Fated Love With the Billionaire
Chapter 451 Oh, the little boat of our friendship

Chapter 451: Chapter 451 Oh, the little boat of our friendship

Chen Ningxi’s case is still at the lawsuit stage, and Lawyer Jin is also collecting evidence, but the matter’s impact hasn’t died down just because the post was blocked.

Before the trial, evidence can’t be disclosed randomly, which leads to some people still misunderstanding her, resulting in ongoing discussions about Chen Ningxi.

This matter has also affected Chen Ningxi’s work, with some curious individuals even running to her office entrance to secretly photograph her, and some even trying to enter the office building under the pretense of doing business. As long as it can gain attention, they’re willing to do anything without a bottom line.

After being maliciously filmed in close-up for a video, Chen Ningxi instructed security that every vehicle entering the office would be checked, and for individuals entering the office, besides the regular registration, the reason for their visit must be specified, and they must confirm by phone that it’s business-related before granting entry.

The harassment issue was noticeably resolved, but Chen Ningxi’s phone still occasionally received harassing calls or messages from strangers, some of which contained vulgar language, and there was little she could do apart from temporarily blocking them.

For Cheng Qiaobei, although it was a disaster, it truly boosted publicity for the Eastern First-class Hotel. Moreover, because Cheng Qiaobei resolutely supported and firmly defended his wife in the face of public criticism, he gained a substantial number of female fans.

Liang Lei hadn’t seen Chen Ningxi for a week, knowing she was avoiding those harassing her and was afraid of disturbing her and her child by visiting.

She took the initiative to call Chen Ningxi, "Ning Xi, it’s fine if you don’t miss me, but do you not miss Manman?"

Chen Ningxi smiled gently, "How could I not miss you?"

"If you miss us, why don’t you come? It’s been days. Manman misses you so much she’s lost her appetite for milk and lost several pounds."

The tone was full of complaint, but the sentiment was full of longing.

Speaking of the child, Chen Ningxi softened, "I, I’ll come after work today."

"Waiting for you," Liang Lei emphasized, "If you don’t come, I’ll hold Manman and come to your house to find you."

Chen Ningxi said, "I’ll go, I’ll definitely go."

After hanging up, Chen Ningxi sent a message to Cheng Qiaobei.

Chen Ningxi: I’m going to see Liang Lei and the child after work, don’t wait for me for dinner.

Cheng Qiaobei knew she had been wanting to see Manman for a while and replied: Okay.

After work, Chen Ningxi detoured to a baby goods store for some shopping, drove to Liang Lei’s building, and took many toys and baby clothes from the back seat.

Upon entering, she saw Liang Lei holding Manman, waiting for her. She handed the toys and clothes to the nanny and said, "Manman, did you miss me, Auntie?" Just as she was about to reach out and hold her, she paused, "Wait, I’ll go wash my hands."

Liang Lei saw her eagerness, "No rush, the kid isn’t going anywhere."

After washing her hands, Chen Ningxi returned, picked up the milk-scented Manman, and smiled with crescent eyes.

Liang Lei said, "I made beef and fish, and Min also made steamed dumplings. Have a bite here."

While playing with the child, Chen Ningxi replied, "No, I’ll eat at home. Qiaobei is waiting for me for dinner."

Liang Lei said, "I made it especially for you, yet you insist on going back. What, did Cheng Qiaobei gild his cooking?"

"Haha," Chen Ningxi laughed, saying meaningfully, "Is it that I insist on going back to eat? You don’t understand him. If I don’t eat at home, he won’t touch a bite, waiting for me there."

Liang Lei pouted in disdain, "He’s so clingy. Aren’t you annoyed with him? We’ve been married for a long time, and he’s still so attached to you, even affecting our friendship."

Chen Ningxi laughed, "Annoyed, it’s quite hard to be annoyed, but the more I see him, the more I like him, that’s true."

Liang Lei bit her lip, squinted, and playfully pointed at her, "Our little friendship boat, huh."

"Hahaha," Chen Ningxi quickly leaned over, touched Liang Lei’s face, "It won’t capsize, won’t capsize. Lifelong sisters. By the way, where’s Lin Hanrui?"

Liang Lei said, "He’s off on a trip; your Mr. Cheng’s franchise hotel needs designs, so he went to take measurements."

"Oh," Chen Ningxi nodded, she hadn’t been paying much attention to his company’s affairs lately, always busy with the lawsuit, "You quickly eat, I’ll watch Manman."

No matter what, Liang Lei insisted that Chen Ningxi join them for dinner, "Tonight’s meal was made just for you. Text him, tell him you’re eating here, and not to wait."

Chen Ningxi had no choice but to comply, and Cheng Qiaobei replied: Okay.

"Put Manman on the bed," Liang Lei said, and then called for the nanny, "Min, time for dinner."

Liang Lei and Min had a very good relationship; when Lin Hanrui wasn’t home, Min accompanied Liang Lei. Min was efficient, patient with the child, and excellent at work, especially in preparing postpartum meals, which satisfied Liang Lei with their variety and taste.

After dinner, Min suggested the two go into the room to chat while she cleaned up the kitchen.

Once inside the room, Liang Lei said, "This Min is really impeccable. When you have a baby, let’s have Min take care of you during your postpartum recovery, hmm..."

Liang Lei bit her lip, mentioning something she shouldn’t have.

Chen Ningxi smiled, saying, "Just as you said, after I give birth, I’ll also ask Min to help."

Liang Lei wished she could slap herself, "Ning Xi, it’s said pregnancy makes you silly for three years, don’t take it to heart."

Chen Ningxi gave her a side glance, "What, you can’t bear to let Min go?"

"It’s not that, it’s not that," Liang Lei said, "not just Min, I’ll come and take care of you during your postpartum period."

Chen Ningxi looked at the crib where Manman lay, "If you take care of me, who will watch Manman? Right, Manman?"

The child in the crib waved her little hands, eyes fixed on her, and Chen Ningxi picked up the child, "Manman..."

Liang Lei sat at the end of the bed, watching Chen Ningxi, her gaze at Manman filled with maternal love; the more she watched, the more complicated her feelings became. Liang Lei said:

"Ning Xi, you can have Manman, I’ll have another one with Lin Hanrui."

"Pfft..." Chen Ningxi looked up, "What nonsense are you talking?"

"I’m not joking, I really mean it," Liang Lei’s eyes were sincere, "You’re so good, you deserve to have everything."

Chen Ningxi could understand her feelings; to be able to give your own child to your best friend, perhaps only Liang Lei in this world could do that.

"Are you sure Lin Hanrui is willing to give me Manman?"

Liang Lei said, "In my house, what I say goes, whether he’s willing or not, he has to listen to me."

Chen Ningxi said, "Don’t say this in front of Lin Hanrui; Manman is your child, there’s no giving or not giving. But I really... want to try IVF."

Liang Lei recalled what Cheng Qiaobei had mentioned, currently not wanting Chen Ningxi to suffer any more.

"Does Cheng Qiaobei know?"

Chen Ningxi shook her head, "Right now, all my energy is spent on the office and the lawsuit. I’ll mention it to him once the decision is made."

Liang Lei nodded, "I’ve heard going through IVF is very hard for women."

Chen Ningxi looked at the child in her arms, her gaze soft, "Who in this world doesn’t go through some hardships? My life has been quite smooth in the first half, maybe this is my trial."

Liang Lei said with hope, "If having a child is your trial, I believe, your final paper will definitely score a perfect hundred."