If You Could Hear My Heart
Chapter 1372: I Am Not a Gentleman

Chapter 1372: Chapter 1372: I Am Not a Gentleman

Xiao Mo smiled slightly, looking at the audience and said, "If you usually pay attention to financial publications, this question wouldn’t need my answer."

Many magazines have conducted exclusive interviews with Shen Group, and Shen Chi, who generally couldn’t be bothered to participate, would pass it on to him.

Every time, using the same reason, "The interview represents the corporate image, the other vice presidents aren’t presentable enough, you go."

"Any other questions?" Xiao Mo asked with a slight smile, looking at the audience, "I personally have a better understanding of economics and investments, you may ask more about those topics."

There were too many raising their hands, some of the young girls even stood up, shouting, "Look here, look here, President Xiao!"

Xia Chuqing was lost in the sea of people, her eyes filled with the image of Xiao Mo smiling.

When she was alone with him, he rarely smiled. At this moment, Xia Chuqing hesitated again, thinking that he probably didn’t have any special feelings for her...

As she was entangled with her thoughts, several more students asked questions, and Xiao Mo answered each one.

One student asked what type of girl Xiao Mo liked, and Xiao Mo smiled, "Someone I get along with is good."

Every time he answered such a question, Xiao Mo was very official and formal, without revealing the slightest flaw.

Xia Chuqing glanced up at the stage again, her heart surging tumultuously, as if huge waves were repeatedly crashing against her heart. The stage lights were twinkling, casting their glow on Xiao Mo’s sharply defined face, dazzling and captivating.

The man’s every move radiated the charm of a mature man, neither humble nor arrogant, with a smile that was appropriate and affable.

But such a Xiao Mo felt very unfamiliar to Xia Chuqing, and she seemed to still long for the Xiao Mo she had seen in Jin City.

Xia Chuqing pulled back once again, her heart in turmoil, always feeling that there must be many women chasing after Xiao Mo, and he must have someone he admires...

Until the lecture ended, Xia Chuqing was still sitting with her head down.

"Chuqing, let’s go, it’s over." a girl called out.

"Huh?"

Indeed, the auditorium was abuzz, everyone chatting away; she looked up and realized that Xiao Mo had already left at some point.

She looked around; there was no one in sight.

"Chuqing, who are you looking for? Lily has already gone back to the dorm."

"No one, I’m not looking for anyone. You go ahead, I’m going to speak with the department head for a moment."

"Alright, we’re off then, bye."

All the students quickly left the auditorium, and the place that had been quite lively quieted down in an instant.

Xia Chuqing sat alone in her seat, staring at the spot where Xiao Mo had just been standing for a long time.

The students cleaning up the auditorium all recognized Xia Chuqing; they called out, "Chuqing, why aren’t you leaving yet?"

"I’ll leave right now." Xia Chuqing felt a bit embarrassed and quickly stood up.

But, after sitting for more than an hour, her feet hurt even more; she inhaled sharply with pain, quickly holding onto the chair for support.

No one noticed her, so she bent over, supporting herself on the chair, making her way back step by step.

After tidying up backstage, Xiao Mo came out just in time to see Xia Chuqing, looking exhausted as she leaned on a chair on her way out; he remembered that she had just fallen on the road this morning.

Striding over, he grabbed her arm, his tone indifferent and calm: "Still hurting?"

Xia Chuqing trembled, somewhat flustered and surprised.

She hadn’t expected Xiao Mo to come over, she thought no one cared about her anymore.

As she got closer to Xiao Mo, she could clearly smell the faint scent of his cologne, which was fresh and pleasant. She couldn’t help but curve her lips into a smile and said, "It really hurt just now, but it doesn’t hurt anymore."

"Oh, if it doesn’t hurt, you should be able to walk back to the dormitory," said Xiao Mo, and then he let go of her hand.

"Hey!" Xia Chuqing quickly grabbed him, "Mr. Xiao, could you please show some gentlemanly manners? Maybe you could take me to the infirmary?"

"I am not a gentleman," Xiao Mo replied indifferently, glancing at her.

Xia Chuqing remembered saying he wasn’t manly, that he held grudges and was petty, especially at the airport.

"Not at all, I think Mr. Xiao you are very gentlemanly. Just now, when several students asked you unreasonable questions, you answered them with a smile and patiently too. It made you look very tolerant," Xia Chuqing said with a smile.

Xiao Mo helped her walk outside, and Xia Chuqing was holding on to his arm, not willing to let go.

She didn’t even know whether he would leave if she let go of his arm...

"Used to socializing, I inevitably engage in some playacting," Xiao Mo said lightly.

"Playacting huh... So is helping me to the infirmary also playacting..." Xia Chuqing’s eyelids drooped, "It can showcase Mr. Xiao’s concern for students, which could enhance the corporate image. It’s killing two birds with one stone. Naive young girls might think Mr. Xiao is very considerate and caring, practically a god in their hearts."

"Are you one of those naive young girls?" Xiao Mo didn’t pay attention to her lengthy speech and asked nonchalantly.

"I..." Xia Chuqing was at a loss for words, not sure how to respond.

Was she? Probably.

Like most young girls, she also thought Xiao Mo was handsome, mature, and composed. He handled things with a calm that was attractive enough to make her heart flutter.

However, her liking for him was not just because of these reasons... but because...?

Why? She couldn’t figure it out, it was probably an untraceable affection...

"I don’t think you look like one of those naive young girls either." Xiao Mo suddenly smiled.

Xia Chuqing glared at him, "Sarcastic."

When exiting the lecture hall, the sunshine was just perfect, with the scent of spring rushing towards them, mixed with falling leaves and petals. The clouds were light, and the sun hung lazily overhead.

Xia Chuqing, already fair-skinned, looked even cleaner and prettier with the sunshine on her face.

She shielded her eyes from the light, and as she turned her head, she caught Xiao Mo’s gaze.

It was the first time she looked so earnestly into his eyes, her heart racing and her cheeks slightly reddening.

"I will have the driver take you there," said Xiao Mo.

"Walk with me!" Xia Chuqing impulsively blurted out, immediately feeling it was inappropriate, she hastily added, "It will enhance the corporate image and increase company identification."

Xiao Mo curled up the corners of his lips and snorted.

Only then did Xia Chuqing tug at his clothes and started walking towards the infirmary. Her foot was really hurting, and she imagined many times that Xiao Mo would say to her, "Does it hurt a lot? If it hurts, I can carry you." But they had walked quite far, and Xiao Mo didn’t seem to have such intentions, he simply walked with her.

Left with no choice, Xia Chuqing could only say, "My foot hurts so badly..."

"Bear with it a bit."

"I can’t make it to the infirmary, it’s still really far away."

"It’s not far, barely five hundred meters."

"..." Xia Chuqing’s face was covered in black lines.

After a few more steps, Xia Chuqing recalled Xu Chaomu’s often repeated advice to her that when dealing with a reserved man, she had to take initiative.