Fated Love With the Billionaire
Chapter 475: Too Unfeeling

Chapter 475: Chapter 475: Too Unfeeling

After dropping off Chen Ningxi at her workplace, Cheng Qiaobei didn’t rush to his company. Instead, he took a detour to find Bai Ze.

Bai Ze’s company, Xipu Investment, is located in the Golden Island Business District in the center of Danjiang City. The towering office buildings there house 80% of the leading companies in Danjiang, and the headquarters of Jade Jiali is also nearby. This area is said to be the golden zone supporting the entire GDP of Danjiang City.

Cheng Qiaobei came to see him early in the morning, which was undoubtedly important. Bai Ze asked his secretary to bring coffee, closed the door, and asked:

"What’s up?"

Cheng Qiaobei said, "As you know, I’ve been looking for investors. Yesterday, I had detailed discussions about collaboration with the Qiankun Group, but the collaboration involves signing a betting agreement as a prerequisite."

Bai Ze raised an eyebrow, "A betting agreement?"

He didn’t ask about the specifics of the agreement, as it involved business secrets. However, many companies’ rises are often backed by such agreements.

"So you’re here to ask me...?" Bai Ze was puzzled.

Cheng Qiaobei openly said, "Could you help set up a meeting for me at noon?"

Bai Ze: "...Who?"

Cheng Qiaobei leaned slightly towards Bai Ze, resting his elbow on the armrest, and whispered a name. Bai Ze was surprised; he hadn’t expected Cheng Qiaobei to suggest meeting him.

Bai Ze felt a bit awkward, "Couldn’t we meet in the evening? He rarely goes out at noon."

Cheng Qiaobei said, "My wife isn’t feeling well, so I need to be with her in the evening."

Previously, when the topic of Chen Ningxi came up during a gathering, Bai Ze remembered, "Your wife isn’t better yet?"

Cheng Qiaobei didn’t mention her undergoing IVF, "No, she still needs a few more days to recover."

It’s normal to take care of a sick family member at night. Bai Ze readily agreed, "Sure, I’ll give him a call."

Cheng Qiaobei observed Bai Ze’s expression until he finalized the plan, which gave him assurance.

Bai Ze said, "He agreed; send me the time and place of the meeting later."

Cheng Qiaobei thanked him, "Thank you."

"No problem." Bai Ze was curious, "Meeting with him to discuss collaboration?"

Cheng Qiaobei: "That’s the plan. We’ll discuss it in person."

Bai Ze added, "But I have commitments at noon."

"Focus on your tasks; it’s enough that you helped set up the meeting," Cheng Qiaobei said, just as the office door was knocked. Bai Ze responded through the door, "Come in."

The secretary opened the door, "Mr. Bai, Manager Geng from East Sail Company is here."

Bai Ze: "Serve Manager Geng some tea and tell him I’ll be there shortly."

The secretary nodded, "Alright."

As the door closed, Cheng Qiaobei got up to leave.

Being perceptive, he knew not to waste Bai Ze’s time once his task was completed.

"I’ll be off. Stay busy," he said.

Bai Ze had the secretary see Cheng Qiaobei out. As Cheng Qiaobei left Xipu Investment, the once clear sky started clouding over, hinting at rain.

While walking, Cheng Qiaobei checked the live weather updates and sent a voice message to Chen Ningxi.

north: "I have plans at noon, so I can’t pick you up. I checked the weather forecast; there’s heavy rain expected. Don’t go home; just rest at your workplace."

Ever since her IVF procedure, Chen Ningxi had been feeling unwell. Even for a short nap, she preferred going home to rest.

Chen Ningxi replied: Okay.

Cheng Qiaobei walked into the company and summoned Zhou Chong to the office. He took a document from the drawer and placed it on the table.

"Take a look, interested?"

Zhou Chong opened the document, hesitating at the project title to make sure he hadn’t read it wrong, then continued to review it.

A half-hour later, Zhou Chong exited Cheng Qiaobei’s office.

The rain continued intermittently until after work hours, just as Cheng Qiaobei’s car pulled up at Danjiang Power. He saw Chen Ningxi walking out of the office building with an umbrella.

Seeing the steep stairs, he rushed out, disregarding his umbrella, to help her down.

Chen Ningxi quickly pulled him under the umbrella, "Your clothes are getting wet."

Cheng Qiaobei held the umbrella in one hand and her with the other, reminding her, "Watch your step, go slow."

Chen Ningxi said, "I’m fine; no need to worry so much."

Cheng Qiaobei opened the door to the passenger seat, let her sit in, and then said, "The stairs are steep, and they’re slippery when wet in the rain. What if you fell?"

Even though the morning test showed no results, it didn’t mean it hadn’t succeeded. As Cheng Qiaobei said, maybe it was just too soon, and they should wait a few days before going to the hospital for a check-up.

So before visiting the hospital, they should be careful in daily life to avoid any mishaps.

After dinner, Chen Ningxi leaned against the couch, reading a reference book, while Cheng Qiaobei came out of the shower and sat next to her. He glanced at the book’s content and said:

"Stop reading; get some rest."

Chen Ningxi checked the time; it was just past nine, and she said, "I’m not sleepy yet. I’ll read a little longer. These reference books are borrowed from Mr. Zou, and I need to return them soon."

Bringing up Zou Yong again, Cheng Qiaobei tentatively asked, "So stingy? He keeps asking for them back after loaning a few books to you."

Chen Ningxi chuckled, "No, Mr. Zou isn’t in a rush, but I can’t be slow in returning them. The sooner I finish, the sooner I can return them."

Cheng Qiaobei said, "Alright, once you’re done, I’ll return them for you."

Chen Ningxi leaned her head on his shoulder, "Almost done. This is the last one."

While she read, Cheng Qiaobei lay on her lap, watching her, "Honey."

"Hmm?" Chen Ningxi replied, flipping another page.

Cheng Qiaobei: "I’ve basically finalized the details of the collaboration with Mr. Zou."

Chen Ningxi: "You guys are quite efficient."

Cheng Qiaobei: "Had to be. The company needs funding support. Without a major group’s involvement, we’re afraid the future might be challenging. Though we made concessions in the betting agreement, he conceded more."

Chen Ningxi had heard about the betting agreement before and thought Mr. Zou was quite unyielding at the time.

"Do you want me to ask my dad to discuss it with him further?"

Cheng Qiaobei observed her expression; she showed no reaction regarding Zou Yong, only displaying respect for an elder.

Perhaps it’s best if she doesn’t realize, as it prevents her from being upset upon knowing the truth.

He thought that there wouldn’t be much interaction between the two, but just as soon as Chen Ningxi finished her book, Zou Yong called.

The next day, upon receiving a call from Zou Yong, Chen Ningxi was at her workplace.

When the call connected, Zou Yong’s voice came through, "Ningxi, how’s it going with those books?"

Chen Ningxi said, "Mr. Zou, are you some kind of fortune teller? How did you know I just finished them?"

Zou Yong said, "I have some books about electricity that I brought back for you. Shall I deliver them to your workplace?"

Chen Ningxi said, "No need, I can pick them up on my way to your house."

Zou Yong: "Don’t go out of your way. I’m about to arrive with my car."

Chen Ningxi could only express her thanks, "Thank you, Mr. Zou."

She called ahead to the front gate security to provide Zou Yong’s license plate number.

Soon, there was the sound of steady footsteps in the corridor, and upon seeing Zou Yong at the doorway, Chen Ningxi was slightly surprised, "Mr. Zou, how come you’re delivering them yourself?"

She had expected that he would have a secretary or driver deliver them.

Zou Yong said nonchalantly, "I just happened to be passing by. Otherwise, I would’ve let my secretary deliver them."

Chen Ningxi poured him a cup of water, saying, "Please, take a seat and rest for a while, Mr. Zou."