If You Could Hear My Heart

Chapter 767: Chapter 767: I Will Strive to Stand By Your Side

Xu Chaomu was rather happy today because Shen Chi’s attitude towards her was truly amiable, a stark contrast to his previous demeanor when criticizing her at the group, as if he were a completely different person.

Back then, Shen Chi didn’t mince words when he reprimanded her, and in front of Linda, he didn’t offer her a way to save face.

At that time, Xu Chaomu really wished she could tear him to pieces.

But after her anger dissipated, she obediently revised the designs. After all, he was the boss, and she was the employee, wasn’t she?

In any other company, she would have to put up with the boss’s temper. Shen Chi was actually not so bad; if she wasn’t happy, she could make him sleep on the floor when they got home at night.

“With me around, you won’t embarrass me, but whether or not you’ll make a name for yourself depends on how hard you work,” Shen Chi said indifferently.

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Xu Chaomu understood his meaning. She looked up at him and said, “Then wait for me to make you proud.”

“Okay, I’ll be waiting.”

“By the way, why were you so harsh when you spoke to me at the group last time?”

“If I weren’t harsh, would you remember the lesson?”

“I…,” Xu Chaomu was at a loss for words. It’s said that strict teachers produce outstanding students, and after that last time, she really did learn her lesson.

But how could he be so harsh on her!

She almost cried right in front of him.

“Just listen to me,” Shen Chi tugged at her hand and looked at her seriously. “If you really like design, as long as you’re earnest, I can make you into a world-renowned designer.”

Xu Chaomu looked at him, her eyes filled with depth and gratitude.

She smiled, revealing her small pearly-white teeth like a ray of sunlight.

She wriggled out of his grasp and suddenly stood on tiptoe, hooked his neck, and flashed a sweet smile. “I’ll work hard to stand by your side.”

Under the sunlight, her little face was pure and lovely, reminiscent of a sunflower blooming in midsummer.

And so she hooked his neck, standing under the lush Magnolia Tree.

Sunlight filtered through the gaps in the leaves, casting patches of shadow on her face, and her smile was so simple.

Shen Chi hooked the corner of his mouth, his eyes filled with deep emotion as he looked at her.

Such an Xu Chaomu was beautiful to behold and especially pleasing to the eye.

Xu Chaomu hooked her arms around his neck and refused to let go, feeling that such moments were truly wonderful.

She didn’t come from a prestigious family or background, but she had him.

He was the drive behind her efforts. Even though he shone like the stars, she could strive to reach his heights.

Moreover, he had said that if she couldn’t reach him, he would bend down for her…

She tiptoed again, tilting her head to look at him and laughed, “But I’m already excellent on my own, I don’t need you to elevate me.”

“Are you sure?” Shen Chi raised his eyebrows.

“Otherwise, people might really say I climbed my way up through unspoken rules.”

“Are you afraid of what others might say?”

“Shen Chi… I told them at the group that my husband is a lowly secretary with no money or power, and that our work is hard. We live in a rented house, and we don’t even have money for baby formula,” Xu Chaomu said innocently as she blinked her large eyes.

She had made up the story in haste at the time, not expecting that none of those people would doubt it.

Shen Chi’s mouth twitched, “Xu Chaomu, you’re still making up stories about me after five years!”

Five years ago, she had claimed in school that her brother was a bricklayer with no money for food. Five years later, she hadn’t changed a bit!

Xu Chaomu looked even more aggrieved, her lips pouted as she clung to his neck, “Why are you swearing at me again? If you swear at me one more time, I’ll ignore you. Oh, and I’ll make sure the bun in my belly ignores you too.”

“You wouldn’t dare!” Shen Chi gave her a stern look, “You think you’re right?”

“It’s just a bit of fabrication, it’s not like I said any bad things. I didn’t say my husband cheated on me, doesn’t want me anymore, didn’t say my husband spends his days drinking and enjoying life with a mistress who’s also pregnant, didn’t say…”

“Xu Chaomu!” Shen Chi’s face darkened—he couldn’t believe how far she could go with her stories!

And she thought these were mild?

“So, you’re not angry then?” Xu Chaomu giggled.

“You still don’t want me to make our relationship public?” Shen Chi asked her.

“Not for now…” Xu Chaomu replied.

There was still a lot between them that hadn’t been sorted out. Making it public now might be premature. Besides, she wasn’t yet ready for it psychologically.

“I’ll listen to you,” Shen Chi pinched her cheek.

“Mhmm.” Xu Chaomu smiled.

She liked it when he listened to her, but Shen Chi could be so domineering at times and rarely heeded her.

Her arms remained around his neck for a good while, loving the feeling, being able to lean her head and look at him.

“Ge Si… do you think it feels like we’re in love?” Xu Chaomu smiled.

Her little face radiated happiness, and at that moment, her heart felt sweet, like ice cream slowly melting under the sun.

When alone with him, she could easily put all the unpleasant things behind her, for she cherished these moments.

Truth be told, they hadn’t really dated yet.

Shen Chi pondered for a moment, looking at her grape-like big eyes, and curled up the corners of his lips, “Is that so? Are you pursuing me?”

“Does it matter? If it’s really important, then of course you were the one who pursued me,” Xu Chaomu certainly wouldn’t admit it was her who clung to him back then.

“Not important.”

Shen Chi suddenly smiled, lowered his head, and kissed her forehead gently.

A wave of happiness immediately spread from her heart, and Xu Chaomu laughed, very joyfully.

The two continued their walk, hand in hand, nestled against each other.

Shen Chi liked Xu Chaomu this way, and Xu Chaomu liked Shen Chi this way too.

Sometimes, as they walked, Xu Chaomu would stop and flash him a silly, happy smile.

She would remember what she’d said—that one day, Mrs. Shen and Mr. Shen could stand shoulder to shoulder together.

When it got dark, the evening breeze felt chilly as it blew in gusts.

The Waterside Pavillion was beautiful, and it remained beautiful even at night, vibrant like a tapestry. Though it was late summer, the leaves had not withered, presenting an abounding verdant scene.

Wen Zhiyuan called around eight o’clock at night. At that time, he was sitting with Xu Chaomu in the living room, watching television.

The girl had fallen asleep on his legs after not watching for long.

Shen Chi stroked her little head, as if petting a small pet cat.

If not for watching TV with her, he really wouldn’t have much interest. Good for her, she fell asleep first.

Wen Zhiyuan’s call brought him back to reality, and he answered in a low voice.

“Shen Chi, everything is ready,” Wen Zhiyuan said.

“Give me the location, I’ll bring Chaomu right now.”

“Downstairs at Second Hospital, I’ll wait for you.”

“Hmm,” Shen Chi whispered.

They exchanged a few concise words, and Shen Chi hung up the phone.

Xu Chaomu was still sleeping soundly, nestled on his legs, sleeping very soundly.

Shen Chi gently picked her up, trying not to disturb her.

But the girl really wasn’t disturbed at all; she changed position and continued to lie in his arms, sleeping.