Fated Love With the Billionaire -
Chapter 15 Introducing You to Someone
Chapter 15: Chapter 15 Introducing You to Someone
The owner of the flower shop hurried in from outside. The owner’s wife, fearing a misunderstanding, quickly introduced them:
"Old Zheng, Mr. Chen brought friends over to look at flowers. You quickly take them to the shed to pick several nice pots."
Cheng Qiaobei realized immediately the other party misunderstood, thinking he was brought by Chen Ningxi to take advantage.
He opened his mouth and said, "I’m making a bulk order, not buying a few pots to put at home."
Old Zheng’s gaze swept over the three faces and finally landed on his wife. This wasn’t someone looking for trouble; he was clearly the God of Wealth.
Old Zheng’s wife also had a "better late than never" expression.
"All right, all right," Old Zheng pulled a cigarette pack from his pocket and walked over to Cheng Qiaobei, offering it, "Here, bro, have a smoke."
Cheng Qiaobei accepted the cigarette, took out a lighter, the two exchanged some pleasantries, but ultimately Cheng Qiaobei lit Old Zheng’s cigarette first.
From the way the other dressed, he wasn’t an ordinary person; someone who’d light his cigarette first was a decent man.
Old Zheng took a puff of smoke and said, "A friend brought by Mr. Chen, I’ll definitely help you pick good ones. The price is the same but the quality can only be better, not worse. As for the price, bro, you choose first, and the price will definitely satisfy you."
Cheng Qiaobei couldn’t say he didn’t care about money in business. He cared, but he made money with a Bottom Line, with rules, and with principles.
In a buying and selling relationship, you pay for what they provide. If what he receives is worth the value, he wouldn’t shortchange a person at all.
In the time it took to smoke a cigarette, they talked about the use and amount of green plants to be procured, and Old Zheng started helping Cheng Qiaobei calculate the costs. It was evident he was a straightforward person. Cheng Qiaobei took his advice to adjust and ended up saving several thousand compared to the original expectation.
Cheng Qiaobei stubbed out the cigarette and followed Old Zheng to the back garden.
Old Zheng and his wife led the way in front, Cheng Qiaobei glanced sideways at Chen Ningxi, "What do you think?"
He actually asked for her opinion.
Chen Ningxi said, "I don’t understand these things. Did you do any market research before coming?"
Cheng Qiaobei had prepared for five chain hotel projects, so he knew the ropes.
"I looked into it. A flower base I had previously collaborated with gave me a quote. Bringing them in from out of town not only increased the cost, but the freight charge wasn’t low, and the retail price was higher than this place."
Chen Ningxi said, "Since the price is cheaper, see how the products are. If they meet your requirements, then this place is the priority."
Cheng Qiaobei had the same thought.
The green plants in the greenhouse were carefully nurtured, with lush green leaves, sturdy and robust stems, and the flowers bloomed brilliantly. Cheng Qiaobei had already made up his mind.
Chen Ningxi stood by listening to his bargaining and was reminded of TV dramas where a handsome and wealthy man could influence the national GDP with just a flick of his hand. Yet here was Cheng Qiaobei, passionately haggling over a dollar twenty per pot with Old Zheng, and... the scene was quite comical.
In the end, both took a step back and made a deal.
Old Zheng invited Cheng Qiaobei for tea and to sign the procurement contract at the same time. When he turned around, he noticed Chen Ningxi was missing.
Where was she?
He found Chen Ningxi crouching by the roadside playing with a puppy after leaving the greenhouse.
The woman, who seemed like an unattainable flower on a high mountain, now had a sweet and cute smile that was different from how she usually appeared to Cheng Qiaobei. This freshness piqued greater interest in her.
Hearing footsteps, Chen Ningxi got up and walked toward Cheng Qiaobei, "All wrapped up?"
Cheng Qiaobei nodded, "Yeah, now heading to sign the contract. Do you have anything else going on? If not urgent, this might take some time."
She indeed had nothing urgent, and the puppy wagging its tail at her feet was amusing. Chen Ningxi looked at the funny pup again, bent down to pet its head, and said,
"I’m free."
They walked side by side, with the puppy following Chen Ningxi. She would occasionally turn back to tease it.
At that moment, her phone rang. It was her father. Chen Ningxi indicated to Cheng Qiaobei that she’d take the call, then she walked to the side.
Initially, Cheng Qiaobei didn’t think much of it, until he heard Chen Ningxi lying about going to the countryside with colleagues, and he couldn’t stay calm.
He deliberately slowed his steps, but he heard Chen Ningxi calling the person on the other end "dad."
"..." So she was answering a call from family; he felt relieved.
"... Who? He Yunyi?"
"... Oh, I remember now... My high school mate... Have a meal together? Uh, we’re not that close... Hello? Hello? Dad, I’m in the mountains, the signal’s not good, I’ll call you back tonight when I get back."
Chen Ningxi hastily hung up the phone and looked up to find Cheng Qiaobei quietly playing with a dog not far away.
He hadn’t heard too much of the call, right?
Chen Ningxi mused internally but didn’t ask, walked over, and said, "Weren’t you going to sign the contract? Why aren’t you in a hurry?"
Cheng Qiaobei, while playing with the dog, joked, "Are they trying to set you up?"
Chen Ningxi squinted, "Didn’t realize Manager Cheng likes to eavesdrop."
"Ha..." Cheng Qiaobei chuckled, got up, and strode forward quickly. Chen Ningxi watched his back, "Eavesdropping and yet you think you’re in the right?"
Back in Danjiang, it was already dark. Cheng Qiaobei asked her what she liked to eat, appreciating her for introducing the flower shop. However, these were all small things for Chen Ningxi; she didn’t really care. "Forget about dinner, your thoughtfulness is received. Just take me home."
Cheng Qiaobei said, "I should at least have a chance to express my gratitude. It’s embarrassing enough to have taken up your day of rest. Sending you home on an empty stomach, I wouldn’t feel right about it."
"It’s not that serious. You don’t have to be so polite with me. Last time you helped me fend him off, I haven’t properly thanked you yet. Let’s just call it even." Chen Ningxi was firm, pointing at an intersection ahead, "You can pull over there at the curb."
Instead of stopping, Cheng Qiaobei turned the car around, to Chen Ningxi’s surprise, and said, "If you don’t pick a place, I will." He added, "Don’t worry, we won’t run into familiar people."
Chen Ningxi had no choice but to have dinner with Cheng Qiaobei.
The car wound its way around and parked in front of a restaurant. Cheng Qiaobei said, "The food’s pretty good here, and they have private rooms."
They entered one after the other. Cheng Qiaobei asked the waiter right away if there were any available private rooms. The waiter led them to room number three. Cheng Qiaobei ordered two of the restaurant’s signature dishes and left the rest for Chen Ningxi to choose according to her preference.
While waiting for the dishes, Cheng Qiaobei unwrapped the disposable tableware, picked up the teapot, and rinsed the bowls and plates, letting two pairs of chopsticks soak in the cup of hot water.
When Chen Ningxi came back from the restroom, she saw this scene in front of her, Cheng Qiaobei was facing away from her, wiping the side of the table where she sat with a napkin.
Hearing the door, Cheng Qiaobei balled up the napkin and placed it aside, then asked her, "Shall we eat?"
Chen Ningxi said, "I’m okay."
"They serve pretty quickly here." Cheng Qiaobei wiped the chopsticks dry with a napkin and put them on her plate.
"In fact, you don’t need to worry about being seen. What’s the big deal about us having a meal?" Cheng Qiaobei felt she was overly cautious, worrying for nothing.
But Chen Ningxi had her reasons.
"Danjiang isn’t too big nor too small, maybe we’re seen having lunch together in the morning, and by afternoon it’s spread everywhere. Think about it, the hotel approval authority is in my hand. If someone accuses us of colluding and tampering, and an investigation team comes, wouldn’t you worry it would affect the hotel’s trial operation?"
Cheng Qiaobei wasn’t convinced, "Fine, you successfully persuaded me."
Just as the dishes were served, Mrs. Chen’s call came.
"Mom, what’s up?"
On the phone, Ye Yujun said, "Did your dad mention the matter of He Yunyi to you?"
Chen Ningxi chewed more slowly, "... Oh, my phone had poor signal, didn’t quite hear it."
Ye Yujun continued, "This time I asked someone to check his background. The kid’s personality, character, and family background are pretty good. You should meet him."
The private room was quiet, and Cheng Qiaobei heard everything clearly.
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