Chapter 467 Chapter 465 Falling Deeper And Deeper
Chapter 465 Falling Deeper And Deeper
Su Tao actually knew the truth.
What Luo Ying said was, after all, only what came from Luo Ying’s mouth.
What did Chi Xiaocheng truly say? What were her thoughts? Had she really betrayed her?
Aside from the partial content she’d seen, she hadn't had an in-depth conversation with Chi Xiaocheng yet.
There was still a possibility of misunderstanding.
But.
As Luo Ying uttered that sentence,
"Do you think I'm lying to you?"
Su Tao felt a voice resonate from deep within her heart.
—She's not lying to me.
Yes, Luo Ying was such a good person, how could she lie to her?
She was the one who asked Luo Ying to investigate, and now that the information was brought back, was she going to doubt her?
Luo Ying wouldn't gain anything by lying to her. This was a matter between her and Xiaocheng; there was no benefit for Luo Ying in deceiving her, so there was no motive.
If that were the case, why wouldn't she believe her?
It would be better to just believe her.
Su Tao rested her hands on the table, lowered her head, and sighed, "Of course I believe you, after all, we're friends."
The influence was subtle and insidious.
It was hard to trust someone upon first meeting.
But when that person became deeply involved in your life, knew your secrets, helped you, cooperated with you, and stood on the same side as you.
And at this moment, you were alone and helpless, plunged into despair, who else could you trust besides the person by your side?
Luo Ying’s smile grew even warmer and more amicable. "Well, Su Tao, don't think so pessimistically. What if there's still a glimmer of hope? Will you attend that banquet?"
"I... I'll definitely go!" Su Tao replied. "Of course I can't let Xiaocheng go to the banquet alone with Dongfang Yang!"
"Exactly," Luo Ying said. "Don't think so pessimistically. Maybe everything is just a misunderstanding. When you go to the banquet, you might not see Chi Xiaocheng and Dongfang Yang together."
"Maybe Chi Xiaocheng really did find someone to pretend to be Dongfang Yang's girlfriend, and that fake girlfriend will attend the banquet with Dongfang Yang. Chi Xiaocheng might just be an ordinary person uninvolved in the matter."
Luo Ying spoke calmly, as if she herself held no such hope.
And this was precisely the way to guide the conversation.
Su Tao, who had gradually been influenced, heard these words and her loosely clenched fists tightened again. "How could there be any 'possibility' like that!"
Luo Ying: "Uh... isn't that a bit too absolute to say?"
Su Tao snorted, "Even if there is, isn't it just another act Xiaocheng is putting on to accommodate my feelings, to accommodate my so-called illness, and to continue pretending to like me?"
She wouldn't need to make a public appearance in front of Dongfang Yang's relatives.
And she could still be with Dongfang Yang.
And also just go through the motions to get it over with.
Heh, what a perfect plan.
Su Tao, of course, knew this, just as she knew Chi Xiaocheng had a mild case of schizophrenia before.
Because of her amnesia, Dongfang Yang had also played along, pretending that Su Tao herself had a bit of a mental issue.
In reality, she was perfectly fine!
"So what now? What should I do?"
Luo Ying took a sip of water, quietly watching Su Tao.
What to do?
What to do?
What to do?
Su Tao covered her head with both hands. The first thought that came to her mind was actually the three suggestions given by that status-viewing spectacle.
But how could she possibly hurt Xiaocheng!
She absolutely must not hurt Xiaocheng; she's only suffering from amnesia, there should still be a chance to salvage everything.
Even if she regains her memory, would she still like Dongfang Yang because of the merged memories?
That possibility absolutely does not exist!
Even if she were captured and firmly locked by her side, would they still turn against each other due to constant annoyance?
But what other way was there!
In her mind, it was as if two people were locked in an internal struggle.
Su Tao's eyes gradually became vacant again.
"If I kill Xiaocheng and keep her by my side forever, won't we be together forever?"
Her lips, unconsciously, mumbled this sentence.
And as these words left her mouth, Su Tao instantly felt a chill run through her, as if she had plunged into an ice cellar.
Her previously muddled thoughts instantly cleared.
Opening her eyes, she saw Luo Ying frowning, appearing somewhat displeased.
Su Tao covered her aching head, shaking it forcefully, feeling a bit dizzy. "Sorry... I seemed to have zoned out for a moment. Where were we?"
Luo Ying put on a smile, "We were talking about the banquet. What do you think of my suggestion just now? Things aren't necessarily so absolute. How about you personally confess to Chi Xiaocheng when you get to the banquet?"
"Confess...?"
Su Tao drank the remaining half glass of iced water and propped up her head. "Will that really work?"
"But there aren't any other options, are there?" Luo Ying offered suggestions just like a kind elder sister next door. "Whether this is a misunderstanding or not, you'll have to face it eventually. Your complexion looks terrible right now, and constant internal struggle isn't good."
She said nonchalantly, "If it's a misunderstanding, clarify it quickly, and you'll still be a couple. Then it'll be a sweet life ahead."
"Your relationship will even deepen and become more intimate because you've overcome this difficulty together."
As if a beautiful fantasy was sketched out by her words, a glimmer of hope appeared in Su Tao's eyes.
But the next second, she heard Luo Ying continue, "If she really did betray you and fell in love with Dongfang Yang, you should just break up with her directly. Cutting ties decisively means you won't continue to be consumed by this internal struggle, right?"
That gentle smile made both choices seem equally inconsequential.
Would the step forward lead to life or death?
Su Tao lowered her head and pondered for a long time. "Luo Ying, I'll listen to you. At the banquet in a few days, I'll go directly and clarify things with Xiaocheng."
"However..." Su Tao's words shifted, she took a breath, and a determined light once again shone in her eyes. "I still choose to believe Xiaocheng!"
"I believe she wouldn't lie to me!"
That spectacle might be fake.
What Luo Ying said could also be a misunderstanding.
Even what she had seen before might not all be true.
Even though deep down she felt that all of it was true, and the possibility of misunderstanding was extremely small.
But...
But Xiaocheng, she hadn't personally said that she didn't like her!
Even if hope was slim, one should still hold onto belief.
Su Tao stood up, her tightly clenched hands suddenly relaxed. She hid all her negative emotions, and the crescent-moon-like smile still graced her lips. "Thank you, Luo Ying, you've helped me so much."
Luo Ying's fingertips traced circles on the table, smiling as she nodded. "We're friends, of course I'll help you with your troubles. If there's anything else, you can keep telling me, I'm willing to be your listener."
"Okay, then I'll head back first. I'll treat you to a meal another day."
"Alright, bye-bye."
Luo Ying waved lightly, then propped her chin with one hand, watching Su Tao's retreating figure, her eyes filled with both surprise and a hint of admiration.
She truly deserved to be the idealized figure for everyone!
Luo Ying's face showed a trace of thought, then she seemed to recall something else, letting out a rather disgusted "Tsk."
She rose and left with a flourish.
Time flew by quickly, and in the blink of an eye, the dinner party hosted by Dongfang Yang's family was approaching.
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