Chapter 229: Chaomu, Let Me Hold You

Translator: 549690339

“Dabai is such a good boy, shall I stay and sunbathe with you a bit longer?”

“Woof woof…”

Xu Chaomu took it as a yes, sat beside it, stroked its head, and together they gazed at the sunset.

Actually, it wasn’t even time for the sunset yet, but she stayed silently by Dabai’s side, head to head, watching the sky.

Days like this were so peaceful, so lovely; she wished they could last forever and ever…

If it were up to her, she would never want to grow up…

But time waits for no one.

As soon as Xu Chaomu entered the dog kennel, Butler Ling immediately called Shen Chi.

Shen Chi had instructed him to call as soon as Xu Chaomu returned, and Butler Ling dared not disobey.

Sure enough, without a word of hesitation, Shen Chi said he would come back immediately.

Butler Ling was a bit puzzled because, Old Cheng had told him, the Shen Family had ended the adoption relationship with Miss Xu, and it was the Fourth Young Master who had personally gone to notarize it.

The whole Shen Family knew about it, and during that time, nobody regarded Xu Chaomu as Miss Xu anymore.

Lady Zhou had called to confirm once, and Butler Ling had told the truth.

However, Lady Zhou and the old master seemed to have no particular reaction; in fact, they seemed quite satisfied.

Butler Ling decided not to think about it anymore; after all, she had never been able to see through Shen Chi.

When Shen Chi returned to the Shen Family home, it was already four in the afternoon, and the warm sun bathed him, tinting the clouds a shade of orange.

This color spilled over the houses, the ground, the surface of the water… everything was bathed in warm tones, bringing a sense of extraordinary comfort.

“Where is she?” Shen Chi took off his sunglasses and handed them to Butler Ling.

“In Dabai’s kennel.”

The corners of Shen Chi’s lips lifted in amusement. Going straight to the kennel upon returning to the Shen Family? Such a peculiar interest.

He strode with his long legs toward the kennel.

Upon entering the spacious courtyard, he saw a heartwarming scene.

Xu Chaomu was sitting on the ground, head against Dabai’s. Dabai kept its eyes open while Xu Chaomu had fallen asleep. She used Dabai as a pillow, sleeping exceptionally sweetly.

Her lips turned up slightly, perhaps a sign she was having a nice dream.

Eight years ago, when he had abandoned her at the dog kennel, she had nightmares, crying out “help” in her dreams.

Eight years had passed, and she finally no longer had nightmares.

Shen Chi walked over slowly; it had been a long time since he last saw her.

He missed her very much.

He came to her side and quietly watched her, just watched.

Xu Chaomu smacked her lips twice and then settled back into a peaceful sleep.

“Sitting on the ground, aren’t you afraid of catching a cold,” Shen Chi said helplessly as he took off his suit jacket.

He draped it over her gently, careful not to wake her.

Dabai noticed Shen Chi’s arrival, turned its head to look at him. It glanced between him and Xu Chaomu, as if it wanted to say something.

There was hope and reluctance in its eyes, but it only let out a couple of “woofs.”

After he had covered her with his jacket, he bent down and lifted her from the cold ground.

Xu Chaomu didn’t wake, and Shen Chi often joked that she slept like a pig—a statement that couldn’t be truer.

Carrying her from the kennel, Butler Ling’s eyes widened. In Shen Chi’s gaze, she saw endless doting…

She had never seen Shen Chi so attentive to a woman before; Xu Chaomu was the first.

Sometimes, Butler Ling couldn’t help but wonder if this kind of attention was really that of a brother towards a sister?

Shen Chi opened the door to her room and gently placed her on the bed.

Her room was as always: clean and spotless. He had instructed the servants to clean it daily, and even the blankets she used, he had people frequently air them out in the sun.

It seemed like Xu Chaomu hadn’t slept in such comfort for a long time, as she instinctively hugged the blanket, smacked her lips and continued to sleep very sweetly.

Shen Chi didn’t speak; he just sat beside her and watched her.

He wanted to take a good look at her, for on his trip to South Africa, it would be a long time before he could see her again…

His slender fingers brushed aside the stray strands of hair on her forehead, his fingertips gliding over her cheek.

Over and over, he couldn’t get enough.

Xu Chaomu turned over, tugging the blanket, sleeping soundly and sweetly.

Gradually, Shen Chi leaned down, getting closer to her little face.

Bit by bit, he increasingly could clearly smell her youthful fragrance, like that of a pink rose, enchanting.

“Chaomu, let me hold you.”

He wrapped his arms around her, holding her warm and soft body. Lowering his head, he kissed her lips precisely, tenderly lingering, savoring the fragrance that was uniquely hers.

But after just a kiss, he let go of her.

Because she was still asleep, and he didn’t want to wake her.

With his hands propped up beside her, he silently watched her, the smile on his lips growing deeper.

He liked watching her like this, time moving slowly, the years feeling warm.

Who knows how much time had passed when Xu Chaomu had a nightmare.

In her dream, she forced a kiss upon Shen Chi, yes, forced, just like the day she was drunk.

Then, this dark-hearted wolf relentlessly pursued her, insisting on kissing her back.

Once was not enough, twice still insufficient…

It was freaking scary!

Hence, with a thud, Xu Chaomu woke up!

Upon awakening, she met Shen Chi’s deep, tranquil eyes.

“Eh, how did you get back? Where’s Dabai?” Xu Chaomu was so scared she dared not move.

Dreams should not be taken lightly; they can come true.

“This is my house; of course, I’ll come back if I want to,” Shen Chi’s lips curved into a smile.

Xu Chaomu cast her eyes down, lifted the blanket, and was about to get up.

“Oh, this is your house, I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have come, I won’t next time, I just came to see Dabai, nothing else.”

Lately, she had become extremely sensitive, especially after finding out about Bai Man’s pregnancy.

She cautiously kept her distance from him, fearful that any small act might be misconstrued as trying to initiate something with him.

Yu Weiwei had told her, men can’t withstand temptation. Although, she didn’t think she had any charm of her own.

But as for men, once lonely, lacking a woman, they didn’t care whether it was a turnip or cabbage, big-chested or small-chested.

“My house is your house, I’ve said it before, there’s no need to draw such clear lines between us.”

“Shen Chi, you don’t remember anything, we’ve notarized, we have nothing to do with each other anymore.”

“Whether we have a relationship or not, I’m the one who decides that,” someone was very domineering and would not allow her to argue.

“Get lost, I don’t want to see you at all!” Xu Chaomu roared.

She was truly angry, with no hint of joking.

If this had been before, she would have certainly nuzzled his neck and laughed, “Fourth Brother, are you saying you can’t bear to be without me?”

However, the moment she thought about him having a child with Bai Man…

Heh, Bai Man probably hasn’t told him yet.

She pushed him away, slid off the bed, and ran quickly towards the door.

His reactions were fast; he grabbed her collar from behind and pulled her to his side.

“Why are you running? Why don’t you want to see me? I had Old Cheng go to pick you up the other day, why didn’t you come?”

“Shen Chi, are you mocking me? We have nothing to do with each other anymore!”

“I’ve taken care of you for eight years, for eight years of kindness, and you’re just going to throw it away? Xu Chaomu, I never knew your heart was made of stone.”