If You Could Hear My Heart -
Chapter 1294: I Will Do My Best
Chapter 1294: Chapter 1294: I Will Do My Best
He genuinely liked Xiaobao from the bottom of his heart and wanted to see the little guy again.
"Come, say hello to Uncle," Xu Chaomu made another gesture.
Xiaobao understood at once and shouted, "Hello, Uncle."
Nie Chenglang’s smile deepened at the corner of his lips; at this moment, he really wanted to pat Xiaobao’s head silently.
"Uncle will come to see you again," Nie Chenglang said, his tone inevitably carrying a hint of helplessness.
"Xiaobao, say ’okay,’" Xu Chaomu said.
Xiaobao mimicked Xu Chaomu and shouted at the phone, "Okay..."
Nie Chenglang was at a loss for words, such an adorable child. He didn’t know whether Shen Chi would always be the same towards them, mother and son; he hoped they could always be happy.
Xiaobao then babbled on the phone for a long time; actually, he didn’t know who was on the other end of the line, but he simply felt quite fond of Nie Chenglang.
Nie Chenglang smiled and also remained silent for a good while.
After a long time, he said to her, "Chaomu, there are some things, I think I should still tell you."
"Hm? What is it?" Xu Chaomu picked up the phone.
She set Xiaobao down on the carpet to play and walked over to a quiet spot by the window.
For the first time, she heard Nie Chenglang’s deep tone, and his voice made her feel vaguely anxious.
"Do you... know who Xiaobao’s father is now?" Nie Chenglang said, "I remember you told me, you said you knew who Xiaobao’s dad was."
"I’ll tell you, will you keep it a secret for me?" Xu Chaomu still trusted Nie Chenglang.
If she couldn’t trust Nie Chenglang, then she didn’t have any friends she could trust.
During her five years in Paris, it was Nie Chenglang who had supported her. Back then, she would share many of her inner thoughts with Nie Chenglang.
"Do you really know?" Nie Chenglang was startled; it turned out she wasn’t just talking off the cuff.
"Mhm, and... a paternity test has been done."
With these words spoken, Nie Chenglang was dumbfounded, taking a long time to react.
For a while, silence, silence, neither of them made a sound.
It was Xu Chaomu who let out a light laugh, easing the awkwardness: "Xiaobao is Shen Chi’s son, a paternity test has also been done."
This time, Nie Chenglang was even more astonished, Shen Chi’s son? How could it be...
"Do you think it’s a coincidence? That night, Shen Chi was also coincidentally in the conference room of the Paris Hotel discussing cooperation. As to why such coincidental events happened afterward, maybe it’s fate!" Xu Chaomu smiled, "Perhaps... he and I are destined."
Nie Chenglang reflected on it for a long time, a very long time...
"So it was Shen Chi that night," Nie Chenglang said softly.
"Yeah, but... I still want to thank you, thank you for tolerating everything about me, even considering marrying me. Thank you, I am truly grateful."
Xu Chaomu was sincere, she was truly grateful to him.
"In reality, I am not that deserving of your gratitude. But now, hearing you say this, the guilt in my heart will lessen a bit," Nie Chenglang said, "Maybe it’s fate, this is for the best..."
Yes, this is for the best.
Xiaobao is Shen Chi’s son, Xu Chaomu is Shen Chi’s wife.
That night was as if it had never happened at all, everything was so natural, so harmonious.
Perhaps destiny ultimately favors those in love, which is why such coincidences occur.
Perhaps he and Xu Chaomu are simply not fated to be together, unable to unite after all their twists and turns, even after the initial five years of being together.
"A sense of guilt? Why would you feel guilty, Chenglang? You’re one of the best friends I’ve ever had..." Xu Chaomu said.
"There’s something I need to tell you, and maybe you won’t think the same after hearing it." Nie Chenglang sighed, his gaze fixed ahead, with a fleeting mistiness in his eyes.
"Hm?" Xu Chaomu turned her head, sitting on the chair to listen to him.
"It was also that night at the Paris Grand Hotel. Do you remember the company that collaborated with your advertising agency?" Nie Chenglang asked.
Xu Chaomu nodded: "Later I found out that it was the Paris branch of your Feili Group."
"Yes, you were plied with a lot of drinks by our deputy general manager. He had...unscrupulous intentions towards you," Nie Chenglang said. "Of course, I only learned about these things afterward. Had I known then, I would never have let you go to that gathering."
"Yeah, I had noticed that he kept filling my glass during the banquet," Xu Chaomu mentioned casually.
The past is the past; it’s been a long time. Bringing it up again feels like memories are being whisked away by the wind.
"He is indeed fond of women, there’s no denying that, but not to that extent. Besides, there were so many other female colleagues at your company, so why was it that he set his sights on you..." Nie Chenglang hinted.
Only then did Xu Chaomu frown, having never considered this question.
"What do you mean..." Xu Chaomu vaguely felt that something was off.
"I’m sorry, he’s the deputy general manager of my mother’s company, and all that he did was at my mother’s instigation," Nie Chenglang said, with a look of guilt and his eyes growing dark, "I’m so sorry, truly sorry."
Xu Chaomu was slightly stunned. So that’s how it was.
No wonder he mentioned feeling guilty; it was because of this incident.
"Chenglang, it’s not your fault, what your mother did has nothing to do with you. You don’t have to apologize to me," Xu Chaomu hastily said.
She was not one to be irrational. Chenglang’s kindness towards her had always been clear in her eyes.
What do his mother’s actions have to do with him?
"No, this matter has been weighing on my heart for a long time, and out of selfishness, I always refrained from telling you. But now, I’ve decided to tell you," Nie Chenglang said, "I don’t want to carry this guilt forever. Fortunately, it didn’t lead to a major mistake. Otherwise, I wouldn’t be able to live in peace."
Xu Chaomu sighed. Yes, fortunately...
Everything is still worthy of gratitude and comfort, the fateful coincidence of that night.
"Chaomu, I don’t expect your forgiveness, nor do I seek your forgiveness for my mother. I just think you have the right to know," Nie Chenglang said.
"Still, I thank you for letting me know about this, but it’s no longer important," Xu Chaomu said with a lifted corner of her lips.
It’s all unimportant now, all in the past.
"If my mother ever asks you to meet again or tells you something, please don’t go. Promise me," Nie Chenglang pleaded earnestly, "I can’t protect you by your side forever, but I will do everything in my power to lessen the malice this world has towards you."
As he spoke, Nie Chenglang’s voice trailed off.
For a moment, Xu Chaomu’s eyes moistened.
Ever since she met him, he had been doing his utmost to shield her from the world’s malice...
How could she ever repay his kindness?
Perhaps, she is more heartless than anyone.
"I promise you," Xu Chaomu nodded, wiping away the tear at the corner of her eye with her finger.
When she looked up again, her eyes held a trace of mistiness, and as she looked out the window, the world seemed blurred.
"Perhaps I’m just being presumptuous. After all, Shen Chi will take good care of you," Nie Chenglang said with a smile.
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