Fated Love With the Billionaire
Chapter 292: Two Portions of Love

Chapter 292: Chapter 292: Two Portions of Love

Cheng Qiaobei opened the tea canister and said, "Dad, try this tea. It’s from my friend’s tea plantation, and he sent me two tins to try."

The following words conveyed two meanings: first, that the tea was not expensive, and second, that it was a gesture from his friend.

Chen Weichuan inhaled the tea’s aroma, "The quality is quite good."

Cheng Qiaobei laughed, "My friend’s family has been growing tea for generations, but he didn’t want to continue the family business. After graduating from college, he collaborated with others to start a business but ended up losing everything, so he had no choice but to return home and inherit the tea plantation."

Chen Weichuan remarked, "Partnerships in business are tough, but fortunately, your friend’s family had a fallback for him."

"Yes, I advised him the same back then." Cheng Qiaobei voluntarily handed over a cigarette and helped Chen Weichuan light it.

Chen Weichuan flicked off the ash and looked at Cheng Qiaobei with kindly eyes, saying warmly, "You specifically came to see me. It’s not just to bring tea, right? Is it because of what happened a few days ago?"

"Yeah." Cheng Qiaobei had an apologetic look on his face, "I heard from Mom that someone had been harassing you with phone calls."

Chen Weichuan remarked, "There were a couple of calls, but it’s no big deal. It’s all taken care of."

Cheng Qiaobei said, "The news was fake. I sent a lawyer’s letter that very day, but my issues caused unnecessary harassment for you and Mom. It was my mismanagement, and I take responsibility. I had to come and explain it to you in person. This kind of thing won’t happen again."

Chen Weichuan smiled dismissively, "We’re a family; you don’t need to be so cautious. Everyone encounters problems; the key is to find a way to resolve them and handle the aftermath properly. Regarding the false rumors, since they’re baseless, you need to have a clear stance and also make the resolution public to those people. Regarding the public, you’re the victim. For those who still want to play tricks behind your back, this is a warning."

Cheng Qiaobei nodded, "I understand, Dad."

Chen Weichuan asked, "How are things with Ning Xi?"

Cheng Qiaobei replied, "Our relationship is great, very stable."

Chen Weichuan said, "My daughter is a bit like me, a workaholic when busy and not attentive enough to family matters. If you have any concerns, just tell me, and I’ll have a word with her."

Cheng Qiaobei laughed, "Dad, Ning Xi is really good to me, and her work doesn’t affect the family."

Chen Weichuan had noticed how he treated his daughter.

He said, "As long as you live harmoniously and peacefully, your mom and I are happy."

Cheng Qiaobei agreed, "Don’t worry, we’re getting along just fine."

Chen Weichuan asked, "When are you planning to have kids?"

"!" Cheng Qiaobei didn’t expect the subject to come up so suddenly, leaving him momentarily stunned. He quickly responded, "I’ve been really busy with work lately, so it might need to wait a bit."

He didn’t want to put the pressure of childbirth on Chen Ningxi, so he took responsibility himself.

Chen Weichuan paused, understanding, "Men should prioritize their careers. Fine, you two can plan and arrange things yourselves. In two or three years, I’ll be retiring, and by then, your mom and I can help take care of the kids."

Imagining another little one in his life brought an unconscious smile to Cheng Qiaobei’s face.

After finishing a pot of tea, Chen Weichuan had work to do, so Cheng Qiaobei took his leave.

Chen Ningxi returned after delivering dinner to the hospital. As she entered, she heard noises from the kitchen. Changing into her slippers, she walked over, asking, "What’s going on? Wow, the food looks good, and I’m quite happy with tonight’s snack."

Cheng Qiaobei was wearing an apron, cleaning crayfish. He turned and planted a kiss on her face, "I happened to pass by the seafood market and saw these large crayfish, the biggest there. Guess what I was thinking at that moment?"

Chen Ningxi played along and asked, "What were you thinking?"

Cheng Qiaobei laughed, "I thought...my wife hasn’t had these in a while, so I must buy them and cook them for her."

Chen Ningxi suppressed a laugh, "So what’s the main point you’re trying to make?"

"Isn’t it obvious?" Cheng Qiaobei looked at her, "Full of love."

Chen Ningxi laughed, "Can your love come in spicy and garlic flavors?"

Cheng Qiaobei picked up a crayfish and quickly scrubbed it, "That’s a given, no problem."

"Chairman Cheng, you’re amazing, able to cook any dish." Chen Ningxi stood beside him, recalling how they met. She said, "I remember when we first met. You tricked me into thinking you couldn’t cook crab. When I brought pots, pans, and seasonings to your house, didn’t you ever think it would come back to bite you?"

Cheng Qiaobei chuckled, "Back then, you looked at me like I was a thief. I didn’t dare think so far ahead; just getting you over to my place was a huge blessing."

Chen Ningxi said, "What if I had said I didn’t know how either?"

"No problem," Cheng Qiaobei poured out the dirty water after cleaning the crayfish, rinsing them again, "I’d cook for you."

Chen Ningxi pouted and shook her head, "I definitely wouldn’t have come. We’d just met and had a working relationship; I had to keep my distance."

Cheng Qiaobei kept busy with his hands, "If you didn’t come, I’d just find another reason to invite you."

Chen Ningxi said, "You mean I had to come to your house somehow to help you choose the transformer location?"

"..." Cheng Qiaobei raised an eyebrow, "Sorry, honey, I was wrong, my bad."

Chen Ningxi pushed his face away, but she couldn’t escape Cheng Qiaobei’s persistence. He kissed her before she continued with the crayfish.

She said, "At least your attitude when admitting fault is good. But on the flip side, it shows I was pretty accurate in judging character back then."

Her words piqued Cheng Qiaobei’s curiosity, "How did you see me back then?"

Chen Ningxi thought for a bit, "What could I think, I just felt you had a lot on your mind. As my grandma would say, your mind was like a honeycomb."

"Not just that." Cheng Qiaobei reminded her, smiling meaningfully.

Chen Ningxi said, "Bold, you even dared to bribe me."

"No, no," Cheng Qiaobei shook his head, "Think again."

Chen Ningxi said, "Nothing else."

Cheng Qiaobei said, "You thought I was handsome, didn’t you? With such a persuasive face, when you saw me, you must have thought, ’This guy’s really handsome, wish he were my husband.’"

Chen Ningxi directly pushed him away, "Do you even have any shame? Who thinks about that the first time they meet? I’m going to change into my pajamas."

As she left the kitchen, Cheng Qiaobei started chopping vegetables, saying as he chopped, "Well, I was thinking it."

After taking a few steps, Chen Ningxi didn’t hear clearly, "What did you say?"

Cheng Qiaobei shouted toward the door, "Nothing, just that with two servings of love in one night, I’m afraid it’s too much for me."

For some reason, it sounded awkward.

After their whirlwind dinner, they went for a walk in a nearby park while taking out the trash.

Cheng Qiaobei brought up his visit to deliver tea to Chen Weichuan earlier that day.