If You Could Hear My Heart
Chapter 1346: Will Never Bother You Again

Chapter 1346: Chapter 1346: Will Never Bother You Again

Liu Rumei had arrived, and it didn’t seem right to leave now, so she nodded at Xu Chaomu.

Xu Chaomu watched her, looking somewhat dazed.

After returning to the country again, she had not seen Liu Rumei or Shen Yanrou. In fact, seven years ago, ever since they moved out of the Shen family’s home, she had not seen them.

Seeing them again, Xu Chaomu’s heart was filled with complex emotions.

Clearly, Liu Rumei was even more moved.

She had not expected Xu Chaomu to be there, and likewise, she had not anticipated how much Xu Chaomu had changed.

The once somewhat naughty and noisy little girl had become demure, and moreover, she had grown even more beautiful.

"I’ve come to see how Cexian is doing," said Liu Rumei.

She knew Zhou Ran would surely be there today, but she did not expect that Shen Chi’s family would be there too.

"Come in," Zhou Ran said indifferently.

Liu Rumei placed the fruit basket on the table and glanced at Shen Cexian, saying, "Are you feeling better? Surgery takes a toll, remember to drink more chicken soup and nourishing products."

"It’s nothing, just an old issue," replied Shen Cexian.

"That’s good, that’s good," Liu Rumei nodded, struggling for a moment to find the right words.

Xu Chaomu saw a trace of sadness in Liu Rumei’s eyes, which were constantly red and swollen. It seems Liu Rumei was also aware of Shen Shihan’s condition!

"Have a seat," Zhou Ran told Liu Rumei.

"No need, I will be leaving soon," said Liu Rumei, a bit uneasy.

Xu Chaomu had never seen Liu Rumei like this before; truly, time can change a person.

Liu Rumei used to be so arrogant, Xu Chaomu particularly remembered the first day Liu Rumei brought Shen Shihan and Shen Yanrou to the Shen family’s home. At that time, Liu Rumei had ousted Zhou Ran from the Shen family and had become its lady.

If it weren’t for Shen Chi’s protection over the years, she probably would have been harmed by Liu Rumei many times.

Xu Chaomu didn’t have any particular feelings for Liu Rumei and knew that she had not been living well these past years.

Ever since Shen Chi issued the ban, Liu Rumei could no longer step into the Shen family’s home, nor could she associate with Zhou Ran and Shen Cexian. Nowadays, she mostly lived together with Shen Yanrou.

Shen Chi had told her that Liu Rumei’s insistence on staying by his father’s side was largely for the wealth.

The Shen family’s fortune was considerable, and even getting one percent would be very substantial for Liu Rumei.

Xu Chaomu didn’t know if Liu Rumei still cared about the family fortune now, or whether, in her heart, she still had feelings for Shen Cexian.

Liu Rumei looked truly haggard today, without makeup and absolutely no color on her face.

"Yanrou has some work matters; she will come by later," Liu Rumei said.

"Okay," Shen Cexian nodded.

"I have nothing else, just seeing you’re well makes me relieved," Liu Rumei told Shen Cexian, with a hint of restraint.

Xiaobao hid behind Xu Chaomu and tugged at the corner of Xu Chaomu’s clothes without making a sound.

For a moment, the room fell silent.

Liu Rumei was restless, still she said, "Please continue your chat, I don’t want to disturb you all, I’ll head back first."

"Wait, I would like to speak with you alone for a moment," Shen Cexian called out to her.

Liu Rumei looked at him and nodded.

Shen Chi signaled to Xu Chaomu with his eyes, and they all left.

As the door of the hospital room closed, Shen Cexian let out a sigh and asked Liu Rumei, "How have you been lately?"

Liu Rumei shook her head: "To say I’ve been well would be a lie."

"You know what happened to Shihan."

"Mm, I know it all—Yanrou had people inquire overseas. I’m waiting for Yanrou to take her vacation so we can go to the United States together to see Shihan."

"Achi has found him a good doctor. Whether he can wake up or not is up to his fate," Shen Cexian said indifferently.

"My heart is truly heavy, I had a stable life for most of it, never expected that such a big thing would happen to Shihan," Liu Rumei said, "I’m also to blame. Since he was young, I taught him to compete, to be the best at everything, without telling him that money and profits are just worldly possessions."

Shen Cexian nodded. He hadn’t expected that the usually muddled Liu Rumei would have such a realization.

"I love Shihan very much; I would rather it was me who was in trouble," Liu Rumei wiped her tears.

"Shihan is my son too. I’m also very upset and blame myself for what happened. I never favored anyone between Shihan and Achi. Perhaps you blame me for not giving the corporation to Shihan back in the day."

"Just as you said, Shihan is too stubborn. Giving the corporation to Achi reassured me far more than giving it to Shihan," Shen Cexian said. "But I didn’t expect Shihan would still want to compete with Achi."

"I know, I understand it all," Liu Rumei choked up. "Achi is more suitable than Shihan. Shihan went astray."

"If I could have noticed the signs earlier, maybe today’s situation wouldn’t have happened," Shen Cexian also felt regret.

"You don’t need to blame yourself; it was Shihan who made the mistake," Liu Rumei said, her expression vague.

"When you go see Shihan, remember to tell him a few words for me. Just say dad misses him, and hopes he will get better soon..."

As Shen Cexian spoke, he was overcome with tears.

Liu Rumei cried too, wiping away her tears with a tissue.

"I heard that Shui Fu is pregnant. She was also hurt, but fortunately, both the child and she are fine," Liu Rumei said.

"Then Shihan needs to wake up even more. He’s going to be a father," Shen Cexian’s voice was downcast.

"If Shihan can wake up, I will take his family and Yanrou to move abroad. We will never bother you again," Liu Rumei said.

"You don’t have to do that; after all, we were once husband and wife. Shihan and Yanrou are also my children."

Liu Rumei shook her head: "I think they would also be willing to move abroad."

Shen Cexian didn’t say anything more. Actually, moving abroad might not be such a bad thing...

"Cexian, after all these years, I’ve always known—you never liked me," Liu Rumei sighed softly.

She knew not long after she met Shen Cexian that he didn’t like her, but because she resembled Xu Mengxi in her eyes. He treated her as if she were Xu Mengxi, and she needed a backer and wealth, which is why they ended up entangled for so many years.

Similarly, she also knew that when Shen Cexian got married, he didn’t like Zhou Ran, but by the time he divorced her, he had fallen in love with Zhou Ran, although he never admitted to his own heart.

She understood Shen Cexian very well, so over the years, she could make Shen Cexian grant her every request.

Later, when Shen Chi took control, her fate began to change slowly.

When Shen Cexian heard Liu Rumei’s words, he said lightly: "We are not young anymore, talking about these things is meaningless."

"Yes," Liu Rumei appeared resigned. "I should go. Call them back in. We probably won’t see each other much in the future. You and Zhou Ran live a good life."

"I will make arrangements for you," said Shen Cexian.

Liu Rumei had been with him for so many years after all. He wouldn’t let her end her days in desolation.