If You Could Hear My Heart
Chapter 1139 - Chapter 1139 Chapter 1139 Neither of Them Willing to Yield to

Chapter 1139: Chapter 1139: Neither of Them Willing to Yield to the Other Chapter 1139: Chapter 1139: Neither of Them Willing to Yield to the Other Shen Shihan only gripped her hand tightly and said lightly, “Working on a few real estate projects.”

“Oh, you need to get some rest.” Mo Shuifu refrained from asking more, knowing that even if she continued, Shen Shihan wouldn’t disclose much.

She knew his temper well; if she pressed him further, he would get angry.

The two walked outside together, enjoying the pleasant sunlight. As there was some distance to the car park, Shen Shihan opened an umbrella, and they walked together under its shade.

Shen Shihan wrapped his arm around her waist as they walked side by side toward the car park.

Upon exiting, Shen Shihan realized that Bai Xuan hadn’t left.

Bai Xuan looked like he wanted to get out of the car, but he controlled himself.

Mo Shuifu suddenly looked up and saw Bai Xuan in the car. The middle-aged man’s face bore hints of anxiety, though he desperately tried to suppress it.

This man looked somewhat familiar, but Mo Shuifu couldn’t recall where she had seen him before.

After a moment’s thought and getting nowhere, she decided not to dwell on it further.

She wasn’t one to meddle in others’ affairs and avoided inquiring about matters that didn’t concern her. She just followed Shen Shihan to the car.

After getting into the car, Shen Shihan took her to an old Beijing courtyard-style restaurant. The restaurant, fashioned in an aged courtyard style, had two striking red lanterns hanging at the entrance.

Shen Shihan led her inside, continuing to a custom-designed private room.

“We have to reserve this place three months in advance,” Shen Shihan said with a smile.

“So… you had planned three months in advance to bring me here?” Mo Shuifu propped her chin, looking at him.

“I’m friends with the owner here, so a month in advance was enough.”

“Pfft, I thought since you’re friends with the owner, you wouldn’t need a reservation at all,” Mo Shuifu laughed.

“Even the most important guests need to make a reservation due to the house rules.”

“Hmm, what are you going to have me eat?”

“I know what you love. I’ll order it, and you just need to enjoy,” Shen Shihan opened the menu.

“Okay.” Mo Shuifu quietly watched him.

Shen Shihan looked handsome as he bowed his head, his features sharp and sculpted, his eyes like calm waters, and his nose prominent.

He really did resemble Shen Chi…

When Mo Shuifu thought of Shen Chi, her heart no longer fluttered as it initially had. In fact, her feelings for Shen Chi were more of gratitude now…

She had once thought that Shen Shihan would never find a place in her heart because he was too cold and always treated her in the harshest ways.

But many things she had assumed would slowly change over time…

His kindness was something she genuinely felt.

All a woman really wants is simple: someone who understands your warmth and your heart, and that alone can be deeply satisfying.

“Shihan, I’ve noticed that you’re quite handsome,” Mo Shuifu teased, “I wonder why I never noticed before.”

Shen Shihan looked up and gave her a smirk, “Only you would say that about your husband.”

Mo Shuifu laughed, her gaze lingering on Shen Shihan for a few moments longer.

Soon, Shen Shihan finished ordering, choosing all of Mo Shuifu’s favorite dishes.

Although he rarely had dinner with her at home, whenever he was home, he would ask the cooking maid what she had eaten that day and what flavors she preferred.

Gradually, he came to know her tastes as well as his own.

“Shihan, I haven’t seen Chaomu in a long time. Do you know where she is?” Mo Shuifu furrowed her brow, a hint of worry appearing between her eyes.

“I’m not quite sure,” Shen Shihan concealed from her.

The issues between Xu Chaomu and Shen Chi were not going to be helped by more people getting involved.

“Calling her resulted in a switched-off phone message, and I had someone ask around, but there’s no news, only talk that she might be overseas. I hear her child…might have passed away.”

The more Mo Shuifu spoke, the more worried she became.

“I haven’t paid much attention to this.”

“Oh.” Mo Shuifu didn’t ask any further; she knew that Shen Shihan certainly wouldn’t care much about Xu Chaomu because of what happened five years ago…

Shen Shihan didn’t want to discuss Xu Chaomu too much; he didn’t want Mo Shuifu to worry.

“Don’t worry, with Shen Chi around, he will take care of Chaomu,” reassured Shen Shihan.

“Mm-hmm.” Mo Shuifu nodded. “I’m not worried about much else, it’s just that Shen Chi’s temperament, when met with Xu Chaomu’s stubbornness, neither would back down. If there is a disagreement, I’m afraid neither will concede, and that may lead to conflicts.”

“If in love, neither side yields, then there is no need to sustain that love,” Shen Shihan said.

It was the same for him and Mo Shuifu; previously, neither would budge, and in the end, he chose to give in.

He knew that Shuifu was gentle-natured; as long as he lowered his head and dropped his pride, she would gradually forget those unpleasant things.

Shen Chi’s personality was much more stubborn than his, and inevitably he met Xu Chaomu, who also wouldn’t give in. How they manage, others couldn’t interfere.

“You’re right… but those two, who would submit to whom?” Mo Shuifu said indifferently. “In the past, it was always Chaomu chasing after Boss Shen, and one might fear Boss Shen has never bowed to anyone…”

“Mm.”

“Sigh…” Mo Shuifu sighed.

Of course, she hoped Xu Chaomu and Shen Chi could be good to each other; Xu Chaomu had been her friend since childhood.

“Shuifu, I have something I want to give you.”

“Mm? What is it?”

“I saw it during a business trip to A City, it was beautiful, so I bought it for you.”

Shen Shihan took a red jewelry box out of his trouser pocket, opening it to reveal a delicate round bracelet adorned with a jade bead in the center.

Mo Shuifu was surprised; the bracelet was very pretty.

“Let me put it on for you.”

Shen Shihan stood up, leaning slightly forward, and placed the bracelet on her wrist.

The soft light shone on the beautiful jade bead, making its color more lustrous and full.

“Do you like it?” Shen Shihan asked.

“I do.” Mo Shuifu nodded.

“Do you want to give me anything in return?” Shen Shihan playfully said. “Giving gifts should be an exchange, after all.”

He looked at her intently, not shifting his gaze.

Mo Shuifu, feeling embarrassed under his stare, uneasily said, “I don’t have anything to give you; I wasn’t prepared…”

She crossed her hands; she equally had no idea Shen Shihan would be giving her a gift.

Looking at her like this, Shen Shihan felt even more affection for her; he suddenly leaned in and placed a light kiss on her lips.

Mo Shuifu blushed instinctively, although they were in a private booth, the waiter could enter at any time.

But Shen Shihan only tasted briefly before letting go; they could continue the kisses later.

“If you don’t have anything to give me in the future, you could do like I did,” Shen Shihan smiled playfully.

“Shihan, I’m telling you, you’re learning to be naughty.”

“How is this naughty…” Shen Shihan laughed.

He continued to stare into her eyes, his gaze like a dazzling beam of light, so mesmerizing that she couldn’t keep her eyes open.

She kept her head down, not looking at him.