If You Could Hear My Heart

Chapter 744: Chapter 744: Leave C City Within Three Days
 

Xu Chaomu lay in bed, hearing the sound of the caregiver tidying up the room, but she kept her eyes closed, pretending to sleep.

The caregiver, seeing that she didn’t wake up, usually left after busying herself for a while.

As evening approached, Xu Chaomu felt much better, no longer in pain, but still very weary.

She didn’t want to speak or open her eyes.

But she was thirsty and wanted water.

She reached towards the bedside cabinet, where a teacup was placed.

However, she had no strength in her hand. She strained to reach, but couldn’t touch it, and just as she almost did, the cup wobbled and “clang” fell to the ground.

The glass cup shattered on impact, scattering pieces everywhere.

Xu Chaomu’s hand drooped down, her nose tingled, holding back the urge to cry.

The noise attracted the attention of a nurse outside, and one of them opened the door and walked in.

“Miss, what do you need? I’ll get it for you,” the nurse said.

Dr. Wen had instructed them to take good care of Xu Chaomu.

Xu Chaomu shook her head, too weak to speak.

The nurse hurriedly cleaned up the floor and got her a new cup, pouring her some boiling water.

Just then, Wen Zhiyuan came in; he saw that Xu Chaomu seemed to be awake.

“Chaomu, are you feeling better?” he asked with concern.

Xu Chaomu did not respond; she simply didn’t have the strength to reply.

“I’ll call Shen Chi for you,” Wen Zhiyuan sighed.

He really had run out of options. He had thought about not disturbing Shen Chi earlier, as it wouldn’t be much use anyway, but seeing Xu Chaomu like this, he feared only Shen Chi could comfort her.

“No… don’t,” Xu Chaomu said urgently, enduring her discomfort to speak.

“Alright, we won’t call him. You just pull yourself together,” Wen Zhiyuan quickly replied.

Xu Chaomu, with her eyes closed, was reminded of Bai Man when Wen Zhiyuan mentioned Shen Chi.

“My… phone…” Xu Chaomu said.

“Your phone was broken, I had someone replace the screen for you. If you want it, I can get it for you now,” Wen Zhiyuan said.

Xu Chaomu nodded; she wanted it.

“Okay,” Wen Zhiyuan stood up, casting a sympathetic glance at Xu Chaomu.

It didn’t take long for Wen Zhiyuan to return to the ward.

He gently placed her phone beside her pillow and cautioned, “Don’t do anything foolish again.”

Xu Chaomu didn’t speak, just lay there quietly.

“Rest well,” he advised her once more.

Seeing that Xu Chaomu showed no significant emotional reaction, Wen Zhiyuan had no choice but to leave the ward again.

No sooner had he left than Xu Chaomu reached for the mobile phone by her bed.

The phone had been fixed. When she turned it on, she didn’t see any calls returned by Shen Chi.

Surely, Bai Man must have deleted the call log after answering her call.

She had no idea why Shen Chi was with Bai Man, and thought that Bai Man would no longer appear in her life…

Five years had passed; had Bai Man not married yet? Did she still love Shen Chi?

Xu Chaomu’s mind was in turmoil…

While she was holding her phone, suddenly, the door to the ward opened again.

She turned her head and just saw a bodyguard in a black suit pushing Shen Cexian in.

Xu Chaomu blinked and turned her head away, no longer looking at them.

Shen Cexian’s face was devoid of emotion, his expression icy, his facial lines stiff, making him appear exceptionally indifferent.

The bodyguard pushed him in and casually closed the door of the ward.

The room was very quiet, only the sound of the wheelchair rubbing against the floor could be heard.

When Shen Cexian came over, Xu Chaomu could distinctly feel an overpowering aura.

She still didn’t turn around, instead closing her eyes.

She didn’t want to see Shen Cexian…

“Xu Chaomu,” Shen Cexian called her name calmly.

Xu Chaomu heard him, her brow furrowed slightly, but she kept silent.

Slowly, Shen Cexian took out a bank card from his pocket and placed it by her pillow.

“There’s ten million in the card, enough for you to live comfortably for a lifetime,” Shen Cexian’s voice was deep and hoarse, exerting a strong pressure, “This money is yours according to our agreement. The PIN is on the back of the card.”@@novelbin@@

His voice lingered in the ward, causing Xu Chaomu’s heart to ache with each word.

She didn’t want the money; she didn’t want anything. She just wanted Shen Chi…

“I hope you keep your promise, terminate the pregnancy, and leave C City forever,” Shen Cexian said calmly.

Compared to Shen Cexian’s composure, Xu Chaomu’s body shook uncontrollably.

What Shen Cexian said struck her ears harshly.

Shen Cexian continued, “These were your own words. I agreed to go with you for another blood test, and I hope you’ll keep your promise and not be someone who breaks their word.”

Shen Cexian’s words echoed with an unmistakable force.

Today, he wasn’t forcing Xu Chaomu, but his words were undoubtedly putting tremendous pressure on her.

“I, Shen Cexian, am not someone for a little girl like you to bully. I’m giving you three days,” Shen Cexian said, “Is that enough?”

Xu Chaomu’s heart ached, and she was silent for a very long time.

After a while, she finally moved her lips, “It’s enough.”

“Hmm, I hope you won’t go back on your word. Remember, I, Shen Cexian, hate such people the most!” Shen Cexian said, “Of course, you can also call Achi. I don’t object, but the result is the same here. Even if Achi comes back, it won’t change anything.”

Shen Cexian spoke slowly, yet profoundly.

“I heard Achi is busy with the international exposition, which is a major event for the group. If you want to force him to come back, it’s not impossible,” Shen Cexian said.

Shen Cexian left no room for Xu Chaomu to maneuver, indeed, he was pressuring her this time.

Last time in the ward, Xu Chaomu had spoken out of turn, confronting him and even saying many disrespectful things to him. This time, he was determined to pressure her.

Shen Cexian disliked the feeling of being oppressed, even though he was now sick and aged.

“I didn’t plan to call Fourth Brother anyway,” Xu Chaomu said calmly.

“Whether you call or not, leave C City within three days,” Shen Cexian demanded.

Xu Chaomu stayed silent.

“Show the courage you had in front of me, the ten million. If it’s too little, just say so,” Shen Cexian continued.

“Director Shen, you can leave,” Xu Chaomu finally said.

“You!” Shen Cexian felt he couldn’t save face. The girl was still so impudent.

No one had ever dared to speak to him in such a manner. Had Shen Chi spoilt her so much? Spoiling her to the point of complete lack of discipline!

Xu Chaomu turned her head away, not wanting to see him.

Shen Cexian gave a sign to the bodyguard, who understood and pushed him out.

The sound of the wheelchair rolling on the floor rustled, and soon after, there was a “bang” as the door closed.

Once he had left, tears began to flow from Xu Chaomu’s eyes, streaming down her cheeks…

The tears soaked her pillowcase as she turned her head and picked up the bank card beside her pillow.