Fated Love With the Billionaire
Chapter 173 White Plus Black

Chapter 173: Chapter 173 White Plus Black

Chen Ningxi glanced at him with a smile and asked, "So men can spot a ’green tea girl’?"

"I don’t know about other men, but my eyes aren’t blind." Cheng Qiaobei was relaxed, steering the wheel with one hand while holding her hand with the other. There were some things he needed to tell her in advance to avoid misunderstandings.

"Wife, I’m going to be busy with some work lately, and there will inevitably be women at social gatherings. But don’t worry, I know my limits and won’t do anything to let you down. So, if you happen to see or hear something, don’t get upset. Trust me, okay?"

Cheng Qiaobei’s current position at the company was awkward. He needed to take action to change his situation, and she wouldn’t hold him back in his career.

She squeezed his hand firmly and said, "Do what you want to do, I’ll support you all the way."

Cheng Qiaobei smiled brightly, pulled her into his arms, and pressed his cheek against hers. He said, "See, my wife has the highest awareness."

Chen Ningxi, worried about distracting him from driving, sat upright and began to advise him.

"Don’t make me sound so noble. I’m just an ordinary woman. If I see my husband entangled with another woman, I’ll lose my mind and might even act like a shrew. But since you’ve told me in advance, I’ll definitely trust you. Since I give you what you want, you also give me what I want."

He understood what she meant. Trust was mutual, and her only demand in their marriage had always been loyalty, which had never changed.

"The family assets are all with you. If I am disloyal to you, what good will it do me?"

"..." Chen Ningxi paused, realizing that it was indeed the case.

The house was hers, the money was with her, and the only thing that could be considered his was the car they were currently driving. If Cheng Qiaobei didn’t manage to return to the group, he would be facing a situation equivalent to unemployment.

Thinking about this possibility, his stress must have been significant as well.

Chen Ningxi said, "Don’t rush too much. Work issues can’t be hurried. If you’re happy, work there; if not, switch. People move to live, not to die."

She couldn’t bring herself to say that she could support him even if he stayed at home. That would be an insult to Cheng Qiaobei. His ability and ambition wouldn’t allow him to sit idly by.

Chen Ningxi asked again, "Is there anything I can help with?"

Cheng Qiaobei said, "Not at the moment."

Since she couldn’t help, she didn’t ask too many questions. Asking too much without being able to help would only irritate him further.

"If you need me, be sure to let me know."

His eyes softened and he smiled, "Okay."

After dinner, Cheng Qiaobei cut a plate of fruit and placed it on the coffee table, saying to Chen Ningxi, "Wife, I need to have a video conference with Jiang Wanyi later. Some things can’t be explained over the phone. Today, I need to discuss them in detail with her, so don’t get jealous."

"I’ve heard you calling her those nights."

Cheng Qiaobei raised an eyebrow, asking with a half-smile, "You heard and didn’t ask?"

"What’s there to ask? You make a call, I ask once; make another, I ask again. After a while, if you’re not annoyed, I will be. Are we living this way?" Chen Ningxi wasn’t a saint nor excessively virtuous. She didn’t need to press on work exchanges and cause unnecessary trouble.

She fed him a piece of watermelon, "What time is the meeting?"

Cheng Qiaobei checked the time, "Half an hour from now, I’ll go take out the trash and be back right in time."

He did the cooking and the dishes, so he shouldn’t have to take out the trash, especially when he had things to attend to.

Chen Ningxi said, "I’ll go. You still have to prepare for the meeting."

"It’s all ready," Cheng Qiaobei smiled and let her sit back down, "You just enjoy the fruit I cut with love."

He returned shortly, taking the trash downstairs.

Who would have thought that the stern and authoritative man at the company was an all-around husband who took care of household chores at home.

Sometimes, Chen Ningxi felt her role in the home was just to be fed. As long as he was home, he’d almost never let her do the chores. Because of this, Ye Yujun often accused her of taking advantage, which was a grievance beyond words.

Thinking about how Cheng Qiaobei preferred coffee during meetings, Chen Ningxi went to the kitchen to grind coffee beans. As the machine buzzed, a message from Liang Lei came through.

"Sis Doesn’t Love You" (Liang Lei): What’s up?

Chen Ningxi: Making coffee.

"Sis Doesn’t Love You": Drinking coffee at night, are you planning to stay up all night?

Chen Ningxi: It’s not for me. Qiao Bei will have a video conference later. He’ll drink it.

"Sis Doesn’t Love You": I talk to you and within three lines, you mention your husband. What’s up with you?

Chen Ningxi smiled at the screen, guessing Liang Lei’s current expression just from the words. Having such a cheerful friend made life more flavorful.

"Sis Doesn’t Love You": Lin Hanrui said that your Manager Cheng is going to have deep cooperation with that woman. You know, right?

The "woman" she referred to was Jiang Wanyi. Chen Ningxi replied, "Yes, he told me."

"Sis Doesn’t Love You": Constant contact—you need to be careful.

Chen Ningxi: They’re just work buddies.

"Sis Doesn’t Love You": They were just coworkers before too, yet there were incriminating photos that caused misunderstandings. I think she’s up to something.

Chen Ningxi did not deny it. Jiang Wanyi’s social circle wasn’t the cleanest, and her methods were somewhat questionable. However, Cheng Qiaobei’s attitude was most important. He had no interest in Jiang Wanyi at all.

So, she didn’t trouble herself over someone’s one-man show because she wasn’t worth it.

"Sis Doesn’t Love You": Anyway, be cautious. Don’t let anyone exploit any gaps. The freshness between people doesn’t last long. Once that wears off, even the tastiest lychee has no flavor. It’s true for both men and women.

Liang Lei knew her friend well. With little romantic experience, she wouldn’t easily extricate herself once she fell into a relationship. So, Chen Ningxi was a loyal guardian in marriage, but she couldn’t guarantee anything about Cheng Qiaobei. All she could do was protect her friends to avoid getting hurt.

You might say she was meddling or overstepping, but since Liang Lei knew they would have frequent contact, it was necessary to remind Chen Ningxi.

Chen Ningxi didn’t mention Cheng Qiaobei’s video conference with Jiang Wanyi tonight. Telling her would only heighten her vigilance. Besides, baseless speculation was disrespectful to Cheng Qiaobei.

Chen Ningxi asked: How are you and Lin Hanrui doing?

"Sis Doesn’t Love You": Pretty well, we’re like day and night.

Chen Ningxi: ??? What do you mean?

"Sis Doesn’t Love You": Daytime for energy pills, no sleepiness; nighttime for sleeping pills, can’t sleep.

Chen Ningxi instantly understood that in the mature woman’s world, discussions ranged from celebrity gossip to intimate details.

She asked again: Is marriage a possibility?

Upon seeing the word "marriage," Liang Lei pursed her lips as if encountering a topic to avoid.

She quickly replied: I’m busy. Let’s have a big bath outing this weekend.

Chen Ningxi knew she was dodging and didn’t push further: Alright, my treat.

Just as she put her phone down, Cheng Qiaobei came back, carrying a bag of fresh lychees, fitting the moment perfectly.

"Here," Cheng Qiaobei waved the bag in front of her, "Guess what I bought."

Chen Ningxi recalled Liang Lei’s words, and the more she thought about it, the harder it was to suppress her smile, "...What made you buy lychees?"

Cheng Qiaobei said, "I ran out of cigarettes and saw the lychee delivery at the fruit store next to the convenience store."

Chen Ningxi turned to pour the coffee, "I brewed you some coffee."

Cheng Qiaobei wrapped her in a hug from behind, crossing his hands at her waist naturally, "The video conference might go for a few hours. If you get sleepy, go to bed first."

"Got it." Chen Ningxi handed him the coffee, and Cheng Qiaobei gave her a peck on the lips before leaving.

The study door was open, allowing Chen Ningxi to hear their conversation.

In reality, wasn’t life just about mutual understanding and care? It was easy to live separately but difficult to live well, and they both worked hard, showing their softest sides to each other.

For some, marriage was a home in the snail’s shell; for others, a shackle.