Chapter 480 Misunderstandings: The Beginning Of Conflict
Misunderstandings: The Beginning Of Conflict
Chi Xiaocheng returned less than three minutes after chatting with Si Chen.
Su Tao smiled, dimpling her cheeks, and softly asked, "What did you two talk about that you had to send me away?"
Chi Xiaocheng sighed helplessly. "It wasn't anything much. Si Chen mainly told me to pay more attention to that man your father sent."
Chi Xiaocheng plopped down next to Su Tao. "He's worried that since you haven't seen your father in so many years, you'll easily be blinded by that familial affection, lose your head, and then create all sorts of unnecessary misunderstandings."
"He was afraid you'd get angry if he said it in front of you, so he specifically called me over to secretly keep an eye on you."
Chi Xiaocheng's exasperation seemed completely genuine. "But I think Si Chen is worrying for nothing. Don't I know you, Tao Tao? Even if that so-called fiancé is real, you wouldn't abandon me for him."
"I've always believed in you, Tao Tao."
Chi Xiaocheng turned and offered a smile.
It was originally a very heartwarming smile.
But in Su Tao's eyes, it only seemed fake.
Xiaocheng was lying.
She couldn't see any traces of lying, but Su Tao could feel it. If it was just this, Si Chen definitely wouldn't have called her away.
There must be something else.
Xiaocheng, she's still lying to me!
Su Tao reached out and put her arm around Chi Xiaocheng's other shoulder, easily pulling the little loli into her embrace.
This action had already become a daily routine for the two of them.
Chi Xiaocheng quickly adjusted her posture, naturally leaning into Su Tao's arms, resting her head on her shoulder. In fact, she only needed to slide down slightly to rest on that soft chest.
It wasn't until a hand caressed her head that Chi Xiaocheng comfortably narrowed her eyes.
Stroking that smooth, tea-colored hair, Su Tao felt very comfortable and liked it very much.
But she couldn't help but sigh.
Yes, Xiaocheng has always believed in me.
Believes that I won't betray her, that even if the so-called fiancé really comes, I won't abandon her, because I like and love her so much.
But what about it?
Since you believe in me, why are you still hiding so many things from me?
I also believe in you so much, but why don't you tell me everything, and then we can face it together?
Is this trust of yours genuine, or are you just putting on a show for me?
Su Tao's gaze gradually deepened.
And it was at this moment that the long-awaited protagonist of the night, Dongfang Yang, finally rushed in through the door, panting.
With a "bang," almost all the guests turned their eyes to the entrance.
Even at this grand occasion, Dongfang Yang was still wearing his familiar fiery red windbreaker, showing none of the demeanor of a banquet protagonist, and looking more like an unrestrained man.
And beside him was a dazzling girl who made countless girls in the hall consciously lower their heads.
Qian Qing.
In a star-studded ocean-blue evening gown, her careful makeup and already beautiful appearance made her truly the brightest star in the room at this moment.
And beside her was the most dazzling sun.
Dongfang Wen, on stage, couldn't help but grumble, "You finally know to come, huh? You're almost half an hour late. You might as well not have come!"
Dongfang Yang laughed. "There was a traffic jam on the way, there was no way around it! Let me introduce my girlfriend to everyone, Qian Qing!"
He was like a knight, standing in front of Qian Qing, confidently introducing this girl who came from a small family, whose status was far different from his, but who was extremely outstanding in personality and other aspects.
More and more guests turned their eyes to Dongfang Yang and Qian Qing.
And they stood on both sides of the red carpet.
Sending blessings with their eyes.
But Su Tao, looking at Dongfang Yang and Qian Qing, repeatedly recalled what Luo Ying had said before.
Even at the banquet, Chi Xiaocheng might not really like you.
All the previous signs indicated that she had already betrayed herself, that she had fallen in love with Dongfang Yang, that she hadn't fully recovered her past memories, and that she had been acting all along.
Perhaps she didn't even like herself, but was subconsciously hating herself.
As said before.
Let a familiar person replace her as Dongfang Yang's fake girlfriend, so that she could both fool herself and continue to be with Dongfang Yang in secret.
To stabilize her originally illusory, fabricated illness and not affect her underground affair with Dongfang Yang.
And that woman just happened to be Qian Qing.
She clearly didn't see Qian Qing at the cafe before.
Heh.
Now, touching Xiaocheng's head, she showed an expression of enjoyment.
Is she really enjoying my caress, or is she actually disgusted deep down and can only pretend to be happy?
Su Tao didn't quite understand, but she could see one thing.
Dongfang Yang was acting.
Although her self-taught acting skills weren't very good yet, she could still tell whether others were acting.
Qian Qing might not be acting. She was shy and nervous, and couldn't quite let go.
But Su Tao could see from afar that Dongfang Yang was completely forcing himself to be cheerful to cover up possible mistakes.
He and Qian Qing weren't really boyfriend and girlfriend.
And Dongfang Yang didn't seem to really like Qian Qing.
Then who would he like?
Chi Xiaocheng!
Su Tao leaned forward slightly, squinting at Chi Xiaocheng's face.
The girl was leaning on her shoulder, looking at Dongfang Yang and Qian Qing, with a look of envy in her eyes.
Was it envy?
Su Tao wasn't sure.
She simply asked directly, "What does Xiaocheng think? You're watching so intently~"
"Envious." Chi Xiaocheng blurted out, without any hesitation.
Su Tao was momentarily speechless. "Envious of what?"
"Envious of everything."
Envious of Dongfang Yang and Qian Qing, because I also want to walk together with Tao Tao like this, receiving blessings from countless people.
Envious of this banquet venue, with its red carpet, stage, and countless facilities prepared for this love. This represents another special kind of affection.
Envious of those beautiful dresses and clothes. They belonged to them, while what I and Tao Tao are wearing ultimately doesn't belong to us.
Envious that they can be the protagonists of this banquet.
And whether I and Tao Tao can really be together in the future still depends on the mood of the world's will.
The envy revealed in her eyes was sincere, without any pretense.
But this was another matter entirely in Su Tao's eyes.
The world's will would guide her to think in negative directions.
The object of envy in Chi Xiaocheng's mouth changed from countless things to Qian Qing alone.
Xiaocheng envied Qian Qing.
She envied Qian Qing for being able to be Dongfang Yang's girlfriend, for being able to admit her status in front of so many people, for being able to wear a dress like a wedding gown with Dongfang Yang and walk on this red carpet.
This blurted, subconscious envy had no chance to be concealed.
So Xiaocheng, you really still like Dongfang Yang, don't you?
The misunderstanding deepened.
And this, is often the beginning of conflict.
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