Chapter 87 There must be something going on with this Uncle Chen...
In just two weeks at Chen's, Su Nian already had her own clients, which gave her great confidence!
This client originally belonged to Zhang Yue's team. Last time, she tried her best to put the blame on Su Nian but failed. Instead, she "lost" the client. It can be said that she "shot herself in the foot".
This incident made her lose face in the company. In the past two days, Zhang Yue seemed to have restrained his edge and kept a low profile.
But Su Nian knew clearly in her heart: this person might be planning some "evil trick" in the dark, so she must be extremely alert and guard against the "sequel to the palace fight".
Today is Friday, and Si Yan can't pick her up from get off work.
After the new school year began, his research group would hold concentrated discussions on the project progress every Friday afternoon, which often lasted until the evening.
This time, Si Yan called a car for her in advance. As usual, Su Nian planned to go to Su Hong's tailor shop for dinner and share her joy at work.
When she arrived at the tailor shop, Afen was busy serving customers.
Su Nian turned into the small kitchen as if he knew the place well, but saw that the stove was deserted and there was no sign of any fire.
She had just come out of the kitchen when a customer in the store pushed the door open and left.
"Auntie Fen, isn't the store preparing dinner today?" Su Nian was a little confused.
"Oh, Nian Nian, your mother didn't have time to tell you that you should come home for dinner next time." Afen explained while wiping the table.
"What about you?" Su Nian subconsciously became concerned about Aunt Fen.
"It's all because of me," Ah Fen sighed and smiled. "Zihao is starting his senior year this semester. I want him to eat more nutritious food, so I have to go home early every day to cook and bring it over. I eat there and then come back to the shop to work for a while before going back. That's why we don't use the stove in the small kitchen."
"So that's how it is. Aunt Fen, you've worked hard. I'll go home for dinner, and you shouldn't be busy too late." Su Nian reminded her, sighing inwardly: Senior year of high school is really a state of national preparation!
It was only a few minutes' walk from the tailor shop to home, and Su Nian walked slowly, humming a little tune.
But the moment she opened the door, she froze - in her own kitchen, Mr. Chen, who could make out a PowerPoint presentation at the company, was wearing a floral apron and helping her mother. His skill almost made Su Nian drop her jaw in shock.
Holy crap, what kind of magical realism plot is this? Is "The Overbearing CEO Falls in Love with Me: The Master Chef" live?!
Su Nian frantically scrolled through the comments in her mind, "This isn't Mr. Chen, this is 'Chen·New Oriental Outstanding Graduate·Ran'!" "This apron... actually suits him a little bit?" "Did my mom get some hidden script?!"
On the surface, she was as well-behaved as a quail. She calmed herself down, walked to the kitchen door, and greeted the two busy people, "Mom, Hello Uncle Chen...
——This person has appeared in my own kitchen, I can’t still call him “Mr. Chen”.
Chen Ran looked up and saw her. There was no trace of discomfort on his face. Instead, he responded generously, like an old father seeing his daughter coming home from get off work, "Niannian is back! Go wash your hands quickly, and dinner will be ready soon."
Seeing how familiar he looks, whose family is he from?
On the other hand, the mother, Su Hong, had an uneasy look on her face, as if she was experiencing a social death. She almost dropped the spatula in her hand. It was obvious that she had not figured out how to explain this sudden situation to her daughter.
After all, he only agreed to his meal because he accepted an expensive mattress! This wasn't just a meal, this was mattress kidnapping!
Four dishes and a soup were already laid out on the table. The steamed fish exuded an enticing aroma, the stir-fried seasonal vegetables were juicy and green, and there was Su Nian's favorite sweet and sour pork ribs, and finally a pot of rich chicken soup.
Chen Ran picked up Su Nian's bowl with familiarity, filled it with half a bowl of soup, and handed it to her: "It's freshly stewed, drink it while it's hot. Your mother said you work hard, so you need to replenish your body."
In fact, what he really wanted to say was: The child has been wronged!
Su Nian paused as he took the bowl. Out of the corner of his eye, he saw that his mother Su Hong's ears were red. She held the chopsticks tightly in her hand, but didn't take a single bite of food.
Su Nian lowered her head and took a sip of the soup. The rich and delicious aroma spread across her tongue. She deliberately smiled and said, "Mom, your cooking skills have improved again. It tastes so good! Did you stew it in a new clay pot?"
As soon as these words came out, Su Hong's chopsticks trembled violently and almost fell on the table. She hurriedly explained: "It's just an ordinary clay pot... Nothing special."
——My acting skills are negative, and my guilty conscience is written all over my face.
Chen Ran, however, took over the conversation with a frank smile, "Nian Nian is still very perceptive. Last time I saw your mother always using an iron pot for stewing, so I specially brought a purple clay pot. It makes the meat more flavorful when stewed in this."
As he spoke, he also put a piece of pork ribs into Su Nian's bowl and said, "Eat more if you like it."
Su Nian bit the pork ribs and couldn't help but look at Chen Ran carefully.
He was wearing a casual grey sweater, lacking the serious aura of the suit and tie he wore in the office.
This big boss who could freeze people to death with his eyes in the company is now so gentle that he seems to have been possessed by a "househusband".
Especially when she saw the gentle "be careful, it's hot" tone in his voice when he served soup to her mother, Su Nian almost choked on her own saliva.
I was right. There must be something going on between my mother and this Uncle Chen...
Then he thought, did they know each other before? Maybe this was just a reunion!
Thinking that her mother could find her own happiness in the end, Su Nian really agreed with both hands - I support this CP!
Throughout the meal, Mr. Chen was surprisingly calm and at ease, picking up food for the mother and daughter and chatting with them. His every move seemed as if he had already been a part of this family.
It’s just that my mother Su Hong is a little hesitant.
This heartwarming scene is much more interesting than the intrigues in the company.
The most amazing thing is that after the meal, this big boss who is worth hundreds of millions of dollars actually took the initiative to rush to wash the dishes. Su Nian reasonably suspected that he had ulterior motives!
My suspicions just now were completely confirmed! If this wasn't for some ulterior motive, I'd drink the dishwater!
While Uncle Chen was washing the dishes, Su Nian, with an incredible look on her face, was pulled into the bedroom by her mother.
"Niannian, listen to what mom says..." Ms. Su Hong couldn't hold it in any longer.
Su Nian finally understood the story behind the pricey mattress, and thought to herself, "Wow, so it all started with a mattress? This plot is even more dramatic than any drama I've ever watched!"
Su Hong finally revealed an extremely helpless expression, "I can only let him come to my house for a meal as a favor."
Seeing her mother's tangled expression, Su Nian was so exhausted from trying to hold back her laughter that she felt hurt inside. "Mom, does this count as 'a cushion that determines your whole life'?"
"Don't talk nonsense! You little bastard!" Su Hong scolded with a smile.
Su Nian lifted a corner of the bed sheet, and wow, the mattress logo was shining brightly.
It was enough to blind her. Speaking of which, this Uncle Chen's methods of courting people were truly remarkable! Others gave flowers and chocolates, but he simply gave a mattress—was he planning on making Mom "sleep-worn"?
Su Hong is a straightforward person. After speaking out her true feelings, she felt much better all over.
She was most afraid that her daughter would think wrongly that she was still doing these "tricks" at her age.
Daughter—you’ve already got the wrong idea!
When they arrived at the living room, Su Nian found that Chen Ran had already washed the fruit and was waiting for them.
Under the light, this "snail president" was peeling an apple, and the skin was not broken at all.
Su Nian suddenly felt that compared to the intrigues in the company, it was more interesting to watch the domineering CEO turn into a househusband - especially because this CEO might become his stepfather!
The warm yellow light in the living room shone on the three of them, filling the air with an indescribable warmth.
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