If You Could Hear My Heart

The butler scratched his head, not understanding.

"Wait until I'm done with everything." Shen Chi tossed out this sentence, then got into the car.

The butler still didn't quite get it—what did Shen Chi mean by that?

As the driver took Shen Chi away from the Ji Mansion, it became clear: Shen Chi meant that once he was done with Bai Man's matters, he would go find Su Weiyang.

That woman—who knows if she even has feelings for Ji Shengxuan. Sometimes when a woman makes up her mind, she can be even more ruthless than a man.

Just like Xu Chaomu back in the day.

...

More than half a month later, Shen Chi had completed preparations for the commercial street project's launch event.

Two days before the event, Shen Chi finally informed Xu Chaomu.

"I—I'm not going. I'll get stage fright." Xu Chaomu flatly refused. She had no interest in attending.

"Oh really? You get stage fright? That's news to me." Shen Chi gave her a meaningful glance.

"I'll be nervous! I've never been to something like this. You should ask someone else..."

"This event requires the wife to accompany. Are you sure you want me to bring someone else?"

"What about bringing a guy? Wouldn't that work?" Xu Chaomu hugged a pillow tightly, shaking her head insistently.

"..."

Shen Chi ignored Xu Chaomu's protests and pulled out a custom-made champagne-colored cocktail dress from the wardrobe. Embellished with pearls, it was elegant and noble, perfectly complementing her figure.

"I'm not going. I just had a baby—I can't attend events like this. It's too exhausting." Xu Chaomu continued to put her foot down.

"You'll just be standing on stage for a few minutes, and you call that exhausting? Are you that unwilling to give your husband a little face?" Shen Chi raised an eyebrow. "Then why is it that when your husband stays up all night exhausting himself to satisfy you, you don't complain about being tired?"

Xu Chaomu smacked a pillow straight at his face with a loud "thud!" "Shen Chi, where's your shame? Have you completely thrown it away?!"

Shen Chi tossed the dress over to her, his tone as domineering as ever. "Try it on!"

Xu Chaomu glanced at the cocktail dress—it truly was beautiful. But she'd never attended such a grand event before.

"No way, I'll embarrass the company." Xu Chaomu hesitated, her insecurity surfacing again.

"If you don't go, I'll be the one embarrassed. It's your choice." Shen Chi threatened her.

"..." Xu Chaomu had no choice but to climb out of bed.

Despite her post-baby fuller figure, the tailored cocktail dress fit her perfectly.

"How did you know my measurements? I've gained weight since before." Xu Chaomu asked while staring at her reflection in the mirror.

"Measured by hand."

"Shameless!"

He really had a knack for being a rogue the moment things didn't go his way!

Shen Chi smirked as he looked at her. "Way curvier than before. Even feels better."

She wasn't the petite, slender girl from before—now, she had a more womanly charm.

Shen Chi wrapped his arms around her waist from behind, lowering his head to plant a gentle kiss on her cheek.

"When this is over, let's go take wedding photos," Shen Chi murmured in her ear.

"Okay..."

Xu Chaomu's heart pounded nervously. She had never taken wedding photos before, and now, she could do so with the man she loved most.

Looking back at the journey they had shared, no matter how hard it had been, it all seemed insignificant now.

"By the way, hubby, when I was pregnant, I designed a wedding dress for myself. Do you want to see the draft?" Xu Chaomu looked up, her gaze meeting his chin.

"Hmm, show me."

Xu Chaomu excitedly opened her laptop and displayed her design.

"Why does it look so much like curtain fabric?" Shen Chi glanced at it.

"What do you mean, curtain fabric?! Shen Chi, can you be more tactful? You're such a buzzkill. I'm not talking to you!"

"Why did you design it so conservatively?" Shen Chi pointed at the image. "So thick—don't you think it looks like curtain fabric?"

"It does not! I think it's very sexy! If I made it any sexier, you'd just veto it anyway."

"You're not wrong. But I think you should design another one—just for me to see."

"Nope, too much work. If you want a design, go hire a designer."

"Fine, but if I design one, you have to wear it."

"Fine, fine, whatever you say." Xu Chaomu wrapped her arms around his neck, laughing.

Shen Chi smirked, cupping her face in his hands, and planted a lingering, passionate kiss on her alluring lips.

In the end, Xu Chaomu reluctantly agreed to attend the launch event with Shen Chi. Wearing the champagne-colored cocktail dress, she walked beside him, holding his arm. She looked delicate and adorable, perfectly complementing him.

Even after having a baby, Xu Chaomu remained as stunning as ever. Because she was nervous, she would occasionally lean in to say a few words to Shen Chi.

The event venue was packed with reporters and familiar faces.

Shen Cexian and Zhou Ran had also arrived, sitting in the VIP section as they watched their son present the latest project.

Onstage, Shen Chi was brimming with confidence. His young, handsome face no longer carried the frostiness it once did, now softened with gentler expressions.

Especially when Shen Chi glanced at Xu Chaomu, his eyes were filled with endless tenderness and affection.

The reporters kept snapping photos, especially when Shen Chi's gaze fell on Xu Chaomu. Cameras clicked incessantly, capturing the warmth in his eyes.

Since stepping back from the business world, Shen Cexian had become much more laid-back. Occasionally, he'd even use his phone to snap a few photos of his son.

Xiaobao was also present. The little boy, dressed in adorable denim overalls, sat calmly without fussing, looking very proper.

He sat obediently on a chair, seriously watching his dad on stage.

In front of everyone, he displayed the same calm demeanor as Shen Chi. When reporters asked him questions, his answers were equally impressive.

Xiaobao's favorite catchphrases were, "My dad is the best, my dad is the most amazing, and my mom is the gentlest."

No one would guess that at home, he was constantly chasing Shen Chi around, yelling, "Old Shen! Old Shen!"

The reporters unanimously agreed that this young master was clever and well-behaved, the perfect future heir to the Shen Group.

Sitting next to Xiaobao, Xu Chaomu watched her son with a smile. To her, Xiaobao's mischievous streak was undoubtedly inherited from his dad!

The launch event was broadcast live online, allowing everyone to watch the proceedings in real time.

After his speech, Shen Chi invited Xiao Mo onto the stage to demonstrate a virtual preview of the commercial street project upon completion. The 3D presentation was incredibly impactful.

From time to time, Xiaobao leaned over to whisper in Xu Chaomu's ear, "Mommy, Daddy's amazing."

Xu Chaomu whispered back, "That's why you need to learn from Daddy and listen to him."

"Of course! That way, I can be even more amazing than him in the future," Xiaobao replied confidently.

Xu Chaomu chuckled, patting his head as she continued watching the stage.

When Shen Chi stepped off the stage, he immediately sat next to Xu Chaomu. Later, he planned to take her on stage with him.

Xu Chaomu was still nervous, so Shen Chi clasped her hand.

The gesture didn't escape the reporters' sharp eyes, and the sound of camera shutters went off like fireworks.

Previously, there'd been rumors about tension between Shen Chi and his wife, with claims that she rarely appeared at the Shen Family estate. But based on their interaction, those rumors were clearly unfounded.

There'd even been talk that their first child had died prematurely, but that too appeared to be just gossip.

As expected, rumors could not be trusted!

Staring at the stage, Xu Chaomu whispered to Shen Chi, "When did you assign this project under my name?"