If You Could Hear My Heart
Chapter 1030 - Chapter 1030 Chapter 1030 The Mantis Stalks the Cicada

Chapter 1030: Chapter 1030: The Mantis Stalks the Cicada, Unaware of the Oriole Behind Chapter 1030: Chapter 1030: The Mantis Stalks the Cicada, Unaware of the Oriole Behind Shen Chi truly lived up to his reputation as an old hand in the business world, maintaining his composure regardless of whom he faced, even if it were someone who had harmed his wife and child.

But Xiao Mo knew, tolerance was only temporary, those who had encountered Shen Chi even once knew how ruthless the man could be.

His tenderness had been reserved for one person his entire life, never a second.

“I still have some matters to discuss with Xiao Mo, so I won’t talk to you now,” Shen Chi said.

“Okay, you’re busy,” Bai Man replied understandingly and hung up the phone.

However, as soon as she hung up, Bai Man dialed her assistant.

“Miss Bai.”

“Hello, I’ve heard that Xiao Mo has been with Shen Chi all day today, is that correct?”

“Yes, Miss Bai, that’s correct, Xiao Mo has been at President Shen’s home all day, that’s what we’ve found out.”

“That’s good,” Bai Man said, with satisfaction curving her lips, “It’s nothing, hang up.”

It seemed Shen Chi hadn’t lied to her, he really was discussing matters with Xiao Mo.

She felt much more at ease, always fearing that Shen Chi was purposefully getting close to her after five years. Yet, judging by his words and actions, it didn’t seem that way.

As for the specifics, she would have to investigate further herself.

She wouldn’t lightly give up on the support of the Gu family without ensuring absolute safety.

But if she didn’t suggest breaking up with Gu Xiuting, Shen Chi would not progress further with her.

That was a dilemma, and Bai Man carefully weighed it in her heart.

As she pondered, her eyebrows knitted together…

Sometime after eight in the evening, after having a simple meal at Waterside Pavillion, Xiao Mo left to go home.

Upon leaving Waterside Pavillion, drawing on his highly sensitive professional instincts, he suddenly realized that someone around Waterside Pavillion was shadowing him.

As Shen Chi saw him out, he whispered to Shen Chi, “President Shen, there’s a situation here.”

“Oh? What situation?” Shen Chi asked nonchalantly.

“Someone is tailing us.”

“Oh, I noticed a long time ago.”

Xiao Mo was taken aback. Shen Chi had known all along? Then why didn’t he stop it?!

Xiao Mo couldn’t help asking, “President Shen, who are they? Why don’t you stop them?”

“Bai Man’s people, understand?” Shen Chi scoffed coldly.

Xiao Mo was smart; he immediately understood.

Indeed, that woman was cunning. How could she possibly place her trust wholly in Shen Chi after five years because of a few words from him? She was investigating Shen Chi’s whereabouts.

“President Shen, I understand. I will cooperate with you.”

“Hmm, don’t forget what we’ve discussed today,” Shen Chi reminded.

“I definitely won’t forget,” Xiao Mo assured, “President Shen, be careful yourself. It would be bad if Bai Man uncovered any business secrets.”

“Unless I deliberately let her find out, how could anyone dare take advantage of my presence!” Shen Chi’s voice was deep and sharp.

Beneath the evening wind, the light danced and the shadows of the trees quivered.

Shen Chi accompanied Xiao Mo all the way to the exterior of the villa, speaking in hushed tones.

Shen Chi and Xiao Mo noticed that as soon as they stepped out, Bai Man’s people would immediately conceal themselves.

Xiao Mo shook his head; after all, Bai Man was still Bai Man, not yet on Shen Chi’s level–even in tasking someone to follow others, they would give themselves away.

“Those who dare play tricks in front of me will die a gruesome death,” Shen Chi said gravely.

His words cut through the evening breeze like a blade, one word at a time.

“The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind,” Xiao Mo remarked.

With just Bai Man, there was no way she could outsmart Shen Chi.

On this point, Xiao Mo didn’t have the slightest doubt!

“Just send it up to here, by the morning after next at the latest, have the divorce agreement delivered to my office.”

“No problem,” Xiao Mo assured.

“Mm.”

It was then that Shen Chi finally stopped walking.

Xiao Mo opened the car door, got into the driver’s seat, and drove his vehicle out of the Waterside Pavilion.

As soon as Xiao Mo left, Shen Chi also went back.

Those trailing him, he didn’t pay them any mind, it was deliberate, leaving these people to go back and report everything.

Just as Xiao Mo put it, “The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind.”

The evening breeze blew gently, the grass and trees swayed faintly, and the branches made a soft “sizzle” sound in the wind as the melting moonlight bathed the entire courtyard.

Shen Chi’s lips curled up into a slight upward arc as he walked straight back to the living room.

…

On the third day, Xiao Mo gave Shen Chi the divorce agreement.

Although it was fake, just one look would make Shen Chi’s heart sink. After Xiao Mo left, he pressed the divorce agreement under a pile of documents.

That thing, he was never going to use in his whole life.

The divorce agreement remained untouched on his desk.

During those days, Bai Man and Shen Chi met up less often, seemingly because of the constant gossip in the newspapers, Bai Xuan had locked Bai Man in the house, preventing her from stepping out.

But Bai Man was never idle for a moment, always keeping tabs on Shen Chi’s affairs.

During that time, whenever Gu Xiuting called her, she obviously ignored him.

Gu Xiuting didn’t care much either, his stance being, as long as the Bai Family’s funds were sufficient and in place, whatever Bai Man did, he wouldn’t interfere too much.

Bai Man didn’t have much to say either, let alone bringing up the cancellation of the betrothal.

Right now, her relationship with Shen Chi wasn’t even off the ground, she absolutely couldn’t mention calling off the engagement.

She had to be mindful of both ends!

On this day, Bai Man was again confined by Bai Xuan, who even temporarily barred her from attending charity events.

Bai Man was very angry, so much so that she skipped both breakfast and lunch and stayed cooped up in her room, refusing to come out.

Of course, Bai Xuan was looking out for the best interests of his daughter, not wanting her life to be shrouded in scandal every day, along with all sorts of news, big and small.

His notion was to take it slow; Bai Man had been appearing in the newspapers too frequently. She wasn’t a celebrity anymore, so she needed to maintain a sense of propriety.

But Bai Man felt unresigned, why should she be locked up in the Bai Family household?

In her anger, she smashed several cups; pieces of white porcelain were scattered everywhere!

None of the servants dared to go up to deliver food to Bai Man, and she wouldn’t accept their “feigned concern” either.

Unable to contain her frustration, she initiated a voice chat with Shen Chi.

Shen Chi just so happened to be working, but still put down his work to listen to her talk.

She did the talking; he did the listening.

“Shen Chi, don’t you think my dad is so annoying? I’ve been showing my face a bit more recently, but it’s all been positive news. He also said I’ve been getting too close to you– I’m doing it for the sake of facilitating cooperation between the Bai Family and Shen Chi Corporation, alright?” Bai Man complained.

“Uncle Bai is just worried about you.”

“That’s not the way to show concern, it’s like tossing out the baby with the bathwater!” Bai Man grumbled.

“Alright, don’t be angry, go and say a few nice words to uncle.”

“Okay, I won’t be angry, just talking to you makes me feel better,” Bai Man said with a laugh. “Are you working?”

“Mm, I’ve got some things I need to handle.”

“I… want to see you, can we video chat?” Bai Man sought his opinion.

“I’m busy,” Shen Chi rejected flatly.

“Just place your phone directly in front of you; I won’t disturb you, I just want to see you,” Bai Man pleaded.