Fated Love With the Billionaire
Chapter 417: The Value of Women

Chapter 417: Chapter 417: The Value of Women

She has always been obedient, never once showing any resistance to him like a hedgehog with its quills standing on end.

Chen Weichuan knew she had misunderstood.

He said, "Ning Xi, you’ve done very well in your job, your skills are strong, and everyone can see that."

"So, why are you making me change positions?" Chen Ningxi retorted.

Chen Weichuan said, "I just don’t want you to work too hard; switching to a more relaxing job can help improve your health."

"I see, because I’m infertile, I should give up my job, give up the career I’ve fought step by step to build, and every day in the future, I should focus solely on treatment and preparing for pregnancy." Chen Ningxi had been holding back anger, and it was instantly ignited by her father’s words, "Dad, my health is fine, it’s just that I’m infertile. Just because I can’t have children, do I have a fault? Is my work wrong?"

She became increasingly agitated, and the atmosphere was tense.

Ye Yujun hurried to mediate, "Ning Xi, that’s not what your dad meant, you misunderstood him. He’s worried about you, afraid you’re too exhausted and will harm your health."

Chen Ningxi lowered her eyes, her face gradually turning pale, her chest heaving violently with anger.

Cheng Qiaobei held her hand, "Ning Xi, let’s eat first, then we can talk afterward, okay?"

Chen Ningxi’s gaze shifted slightly, and she picked up her bowl again.

Seeing this, Ye Yujun quickly changed the subject, "Old Chen, try this dish, I learned it from a video and I don’t know how it tastes."

Chen Weichuan took a bite and slowly chewed.

Ye Yujun: "How is it?"

Chen Weichuan nodded, "Mm, it’s tasty. Cheng, Ning Xi, try some too."

Cheng Qiaobei responded with a smile, "Sure, Dad."

The three of them all looked at the silent Chen Ningxi, Cheng Qiaobei placed some food in her bowl, "Try it."

Chen Ningxi picked it up and put it in her mouth.

Cheng Qiaobei took a bite, "Mm, Mom, it’s really delicious. Please share the video with me, and I’ll make it for Ning Xi when we’re back."

Ye Yujun said, "If you want to eat, come back to eat, Mom will make it for you."

At the dining table, the atmosphere was still cold, but Cheng Qiaobei continued to cooperate with Ye Yujun in mediating.

After dinner, Chen Ningxi washed dishes alone in the kitchen, while the three in the living room sat on the sofa watching TV, even though none were paying attention.

Cheng Qiaobei glanced towards the kitchen; the sound of running water had stopped, but she still wouldn’t come out.

Just as Cheng Qiaobei was about to get up, Chen Weichuan said, "Cheng, come with me for a moment."

Cheng Qiaobei stiffened slightly, "...Okay."

He got up and followed him into the study, where Chen Weichuan closed the door.

"Sit down, Cheng."

Chen Weichuan gestured to the chair opposite, and Cheng Qiaobei waited for Chen Weichuan to sit down before taking a seat himself.

"Cheng,"

"Yes, Dad."

Chen Weichuan said, "After Ning Xi had her check-up at the hospital in Shanghai, your mom called and told me about Ning Xi’s condition. Now that there’s no one else around, I’ll tell you mine and your mom’s attitude on this."

Cheng Qiaobei nodded.

Chen Weichuan: "My wife and I only have Ning Xi as a child, and she went through a lot with us since childhood; her life finally stabilized after high school. I have always been strict with her, especially regarding work, which led to some distance in our relationship; as a father, I’m incompetent, not taking time out to accompany my daughter’s growth.

But ever since learning about her condition, I no longer ask her to excel at work; I just hope she stays healthy. My wife and I will do everything to treat Ning Xi, for one year, two years, three years, five years, we won’t give up because we are her parents, and it’s natural for parents to offer compassion and empathy to their children.

But with this illness, it’s hard to say what the result will be; if it truly takes ten years or longer, and Ning Xi is still not healed, you’re welcome to express your thoughts at any time, and both I, your mom, and Ning Xi will respect and understand them.

So, don’t feel pressured; as Chen Weichuan’s daughter, even if she really can’t bear children anymore, I can take her home and raise her without bringing you trouble."

Cheng Qiaobei: "Dad, may I express my thoughts now?"

Chen Weichuan nodded.

Cheng Qiaobei spoke solemnly, "I’ve told Ning Xi that nothing can separate me from her."

Chen Weichuan’s gaze deepened slightly as he looked at him, but no one can predict the future.

"Don’t make such promises, regardless of what decision you make, both your mom and I will understand and support you."

Cheng Qiaobei understood his feelings, and he would feel the same if he were in his shoes.

Since words alone weren’t persuasive enough, let time prove it.

Chen Ningxi came out of the kitchen and saw only Ye Yujun left in the living room; she walked over and put down the fruit plate, "Talking to him again?"

Ye Yujun knew she was feeling uneasy, nodded towards the sofa, "Sit down."

Chen Ningxi sat in a slightly distant single chair, feeling very guarded.

Ye Yujun observed her, "Have you lost weight again recently?"

Chen Ningxi thought of her work trousers, the last buttonhole was still loose even after being fastened.

"No, still the same."

"Really? You look thinner." Ye Yujun pushed the fruit plate over, "You like jackfruit, I went to three supermarkets, and this is the freshest one."

Chen Ningxi didn’t have an appetite, but she still picked up a piece and ate it.

"Your dad, who regards work as his life, actually asked you to find a lighter position; he would never have said something like that in the past. Have you ever thought about why he made such a tough decision? Is it for himself? Ultimately, isn’t it for you?" Ye Yujun sighed, "Don’t blame your dad, he truly feels for you, but he has no idea how to help his daughter get out of this situation. Doesn’t he understand the consequences of this illness? We watch as you build a happy little family, but if one day it breaks apart because of your condition, could he not feel regret? Could he not know how hard it will be for you then? There’s something you don’t know; whenever your dad goes to the city for a meeting and hears people praising you, he doesn’t show it outwardly, but he would tell me that he’s proud of your abilities, I can see it. Every time you’re on TV, he saves the videos using his phone, you can check his phone if you don’t believe me."

Ye Yujun unlocked Chen Weichuan’s phone on the coffee table and placed it in front of Chen Ningxi.

She thought for a bit, and still picked it up and opened the album.

Ye Yujun said, "Your dad treasures every step you’ve taken to get to where you are today more than anyone, even more than you do."

Chen Ningxi saw in the album photos of her wearing a party emblem while standing under the red flag during her participation in city council meetings.

Ye Yujun said, "Ning Xi, apologize to your dad. Don’t let him feel hurt; there’s no overnight feud between father and daughter. In this world, only your parents genuinely want you to have a good life."

Chen Ningxi set down the phone and said, "I’ve always worked hard to earn my dad’s approval, but his words just now made me feel that all my years of effort were meaningless.

Are women’s values limited to reproduction?

Can she not simply be a female doctor? A female pilot? A female scientist? A female teacher? A female dancer?

Must she also be a mother? Is she incomplete if she isn’t a mother?

In this world, shouldn’t I firstly be myself?

I’ve thought it through clearly, I won’t give up my career, and as for my issue, if I can have children, great, but if not, we can amicably split, and I’ll still have a career, living my life to the fullest."