Chapter 245 Chapter 245: The Distance Between The Stars And The Moon
Chapter 245: The Distance Between The Stars And The Moon
“Tang Tang, honestly, what are you getting so excited about with me and Xiaocheng’s situation?”
Su Tao looked at the constant messages urging and asking when they would arrive, and helplessly replied to her good friend.
Ever since she had clarified to Tang Tang that her crush was actually Xiaocheng, her friend’s persona seemed to have completely changed. She used to be quite proper, but now she was full of enthusiasm.
Tang Tang replied, “Of course I’m excited! I’m just so curious about the process of you two growing up together, overcoming all sorts of difficulties, and then transforming sisterly affection into love.”
“You won’t talk about it when I ask, so there’s no problem with me wanting to get to know Xiaocheng, right?”
“By the way, what kind of dresses are you wearing today? Are they matching couple outfits?”
“Also, I haven’t seen Xiaocheng in many years. I remember in middle school, I’d occasionally see her hiding behind you, so my impression wasn’t very deep. Is she even cuter now?”
Su Tao would say one thing, and Tang Tang would reply with many.
The young woman covered her face. “Xiaocheng and I aren’t truly together yet. She… she had a small problem after waking up in the hospital. In short, it’s not as fast as you think.”
Tang Tang: “Oh, I can’t help being excited. In our circles, lesbian relationships aren’t uncommon, but most of them are just seeking excitement or having fun. Your kind of pure love, that’s really new to me!”
Su Tao: “What the hell do you mean, 'new'!”
However, Su Tao still caught an important phrase in Tang Tang’s words.
In Tang Tang’s circle, people like her and Xiaocheng were not uncommon.
Si Chen had also once said that the upper-class circles were actually quite chaotic, and the gender notions that Su Tao cared about were, frankly, just personal restraints. For them, it was simply normal.
A long-held apprehension in her heart prompted Su Tao to message Tang Tang, “Are people like me and Xiaocheng really common?”
Tang Tang: “Hmm? You mean two girls like you two?”
Tang Tang: “At least in my circle, it’s quite common. Some young ladies who don’t want to marry will find someone of the same type to reject suitors from other families. Some of it is for show, but most of it is real.”
Tang Tang: “It’s quite common in normal society too. I don’t think it’s strange at all. It’s just that your environment, Taozi, is unusual. I remember your family is from the countryside, right?”
Su Tao: “That’s right.”
Tang Tang: “Well, there you have it. People from your area haven’t opened their minds yet; the concept of marrying and having children is deeply ingrained. In big cities, you can see this everywhere.”
Could it be that she was really overthinking things?
Tang Tang: “If you ask me, Taozi, you’re just too straightforward. Otherwise, you definitely wouldn’t think so much.”
Su Tao pursed her lips. “My emotional intelligence isn’t low.”
Tang Tang: “Emotional intelligence for dealing with people and emotional intelligence for relationships are two different things.”
She was about to chat more when she suddenly felt the car stop, and Dongfang Yang’s voice reached her ears, “We’re here.”
This was Si Chen’s branch family estate in Jiuzhou City, and also the venue for this banquet.
Compared to last time, Su Tao’s outfit this time was much more understated.
A dark grey down coat, with a pure white knitted sweater underneath. The coat had a few blue accessories inside and out, and the pure white fur collar on the hood was the most eye-catching part of the ensemble.
The sweater was form-fitting, the cotton pants were tight, and long boots adorned her feet. With the coat open, Su Tao’s impressive figure, usually hidden beneath loose clothing, was somewhat noticeable.
Her smooth, beautiful hair was still tied in a high ponytail.
Her expressionless face gave her a cool, aloof beauty, making her unapproachable, yet at the same time, giving her a dashing air.
She was like a star, faintly sparkling, but not overly obvious.
“If Xiaocheng is attending the banquet, will she change into a dress?”
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Su Tao got out of the car and asked Dongfang Yang.
Dongfang Yang nodded. “Yes, I heard Si Chen prepared a dress for her. But with her meager, petite figure, it’s probably just so-so. If she stood next to me, people would think she’s my daughter.”
Su Tao pouted, a little displeased by Dongfang Yang’s words.
What did he mean, meager and petite?
She was delicate!
Si Chen was right; Dongfang Yang really was a bit stupid. She had no idea how comfortable it was to hold Xiaocheng in her arms!
“Let’s go, we’ll head in first. If others arrive later, they’ll probably drag me into conversation again.”
Dongfang Yang did not look back, leading Su Tao forward.
This banquet was small in scale, attended mostly by the younger generation of various families. Compared to Si Zhenliu’s birthday banquet last time, it wasn’t as luxurious, but there were clearly more things for young people to do.
In the center of the main hall, there was also a very large stage.
While still observing the layout of the venue, Su Tao heard Si Chen’s voice, “Su Tao, this outfit is quite nice. It feels much better than the dress from last time. You always looked too frail in dresses, which made you less stunning.”
As Su Tao turned around, she heard Si Chen say again, “But today, compared to Chi Xiaocheng, it’s still a bit lacking.”
She slightly turned her gaze and was instantly captivated.
The familiar girl stood beside Si Chen like a princess. Her pure white long dress was intricately cut, outlining her slender figure.
The neckline was slightly open, the cuffs were tight, and the waistline of the skirt was cinched with a belt studded with tiny diamonds. The skirt flowed in multiple layers of thin gauze, and a semi-transparent small train extended from the back all the way to her ankles.
On her smooth, tea-colored long hair, there was also a delicate, icy crystal crown.
It was as if she had seen a little princess from a fairy tale.
Su Tao had not yet fully recovered her senses when Chi Xiaocheng irritably lifted her skirt, “Si Chen, this dress is too cumbersome. I feel like I’ll trip if I take too big a step.”
Si Chen chuckled softly, “A lady shouldn’t take too big steps. It’s about elegance, you know? And if you fall, there’s a risk of exposure, so be careful.”
“I’m wearing safety shorts underneath!”
Besides, the dress wasn’t very revealing.
The layers of gauze in the skirt crossed in front of her calves, almost covering most of her legs. Only her calves would become somewhat noticeable as she moved.
If she fell flat on her back, no dress could prevent exposure.
As Dongfang Yang and Su Tao approached, Chi Xiaocheng raised a slight smile and asked, “Dongfang Yang, do you think this outfit looks good on me?”
“Of course, my beautiful little princess.”
Dongfang Yang, understanding the gesture, placed his hand flat on his chest and performed a most gentlemanly European knight’s bow.
He might be a bit silly at times, but in this formal setting, his simple gesture drew the attention of many other young ladies from various families.
All eyes converged on Chi Xiaocheng.
If this entire banquet were likened to the sky, then the other flamboyantly dressed girls were the stars. When the light shone on Chi Xiaocheng, she was the only moon in the entire sky.
Even the most dazzling star was not as radiant as her.
Moreover, the most dazzling star was currently hidden in a dim cloud, standing in a place where the light could not reach.
She stared blankly as the moon radiated light.
She wanted to reach out.
But she found that every star was billions of light-years away from the moon.
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