Fated Love With the Billionaire
Chapter 182: Leaving

Chapter 182: Chapter 182: Leaving

Knock knock knock, the office door was gently tapped.

Chen Ningxi responded, "Come in."

Two more knocks followed, but the door didn’t open.

Last time, Cheng Qiaobei had played this trick too, knocking on the door without coming in until Chen Ningxi opened the door to catch him.

She got up to open the door, smiling as she said, "Childish, huh." Her voice stopped abruptly, and she smiled awkwardly, "Come in, Manager Pan."

Pan Cheng was slightly taken aback, but then smiled again, "What’s going on, Manager Chen?"

Chen Ningxi waved her hand, "Nothing much, please have a seat, Manager Pan."

Pan Cheng sat down and opened the file bag, "Don’t call me Manager Pan, sounds distant, call me Pan Cheng or Pan."

Chen Ningxi certainly couldn’t just call him by his first name, so calling him Pan was the first choice.

Pan Cheng continued, "I’ve come today to deliver the latest cable information from our company, take a look. This cable features our company’s patented technology, not only reducing costs but also greatly extending the cable’s lifespan."

"Really? Let me see."

Upon hearing this, Chen Ningxi was intrigued, a cable that’s less expensive and has a longer lifespan would save the company costs.

Pan Cheng placed the materials in front of her, and Chen Ningxi lowered her gaze, earnestly flipping through the documents.

When she saw the cross-sectional photo of the cable, her eyes lit up, "Not bad, really not bad."

At this moment, Pan Cheng’s gaze was also appraising Chen Ningxi.

She wore a formal business suit, different from the women around him. There was a clean beauty about Chen Ningxi, so beautiful that it made one want to recklessly ruin her, wanting to watch the buttons of her white shirt unbutton one by one, revealing the body wrapped in lingerie underneath.

Chen Ningxi closed the materials and sincerely said, "If the actual product is truly as the information describes, this cable is indeed very impressive."

Pan Cheng smiled humbly, "To receive your approval, the efforts of our technology department are not in vain."

Chen Ningxi said, "You can leave the materials here, once the project documents are approved, we’ll quickly move forward with the bidding. You can have people keep an eye on the government procurement website news."

Pan Cheng nodded, "Sure, I’ll do as you say, I won’t let you down, and thank you again."

Chen Ningxi smiled, "No need to thank me, I also hope that a company from Danjiang City can win the bid, which would not only increase local business benefits and tax revenue but also expand employment opportunities."

Pan Cheng took out his phone, "Manager Chen, can we add each other on WeChat for ease of contact? Don’t misunderstand! I just think once your project is approved, I’ll quickly appoint someone to watch the government procurement website. Lots of people will be monitoring this project, having your support puts me at ease."

There’s no issue with adding on WeChat.

Chen Ningxi took out her phone and opened the QR code to add a friend, and Pan Cheng scanned it to successfully add her as a friend.

Soon, in the WeChat contact list, a new friend request popped up with Pan Cheng’s information; Chen Ningxi opened it to see a profile picture saying ’Heaven rewards diligence,’ without paying much attention to the WeChat name—it was changed to ’Star Cable Pán Cheng.’

She put down her phone, and Pan Cheng stood up proactively, "Manager Chen, if there’s nothing else, I’ll head back first."

Chen Ningxi escorted him to the door, and Pan Cheng said, "Stay here, I know you’re busy, no need to see me out."

Pan Cheng carried himself with an elder brother vibe, making people easily drop their guard.

Returning home in the evening, Cheng Qiaobei asked about Pan Cheng.

"I saw Manager Pan, who we met at the Golden Goblet last time, when I went downstairs for lunch. Did he chat with you about the cable?"

Chen Ningxi said, "Yeah, he brought a cable document today."

Cheng Qiaobei said, "He’s quite astute, a lot of brains, be cautious."

"I will," Chen Ningxi wasn’t one to be trifled with, "He’s quite a name in Danjiang City, bringing a near-bankrupt company to become a major taxpayer there, surely not just out of luck, there must be efforts and dedication behind it."

As for what kind of dedication, those in the know know.

"I have my principles, all procurement will be done according to the regulations, absolutely no mixing of personal relationships."

With that assurance, Cheng Qiaobei could leave the country at ease.

Watching as Chen Ningxi closed the bathroom door, Cheng Qiaobei followed her inside.

She stood under the showerhead, as warm water cascaded down her entire body.

In the next second, the glass shower door opened, Cheng Qiaobei’s chest pressed against her back, and she shuddered in surprise, not yet speaking before he wrapped her in his strong arms.

Cheng Qiaobei lovingly coaxed, "Don’t move, just like this."

Chen Ningxi closed her eyes, immersed in his embrace.

In no time, the sound of water intensified in the bathroom, as he gripped her wrist, pressing it against the wall.

In the bathtub, foam covered their bodies as his embrace radiated warmth...

The boundary between heaven and earth, reality and illusion, mixed into a tumultuous mess, the vision before her blurred more in the misty vapor...

By the time Cheng Qiaobei laid Chen Ningxi on the bed, the clock pointed to 8:50.

She said they would be late, but Cheng Qiaobei told her not to worry.

Outside, the moon was alluring, while the night breeze, stirred by the intimacy in the bathroom, turned sultry and ambiguous.

He held her close, whispering her name into her ear, those few simple, non-sensual words making her heart tremble, as if to use this night to expunge all desires and longing before he left.

Accidentally seeing the time on her phone, Chen Ningxi was jolted awake, urgently saying, "If you don’t go now, you’ll truly be late."

When she sent Cheng Qiaobei to the airport, he refused to let go, holding her tightly while the boarding announcement played over the airport speakers. Chen Ningxi gently patted his back, "It’s time to board."

Reluctantly, Cheng Qiaobei released her, saying, "I’m going in, you should head back."

She watched him enter the boarding gate before turning away from the terminal.

That night’s breeze was particularly gentle, perhaps because she missed him so much.

To get to Rome, it required nearly thirty hours of flying, with a layover in the middle. After the plane landed, Wan Mingkun was the one in charge of receiving him.

Wan Mingkun seemed a bit nervous upon seeing Cheng Qiaobei, who quickly, as they walked, explained what needed to be done next, then asked, "Now, tell me in detail about the situation that day."