Fated Love With the Billionaire
Chapter 420: The Outcome is Immediately Clear

Chapter 420: Chapter 420: The Outcome is Immediately Clear

The banquet event was going smoothly, with a few second and third-tier celebrities on stage, along with some rising film stars with quite a bit of buzz.

In Cheng Qiaobei’s area, people were constantly coming over to hand him business cards. Zheng Rongxi noticed that several big names in the business circle were extending olive branches to him.

She had been looking for Cheng Siluo all along, thinking to herself, how come she was here earlier but now nowhere to be seen, and she’s not even answering her phone.

The other person paying attention to Cheng Qiaobei’s movements was Cheng Xiangheng. His seat was within Cheng Xiangheng’s line of sight, and he could clearly see who had interacted with him.

The original idea was to let Cheng Qiaobei experience the influence of a big corporation, to make him realize that leaving was the worst decision, but now he’s practically become the main player, absorbing resources and networks from everywhere.

Zheng Rongxi used the moment when the lights dimmed to leave her seat and go look for Cheng Siluo.

The performance on stage was passionate and explosive. Amidst the flickering lights, Zheng Rongxi struggled to search and finally saw a figure standing at the end of the hallway, appearing to be Cheng Siluo from the back.

She walked over unhappily, "Siluo, what are you doing here? The performance has already started, you’re not there, not answering your phone, what’s going on?"

Cheng Siluo turned her face, "Mom, he doesn’t fear me telling Dad about Chen Ningxi’s infertility at all."

Zheng Rongxi frowned, "Did you admit it?"

Cheng Siluo gave a bitter smile, "Do I have a choice? He has the evidence I was investigating him and is using it to threaten me instead."

Zheng Rongxi asked, "What does he mean?"

Cheng Siluo said, "He warned me that Chen Ningxi and her family are his bottom line, and if I disturb them again, she’ll come to settle the score with me."

Zheng Rongxi paused, "He’s as scheming as that bitch from back then."

Cheng Siluo took a deep breath, "He also said that Sun Dongchen is being bullied in prison."

"Dongchen being bullied? How could that be," Zheng Rongxi did not understand what Cheng Siluo meant by bullying.

Cheng Siluo also didn’t want to explain, "Forget it, I’ll apply for a visit tomorrow to check on him."

"Let’s go back. If you’re not there, that little bastard will steal all the limelight." Zheng Rongxi said.

Cheng Siluo returned to her seat, with Cheng Qiaobei assigned by her side due to his special status.

At that moment, Chairman Huang Kangtai of the business association had been observing Cheng Qiaobei and leaned over to Cheng Xiangheng, "I’ve heard about your son; recently, he’s created a brand hotel that’s causing quite a stir in the industry. Old Yu and Old Zhao have come to me complaining; if he continues, they’ll be kicked out. Tell me honestly, did you deliberately kick him out of the company so he could clear the field?"

Cheng Xiangheng smiled helplessly, "Kids grow up, they stop listening, want to go out and learn; what can I do but support them? As for that company, he runs it himself, periodically checking in with me. I advise him when issues arise, but one thing is for sure, I didn’t instruct him to target Old Yu and Old Wu. I’ve known them for many years; you need to help me explain."

Huang Kangtai raised an eyebrow, clearly skeptical of his response.

Cheng Xiangheng said, "Chairman Huang, don’t you believe me? Jade Jiali’s target customer group doesn’t conflict with theirs; I won’t abandon the high-end market, having already cultivated a mature customer base. There’s no need for a downgraded attack."

Huang Kangtai asked suspiciously, "So, you’re saying that in the future, his hotel will also belong to Jade Jiali?"

Cheng Xiangheng confidently smiled, "Of course."

Huang Kangtai said, "Advise him to keep peace and prosperity for everyone; don’t block other people’s livelihood."

Cheng Xiangheng nodded repeatedly, "Understood, I’ll talk to him."

Zheng Rongxi grew increasingly upset looking at Cheng Qiaobei, as his face reminded her of Ding Yuan. Cheng Siluo was discreet, but she wasn’t afraid to speak.

During the meal, Zheng Rongxi thoughtfully handed a napkin to Cheng Xiangheng, whispering, "Old Cheng, I heard something about Qiaobei..."

She stopped, showing a difficult expression.

Cheng Xiangheng said, "What about Qiaobei?"

Zheng Rongxi leaned close to his ear and whispered a few words. As he listened, Cheng Xiangheng’s expression worsened, "Really?"

"Yes." Zheng Rongxi nodded.

Cheng Xiangheng immediately lost his appetite, looking towards Cheng Qiaobei, who wasn’t far away.

As the event neared its end, people started to leave gradually.

Having achieved his goal, Cheng Qiaobei signaled Deng Yan that it was time to go.

"Deng Yan." As Cheng Qiaobei stood up, a server approached him, respectfully saying, "Mr. Cheng, please hold on, Mr. Cheng would like to see you."

Cheng Siluo had been nearby the entire time, so the only person who could stir things up was her.

Cheng Qiaobei’s deep eyes glanced toward the distant table. When Zheng Rongxi made eye contact, she feigned calm and looked away.

"Cheng Siluo."

Cheng Siluo shivered involuntarily and quickly explained, "I didn’t say anything."

Cheng Qiaobei gave a sinister smile, bent slightly, and picked up her bracelet from the floor, "You dropped something."

Cheng Siluo took it, looking embarrassed, "...Thank you."

Cheng Qiaobei exchanged a look with Deng Yan, "Let’s go."

One following the other, they walked to the private room with the server. Cheng Qiaobei opened the door and went inside, while Deng Yan consciously stood at the entrance.

The server looked at Deng Yan; everyone was familiar with him and respected him more than the current secretary, Chen Qian.

"Deng."

Deng Yan nodded, "Go on with your work; I’ll manage here."

When Cheng Qiaobei entered the private room, Chen Qian saw Deng Yan waiting outside the door on his own accord.

Cheng Xiangheng gestured to Chen Qian, "Go outside and wait."

"Okay, Mr. Cheng." Chen Qian went to the door, exchanged a look with Deng Yan, and in comparison, the difference was obvious.

Inside the private room, Cheng Xiangheng looked at him with displeasure, "Have a seat."

Cheng Qiaobei sat on the sofa furthest from him, "What do you want to talk about?"

Cheng Xiangheng asked, "I heard something related to you."

Cheng Qiaobei replied dismissively, "If it’s related to me, then it’s none of your business."

"How is it not my business? Don’t forget you’re still my son."

Cheng Qiaobei impatiently said, "If you have something to say, say it directly; I need to get back early."

Cheng Xiangheng said, "Go back? What does that home mean to you anymore? Since she can’t have children, a woman like that isn’t fit to be with you."

"Heh..." Cheng Qiaobei sneered disdainfully.

"What’s your attitude?" Cheng Xiangheng felt that ever since he left the company, he was being increasingly disregarded by him.

And a challenge to authority was the one thing Cheng Xiangheng couldn’t tolerate.

Cheng Qiaobei said, "You can’t decide my affairs with Ning Xi, and whether she can have children has nothing to do with you."

Cheng Xiangheng said, "What’s the use of marrying a woman who can’t have children?"

"Who told you she can’t?" Cheng Qiaobei’s eyes were cold, "If you called me here just to talk about this, then there’s nothing more to discuss."

Seeing him about to leave, Cheng Xiangheng shouted sternly, "Cheng Qiaobei!"

Cheng Qiaobei did not stop walking. Cheng Xiangheng said, "Hurry up and divorce her."

He finally stopped, slowly turning back to say, "Let me say this again, my family matters, you can’t decide, and you can’t control them."

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