Fated Love With the Billionaire
Chapter 41 Together

Chapter 41: Chapter 41 Together

Cheng Qiaobei didn’t wait for Chen Ningxi to speak, he admitted first.

"When I first met Ning Xi, we didn’t get along. The hotel’s expansion approval kept getting rejected, even after changing the plans several times, still no success. I thought she was deliberately causing trouble to gain some benefit, and she thought I was a profit-driven opportunist and a crafty merchant."

Ye Yujun looked at Chen Ningxi.

Chen Ningxi, "That’s how it was, he even tried to bribe me at the time, so my first impression of him was pretty bad."

Ye Yujun, "Bad?"

Then how did you end up together?

Cheng Qiaobei quickly chimed in, "I knew you’d bring this up, not giving me any face at all. Sigh... Aunt, I was just pushed to the limit. The hotel was in a rush to open, but the approvals were delayed, so I had to think of some unconventional means. I admit, my mindset was shallow at the time, and I misunderstood Ning Xi."

Ye Yujun assured on Chen Ningxi’s principles, "Ning Xi would never use her position for personal gain or make things difficult at work. If the submitted projects had no issues, she wouldn’t reject them without reason, I am very confident in her."

Cheng Qiaobei agreed, "Yes, through my interactions with Ning Xi, I realized I was narrow-minded. She is earnest in her work and sincere with people, and the more I got to know her, the more I admired her."

When speaking of this, Cheng Qiaobei slowly turned to look at Chen Ningxi, eyes filled with love.

Ugh, how cheesy.

If Chen Ningxi weren’t holding a bowl and chopsticks, she might have been rubbing her arms.

Having said this much, mom should believe it, right? But observing her expression, it seems not all doubts are dispelled.

"Mom," Chen Ningxi pretended to be angry, "Are you here to cook today, or to interrogate? It’s hard for me to get a break and I wanted to sleep in. He worked overtime and you caught him for a meal, yet the meal hasn’t been eaten much, and you’ve been questioning us for so long."

Cheng Qiaobei was evidently more patient than Chen Ningxi, smiled warmly, and said, "Aunt is concerned about you, which is understandable. No worries, if you have any questions, just ask, I love talking to you more."

Chen Ningxi gave him a forced smile, "You’re really something."

Cheng Qiaobei remained calm, not panicking in the situation.

Ye Yujun said, "Cheng, don’t blame me for nagging. As you said, there isn’t a parent in the world who isn’t worried about their children."

"..." Is that so?

The light in Cheng Qiaobei’s eyes dimmed a bit, but it immediately returned when he met her gaze, he explained,

"Ning Xi and I have indeed just gotten together not long ago, but our decision was well thought out.

Rest assured, we both take each other seriously and value one another deeply.

As for why I haven’t come to visit, I mentioned it to her a few days ago, but Ning Xi said I have to be tested for a while before she formally introduces me to you. If it weren’t for Aunt’s video call, I’d still be in the probation period."

Cheng Qiaobei chuckled stealthily, and Chen Ningxi deliberately acted like she couldn’t stand his gloating, teasing, "You’re still in the probation period now, underperform, and you’ll be dismissed anytime."

Cheng Qiaobei had no choice but to coax, "Rest assured, leader, I will do my utmost and do my best to complete the tests assigned by my superior."

Chen Ningxi glanced at him with a smile, "Hurry and eat, you’re so talkative."

Ye Yujun observed the two of them bantering like a young couple in love and didn’t continue to question any further.

"Cheng, hurry and eat, the dishes are getting cold."

"Alright, Aunt," Cheng Qiaobei served Ye Yujun a bowl of soup, placing it beside her, "Aunt, you should eat too."

The two of them managed to muddle through under Ye Yujun’s Eyes of Golden Flame, but Chen Ningxi thought their cooperation was thrilling enough, only Cheng Qiaobei knew that his words had been sincere.

Having worked in the hotel industry for years, no kitchen chores could stump him, Cheng Qiaobei not only helped clean up the dishes but also took on the task of washing them.

Watching the tall man wear a light pink floral apron standing at the sink bustling around, Ye Yujun looked at Chen Ningxi with difficulty and whispered,

"It’s his first time at our home, how can we let him wash the dishes?"

Chen Ningxi, sitting on the sofa, looked back at the kitchen, "It’s not his first time, didn’t you watch him wash fruits last time?"

Ye Yujun, anxious, patted her on the back of her hand, "That’s different, I’m here today."

Chen Ningxi plucked a grape, "It’s fine, Mom, eat some grapes, quickly, they’re sweet."

"Eat, eat, all you know is to eat," Ye Yujun couldn’t sit still, just about to get up when Chen Ningxi held her back, "No need, he said no need already, just sit back and relax."

After cleaning up, Cheng Qiaobei came out of the kitchen, stayed to chat in the living room for a bit, then said, "Aunt, I have some matters at the hotel, I can’t stay with you any longer. Next time, next time let’s pick a day off, I’ll treat you and Uncle to a meal."

Ye Yujun felt sorry, "Cheng, sorry for taking up your time."

"Not at all, Aunt, don’t think too much, there’s just something that came up at the hotel, otherwise I would be free on weekends." Cheng Qiaobei remained courteous and polite, "Ning Xi, I’m leaving."

The mother and daughter saw Cheng Qiaobei to the door, and Chen Ningxi hurriedly put on her coat too, "Mom, I’ll walk him out."

Chen Ningxi followed quickly at Cheng Qiaobei’s pace to the elevator, taking advantage of pressing the elevator button, she whispered,

"My mother is definitely peeping at us from the door mirror."

Cheng Qiaobei didn’t turn his head, he stared ahead, "Aunt’s recon ability is really strong."

Chen Ningxi twisted his arm, the latter winced as his shoulder jerked, "Ow... You really put force into it."

With a ding, the elevator door opened.

Chen Ningxi pushed him in, at the moment the elevator doors closed, she clasped her hands together towards Cheng Qiaobei as if in prayer, "Great grace speaks no thanks, wish you longevity and a peaceful life of a good person."

"..."

Cheng Qiaobei’s mouth twitched slightly, it was hard to describe his feelings now, did she really think it was all an act?

Chen Ningxi didn’t receive a response from Cheng Qiaobei, looked up to find his clear, unclouded eyes watching her, which instead made Cheng Qiaobei put away his genuine feelings.

Truly unrequited love on one side, detached water on the other.

Cheng Qiaobei slightly smiled, "How will you thank me?"

Chen Ningxi said, "Order whatever you like in Danjiang."

Cheng Qiaobei gazed down at her, chuckling with shoulders slightly quivering, "Chen Ningxi, Chen Ningxi, you’re something."

The elevator reached the ground floor, and Cheng Qiaobei strode out swiftly, Chen Ningxi matched his pace, trailing after him, "What do you mean? What do you want?"

Cheng Qiaobei saw snow fluttering outside the door, he stopped and said, "It’s snowing, don’t come out."

"Let it snow, I’m not cold."

Cheng Qiaobei sighed, couldn’t stop her as she had already pushed the door open, walking out as she spoke, "How is it snowing? The weather forecast didn’t say it would snow in the afternoon, only mentioned snow at night, really inaccurate.

If I had known, I wouldn’t have let you come. There’s still some road repair on the route back to Zhoushan, how about taking a detour via Qu Chuan,"

As she spoke, she noticed he hadn’t caught up, she turned around to see Cheng Qiaobei standing not far away, watching her amidst the thick snow.

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