Fated Love With the Billionaire
Chapter 251: Asking You About Something

Chapter 251: Chapter 251: Asking You About Something

Chen Ningxi lay in bed, it was already past ten in the evening, and only when she took her charging phone from the nightstand did she see Cheng Qiaobei’s WeChat message.

She replied, "Just finished watching TV with my parents, just seeing my phone now. Are you done with work?"

Hearing the notification tone, Cheng Qiaobei opened WeChat.

north, "I’m coming back on Saturday."

Chen Ningxi was delighted, "Saturday’s flight?"

north, "Yeah, I’ll be home by Sunday afternoon."

There were still three days left. Something to look forward to.

Chen Ningxi asked, "Did Xu Gao’s issue get resolved?"

north, "Kind of resolved. The person is currently under the local prosecutor’s protection, waiting for the trial."

Chen Ningxi asked, "Is the local prosecutor trustworthy?"

Cheng Qiaobei had pondered the same concern, but with information about Prosecutor Federico acquired online and through Gao Heng, knowing his family had suffered at the hands of the Justice Association, made him trust and rely on him.

north, "Safe."

Although Chen Ningxi had never met the prosecutor, she trusted Cheng Qiaobei’s judgment.

Chen Ningxi said, "My mom just asked when you’re coming back. I told her I didn’t know. You really don’t let people stop thinking about you."

Cheng Qiaobei checked the time, it should be past ten in Danjiang now.

north, "Staying there tonight?"

Chen Ningxi, "Yeah."

This wasn’t his first business trip, but it was the first time Chen Ningxi stayed at her parents’.

north, "Why suddenly stay over?"

Chen Ningxi sent back the words she told Ye Yujun, "Staying home alone is boring, much better at my parents’, no worries about food and clothes."

The reason made sense, and Cheng Qiaobei didn’t think much about it.

In the following days, Pan Cheng noticed that Chen Ningxi’s parking spot remained empty as he never saw her during his work commute. It seemed she was deliberately avoiding him.

Knowing that Cheng Qiaobei was on a business trip, Pan Cheng intentionally orchestrated an elevator encounter, but clearly, Chen Ningxi wasn’t buying it.

Driving past the security booth at the community entrance, he parked on the side of the road, took two packs of cigarettes from the trunk, and walked straight in.

At this time, there was only one security guard present. Pan Cheng greeted him with a smile.

"Hello, brother. I am the owner from Building 22. I need to ask you something."

The security guard recognized the car, though the owner looked unfamiliar, indicating he had just moved in.

"What’s up?"

Pan Cheng said, "I want to buy the parking spot for 39E. I haven’t seen the lady owner these days. Have you seen her?"

Certain car spaces and owners stuck in the guards’ minds. Upon hearing 39E, he immediately said, "I haven’t seen her either. She hasn’t been back for days."

Pan Cheng raised an eyebrow, smiling, "How do you know she hasn’t been back?"

The guard replied, "The day before yesterday, the parcel locker was full. She has a package temporarily placed here, and it’s been three days, but she hasn’t picked it up yet."

Pan Cheng understood and amicably said, "Brother, I have a favor to ask. If you see the owner of 39E return, contact me immediately."

"This isn’t allowed," the guard began to refuse, but Pan Cheng placed the two packs of cigarettes in his arms. The guard repeatedly declined, "This won’t do, this won’t do."

Pan Cheng pressed on the guard’s shoulder with a smile, "Buddy, I really want that spot. Just let me know when she returns. I guarantee you won’t face any trouble. I’m not short of money or matters."

The guard glanced at the cigarettes, worth half a month’s salary, then at the luxury car on the monitor. He couldn’t afford to offend this person, especially when just negotiating for a parking space wouldn’t harm the owner. He nodded, "Okay, I’ll contact you if I see her return."

"Great, I’ll leave you my number."

Pan Cheng left the guard booth, honked as he got in the car, and drove off.

...

Danjiang Power Company.

Chen Ningxi was concerned about Liang Lei and Lin Hanrui’s issue and called Liang Lei as soon as she arrived at work.

"At work?"

Liang Lei replied nonchalantly, "Yeah, what’s up?"

Chen Ningxi asked, "Can you speak freely?"

At that moment, she was the only one in the office.

Liang Lei replied, "Yes."

Chen Ningxi asked, "Did you contact Lin Hanrui last night?"

Liang Lei replied, "No, he had a worker injured on site. I guess he was at the hospital last night, so I didn’t want to add to his troubles." Today, Liang Lei seemed significantly calmer.

"You two should find time to talk soon. I believe Lin Hanrui isn’t someone who avoids responsibilities."

Liang Lei said, "I don’t want it, talking to him or not, doesn’t change that."

Chen Ningxi asked, "Are you sure?"

Liang Lei was silent for a few seconds, "Yeah, I’ve thought it over all night."

Chen Ningxi felt a sense of powerlessness since it was Liang Lei’s personal matter. She couldn’t interfere or decide for her.

"Have you told your family?"

Liang Lei said, "I won’t tell them."

Chen Ningxi said, "Alright, before you go to the hospital, get in touch with Lin Hanrui. Talk again. Even if you don’t want it, he has the right to know since it takes both to have a child. Besides, a family member’s signature is needed."

Liang Lei said, "Okay."

After the call, worried that Liang Lei wouldn’t contact Lin Hanrui, Chen Ningxi dialed his number.

The line rang for a while before Lin Hanrui answered.

"Hello?"

His voice was hoarse, as if he hadn’t slept all night.

Chen Ningxi asked, "Lin Hanrui, where are you now?"

Lin Hanrui adjusted the seatback and sat up, "At the hospital."

"Why are you at the hospital?"

"A worker got injured. His head was cut, and his arm was fractured. As the boss, I had to sign the paperwork for hospitalization. It was late, so I slept in the car."

Hearing this, Chen Ningxi knew Lin Hanrui’s situation was indeed difficult, but she still needed to say what had to be said.

"Do you need something?"

Chen Ningxi said, "I have something important, about Liang Lei."

"Liang Lei?" Lin Hanrui rubbed his messy hair, "What about her? She called me last night."

Chen Ningxi said, "I shouldn’t be the one telling you this, but as a friend of Liang Lei, I can’t stand by. Do you know she’s pregnant?"

"..." Lin Hanrui suddenly recalled Liang Lei’s unusual behavior these past days, bringing up the topic of children multiple times.

There was silence on the line for a while until Chen Ningxi called out, "Lin Hanrui, are you listening?"

"Uh, yes, I am." Lin Hanrui hurriedly replied.

Chen Ningxi asked, "Do you want this child?"

In his heart, Lin Hanrui wanted to, but he remembered Liang Lei’s firm stance on being childfree.

"What’s your stance?" Chen Ningxi pressed, his silence seemingly signaling a lack of desire. Only Liang Lei would bear the consequences in the end.

Lin Hanrui stammered, "Does my opinion matter?"

"Of course, it matters! If you don’t express your feelings, Liang Lei will shoulder this alone. Whether you want it or not, you need to talk to her. At the very least, take responsibility for her health, right?... Saying nothing, does that mean you don’t want it? How could you be so heartless? That’s your child, related by blood."

Finally fed up, Lin Hanrui responded, "Even if I want it, Liang Lei also needs to want to give birth. She said she wanted to be childfree. What am I supposed to do? Force her to have it?"

Chen Ningxi realized he wasn’t just saying it casually, "Do you really want it?"

Lin Hanrui replied gloomily, "Yeah."

Chen Ningxi said, "If you want it, then you’d better go to Liang Lei and speak your mind."