Fated Love With the Billionaire
Chapter 288: Giving You Face

Chapter 288: Chapter 288: Giving You Face

The next morning,

Cheng Qiaobei carried a thermal lunch box to the hospital with Chen Ningxi. They arrived early when the elevator wasn’t crowded yet.

As they entered, they saw Ye Yujun wiping Zhou Fangli’s face.

"You guys are up really early," Chen Ningxi asked Zhou Fangli. "Is Grandma feeling any better?"

Zhou Fangli said, "She’s a bit better than yesterday."

Cheng Qiaobei placed the thermal lunch box on the table and said, "She looks a bit better today."

Ye Yujun dipped the towel in a basin of water, wrung it out, and began to help her wash her hands. After finishing washing up, Cheng Qiaobei went to get the basin.

Ye Yujun said, "Let me do it."

"It’s okay, I’ll take care of it."

Cheng Qiaobei carried the basin to the restroom and returned to help raise the hospital bed.

The millet porridge was simmered to a golden, soft, sticky texture, exuding a unique rice fragrance. Zhou Fangli liked leek and egg stuffed pancakes; Chen Ningxi had gotten up early to make them. The refreshing side dishes came from Cheng Qiaobei’s culinary skills, and the elderly woman frequently praised them as she ate.

During the day, Zhou Fangli’s aunt and uncle came to help watch over her, so Ye Yujun could go home to rest. After dropping off Chen Ningxi at her workplace, she took a direct ride to the city for a meeting.

Cheng Qiaobei drove Ye Yujun home, chatting about the TV crew’s time filming in Zhoushan on the way back.

Actually, he hadn’t interacted much with the crew, let alone any celebrities, but the commotion caused by Xia Zhiqing was big enough that it was unrealistic to think Ye Yujun hadn’t heard about it.

Cheng Qiaobei brought up the news about the two people, also trying to provide an explanation.

"Mom, I’m not sure if you saw the recent news about me."

Ye Yujun hadn’t expected him to bring it up, "I’ve heard some things. Ning Xi also told me, but those entertainment news stories are fake. Mom trusts you; you’re not that kind of person."

Chen Ningxi had explained that she believed him as his wife, but Cheng Qiaobei needed to provide a clear answer to the elders as a form of accountability and respect.

Cheng Qiaobei said, "Mom, that female celebrity did come to see me, but all we discussed was business. As for the video that someone secretly filmed, it was definitely linked to her agency. I know her boss and made it clear; on the day of the trending news, he had someone take it down, and I contacted those well-known bloggers to delete the posts about me. Actually, right after it went viral, I contacted my legal team to start gathering evidence. Honestly, when they receive the lawyer’s letter, no one dared to come forward, so all those things were fake, trying to use me for hype. Please, don’t take it seriously, you and Dad."

Ye Yujun said, "I’m not an old fool; the entertainment industry is just entertainment. You watch it, and it passes. Anyone who takes it seriously is really confused. Live your own life well, guard your family; that’s what’s real."

It was a reminder to him not to get lost in a world of opulence and to live his own life well.

Chen Ningxi’s current vision and character were evidently also a result of Ye Yujun’s teachings.

Cheng Qiaobei said, "Mom, I understand what you mean, rest assured, I won’t act recklessly."

Ye Yujun said, "Hearing you say that, I get it. On the day the news broke, someone called me and your father-in-law’s phones; I’m not sure how they got the numbers. I dismissed them, and your dad answered two calls. It’s hard to say anything else, in case those with ulterior motives record and upload it online, it would be bad for both him and you. He can’t let his secretary handle it; these are our family matters, something we need to internally resolve."

"Is there really such a thing?" Cheng Qiaobei felt embarrassed, but he was already growing angry inside. He said, "I’m sorry for troubling you and Dad because of my issues."

Ye Yujun said, "Cheng, I’ve always thought you’re smart, even though you’ve got some scheming, you have good character. Back when I entrusted Ning Xi to you, I saw your character. A person with poor character, no matter how wealthy or powerful, is not someone worth entrusting a lifetime to.

As for the intrigues and temptations you encounter in society, your father and I can roughly guess; the business world is like a battlefield. Some do business by conscience, others by tricks; as long as they can make money, they’ll use any shady means.

Your dad and I aren’t muddle-headed; we can tell right from wrong, but we aren’t made of clay. If anyone bullies our family, they won’t succeed. His current position is special, so he can’t say too much, but if he were in a different role, you’d see how your father-in-law stands up for you."

Cheng Qiaobei felt a surge of warmth; even his biological parents never comforted him like this, even going so far as to stand by him. Realizing the care from parents felt incredibly blissful.

"Mom, send me the numbers that harassed you."

Ye Yujun advised, "Let it go; we’re not afraid of them. These people just want to run their mouths or pry some information from us. Since we know their purposes, we just ignore them. The more you engage with people like them, the more important they think they are, hopping around stubbornly."

Cheng Qiaobei could endure anything, but his family was his bottom line.

"Mom, there are some things I haven’t told Ning Xi, but I won’t hide them from you," Cheng Qiaobei said seriously, "This time, the issue initially stemmed from the celebrity’s agency, but later, the one muddying the waters was someone from my own company, and they hold a somewhat special position."

Ye Yujun furrowed her brows and turned to face him, "Someone from your company? An insider?"

Cheng Qiaobei nodded, "Yes."

Ye Yujun asked, "Have you figured out who it is?"

Cheng Qiaobei said, "Pretty sure."

Ye Yujun, puzzled, asked, "You’re from the same company, so if you get into trouble, it affects the company too."

Cheng Qiaobei said, "Even an outsider like you can see something he didn’t. He only wanted to throw me into this news and kick me out of the group, without thinking that the company can’t do without me now."

Ye Yujun asked, "What are you going to do about it?"

Cheng Qiaobei hesitated, "I don’t usually push people to a dead end, but he’s now implicated you and my dad; this company can only keep one of us."

Ye Yujun savored Cheng Qiaobei’s words, indicating that the person was either a senior figure or a relative.

"Before making your decision, consider the consequences."

Cheng Qiaobei said, "I understand, Mom."

After dropping Ye Yujun downstairs, Cheng Qiaobei turned his car toward the Jade Jiali headquarters.

He had been too merciful to that person, and now it seemed like he had given him too much face, letting him take advantage and treat him like a pushover.

Cheng Qiaobei parked in his spot; five spaces over was Sun Dongchen’s.

Walking into the building, the security guard greeted Cheng Qiaobei when he saw him. He gave a cool glance and said, "Anyone who reports to Sun Dongchen can immediately go to HR to handle their resignation."

"!" The security guard was momentarily stunned, pulling his hand out of his pocket slowly.

Cheng Qiaobei pressed the elevator button for Sun Dongchen’s floor.

At that moment, Sun Dongchen was in his office brewing coffee. Cheng Xiangheng was very fond of freshly ground coffee, so he had been experimenting. However, each time, the coffee tasted slightly off.

Cheng Qiaobei walked out of the elevator with a face so dark it was terrifying, his aura intimidating employees who saw him, causing them to avoid him.

Sun Dongchen had just pressed the coffee machine button when someone pushed the door open. He turned around, eyebrows knitted, ready to angrily ask who was being so rude, only to see Cheng Qiaobei come in.

Sun Dongchen laughed and called out, "Oh... isn’t this Chairman Cheng?"

Cheng Qiaobei grabbed Sun Dongchen by the collar, his dark eyes staring into him, saying, "Am I giving you too much face?"