Fated Love With the Billionaire
Chapter 70 Morality and Bottom Line

Chapter 70: Chapter 70 Morality and Bottom Line

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Cheng Qiaobei had a solemn expression on his face as Chen Ningxi turned down the volume of the television, "Go ahead, what’s the matter?"

Cheng Qiaobei held the cup with both hands, his face hesitant. On the way home, he had rehearsed countless times on how to start this conversation, yet he found himself cautious and indecisive in front of her.

Perhaps, this was the fear of losing someone dear.

"Cheng Qiaobei," Chen Ningxi called to him.

He looked up and gazed directly at her, "Ning Xi, there might be things about me that you don’t know yet."

"Cheng Qiaobei, just say what you need to say. Being hesitant isn’t like you. Besides, you said it yourself, we need to be honest with each other, there’s nothing we can’t talk about." Chen Ningxi moved over, "Is it about you or another woman?"

"Heh..." Cheng Qiaobei chuckled and shook his head. "You misunderstand. It’s not about another woman, it’s about me, my family background."

Chen Ningxi frowned, unclear about what problems there could be with his family background.

Cheng Qiaobei took a deep breath, looked into Chen Ningxi’s eyes, and said, "I... I am not my father’s legitimate child."

Chen Ningxi blinked, slowly realizing his meaning.

"You, then now with Auntie, no wait," Chen Ningxi said, "I heard Mr. Cheng only has one son."

Cheng Qiaobei replied, "His legitimate child is a daughter. As an illegitimate child, I am his only son."

Saying it wasn’t surprising would be a lie, though she had heard of people having another family with older children, it had never been someone as close to her as Cheng Qiaobei.

"Do you and Auntie live with your father?" Chen Ningxi asked.

Cheng Qiaobei said, "Not together. His wife doesn’t allow us to appear before her. Other than work-related interactions, we rarely meet privately, and I can only see him if he calls me first."

"..." Chen Ningxi finally realized the hidden emotions in Cheng Qiaobei’s eyes when he had watched her interact with her family before; it was envy and longing.

"You are telling me this now because you’re worried my parents might mind?" Chen Ningxi asked bluntly.

Cheng Qiaobei nodded, "Given my complicated family situation, it’s better to tell you in advance. Telling you early is more responsible. If your parents disapprove because of my family situation, I don’t want you to be caught in a difficult position."

Chen Ningxi was a bit angry, "Do you mean, if my parents disagree, you’ll break up with me?"

Cheng Qiaobei gripped the cup tightly, "That’s not what I meant."

Chen Ningxi: "Then what do you mean? I think my comprehension is fine. Based on what you just said, the conclusion is that if my parents mind your family background, you believe there’s no future for us.

So, you wanted to clear things before meeting my parents. If things truly don’t work out, you wouldn’t meet them. We could continue this ambiguous relationship till one day something happens when we’re drunk, is that what you mean?"

This was classic behavior of a scoundrel.

Hearing her misunderstanding, Cheng Qiaobei put down the cup, sat beside Chen Ningxi, and patiently explained:

"Listen to me, it’s absolutely not what you just said."

Chen Ningxi lowered her eyes. No matter what Cheng Qiaobei said, she only trusted what she heard and saw.

Cheng Qiaobei held Chen Ningxi’s hand, but she pulled away, turning her back to him.

Cheng Qiaobei: "Ning Xi, I have never felt uneasy about my background; I’ve never felt inferior. But since being with you, you’re so perfect, and your family is wonderful too. I started thinking about the future, pondering whether our family backgrounds are compatible despite the term ’compatible’ never having crossed my mind before. For you, I couldn’t help but think about it.

Would your family accept a child born from an affair? I don’t have the right to blame my mother; I know she made a moral mistake. But as a son, I have no right to criticize her like others do.

But you must have the right to know the whole story.

I’ve thought about what it would be like if your parents disapproved. I’ve planned for the worst, which is merely to persuade you to break up with me. No matter what they say, as long as you tell me, Cheng Qiaobei, I can’t be without you, I will absolutely not let go.

I will do whatever it takes to earn your parents’ approval. Even if it takes begging, I am willing to try.

But if you mind, and think we’re not suitable, then I have no choice.

The obligation to tell is mine, but the choice is yours."

Chen Ningxi’s eyes slightly shifted, the factor of family background, her mother did insist on. She required the family to be complete, with both parents healthy. She believed that if her parents’ marriage wasn’t complete, it would affect their children’s view on marriage.

"Ning Xi, this is the last secret I have."

Chen Ningxi turned her face, seeing his sincere eyes, but if she were to tell her mother now that Cheng Qiaobei’s mother was a mistress, her mother would likely not accept Cheng Qiaobei.

"Ning Xi, there are still three days until Friday. You can think it over before giving me an answer."

Chen Ningxi felt very troubled. If Guo Heming was betrayal, then Cheng Qiaobei was an unsolvable dead end.

"Have some water." He handed the cup to her.

Being with him, she could feel a profound connection of souls, peace and relaxation, but could she challenge her parents’ Bottom Line for this tranquility?

In truth, Chen Ningxi already knew the answer without needing to ask.

Her mother would absolutely forbid her from getting involved with such a family, let alone having in-laws who cannot stand on a pedestal. The potential risk to her father’s reputation is something she cared about more than anyone else.

Chen Ningxi said, "I do need to think it over."

Upon hearing this, Cheng Qiaobei’s heart sank to the bottom.

He seemed to foresee an impending abandonment.

"Alright, I respect all your choices." Cheng Qiaobei stood up, "It’s late, I should leave."

Chen Ningxi saw him to the doorway, her expression heavy, "Are you going home, or going back to Zhoushan this late?"

He was not in the right state to drive at night. Chen Ningxi’s decision impacted him.

"Going home."

Cheng Qiaobei straightened up, noticing her worried expression, gently tucking her hair behind her ear, and warmly comforting her,

"Don’t stress yourself out. You’re doing great, and just choose what feels right for you. I’ll always be on your side, supporting you. It’s nothing big, don’t frown, it doesn’t look good on you."

Chen Ningxi was amused by him, "Got it, go on back."

She stood by the window, watching his figure move further away and disappear into the night, then she turned her gaze afar.

Being asked to choose, it was a hard choice to make.

People should never make permanent decisions based on fleeting emotions.

Cheng Qiaobei’s family situation was a real obstacle, and her parents’ first criterion for choosing a partner was unshakable.

It was a tough choice between morality and Bottom Line.