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He turned his head, just in time to see Xu Chaomuâs small face drawing near hers, with a smile so genuine it deceived both young and old.
Her big, watery eyes looked particularly innocent, bearing an expression of being helplessly coerced. Shen Chi leaned in close to her, his nose catching her unique, youthful body scent, feeling a warm surge through his abdomen.
This was already the third time in just a few days!
Suppressing the intense urge within his body, he scowled, clenching his fists tight before pushing her away.
âTake it!â he said, pulling out a bank card from his wallet.
Xu Chaomu accepted the bank card, her face alight with joy: âThank you, Fourth Brother!â
Was this trick really so effective?
Just then, a woman walked into the shop from across the street.
Dressed in a sky-blue dress, her figure was graceful, her demeanor elegant. She approached Shen Chi, wallet in hand, with a smile that wasnât quite a smile on her face.
She slipped her arm around Shen Chiâs, looking at Xu Chaomu and saying, âSo this is your sister?â
Her eyes shone like crystals, her nose was high and proud, and her makeup was lightly applied. Her long hair was tied up on her head, exuding intelligence and charming elegance.
âMmhmm,â Shen Chi responded indifferently.
Xu Chaomu stared intently at the woman for several momentsâwasnât she the cover girl from the magazine that Li Beiting had taken earlier?
Her gaze drifted downward; indeed, beneath the collar were surging waves!
âQuite a spirited girl, not at all like you,â Bai Man said with a smile.
Xu Chaomu snorted inwardly. They werenât blood siblings, how could they resemble each other?
Still, the sight of this woman latching onto Shen Chiâs arm made her incredibly uncomfortable.
Yet, what mattered most was that Shen Chi showed no signs of rejection.
Xu Chaomu suddenly recalled something Yu Weiwei had mentioned: âI heard she became famous not long after her debut, skyrocketed by some wealthy businessman from C City.â
If she remembered correctly, was this womanâs name Bai Man?
As for this wealthy businessman from C City, could it really be Shen Chi?
Her heart felt like it had been pricked. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
A sting, a throbbing pain, excruciating.
But who was she, Xu Chaomu? She was Dada, the little thug, right? She feared no one. She too smiled sweetly at Bai Man, âAre you Fourth Brotherâs girlfriend? Youâre really beautiful and a perfect match for my Fourth Brotherâs taste. You two chat; I wonât bother you any longer.â
Xu Chaomu gave Shen Chi another glance; he didnât seem to have anything to say.
In her heart, Shen Chiâs image was greatly diminished!
This man, so unbearably vulgar!
He just liked big breasts and wouldnât admit it!
âLittle sister is quite eloquent. Iâm your Fourth Brotherâs fiancée,â Bai Man said with a laugh. âWhen I marry your Fourth Brother, would you be my bridesmaid?â
Xu Chaomu smelled the light perfume on her, identical to what was on Shen Chi the previous night.
Last night, Shen Chi was indeed with Bai Man.
Her heart was pricked once more.
âWe donât have the custom of sisters being bridesmaids here,â Xu Chaomu said indifferently. âMy Fourth Brother has poor taste, vulgar vision, and low character. Are you sure you want to marry him?â
A twitch at the corner of Shen Chiâs mouthâvery well, heâd keep that in mind.
âLittle sister does have a sense of humor. Iâm willing to marry, and heâs willing to take meâthatâs enough!â Bai Manâs face was filled with joy as she pulled Shen Chiâs arm to rest on his shoulder.
âMy name is Xu Chaomu.â
Xu Chaomu glared at Shen Chi, then turned and walked away without looking back.
She called over to a shop assistant: âIâll take this one!â
The assistant hurried over to wrap the tie for Xu Chaomu. It was only when she was about to pay with the card that she realized she had forgotten to ask for the password.
To turn back or not to turn back, that was the question.
âYour birthday!â At that moment, a deep voice sounded faintly from behind her.
Her birthday? He still remembered her birthday! As if she needed him to remember, she wasnât going to thank him for it.
Xu Chaomu curled her lips, punched in a few digits, and sure enough, the transaction was successful. Eighteen thousand!
So happy!
Spending his money didnât hurt her at all! She only wished she had spent more!
She left them behind, proudly carrying her shopping bag.
So happy!
She had spent eighteen thousand of his money!
However, while riding the elevator down, she didnât know why but she felt a bit sour. It was as if sand had gotten in the corner of her eyes. She rubbed her eyes and the more she rubbed, the worse it feltâ¦
Watching Xu Chaomu leave, Bai Man looked up to Shen Chi and said, âShen Chi, youâve spoiled her rotten.â
Shen Chiâs eyes were cool and indifferent as he spoke with contempt, âSheâs my sister, if I donât spoil her, then who will?â
âSheâs not your actual sister, right? I saw it all when she wrapped her arms around you, she didnât seem to regard you as just a brother.â
âBai Man, youâre not jealous of Chaomu, are you?â Shen Chiâs lips curled into a smile, but his gaze held a hint of coldness.
Realizing he was somewhat upset, Bai Man quickly hugged his waist and buried her head in his chest, looking the picture of a woman leaning on her man.
âHow could I be? Sheâs your sister, and she will be my sister too. It makes no sense for a sister-in-law to be jealous of her sister-in-law.â
âGood that you understand,â Shen Chi hooked the corner of his lips and pushed her away.
He walked out of the boutique and headed towards the elevator!
âShen Chi! Arenât we going to shop around more? Weâve just arrived at the mall!â Bai Man chased after him in her high heels.
âThereâs something to take care of at the corporation. You shop on your own, excuse me!â Shen Chi didnât look back.
âShen Chi! Shen Chi!â Bai Man chased after him, but Shen Chi was already on the descending elevator.
As Shen Chi rode the elevator down, he suddenly remembered something.
Why had Xu Chaomu come to this mall?
He recalled how she sat in the car last night, watching the mallâs electronic billboard without blinking.
Last night, the billboard had only displayed two new arrivals, one was a Givenchy white dress, and the other, a pair of Christian Louboutin beige heels with red soles.
His brows furrowed, last night, she clearly looked so reluctant in her eyes!
He stopped and pressed a button, and the elevator slowly ascended to the fifth floor!
Xu Chaomu, carrying her shopping bag, looked unhappy.
She walked home, head down, eyes full of disappointment. She counted her steps, one, two, threeâ¦
As she counted, her footsteps remained ordered, but her heart became a mess.
This was the first time sheâd met Shen Chiâs fiancée in person, or rather, the second time. The first time she saw Bai Man in a magazine, she thought she was a beauty, delicate, elegant, intelligent, probably the type most men would pursue.
She looked even better in person than in the magazine, and even her voice was gentle, like peach blossoms in the spring breeze, graceful and charming.
Such a perfect woman, of course Shen Chi would like her.
She should just wish them well!
But why did her heart feel so painfulâ¦
Like a knife stirring inside, again and againâ¦
Glancing at the bag in her hand, she really did want to give the tie to Shen Chi. Perhaps, she could consider it their wedding gift, even though it was bought with his money.
As Xu Chaomu walked, thinking all these thoughts, she began to plan her future. Once Shen Chi married, he might move out of the Shen Family villa, and then she would have to stay there alone.
She really did not want to let go of him, not at allâ¦
When Shen Chiâs Maybach stopped in front of her, her eyes were already red. She hastily wiped away her tears, pretending not to see, and kept walking.
âCrying?â
Shen Chi rolled down the car window, supporting himself on it, his eyes fixed on her.
âCry? Why would I, Xu Chaomu, cry? Thatâs a joke,â she said indignantly, continuing on.
Shen Chi lightly stepped on the gas to follow her, âThen why are your eyes red? Donât tell me sand got into them.â
Xu Chaomu stopped in her tracks and glared at him fiercely, âI just saw a handsome guy on the road, with an amazing body. Couldnât help it, I shed tears of excitement..