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Chapter 979 - Chapter 979 Chapter 979 President Shen Doesnt Buy It

Chapter 979: Chapter 979: President Shen Doesn’t Buy It Chapter 979: Chapter 979: President Shen Doesn’t Buy It “I have something to tell you,” Xiao Mo said calmly as he leaned against the door.

His brows were deeply furrowed, and his profound, distant eyes rested upon her face.

Xu Chaomu’s strength was no match for Xiao Mo, and she soon gave up.

“Chaomu!” Xia Chuqing sensed that something was amiss and ran up from the stairway, calling out.

Xiao Mo turned his head, wondering how he could have forgotten about this girl.

His frown deepened as he stared coldly at Xia Chuqing, hoping she would take the hint and leave of her own accord!

Xia Chuqing rolled her eyes at him and, pretending not to see, walked to Xu Chaomu’s doorstep.

Xiao Mo blocked her, not giving her any opportunity to take advantage.

“Chaomu… is he… is he your ex-husband?” Although Xia Chuqing was not afraid of him, for some reason, her words trembled as she spoke.

She tried to calm herself, but her hands were nervously wringing behind her back.

Standing in front of Xiao Mo, Xia Chuqing seemed too naive, especially compared to Xiao Mo’s composed demeanor; her words clearly lacked confidence.

She was the student union president at school, had organized countless events big and small, and had participated in many debates and speech contests, but she had never felt as nervous as she did today.

Perhaps… the old adage ‘the older, the wiser’ was true?

Before Xiao Mo even spoke, Xia Chuqing’s courage was nearly depleted.

During her anxious moment, Xu Chaomu finally spoke slowly, “He’s not.”

“…” Xia Chuqing pursed her lips.

Not him?

Could it be that her deduction was wrong at some point? The man was young, wealthy, and had taste; she couldn’t figure out where she had gone wrong.

“Next time, don’t be so nonsensical!” Xiao Mo finally spoke, coldly warning Xia Chuqing.

His icy gaze swept over her face, sending chills.

“Chuqing, go back to your second uncle’s house, there’s nothing to worry about here,” Xu Chaomu said.

“Then, who is he…?” Xia Chuqing just wanted to know where her reasoning had failed.

“A friend of mine,” Xu Chaomu said.

A friend? Why would a friend look so affectionately at the upstairs? Xia Chuqing was unsure.

Xu Chaomu nodded at her, “Go back.”

Xia Chuqing, still half-doubting, turned her head, opened the door to her second uncle’s house, but she remained vigilant, signalling Xu Chaomu with a phone gesture to call her if anything was amiss.

After Xia Chuqing left, Xu Chaomu finally opened the door, “Xiao Mo, please come in.”

Xiao Mo walked in and closed the door behind him.

He glanced around the house, noting its cleanliness, with new covers, sheets, and teacups.

The house was not large, nothing compared to a room in the Shen family’s house, but Xu Chaomu kept it well organized.

He noticed a vase with flowers on the coffee table in the living room and the lit scent diffuser.

Although the house was small, it had style and a homely feel.

Xu Chaomu poured a cup of tea for Xiao Mo and sat down on the sofa, her expression calm.

“I knew he would have you look for me; I just didn’t expect you to find me so quickly,” Xu Chaomu stated plainly.

Xiao Mo did not respond, taking a seat in the chair opposite her.

The place was quiet, the windows shut, and all that could be heard was the torrential rain outside.

They were on the fifth floor, the top floor, with a window offering a distant view of the enchanting scenery and hazy mist.

Xu Chaomu continued, “I’m doing well here, and I’m not going to leave with you.”

“After you left Sydney, President Shen has been looking for you everywhere. He’s worried that you might be at a disadvantage out there on your own, and that you might get into danger. He hasn’t been in good spirits lately, I’ve seen it with my own eyes,” Xiao Mo said calmly.

“Did he come?” Xu Chaomu asked.

“No.”

Xu Chaomu looked at Xiao Mo, confusion written on her face.

“You didn’t tell him? That’s not like you,” Xu Chaomu said.

In her eyes, Xiao Mo would report everything to Shen Chi immediately, which was one of the reasons Shen Chi trusted Xiao Mo so much.

Xiao Mo chuckled and shook his head.

“Since you didn’t tell him, then I hope you never tell him,” Xu Chaomu said, “He trusts you a lot, and as long as you say you can’t find Xu Chaomu, he won’t suspect anything.”

A sly smile played at the corner of Xiao Mo’s lips. Xu Chaomu’s little brain was quick on the uptake.

Indeed, as long as he didn’t tell Shen Chi, or deliberately led Shen Chi on a wild goose chase, or hid some evidence, it was impossible for Shen Chi to find Xu Chaomu.

Xu Chaomu was well aware of the stakes in her relationship with Shen Chi, which was why she had said what she did.

It had to be said, sometimes this girl was quite clever.

“You’re asking me to betray President Shen? What’s in it for me?” Xiao Mo looked at Xu Chaomu leisurely.

He hadn’t expected that his visit to see how she was doing would turn into a negotiation.

“This isn’t betrayal. Not telling him is better for him, and for me as well.”

“President Shen misses you a lot now. I heard he’s been unable to sleep through the night. How is that ‘better for him’?” Xiao Mo countered.

“He will understand later,” Xu Chaomu said indifferently, “Who doesn’t suffer for a few days after a breakup? But in the long run, there are better sights ahead.”

Xiao Mo still chuckled: “What should I say about you? Five years ago, when you left him, what did he do? He didn’t go looking for a better sight. Once he set his mind on you, he never let go. To him, you are the best sight, understand?”

“I don’t understand.”

“…” Xiao Mo ran out of words.

Xu Chaomu always played her cards in an unconventional way, and he found her quite unpredictable.

“Xiao Mo, it’s because you, as his secretary, haven’t been doing your job.”

“…” Xiao Mo twitched his mouth, “What does that have to do with me?”

“In those five years, did you introduce him to better sights?” Xu Chaomu retorted.

“President Shen doesn’t fall for that sort of thing.”

“Which man wouldn’t fall for that?” Xu Chaomu said dismissively, “If all else fails, couldn’t you teach him to ‘play the field’ a bit?!”

“…” Xiao Mo had a spasm.

“No matter what your intentions were for coming here today, I only have one principle. I’m not going with you, and please ask both you and him to not disturb my life. I’ve been doing very well these past few days, really well,” Xu Chaomu said lightly.

“I know you’ve been doing well,” Xiao Mo said calmly.

He had noticed from the moment he entered that Xu Chaomu was doing well. Her life in Jin City, although vastly different from her days in C City, had its own unique warmth.

“If I don’t tell President Shen, do you plan to stay here forever?” Xiao Mo asked.

He suddenly understood something. Before New Year’s Day at the Shen Family gathering, Xu Chaomu had once asked him a question: If one day I need your help, would you stand by my side, or by Shen Chi’s side?

He thought she was just talking casually at the time, not expecting that this girl could have such meticulous thoughts.

“Would that be so bad?” Xu Chaomu countered.

“Did you want to leave C City that badly?” Xiao Mo frowned.

Xu Chaomu didn’t speak.

In an instant, the only sound in the room was the pounding of heavy rain on the rooftop.

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