Chapter 440 Chapter 438 New Friend
Chapter 438 New Friend
There were three possible consequences of not asking Su Tao to come along.
First, Su Tao would explode, punching Luo Ying into a pulp. It was uncertain if mixing it with rice would also yield some emotional value.
But this probability was likely low; Su Tao’s possessiveness wasn't so extreme that Chi Xiaocheng couldn't even have a meal with another girl.
Second, Su Tao would sense a crisis, believe Chi Xiaocheng was cheating, and lock her away in a little black room for punishment.
Third, Su Tao would grudgingly believe Chi Xiaocheng's explanation, but feel uneasy deep down, leaving a seed of discontent.
From any perspective, Taotao, now with her possessiveness roused, truly couldn't be ignored.
But if all three went together...
Honestly, Luo Ying's clothes were quite simple, indicating her family background was rather ordinary.
Inviting Su Tao too, would ultimately be a bit brazen. After all, this was a newly made friend.
Just as she was about to suggest paying for her own meal, Luo Ying waved her hand dismissively. "No problem at all! I just got to school and don't have many friends yet. I'd be delighted to meet more people."
Such an outgoing personality was completely different from her own. If someone with whom she had an ordinary relationship wanted to eat with her, Chi Xiaocheng's first reaction would be to find it troublesome.
She took out her phone, apologizing at the same time. "There's no need to treat me; I can pay for myself."
"A meal or two doesn't matter," Luo Ying said. "Are you expecting me to treat you to dragon meat? We're just having some noodles or stir-fry. I can't afford anything expensive, you know."
Her words were very friendly. Chi Xiaocheng rarely felt such a pleasant, comforting warmth when chatting with someone.
Hmm… maybe it was also because she socialized so little?
Unable to figure it out, she quickly messaged Su Tao.
The young woman had just finished class and was still chatting with Chen Qian when she noticed the message from Chi Xiaocheng. With just one glance, the young woman's expression turned odd.
Chen Qian leaned her head over. "What's wrong now?"
Su Tao lightly furrowed her brows. "Xiaocheng met a new friend, and now she's asking me to come along for lunch."
"Eating with a new friend?"
"Mm-hmm."
"Boy or girl?"
Chen Qian’s question made Su Tao quickly narrow her eyes. "Absolutely not a boy!"
Rather, if it were a boy, then they absolutely could not be friends. Those who deliberately approached Xiaocheng surely had ill intentions.
Chen Qian shrugged helplessly. "If it's not a boy, what's there to worry about? It's just a friend, everyone has them. You can't be with her 24/7. Do you want her to be all alone?"
Su Tao pursed her lips. "It's not that, it's just... anyway, even if it's a girl, I'm still a little annoyed."
Su Tao had learned a big lesson from Fang Ning last time. Although it was later clarified to be a misunderstanding, before the clarification, Su Tao had been uncomfortable for a long time.
It wasn't necessarily only boys who posed a threat; even girls could very well be captivated by Xiaocheng's cuteness!
"Sorry, Chen Qian, I won't be having lunch with you today. I'm going to see what this new friend of Xiaocheng's is like."
"Alright, alright, call me if anything happens. I'll be your wingman anytime, okay?"
Hearing Chen Qian wave her hand dismissively yet say such words, Su Tao was incredibly touched. "Chen Qian, you truly are... we'll be good sisters forever!"
This kind of best friend was a true best friend!
Bidding farewell to her friend, Su Tao hurried towards the teaching building where Chi Xiaocheng was.
Before long, she saw Chi Xiaocheng sitting by a flowerbed with another girl, basking in the sun and seemingly chatting quite happily.
Immediately, Su Tao felt a bit annoyed. Xiaocheng herself wasn't the type to be a social butterfly, so for her to be chatting so happily with someone, that girl must have taken the initiative. She clearly had designs on Xiaocheng too!
Su Tao didn't reveal herself, stealthily following the stream of students leaving class for lunch, arriving near the two from behind. Her ears twitched, and Su Tao first heard Luo Ying's clear voice, exclaiming, "So, according to you, Xiaocheng, your elder sister Su Tao is just too perfect, isn't she?"
Wait, are they talking about me?
Su Tao's eyes darted around, then she heard Chi Xiaocheng say, "Absolutely, Taotao is the most perfect being I've ever seen. But that's relatively speaking, compared to other people. For me, Taotao still has quite a few flaws."
Luo Ying sighed. "I've heard Su Tao's name around school before. Now I really want to meet your elder sister. It's been quite a while since class ended, she should be here soon, right?"
Chi Xiaocheng raised an eyebrow. "Just meeting, I hope?"
Luo Ying chuckled. "Relax, I can tell how much you care about her from your words. I wouldn't try to steal her from you."
"No way, I didn't say anything like that!"
The two girls' conversation, sentence by sentence, reached Su Tao's ears, turning the young woman's tension into bewilderment.
It really seemed like they were just ordinary friends? And they were even talking about me. Combined with what this girl said, she seemed like just a regular girl.
Feeling it wasn't good to wait any longer, Su Tao stealthily retreated to the side, then immediately emerged from the crowd, pretending to look around.
Chi Xiaocheng spotted her from afar and immediately stood up, raising her hand high. "Taotao, over here!"
Her adorable voice attracted the gaze of many people. Including Su Tao.
"Sorry, Xiaocheng, class ran a bit late, so I just got here. And this is..."
Su Tao looked at Luo Ying, her gaze resting on the other girl's face for a moment, then shifting to her eyes behind the black-framed glasses. Clear. Yet, deep within them, there seemed to be a hint of shrewdness, making it hard to guess what this person was truly thinking. Like the innocent-looking but sly type.
As Su Tao sized her up, Luo Ying was also observing Su Tao. She smiled. "Hello, I'm Luo Ying. I'm in the same class as Chi Xiaocheng. We just met today, I guess. You must be Su Tao, right?"
"Mm-hmm."
Although Su Tao was still puzzled by her, she wouldn't openly show hostility to such a smile. "Hello. You said you just met... what do you mean?"
"Oh, that." Luo Ying explained, "I'm an exchange student. I only enrolled half a month ago. You two seemed to be on leave back then. I only chatted with Xiaocheng today after seeing her."
"An exchange student... Classmate Luo, which school were you at before?"
"Modu University. According to the school, it's an exchange experience for this first year."
So she really had just met Xiaocheng. And she didn't seem to have any ulterior motives. Moreover, the other girl didn't give her a very annoying feeling.
Su Tao relaxed a little and also smiled. "Oh, I see. Well, I'm hungry now. How about we talk while we walk?"
"Sounds good."
The turn of events was somewhat unexpected for Chi Xiaocheng. She had originally thought that Su Tao would be jealous of Luo Ying, even becoming hostile towards her, and further strengthening her possessiveness.
But now, it seemed the two were actually getting along quite well?
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