If You Could Hear My Heart
Chapter 1396: Leave It for the One You’ll Love in the Future

Chapter 1396: Chapter 1396: Leave It for the One You’ll Love in the Future

The summer afternoon easily lulls one into slumber, with cicadas ceaselessly chirping "zhi zhi" on the branches in the courtyard.

Today the weather is particularly good, with only the sun scorching the earth, not a trace of wind, everything is very hot.

Xia Chuqing watched TV on the couch for a while and fell asleep as she watched.

At first, she dozed off with her head propped up, but as the position was uncomfortable, she simply lay down fully on the sofa to sleep.

Perhaps the environment was very comfortable, she slept very soundly, or maybe it was because she hadn’t had a good sleep in many days, in any case, she quickly drifted into dreamland and had a long dream.

In the dream, she was back to the first time she met Xiao Mo, at the entrance of an old residential building in Jin City...

Latter on, she saw him a few times, regardless of whether she knew he was the vice president of Shen’s or not, she was never afraid of him.

Actually, she really liked the feeling of being with him, it felt very genuine...

However, the words he said in the milk tea shop completely shattered her heart; he had not a bit of interest in her, everything was just her own wishful thinking.

A world of unrequited feelings is lonely, always yearning for that sole ray of dawn, yet always unable to grasp it.

Walking alone in the darkness, always hoping that the next corner is filled with starlight, but as one walks on, one drifts further away, getting used to it...

In the dream, she walked alone, ceaselessly searching for that one lantern.

...

When Xiao Mo awoke, it was already past two in the afternoon, his headache had eased a lot, and after washing his face he went downstairs.

Xia Chuqing was sound asleep on the sofa; he walked quietly to her side, his gaze falling on her fair and delicate face that still held a hint of youth.

She is usually quite fierce, but while sleeping, Xia Chuqing curled up into a ball, nestled on the sofa.

The air conditioning was on in the living room, Xiao Mo frowned slightly and found a blanket to drape over her.

His fingers touched her arm, ice-cold to the touch.

Xiao Mo felt helpless, there she was sleeping, not afraid of catching cold.

Xiao Mo didn’t feel like going anywhere today, the days without work were very leisurely but also quite dull.

He silently picked up a notebook and sat on the nearby sofa, looking for any unfinished work.

From his position, he could perfectly see Xia Chuqing’s face; Xiao Mo didn’t purposefully look at her, but his gaze would always end up on her face.

Xia Chuqing’s personality had some similarities to Xu Chaomu, but when he was with Xu Chaomu, he always thought of taking care of him, while it wasn’t the same with Xia Chuqing.

They were more like two equals, Xia Chuqing was straightforward and efficient, being with her always felt a bit different.

He suppressed such thoughts, he had said before, she should have a better future.

Xia Chuqing slept until nearly four in the afternoon when she rubbed her eyes and immediately noticed Xiao Mo typing on his laptop.

"How did I fall asleep..." Xia Chuqing murmured, "And someone covered me with a blanket."

"Awake?" Xiao Mo raised his eyebrow, standing up.

"Yeah... sorry, I accidentally fell asleep, but it’s your fault for not agreeing to take me back, I didn’t want to walk that far under the scorching sun," Xia Chuqing talked to herself.

"Get up, I’ll take you back to school," Xiao Mo said indifferently.

Xia Chuqing was stunned, Xiao Mo had no objections at all.

"You’re not sleepy anymore?" Xia Chuqing asked.

Xiao Mo didn’t say anything, just took the car keys from the table and headed for the door.

"Thank you," Xia Chuqing also followed.

Walking behind him, Xia Chuqing’s heart was filled with boundless disappointment and an inexplicable melancholy. Actually, she would rather have an argument with him, at least that wouldn’t feel so estranged.

Xiao Mo didn’t say a word, just took the driver’s seat directly.

Xia Chuqing didn’t sit in the passenger seat. For a single man, it would be somewhat ambiguous if she did.

Xiao Mo just said indifferently, "Afraid I’ll devour you?"

"It’s not that." Xia Chuqing sat in the back, "I just think that you should reserve that seat for the person you’ll fall in love with in the future. I’m not really suited for it."

"Such nonsense." Xiao Mo’s expression turned slightly displeased.

He stepped on the gas pedal, quickly driving the car out.

Xia Chuqing hastily grabbed the seat, gritting her teeth, "Can’t you drive any slower? What have I done to displease you again? Men really are emotional creatures, even more so than women on their periods."

Xiao Mo pursed his lips, his gaze fixed straight ahead, silently driving.

Along the way, Xia Chuqing tried to talk to Xiao Mo several times, but Xiao Mo ignored her, not uttering a word.

Xia Chuqing felt very disappointed, and simply stopped talking, quietly playing with her phone.

Gradually, the car left the villa area and headed towards more crowded places.

The atmosphere in the car was very oppressive, so Xia Chuqing said, "Just leave me here, I’ve seen several taxis. I can take one back, no need to waste your time."

She thought Xiao Mo would have something to say at the least, but he did not utter a word and simply stopped the car.

Xia Chuqing was slightly stunned, feeling discomfort in her heart.

Before leaving, she put on her bag and said lightly, "I won’t have to see such a boring person like you in the future, I must have been blind to fall for you, thankfully I didn’t go astray."

After speaking, she hopped out of the car, closing the door with a "bang".

Glancing into the car one last time, Xiao Mo’s face was as expressionless as before, almost no change at all.

Xiao Mo’s thin lips were lightly pursed, the warmth in his gaze cooling down a bit.

As soon as she got out of the car, he drove off.

Xia Chuqing knew that this marked a perfect full stop to their relationship, although with regrets, but forcing someone who doesn’t like her to accept her is a bit too much.

She, Xia Chuqing, is not the kind of girl who pesters annoyingly. Since he had put a full stop to it, she accepted it.

Besides, nothing ever happened between them, it was all just her own wishful thinking.

She didn’t rush to leave, instead sitting on a bench by the roadside, silently watching the sun about to set in the west.

Her heart, just like the sun, sank little by little until it disappeared at the horizon’s end.

"I have loved you." Xia Chuqing squinted her eyes at the setting sun and murmured softly.

Loved, it’s only in the past tense now.

In the future, he will no longer be a part of her world.

After sitting for over half an hour, Xia Yongfang called Xia Chuqing.

"Chuqing, have you been studying seriously?"

"Of course." Xia Chuqing hid her sadness and replied with a smile, "Mr. Mayor, aren’t you busy at this time?"

"I just finished inspecting a company and happened to have some free time, so I called you."

"Other officials are calling their mistresses, and you’re calling me." Xia Chuqing chuckled.

"Aren’t you my little mistress." Xia Yongfang laughed heartily, "What are your plans for the summer break?"

"I have plans. For the summer break, I’ll study French seriously. I believe I can get that study abroad spot." Xia Chuqing said.