Fated Love With the Billionaire
Chapter 220: No Need to be Too Moved

Chapter 220: Chapter 220: No Need to be Too Moved

Ye Yujun took the meal box out of the thermal bag in the dining room, and shouted at them, "Hurry up and wash your hands, come over for dinner."

"Ah, got it." Chen Ningxi stood in the bedroom holding a rainbow cotton candy, her eyes hopeful, "How about it?"

"For me?" Cheng Qiaobei asked.

"Of course. If not for you, why would I show it to you?"

"Cute."

"Your vocabulary of compliments is too limited."

Cheng Qiaobei raised his phone, "Let me take a picture first." He then asked her, "Was the one you ate just now a bunny?"

"Yeah. It wasn’t as pretty as this one. I saved the pretty one for you, thoughtful, right?"

Even at nearly thirty, the sight of pink cotton candy could still spark a girlish heart.

Cheng Qiaobei said, "Very thoughtful. As a reward for you, I’ll take good care of you tonight, all night."

Chen Ningxi froze. Although she didn’t want to overthink it, the teasing smile in Cheng Qiaobei’s eyes made it impossible not to.

She remembered how enthusiastic he was before, dismantling her with his passion. It had been days since they last did it, and now he might devour her.

Chen Ningxi laughed nervously and shyly, "Actually, you don’t need to be too moved. It’s just one cotton candy, nothing special."

Cheng Qiaobei pulled open her collar to peek inside, "Hmm, much better. There shouldn’t be any issue now."

"There is an issue," Chen Ningxi closed her collar, "It still hurts, quite a bit, really painful."

She sounded very convincing, but Cheng Qiaobei could easily see through her shyness. He hugged her waist, his tongue brushing over her lips, chuckling meaningfully, "...Doesn’t hurt."

Instantly, inappropriate images filled her mind, passionate and fiery, making Chen Ningxi’s ears and face burn with heat.

She looked down, not daring to meet his eyes. When she tried to run, Cheng Qiaobei noticed and tightened his grip, his voice hoarse:

"Why are you running? I’m not going to eat you."

"..." Heh, just look at your expression now. You really look like you want to devour her.

"Wifey..." Cheng Qiaobei whispered softly in her ear. Before he could continue, Chen Ningxi pushed him away, "Mom’s calling us for dinner."

Watching her almost escape the bedroom, Cheng Qiaobei picked up the cotton candy and twirled the bamboo stick, "Can you really run away?"

After dinner, Cheng Qiaobei went to clean up in the kitchen while the mother and daughter sat in the living room, chatting.

Ye Yujun glanced toward the kitchen, turned back to Chen Ningxi, and asked, "Did you go to Jiangyin Temple to pray to Guanyin for a child last time?"

Chen Ningxi had just skewered a slice of cantaloupe and was chewing it, replying vaguely, "Uh..."

Ye Yujun asked again, "Did you pray or not?"

It’s said that chewing food 20-40 times aids in weight loss. Chen Ningxi had never tried, but now she started to put it into action.

She kept chewing endlessly, and Ye Yujun already had an idea. Relying on her was definitely not going to work.

By the forty-first chew, when there was almost nothing left to chew, she knew she had to speak or really risk annoying her.

Chen Ningxi said, "No."

Ye Yujun wore a knowing expression, "I just knew you didn’t go. Here, put this under your pillow."

A rectangular object wrapped in red cloth was laid flat in Ye Yujun’s palm.

Chen Ningxi asked, "What is it?"

"Don’t open it, just put it under your pillow." Ye Yujun said, "I got it from praying at the Guanyin Temple."

"Mom, you..."

Before Chen Ningxi could refuse, Cheng Qiaobei finished cleaning up and came over, noticing the conspicuous red cloth, "Mom, what’s this?"

"Cheng, it’s good you’re here," Ye Yujun smiled lovingly, motioning him over, and entrusted him with the item as if it were a treasure, "I got this from the Guanyin Temple, put it under Ningxi’s pillow."

Cheng Qiaobei’s first reaction was to look at Chen Ningxi, who had a somewhat helpless expression. Cheng Qiaobei said, "Got it, Mom."

"That’s right, Cheng understands. You make sure to place it properly."

Cheng Qiaobei went to the bedroom and came back, "Put it under Ningxi’s pillow."

Ye Yujun nodded in satisfaction.

Cheng Qiaobei picked up the fruit tray, "Mom, have a piece of watermelon." Then he added, "About having a child, Ning Xi and I keep it in mind, but it’s all up to fate, no rush."

Ye Yujun said, "Ning Xi has always wanted to achieve something in her career. She’s also told me she doesn’t want to have kids right now. I understand her thoughts. I went through this stage at her age. Now it’s just the right moment for her career. If she can advance during this time, she’ll have a great future. But sometimes, in the system, it takes time to come out on top. With her current prospects, barring any issues, the future is hopeful. Focusing on career isn’t urgent."

Chen Ningxi said, "Mom, you’ve urged marriage, and now you’re urging childbirth. I still want to enjoy a few more years of a two-person world."

Ye Yujun said, "I’m not rushing you, just seeking peace of mind."

Chen Ningxi laughed, "Now it’s placed properly. Are you at ease?"

Chen Ningxi’s real thought was not to consider having children for the next three years. She wanted to achieve something and implement new measures at the Danjiang Institute. If Ye Yujun knew, she probably wouldn’t understand.

Ye Yujun understood her daughter too, having heard her talk about work. Regarding work, Chen Ningxi was very much like Chen Weichuan, both possessing a determination deep down. Having said she wants to achieve something means spending time and energy. If your time and energy go into work, how to spare any for children? Frankly, Ye Yujun didn’t want her to be too tired. Chen Weichuan was worn out and sick.

"Work is work, do your best. But don’t wear yourself out. When you’re sick, no one can replace you. If you don’t, someone else can take over your work. But who can take your place for being sick?"

"...Mom, I’m still young and healthy."

"Your dad used to say that, too. Look at him now, full of ailments." Ye Yujun said, "While there’s time, have children first. When you’re busy, I can help take care of the child. Your dad will be retired in a few years, and we can both look after the child. You focus on your work, won’t delay either."

Chen Ningxi really didn’t want to have these conversations. After being given a hint by Cheng Qiaobei, she swallowed her words.

Ye Yujun intended to take a taxi home, but Cheng Qiaobei insisted on driving her back.

On the way back, the car passed by the river.

Cheng Qiaobei pulled over, "Wanna go for a walk?"

Chen Ningxi was also feeling stifled, nodded, and got out of the car with Cheng Qiaobei.

The riverside was quiet and peaceful, with many people strolling to digest their food at night and some jogging.

Holding Chen Ningxi’s hand, Cheng Qiaobei said, "Remember when we first met, we bumped into each other here?"

How could she forget? He even posted on social media to console her.

Chen Ningxi turned her face and asked, "Were you consoling me with that post back then?" Thinking he hadn’t remembered, she reminded him, "You said not to listen to worldly gossip, but to see the scenery you love."

"I remember." Cheng Qiaobei’s smile deepened.

Chen Ningxi said, "Look at you, all smug."

Cheng Qiaobei said with a laid-back expression, "Seems like you had a crush on me from early on."

"What crush?" Making it sound like she was longing for him.

"If you weren’t interested, would you remember it so clearly? Well, it makes sense. I’m so outstanding that your secret crush on me is perfectly normal."

"Who had a crush on you?"

"The more you rush to deny, the more guilty you seem."

"No, I didn’t."

"There you go, acting rash again."

"Hmph." Chen Ningxi was amused by him.

Cheng Qiaobei released her hand and put his arm around her shoulders, "Don’t take Mom’s words too much to heart tonight. Every family is the same, not just us. Other families also urge marriage and children. We can’t escape it. But whether or not, or how, or when we have a child, doesn’t it come down to the two of us? Don’t worry about it. You say when, and that’s when we’ll have one."