Fated Love With the Billionaire
Chapter 274: Shall We Talk About Late Night Topics?

Chapter 274: Chapter 274: Shall We Talk About Late Night Topics?

The screen lit up, revealing Chen Ningxi’s slightly flushed cheeks, making her skin look paler and more translucent; particularly when she was wearing home clothes instead of professional attire, her pure beauty and tranquility, characteristic of Eastern women, were quite pleasing to the eye.

"Finished with work?" Chen Ningxi pointed her phone camera at the dining table. "Liang Lei and I are having hot pot at home."

Seeing Liang Lei, he greeted her, and Liang Lei also turned her phone around so the four of them could chat remotely.

Lin Hanrui had just secured a large industrial museum design project for a major enterprise and was waiting by the roadside for a rideshare to take him back to the hotel.

Seeing Cheng Qiaobei on the phone, he said, "Old Cheng, Huayue City is developing quite well now, why not open a chain hotel for Jade Jiali here?"

He thought it was a joke, but Cheng Qiaobei said, "Huayue is a third-tier city, right?"

Lin Hanrui replied, "They say it’s third-tier, but from what I see, its development momentum is no different from a second-tier city. The city’s population and economy aren’t inferior to second-tier ones. Are you really planning to open a chain hotel in Huayue? If you want to open a chain design, come to me, I’ll give you a discount."

Liang Lei said, "You really know how to seize an opportunity."

Lin Hanrui looked over at Liang Lei, his face breaking into a big smile, "Leizi, today your brother secured another big deal."

Seeing his eager-to-be-praised expression, Liang Lei said, "Mr. Lin, your image in my mind has become even more imposing. But let’s not push too hard, what if you tire yourself out?"

Lin Hanrui raised an eyebrow, "Don’t worry, with my build, I can run ten floors in one breath without a problem."

Chen Ningxi noticed Cheng Qiaobei working on the computer and asked, "Busy again?"

"Nope," Cheng Qiaobei glanced back and smiled at the people on the screen, "Just checking some information."

Chen Ningxi asked, "I remember you said before, is tomorrow the official shooting?"

Cheng Qiaobei said, "Yes, the hotel rooms are already fully booked, and the nearby homestays are full too. All the fans are here to see the celebrities, so it’ll probably be busy tomorrow."

Considering the large number of fans, Chen Ningxi reminded him, "With so many people gathering, be sure to pay attention to the on-site safety."

Cheng Qiaobei laughed, "Honey, I just had a meeting with the security department, and your reminder was almost the same as what I said."

Chen Ningxi rested her chin on her hand, "Looks like we really are comrades in sync."

It was then that Wei Lai’s call came through.

"Honey, got a call, let’s chat later."

Chen Ningxi blew a kiss to the people in the video, "Muah."

When she put down the phone and looked up, she saw Liang Lei opposite her and Lin Hanrui in the video both staring at her. Liang Lei said, "How come you and Mr. Cheng are still as sweet as when you were dating? If I want to kiss Lin Hanrui now, he would reject me. Don’t believe me, watch,"

Liang Lei puckered her lips at the video, "Lin Hanrui, mwah~"

The next second, they heard Lin Hanrui’s voice from the video, "Ugh... We’re all adults, let’s respect each other a bit."

"See that? That’s just typical," Liang Lei said to Lin Hanrui, "Alright, nothing more, hanging up now."

"Wait," Lin Hanrui hurriedly stopped her, and Liang Lei said, "What is it?"

Lin Hanrui mimicked her and puckered his lips, "Wifey, mwah~"

Liang Lei covered her mouth, "Ugh..."

"Leizi, was that necessary?"

The next second, Liang Lei got up and ran off. Chen Ningxi hurriedly followed her to the bathroom, patting her back as she bent over retching, then straightened up, eyes reddened from puking. She swallowed and said,

"This is my first time having morning sickness."

Chen Ningxi handed her a tissue, "Wipe up, I’ll get you some water."

In the video, Lin Hanrui was shouting, "Leizi, Leizi, what happened to you?"

As she passed by the phone, Chen Ningxi told the person inside, "It’s all your fault, you made her throw up."

Lin Hanrui: "..."

Suppressing her laughter, Chen Ningxi handed a glass of water to Liang Lei, who sat down and looked at the screen, "Right, it’s your fault, you made me throw up."

Lin Hanrui looked out the car window and said, "I’m almost at the hotel, hanging up for now."

Chen Ningxi let Liang Lei rest and cleaned up the dining table.

"No worries, let’s clean up together, two people working is faster."

Before going to bed, Chen Ningxi poured a cup of hot water and placed it on Liang Lei’s nightstand, "If you get thirsty at night, the water’s right here."

Liang Lei lay on her side on the bed, "Ning Xi, chat with me for a while?"

Chen Ningxi came back, sat on the edge of the bed, "What do you want to talk about?"

Liang Lei said, "I just sent a WeChat message to Lin Hanrui about decorating the wedding home, holding the wedding, the dowry, and bride price stuff. My parents thought since he’s still in the initial stages of his career, my family should cover these; the bride price is just symbolic, and I’ll return the dowry and bride price too."

Chen Ningxi observed her somewhat serious expression, "I bet Lin Hanrui didn’t agree, right?"

Liang Lei nodded, "Your Mr. Cheng can predict things accurately."

Chen Ningxi said, "Since Lin Hanrui has made his stance clear, you should respect his thoughts too. The wedding matters should be discussed between both families."

Liang Lei said, "I thought about him working too hard, he thought about me not getting wronged. This man is becoming more reliable by the day."

Chen Ningxi said, "In a good marriage, part of it involves achieving and accommodating each other. With more consideration for the other party, the happiness factor increases. Now you two are adding positive points to each other, and you’ll be happy in the future."

Liang Lei said, "Ning Xi, having a friend like you is the proudest thing in my life."

Chen Ningxi teased, "Confessing your love at night, hoping I get so excited I can’t sleep?"

Liang Lei laughed, her eyes filled with maternal gentleness. Indeed, people grow and change through their experiences.

"I really mean it, though. Who can find a friend to confide in without reservations nowadays?

Many people want to confide, but when they open their phone, they don’t have anyone to call. There’s no confidante on WeChat either.

Sharing bad things with family might worry them, sharing good things with friends may not always receive genuine joy, and how many truly commiserate when misfortunes are shared? Some even laugh at you once the call ends.

Of the many people around me, how many have precious friendships like the one between me and you? I truly feel very proud in my heart."

Chen Ningxi said, "Though it feels cheesy, I’ll accept your pride."

Liang Lei tickled Chen Ningxi’s waist, "Calling me cheesy, huh, let’s see if you can’t handle it."

Chen Ningxi giggled, holding down her hand, "Not cheesy, not cheesy, I’m touched. Is that good?"

Liang Lei released her hand, "Alright, go to bed then, you have work tomorrow."

Chen Ningxi turned off the bedroom light and said to the person on the bed, "Goodnight, proud friendship."

Liang Lei chuckled under the covers, "Goodnight, happiness scoring points."

This pair of friends would likely be the most spirited duo among elderly best friends when they grew old.

Chen Ningxi returned to her bedroom, had just laid down when she received a WeChat message from Cheng Qiaobei.

north: Are you asleep?

Chen Ningxi: Not yet.

north: Beautiful lady, want to chat deep into the night? It’s fifty dollars a session.

Chen Ningxi: Not chatting.

Chen Ningxi: Mostly because I am reluctant to spend money.

north: For your beauty, it’s free.

Chen Ningxi: I have a husband.

Cheng Qiaobei laughed, typed: Having a husband makes the chat even more thrilling.

Chen Ningxi: With all your experience, how many have you chatted with?

Cheng Qiaobei: "..."