Chapter 50 Pregnancy does not affect work

At this moment in Chen's Clothing Company, Fang Shuo hung up the phone and turned to look at Chen Ran: "Mr. Chen, Miss Su said she wants to reconsider it."

Chen Ran opened his eyes, and a barely perceptible smile appeared on the corner of his mouth: "It's okay, I'll wait for her reply."

"By the way, Mr. Chen," Fang Shuo continued, "the colonoscopy is scheduled for the morning of the day after tomorrow."

"Okay," Chen Ran said, "Before that, it's better to let her come to the company." He had to see Su Nian in person, even if it was just to see if she was doing well now, so that he could feel at ease.

Chen Ran looked out the floor-to-ceiling window. The skyline of Jiangcheng was looming under the clouds, just like the vague and hot longing in his heart when he first arrived in this city.

In the end, Su Nian took the initiative to call Assistant Fang and made an appointment to meet at Chen's Clothing Company at ten o'clock the next morning.

Fang Shuo secretly breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that this couldn't be better.

Su Nian regarded this interview as a top priority and prepared a thick stack of materials, which contained all her award-winning designs and related manuscripts.

The next morning, Su Nian dressed up carefully and arrived at Chen's Clothing Company with a file bag full of information, feeling a bit nervous and expectant. Fang Shuo welcomed her into Chen Ran's office.

As soon as Su Nian entered the room, she saw Chen Ran sitting behind the desk, and her heart was in a state of panic.

When Chen Ran saw her, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, but he quickly regained his calm demeanor.

"Ms. Su, please sit down." Chen Ran stood up and poured her a glass of water.

Su Nian took the water cup, and the coolness of her fingertips helped her calm down a bit. Mr. Chen looked younger than she had expected. There was no trace of alienation between his eyebrows and eyes, but rather a gentle and approachable demeanor. This was her first impression of Chen Ran.

After taking his seat, he began to systematically introduce his design concepts and award-winning works. Chen Ran listened attentively, occasionally raising some professional questions, which Su Nian answered one by one.

During the conversation, Su Nian gradually relaxed, and Chen Ran was also attracted by her talent and confidence.

Unconsciously, a long time passed. Finally, Chen Ran smiled and said, "Ms. Su, your design is very creative. I look forward to working with you."

Su Nian was delighted, but then she remembered something and bit her lip. "Mr. Chen, I have something else to explain." Her voice was as light as a feather. "I'm a senior in college now, and I'm... married." She paused for a second, her fingertips unconsciously stroking her still-flat belly. "And I'm three months pregnant. I'm afraid... I'm afraid this doesn't quite meet your company's requirements, right?"

Chen Ran's hand holding the water cup paused almost imperceptibly. He looked at Su Nian, and the warmth that had just been ignited by her talent seemed to be instantly drenched by a glass of ice water. His heart seemed to be clenched by something, and it was stuffy and painful.

This child hasn't even graduated from college yet... I've reluctantly accepted the idea of ​​marriage, so how... how come she's pregnant?

These words kept bouncing around in his head, making his temples throb.

At her age, she should be staying up late in the classroom for her graduation project and cheering for her dreams backstage at the show, instead of being tied down by marriage and children.

Chen Ran's vague impression of Si Yan, that "it would be nice for his daughter to spend her life with a man like him", was now completely shattered.

He couldn't help but wonder, what on earth had that guy done to make Su Nian make such a decision so early, even though she hadn't even left the school? Was he really sincere to her, or...

Chen Ran lowered his eyes to hide the emotions surging in his eyes - shock, heartache, and a hint of anger that he himself was not even aware of.

Su Nian looked at the complicated expression that passed across Director Chen's face, and her heart sank little by little - it was over. She was afraid that no company would be willing to hire a pregnant woman, and the seemingly kind Director Chen would probably be no exception.

She twisted the corner of her clothes unconsciously with her fingertips, and the courage she had finally mustered was being eroded bit by bit by anxiety.

Chen Ran's Adam's apple rolled. When he looked up again, his face had returned to its usual calmness, but there was a subtle hoarseness in his voice: "These... will not affect our cooperation."

Having said that, he felt like a stone was pressing on his heart when he saw the shy and uneasy expression on Su Nian's face.

As a father, he had been absent for so many years, and now when he met his father for the first time, he heard such news.

It turns out that whether she is living a good life or not cannot be assured by just taking a look.

Su Nian was stunned, her eyes filled with disbelief. Doesn't this have any impact? When did it become so easy for college students to find jobs? She clutched the corner of her clothes and asked tentatively, "Mr. Chen... Mr. Chen, can I... really come to work for your company?"

"Well, given your situation, there's no hard and fast requirement to work in the office. You can be responsible for a project and complete it from home. The salary and benefits are the same as other designers hired by the company. As for the start time, you can wait until school starts and arrange your school affairs first."

Su Nian suppressed the ecstasy in her heart, her voice trembling a little: "Thank you, Mr. Chen! But... I need to discuss this with my family."

"It's my duty." Chen Ran responded gently.

After Su Nian left, Chen Ran stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window for a long time without moving.

The result of Su Nian's interview with Chen's Clothing Company was beyond everyone's expectations.

Especially Su Hong, her eyes widened when she heard the news. She never thought that a pregnant woman could be favored by Chen's Clothing Company.

Can you work from home? Just based on this point, Su Hong and Si Yan both felt that Su Nian's job was acceptable.