Chapter 28 Chapter 28: Lies
Chapter 28: Lies
People are such strange creatures.
Dongfang Yang had initially felt a bit aggrieved at being ignored by Su Tao.
But when Chi Xiaocheng provided him with emotional validation, he felt it was no big deal.
He couldn't help but wonder if this was Chi Xiaocheng's true nature, and if her previous actions – applying makeup, confessing to him several times, and targeting Su Tao – were all forced upon her by those who had bullied her.
He had been secretly investigating Chi Xiaocheng.
However, unknown to him, after acquiring hacking skills, Chi Xiaocheng had simply gone through her own information, creating some false impressions online.
Unless one conducted an on-site investigation, the matter of her being bullied and threatened could perfectly conceal the lies she had told recently.
Moreover, with Su Tao vouching for her...
His investigation had been precisely anticipated by Chi Xiaocheng.
It inevitably led people to connect the dots.
That her actions were, in fact, compelled!
Yet, Dongfang Yang wouldn't indulge her emotions and ask no questions like Su Tao did. As soon as he sat down, he looked at Chi Xiaocheng's arm. "There's nothing serious now. Aren't you going to tell me about your situation? What happened last night was quite severe."
Although he didn't mention suicide, his slightly raised eyebrows made it clear to Chi Xiaocheng that she wouldn't get past this hurdle without a clear explanation.
One question that put two people on the spot.
Chi Xiaocheng hung her head, her expression unreadable, while Su Tao beside her was panicking internally.
If the truth about her yandere tendencies, self-harm, and her feelings for me got out, there’s no telling who would believe it, and Xiaocheng would ultimately be seen as a dangerous individual.
She knew Dongfang Yang liked her. If he found out, or if it reached Ye Liang and the others, and the matter blew up, they might be fine.
But what about Xiaocheng?
Even if they didn't harm Xiaocheng, wouldn't Xiaocheng harm herself?
Su Tao grew anxious, her mind quickly searching for a solution.
Instantly, what Dongfang Yang had discussed last night flashed in her mind.
Xiaocheng was forced; she was bullied and threatened, which led her to act that way.
That’s right, as long as Xiaocheng nodded in agreement with her words, they could temporarily keep Dongfang Yang in the dark!
Su Tao's spirits lifted. Just as she was about to speak, having thought of a solution, she saw Chi Xiaocheng speak first. "These injuries on my arm, I did them to myself."
"Xiaocheng?" Su Tao stared blankly at Chi Xiaocheng, at a loss for words.
Dongfang Yang frowned, looking at her without speaking.
Chi Xiaocheng took a deep breath and said, "I don't want Taotao and Ye Liang to be together!"
She lifted her head, her swollen red eyes filled with resolute determination.
Dongfang Yang paused, then asked curiously, "Why? Didn't you like Ye Liang?"
"I never liked him," Chi Xiaocheng pouted. "He's so fierce and always wears a stern face. In the past, I'd often see him yelling at people who worked for him."
"If they didn't do well, they'd get scolded. I don't want Taotao to be with him," she said, then lowered her head again. "Last night's banquet was very important, wasn't it? Last time, he wanted to take Taotao to a banquet to satisfy his vanity."
"I don't even need to think about it; he'd definitely say something like Taotao is his girlfriend. With so many rich people there, once he said it, everyone would know, wouldn't they?"
Chi Xiaocheng looked at Su Tao, her eyes incredibly gentle. "Taotao is just an ordinary person. Could she resist being talked about by so many people? If Ye Liang got unhappy, who knows what he might do. If she really became his girlfriend, she'd definitely be bullied every day."
It was true; the original Su Tao was so timid, she almost never objected to anything the male leads did, always meekly accepting her fate, being bullied was the norm.
Not to mention the major male leads' betrayals in the later stages, forcing Su Tao to commit suicide.
Chi Xiaocheng's words caused quite a stir in both Dongfang Yang and Su Tao's minds.
Su Tao thought that the main reason Xiaocheng had erupted in the basement last time was because Ye Liang had already intended to publicly announce that she was his girlfriend.
But in reality, it was just a pretense, merely to make him look good.
However, Xiaocheng didn't know it was a pretense!
In the past, she had always been quiet and obedient. Was it because things hadn't touched her bottom line yet?
So, Xiaocheng had targeted Ye Liang, and even confessed to him, all for me...
Looking at it from Chi Xiaocheng's perspective, Su Tao felt a surge of emotion.
But Dongfang Yang didn't think that way. He wondered if Chi Xiaocheng's many previous confessions to Ye Liang were actually for Su Tao?
He truly believed Chi Xiaocheng liked Ye Liang, and because she clashed with Su Tao, believing Su Tao stole her man, she had targeted Su Tao.
To sacrifice oneself for a friend, could such a friendship truly exist?
Just then, Chi Xiaocheng glanced at him again, slowly saying, "Actually, I think Young Master Dongfang, you're much better than Ye Liang."
Dongfang Yang: "!"
Could it be...?
Did Chi Xiaocheng believe that he was more suitable for Su Tao than Ye Liang?
Her confessions to Ye Liang were because she disliked him, and even more, she didn't want Su Tao to fall into his hands.
But she had also confessed to him. The difference was that her confessions were fewer, and she had hardly targeted him at all. Did this prove that she actually liked him a little?
She was even willing to sabotage Ye Liang and Su Tao's relationship for him!
Alright, Dongfang Yang also felt he was overthinking. At first glance, Chi Xiaocheng's words seemed fine, but the logical inconsistencies were still apparent.
It was just that after being led astray, Dongfang Yang didn't consider that angle.
Composing himself, Dongfang Yang stopped his wild conjectures. "Then what about the injuries on your arm? Couldn't you have just concocted a lie to call Su Tao back from the banquet? Why go to such extremes?"
Hearing this question, Su Tao's heart also tightened.
Chi Xiaocheng shifted her gaze away from Dongfang Yang. "Anyway, no one wants me. If Taotao and Ye Liang get together, she'll definitely abandon me, so I might as well..."
Might as well just die.
Chi Xiaocheng didn't finish, but both of them understood what she meant.
Dongfang Yang wanted to continue speaking, but Su Tao grabbed his sleeve, shook her head, and pulled him out of the room.
"What's wrong?" Dongfang Yang looked at Su Tao in confusion.
Su Tao twirled a lock of hair by her temple, a little agitated. "Dongfang Yang, stop asking so many questions. Can't you see Xiaocheng clearly has some psychological issues?"
Dongfang Yang paused. "I feel she's quite normal, and her arm injuries, and the suicide attempt, we need to get to the bottom of it, don't we? Aren't you afraid this might happen again?"
"I... I'll watch her," Su Tao bit her lip. "She was forced to do that by certain people bullying her, right? When I went back to the dorm yesterday afternoon, I even saw Xiaocheng being beaten. You should know, some people just enjoy tormenting others for fun."
Dongfang Yang frowned and sighed. "Alright, I'll listen to you, I won't ask anymore."
He instantly saw that Su Tao was hiding something from him.
And it definitely involved Chi Xiaocheng.
Perhaps the truth wasn't so simple.
But... never mind. Su Tao must have her reasons; he wouldn't delve deeper into this matter.
Dongfang Yang glanced through the crack in the door at the dazed Chi Xiaocheng. "But the matter with those unruly girls will have to wait. Su Tao, why don't you think about how to explain things to Ye Liang's side after she's discharged from the hospital."
"That guy, I don't think he'll let Chi Xiaocheng off lightly."
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