Fated Love With the Billionaire
Chapter 486: Admit Defeat or Not

Chapter 486: Chapter 486: Admit Defeat or Not

Cheng Xiangheng’s eyelashes fluttered lightly, looking up at the person standing opposite him.

Cheng Qiaobei asked again, speaking slowly and clearly:

"I’m asking you, do you admit defeat?"

"..."

Cheng Xiangheng’s eyes widened, his nostrils flaring slightly with anger.

Cheng Qiaobei placed the agreement on the table, "Sign it, take the money, and leave. I’ll take over Jade Jiali."

He borrowed money from Zou Yong specifically to acquire Jade Jiali.

Cheng Xiangheng didn’t want to admit it, but the defeat in front of him was certain. No matter how much face he wanted to save, it couldn’t be salvaged. Moreover, it was better to hand it over to him than to someone else. After all, the group still bore the Cheng name.

"...I admit it, I admit defeat."

Cheng Xiangheng closed his eyes, picked up the pen with a trembling hand, and signed the last document related to Jade Jiali.

He stood up and said to Cheng Qiaobei, "You finally got what you were fighting for."

Cheng Qiaobei replied indifferently, "Your fate was your own making; today is also your problem. As for fighting, I don’t fight with anyone, because I disdain fighting anyone. You didn’t believe me, that’s why I’m here, isn’t it?"

The final question, although lightly asked, carried significant impact.

Cheng Xiangheng’s face turned red, unable to rebut a single word.

Cheng Qiaobei looked around and said, "You can take everything here with you."

After saying this, he turned to leave but was stopped by Cheng Xiangheng.

"Qiaobei."

"!" Cheng Qiaobei paused slightly, his hand on the doorknob.

Cheng Xiangheng looked at his back and said, "Leaving the group to you, I am reassured."

He said nothing in return and walked out the door.

That evening, before the news was announced to the public, Cheng Qiaobei brought the agreement to Chen Ningxi.

"Honey, come here, let me tell you something."

Seeing his calm demeanor and lack of any expression of joy, Chen Ningxi truly believed it was a trivial matter and asked:

"What’s the matter?"

Cheng Qiaobei took her hand to the living room, letting Chen Ningxi sit down comfortably before handing her the signed agreement.

"Take a look."

Chen Ningxi took it, opened it, and saw the project name on the first page, followed by the amount. Her expression froze for half a second before looking up.

"This is no small matter."

Cheng Qiaobei met her gaze calmly, "So, do you support me?"

Chen Ningxi: "..."

She was at a loss for two seconds before saying, "You’ve already signed the agreement, does my opposition matter?"

Cheng Qiaobei: "So you don’t support me?"

"Uh," Chen Ningxi quickly denied, "No, I support you."

Cheng Qiaobei’s eyes softened with a gentle smile, "I knew you would support me."

Chen Ningxi worriedly asked, "But can you handle it all?"

Cheng Qiaobei had already made arrangements and said, "Deng Yan. He manages Eastern First-class, since the inception of this project he’s been here, no one understands Eastern First-class better than him, and I also trust the company in his hands."

Suddenly, Cheng Qiaobei paused for a moment.

He recalled hearing Cheng Xiangheng say the same thing before, suddenly understanding his feelings.

It was with a heart of entrustment that the group was handed over to him, showing unwavering trust in him.

Chen Ningxi asked, "Have you told Deng Yan?"

Cheng Qiaobei said, "Not yet, you’re the first to know."

Chen Ningxi asked in confusion, "Where did you get so much money? Did you do something illegal?"

Cheng Qiaobei said, "Is that how you see me? With three cadre members in the family who are all party members, could my thoughts go astray?"

Chen Ningxi almost reported him, turned him in for treason.

"Then where did you get the money?" Chen Ningxi needed to know the source of the money to feel at ease.

Cheng Qiaobei thought for a moment, then decided to tell the truth, "I borrowed it from Mr. Zou."

Chen Ningxi felt uneasy, "...How much did you borrow?"

Cheng Qiaobei pointed to the agreement on the table, "Isn’t it clearly written there."

"That much? When can you repay it all? What if you can’t repay it?" Chen Ningxi’s eyes widened and she started to worry again.

Cheng Qiaobei placed his hands on her shoulders, "Do you trust me?"

If she hadn’t seen the amount, she would have trusted him, but seeing those digits truly worried Chen Ningxi.

"Just trust me," Cheng Qiaobei smiled warmly.

Expecting Cheng Qiaobei to change Jade Jiali’s name and incorporate it under Eastern First-class, he continued using the original hotel name, and the acquisition of Jade Jiali by Cheng Qiaobei quickly became an explosive news in the industry.

At a routine morning meeting, Cheng Qiaobei announced Deng Yan’s appointment, and the applause said it all.

If you have the ability, you will earn respect and trust from others.

As long as Eastern First-class’s development strictly follows the company’s charter, it is bound to become the premier name card in the hotel industry, and Cheng Qiaobei, arriving at Jade Jiali, stood in the empty office, scenes of working here flashing through his mind like a revolving lantern.

He stood at the floor-to-ceiling window, overlooking the entire city, especially at night, offering the most beautiful cityscape.

Wei Lai knocked on the door and entered, "Mr. Cheng, the office furniture and decorations you needed have been delivered downstairs. The workers will install them today, ready for use tomorrow."

Cheng Qiaobei slightly turned his head, "Thank you for your hard work."

Wei Lai was now pregnant, continuing to work was already taxing. Originally planning to engage a decorating company, but she insisted on handling it herself.

Wei Lai said, "Every office of yours has been handled by me, and this one is no exception."

Through years of working together, they were both teacher and friend in work, and in life, Wei Lai was also a very thoughtful and dependable friend.

Cheng Qiaobei asked her, "How is your office coming along?"

Wei Lai said, "Mine’s already done."

Cheng Qiaobei turned his face, "We both came in at the same time, why does my office need two days to be usable while yours can be used today?"

Wei Lai said, "The former secretary only took away his things, and the office furniture and decorations looked quite new, so I didn’t bother to replace them."

Cheng Qiaobei’s current office was originally Cheng Xiangheng’s. On that day, he had promised to let Cheng Xiangheng take away whatever he wanted, little did he expect that he would practically clear out the whole office.

Wei Lai said, "I’ll confirm with the designer and see if the office can be used by tomorrow."

After some communication, it was confirmed to be usable by three in the afternoon.

Cheng Qiaobei glanced at his watch, "I’ll leave this to you."

After undergoing a second IVF procedure, Chen Ningxi was scheduled to return to the hospital for a blood reexamination today.

Cheng Qiaobei parked the car in front of the power company, watching as Chen Ningxi stepped out.

Once she got into the car, Cheng Qiaobei said, "We have an appointment at ten thirty, need to head over early, parking near the hospital is hard to find."

Chen Ningxi said, "How about parking inside the hospital?"

Cheng Qiaobei said, "This time of day, it’s already full inside."

At the entrance to the hospital parking lot, it turned out just as Cheng Qiaobei said, the sign indicating full capacity was lit.

"Honey, get off here and wait for me, I’ll find a parking spot."

After getting out, standing by the roadside, Cheng Qiaobei’s car just drove away when someone called out to her from behind:

"Ning Xi?"

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