Fated Love With the Billionaire-Chapter 112 What Tricks to Play

In nearly twenty days overseas, Cheng Qiaobei had mastered the entire operational system of each of Jade Jiali’s chain hotels, and he had conducted internal investigations on the managers of the hotels. He prepared a report on the problems discovered and how to rectify them, ready to submit it to Cheng Xiangheng the next day.

As for how to handle it, that was not his concern anymore.

But considering that one was his wife and the other was a brother he had risked his life for, it would be difficult for anyone to deal with.

Cheng Qiaobei’s return to the country hadn’t even waited for the plane to land before the news had already spread to the company. Everyone knew the purpose of his visit, and two individuals in particular couldn’t sit still.

One was Zheng Rongxi, and the other was Chairman Xu Yunheng, who had completely fallen out with Cheng Qiaobei over the matter of Xu Gao.

Overseas, three of the hotels were under Zheng Rongxi’s name, while two were managed by Xu Yunheng. When Cheng was in Melbourne, he found that the fired Xu Gao had been sent there by Xu Yunheng to a hotel. They had crossed paths several times, and it was clear that Xu Gao had gotten smarter this time, cooperating much more evidently. As for his issues, he still couldn’t escape the problem of having sticky fingers.

Xu Gao was fully aware, and Cheng Qiaobei was about to see how Xu Yunheng intended to save Xu Gao this time.

Compared to Zheng Rongxi’s poor management, Xu Yunheng was more afraid of what Cheng Qiaobei had.

Zheng Rongxi believed that pulling Xu Yunheng into the scheme was her way of outsmarting him, little knowing that Xu Yunheng was eager to be dragged into the water. This was Xu Yunheng’s real cleverness.

The two who got wind of the situation stopped Cheng Qiaobei just as he stepped out of the elevator, seeing them appear, which was within Cheng Qiaobei’s expectations.

He calmly glanced at the two and nodded, saying, "Chairman Zheng, Chairman Xu, were you two waiting for me?"

Zheng Rongxi smiled warmly and said with concern, "Qiaobei, you’ve worked hard on this business trip. Your father went to a meeting, and I don’t know when it will end. You should come to my place first for a while. Siluo brought me some excellent coffee yesterday; you should try it, it tastes very good."

Xu Yunheng followed with flattery, "Oh, did Siluo bring it? Then it must be good. I’ll also have to try it, thanks to CEO Cheng."

"Well, that sounds great. Chairman Xu, join us," echoed Zheng Rongxi, "Let’s go."

Cheng Qiaobei didn’t move a muscle. The two about to leave shot each other a silent glance, their expressions awkward.

Watching them act so earnestly, it was both ironic and amusing.

If anyone hated to see him the most and hated him, it would be these two. Now they actually wanted to have coffee with him; you’d say they were like weasels wishing a happy new year to chickens—certainly up to no good.

Despite Zheng Rongxi putting up with her inner discomfort, to prevent him from exposing what he had, she had no choice but to grin and play the role of a concerned elder.

"Come on, Qiaobei, Aunt will make you a cup. Your father even says my coffee’s good." Zheng Rongxi reached to pull Cheng Qiaobei’s arm, the latter dodged, and as she grasped at nothing, the smile on her face looked more pained than joyful, "Hehe..."

Being someone so concerned about face, how could she let Xu Yunheng see her make a fool of herself?

Xu Yunheng cleared his throat, quickly averting his gaze; he also knew Zheng Rongxi was prideful and pretended not to see anything.

"Qiaobei," Xu Yunheng also stepped forward playing mediator, taking up the mantle of elder, "It’s been a while since the two of us had a chat. We’ve had some misunderstandings before; let’s use today’s opportunity to clear the air, what do you say?"

If something seems off, there must be something off!

Today’s situation was unlike their usual demeanor. One wanted to make him coffee, and the other wanted to chat. If Cheng Qiaobei truly believed their nonsense, then he’d have lived in vain.

He also played the "playing dumb to catch the devil" part, politely nodding, smiling as he declined, "The coffee Siluo brought must be excellent. I’ve heard of Chairman Zheng’s skills from Mr. Cheng. He’s mentioned your coffee is the best. Chairman Xu, you jest. There’s no misunderstanding between us, it’s all business. I have no personal grievances, and you shouldn’t take it to heart either; what’s past is past, after all, we’re all for the company’s good.

It’s okay if Mr. Cheng is in a meeting; I’ll wait for him in his office.

Sorry to disturb you both."

With these words, Cheng Qiaobei bypassed the two and strode towards Cheng Xiangheng’s office.

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Seeing this, the two were anxious, exchanged a glance, and Zheng Rongxi furrowed her brow saying, "Hurry up and chase him, what are you dawdling for."

Xu Yunheng quickened his pace to catch up, "CEO Cheng, CEO Cheng..."

"Qiaobei, Qiaobei." Zheng Rongxi hurriedly ran in front of Cheng Qiaobei, grabbing his suit, slightly panting as she said, "Cheng Qiaobei, you can’t take those things to see your father."

Xu Yunheng gave her a look, quietly indicating with a gaze, and Zheng Rongxi, realizing she misspoke, pursed her lips and, feeling guilty, dared not say more.

Xu Yunheng stepped forward, looked around, saw no one, and said in a friendly tone, "Qiaobei, let’s find a place with no one around, any conditions you have, feel free to ask. Just as long as you don’t hand what you have over to Mr. Cheng."

Cheng Qiaobei had no desire to be mixed up with them, let alone, he had promised Cheng Xiangheng to resolve the overseas company’s issues. This overseas trip was a test by Cheng Xiangheng, and if he didn’t handle it well, Cheng Xiangheng wouldn’t attend his wedding with Chen Ningxi.

Cheng Qiaobei furrowed his brow, trying to pull back his arm but couldn’t free himself from Zheng Rongxi. He glanced back down the corridor and solemnly said, "Chairman Zheng, this is a public area, holding me like this, it would easily be seen by other employees and not look good."

Zheng Rongxi disregarded the notion, steadied her breath, and said, "Qiaobei, let’s first find a conference room where no one’s around, sit down and talk slowly, alright?"

Xu Yunheng quickly said, "There’s an empty office just ahead."

He made a move to pull Cheng Qiaobei over there, but the latter stood planted steadfastly.

Clearly, Cheng Qiaobei had no intention of sitting down for a proper talk.

Zheng Rongxi thought long and hard, abandoning concern for her dignity, speaking to Cheng Qiaobei in the tone of an elder, "At home, you at least call me Aunt; I consider myself an elder. Don’t you listen to your elders? Did your mother raise you this way?"

Mentioning Ding Yuan, Cheng Qiaobei clenched the hand hanging by his side so tightly that his knuckles whitened.

Noticing his adverse expression, Xu Yunheng hurriedly intervened, diverting the topic, "Qiaobei, listen to me. We can discuss some things together; we won’t make it difficult for you. We’re all for finding a flexible solution, and your aunt meant no harm; she’s just worried. Don’t take it to heart; trust me, I wouldn’t deceive you. Let’s go to the office in front, finish our conversation, and then you decide whether or not to give what you have to Mr. Cheng. Does that sound alright?"

Zheng Rongxi also regretted her earlier words but seeing his face reminded her of Ding Yuan. He looked exactly the same as that temptress, reminding her of the humiliation she suffered from Ding Yuan back then.

Picking up on the look from Xu Yunheng, motioning her to consider the bigger picture, not to let small grievances hinder significant matters.

The immediate benefit was paramount; Zheng Rongxi quelled her anger, forced a smile, softening her tone, and apologetically said, "Qiaobei, are you still upset with me? After all, we are a family. Like Chairman Xu said, let’s first go to the office and talk things over in a peaceful manner. I’ll also explain the overseas hotel matters to you; if you find anything wrong with what I say, you can leave at any time and give what you have to your father. Does that sound fine?"

Cheng Qiaobei intended to see what tricks the two would play.

Xu Yunheng evidently noticed that Cheng Qiaobei’s attitude had softened, quickly laughed, guiding him towards the office ahead.

Chattering as they walked, "Qiaobei, from the day you started at the company, wasn’t I the first one to step forward and support your joining the company? Recall back, when so many shareholders opposed it, I supported you alongside your father. Could I have truly been wary of you, being the first to agree to let you in the company? Isn’t that so?"

Cheng Qiaobei was silent for a moment. Indeed, he had been the first shareholder to support him back then.