Chapter 88 The one he likes is clearly his mother-in-law
In the end, Su Nian didn't have the courage to tell Su Hong that he had clients and received design orders - it would have been fine in front of this suspected stepfather, but he was still a senior leader in the company.
But when she thought of the "second spring" in her mother, she couldn't help feeling happy.
She suddenly remembered an important matter - she had to find out more about Mr. Chen's background and make sure she could help her mother keep this under control.
Si Yan was a little late when he came to pick up Su Nian. Now that Mr. Chen was not present, she took the opportunity to tell him that she had clients and orders.
Both Si Yan and Ms. Su Hong were happy for her.
Before going out, Su Hong did not forget to give the girlish pink four-piece suit to her daughter. She really didn't want to see this.
It was already late when they left Su Hong's house. The night, like a piece of silk soaked in ink, hung heavy over the neon lights of the city.
Si Yan parked the car in front of the 24-hour cake shop on the corner and unbuckled his seat belt. "Wait for me five minutes."
Pushing open the glass door of the cake shop, warm yellow light wrapped in sweet fragrance poured out, stretching his shadow very long.
Su Nian looked at his back as he bent over to choose at the counter, and suddenly remembered the look on her face when her mother Su Hong secretly stuffed the girlish pink four-piece suit into her just now - the pink lace edge rubbed against her palm, like her mother's unconcealable tenderness.
Soon, Si Yan came back with a palm-sized strawberry cake, with tiny water droplets condensed on the transparent box.
"The clerk said this is the last one made today."
When he started the car, he stuffed the included small candle into Su Nian's hand and said, "To celebrate the grand opening of our designer Su."
She suddenly laughed out loud: "Actually, the happiest thing for me today is seeing my mother and Mr. Chen."
Si Yan paused his grip on the steering wheel and turned to look at her: "Director Chen?"
"Yeah. Let me tell you, when I pushed the door open today, I actually saw Mr. Chen helping my mother cook. At that time, I almost thought I had walked into the wrong door." Su Nian said lightly.
Si Yan was stunned for a second, then shook his head with a smile.
He laughed at himself in his heart: He was clearly attracted to his mother-in-law, but he was still secretly wondering if he was attracted to his wife! If he took this seriously, it would be a big joke.
"This is a great thing!" Si Yan said sincerely.
"I think so, too. But I always feel that I should know more about the situation, but I am afraid that if I ask too quickly, it will hurt my mother's feelings."
The street lights outside the car window passed by one after another, casting flickering lights in her eyes.
"Don't worry, let's find out slowly."
Si Yan suddenly parked the car steadily on the side of the road and turned on the dome light.
The warm yellow light fell softly on the cake, dyeing the bright red strawberries into a gentle orange-red.
He pointed at the cake and suggested, "Shall we go back after we finish eating?"
"Okay." Su Nian responded with a smile.
She carefully opened the cake box and gently scooped the cream on the surface with a small plastic spoon.
The sweet and sour taste of fresh strawberries mixed with the fluffiness of cream melted on the tip of the tongue, and the sweet but not greasy aroma filled her throat. She smiled and scooped up a piece and handed it to Si Yan's mouth.
In the back seat of the car, the girlish pink four-piece suit lay quietly, the lace gleaming in the night, as if hiding a secret that was about to bloom.
The next morning, Si Yan went to Jishidiang to see patients as usual, and Su Nian stayed at home alone.
Finally having a design order in hand, she decided to polish her inspiration in this newly decorated studio and give her first project a good start.
Just after breakfast, the phone rang.
The name "Zhang Qiuyan" was jumping on the screen. Su Nian suddenly remembered that she had not been to school for two weeks. She couldn't help but wonder in her heart: What could this girl want from me?
She swiped her finger across the screen to answer the call, and immediately Zhang Qiuyan's crisp voice came from the receiver: "Niannian, you still haven't picked up the textbooks for a few elective courses. Do you want me to drop them off on the way?"
"Okay!" Su Nian agreed happily, "Are you free today? I'm at home right now."
"Which home?" Zhang Qiuyan's voice suddenly rose, a hint of caution. "Is it the home you and Professor Si share? Forget it then!"
Su Nian was amused by her: "What are you afraid of? I'm home alone. Professor Si is out seeing patients today."
"Then... I'll do it! Send me the address." Zhang Qiuyan hesitated for a moment, but still agreed readily.
Su Nian thought that no one had ever come to this house.
Si Yan had said at the beginning that if I chose to marry him, there would be no mother-in-law and daughter-in-law issues, and now it seems that there really aren't any.
When Zhang Qiuyan walked in and saw the huge house, her eyes lit up, "Nian Nian, you are so lucky!"
Zhang Qiuyan not only brought textbooks, but also a ton of fresh and spicy campus gossip: Li Yuan's company was recruiting again, and although the salary was a bit higher than last time, no one was interested; and Zhou Xiaomeng, I heard she was really going to intern at the Chen Group next week...
"By the way," Su Nian interrupted her with a smile, his eyes gleaming with pride, "I have good news for you. I already have a client and a design order!"
"That's great, Nian Nian! I knew you could do it!" Zhang Qiuyan cheered immediately, her tone full of genuine joy.
Then she looked around Su Nian's studio, her eyes instantly lighting up: "Oh my god, this studio is so high-end! It's like a dream creative space!"
At last, she pulled Su Nian's arm and acted coquettishly: "Niannian, if you have any good opportunities in the future, you must think of me."
"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing." Su Nian smiled and patted her hand.
Seeing that it was almost lunchtime, Su Nian called Si Yan and told him that she and Qiuyan were just having a quick meal at home and asked him not to worry about it.
At lunch, Zhang Qiuyan firmly rejected the takeout plan: "I dare not let Professor Si know that I fed his wife gutter oil!" She had to give up.
The two of them worked together to cook two bowls of steaming noodles. After a simple meal, Zhang Qiuyan said goodbye and left.
In the afternoon, sunlight streamed into the living room through the window screens. Su Nian was curled up on the sofa taking a nap.
The door lock clicked softly, and Si Yan pushed the door open. His eyes fell on the girl's sleeping profile, and his originally tired brows softened instantly. His heart seemed to be soaked in warm water, softening completely.
Since when, "going home" has become what he looks forward to most.
For example, now, there is only a short one or two hours of free time at noon, and he wants to run home just to see her and feel at ease.
Suddenly, the cell phone in his pocket rang rapidly. Si Yan frowned subconsciously, afraid of disturbing Su Nian. He quickly hung up the call with his fingertips, walked into the study quietly, closed the door and then answered the phone.
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