If You Could Hear My Heart

Chapter 779: Chapter 779: You and Shen Chi need to be well

The Nie Chenglang in front of her wore a white shirt, carried a gentle expression, and his eyes were calm.

He sat down in front of Xu Chaomu and looked at her indifferently.

Seeing that she had stopped, Nie Chenglang smiled slightly, “You continue eating.”

Xu Chaomu felt embarrassed as she looked at the table full of dishes she had ordered and handed the menu to him, “Have you had lunch? Order some and join me.”

“I’ve already eaten,” Nie Chenglang smiled.

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“Ah… No, I’ll order you a grapefruit tea. Even if you don’t drink it, you have to drink it.”

Without further ado, Xu Chaomu really did call the waiter to bring over a cup of grapefruit tea.

Nie Chenglang smiled helplessly and had no choice but to keep Xu Chaomu company for the meal.

“Are you just passing by?” Xu Chaomu asked.

It had been a long time since she last saw Nie Chenglang. That time, Nie Chenglang and Shen Chi had fought, both sustaining injuries, especially Nie Chenglang, who was hurt quite badly.

Thankfully, looking at him today, no scars could be seen on his face.

Fortunately, his face wasn’t disfigured; otherwise, she would have been filled with regret. Nie Chenglang was still pleasing to the eye, with his handsome appearance and youthful looks.

“Yes, I actually was eating across the street,” Nie Chenglang pointed outside, “I happened to see you so I came in to talk to you for a bit. If I hadn’t run into you today, I was planning on looking for you anyway.”

“Is there something you need from me?” Xu Chaomu tilted her head as she asked.

“Can’t I look for you if there’s nothing important?” Nie Chenglang laughed.

“No no no, that’s not what I meant, you understand.”

“I understand,” Nie Chenglang’s eyes were full of laughter.

“Hmm! I knew you would understand me,” Xu Chaomu said, “Is the grapefruit tea good? If it’s not, there’s also milk tea here, with fresh milk.”

“It’s good, quite pleasant.”

“That’s good then.” Xu Chaomu smiled and lowered her head to continue eating her spaghetti.

She had ordered way too much and certainly wouldn’t be able to finish all of it later, but Nie Chenglang had already eaten and didn’t want to eat more. It seems that other than forcing herself, the only option was to take it to go.

She ate with her head bowed, silent, waiting for Nie Chenglang to continue.

Ever since Shen Chi told her some truths last time, she had felt a barrier in her heart.

Because five years ago, during the cruise ship incident, Nie Chenglang’s mother, Lu Feili, was also a direct participant.

Although Nie Chenglang was completely unrelated to the incident, Xu Chaomu still felt somewhat sad.

“Chaomu, after last time, did Shen Chi… do anything to you?” Nie Chenglang asked with concern.

When he left that day, Nie Chenglang could clearly feel the raging fury in Shen Chi!

He genuinely feared that Xu Chaomu might suffer!

After all, Shen Chi seemed very dissatisfied with the child Xu Chaomu was carrying.

Xu Chaomu shook her head, “No, he wouldn’t dare do anything to me. I’m telling you, he’s really afraid of me.”

Hearing her words, Nie Chenglang actually laughed.

“That’s good. I saw that he was very angry and was afraid he might do something to you. Seeing that you are fine, I can rest assured now.”

“Chenglang, I’m sorry, I apologized to him on your behalf because he can be very unreasonable and domineering. I sincerely apologize to you; are you no longer angry with him about that night’s events?” Xu Chaomu said.

“It’s fine, I have long since forgotten about it,” Nie Chenglang said calmly.

Since that day, he had forgotten what he needed to forget, but he was just a bit worried about Xu Chaomu.

However, seeing her well today, he finally felt at ease.

Perhaps it was the habit formed over those five years, but he still didn’t want her to be bullied by anyone.

At least, during those five years he had watched over her, no one dared to bully her.

“Chaomu, how’s your baby?” Nie Chenglang inquired.

“Everything’s fine now. The doctor says the baby is very healthy and told me to take good care of myself. Chenglang, thank you.”

Nie Chenglang nodded, not saying anything more.

Since returning to C City, he had always felt a distance between them—a distance not there before, when they used to talk about everything. Now they sat opposite each other, repeating only courteous trivialities.

Xu Chaomu was eating her spaghetti while Nie Chenglang simply sat across from her, silently watching.

He used to enjoy just watching her like this.

After a long silence, Xu Chaomu finally lifted her head and asked, “Chenglang…”

She hesitated, wanting to say something, but kept carefully considering her words.

“Hmm?”

“I heard… Shen Chi tell me some things,” Xu Chaomu said softly.

“What?” Nie Chenglang’s brow furrowed.

“He said… your mother is the chairwoman of Faye Jewelry Group.”

So it was this… Nie Chenglang’s frown deepened. He had been keeping this from her all along, not that he didn’t want her to know, but because he didn’t want to add more burdens or thoughts to her.

“Yes,” Nie Chenglang did not deny it, “I’ve always refrained from telling you, I’m sorry.”

Xu Chaomu smiled slightly, “It doesn’t matter, whether you told me or not doesn’t affect me because you are still the same Chenglang who treated me well.”

“Do you think I deceived you?”

Xu Chaomu shook her head, “No, I had always thought that your family must be quite wealthy. But you don’t act like those rich sons who only indulge in eating, drinking, and playing.”

“Really? What makes you think I’m different?” Nie Chenglang also smiled.

“For example, you’d go to the orphanage, and then, you’d hang out with a friend like me who had nothing, and you’ve helped me so much…” Xu Chaomu said.

Recalling the incidents from five years ago, Xu Chaomu was filled with emotion.

“You need to take care of yourself,” Nie Chenglang suddenly became sentimental.

“Chenglang, I’m sorry… I still chose to be with Shen Chi…” Xu Chaomu lowered her head.

“It’s okay, you don’t love me, I know,” Nie Chenglang’s voice was subdued yet gentle, “Your acceptance of my proposal was only because I said the child was mine.”

“Chenglang, I really appreciate you…” Xu Chaomu said.

He told her a well-intentioned lie to spare her the pain, and she was truly grateful to him for it.

Anyway, fate had been kind to her, too; that night, by chance, the person with her was Shen Chi.

“You and Shen Chi need to be happy. If he bullies you, tell me. I’ll help you.”

He hoped she could find happiness.

“You too, find a girl you love and who loves you back,” Xu Chaomu smiled faintly.

Nie Chenglang nodded, his lips curving into a shallow smile.

Xu Chaomu ate her lunch quietly; in truth, there were many things she left unsaid.

She knew that Faye Jewelry Group was a sworn competitor of Shen’s in some areas. Otherwise, Feili Group wouldn’t have desperately cooperated with Shen Shihan back then to take back the diamond mines that belonged to Shen Chi.

Those diamond mines were worth a fortune, and Shen Chi’s loss of them was a deadly blow.

She also knew that Shen Chi almost lost his position as CEO because of that incident. He had remained standing only after receiving the help of several siblings and flying around the world to secure financing.