If You Could Hear My Heart

After a long silence, Shen Chi looked at the pool table under the light and finally spoke.

“How is the investigation going on the matter I asked you to look into last time?”

Li Beiting was startled. That matter?

After pondering for a moment, he said, “I took down the dens of those few people, and even those who didn’t cause trouble were sent to the police station. However, nobody knows who is behind the scenes. There’s only one clue: the employer is a woman. They received orders to bring Xu Chaomu out of C City, and it would be best to find a remote forest to sell her off as a bride, so she can never escape.”

Shen Chi’s eyes grew sharp, immediately covered with a layer of darkness. He remained silent.

Li Beiting continued, “It seems like Xu Chaomu has run into human traffickers. Given how attractive she is, it’s likely she was targeted long ago. However, they have shown some mercy, not going so far as to kill Chaomu.”

“It’s not that simple,” Shen Chi said coldly.

“…” Li Beiting decided not to analyze further.

“Keep talking.”

“What else is there to say? There aren’t any more clues!” Li Beiting said, “But don’t worry, when I caught those people, I dropped your big name, Shen Chi, to prevent any prolonged nightmares. They won’t come looking for trouble with me, Li Beiting.”

Shen Chi looked at him with disdain.

“Keep on with the interrogation.”

“I know, I know, dare I not take the matters of Fourth Young Master Shen to heart? But I still advise you, it’s good to care for this girl, but don’t overdo it!” Li Beiting might have had a bit to drink, getting feisty. He might be friends with Xu Chaomu, but he’s also friends with Bai Man.

Shen Chi and Bai Man are a pair to be married. They’ve known each other since childhood. Now, what is Xu Chaomu?

“Don’t meddle in things that aren’t your business!” Shen Chi cut him off and said coldly.

Li Beiting knew he had spoken too much; as soon as he said anything negative about Xu Chaomu, Shen Chi’s face would darken.

“Right, is there anything else? If not, I’m really leaving! My head is killing me from drinking; I shouldn’t have come!” Li Beiting held his forehead.

Shen Chi fell silent for a long time.

For a moment, the billiard room was utterly quiet.

Li Beiting really set down his cue stick, planning to tidy up his glass and head back. He straightened his jacket and cuffs as the light in the pool room shone on his face, slightly squinting his eyes.

Just then, Shen Chi spoke indifferently, as if sighing, “Li Beiting, what do you think should be done with someone who doesn’t obey?”

Li Beiting was genuinely stunned for quite a while. What, what does that mean?

Was there a person or situation that Shen Chi couldn’t handle?

Who is “someone”?

Li Beiting’s mind raced, and then it suddenly clicked. Damn, it must be Xu Chaomu!

In C City, even he, Li Beiting, listens and obeys Shen Chi. The only one who isn’t afraid of Shen Chi and dares to oppose him is Xu Chaomu, that young girl!

That girl truly fears neither heaven nor earth.

Without discipline, she climbs walls and tunnels underground; she’ll even remove tiles from the roof.

Li Beiting intentionally laughed mischievously, “Is there still someone that Fourth Young Master Shen can’t deal with? That’s easy. Anyone who dares to oppose you should be blacklisted, driven out of C City. If they’re more serious, throw them in jail, and if even more serious, don’t let them see tomorrow’s sun!”

“I’m not talking about those people in the business world,” Shen Chi frowned.

“Then who?” Li Beiting pretended to be deep in thought, shrugging, “I can’t figure it out…”

“Li Beiting, stop playing dumb with me.”

“…” A twitch appeared at the corner of Li Beiting’s eye. No one had stripped him of his pretense so nakedly, giving no face at all.

Li Beiting thickened his skin and played along: “Oh… Xu Chaomu, right?” “Hmm,” Shen Chi snorted coldly.

“That’s easy. If she doesn’t listen, just beat her, beat her to near-death. Do it a few times; she’ll surely become obedient!” Li Beiting boasted proudly, revealing his father’s unique secret.

When he was young, he had been frequently disciplined by Old Master Li. Later, when his father said go east, he didn’t dare go west.

But Li Beiting knew very well in his heart, would Shen Chi really hit Xu Chaomu?

“Stop talking nonsense!” As expected, Shen Chi’s brow furrowed deeper, his face darkening.

“Well, then I have no other choice, since I have neither a son nor a daughter. How would I know what to do with a disobedient child? I’ve heard about today’s trouble at the Shen Family. That girl Xu Chaomu almost turned the place upside down, didn’t she?”

“I allowed it.”

“…” Li Beiting again wore a look of disdain. He knew it. It must have been Shen Chi’s indulgence that gave Xu Chaomu the courage to run wild in the Shen Family.

Even Bai Man dared to touch, tsk tsk.

“Look, Shen Chi, you can’t keep spoiling her like this. What if one day she sets fire to the Shen Family? Will you still give your silent approval?” “As long as she’s happy, that’s what matters.”

“…” The corner of Li Beiting’s mouth twitched uncontrollably.

Is this really Shen Chi?

When he was ten, he broke one of his pens and ended up compensating Shen Chi with ten identical ones. This man never makes a losing deal!

“So what do you suggest? I can’t bear to hit her, and I can’t bring myself to scold her. I say a few words to her, and you almost come to blows with me.” Li Beiting shrugged his shoulders. “I’m out of ideas.”

“I did hit her today,” Shen Chi said indifferently, yet with an undercurrent of guilt and regret.

Li Beiting’s eyes bulged. Shen Chi hit Xu Chaomu?

He must be joking!

Could he really bring himself to hit Xu Chaomu?

“How did you hit her? Did you pick up a weapon or use your hands? Where did you hit her?” Li Beiting pressed.

“I tied her hands and had her stand for an afternoon of reflection.’ “…” Li Beiting decided he didn’t want to talk to Shen Chi anymore.

Is that what he calls hitting? He must have never been hit before!

When Li Beiting was a kid, that was real hitting. Old Master Li would chase him around the courtyard with a weapon in hand—whack, whack, whack—a good thrashing with a plank!

Crying out loud, his wails could shake the heavens, and he couldn’t walk for days afterward!

Li Beiting was speechless. Shen Chi, a notorious figure in the business world known for his cold-blooded and ruthless tactics, wouldn’t even flinch at taking a life. And yet, when it came to Xu Chaomu, he didn’t even know how to properly give a beating.

“Forget it, I’m out of suggestions. I’m heading home to wash up and sleep.” Li Beiting held his forehead.

“Shen’s recently has quite a bit of capital on hand and is looking to sponsor some projects.”

Shen Chi lifted his wine glass, gently swirled the red wine inside, not looking at Li Beiting.

“…” Li Beiting was speechless again.

Alright, Shen Chi is impressive!

Li Group’s new projects indeed require sponsorship.

“Well, Manager Shen, let’s talk this over. Come on, let’s drink and talk. This wine of yours is pretty good, aged, with a mellow and lingering taste… Oh, what were we discussing? About Xu Chaomu, you know her personality better than I do. If all else fails, just leave her hanging for a few days. She talks so much and is so dependent on you, if you ignore her, she might just start obeying.”

Shen Chi remained silent.

Now, it was actually Xu Chaomu who wouldn’t speak to him.

However, what Li Beiting said wasn’t a bad idea.

“Really, try it, it’s effective. Especially with a chatterbox like Xu Chaomu.” “If it doesn’t work, I’ll withdraw the sponsorship.”

“…” Li Beiting felt like spitting blood. “Even if it doesn’t work, that’s not my fault, right? I’m only responsible for giving suggestions, it still depends on how well you implement them. You can’t just…”

“You can go now.”

Li Beiting clutched his chest. Damn, this man… is simply inhuman.

After using him, Shen Chi kicks him aside.

Damn it, he’s never coming back again!

Why did he even come here? He was just twiddling his thumbs! Damn, twiddling his thumbs!