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âOkay,â Shen Chiâs thin lips parted lightly.
On the other end of the line, Bai Man actually felt an inexplicable joy. Maybe she was really overthinking it. She was his fiancée, a position that would not be
shaken.
People who knew her all said that she was the white moonlight that Shen Chi treasured in his palm.
Probably, she was really overthinking it.
âHusband⦠thank you, I love you,â Bai Man was surrounded by happiness.
âBefore we are married, donât call me that,â Shen Chiâs brow furrowed deeply, but his tone remained exceedingly calm and irrefutable.
âAlright, I got it, I just got too excited. If youâre not comfortable with it, I wonât call you that,â Bai Man smiled.
âMm, go to bed early.â
âYou too, donât work too hard, it hurts me. Every time I see you so busy, I wish I could help share the burden, but unfortunately, I donât understand business,â Bai Man sighed.
âIf thereâs nothing else, Iâm hanging up,â Shen Chi said blandly.
âMm, I love youâ¦â
As soon as Bai Manâs words fell, Shen Chi hung up the phone.
As long as the two of them talked, Xu Chaomu stared out the window just as long. Although she couldnât make out what Bai Man was saying, she still recognized Bai Manâs voice.
It was so tender it was sickening, she remembered it after hearing it just once. If she were a man, she would surely like Bai Man too.
Thinking this, she fell asleep without remembering her toothache.
When Old Cheng drove the car into the Shen Familyâs garage, Xu Chaomu had already fallen into a deep sleep.
âPresident Shen, weâve arrived!â Old Cheng announced as usual.
âShh⦠sheâs asleep,â Shen Chi gestured for Old Cheng to lower his voice.
Old Cheng nodded, no longer speaking, and opened the car door for Shen Chi.
Because Xu Chaomuâs arm was injured, Shen Chi was exceptionally careful when he lifted her. He was afraid of waking her, so his movements were extraordinarily gentle.
Xu Chaomu wasnât heavy, and when Shen Chi held her, it was like holding a little cat, though this little cat was by no means well-behaved.
The Shen Family villa became particularly quiet at this time, and Shen Chi carried Xu Chaomu all the way out of the garage, through the garden, and upstairs.
The stairs in the Shen Family home were wooden, and Shen Chi lightened his footsteps, carefully ascending with her to the bedroom.
He gently laid her down on the bed and tucked her in with the blanket.
This girl truly would not know anything once she fell asleepâif he sold her, she would probably still be dreaming.
After doing all this, Shen Chi did not leave but sat down at the bedside of Xu Chaomu.
He still remembered a few days ago when he had a bit to drink and ended up sleeping next to her. She was just as oblivious then as she was now.
Actually, this was best; being able to sleep until dawn was also a kind of happiness.
At least she wouldnât be like him, often waking up in the middle of the night, and once awake, unable to fall asleep again.
Not sure how long he had been watching her, Shen Chi eventually stood up and went back to his own room.
Xu Chaomu was awoken by a toothache, inhaling a breath of cold air and fumbling to turn on the bedside lamp.
She glanced at the clockâit was two in the morning.
Her pain was so intense she gasped, and she could only cover her cheek, as if that might lessen the pain somewhat.
She didnât know who had carried her upstairs, perhaps⦠it was Shen Chi? But she couldnât worry about that now, what she wanted the most was a painkiller!
There certainly werenât any in her room, so she put on her slippers and decided to search downstairs.
Not wanting to disturb others, she didnât dare to turn on the lights and took a small nightlight she usually played with to go downstairs.
Unexpectedly, just as she started going through the living room, she seemed to hear the sound of an argument!
The voices were faint and indistinct, but occasionally audible. Xu Chaomuâs face turned white with fearâit was two oâclock in the morning!
Just as she covered her head and was about to return to her room, she heard a familiar voiceâit was Zhou Ran!
âShen Cexian, Iâm not here to reopen old wounds with you this time, but donât think Iâm easy to bully. Youâd better not provoke me!â
Why was Zhou Ran at the Shenâs? Who was she arguing with? It was the middle of the night.
Xu Chaomu didnât have the habit of eavesdropping, but thinking back to what Zhou Ran had said to her that morning, her heart felt uncomfortable.
So, she slowly opened the living room door and moved towards the direction of the voices.
Perhaps, she wanted to understand why Zhou Ran wanted her to leave the Shenâsâ¦
The night was indeed cold; the lawn was covered with a layer of white frost. Mist drifted in the air, dampening her forehead and wetting her bangs.
As expected, the light in Shen Cexianâs room was on!
âIâve given you what you wanted, what more do you expect? Cough cough,â Shen Cexianâs voice, filled with rage. His health had not been good in recent years, and he would cough whenever he got agitated.
âShen Cexian, donât think I donât know what youâre up to. Youâve handed the Shen Group to Achi, but youâre reluctant to sign the documents. Are you waiting for me to die, to then pull Achi down from the presidentâs position?â Zhou Ran pressed aggressively, sparing no sentiment.
âThe presidentâs position is meant for the able. Achi is my son, Shihan is also my son! Cough cough⦠Besides, look at the good son you raised, he has always refused to marry. Iâve said itâI cannot entrust the position of president to someone without an heir! Cough cough⦠The Shen Group is a family business; it must be inherited by someone with the Shen surname! â
âAchi is only in his twenties, are you worried he wonât have a son? Shen Cexian, donât play tricks with me! Iâm telling you, as long as Iâm alive, I will keep an eye on you! Letâs see who dies first.â Zhou Ranâs words were like thorns on a rose, each one making oneâs heart race.
Xu Chaomu was truly frightened by Zhou Ran. Was she too unfamiliar with Zhou Ran?
Previously, in her eyes, Zhou Ran was like a beautiful orchid, as if she was above all offense and praise. But Xu Chaomu never expected Zhou Ran to speak such words.
âZhou Ranâ¦â Shen Cexianâs voice grew low, he called out Zhou Ranâs name with a spreading sadness, âI know you hate me. I also know you donât trust me. If one day, I leave this world before you, will you be sad? Tell me.â
Zhou Ran did not speak immediately, it took her a long time to speak slowly,
âSad? Why would I be sad; I will be very happy, very happyâ¦â
âCough cough, cough coughâ¦â Shen Cexianâs coughing intensified.
At two oâclock in the morning, Xu Chaomu was chilled by their discussion. âShen Cexian.â Zhou Ran called out his name, âGive me the photo.â
âWhat photo? Cough coughâ¦â
âDonât play dumb.â
âWhy do you still want the photo? Mengxi is already dead!â
âI just want the photo.â Zhou Ranâs tone was very determined.
Xu Chaomu was completely stunned. Mengxi? Her mother, Xu Mengxi? Did Zhou Ran and Shen Cexian both know her mother? Why, why didnât she know anythingâ¦
Then, why did Zhou Ran bring her to the Shenâs eight years ago?
Xu Chaomu felt cold all over, as if she were standing in an ice cellar..