Fated Love With the Billionaire

Although the problems are different, the result is still the same: single.

Chen Ningxi said, "Everyone should have some aspirations, and of course, you should marry someone you like."

"Still stubborn, huh?" Ye Yujun glanced at her and said displeasedly, "Right, right, keep pursuing. When all the good ones are taken, you'll be picking from the leftovers that no one wants. You're so promising."

Chen Ningxi choked, "…Mom, can't you hope for something better for me? How do you know I won't find someone tall, handsome, and considerate?"

"We just saw off one who's tall, handsome, and considerate. He acted so well, but what happened in the end? What use is a man being good-looking when he's got a wandering eye? You need to find someone responsible with good character, like your dad."

Chen Ningxi pouted, "My dad? Oh, only you like that stern type. I don't want to be facing a poker-face all day."

"Hissss... What a way to talk about your dad." Ye Yujun glared at her, "Quick, call your dad and ask if he's coming home for dinner."

Chen Ningxi walked out of the kitchen, "Got it."

Actually, Ye Yujun is also anxious for her daughter, hoping she finds a place to settle down early, but the older she gets, the fewer options she will have—that's an undeniable fact.

Her father was busy with work and did not come home for dinner. Chen Ningxi had dinner with her mother and stayed a while before heading home.

Driving to the riverbank and looking at the vast river, it felt like finally breathing freely.

She didn't love Guo Heming much, but his words before leaving greatly affected her mood.

He was the betrayer, yet it was her fault for not forgiving him, what a refined egoist.

That's why, in a relationship, one shouldn't ignore the uncomfortable details about the other and shouldn't compromise just to accommodate these issues. Even if you reach the step of marriage, it'll end up in a divorce anyway, an unhappy ending.

A person running at night approached, and Chen Ningxi kept walking to herself, passing by the other without paying attention.

"..."

Cheng Qiaobei recognized Chen Ningxi at a glance, but he was wearing a cold mask and hat, making it hard to recognize in the dim light.

Chen Ningxi adjusted her collar, focusing on the cargo ship on the river, without stopping.

Running past tens of meters, the pace slow down, suddenly Cheng Qiaobei turns and runs back towards Chen Ningxi.

The person he'd been avoiding for a week still ended up in a quantum entanglement.

Hearing the footsteps behind, Chen Ningxi instinctively stepped aside, making room on the jogging path.

"Chen Ningxi." Cheng Qiaobei suddenly called out.

"!" Chen Ningxi shuddered, turned her head and saw Cheng Qiaobei pulling down his mask, smiling at her, "What a coincidence."

Chen Ningxi was slightly surprised, someone like Cheng Qiaobei should be busy, "You run at night?"

Cheng Qiaobei walked slowly with her, "If I'm not working overtime and have no social obligations, I come out to exercise."

Walking side by side, Cheng Qiaobei asked, "It's so cold, yet you're out for a walk."

Chen Ningxi couldn't think of a reason and lied, "I ate too much at my mom's, trying to digest."

Her expression didn't seem like someone who ate too much, but Cheng Qiaobei didn't call her out.

"I just finished my run. Let me walk with you, help digest."

"Uh..." Chen Ningxi paused.

Cheng Qiaobei didn't want her to feel awkward, smiled helplessly, "Mainly, I wanted to hitch a ride back with you."

"Oh..." Chen Ningxi didn't want him to notice her emotional state, "I'm almost done too, let's head back."

Cheng Qiaobei lightly stopped her arm, his slender eyes smiling, his handsome face soothing.

"It's okay, let's walk a bit more."

Chen Ningxi always felt a tightness in her chest, walking indeed felt more comfortable.

The two walked along the riverbank without words, Cheng Qiaobei looked at a distant cargo ship, asking, "Where's that ship heading?"

Chen Ningxi replied, "I don't know."

"You're not from here?"

Chen Ningxi with a speechless expression, "Bro, I'm a local, but that's not my ship, how would I know."

Despite her control, Cheng Qiaobei could still feel the suppressed anger coming from her, and sensed she was about to burst.

Trying to get her to vent, Cheng Qiaobei jokingly asked, "What, another heartbreak?"

The question struck a nerve in Chen Ningxi.

She furrowed her brow, "...You got beaten up a lot as a kid, didn't you?"

Cheng Qiaobei laughed, "Haha, you could tell."

Chen Ningxi rolled her eyes at him, "Boring."

"Wait up." Cheng Qiaobei called to her.

He then ran to a nearby stall and bought a cotton candy back for her, handing it over, "Here."

Chen Ningxi lowered her eyes, "Too sweet."

Cheng Qiaobei chuckled, "For the car ride."

Chen Ningxi took it, disdainfully saying, "You are really stingy."

The fluffy sweet cotton candy melted on her tongue, seemingly easing her depressed mood.

"What did Auntie make tasty for you today?" Cheng Qiaobei asked.

Chen Ningxi said, "Pork ribs with green beans, braised prawns, a cola chicken wings, and soup."

Cheng Qiaobei's eyes twinkled with a smile, "Sounds delicious, no wonder you ate a lot, I'm envious."

Reading an envious look on his face, "Don't talk as if Auntie treats you harshly; what's there to envy?"

Cheng Qiaobei smirked ruefully.

"What? Auntie doesn't cook well?" Chen Ningxi asked.

Cheng Qiaobei didn't avoid the question, "Not really, from what I remember, I've never seen her cook, she's busy."

It seemed like the topic was something he didn't enjoy, Chen Ningxi apologized.

"Sorry."

Cheng Qiaobei smiled indifferently, "No need to apologize, it's not your fault."

His casual response made Chen Ningxi breathe easier.

"Actually, I was quite upset just now."

Cheng Qiaobei slowly turned his face, patiently waiting for her to continue.

"My ex went to my mom's, trying to get her to persuade me."

Upon hearing this, Cheng Qiaobei's expression turned subtly mocking of his method, but he didn't voice it.

"What did Auntie say?"

"Actually, I didn't make his actions too clear initially, to save his face, but he forced me to show a video of him cheating, and then my mom kicked him out. On his way out, he still blamed me, claiming it was my fault. For someone who's a lawyer, isn't he shameless?"

Cheng Qiaobei countered, "So you came to the riverside to clear your mind because of him?"

Chen Ningxi helplessly, "Not just because of him, but also my mom, I just broke up, and she's already pushing me to go on arranged dates, as if I'm desperate to get married."

Cheng Qiaobei surveyed her, a pretty girl, what's the rush.

"Why is Auntie in such a hurry to get you married?"

Chen Ningxi said, "She thinks to catch a remarkable one, it's better early, otherwise, you end up picking from leftovers."

"?"

Cheng Qiaobei considering himself, felt a bit accused.

Doubtfully, "…It's not absolute though."

"Sigh." Chen Ningxi sighed, "Let's not talk about this anymore."

Cheng Qiaobei: "..."