If You Could Hear My Heart

Ji Shengxuan squinted his eyes. Who was this girl?

If it were someone else, they probably would have been dragged out to feed the dogs by now.

However, Shen Chi, he could not even bring himself to slap her. Although he scolded her with his words, it was nothing more than venting his momentary frustration.

Ji Shengxuan had been in charge of Weiyang for many years and had seen countless people. His eyes were sharp.

Just by the small gesture Shen Chi made a moment ago, when he naturally brushed the leaves off her shoulder, Ji Shengxuan was certain that this girl was extraordinary.

At the very least, she held a place in Shen Chi’s heart.

Ji Shengxuan exhaled a puff of smoke, his expression unchanged.

Xu Chaomu left, resolute in her departure. Shen Chi did not chase after her and turned to leave as well.

Xu Chaomu hugged her arms, feeling cold.

As she walked past Ji Shengxuan, she glanced up and saw him standing in the doorway against the light, with smoke curling around him.

His lips twitched subtly, his whole demeanor elegant and gentlemanly.

He stubbed out his cigarette and threw it on the ground. He then took off his coat and handed it to Xu Chaomu.

“Don’t catch a cold.”

Xu Chaomu hesitated but still took it. She was somewhat in a disheveled state now.

The black coat still carried Ji Shengxuan’s body heat. She wrapped it around herself and pouted, “Thanks, Mr. Ji. I’ll wash it and give it back to you another day.”

“No need to return it. I don’t care about a piece of clothing,” Ji Shengxuan said indifferently.

“Oh, then I’ll keep it. Mr. Ji’s clothes must be quite valuable,” Xu Chaomu said without any politeness.

Ji Shengxuan laughed, “You’re quite interesting, girl.”

Xu Chaomu glanced over to find Ji Shengxuan’s smile was clear and bright, clashing with the ambiance of the entire club. When he smiled, he still looked so refined.

Especially now that he had taken off his coat, revealing a white shirt that made him appear even taller and more slender.

Xu Chaomu felt envious, the fact that a man could have such a good figure, looking slim in clothes but with a well-built physique underneath. She was filled with envy and jealousy.

And he was also wealthy, his stature not falling short of Shen Chi.

“Are you looking at me?” Ji Shengxuan asked with a laugh when Xu Chaomu fell silent.

“Mr. Ji, you really are narcissistic. Men are all the same,” Xu Chaomu retorted, turning and stepping into the club.

Inside the club, Li Beiting was still standing in the same spot, to Xu Chaomu’s surprise, with cigarette butts scattered around his feet.

Since when did Li Beiting smoke?

Moreover, he was still holding one. For a moment, the room was shrouded in smoke.

“Cough cough, Li Beiting, why are you smoking so much?” Xu Chaomu frowned.

Although Li Beiting had said many unpleasant things to her, she thought about it and realized that he had her best interests at heart after all. “Smoking can relieve worries, little girl. You’re still too young.”

Li Beiting remained silent, and Ji Shengxuan behind him spoke up.

Xu Chaomu turned her head in defiance, “Then isn’t Mr. Ji smoking all night? What concerns or grievances do you have?”

Ji Shengxuan paused for a moment and then chuckled elegantly and charmingly, slowly saying, “With such a big incident happening on my turf, how could I not worry? I am also afraid that President Li will overturn my Weiyang.”

Xu Chaomu was half-convinced, always feeling that men’s words were not to be trusted.

Especially those who are used to the business world, whose words could change depending on whom they talk to; it was impossible to distinguish which were true and which were false.

Just like Shen Chi, inscrutable.

While they spoke, Li Beiting listened impassively.

Soon, a man walked through the door.

Xu Chaomu’s hand trembled—it was Shen Chi.

As expected, Shen Chi noticed the coat she was wearing and gave her a harsh look. But fortunately, he did not embarrass her in front of so many people.

“Still no news?” Shen Chi was talking to Li Beiting.

Li Beiting took a drag on his cigarette, “Hmm.”

“Ji Shengxuan, what kind of explanation do you plan on giving us?” Shen Chi coldly stared at Ji Shengxuan.

“What kind of explanation would President Shen like?”

Upon hearing this, Xu Chaomu thought Ji Shengxuan was also a sly fox.

“Closing down for rectification wouldn’t be too much, would it? What do you think, Ji Shengxuan?” Shen Chi’s tone was sharp.

“President Shen, we’ve been friends for many years. Are you seriously intending to have my Weiyang closed for rectification? Besides, Miss Yu has not yet been found. It’s not too late to draw conclusions after she is located.”

“Just based on the fact that you employ minors alone, I could make your Weiyang pay through the nose,” Shen Chi’s voice was deep and powerful.

Ji Shengxuan remained silent, glancing at Xu Chaomu.

He thought so, this girl looked young, and it turns out she was a minor after all.

But could this be considered losing his temper for a beauty?

Xu Chaomu had been intending to speak on Ji Shengxuan’s behalf considering the coat’s sake, but thinking of the recent event, she opted to keep quiet. It was better to stay out of trouble at times like these.

“Indeed, it was my oversight. If President Shen wants me to compensate, I have no complaints,” Ji Shengxuan said slowly. “These clients are used to causing trouble, and I’m sure you, President Shen, have seen this many times. Even VIP customers like you, when I sent someone over to accompany you in drinking last time, didn’t they also…’

Ji Shengxuan stopped mid-sentence. The unspoken part was “weren’t they also underage,” but he knew when to quit while ahead.

He was certain that Shen Chi had an uncommon relationship with Xu Chaomu.

Sure enough, he noticed a slight change in Shen Chi’s expression. But Shen Chi was who he was; in that instant, he composed himself again.

Xu Chaomu, however, glanced at Shen Chi and let out a cold hum.

No matter how upright he behaved normally, he was a lecher at heart.

“Ji Shengxuan, I’ll say it again, we need to see a person alive or a body in death. I’m giving you one night!” Shen Chi said.

Seeing that Shen Chi was willing to compromise, Ji Shengxuan did not persist, his smile as placid as clear weather after rain, “One night is enough.”

“Then you can keep Li Beiting company here tonight. If there is still no news by morning, you should know what to expect,” Shen Chi warned.

“Of course,” Ji Shengxuan said lightly. He understood well that Shen Chi and Li Beiting had a brotherly relationship for many years and were exceptionally close.

After speaking, Shen Chi left.

From the moment he came to the moment he left, he didn’t speak a word to Xu Chaomu.

Xu Chaomu’s hand clutched the corner of Ji Shengxuan’s clothing, her mind full of mixed feelings.

At that moment, neither Li Beiting nor Xu Chaomu spoke. She leaned on the sofa, her head bowed, playing with the buttons on Ji Shengxuan’s coat. Wealthy people surely were wealthy, even the buttons were so exquisite.

This coat, tsk tsk, worth tens of thousands, right?

Ji Shengxuan walked over to Xu Chaomu, also leaning on the sofa, crossing his legs elegantly and naturally.

“Little girl, how old are you this year?”

“Mr. Ji, don’t you know that a woman’s age is a secret?”

“Unwilling to tell? Then let me guess. Twenty-five?”

“Mr. Ji, your eyesight is really bad. Do I look that old? I am only eighteen this year!” Xu Chaomu protested.

“Oh, eighteen,” Ji Shengxuan said as he turned his head, his smile as calm and clear as a breath of fresh air, very gentlemanly.

Xu Chaomu wore a face full of frustration, like someone who had fallen into a trap.

As expected, men of the business world were incredibly crafty. Of course, she blamed herself for being foolish, foolish, foolish..