Fated Love With the Billionaire-Chapter 10 - Accompanying You on a Walk

Although the questions were different, the result was still being single.

Chen Ningxi said, "People have got to have some ambitions, right? Of course marriage should be with someone you like."

"You're still being stubborn," Ye Yujun glanced at her, speaking irritably, "Sure, sure, you keep pursuing slowly, and when all the good ones are taken, you can choose the tallest among the shorties, picking someone others don't want. You've really got ambition."

Chen Ningxi was at a loss for words, "...Mom, can't you ever hope for something good for me? How do you know I'm not going to find someone tall, handsome, and considerate in the future?"

"Didn't we just let go of someone tall, handsome, and considerate? He acted so well, and how did that turn out? What good is a man being good-looking if he's also full of crafty designs? You need to find someone responsible, with a good character, like your dad."

Chen Ningxi pouted, "My dad? Oh, only you like that serious type. I don't want to face a poker face every day."

"Hiss... how can you speak about your dad like that," Ye Yujun glared at her, "Hurry up, call your dad and ask if he's coming back for dinner."

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

Actually, Ye Yujun was also anxious for her daughter, wanting her to settle down soon. But the older you get, the fewer choices you have; that's an indisputable fact.

Her father was busy at work and didn't come home for dinner. Chen Ningxi kept her mother company for dinner and stayed a while before heading home.

She drove to the river, staring at the vast waters, as if finally finding a place to breathe.

She didn't love Guo Heming much, but the words he said when leaving greatly affected her mood.

He was the one who cheated, but not forgiving him was somehow her fault. Truly a refined egoist.

So when dating, you can't ignore the details about someone that make you uncomfortable. You shouldn't compromise to accommodate these details because even if you make it to marriage, it will likely end in divorce, parting unhappily.

A jogger approached from the front, but Chen Ningxi continued walking slowly, seemingly not paying attention as they passed each other.

"..."

Cheng Qiaobei recognized Chen Ningxi instantly, but wearing a warm mask and hat, it was hard to recognize in the dark.

Chen Ningxi pulled her collar tighter, eyes fixated on the freighter on the river, not slowing her pace.

After the person ran more than ten meters ahead, their pace slowed, and suddenly Cheng Qiaobei turned and went after Chen Ningxi.

After a week of avoidance, quantum entanglement still occurred.

Hearing footsteps coming from behind, Chen Ningxi instinctively moved aside, making room on the jogging path.

"Chen Ningxi," Cheng Qiaobei suddenly called out.

"!" Chen Ningxi was startled. She turned back to see Cheng Qiaobei lowering his mask and smiling at her, "What a coincidence."

Chen Ningxi was a little surprised, someone like Cheng Qiaobei should be busy, "You actually go for night runs?"

Cheng Qiaobei slowed down with her steps, "Without overtime or social engagements, I'll come out to exercise."

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Walking side by side, Cheng Qiaobei asked, "In this cold weather, you're out walking."

Chen Ningxi couldn't think of a reason, so she lied, "I ate too much at my mom's, taking a walk to digest."

Her earlier expression didn't look like she'd overeaten, but Cheng Qiaobei didn't expose her lie.

"I just finished running, let's walk together, digest."

"Uh..." Chen Ningxi was taken aback.

Not wanting her to feel awkward, Cheng Qiaobei smiled helplessly, "Mainly, I want to hitch a ride home with you."

"Oh..." Chen Ningxi didn't want him to notice her off mood, "I've almost finished too, let's head back."

Cheng Qiaobei gently held her arm, a smile healing on his handsome face, long eyes curving.

"No problem, let's keep walking."

Chen Ningxi felt a pressing heaviness in her chest; walking indeed seemed to relieve it a little.

Silently, the two of them strolled along the riverside. Cheng Qiaobei looked at the distant freighter and asked, "Which way is the ship headed?"

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

"Aren't you local?"

Chen Ningxi looked at him speechlessly, "Dude, I'm local, but that ship's not mine. How would I know?"

Although she tried to hold back her emotions, Cheng Qiaobei still sensed the suppressed anger from her, feeling she was about to explode.

Trying to help her vent, Cheng Qiaobei joked,

"How, did you have another breakup?"

The question was like a spark igniting the fuse in Chen Ningxi's heart.

She furrowed her brow, "...Did you get beaten a lot as a kid?"

Cheng Qiaobei laughed, "Haha, you figured it out."

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

"Wait up," Cheng Qiaobei called after her.

Cheng Qiaobei jogged to a nearby stall, bought a cotton candy, and handed it to Chen Ningxi, "Here."

Chen Ningxi looked down, "It's too sweet."

Cheng Qiaobei chuckled, "For the ride."

Chen Ningxi accepted it, disdainful, "You really are stingy."

The fluffy, sweet cotton candy melted on her tongue, and the depressed mood seemed relieved by that bit of sweetness.

"What delicious food did Auntie make for you?" Cheng Qiaobei asked.

Chen Ningxi said, "Braised ribs with beans, oil-braised prawns, plus some cola chicken wings and soup."

Cheng Qiaobei smiled, lowering his eyes, "Sounds delicious. No wonder you were full, I'm envious."

Seeing his look of longing on his face, "Don't make it sound like Auntie mistreats you, what's to envy?"

Cheng Qiaobei curved his lips self-mockingly.

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

Cheng Qiaobei didn't avoid the question, "Not really. Since remembering, I haven't seen her cook. She's busy."

As if touching on an unwelcome topic, Chen Ningxi apologized.

"Sorry."

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

His casual reply made Chen Ningxi's breathing even smoother.

"Actually, I was quite annoyed just now."

Cheng Qiaobei slowly turned his face, patiently waiting for her next words.

"My ex-boyfriend went to my mom to have her persuade me."

Hearing this, Cheng Qiaobei's expression was subtle, mocking his approach inwardly but not voicing it.

"How did Auntie respond?"

"Actually, at first, I didn't explain his actions clearly, leaving him some dignity. With no choice but to push me, I had to show the video of him cheating, and then my mom kicked him out. He even blamed me when leaving, you'd think as a lawyer, he'd have more shame."

Cheng Qiaobei asked in return, "So you came to the riverbank at night to relax because of him?"

Chen Ningxi was helpless, "Not entirely because of him, also my mom. I just broke up, and she's urging me to blind date. People might think I'm desperate to marry."

Cheng Qiaobei looked her up and down, such a pretty girl, what's the rush?

"Why is Auntie in a hurry to push you to marry?"

Chen Ningxi said, "She believes to find someone outstanding, you must start early, or you'll just be picking leftovers."

"?"

It reminded Cheng Qiaobei of himself, feeling this cast a broad, exaggerated judgment.

Full of skepticism, he said, "...That's not absolute."

"Sigh," Chen Ningxi sighed, "Forget it, let's not talk about it."

Cheng Qiaobei: "..."