Chapter 19 He Only Loves Himself
"Su Nian, in my heart, you are very outstanding." Si Yan's tone suddenly became serious. His knuckle-jointed hand gently rested on the edge of the table, his gaze fixed calmly on her face. "You are simple and kind, but you are more resilient than your peers. You are an outstanding girl."
He gave a wry smile and added, "As for me, I'm so much older than you, I'm afraid I can't keep up with the pace of you young people."
Su Nian's fingers holding the glass suddenly tightened, and the coolness of the wall of the glass rushed up through the palm of her hand, but her heart seemed to be hit hard by something - there was a click, and her rhythm was disrupted.
What he meant by this was... Did Professor Si have a crush on her? She raised her eyes in panic, only to meet his deep gaze. She quickly lowered her head again, her ears turning slightly red.
"If you want to keep this child, you must understand that you are not the only one who can bear the burden. I will also be involved. Of course, I still say that no matter what decision you make, I will take the responsibility."
After saying that, he stretched out his hand to Su Nian, motioning her to stretch out her hand.
Su Nian was just wondering about this sudden action when Si Yan smiled and added, "Don't be nervous, don't hold hands, let me take your pulse.
Su Nian obediently placed her wrist flat on the table. When Si Yan's slender fingers gently touched her pulse, a warmth spread from his fingertips, along her blood vessels, straight to her heart.
She couldn't help but hold her breath and lamented in her heart: It's over, my heartbeat is so fast that it can beat the rhythm of rock music. Could he have diagnosed "sinus tachycardia"?
Si Yan lowered his eyes and focused on feeling the pulse, his expression serious and gentle.
After a while, he released her hand, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, a smile in his eyes: "The pulse is stable, you and the child are both healthy. It seems that the little one is calmer than you, and was not affected by your rapid heartbeat."
In fact, Si Yan had just diagnosed Su Nian with a slight deficiency of qi and blood. It was probably because the girl had been under a lot of pressure recently and had poor appetite and sleep. Let's wait until she goes to the hospital for a detailed examination.
When Su Nian heard this, her nervous heart relaxed instantly. She looked up at Si Yan, and it seemed as if pink bubbles were floating in the air.
Si Yan said softly, "We still need to go to the hospital for a detailed B-ultrasound examination. I can arrange this."
Su Nian couldn't help but curl the corners of his lips and nodded.
At this time, the waiter brought the meal. The iron plate steak was sizzling and steaming, and the aroma of black pepper sauce mixed with the richness of cream of mushroom soup spread.
Si Yan first pushed the white porcelain bowl of soup in front of her, then used a knife and fork to cut two asparagus spears from his plate and gently placed them next to her salad: "Eat more."
Su Nian gently stroked her belly. Ever since she took the pregnancy-maintaining medicine prescribed by Professor Si, she had not been tormented again. This must be a sensible baby.
She picked up a piece of steak with a fork and put it into her mouth. The meat was medium-rare, tender and juicy, and the temperature was just right, not too hot. Somehow, her eyes suddenly felt a little hot.
Su Nian paused as her eyes accidentally swept across the booth not far away. What a narrow road the enemy meets - Li Yuan was having a pleasant conversation with a man in a suit and tie.
Su Nian quickly looked away, not wanting to look any longer.
Li Yuan met with the client to discuss cooperation and sign a contract. He prepared sufficient materials and brought all the award-winning designs he and Su Nian had worked on together for the client to review.
Finally, the deal was signed successfully. After watching the client leave, Li Yuan lowered his head to sort out the documents and stood up to leave.
When he turned around, he saw Su Nian. He was stunned at first, and his eyes lingered briefly on Si Yan across from him. There was surprise, inquiry, and a subtle hint of vigilance in his eyes.
His next step was to take the order contract and coax Su Nian, and after she forgives him, he would let her complete the design order.
After all, he knew in his heart that Su Nian's talent was superior to his. Those award-winning designs were said to be completed by them together, but in fact, Su Nian had completed most of them, and he only made slight changes.
For this design order that had just been signed, the client had seen the award-winning designs of Su Nian and himself, and decided to test the waters and try to cooperate with their new company.
I didn't expect to meet Su Nian right after signing the contract.
Li Yuan quickly withdrew his gaze and walked straight towards this side, his tone filled with familiar intimacy: "Niannian, what a coincidence!"
He raised the document in his hand, and the edges of the paper were slightly wrinkled. "The studio is going according to our original plan and will be on track soon. Look, the order we just negotiated." He paused and looked at Su Nian earnestly. "Niannian, come back to me, let's do the design together, okay?"
Si Yan was sitting opposite him. Su Nian didn't want to be too blunt, so she just politely shook her head and said in a soft but firm voice, "I won't participate. I wish the studio good business."
"Niannian, you've really changed." Li Yuan's voice sank. He noticed the curious looks from the diners around him, realized that the occasion was inappropriate, and subconsciously lowered his voice.
His gaze swept towards Si Yan again inquiringly, as if searching for some answer. After a pause, he said, "I hope you can think about it again. I'll talk to you next time." After that, he turned around and walked out quickly, a look of unwillingness in his back.
Su Nian looked at Si Yan worriedly, wondering how to explain it to him.
"Is this the boy who won the award with you?" Si Yan looked into Su Nian's eyes and asked casually.
Su Nian was stunned for a moment, then realized that he must have seen her circle of friends: "Yeah. He and I have done design together before."
"It seems like he likes you?" Si Yan's eyes fell on her face with a subtle seriousness.
"Wrong," Su Nian shook his head without hesitation, his tone indifferent, "He only likes himself."
Somehow, Si Yan's tense heartstrings suddenly relaxed a little. Like a lake touched by a spring breeze, the once taut ice layer quietly cracked, and the water beneath quietly rippled, making even his breathing lighter.
He didn't ask any more questions, but the look in his eyes softened noticeably, as if a layer of moonlight had fallen on them, and he said softly, "Eat more, the steak is getting cold.
Ms. Su Hong arrived at the tailor shop. Although she appeared calm on the surface about what happened last night, she felt extremely upset inside.
As soon as she closed her eyes, she thought of her daughter's red eyes and the child who appeared suddenly. Her heart felt like it was being gripped by an invisible hand, and it ached and dulled.
She was so scared - afraid that her daughter would repeat her mistakes.
She was forced to break up by his parents, and only discovered she was pregnant after the breakup. She gritted her teeth and gave birth to Su Nian alone, stubbornly severing all ties. The suffering she had endured over the years, the cold stares she had received, were like fine needles, piercing the deepest part of her memory.
In this world, how many good girls have ruined their careers, their futures, and even their lives because of getting pregnant before marriage? She didn't dare to think about how difficult it would be for Su Nian if she really took this path.
She didn't blame her daughter. The thought of how frightened she'd been for so long, not even daring to tell her own mother, pierced her heart. How much of a grievance must one have felt to keep such a serious matter to oneself?
The matter is done, it’s too late to say anything now, we can only solve it properly.
Today was the weekend, and Zhang Qiuyan was off, leaving Ah Fen alone in the shop sorting fabrics. Su Hong's worried look couldn't be hidden from this sister she'd spent more than a decade with.
Ah Fen put down her work and came over with a cup of hot tea. "Sister Hong, are you okay? You looked listless all morning."
Su Hong raised her head, forced a smile, and took the teacup. The heat blurred the red bloodshot in her eyes. "Nothing, I just didn't sleep well last night."
She avoided Afen's inquiring gaze, lowered her head, picked up the scissors, and cut the thread with a click, as if she wanted to cut off all the surging thoughts in her heart into the fabric.
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