If You Could Hear My Heart
Chapter 1017 - Chapter 1017 Chapter 1017 She is Petty

Chapter 1017: Chapter 1017: She is Petty Chapter 1017: Chapter 1017: She is Petty He has always been aloof and indifferent to others. However, it seemed like something was on his mind today, and he drank quite a lot.

During that time, he also mentioned, “Chaomu, that woman, is very willful…”

When she was pregnant, she frequently lost her temper at him.

As Shen Chi said this, Bai Man asked again, “Mr. Shen, you’re drunk, let me take you home. It’s getting late.”

Shen Chi waved his hand, “I am not drunk.”

Upon hearing this, Bai Man was even more convinced that Shen Chi was indeed drunk. However, there’s a saying that drunken words are sober thoughts, so perhaps what Shen Chi said was the truth.

Bai Man sighed, went to get him a cup of sobering tea, and said softly, “Chaomu is young and immature. You spoil her so much that she naturally thinks you can’t live without her, which leads her to lose her temper. However, pregnant women are more sensitive, so don’t blame her. It’s normal to get a bit moody.”

“You’re speaking on her behalf…” Shen Chi shook his head.

He didn’t touch the sobering tea but picked up another glass of red wine from the table and took a big gulp.

“What else can I do?” Bai Man smiled gracefully and gently, “Chaomu’s child has already been born. Don’t be angry with her anymore, just bear with it a little.”

“There’s nothing left to endure.” Shen Chi frowned, “If there were even a slight reason to keep tolerating, I would indulge her. It’s one thing for her to have a bad temper, but what about her lingering connection with another man… Sorry, I misspoke.”

Shen Chi took another large sip of wine, suppressing the resentment in his heart.

Bai Man stood up, walked over to him, bent down, and gently comforted him, “Maybe you’re overthinking it. Chaomu isn’t like that. Or perhaps, you saw it wrong. With Chaomu being pregnant and giving birth, you should be more understanding. Women are not easy.”

Throughout this conversation, Bai Man kept her eyes on Shen Chi.

As she drew near, she smelled that familiar scent of vegetation on him, and her heart stirred abruptly.

“Not everyone is as well-read and reasonable as you.” Shen Chi said flatly.

“I haven’t really interacted with Chaomu for a long time, but I know she’s still kind-hearted. Sigh… However, having too bad of a temper isn’t good.” Bai Man sighed.

Shen Chi remained silent and continued drinking.

“By the way, Mr. Shen, I saw in the newspaper yesterday that you went to T Bar with a former close friend of mine. She’s actually quite nice. You could try making friends.” Bai Man probed.

“She’s not as good as you in any aspect.” Shen Chi said.

“Mr. Shen, that’s too much praise for me. My friend graduated from Cambridge and I don’t have such high academic credentials. In the field of performing arts, she can play many musical instruments, there’s virtually none she isn’t proficient in. She really is amazing; I am inferior to her. You have a good eye, Mr. Shen.” Bai Man said.

Shen Chi just hooked up the corner of his lips, saying nothing.

Seeing that Shen Chi was indeed drunk, Bai Man supported his arm and said, “Mr. Shen, let me take you home. We can chat another day.”

“Mm.” Shen Chi responded.

Under the lights, his eyebrows slightly furrowed and his handsome face with its sharp contours had a touch of coldness.

Bai Man supported him, standing very close to him, as if everything around them had come to a halt. She felt like she could hear the sound of her own heartbeat.

She supported him as they slowly left the restaurant.

It was already 11:30 PM. The summer night breeze felt warm on the skin, evoking countless memories.

A stir in her heart made Bai Man recall many memories with him from five years ago.

“Shen Chi…” Bai Man called out to him and smiled, “Do you remember? Back when we were still in school, there was one time I asked you out for dinner, also in the summer, at this same restaurant. Do you remember?”

Shen Chi moved his lips but did not speak.

Bai Man continued, “You don’t know how much I liked you back then… that time, I had a bit of alcohol, and then you told me, ‘Girls shouldn’t drink.’ After that, I didn’t dare to drink anymore, I really listened to you.”

Bai Man stopped in her tracks, somewhat reluctant to see Shen Chi get into the car. She wanted to walk with him a little longer.

“I remember,” Shen Chi said softly, his tone light and his speech slow.

It was just two words, but upon hearing them, Bai Man felt a surge of joy in her heart.

He still remembers…

Could it be that he actually hasn’t forgotten her? Moreover, he had said many good things about her that evening…

She remembered, five years ago, he had praised her for being well-read and sensible.

Moreover, she could tell that he seemed quite annoyed with Xu Chaomu now.

But all this, Bai Man dared not speculate too much. It seemed, she needed to invite Shen Chi out for meals more often.

“Shen Chi…” Bai Man said softly, “that incident on the cruise ship five years ago, it was my fault, I lost control. These past five years, I’ve been remorseful every moment, I was too selfish. So, over these years, whether abroad or domestically, I’ve been doing charity work to alleviate some of the pressure in my heart.”

As Bai Man spoke, her eyes reddened and she started to sob softly.

“Human nature,” Shen Chi said indifferently.

“No, it was my fault…” Bai Man said, “these days, I’ve been planning to initiate some charity fundraising in several cities around C City. I visited a few orphanages and welfare homes, and I found some children who are very pitiful, without parents. Thankfully, it’s summer now, it would be even harder if it were winter.”

Bai Man continued with her thoughts, “But even though it’s summer, they are struggling with supplies and medicines. I’ve already asked my assistant to buy many necessities. Shen Chi… if you’re interested, could you come with me?”

“We’ll talk about it later,” Shen Chi replied.

“Okay… I know Shen’s does charity work every year, I lack experience in this area, so I might ask for your advice later.”

“We can’t talk about advice…”

“Then we’ll meet another day, I’ll drive you home.”

“I’ll call the driver,” Shen Chi said.

“That’s fine; I won’t go over then. It’s late, and if Chaomu finds out, she might throw a tantrum at you again.”

“She’s just petty, judging others by her own measure, and her jealousy is strong.”

“You really can’t tell… Ah…” Bai Man sighed, “If you have any troubles, don’t keep them to yourself.”

“I’ll look at the proposal carefully,” Shen Chi said.

“Thank you.”

Bai Man watched Shen Chi get into his car, even though she hated to part ways.

“Remember to call the driver,” Bai Man said.

“I know, you take it slow on the drive.”

“Okay, sure!” Bai Man nodded her head.

Shen Chi took out his phone and called Xiaogao, while Bai Man did not leave, standing next to Shen Chi’s car.

But Shen Chi urged her several times to go home and rest, and only then did she reluctantly leave and headed to her own car.

Tonight, Bai Man found Shen Chi really had drunk a lot, and he had said quite a bit to her, probably really upset by that woman, Xu Chaomu.