Fated Love With the Billionaire
Chapter 232 Scared You

Chapter 232: Chapter 232 Scared You

Chen Ningxi didn’t plan to stay in the hospital, but Cheng Qiaobei insisted on her getting a full-body check-up.

Hurriedly, he went home to grab clothes for the two of them and headed to the hospital.

Considering it was too late, Cheng Qiaobei didn’t inform Ye Yujun about Chen Ningxi’s hospital admission but contacted Chen Weichuan.

The phone rang for a long time without an answer; Cheng Qiaobei knew he was also on the frontline of flood rescue efforts, so he left a WeChat message for Chen Weichuan, telling him not to worry.

north: Dad, Ning Xi is fine for now and is at Danjiang People’s Hospital.

north: Dad, please also stay safe.

The hospital room was so quiet you could hear a pin drop. Chen Ningxi lay on the hospital bed with her eyes closed. She felt a bit dizzy and wasn’t sure if it was from hitting her head when falling into the water. The results of the brain CT weren’t out yet.

Cheng Qiaobei sat by the bedside, staring at her without blinking.

Chen Ningxi opened her eyes, her face pale, her lips colorless, making her appear lifeless.

"Do you still feel uncomfortable anywhere?" Cheng Qiaobei held her hand and kissed it gently.

Chen Ningxi shook her head lightly, "No more discomfort... Sorry for scaring you."

Cheng Qiaobei’s eyelashes trembled. He didn’t dare to think about what had just happened; if he hadn’t jumped in to save her immediately or missed grabbing her in the whirlpool, or if Liang Lei hadn’t thrown over the lifebuoy, or if CPR had been ineffective...

He dared not imagine any of these outcomes.

"Wife,"

"...I’m sorry."

He wanted to say something blameful but felt it was unfair to her. She was fulfilling her duty, and she had her higher mission to complete.

Not everyone has the courage to give someone else the chance to live at a life-and-death moment; she was selfless and great, and he wasn’t even qualified to blame her.

"You have nothing to apologize for, but, honey," Cheng Qiaobei pressed her hand to his forehead, "I was really scared today."

His hand was cool, long and clean, with several scratches on the back. Chen Ningxi asked, "How did you get hurt?"

Cheng Qiaobei raised his head, "The rescue rope broke, and you fell into the water. I jumped in to save you and didn’t know what scratched me."

Chen Ningxi had fainted right after falling into the water and knew nothing of what happened afterward.

"Are you stupid? The water was so strong, what if you couldn’t get back up?"

Cheng Qiaobei smiled bitterly, "Are you stupid? If I didn’t jump in, the water was so strong, and if you couldn’t get back up, what would I have done?"

"..."

"..."

They looked into each other’s eyes, emotions swirling. Having survived the ordeal made them realize how significant they were to each other.

At that time, the flood was ferocious, and jumping in to save someone was akin to gambling with one’s life.

Tears gradually clouded Chen Ningxi’s vision, blurring his handsome face. Cheng Qiaobei wiped her tears at the corners of her eyes and said in a doting tone:

"Why are you crying again out of the blue? That’s not like you. Where’s the old fearless Chen Dadan who stood on the power tower?"

Chen Ningxi broke into a smile through her tears, "Different roles now. On the power tower, I am the leader, responsible for them. With you, I am your wife, I have to..."

Before she could finish, Cheng Qiaobei interrupted her, "I want you to be safe and sound for me."

Chen Ningxi nodded, "Okay."

Cheng Qiaobei said, "We have an agreement then."

Chen Ningxi replied, "Yes."

Cheng Qiaobei said, "Don’t break your promise. Try to avoid dangerous situations as much as possible in the future."

Chen Ningxi didn’t want him to worry, "It’s work, it’s inevitable, but it won’t be a regular occurrence. These emergencies are incidental; you might only encounter them once in a lifetime. In that moment, being a party member and team leader, I had to step forward first."

Knowing she wouldn’t easily put down her responsibility for work, even if faced with the same situation again, she would place the safety of others first.

"Alright, I support your work," Cheng Qiaobei conceded, "but promise me, you will ensure your own safety first when you’re in danger."

Chen Ningxi said, "Okay."

Cheng Qiaobei took out his phone to tease her, "Let’s keep evidence. Say it again to the camera."

Chen Ningxi weakly tapped his hand, "You’re annoying."

Cheng Qiaobei covered his scratched hand and said, "I’m talking reason with you, and you’re using force on me."

Chen Ningxi glanced at his hand and asked, "Did it hurt?"

"Yeah," Cheng Qiaobei nodded heavily, "How about you kiss it to make it better?"

Chen Ningxi laughed helplessly, "It’s very late; let’s sleep."

Cheng Qiaobei checked the time. It was already past three in the morning.

He said, "I want to hold you to sleep."

She replied, "This is a hospital."

He said again, "It’s a private room."

Chen Ningxi moved to the edge of the bed, and Cheng Qiaobei lay down next to her, slipping his arm under her head and pulling her into his embrace.

Only by sleeping this way could he feel at peace.

Cheng Qiaobei held her tightly, as if afraid of losing her. Chen Ningxi closed her eyes for a moment and said, "...Qiaobei... if you hold me any tighter, I won’t be able to breathe."

He relaxed his arm, and Chen Ningxi shifted a little, finding a more comfortable position. She gently patted his back, soothing him:

"It’s all over, don’t think about it anymore."

Smelling her familiar scent, his highly strung nerves finally relaxed completely at that moment.

Cheng Qiaobei brushed aside the bangs on her forehead, kissed her again and again, and softly said:

"Wife, sleep now."

Chen Ningxi made a cat-like sound of acknowledgment from her nose, "Mm."

In this lifetime, have you ever met someone who gave you abundant love?

—I have.

The next day.

Chen Weichuan hurried to the hospital. As he pushed open the door to the room, Chen Ningxi was still asleep. Cheng Qiaobei came in with breakfast and greeted him:

"Dad, you’re here."

Looking at Chen Weichuan, he appeared exhausted, his clothes a bit disheveled. His white shirt had its sleeves rolled up and was wrinkled, his pants and shoes were wet, with mud on them.

He had just come from the rescue front line and came over directly.

Chen Weichuan said, "Did you go out for breakfast?"

"Yes, I went downstairs to get some millet porridge and side dishes for Ningxi," Cheng Qiaobei set down the breakfast, "Dad, have you eaten?"

Chen Weichuan said, "Not yet. I’ll eat at the unit later."

Cheng Qiaobei wanted to fetch him something, but Chen Weichuan stopped him, "No need, son. I just came to check on Ningxi and have to go. The provincial officials are waiting for my disaster report."

Hearing this, Cheng Qiaobei didn’t insist anymore.

Chen Weichuan showed a guilty expression, "I heard from the firefighters that Ningxi almost... At that time, the village I was in had more than 300 households waiting for rescue. People were standing on the rooftops to escape the flood, and we simply didn’t have the manpower. Also, I was far from Fengtang Village, and by the time my rescue team got there, it would’ve been too late. It’s not that I didn’t care about Ningxi, I..."

He left the rest unsaid, but Cheng Qiaobei knew he felt terrible too.

What parent wouldn’t do anything to save their child?

"Dad, Ningxi doesn’t blame you. She’s okay now," Cheng Qiaobei reassured him.

As they spoke, Chen Weichuan’s phone rang again.