, Young Master Si Chen. I feel pretty good. The doctor also said I can get out of bed and walk after a few days of rest."
Hearing this, Si Chen imperceptibly furrowed his brow.
He had spoken with a double meaning, his words having two layers of intent.
—How was the plan concerning Su Tao progressing after the fake death and revival?
—How was her physical condition?
If it were the Chi Xiaocheng before her fake death, she would have cleverly understood the meaning behind his words.
Perhaps, this was just her act.
Si Chen decided to probe further, beginning to ask about various matters related to himself.
But to his surprise, Chi Xiaocheng's replies were utterly nonsensical.
Since almost having his face slashed in that alley, Si Chen had gradually joined the Orange Faction. He not only knew about Chi Xiaocheng's yandere tendencies but also had access to the master key.
He had plotted with her numerous times on how to manipulate Su Tao.
Yet, in Chi Xiaocheng's answers, within her current memories, there was no mention of any yandere-related matters.
The entire process was reinterpreted as him, Si Chen, being jealous of Ye Liang and Su Tao's relationship, and therefore, inquiring about Su Tao's various situations through her, his younger sister.
More simply put, in Chi Xiaocheng's current memory, he, Si Chen, had become Su Tao's lapdog.
This was clearly the most, most, most impossible scenario!
My principles are practically blazoned in gold, and yet you say I've become Su Tao's lapdog?
Even initially, his goodwill towards Su Tao was only as a rather special, charismatic ordinary friend.
For a moment, Si Chen genuinely didn't know if Chi Xiaocheng was faking it, or if her memory was truly confused.
After all, that girl's acting skills were truly impressive.
Si Chen remained silent for a long time, even peeling an apple on the side, before finally unable to resist.
"Chi Xiaocheng, do you still remember our agreement?"
He looked back at the closed door and began to secretly exchange a code with Chi Xiaocheng. "Never Love Tao?"
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