Fated Love With the Billionaire
Chapter 429: Ticket

Chapter 429: Chapter 429: Ticket

Cheng Qiaobei had never experienced it nor seen it before; just hearing Chen Ningxi’s description made him feel pretty cruel.

He said, "Our family isn’t short on money, so we don’t have to suffer this. The child will drink formula in the future."

"Haha..." Chen Ningxi laughed, "Stop fooling around."

Cheng Qiaobei: "Who’s fooling around? I’m serious. Letting you have a child is tormenting enough, how could I bear letting you go through the pain of nursing again?"

Chen Ningxi took a bite of food, "It’s not even close to happening yet. Let me get pregnant first, then we’ll discuss future matters."

Cheng Qiaobei smiled meaningfully, "Alright, I’ll put in extra effort tonight."

Chen Ningxi gave him a side glance, "I’d like to see what effort you put in tonight."

"Hehe... alright, alright," Cheng Qiaobei laughed more deeply, "I’ll let you be stubborn."

They tidied up the dishes together, and Cheng Qiaobei’s phone was in the living room. Chen Ningxi said, "Your phone is ringing."

Cheng Qiaobei seemed to know who it was, "No need to answer, it’s a sales call."

Since it was a sales call, Chen Ningxi didn’t pay it any mind.

But then Cheng Qiaobei’s phone kept ringing, and he glanced at it only to hang up, then eventually put it on silent.

Chen Ningxi felt something was off. When the screen lit up again, she looked at the number, "Do you know who it is?"

Cheng Qiaobei nodded, "It’s Mr. Cheng."

No matter how unpleasant things got before, he never avoided his calls.

Chen Ningxi asked, "What’s going on?"

Cheng Qiaobei said, "Business matters, he won’t listen to advice, and I can’t help it."

Chen Ningxi put down the phone, leaving it alone.

The night was as dark as ink, the moon like a hook,

On the bed, people tangled endlessly, with muscles of the forearm propped against the pillow full of strength...

"Uh..." Chen Ningxi tilted her head back, faint sounds spilled from her throat.

Moonlight cast on his back, crystalline sweat dripped from his chin, splashing on her collarbone.

Cheng Qiaobei propped up on his arm, brushed his wet hair back with his hand, revealing a distinguished face beneath a full forehead.

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At first, Cheng Qiaobei faced various obstacles with the Orchid Garden project, and now Jade Jiali would face the same situation.

The financial director came to Cheng Xiangheng’s office to relay the bank’s loan conditions. After evaluation, Jade Jiali needed to provide higher-value real estate as collateral.

Cheng Xiangheng was displeased but maintained a calm exterior, telling finance to wait for news.

It seemed that Jade Jiali had lost credit with the bank, making it a challenge to gather funds quickly.

Knock, knock, knock, the office door was knocked on.

Cheng Xiangheng answered irritably through the door, "Come in."

Chen Qian pushed the door open and came in, "Mr. Cheng, there are two documents that need your signature."

Cheng Xiangheng flipped through the contract, about to sign, remembered Chen Qian mentioning a business gathering yesterday.

"Secretary Chen, bring the invitation we received yesterday."

"Okay."

Chen Qian returned with the invitation, placing it on the table.

Cheng Xiangheng picked up the invitation, a glint of light in his eyes.

It was a gathering hosted by Chairman Huang of the business association, where people mostly took the opportunity to exchange resources.

Yuan Jiuxiang of Yuanhang Group had an only daughter who had been fond of Cheng Qiaobei for a long time. If the two families could form an alliance, Jade Jiali’s current predicament could be easily resolved.

He had to bring Cheng Qiaobei to the gathering.

Wei Lai received a courier from the city, opened the envelope, and inside was an exquisitely crafted invitation.

"Cheng, an invitation from Chairman Huang was delivered by someone."

Cheng Qiaobei took it, glanced at the date and location, and casually slotted it into the bookshelf.

"Are you going?" Wei Lai asked.

Cheng Qiaobei said, "Of course, I have to go. Zhengtong Capital’s Huang Yuanwei will be there. It’s worth making a contact, maybe finding a partner."

Wei Lai said, "What day and time, I’ll inform Deng Yan to prepare."

Cheng Qiaobei said, "You can’t get into this business gathering without an invitation."

"I see." Wei Lai understood.

Not everyone can attend some top-tier high-end opportunities; certain capital and background are required. Of course, once inside the gathering, the resources gained would be delightful.

Chen Ningxi picked out a light-toned suit from the wardrobe, Cheng Qiaobei raised an eyebrow, holding her shoulders with a smile, "Manager Chen, you really trust me, dressing me so handsomely, aren’t you afraid I’ll have a romantic encounter at the gathering?"

"If you really wanted to, I couldn’t stop you." Chen Ningxi turned around, circled her arms around his neck, glanced up, "So, are you planning on it?"

"I wouldn’t dare, wouldn’t dare," Cheng Qiaobei laughed, "But this set of clothes is too flashy, choose a darker one, let my handsomeness be more low-key."

Chen Ningxi pouted, "When it comes to self-praise, no one can beat you."

Cheng Qiaobei said, "Thanks, Manager Chen, for the compliment."

Chen Ningxi took a black suit from the closet, a conventional style.

Cheng Qiaobei changed into the suit, found a matching watch to wear.

"What time will you be back?" Chen Ningxi asked.

Cheng Qiaobei said, "I’ll be back as soon as I find a partner; it shouldn’t be too late."

He only needed to have a chat with Huang Yuanwei to know if there was any intention.

But Cheng Qiaobei didn’t expect the cruise to stop overnight at sea after leaving port.

Cheng Qiaobei confirmed his identity with the boarding pass at the boarding channel entrance; the invitation served as the ticket.

After confirming his identity, Cheng Qiaobei followed the crowd onto the ship and found a sheltered spot to smoke and wait for departure.

The night scene of Danjiang City lost its daytime bustle, becoming as tranquil and beautiful as a graceful maiden.

People were still boarding one after another, as nobody wanted to miss the invitation from the business association’s president, especially in the top resource circles.

Cheng Qiaobei bit his cigarette, took out his phone, planning to send a video to Chen Ningxi.

But just as he pulled out his phone, a woman’s soft call came from behind.

"Cheng Qiaobei?"

Cheng Qiaobei paused slightly, turned back to see a young, unfamiliar woman.

"You didn’t recognize me? I’m Yuan Xiao." Yuan Xiao pointed at the ground, "This ship belongs to my dad."

Cheng Qiaobei thought for a moment, "Oh... I remember now. Hello."

The sea breeze tousled her long hair, Yuan Xiao tucked her hair behind her ear, "I didn’t expect to see you here."

Cheng Qiaobei didn’t get what she meant, waving the cigarette in his hand, "I’m here to smoke."

Yuan Xiao laughed, "You’re quite humorous."

"!" Cheng Qiaobei wasn’t so dense as to not realize when a woman was flirting; he could already sense an ambiguous undertone just from the compliment of humor.

He immediately switched the cigarette to the other hand, deliberately letting her see the wedding ring.

"Really? My wife praises me like that too." Cheng Qiaobei chuckled, looked past her, saying, "Sorry, I have to excuse myself."

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