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Chapter 1113 - Chapter 1113 Chapter 1113 Sly and Tsundere

Chapter 1113: Chapter 1113: Sly and Tsundere Chapter 1113: Chapter 1113: Sly and Tsundere Shen Chi said nothing, only looking at Xiao Mo.

Finally, Xiao Mo added, “You still have to be the one to attend this meeting.”

After speaking, Xiao Mo looked at Shen Chi, his expression as tranquil as ever, his face devoid of any particular emotion, and his eyes skillfully veiled.

“What, not even listening to my orders now?” Shen Chi glanced at him indifferently.

“No, President Shen, this meeting is clearly marked, and I am powerless to act,” Xiao Mo apologized, bowing his head.

“Fine, isn’t there a project in South Africa coming up? I’ve been worried about not having a person to send, and after thinking it over, I feel most assured handing it to you. That project involves a considerable sum of money, and I don’t trust anyone else with it,” Shen Chi said impassively.

Now Xiao Mo understood; this man was mixing personal grievances with official business.

“President Shen, I think we can assign the project to Vice President Guo, he’s more familiar with South Africa, and he’s been developing projects there for years.”

“I think you’re more suitable than him.”

Shen Chi’s gaze remained fixed on Xiao Mo’s face, but Xiao Mo was genuinely calm, his expression showing no sign of disturbance.

To the two of them, it seemed they were merely discussing a project.

“President Shen, in terms of connections, language, and experience, Vice President Guo surpasses me. I lack extensive experience with South Africa. Moreover, there are many tasks on hand here domestically that I cannot leave at a moment’s notice.”

Shen Chi leaned back in his chair, his eyes cold and indifferent, his lips slightly curling upwards.

His fingers gently tapped on the table and, for a moment, the only sound in the vast office was the clicking of his knuckles.

“Shen Group would carry on just fine without you,” he finally said, his voice as cold as tempered ice.

Instantly, the temperature in the office seemed to drop to freezing point, and the atmosphere turned tense to the extreme.

Xiao Mo met Shen Chi’s gaze, understanding that no matter what, he had to go to South Africa–willingly or not!

“Since President Shen has said so, I’ll start handing over my tasks right away and prepare for the trip to South Africa,” Xiao Mo accepted calmly.

At this point, Xiao Mo’s face still bore no trace of emotion, as if he were simply completing a task.

“Mhmm,” Shen Chi hummed coldly, his demeanor as detached as before.

Only then did Xiao Mo pick up a stack of documents in his hand and nodded slightly, “If there’s anything, President Shen, feel free to call me.”

This time, Shen Chi didn’t even bother with a “Mhmm.”

Xiao Mo then left the president’s office, closing the door behind him for Shen Chi.

As he reached the elevator, Xiao Mo shook his head. This man truly was scheming and tsundere, just as Chaomu had said–petty.

By his demeanor, he must know where Xu Chaomu was. If so, his mission was accomplished, and taking a sunbath in South Africa wouldn’t hurt.

However, Shen Chi wasn’t as composed today. Though he masked his emotions well on his face, his tone betrayed him.

Xiao Mo sighed helplessly; concerning matters of Xu Chaomu, Shen Chi had always been restless.

Returning to his office, Xiao Mo indeed handed over the work in his possession and prepared the materials for South Africa.

After finishing these tasks, he called Xu Chaomu.

Xu Chaomu was busy feeding Xiaobao, who seemed unhappy today, crying incessantly, refusing to drink milk.

“Hello, Xiao Mo,” Xu Chaomu spoke while juggling the phone and adjusting Xiaobao’s milk.

“Chaomu, I may have to go overseas for a while.”

“Overseas? Which country? When?”

“In the next two or three days, to South Africa.”

“Ah… so far away. It’s hot there, isn’t it? Why do you have to go to such a distant place?”

Xiao Mo was helpless; he certainly couldn’t say it was due to someone’s personal vendetta.

With a light chuckle, he simply said, “Work demands it.”

“How long will you be back? No wonder Xiaobao has been crying all day, it’s because Uncle Xiao Mo is going abroad…”

On the other end of the phone, Xiao Mo could also hear Xiaobao’s crying, and he felt a stir in his heart.

He had just given Xiaobao to Xu Chaomu, and already he missed him.

It was uncertain when he would return from South Africa; it was all dependent on someone’s mood.

“I’ll come back once the work is done.”

“Can’t you let someone else go? There are so many people in the group. Why must it be you? That place in South Africa is so hot, will Xiaobao recognize you when you come back?”

“Mhmm… the work is important, so it has to be me,” Xiao Mo had no choice but to comfort her, “Don’t worry, I won’t let Xiaobao forget me.”

“Listen, he’s crying, he will miss you. You were the first person he recognized; he must be so unwilling to part.”

“I miss him too.”

“Well… If you’re going to South Africa, I won’t be able to send Xiaobao to you. Instead, I’ll cancel my work in A City and stop traveling out of town.”

“That’s fine,” Xiao Mo nodded, “I’ll send you some money; you might need it.”

“No, no, I don’t want it,” Xu Chaomu refused repeatedly, “I really don’t need it. I have my own salary; don’t send me any money.”

Xiao Mo knew Xu Chaomu was stubborn. He sighed and said, “Alright, take good care of Xiaobao.”

“Will you be gone for a long time?” Xu Chaomu sounded a bit despondent.

She hoped she could cope with many things on her own without Xiao Mo.

“It won’t be long; call me if you need anything,” Xiao Mo comforted her.

“Alright, take care on your own journey, and… thank you for bringing Xiaobao to me.”

“It was fate between you two,” Xiao Mo said.

He hadn’t had the chance to take Xiaobao and Xu Chaomu for a paternity test, and now he suddenly had to go to South Africa. That would have to wait until his return.

He wasn’t worried about Shen Chi; Shen Chi wouldn’t do anything to Xu Chaomu.

He could be ruthless to everyone else, but he was completely submissive to Xu Chaomu, who wouldn’t put up with his antics.

As for Bai Man, she was already like an ant on its last legs, and he wasn’t worried. It all depended on how Shen Chi would make his move.

Perhaps, just as Shen Chi had said, Shen Group could carry on without him.

“Let me say goodbye to Xiaobao,” Xu Chaomu said, placing the phone to Xiaobao’s ear.

Xiaobao was still crying, albeit less loudly now, making soft “wu wu” sounds.

Hearing Xiaobao’s voice brightened Xiao Mo’s mood considerably. He held the phone, silent, just listening.

After a long while, he finally smiled, “Xiaobao, listen to mommy, Uncle will bring you something fun.”

Xu Chaomu laughed too, and after they spoke a few more words, they hung up the phone.

Once the call ended, the images of Xu Chaomu and Xiaobao filled Xiao Mo’s mind. At that moment, he really wanted to go to Jin City and say goodbye to them in person.

But he couldn’t.

Quietly tidying up his desk, he was aware that after tonight, it would be time for Shen Chi and the Bai Family to settle their account.

It was uncertain whether Shen Chi would be able to care for Xu Chaomu, but he hoped Shen wouldn’t let Chaomu down.

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