If You Could Hear My Heart-Chapter 1380: Want to Plan a Wedding

During those days, Xiao Mo’s father and mother stayed at Xiao Mo’s villa, with his mother particularly sympathetic towards her son, cooking him some home-cooked dishes.

Xiao Mo would come home every day, but his father would seize any opportunity to lecture him.

"How come you’re working overtime again today? Does the Shen Group not care about labor laws?"

"Did Xiaowen call you today? Did you take the initiative to contact her?"

"Didn’t I tell you to drink less alcohol? If you ruin your health with it, you’re the one who’s going to suffer."

"..."

Xiao Mo’s father was particularly naggy, but Xiao Mo was used to it; after all, they would be leaving in a few days.

Every time, Xiao Mo’s mother would say, "Hey, say less, will you? We’re here to see our son, and look at you, always picking fights with him."

"How am I picking fights with him? I’m doing this for his own good. Xiao Mo, am I right?"

Xiao Mo could only nod helplessly: "Right."

"Xiao Mo, I’ve already compromised. I don’t object to you staying at Shen’s, nor do I insist on you coming back to take over the company, but you must at least understand my feelings, right?" Xiao Mo’s father said.

Xiao Mo nonchalantly grabbed a bottle of water from the fridge and said lightly, "If you keep pushing me, next time I’ll bring a boyfriend home."

"You!" Xiao Mo’s father was fuming with suppressed anger.

Xiao Mo curled the corner of his lips and took a big gulp of water.

Xiao Mo’s mother was torn between laughter and tears: "Do you have to irritate your father like this?"

"Alright, I’m going upstairs to sleep; you two should go to bed early too," Xiao Mo headed upstairs.

Ever since his parents arrived, Xiao Mo’s life had become less carefree, with his mother calling every day to check on him, and if he worked too late, she would urge him to come home.

Though he had less freedom, Xiao Mo felt that being with family was still very warm and comforting.

If he drank too much, his mother would remind him to drink less; if he was too busy to eat, she would call to remind him...

He thought that maybe he would have this same happiness with a wife and child in the future.

However, it wasn’t until the day his father and mother left that he finally got through to Xia Chuqing’s phone.

At first, there was no answer, and he didn’t take it to heart, not particularly worried about Xia Chuqing; he always believed she was capable of handling anything.

In his eyes, Xia Chuqing was very optimistic and cheerful.

After several days with her phone switched off, Xia Chuqing finally turned it on, not expecting that Xiao Mo had called her several times.

Xia Chuqing quietly answered and said indifferently, "Hello."

Xiao Mo frowned and asked, "Why haven’t you been answering your phone? Last time you were looking for me, was there something you needed? Sorry, I really was tied up last time and couldn’t make it."

"It’s nothing."

"Hmm? Really, it’s nothing?"

"Yeah."

"Oh..."

"Hanging up." Xia Chuqing coldly ended the call.

Xiao Mo’s frown deepened, as it was the first time someone hung up on him like that, and only Xia Chuqing would do so.

But was it really nothing? He felt that something was not quite right...

After taking Xiao Mo’s call, Xia Chuqing was so angry that she slammed her phone down, "Bang," gritting her teeth.

But after smashing it, she regretted it and sadly picked the phone up; it did cost several thousand yuan, after all.

After that day, she continued to attend classes, meetings, and worked on projects with her mentor, as if those things had never happened.

But her heart was still unsettled, always recalling Xiao Mo’s face. She had to admit, the man had enough charm to attract her, but she believed that as time went by, she would eventually forget him.

Xu Chaomu was particularly concerned about Xia Chuqing. Both were her friends, and naturally, she hoped they could be together. However, she couldn’t just play matchmaker recklessly; mutual affection was essential.

She knew that Xia Chuqing had a crush on Xiao Mo, but Xiao Mo was a reserved person, similar to Shen Chi. Would he ever willingly reveal his feelings?

Xu Chaomu called Xia Chuqing again: "Chuqing."

Xia Chuqing answered: "Sister Chaomu..."

"How did things go with what we talked about last time? Did you see Xiao Mo afterwards? Did you confess to him?"

"Xiao Mo? Why does that name sound so familiar?" Xia Chuqing pouted.

"..." Upon hearing this, Xu Chaomu rested her forehead in her hand—it was probably another failure, or perhaps they had an argument.

Under Xu Chaomu’s persistent questioning, Xia Chuqing finally revealed the truth. She never hid anything from Xu Chaomu and always treated her as a good friend, knowing Xu Chaomu had a kind nature.

"Maybe Xiao Mo really has something going on..." Xu Chaomu said, "You didn’t even give him a chance to explain."

"Yeah, right, he had something going on—he made plans with another girl."

Xu Chaomu felt that something was not right; Xiao Mo didn’t have a girlfriend at all.

"Chuqing, find a chance to clear things up with Xiao Mo. Don’t give up; you have to voice out your feelings if you want to confess."

"I’m thinking of giving up..."

"Giving up just because of a little difficulty? That’s not the Chuqing I know. It’s not easy to find love; cherish it. At least don’t give up without a compelling reason."

Xu Chaomu had been through it herself, yes, finding love is indeed not easy.

On this journey, she should be grateful for Shen Chi’s unwavering support. She had her moments of hesitation and thoughts of giving up, but he never did.

He promised to be with her until they grew old, and he had been keeping that promise.

Xu Chaomu spent a long time persuading Xia Chuqing, perhaps because she knew how tough the road of love could be, she hoped even more to see those around her be happy.

Thinking of Shui Fu, who was still by the sickbed, her heart couldn’t help but ache.

After putting down the phone, Xu Chaomu sighed and gently touched her belly.

Today the weather was gloomy, and every time she thought of her Third Brother and Shui Fu, her mood would become very heavy. Thankfully, Shen Chi often kept her company lately, helping her to not feel so heartbroken.

They had many arguments during her first pregnancy with Xiaobao, even coming close to a big mistake.

During her second pregnancy with Erbao, Shen Chi truly gave her everything he could, staying by her side every day, ensuring she wouldn’t have any regrets.

As Xiaobao was learning to paint, recite poems, and write with his teacher, Xu Chaomu felt a special happiness watching the little one earnestly sprawled over the table.

...

A few days later, Shen Di and Qin Chen returned from their hometown. Shen Di’s complexion didn’t look very good, and after returning home, she increased her medication.

Fortunately, the engagement ceremony was just five days away. After the engagement, Shen Di and Qin Chen would go back to Australia.

That afternoon, Xu Chaomu and Shen Di discussed the details of the engagement ceremony.

As for the small formal attire, Shen Chi had them custom made well in advance, and on this day it arrived.

Shen Di tried on a white small formal dress and asked Xu Chaomu, "Does it look good?"

Xu Chaomu squinted her eyes to have a closer look. Shen Di’s figure was particularly flattering, and although her complexion was not as rosy, she looked beautiful, fresh, and natural in the formal dress.

"Beautiful." Xu Chaomu nodded repeatedly, even starting to long for her own wedding.

She was looking forward to her own wedding, and although she verbally expressed she didn’t want one, she was curious to see what kind of wedding Shen Chi would prepare for her.

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