If You Could Hear My Heart
Chapter 1411: Go to Dad’s Office in the Afternoon

Chapter 1411: Chapter 1411: Go to Dad’s Office in the Afternoon

Xia Chuqing headed straight for the elevator entrance, running fast although she knew Xiao Mo would not catch up.

Indeed, when the elevator reached the twenty-second floor, she got on the crowded lift, and Xiao Mo did not come over.

The farewell banquet truly became a farewell.

She was never one to drag her feet. Xiao Mo had made himself very clear, and she would not cling to him.

After going downstairs, she stood under a tree in the plaza, watching the crowd ebb and flow like the tide, watching the traffic lights at the crossroads continually change, and she felt somewhat at a loss.

North, south, east, or west, which direction should she head towards...

She chose not to immediately return, but instead, she walked around the spacious plaza for a while.

When she passed by a flower shop, she casually bought herself a yellow rose.

The rose was beautiful; she held it in her hand, inhaling its rich fragrance.

The neon lights of the city changed unpredictably, and the electronic screen took turns displaying advertisements, featuring a star she liked, so she stopped to watch for a moment.

She didn’t know how much longer she could take in such sights of C City.

After lingering for almost half an hour, she finally hailed a taxi and rushed back to school.

Just like she said, starting from tomorrow, she would study hard and push all these messy things out of her mind.

A long time after Xia Chuqing left, Xiao Mo stood up from his seat, walked to the window, and looked down at the city from the twenty-second floor before making a phone call to his subordinate.

"Did you confirm the things you reported to me during the day?" Xiao Mo asked indifferently.

"Mr. Xiao, they are mostly true."

"What has Xia Yongfang been doing recently?"

"He hasn’t done anything."

"Hmm, I see."

"Alright, Mr. Xiao, you can call me if you need anything."

Xiao Mo nodded and hung up the phone.

Standing in front of the floor-to-ceiling window with his hands in his pants pockets, his deep eyes gazed out at the endless sea of lights.

...

Xia Chuqing’s life returned to its peaceful routine, and true to his word, Xiao Mo hadn’t bothered her since. She took some time to visit the Shen Family.

Xu Chaomu was walking with Xiaobao in the family’s large garden. Xiaobao was holding Xu Chaomu’s hand, hopping and skipping along.

"Mommy, a butterfly!" Xiaobao pointed at a yellow butterfly on the Ziwei flowers.

"Yes, isn’t it pretty?" Xu Chaomu smiled, her eyes curving into crescents.

"Pretty, I want it."

"Butterflies can fly, mommy can’t catch them," Xu Chaomu coaxed.

"I can catch them," Xiaobao murmured.

"No, you might fall down, and besides, we need to be kind to animals, understand?" Xu Chaomu looked at Xiaobao.

Xiaobao, biting his finger, watched the butterflies flutter around, nodding his head as if he understood.

After a while, Xiaobao said again, "Mommy, don’t go to work tomorrow, I want to play with you."

"No, didn’t we agree that as long as you study diligently, mommy will play with you? Otherwise, mommy will ignore you," Xu Chaomu said.

She didn’t know where her patience came from; she used to be quite impatient with children in the past.

"Mommy, let’s go to Daddy’s office in the afternoon," Xiaobao tugged at Xu Chaomu’s hand and acted spoiled.

It occurred to Xu Chaomu that she really hadn’t taken Xiaobao there before.

It had been a long time since she had been to Shen Group too. She always stayed out of the company’s affairs and had full confidence in Shen Chi.

"Alright, I’ll take you after we eat," Xu Chaomu agreed with him.

"Mommy is the best!"

"Of course, mommy is the best!"

...

"Chaomu!" Xia Chuqing, with a red bag on her back, ran to the garden and called out for Xu Chaomu.

Turning his head, Xu Chaomu was surprised, "Why are you here today? Don’t you have classes?"

"I’m off today, I’ve come to see Xiaobao; otherwise, he won’t recognize his godmother anymore," Xia Chuqing walked over.

Bending over, Xia Chuqing observed Xiaobao up close, pinched his little cheek, and smiled, "The little guy’s gotten even whiter, how cute."

"Xiaobao, call godmother," Xu Chaomu said.

"Godmother."

"So good!" Xia Chuqing laughed and took out a gift from her bag, "Look, godmother has brought you a present."

Xia Chuqing bought Xiaobao a toy car, which he grabbed and hugged, saying in a babyish voice, "Thank you."

"I like him more and more; he’s nothing like a naughty child. It really must be the strong genes from his father," Xia Chuqing commented.

"Ahem, Xia Chuqing, are you calling me naughty by beating around the bush?" Xu Chaomu cleared his throat with a cold snort.

"No, no, you’re even better," Xia Chuqing laughed out loud, "Chaomu, you take a break. I’ll play with Xiaobao."

"Sure, take him to walk around for a bit to give me a rest. I’m also tired. We have to go to Shen’s this afternoon, come along."

"To the Group? I’d better not..."

"Such a good learning opportunity, you’re really not going?"

"I..."

"Don’t worry, some people are busier than you might think," Xu Chaomu knew exactly what was on her mind.

Xiao Mo is Shen Chi’s most capable assistant and the person he trusts most; Xia Chuqing of course knew how busy Xiao Mo was.

"Then, okay," Xia Chuqing agreed.

She hadn’t seen Xiao Mo for quite a few days now, and with her intense studies recently, she pushed the thought of him to the back of her mind.

Even if they met, it didn’t mean anything.

"By the way, Chuqing, Shen Chi brought me two tickets for a concert yesterday. I don’t have time to go, so I’ll give them to you," Xu Chaomu said.

"I... don’t need them, I won’t have time either."

"It’s on the weekend, you should be able to spare some time."

Xu Chaomu told Xiaobao, "Xiaobao, go help Mommy fetch the tickets."

Playing happily, Xiaobao shook his head, "No, go."

"..." Xu Chaomu massaged his forehead, "Not listening again, are we? They’re in the cabinet to the left of the mural in the living room. If you don’t go, I won’t take you to Daddy’s this afternoon."

Pouting, Xiaobao begrudgingly gave Xu Chaomu a resentful look and trudged down the path toward the living room.

"Hahaha." Xia Chuqing burst into laughter, "Xiaobao is really your little errand runner, aren’t you worried about him tripping?"

"He wanted to go, and besides, there are servants everywhere; he won’t trip," Xu Chaomu laughed.

Sure enough, before long, Xiaobao wobbled over and handed the tickets to Xu Chaomu, not forgetting to say, "You should say thank you."

"Pfft," Xia Chuqing couldn’t stop laughing even more.

Touching Xiaobao’s head with a smile, Xu Chaomu said, "Okay, thank you, Xiaobao."

Xu Chaomu handed the tickets to Xia Chuqing, "The timing is just right; whether you go alone or find someone to accompany you."

With no choice, Xia Chuqing took them, "How about you come with me?"

"I can’t go; places with too many people make me feel claustrophobic," Xu Chaomu explained, "These tickets were given to Shen Chi by a client. He also doesn’t have the time to attend."

"Well then, I’ll ask some friends to go another day."

"During the summer holidays, do you still have friends in school?"

"There are a few; I will check with them if they’re free when the time comes," Xia Chuqing said.

"Yeah, okay."

They talked for a bit longer, while Xiaobao played with his toy car on his own nearby.

Xia Chuqing envied Xu Chaomu, especially for having such an adorable baby.