Fated Love With the Billionaire
Chapter 461: No One Is Pressuring You

Chapter 461: Chapter 461: No One Is Pressuring You

Cheng Qiaobei did not respond, only reminding Cheng Xiangheng when he was about to get out of the car:

"You forgot your stuff."

The authorization documents were stuffed into his arms, Cheng Xiangheng looked down at the wrinkled papers.

The group he was proud of, he didn’t care about at all, he even returned it to him without looking at it.

So, what became of the previous suspicions and doubts?

After Cheng Qiaobei left, the group’s development was hindered, and problems emerged one after another. Coupled with several major misjudgments, the situation of Jade Jiali became even more difficult.

Although Cheng Xiangheng did not want to admit his inadequacy, facing Cheng Qiaobei’s indifference now, the long-suppressed anger and unwillingness in his heart erupted completely.

He shouted lowly, "I’ve handed over the group to you, what more are you dissatisfied with?"

It’s like saying that I’ve apologized to you, why don’t you forgive me.

Cheng Qiaobei looked at him expressionlessly, like a trapped beast struggling in its final moments, using all his remaining strength to maintain his dignity.

"What makes you think I’m dissatisfied? Just because I didn’t agree to go back and clean up that mess for you?"

Facing a son younger and more capable than him, he was unwilling to be washed up on the beach by the rising tide.

Cheng Xiangheng was not only entangled by the failure of the Qingshan project decision but also unable to face the decline of the hotel industry he had established single-handedly.

Cheng Xiangheng took a deep breath, striving to regain his last dignity, "Don’t forget, it was from that mess that you emerged and gained everything you have today."

Cheng Qiaobei had never denied everything Jade Jiali had given him. Those days were a valuable experience and an invaluable part of his life.

"So, if you don’t want the Qingshan project to drag down the entire group, deal with it quickly."

Cheng Xiangheng was stunned for two seconds before saying, "... Easier said than done. The project I boldly took down back then, and now, in just a few months, you want to sell it, isn’t that a joke for the whole world?"

The Qingshan project was initially a trap set by Cheng Qiaobei to stall Old Cheng, so he felt guilty about Jade Jiali’s current situation.

For the place that nurtured him, he couldn’t stand by and watch the worst outcome happen.

Cheng Qiaobei asked, "Is face more important, or is the company’s future more important?"

The issue was piercing but real.

But it’s not something he could just handle at the moment. If the project were sold, it would give those who opposed him leverage and potentially force him to resign.

Jade Jiali was his life’s work, and he would never allow outsiders to take it over.

Cheng Xiangheng said, "Even if it’s a mistake, once a decision is made, we must stick to it."

Cheng Qiaobei looked out of the car, "Stubbornly deluded."

Cheng Xiangheng said, "No matter what you think, you’ve been fighting me for so many years, wasn’t it all for today, watching me make the wrong decisions and being targeted by all the directors?"

He shook his head helplessly, "I can no longer deny aging; my era is over, and yours is about to begin."

His era?

Cheng Qiaobei’s gaze halted for a few seconds; if what he said were true, perhaps it was time to take a gamble for this era.

Cheng Xiangheng got out of the car, turned around, and placed the authorization documents on the passenger seat, "I’ll leave the authorization documents here. Sign them and come to me if you change your mind; if not, just tear them up."

He left without looking back, and Cheng Qiaobei watched his figure until the car disappeared into the traffic before starting his car to drive into the neighborhood.

The matter of Old Cheng looking for him, Cheng Qiaobei told Chen Ningxi that evening.

"Mr. Cheng came to see me." Cheng Qiaobei approached her from behind while Chen Ningxi was applying skincare products at the dressing table, looked at Cheng Qiaobei in the mirror, and asked, "What for?"

Cheng Qiaobei recounted their conversation in the car and mentioned the authorization documents being placed in the glove compartment of the passenger seat.

Chen Ningxi asked, "What are you thinking?"

Leaning against the dressing table, Cheng Qiaobei took the lip essence from her hand, lifted her chin, and applied it while saying, "The group’s internal issues are huge, involving many people. To change things, the entire management team must be replaced, and all the hotels managed by the directors must be reclaimed and redistributed."

Chen Ningxi said, "Sounds like it would take a lot of effort."

"Oops, I applied too much," Cheng Qiaobei said; then kissed her and smiled, "I’ll help you share some of the burden."

Chen Ningxi couldn’t help but grin, "It’s okay to apply too much essence."

Cheng Qiaobei put down the lip essence and said, "I just wanted to kiss you; you didn’t have to call me out."

Chen Ningxi grasped his hand, "Stop joking, what’s on your mind."

Cheng Qiaobei sighed, "Honestly, I don’t have the energy to manage the group’s affairs anymore. The company needs capital injection, and I must first handle the company’s business."

Chen Ningxi said, "If you had the time and energy, would you agree to it?"

Cheng Qiaobei was silent for two seconds; in truth, the moment the question was raised, the hesitation was already the answer.

Chen Ningxi said, "If you really don’t want to manage it, then don’t, no one is putting pressure on you."

Cheng Qiaobei said, "I do have feelings for the group, but I’m tired of the people within it. Not to mention others, even just Chairman Zheng is enough to give me a headache. She’s always on guard against me, and if I were to take the position of executive director of the group, she certainly wouldn’t rest easy. The things I would have to face next would surely come one after another. Chairman Yin and Chairman Lian initially chose to support me to counter Old Cheng, but now their positions are different. I can guarantee, if I announce the reclaiming of all the hotels in the directors’ hands on the first day, the two of them will join forces with other board members to oust me the next day. And that smiling tiger, Chairman Xu, Xu Gao’s grudge against me hasn’t been settled yet. Such a person is like a time bomb if kept nearby."

Hearing his analysis was enough to give her a headache, Chen Ningxi said, "Stop thinking about those people for now, put the company’s business first."

She shifted the conversation, "You’re not someone who hesitates, but you didn’t destroy the authorization documents. Are you leaving room for maneuver?"

She knew him well.

Cheng Qiaobei said, "The current internal chaos of Jade Jiali is for precautionary measures."

In terms of caution against whom?

It was naturally those hyenas waiting for a lion to lie down; in critical moments, he would not let that group of vile creatures tear the group apart and devour it.

Cheng Qiaobei untied her lingerie, his hand naturally gripping her waist, kissing behind her ear, saying, "I hope I’ll never have to use that fallback plan."

...

The newly joined hotel needed mattress replacements, so Cheng Qiaobei contacted the mattress company manager, Fan Wu, whom he met through Bai Ze on the boat last time, to customize a batch of mattresses for him. The other party had a good relationship with Bai Ze and offered a very favorable discount to Cheng Qiaobei.

Since he saved you some money, Cheng Qiaobei couldn’t just rely on a friend’s favor for social courtesy, so he invited Bai Ze and Fan Wu out for a meal.

Danjiang had only about four or five high-end restaurants, and Cheng Qiaobei chose Wei Zhiran.

Cheng Qiaobei sent a message to Chen Ningxi to inform her of the dinner engagement, then went to attend the banquet.

He hadn’t expected to encounter him at Wei Zhiran.