Chapter 26 I went for an interview at Su's Company

"Miss, the son-in-law has gone out again."

Early the next morning, as soon as Chen Yan stepped out the door, Uncle Fu reported the news of his departure to Liu Ruyan.

"Good, I understand. Just keep an eye on his phone's GPS. If you notice any abnormalities in his range of activity, tell me immediately."

Liu Ruyan declined Uncle Fu's request to secretly send people to follow him, only telling them to keep a closer eye.

On the other side, Chen Yan glanced at his phone and curled his lips helplessly. This Liu Ruyan really was something; she had the ability to track his phone, so why hadn't she been able to track the Original Owner's phone? Really.

However, he didn't care much, treating it as a form of insurance for himself. Once he earned enough for Director Mother's medical fees, he would just change his phone.

Arriving at the subway station with familiarity, Chen Yan intended to return to his rental room for a good lie-down. After all, no matter how golden or silver a nest was, it couldn't beat one's own doghouse. Liu Ruyan's manor was indeed comfortable, but psychologically it felt a bit off; it wasn't as comfortable as the rental room he was used to.

However, what Chen Yan didn't expect was that as soon as he walked into the subway station, he ran into Shen Youchu, who was dressed in professional attire.

And she also spotted Chen Yan immediately.

Unexpectedly, Shen Youchu's first reaction wasn't joy, but rather shock and embarrassment. Immediately after, she turned around and ran, her long legs moving quickly, as if wishing she had grown two more legs.

However, because she was wearing professional clothes, influenced by the pencil skirt and high heels, Shen Youchu's running speed wasn't as fast as when she wore ordinary clothes.

As a result, before she could even reach another exit, Chen Yan's hand was already resting on her shoulder.

"Youchu, why are you running?"

Immediately following that, Chen Yan's voice rang out.

"Hehe, Brother Yan... what... what a coincidence."

Realizing she couldn't slip away, Shen Youchu turned around and spoke with a fawning expression.

"Mm-hmm? It is a coincidence, Youchu. But... why did you run when you saw me?"

Chen Yan said with a grin.

"I didn't... I just suddenly remembered I forgot something and had to go back to get it."

Shen Youchu pinched the corner of her clothes, her eyes avoiding direct contact with Chen Yan as she spoke haltingly.

As the leader of the orphans who grew up watching this bunch in the orphanage, Chen Yan could tell at a glance from Shen Youchu's appearance that it would be a miracle if she weren't hiding something.

"Do you remember what I used to say when someone in the orphanage made a mistake?"

Chen Yan said with a beaming smile.

"I know. Leniency for those who confess, severity for those who resist."

Hearing this, Shen Youchu's beautiful face immediately slumped, and she spoke with a bitter little face.

"Mm-hmm... good that you know. Please begin your appeal."

Chen Yan nodded.

"I'm going to Su Corporation for an interview."

Shen Youchu said, bracing herself.

"An interview? You're still a sophomore, right? You're interviewing already?"

Hearing this, Chen Yan was somewhat surprised.

"If your living expenses are tight, I still have some here."

"No, no, Brother Yan, my living expenses are enough."

Upon hearing this, Shen Youchu quickly shook her head.

"Then you are..."

Chen Yan was a bit confused.

"I just wanted to help you. Director Mother needs a large sum of money, and every month after you get paid, you have to send it to the orphanage. I... I don't want you to work so hard. I want to share some of the burden for you."

Hearing these words, Chen Yan was stunned.

He looked at the Shen Youchu in front of him; the girl had her head lowered, the tips of her ears were completely red, and her fingers were restlessly twisting the corner of her clothes, yet that stubborn streak showed through every subtle movement.

"Just for that?"

Chen Yan frowned slightly, letting out a speechless laugh.

"Yes, just for that."

Shen Youchu nodded.

"Then there was no need for you to run. You're even wearing high heels; what if you tripped?"

Chen Yan was somewhat helpless; it was such a small matter, why did this girl run?

"I... I was afraid you'd be angry. You're always telling me to study hard and build a future. You don't like me wasting time on unnecessary part-time jobs. If you knew I went to Su Corporation to find a long-term job..."

Shen Youchu's voice grew smaller and smaller; if it weren't for Chen Yan's good hearing, he probably wouldn't have been able to hear her clearly in this noisy subway station.

Looking at her like this, Chen Yan felt both annoyed and amused.

"So you planned to go to the interview secretly and hide it from me? Fearing I'd be angry?"

Shen Youchu kept her head down, not daring to look at him, and only gave a soft "Mm."

"Silly girl." Chen Yan sighed and reached out to rub her head. "I know you mean well for me, but you're only a sophomore; this is the time you should be studying hard. Even if you want to find a long-term formal job, you should wait until your junior or senior year."

"But Su Group is hiring an assistant, and the salary they're offering is really high. It's fifteen thousand after tax per month."

Upon hearing this, Shen Youchu immediately looked up, her face full of longing.

"If I could earn this salary every month now, I could help you, Brother Yan, and you wouldn't have to work so hard and live so frugally every month."

Hearing this, Chen Yan felt a surge of mixed emotions. In this heartless, realistic society, a girl like Shen Youchu actually existed; she was truly a breath of fresh air in a money-driven world.

After hesitating for a few seconds, Chen Yan grabbed her hand.

"Let's go..."

"Where to?"

Seeing him grab her wrist, Shen Youchu was secretly delighted, yet she still felt somewhat confused.

"To the Su Corporation interview, of course."

Chen Yan said without looking back.

"Ah???"

Shen Youchu thought she had misheard and stood frozen in place.

Chen Yan turned back, and seeing her dazed and cute expression, he couldn't help but laugh.

"What, weren't you quite talkative just now? Now that I'm letting you go to the interview, you've gone dumb?"

"No, no..." Shen Youchu waved her hands repeatedly, her face turning bright red. "Brother Yan, didn't you just disagree? Why did you suddenly..."

"Blocking is not as good as guiding; it's not right for me to always stop you. Besides, these days, regardless of your degree, the one who enters society first is king."

Chen Yan gave a casual explanation.

Afterward, he took Shen Youchu on the subway and arrived at Su Group.

On the top floor of the towering Su Group headquarters building, not long after the two of them entered, Su Muxue, located in the top-floor office, received a report.

"President Su, the two female university students who came to interview for the assistant position have both arrived."

After receiving the notice from the HR department, Su Muxue gave a few simple instructions and then immediately stood up.

In the reception room, seeing the nervous Shen Youchu, Chen Yan couldn't help but reach out and gently pat the back of her hand, signaling her to relax.

With a "creak" sound—

Just as Chen Yan was about to say a few words, the door to the reception room suddenly opened.

Another girl dressed in professional attire walked in, led by a Su Corporation staff member.

At first, Chen Yan didn't think much of it, but when his peripheral vision caught her, accompanied by a long-lost sense of familiarity that swept over him, Chen Yan's entire being instantly froze.

Her... how could it be her!!!

Unconsciously, Chen Yan raised his head and stared at her blankly. After Xiao Rongyu politely thanked the staff member, she turned around to walk further in and also froze.

The two of them thus came face to face.

Xiao Rongyu would never have imagined in her wildest dreams that she would reunite with her university first love here.

Time seemed to freeze at this moment.

"Chen... Chen Yan?"

Xiao Rongyu's voice trembled slightly, her eyes full of disbelief.

"Yu... Rongyu, long time no see."