If You Could Hear My Heart
Chapter 1368: You Can’t Touch My Son

Chapter 1368: Chapter 1368: You Can’t Touch My Son

"Her name is Zhou Ran." The middle-aged man spoke with certainty.

Shen Chi’s expression remained unchanged, not a flicker of doubt in his eyes; he had already guessed this outcome.

"Are you sure that the woman who went to Xu Mengxi’s house that year was this Zhou Ran?" Shen Chi asked.

"I’ve already said it was late at night. Judging from her figure and profile, she indeed resembled her, 70% sure," the man’s gaze flickered.

Shen Chi sneered, "Based on this 70%, you plan to testify for Xu Chaomu in court?"

"I... I was forced," the man stammered, "but I didn’t lie, nor did I do anything guilty; I just took some money, that’s all."

"Who is the woman who found you?" Shen Chi continued his interrogation.

The middle-aged man shook his head: "I don’t know her name. It was just a job for money; asking too many questions isn’t good."

Shen Chi made a gesture to Xiao Mo, who immediately took out a photo of Bai Man from his phone and showed it to the middle-aged man.

"Is it this woman?"

The man studied it and nodded: "Yes, it’s her. She always wore a mask whenever she came, but I wouldn’t mistake her, her eyes and brow are very similar."

Shen Chi stood up, his gaze profound and shadowy, powerful without anger.

Turning around, Shen Chi walked out, with Xiao Mo closely following behind.

From behind them, the middle-aged man shouted, "I’ve said everything I could, can you let me go? My elderly mother is still in the hospital waiting for my care, you can’t touch my son!"

The only response was the sound of the door closing behind them, followed by silence.

Once outside, Shen Chi got into the car, his face still largely expressionless, eyes fixed straight ahead.

Xiao Mo started the car from the driver’s seat and cautiously asked, "President Shen, without exceptions, it must be Bai Man who’s been pulling strings behind the scenes."

"Hmm," Shen Chi responded heavily, somewhat preoccupied.

Xiao Mo had followed him for so many years and knew well what was on Shen Chi’s mind. He sighed and said, "President Shen, don’t overthink the incident from fifteen years ago. I think there’s no need to investigate further. Chaomu has decided not to pursue it; she has stepped back and let it go. Why should you reopen the wound?"

"There are some things I just want to be clear about in my heart," Shen Chi said indifferently.

"Actually, President Shen, sometimes it’s not such a bad thing to be a little confused," Xiao Mo advised.

Shen Chi shook his head and glanced ahead, "Let’s go."

Xiao Mo couldn’t guess what decision Shen Chi would make at this moment. If Shen Chi really wanted to keep investigating, what would Xu Chaomu think? Or was it that Shen Chi just wanted to uncover the truth while keeping Xu Chaomu in the dark?

He heard that the relationships among the members of the Shen Family had somewhat improved, with Zhou Ran and Shen Cexian’s attitudes toward Xu Chaomu undergoing significant changes, and Xu Chaomu had also gradually buried the incident from fifteen years ago.

Why did Shen Chi insist on continuing the investigation...

Xiao Mo didn’t ask further, and while driving, he didn’t bring up the issue again but discussed several real estate projects that would soon commence with Shen Chi.

"By the way, President Shen, President Zhao has invited you to play golf this Saturday," Xiao Mo said.

"Cancel it."

"Oh," Xiao Mo said, "Also, the president of C University has invited you to give a lecture for the finance department."

"C University?" Shen Chi’s face hardened, "Do you even need to ask about such things? Who accepted it?"

Xiao Mo coughed lightly, knowing that these kinds of events didn’t need to be reported to Shen Chi—it was understood they should be declined. Shen Chi would hardly consider giving a university lecture.

"Well... it was Mrs. Shen who accepted it."

Shen Chi’s mouth twitched, wondering since when she had started managing his work as well.

"So, President Shen... are you going or not?" Xiao Mo asked.

The light in Shen Chi’s eyes shifted subtly as he replied faintly, "You go."

"Huh?" Xiao Mo was surprised, "That won’t do, I’m not President Shen."

"Aren’t you also one of Shen’s vice presidents? Besides, with your striking appearance, if you don’t go, should I ask President Zhang, President Guo, and those other potbellied vice presidents to go instead?"

"Shen..."

"Don’t try to haggle with me."

"..." Xiao Mo’s face was streaked with lines of frustration.

"These kind of charity lectures help to enhance the corporate image, you handle it." Shen Chi said.

Xiao Mo grumbled inwardly, clearly you just don’t want to go, yet you make it sound so noble.

...

When Shen Chi returned home in the evening, Xu Chaomu was accompanying Xiaobao with his writing, patiently resting her chin in her hand and tenderly watching Xiaobao.

After entering the living room, Shen Chi sat down on the sofa and casually poured himself a cup of tea.

Xu Chaomu ran over with a smile: "You’re back!"

"Mhm, have a seat." Shen Chi looked at her indulgently, his gaze however deep with meaning.

Xu Chaomu took the opportunity to sit down, secretly wrapping her arms around his waist and whispering near his ear: "Do you have something to tell me?"

"What’s this about the finance lecture at C University?" Shen Chi looked at her lightly and asked.

"It’s just as you’ve seen." Xu Chaomu laughed, "I went to C University to chat with Chuqing, and she mentioned that she’s in charge of this event, but she’s reached out to many entrepreneurs who are not willing to go. So I suggested letting my husband do it..."

"You really like to make more trouble for your husband."

"So, are you going or not?" Xu Chaomu looked at him full of expectation, "If you go, I’ll get Chuqing to reserve a spot for me, and I’ll attend!"

"Not going."

"Come on, really not giving any face."

Shen Chi took a sip of tea and casually picked up the newspaper on the table.

Seeing that Shen Chi wasn’t joking, Xu Chaomu shook his arm: "Are you really not going? Please go, I’ve already promised Chuqing I would, assured her that my husband would definitely come and told her to not worry, and she’s preparing for it now."

"Where do you get your confidence from?" Shen Chi glanced at her.

"..." Xu Chaomu huffed, "Forget it then, I thought you would fulfill any request I have, I can’t even propose a small favor. I’ve overestimated my place in your heart."

After speaking, Xu Chaomu stood up, not wanting to talk to Shen Chi anymore.

Who knew, Shen Chi suddenly caught her and pulled her into his embrace.

He lowered his head, his fingers gently caressed her chin, his voice deep and flirtatious: "When has your husband not been resolute when you ask for something? Huh?"

Xu Chaomu’s face turned red, she struggled a bit and whispered lowly: "Let go... Xiaobao is still here... you shameless man."

As soon as Xu Chaomu finished speaking, Xiaobao covered his eyes and ran off, muttering while running: "My eyes are burning..."

"..." Xu Chaomu’s face turned an even brighter shade of red, Shen Chi really is too shameless.

"Do you really want me to go? Show some sincerity then." Shen Chi looked at her and said.

Xu Chaomu had no choice but to curl her arm around his neck, glanced around, seeing no one, then kissed him on the face.

"Is this sincerity enough?" Xu Chaomu said.

"I’ve already arranged for someone to represent Shen’s there," Shen Chi said, "Also, your place in my heart is the same as mine in yours."

"You’re not planning to go yourself?" Xu Chaomu felt somewhat disappointed.

"I’ve heard that there are many beauties at C University..." Shen Chi gave her a meaningful look.