If You Could Hear My Heart-Chapter 1268: The First Valentine’s Day

"Ah, hubby, I’m so jealous. How many years have you been married? Are you newlyweds? You two are so affectionate." The woman’s eyes were full of envy.

"No, we’ve been married... for many years," Xu Chaomu said with a smile.

Yes, indeed, many years, to be more specific, it should be almost seven years.

Time flew so fast. She still remembered when she was tricked into the civil affairs bureau, remembered wearing a light pink dress that day, and also remembered her mood was not very lovely at the time. She thought he was going to cut ties with her.

Thinking back on it now, this man had always been sly.

"Many years already, I’m so envious. Your husband treats you really well," the young woman said.

Xu Chaomu looked at Shen Chi, hmm... someone was complimenting him again.

Under the light, the man’s spine was straight, his figure lean and pleasing to the eyes, especially that profile—his countenance firm, his gaze tender.

The rain outside the window continued to patter down, yet inside the restaurant, it was warm as spring, and no chill of winter could be felt.

After dinner, Xu Chaomu suggested they take a walk.

Shen Chi was initially opposed to it, since it was so cold outside, but Xu Chaomu was insistent on going out.

Having no choice, he wrapped her scarf around her multiple times, almost giving her his own scarf as well.

Shen Chi held an umbrella, and the two walked together along the moat of C City.

Valentine’s Day outside was indeed ablaze with excitement; many businesses were running promotions, and along the moat, there were also many stalls selling items like flowers, candy, and small trinkets.

Shen Chi was not very interested in these, but Xu Chaomu liked them, so he accompanied her.

Xu Chaomu didn’t have any other intention; she just wanted to walk shoulder to shoulder with him.

Walking by his side, she felt secure, especially when he held the umbrella over them, she felt incredibly cozy.

"Do you think Xiaobao will cry at home?" Xu Chaomu expressed her concern, "I’m really not doing my job; who leaves their baby at home alone like this?"

"Valentine’s Day is not every day; it’s fine. Xiaobao is so sensible, she will understand her parents," Shen Chi said, holding her waist.

"Mr. Shen, how does it feel to celebrate Valentine’s Day for the first time?" Xu Chaomu asked with a twinkle in her eye.

"The feeling... is great."

"What’s so great about it?"

"Everything is great."

"You’re being evasive," Xu Chaomu chided.

"Didn’t you say at the restaurant that you had something to tell me? What is it?" Shen Chi inquired.

"It’s nothing major. You answer me first, what do you think of Xiao Mo?"

"Quite good."

"Mr. Shen, you are being so evasive. How can you talk to your wife like you’re talking to a reporter? So insincere, I really despise you for that."

Shen Chi had a full face of frustration: "How do you want me to answer then? Fine, I’ll give you an assessment of Xiao Mo. He’s serious about his work and has a good work attitude, but what is the most important quality in a subordinate? Loyalty to his superior. And he did not achieve that. Just on this point alone, I could negate all his good points!"

"He is very loyal to you. If he isn’t, do you have any loyal people by your side? Don’t forget how much he’s done for you, bending over backwards."

"I haven’t forgotten."

"Then adjust your attitude, and don’t be angry with Xiao Mo. He didn’t help someone else; he helped your wife."

"Hmm, using my money, to help my wife against me."

Xu Chaomu gave him a pat: "What do you mean ’against’? He’s helped me quite a lot. Also, in a moment I’ll tell you something that will make you forgive him."

"When we were in Jin City, you seemed to be quite close to him. Xu Chaomu, are you stupid? Can’t you see what he means to you?" Shen Chi asked gravely.

Xu Chaomu was taken aback: "Xiao Mo is just a friend to me, what are you thinking?"

"He likes you. Can’t you see that at all?"

"..." Xu Chaomu’s eyes flashed with surprise, "You, don’t talk nonsense."

"As a man, how could I not understand?"

"Don’t project your petty suspicions onto gentlemen," Xu Chaomu argued, "Xiao Mo didn’t mean that, you’re overthinking it."

"I’d rather it was just me overthinking," Shen Chi glanced at her with a hint of sarcasm, "Every time he finishes talking to you on the phone, the smile on his face lingers."

"Xiao Mo always behaves nicely toward everyone."

"So you have to defend him at all costs, huh?" Shen Chi lowered his head to look at her, a murderous look in his eyes.

"Alright, I won’t argue with you, I can’t win against you, you’re too strong," Xu Chaomu gestured with her hands.

"Don’t let me catch you alone with him again," Shen Chi warned.

Xu Chaomu was really angry, she shrugged off Shen Chi’s arm, glared at him, and then fell silent.

She took an umbrella out of her handbag, no longer wanting to walk with Shen Chi, and opened it to leave on her own. freёweɓnovel_com

"You sure have a temper," Shen Chi snorted coldly.

"I don’t have a temper, it’s just too cold, going home!"

Shen Chi grabbed her hand, "What are you talking about going home on Valentine’s Day? Put the umbrella away, I’ll hold it for you."

"Every single thing I say, you have to contradict me, Shen Chi, I’ve never met anyone as annoying as you," Xu Chaomu pushed him away, "I know you’re a good judge of character, I know you’re eloquent, I know you’re persuasive, but can you not use those skills on your wife?"

"..." Shen Chi wore a look of grievance.

He hadn’t said much, and she was already angry, spoiled by habit.

"Fine, I was wrong," Shen Chi apologized.

"Is that what an apology looks like? I’ve never seen anyone apologize like you do, as if I’m forcing you."

"Xu Chaomu!" Shen Chi yelled at her.

Xu Chaomu was not swayed and continued to walk away.

Shen Chi suddenly pulled her arm, threw the umbrella aside, drew her into his embrace, and kissed her fiercely on the lips!

Xu Chaomu tried to push him away urgently, really, it’s always like this! And they were still on the street! With so many people coming and going!

Sure enough, an elderly lady selling things at her stall clucked her tongue, "These young people nowadays, always in such a hurry, it’s Valentine’s Day, but is there a need to do this out on the street? A hotel doesn’t cost much."

"..." Xu Chaomu heard her and thought, wow, the old lady is really up with the times.

Shen Chi didn’t care; he kissed her intensely.

After a few minutes, he let her go. If he hadn’t been worried about her getting cold, he would have continued kissing her.

"Still angry?" Shen Chi looked at her.

"..." Xu Chaomu pouted.

"If one kiss isn’t enough to solve it, then we should go back..." Shen Chi suddenly leaned down, his voice low in her ear, "and ’bang bang bang.’"

"Where’s your shame?!"

"I don’t need it," Shen Chi said, pulling her along with him.

There was a young girl selling flowers up ahead, shivering in the cold wind. As soon as she saw Shen Chi and Xu Chaomu, she hurried over, "Brother, sister, would you like to buy some flowers? They are fresh and beautiful."

"This one, and this one," Shen Chi pointed.

"Okay, okay," the young girl was delighted and quickly handed the flowers to Shen Chi.

Shen Chi stuffed the flowers into Xu Chaomu’s hands, grumbling, "Here, take these."

"Shen Chi, your attitude is bad."

"What constitutes a good attitude, and what’s a bad one?"

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