EbonyPeach

The Morandi color palette refers to colors with low saturation and a muted, smoky feel.
Chen Ningxi, who usually seems untouched by worldly concerns, finds herself unexpectedly moved upon meeting Cheng Qiaobei, who embodies the Morandi hues.
At their first meeting, Cheng Qiaobei is in a subordinate position, striving to meet the demands of Chen Ningxi’s client role.
Three days later, they meet again when Cheng Qiaobei is inspecting a hotel and Chen Ningxi, a VIP client, calls to make a complaint that goes directly to his office.
Two weeks later, a newly built chain hotel urgently requires electric equipment installation approval, and the responsible person is Chen Ningxi.
Cheng Qiaobei visits her for negotiations but gets caught in the middle of Chen Ningxi’s blind date, and weighing his options, he lets himself be used as a temporary shield to deflect the matchmaker.
With a glance, they fulfill each other's needs—he gets the approval, and she avoids matchmaking.
In the charade of their fake relationship, they end up truly connecting. He gets drunk, she listens earnestly; he's busy, she remains focused on her work.
He does not intrude on her, and she does not disturb him. Chen Ningxi realizes she might have found someone easy to get along with and never tires of.
Regarding love, Chen Ningxi has the ability to both love deeply and restrain herself. In terms of career, Cheng Qiaobei has the capability to conjure miracles and rise again from setbacks.
As for them, they are a couple wandering within the hues of the Morandi palette.

Fated Love With the Billionaire

Yin Yihui saw that Cheng Qiaobei's attitude was softening, and it was clear he also had grievances against Cheng Xiangheng's actions. If he could grasp Cheng's weakness, he could use him to achieve his goal.  


"Qiaobei, listen, there is no overnight feud between father and son. Apologize to your dad tomorrow. Once his anger subsides, a few of us old folks can say some good things for you, and you can come back. What's yours is yours. What you're supposed to manage, you will still manage. As for everything else, you're all one family, so don't be too calculative."  


These words, seemingly meant as reconciliation, were actually adding fuel to the fire. He deliberately wanted to spark Cheng Qiaobei's rebellious mindset. Once resentment was born, it wouldn't easily fade away.  


If Cheng Qiaobei wanted to rise to power, the only ones he could rely on were them.  


In the end, it all came down to a psychological game.   


Chapter 172: Green Tea