If You Could Hear My Heart
Chapter 1027 - Chapter 1027 Chapter 1027 Get Drunk or Drug

Chapter 1027: Chapter 1027: Get Drunk or Drug Chapter 1027: Chapter 1027: Get Drunk or Drug Especially when he lowered his head to order and spoke to the waiter next to him, he became increasingly pleasing to the eye.

The strong lines of his face, the deep-set eyes, the prominent nose…

Bai Man watched intently, thinking to herself that the only man who could capture her heart in this world was probably Shen Chi.

“Is he that good-looking?” Shen Chi finished ordering, turned his head, and curved his lips upward.

“Incomparable.” Bai Man did not hide her feelings and spoke directly.

Shen Chi reminded her, “Be careful not to be photographed by the reporters, otherwise be careful Xiuting might ignore you.”

“Why should I care so much? I’ve said it; he’s gay, he won’t care who I look at, who I like. Our engagement is just a matter of mutual benefit.” Bai Man spoke bluntly, afraid Shen Chi would not pay attention to her.

“Be careful, other people might find out. Gu Xiuting keeps it quite tight, doesn’t he?”

“It doesn’t matter; I even had a fight with him yesterday.”

Bai Man swirled the red wine in her glass and lowered her head, her face melancholic.

“Hm? What happened?”

“What else could it be? It’s because of you,” Bai Man pouted and muttered.

She looked at the wine in her glass and sighed.

The wine, under the crystal light, emitted a clear glow like a ruby, its color especially mesmerizing, adding a layer of allure to Bai Man’s face.

Shen Chi gave a sheepish smile, shrugged his shoulders, “I actually haven’t done anything.”

“Have you heard a saying? It’s not the banner that moves, nor the wind, it’s your heart.” Bai Man sighed.

“I’ve heard it, but I don’t have the habit of entangling with married women,” Shen Chi said seriously, straightening his face.

“I haven’t even picked up a marriage certificate with Gu Xiuting, why so serious?” Bai Man took a sip of wine, her gaze flowing as she looked at Shen Chi.

Shen Chi smiled faintly, “I have nothing to be serious about.”

“You’re different from five years ago. Five years ago everyone said you didn’t consort with women, but five years later, the newspapers are full of your scandals, changing women like changing clothes,” Bai Man said with a smirk.

“No matter how many I change, I can’t find one that truly satisfies me.”

“What kind of clothes do you think I am?”

“You’re not clothes, you’re uncut jade, priceless and one of a kind,” Shen Chi’s lips lifted slightly.

“Mr. Shen, I wouldn’t have guessed, after five years, you’ve become so good at sweet-talking,” Bai Man, her heart blooming with joy, propped her chin with both hands, gazing at Shen Chi.

This man seemed to possess an innate seductiveness, extremely enticing.

He had changed after five years, no longer as aloof as he used to be. He now had a certain approachability, just like those ordinary friends of hers, who would chat and joke with her.

A little more effort, and she was sure she could win Shen Chi over.

Moreover, judging by the look of it, he seemed not to reject her.

Yes, so many men were smitten with her, Bai Man; she didn’t believe Shen Chi was so exceptional.

“Really? I’m just speaking the truth,” Shen Chi said earnestly.

“Then I’ll take it as the truth,” Bai Man smiled.

Shen Chi smiled and took a sip of red wine.

At that moment, the dishes they had ordered arrived, and they talked about other topics. During the conversation, Bai Man tested Shen Chi several times, all on the topic of Xu Chaomu.

Without exception, Shen Chi’s expression frowned whenever Xu Chaomu was mentioned, showing impatience, seeming very reluctant to discuss him.

Even when Bai Man mentioned her son, he was very impatient, as if the child were not his own.

Bai Man was very pleased with Shen Chi’s performance, increasingly feeling that she would eventually win him over.

After chatting for a while, Bai Man steered the conversation back to the cooperation project.

“Shen Chi, have you looked at the new business plan I made?”

“I have, the ideas are very good. I’ve also been discussing it with the board of directors these past few days.”

“What is their attitude?” Bai Man asked eagerly.

“They haven’t taken a stance yet, saying they need to study it further. After all, they feel that the project might not really need a cooperation partner.” Shen Chi said, “The Shen’s and the Bai Family are not related by blood or marriage.”

“The Bai Family and the Shen Family are old family friends.” Bai Man said discontentedly, “We are friends too.”

“But the board of directors doesn’t see it that way unless I have some direct relatives. They might show me some courtesy.” Shen Chi said with a sheepish smile.

“As the president, you’re still being constrained by the board of directors?” Bai Man huffed coldly, “How about I be your sister, would that be alright?”

“No, it wouldn’t.” Shen Chi frowned and his expression changed immediately.

“Alright, don’t be angry, I was just saying it offhand.” Bai Man said with a smile.

After a bit more conversation, Shen Chi said earnestly, “In the future, aside from work, we should try to meet less frequently. The Gu Family is also a reputable household. You being seen openly dining with me like this doesn’t seem appropriate.”

Bai Man became anxious and replied immediately, “What’s inappropriate about it? I am already discussing with the Gu Family to dissolve the engagement as soon as possible. I certainly don’t want to marry a gay!”

“Hm?”

“Never mind.” Bai Man withdrew her comment and lowered her head to eat.

She had been discussing this issue with her parents all along, but they disagreed. She was already losing confidence when, fortunately, Shen Chi had sent her the Black pearl, making her feel that she had a place in his heart.

But now, she couldn’t speak too soon, just in case… Shen Chi wasn’t sincere.

If Shen Chi turned out to be insincere and she had broken off the engagement with the Gu Family, wouldn’t she be at a significant loss?

Keep in mind, the Gu Family is also a major clan; even though it doesn’t match the Shen Family, it has its influence.

Therefore, she didn’t continue on the subject.

“Let’s eat.” Shen Chi pretended to disregard the matter and lowered his head to eat.

“Alright!” Bai Man responded and said, “Come, a toast, to celebrate. Who knows, one day you might not want to see me.”

“How could that be? I just don’t want you to have too many rumors.” Shen Chi said indifferently.

“Thank you for thinking of me.” Bai Man raised her glass.

Shen Chi took a sip of the wine and said no more.

That night, Bai Man and Shen Chi talked for a long time. Shen Chi seemed not as silent as before but had many things to say to her.

However, after drinking and feeling slightly intoxicated, Bai Man openly and covertly suggested that he shouldn’t go back and should rest at a hotel instead, but Shen Chi was unmoved.

Bai Man thought that Shen Chi was probably a man of principles, not wanting to get too involved with a married woman.

It seemed that she either had to sever ties with Gu Xiuting or get Shen Chi drunk or perhaps drug him; otherwise, he would not get entangled with her.

Drugging was out of the question; that could instead provoke Shen Chi’s dislike.

Besides, who knows how many women he’s been with by now, he probably doesn’t care about a one-night stand, so there’s no need to anger him.

But if she were to break ties with Gu Xiuting, that might win Shen Chi’s favor. Only, if Shen Chi didn’t want her in the end, she would lose everything.

It seemed she still needed to gauge Shen Chi’s intentions more carefully.

As soon as she sent Shen Chi off, Bai Man made a phone call to someone on her side.