Fated Love With the Billionaire
Chapter 228 Chocolate

Chapter 228: Chapter 228 Chocolate

The ringtone blared for a few seconds before the call was picked up, and Cheng Qiaobei heard the relentless sound of rain. He felt uneasy and asked,

"Are you done?"

Chen Ningxi was straddling the power tower at the time, her arms tightly wrapped around the structure. Despite wearing a raincoat, her clothes were soaked and clung uncomfortably to her skin.

The water level in the riverbed was climbing rapidly. The rushing flood eroded the tower’s base incessantly, causing a slight tilt under the onslaught, which wasn’t a good sign—she understood this clearly. Perhaps in the next second, the tower might be swept away by the flood.

She needed to master her fear, making her voice sound calm and steady.

Chen Ningxi swallowed and said,

"Not yet."

Cheng Qiaobei asked, "Where are you now?"

Chen Ningxi replied, "In Fengtang Village."

"Is the disaster severe?"

"It’s okay."

"The sound of water is loud over there, isn’t it?"

Chen Ningxi said, "I’m outside, of course, it’s loud. My phone’s about to die, and I have other calls to take. I’ll hang up first."

Cheng Qiaobei said, "Okay."

After hanging up, Cheng Qiaobei dialed Wei Lai’s phone, "Help me check the disaster situation in Fengtang Village, Ning Xi is there now."

Wei Lai: "Understood, I’ll contact them right away."

Through internal connections, Wei Lai learned that Chen Ningxi was trapped. She immediately went to Cheng Qiaobei’s office. Hearing the urgent knock, Cheng Qiaobei gripped the pen in his hand and responded,

"Come in."

Wei Lai stood in front of him and said, "Ning Xi got trapped on a power tower in the middle of the riverbed during a sudden flash flood while trying to reinforce the tower."

Cheng Qiaobei struggled to maintain his composure, lowering his eyes to hide his chaotic emotions. "Got it."

Wei Lai’s expression showed concern, "Maybe it’s just temporary. There’s onsite rescue; it should be alright."

"Mm." Cheng Qiaobei raised his hand, wanting to confirm the information, "You can go now."

Wei Lai quietly exited the office.

Before Cheng Qiaobei could dial Chen Weichuan’s number, he called first.

Cheng Qiaobei couldn’t hide his anxiety, "Dad, did something happen to Ning Xi?"

Chen Weichuan had just contacted another rescue team, "She’s trapped on a tower in Fengtang Village. I just coordinated a rescue team to head over. I can’t leave here now, so you go check."

Cheng Qiaobei stood up and headed out, "Exactly where?"

Chen Weichuan: "Near the foot of the mountain in the village, I’ll send you the location."

Cheng Qiaobei hung up and hurriedly left the office.

In the corridor, Sun Dongchen, angered by Cheng Qiaobei’s disregard, deliberately blocked his path, saying,

"Don’t think just because you made it to the board, you’re all that. Mom won’t hand over the company to an outsider like you."

Cheng Qiaobei had no time for him, bypassing him towards the elevator. Sun Dongchen blocked his path again before he could speak. Cheng Qiaobei grabbed his collar, eyes glinting red with warning,

"Sun Dongchen, if you want to stay in this company, get out of my way now."

With those words, he shoved him against the wall. Sun Dongchen groaned, feeling as if his insides had shifted painfully.

"Damn it..."

Cheng Qiaobei eyed the elevator screen, rapidly pressing the button until the doors opened, stepping inside.

The Cayenne sped out of the company, splashing water all along.

Cheng Qiaobei dialed Chen Ningxi’s phone again, which rang for a long time before being picked up.

"Hello."

Cheng Qiaobei’s eyes were sharp, his face frighteningly calm, "Honey, don’t be scared, I’m on my way to you."

Chen Ningxi hesitated for two seconds, "...You found out?"

"Mm." Now wasn’t the time to blame her, "Has the rescue team arrived?"

"Just arrived."

Chen Ningxi tried to wipe the water from her eyes, rubbing her arm against her face, but the heavy rain blurred her vision again.

Cheng Qiaobei asked, "Describe your current situation to me."

Chen Ningxi’s phone was already warning of low battery. She spoke quickly, detailing the onsite situation, but due to the heavy rain and rushing flood, the rescue team was still brainstorming a rescue plan.

When Cheng Qiaobei learned the tower had tilted under the forceful river, he floored the gas pedal.

"Sweetheart, hold tight, don’t let go."

"Mm."

"Are you cold?"

Pulling the hood of her raincoat again, Chen Ningxi said, "Wasn’t cold earlier because I was reinforcing it. I’m a bit cold now."

"Did you wear the raincoat I prepared?"

"Wearing it."

Cheng Qiaobei said, "Check your pocket, I put two pieces of chocolate there last night. Eat one if you’re cold and need energy."

Chen Ningxi suddenly felt like laughing, but as the corner of her mouth turned up, she also felt like crying. She sniffed and said,

"Alright. I’ll eat it once we hang up. I’m holding the phone with one hand and can’t move the other."

"How much battery do you have left?"

Chen Ningxi glanced, "Three bars left."

Cheng Qiaobei knew those three bars wouldn’t last long.

Since it wouldn’t last long, they’d talk until it ran out.

"Have they started the rescue?" Cheng Qiaobei asked.

Initially, Chen Ningxi was terrified, but hearing Cheng Qiaobei’s voice made her feel less scared.

"They started, planning to send life vests over with a drone."

Hearing about the life vests brought Cheng Qiaobei some relief, "How many of you are there on the tower?"

Chen Ningxi said, "Five."

"Five people..." Cheng Qiaobei muttered to himself, "Five people, including you, honey, you really are brave."

Chen Ningxi didn’t want to explain too much. The situation was sudden, leaving no time to weigh the consequences, but everyone present knew the tower’s importance. Thus, when she decided to reinforce it, no one objected.

"I see the drone coming toward us." Chen Ningxi focused on that distant light.

After the drone took off, due to the fierce wind and rain, plus poor visibility at night, it made several attempts yet couldn’t approach the tower and nearly crashed into it.

"The drone can’t get here," Chen Ningxi spoke into the phone.

Cheng Qiaobei reassured her, "Don’t worry, they’ll find a way."

Suddenly, the tower swayed again, causing Chen Ningxi’s heart to leap into her throat, "Uh..."

Detecting her fear, Cheng Qiaobei asked, "Ning Xi?"

The tower stabilized again after the shake, and Chen Ningxi swallowed hard, saying, "It’s okay, it’s okay."

Yeah right, big deal!

Cheng Qiaobei tightened his grip on the steering wheel and his heart raced, "Honey, can the rescue boat reach you?"

Chen Ningxi said, "No, the river is too fast, and the riverbed is uneven with rocks. The boat would capsize if it hit those."

Cheng Qiaobei’s plan was dismissed.

Chen Ningxi said, "They’re preparing to..."

A beep sounded, and the call ended.

Cheng Qiaobei knew she’d run out of battery.

He’d never worried about anyone’s life and death before or felt how painful loss could be, but just now, when the call cut off, he felt like he’d been pierced through, with a pain so intense it robbed him of breath.