Chapter 241 Chapter 241: Turning Abnormal
Chapter 241: Turning Abnormal
Another day dawned, with only four days left until the New Year.
While the issue of Chi Xiaocheng's memory loss hadn't been resolved or fully understood, Su Tao had noticed another problem with herself over the past few days.
She couldn't hide her emotions.
Especially in front of Chi Xiaocheng. She simply couldn't control her facial expressions, and when she felt down, it showed.
That was, undeniably, quite embarrassing.
So, first thing in the morning, she sought out Dongfang Yang.
Hearing Su Tao's request, Dongfang Yang asked in surprise, "You want to learn acting?"
Su Tao nodded earnestly. "To be precise, I want to improve my acting skills. Now that Xiaocheng's memory is messed up, I always show my emotions because of her issues."
"Like when she's with Fang Ning, I know I shouldn't show any particular expression, but now that she's distant with me, seeing scenes like that always makes me… jealous."
"I think, at the very least, I can't let Xiaocheng see that."
That was why it was necessary to improve her acting skills. She didn't need to be incredibly skilled, just good enough to not make Xiaocheng feel something was off and then worry.
Dongfang Yang stroked his chin. "It's not hard to find someone to teach you, but it really depends on talent. If you don't have a knack for acting, you might not learn anything no matter how hard you try."
"I want to try!"
Her earnest expression told Dongfang Yang she wasn't joking, so he nodded. "Then we'll do it after the New Year. I'll arrange a teacher for you. Do you want a crash course or do you want to slowly develop master-level acting skills?"
Su Tao thought for a moment. "A crash course is fine. I don't plan to pursue this professionally in the future, so I feel like learning a fraction of it should be enough."
"Alright!"
Dongfang Yang nodded, then changed the subject. "Are you guys going home for the New Year this year? There are only four days left. Have you decided?"
Su Tao pursed her lips. "Actually… we haven't decided yet. I don't know Xiaocheng's physical condition. Professor Su said that even with IV drips in the hospital, it would take a long time, right?"
"There's no way around it. Her body has been practically neglected for half a month. Right now, even if you wanted to buy train tickets, you wouldn't be able to get any. Even if I lent you a car, I'm afraid you'd be stuck in traffic for three days and two nights."
News of traffic jams on the highways was everywhere.
With the New Year approaching, everyone wanted to go home, making this time of year a traffic nightmare.
"Unless I fly you back."
Dongfang Yang's suggestion made Su Tao blush. "Well… we'll see."
Dongfang Yang: "If you're not planning to go back so soon, how about joining us for a banquet the day after tomorrow?"
Su Tao was taken aback. "Us?"
"Yes, I plan to have Chi Xiaocheng attend as well."
Dongfang Yang explained the nature of the banquet. "This banquet is actually an upper-class gathering in our Kyushu City, held every year to determine who will remain in Kyushu City in the coming year."
"Those who want to enter, those who want to leave, confirming the positions of the big shots, etc. Unlike last time, this time those who can attend are people of my and Si Chen's status. At most, there will be only thirty to fifty people."
Su Tao still didn't understand. "It's one thing for me to go, but why Xiaocheng too? She hasn't even recovered yet."
"It's the same idea as last time." Dongfang Yang explained, "You will receive my protection as my younger sister, and Chi Xiaocheng can stand on the stage with Si Chen."
"Those who still want to make a move will have to consider the combined power of the Dongfang and Si families."
He had thought a lot about how to better protect Su Tao and Chi Xiaocheng.
How to eradicate assassinations like last time?
The best way was to eliminate the enemies!
But currently, Xiao Ming and Lin Fangya were still missing, and he was unsure of their situation, or if there were any others in the shadows targeting them.
Since that was the case, he would use Kyushu City's strongest forces to support them!
Moreover, their dual appearances might even lure out some big fish who were originally in hiding.
Seeing Su Tao deep in thought, Dongfang Yang added, "Of course, it still depends on Chi Xiaocheng's physical condition. If you don't agree, I won't force you. But after the banquet, I'll be returning to the capital."
Su Tao was taken aback. "You're going back?"
"Yes, I am, after all, the only young master of the Dongfang family. How can I not go back for the New Year? I probably won't be back until after the seventh day of the New Year. If you're not planning to return to your hometown, it's best to attend this banquet."
He would leave people to protect them, but he wouldn't be able to handle things as quickly as before.
He even had the idea of taking them both to the capital.
But then he thought that it was Ye Liang's base of operations. Although the man was dead, the Ye family wouldn't let them go.
Su Tao thought for a long time and replied, "I'll ask Xiaocheng what she thinks. After all, she can't even eat anything too stimulating right now."
Another banquet…
She had no thoughts of her own. Her mind was filled with things related to Chi Xiaocheng.
Even her recent studies and exercise had been neglected.
In the evening, Su Tao grabbed a copy of "An Actor Prepares" and began to study systematically.
She thought that if acting was divided into four levels – beginner, intermediate, advanced, and master – then learning up to an intermediate level should be enough.
That way, she wouldn't always show that annoying, disappointed expression in front of Xiaocheng.
After meeting with the two psychologists and asking about Chi Xiaocheng's condition, she returned to her room and went to bed.
Watching her leave, Doctor Chen and Doctor Lin exchanged a look, both revealing a hint of worry.
"That girl has a little problem too," Doctor Chen said, taking off his white gloves, a look of helplessness in his eyes.
Doctor Lin nodded. "We've given her about a week to decide whether or not to awaken Miss Chi. This can't be explained by mere slowness."
Doctor Chen: "Actually, we both know. I'm wondering if I should tell Miss Su about her situation as well."
Doctor Lin was naturally aware of Su Tao's current state. The Su Tao she knew at the beginning was confident and decisive, but after Chi Xiaocheng's death, she seemed to have lost her confidence.
She began to hate herself, hesitating in everything she did, not wanting Chi Xiaocheng to be hurt on one hand, and wanting to return to their past relationship on the other.
She didn't know what to do to achieve the ending she desired.
They were psychologists, so it was naturally no problem to enlighten Su Tao a little.
But according to Young Master Si Chen's plan…
Let her continue to struggle.
Like an inflating balloon, the more the jackpot accumulates, the better.
So, she turned her head and said lightly to Doctor Chen, "Let's not interfere too much. Let's just do our job. If it backfires, it will cause trouble for the young masters again, and we can't be fully responsible for this matter."
Doctor Chen pursed his lips and sighed. "You're right."
But the worry in his eyes didn't diminish.
Chi Xiaocheng was already a very troublesome patient, and he had a feeling that this Miss Su Tao was also about to become abnormal.
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