Chapter 1196: Chapter 1196: Try Provoking Me and See What Happens

Xiaobao was still very clingy to Shen Chi, his small hands constantly touching Shen Chi’s body.

“Xiaobao, do you like daddy? Do you want daddy to stay and keep you company?” Shen Chi kissed his little hand.

Xiaobao just smiled foolishly, his small hand hooking around Shen Chi’s neck, resembling exactly how Chaomu looked when he was a child.

“Since you like daddy so much, daddy will stay to keep you company,” Shen Chi said.

Xu Chaomu gave him a white look and said indifferently, “Wishful thinking.”

Shen Chi heard her but said nothing, only glancing at her and saying, “It’s getting late. You should go take a shower and get some sleep. I’ll watch Xiaobao, you don’t need to worry.”

Xu Chaomu was indeed tired; she yawned and went to the bathroom without looking back.

Since Shen Chi couldn’t be sent away, she might as well let him take care of Xiaobao.

Ever since she had Xiaobao, she hardly had a peaceful sleep. And, frustratingly, Xiaobao didn’t appreciate it; he became so affectionate with Shen Chi the moment he arrived.

She truly did not understand what he liked about Shen Chi!

When Xu Chaomu went to take a shower, Shen Chi stood at the window with Xiaobao in his arms, looking out at the lights.

The scenery here was not bad, but still, a small city is a small city with no nightlife to speak of, and by this time, it was already very quiet.

Shen Chi, holding Xiaobao at the window, patiently taught him to recognize the stars, discern the moon, and patiently coaxed him to sleep.

However, Xiaobao was too energetic; when Xu Chaomu came out from the shower, he showed no signs of sleepiness.

Shen Chi himself began to feel sleepy. No wonder Xu Chaomu had lost a lot of weight – raising a child alone was no easy task.

Separated by distance, he couldn’t help her with anything. He could only exhaust himself more, if possible, by traveling back and forth.

When Xu Chaomu came out, she glanced at the balcony and saw that Shen Chi, still patiently holding Xiaobao’s hand, was teaching him to recognize pictures and words.

His silhouette looked exceptionally tall and sturdy, no longer like the young man of the past, but more like a mature father.

Xu Chaomu paused in her steps, took another glance, and then went back to the bedroom.

Since Shen Chi took the initiative to take care of Xiaobao, she would let him – may it wear him out.

Indeed, Xiaobao lived up to Xu Chaomu’s expectations, fussing until one or two in the morning, refusing to go to sleep.

Whenever Shen Chi dozed off, Xiaobao would grab his collar and prevent daddy from sleeping.

Shen Chi, helpless, could only play with him.

Xiaobao was delighted because this uncle knew how to teach him many fun things that mom didn’t.

Happy as he was, he wanted to sleep even less, causing a ruckus until more than four in the morning, finally falling asleep in Shen Chi’s arms.

“How can you be so noisy,” Shen Chi looked at Xiaobao sleeping in his arms with a helpless expression, “You truly take after Xu Chaomu as your mother.”

During the night, Shen Chi secretly turned off Xu Chaomu’s alarm clock. In the morning, Yuan Jing was downstairs waiting for Xu Chaomu, but he waited and waited and did not see Xu Chaomu; instead, Shen Chi appeared.

Shen Chi walked down from upstairs leisurely, buttoning up his shirt.

Yuan Jing was confused: “You are…?”

“I’m Xu Chaomu’s husband,” Shen Chi said calmly.

“Husband? Chaomu isn’t married yet.”

“Is that what she told you? Maybe it’s because we’re in a spat,” Shen Chi said unhurriedly, “You’d better stay away from her.”

“Where is she? I don’t believe you.” Yuan Jing didn’t trust Shen Chi’s words; Xu Chaomu didn’t seem like the type to lie to him.

“I make the decisions for her. I allow her to make friends, but I do not allow her to have boyfriends. I’m warning you once, don’t have any more contact with her,” Shen Chi said, “We might be having a little tiff, but husband and wife are still husband and wife.”

“I don’t believe it; I’ll call her down!” Yuan Jing said, pulling out his phone.

As a result, as soon as the cell phone was taken out, Shen Chi snatched it away.

“You could try to provoke me and see what happens,” Shen Chi looked at him with a cold intent and said in a deep voice, “Do you really think Xiaobao was adopted by her? Be smart and recognize who the capable ones are.”

Yuan Jing, having heard this speech from Shen Chi, sized him up and down.

This man’s manner of speaking and his presence were extraordinary; indeed, Xu Chaomu also seemed very much like a girl from a wealthy family.

Now that this man was saying he was Xu Chaomu’s husband, Yuan Jing was a bit shaken…

“From today on, you are not allowed to see her again, nor are you allowed to disturb her; otherwise, you will have to bear the consequences,” Shen Chi said in a deep voice.

In terms of presence, Yuan Jing was no match for Shen Chi, and he fell silent.

“Isn’t the director of your Transportation Bureau surnamed Tian?” Shen Chi said indifferently, his tone inherently authoritative, carrying a strong deterrent force.

Yuan Jing grew even more silent; this man must be somebody important.

No wonder when he had arrived he had seen a Maybach parked at the intersection. In such a small county’s old district, one wouldn’t see a Maybach even in ten years!

“Aspiring to become a section chief lately?” Shen Chi gave him a cold glance.

“Uh-huh,” Yuan Jing murmured a vague response.

“Be sensible, go back now, and I’ll give you a heads-up later. But if you don’t act wisely, naturally, there will be an unpleasant outcome.”

“May I ask for your distinguished last name, sir?” Yuan Jing asked.

“You just need to know that I am Xu Chaomu’s husband!”

“…” Yuan Jing fell silent.

The two men stood face to face, Yuan Jing’s momentum clearly falling short of Shen Chi’s.

After a long while, Yuan Jing finally spoke, “Sir, I still don’t believe that Chaomu would deceive me. Let me see her, to talk things over face to face. She told me she was divorced and that Xiaobao was adopted by her.”

“Whether she is divorced or not isn’t up to her to decide!” Shen Chi’s tone was very domineering.

“Chaomu is a good girl; don’t treat her badly,” Yuan Jing said with concern.

This man was so assertive; if they really had not divorced and Xu Chaomu was dating someone else behind this man’s back, could there be a good ending?

“How could I treat my own wife badly? That’s none of your business!”

“If that’s truly the case, then please treat Chaomu well.”

“Remember, don’t see her again.”

“Uh…” Yuan Jing didn’t dare to provoke Shen Chi.

After saying all this, Yuan Jing quietly drove off in his own car.

Shen Chi straightened his clothes and put his hands in the pockets of his slacks, his gaze meaningful as he looked into the distance.

Each and every peach blossom seemed to require his personal attention!

When he returned upstairs, Xu Chaomu was still sleeping; it seemed like she hadn’t had a good night’s sleep in a long time, and she was sleeping soundly in the bedroom.

Xiaobao was already awake; this little guy had so much energy, playing with dolls in his crib all by himself.

Afraid that Xiaobao would wake Xu Chaomu, Shen Chi carried him downstairs for a walk.

The autumn in Jin City had its own unique flavor, with the scent of withered grass drifting everywhere, the leaves on the trees along the roadsides beginning to fall, accumulating in a thick layer.

Looking out, the road was covered with a withered yellow.

Jin City was still very peaceful in the morning, just awakening from the morning mist, the city carrying a faint and shallow scent.

Such a city was indeed suitable for hiding away; Shen Chi couldn’t help but curl the corners of his lips.