Fated Love With the Billionaire
Chapter 415: I Don’t Like Him

Chapter 415: Chapter 415: I Don’t Like Him

Saturday, the wedding day.

Chen Ningxi chose a sleeveless, mid-length dress in Morandi colors, wearing a Bulgari mother-of-pearl necklace that Ding Yuan sent a few days ago. The pendant elongated her neck line and made her look dignified and elegant.

Walking up to Cheng Qiaobei, she lifted her fair lotus arm and took the electric shaver from his hand.

"Let me help you."

She slightly raised her head, with a playful smile lifting his chin. This intimate little gesture seemed too tantalizing for Cheng Qiaobei, who pinched her slender waist and said, "Is shaving my beard really helping?"

While shaving, Chen Ningxi said, "What else do you think it is?"

Cheng Qiaobei bent down to seek her lips but Chen Ningxi turned her head to avoid it, saying, "I just put on my lipstick, don’t mess with it."

"Who’s messing with you?" He turned her face back and stubbornly kissed her.

His lips got smeared with her lipstick. Chen Ningxi raised her hand to wipe it off with her fingertip, and Cheng Qiaobei’s eyes grew increasingly intense.

She lifted her eyelids and burst into laughter, thinking Cheng Qiaobei’s gaze was nearly devouring her.

Chen Ningxi continued helping him shave and said, "Today will be bustling, all my colleagues are here."

Cheng Qiaobei said, "Then I need to dress up handsomely to do you proud."

Chen Ningxi laughed, "You’re already great, no need to dress up specially."

Compared to a few days ago, Chen Ningxi was much more relaxed now and not overly pessimistic.

This was something Cheng Qiaobei was delighted to see. He teased, "How many bridesmaids today?"

"What’s up with the number of bridesmaids?"

Cheng Qiaobei: "Just asking."

Chen Ningxi playfully glared at him, "Don’t make me punch you during others’ happiest moments."

Cheng Qiaobei chuckled, "Speaking of stirring up trouble, I mean, you’re so pretty that you outshine all those bridesmaids."

"Do you think I buy that?" Chen Ningxi put down the shaver, confirming she was done, "All done, we should go."

He pulled her back and Chen Ningxi fell into his arms again, her waist hugged by Cheng Qiaobei, and with a slight lift, Chen Ningxi had to tiptoe.

They were so close, close enough to feel each other’s breath. She smelled the oud wood scent on Cheng Qiaobei, as he brushed aside her shoulder strap, lightly biting her shoulder.

"Mmm..." Chen Ningxi tilted her head, and the hand on her waist tightened even more.

Although she hated to admit it, Cheng Qiaobei could so easily tease her.

Suddenly, his low laughter resonated next to her ear, "...although I want to, let’s wait until tonight."

The next second, he reluctantly let her go, his fingertip brushing against the fabric, creating a slight friction sound. The sensitive nerves were frantically restless; if Cheng Qiaobei hadn’t restrained himself, the impulse might have resulted in them missing the wedding banquet.

He left, but the mirror reflected Chen Ningxi’s flushed face.

"Phew..." She exhaled, using her hand to fan away the heat from her cheeks.

The car stopped in front of the hotel where the wedding was held. As they got out, they coincidentally ran into a wave of colleagues who greeted Cheng Qiaobei warmly.

Walking side by side, Cheng Qiaobei grinned smugly, "See, I’m quite popular at your workplace."

Chen Ningxi laughed as she glanced at him, "Yes, you’re quite liked."

Cheng Qiaobei leaned closer, lowering his voice, "As long as you like me, that’s enough."

"Stop it." Chen Ningxi gently pushed him to maintain some distance between them.

Cheng Qiaobei, however, held onto Chen Ningxi’s hand. As she tried to pull away, he held on tighter, "Nope, we’re walking holding hands."

Chen Ningxi felt a bit embarrassed, "It’s a joke in front of the colleagues."

"Who’s daring to joke? Legal couple, whoever jokes must not be happy." Cheng Qiaobei raised an eyebrow.

Chen Ningxi: "Talking like this might get you punched."

Cheng Qiaobei: "Go ahead and punch me. Let him touch a finger of mine, I’ll immediately lie on the ground unable to get up. I must let him know how much a Cayenne costs."

"Haha..." Chen Ningxi covered her mouth, "Cheng Qiaobei, I didn’t realize you could be such a rascal."

Cheng Qiaobei liked seeing her smile, "Without being a rascal, how could I have caught you?"

The two walked up the stairs and saw Lei Dechang and his wife greeting guests in the lobby.

Chen Ningxi walked over, "Mr. Lei, Mrs. Lei, congratulations."

Today Lei Dechang was all smiles, his face beaming with happiness, "Here, quickly, come inside."

Lei Dechang’s wife smiled, "Chen, you’re getting prettier and prettier."

Chen Ningxi smiled warmly, "Mrs. Lei, you too, your skin is so well-maintained. If I can be half as good as you when I’m your age, I’ll be satisfied."

"You two hurry inside and find a seat." Lei Dechang personally led them inside.

Chen Ningxi quickly said, "Mr. Lei, no need to host us, go welcome the other guests at the entrance. We’ll find our own seats."

Lei Dechang raised his hand to signal to a helping relative, "Take them to the main table in front."

The main table was reserved for the bride and groom’s closest relatives and important friends. Chen Ningxi politely declined, "Any seat is fine for us, leave the main table for the bride’s family."

After a few rounds of refusal, they were still seated at the groom’s family’s main table.

Chen Ningxi felt a bit uneasy, looking around and not recognizing anyone. However, the adjacent table had some colleagues from her workplace, and as they waited, everyone chatted idly while munching on sunflower seeds.

Chen Ningxi informed Cheng Qiaobei, "I’m going to the restroom."

He wanted to accompany her, but Chen Ningxi said, "You wait, don’t follow."

As Chen Ningxi left the banquet hall, Lu Xingyan, sitting in the corner, stood up and followed her out.

The Guili Hotel was built on an artificial island, resembling a castle in appearance, vast and luxurious inside.

Chen Ningxi followed the signs toward the restroom. Among the crowd, two children were chasing and playing. The older child ran fast, but when he saw someone ahead, it was too late, and he crashed into Chen Ningxi.

"Ouch..." Chen Ningxi groaned in pain, staggering back two steps. Lu Xingyan was about to help her, but someone else moved faster, catching Chen Ningxi by the waist.

He was stunned to see Cheng Qiaobei, feeling the oppressive warning in his icy gaze.

Cheng Qiaobei glanced down, then moved the little boy clinging to Chen Ningxi aside.

Lu Xingyan, to conceal his embarrassment, shouted toward the crowd, "Whose child is this? Watch them, they just bumped into someone."

A middle-aged man rushed over, apologizing profusely, "I’m sorry, are you okay?"

Lu Xingyan said, "It’s not up to you to say if it’s okay." He then asked Chen Ningxi, "How are you feeling?"

Cheng Qiaobei, with an imposing presence, sternly told the middle-aged man, "There are many people in the hall, keep an eye on the child, it wouldn’t be good if he falls."

The middle-aged man explained, "I was on the phone for a moment, and this little one ran out of sight. I apologize, please make him apologize."

After the boy apologized to Chen Ningxi, the middle-aged man took him away.

Cheng Qiaobei gave Lu Xingyan a meaningful look, "Thanks for earlier."

Lu Xingyan was at a loss, "Uh, it’s nothing, I was just passing by."

Chen Ningxi said, "Lu, quickly go back inside, the ceremony is about to start."

Lu Xingyan nodded, "Okay."

Cheng Qiaobei wrapped his arm around Chen Ningxi’s waist as they walked inside, "I don’t like that guy, ignore him in the future."

Chen Ningxi laughed, "Got it."