Rebirth: Starting with Capturing the Goddess Mentor

Chapter 290 Engagement?

"Mr. Chen, it's like this. Our station leaders attach great importance to your acquisition case, believing it to be not only a great achievement for you personally, but also a benchmark event for innovation and entrepreneurship among college students in Zhejiang Province! Especially since it's remarkable that a college student could achieve such a brilliant result, it has great news value and exemplary significance!"

Han Xiwen paused for a moment, then stated her core objective, her tone carrying a hint of respect and expectation:

"Therefore, our news department is very keen to conduct an exclusive interview with you, and to do an in-depth report on your entrepreneurial journey, success experience, and views on college student entrepreneurship."

Would you be able to spare a little time this afternoon or evening for an interview? The location is up to you; we'll do our best to accommodate your schedule.

Chen Yan leaned back in the comfortable rear seat of the Mercedes-Benz S400, his fingers unconsciously tapping the armrest.

If someone else were to interview him, he wouldn't be interested at all!

Chen Yan is now rich and famous, so the so-called interview is just superfluous and a waste of time.

But... what if we let Ruan Bao do the interview?
To be honest, Chen Yan definitely has feelings for Ruan Bao, after all, she is the first woman in his life.

Given that they had been dating for a full year, it would be a lie to say that they weren't sad at all after the breakup.

After a moment's thought, Chen Yan said calmly, "I'm willing to be interviewed, but I'll only accept one interview."

Han Xiwen was just about to be happy after hearing the first half of the sentence when she was suddenly doused with cold water by the second half.

"Who would you like to interview, Mr. Chen?"

Han Xiwen asked somewhat reluctantly.

“You have an intern at your station named Ruan Yusang, let her interview me.”

"intern?"

"Correct."

"Okay, I'll go report to my supervisor."

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Although Ruan Yusang interned at Zhijiang Radio and Television Station for half a year, she had not yet graduated and had not been officially hired, so she was not included in the station's work group.

So when the deputy director called her personally, she was still a little stunned.

what's the situation?
Why would the deputy director call a lowly intern like me?

With a sense of doubt, she pressed the answer button: "Hello, Deputy Director."

"Xiao Ruan, you've been with our station for about six months now, haven't you?"

"Yes, exactly six months."

"Would you like to come work at the station right after graduation? I can reserve a position for you in advance."

Upon hearing this, Ruan Yusang instinctively became alert.

What the hell?

Could it be that Old Deng has some ulterior motive towards me?

Thinking of the unspoken rules?
Go to hell! My internship salary is 1500 a month, which isn't even enough to cover my tuition!

To be honest, the 911 is easy to drive, but it's really fuel-guzzling...

Seeing that Ruan Yusang remained silent, the deputy director tentatively asked, "Little Ruan? Are you still listening?"

"Oh, yes, I'm here. What are the conditions for the deputy director?"

"Xiao Ruan is indeed a straightforward person. To be honest, there is something the station needs you to do."

"what's up?"

"You know Chen Yan, right? He's a sophomore who's really popular online right now. We'd like you to interview him and write a feature article about him."

"What? Why me? I'm just an intern!"

"Oh dear, Xiao Ruan, this is indeed a bit difficult for you. But there's no other way; Chen Yan specifically asked for you. If you can get this done for the station, I can arrange for you to be formally employed after you graduate." "..."

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Meanwhile, not long after Chen Yan hung up the phone, it rang again.

I'm so tired!

He was about to unleash a torrent of curses when he realized it wasn't an unfamiliar number, but a Shanghai number with the contact name "Aunt Wu".

He recognized the number; it belonged to Jiang Zhixin's mother, who was also his future mother-in-law.

Facing his future mother-in-law, Chen Yan dared not be negligent in the slightest and answered the phone with a smile:

"Hey, Auntie, it's been a long time! How have you been lately?"

Wu Lian's warm voice came from the other end of the phone: "Oh, Xiao Yan, Auntie is doing well! You're such a sweet talker."

"Haha, that's good."

Chen Yan felt a little more relaxed, but he had a vague feeling that there was something more to his mother-in-law's opening remarks.

Sure enough, Wu Lian immediately got to the point: "Xiao Yan, I called you today because there's something I want to discuss with you."

“Look, you and Xinxin have been together for quite some time now, and your relationship is so good. Your uncle and I both think it’s time to settle things down.”

"Settle... settle it?"

Chen Yan's heart skipped a beat, and his grip on his phone tightened unconsciously.

Damn it, what does it mean to settle it?
I'm still a 233-month-old baby, not even old enough to get married yet!
"Yes!"

Wu Lian's voice was filled with joy and a sense of entitlement, "Let's do it at the end of the year! You see, everyone's free at the end of the year, and the weather is just right. Our two families can get together and officially finalize your and Xin Xin's marriage, wouldn't that be great!"

Marriage...marriage?!

Chen Yan was startled and almost dropped his phone.

"Auntie, isn't this too hasty? I'm not even of legal marriage age yet."

Wu Lian on the other end of the phone seemed amused by Chen Yan and burst out laughing: "Oh, what are you thinking? Auntie is talking about engagement, not getting married and registering your marriage right now!"

"what?"

Chen Yan didn't understand what she meant for a moment.

"Let's have our two sets of parents meet formally, have a meal together, and have a good chat."

Wu Lian patiently explained, "First, let's set the tone for your relationship with both sets of parents, making sure that the status and intentions are clear and understandable. This will put everyone at ease and let them know that you're serious about the long term, not just playing around like children."

"Once this meal is over and the formalities are completed, you and Xinxin will be officially engaged. From now on, your interactions and relationships will be much more natural."

"As for when you two will actually get married, that depends on your own development. Your aunt and uncle aren't old-fashioned, are you going to urge you to get your marriage certificate right now?"

"Also, this engagement isn't a formal engagement. Don't prepare anything like gold jewelry or betrothal gifts. This is mainly for our parents to meet and verbally agree on the arrangements."

As soon as Wu Lian finished speaking, Chen Yan's heart, which had been in his throat, fell back into his stomach with a "thud".

Damn, I almost thought you came to pressure me into marriage!
So it turns out it was just a meeting between the two families' parents, a formality to confirm their relationship?
As long as we don't get a marriage certificate, everything is negotiable!

Chen Yan smiled with relief: "Oh, that's fine. I'll tell my parents later that our two families can sit down and have a meal together during the Spring Festival."

"Good good."

Wu Lian was clearly satisfied with Chen Yan's attitude and said with a smile, "Okay, Auntie knows you're busy, so I won't bother you anymore. I'll hang up now."

"Okay, bye Auntie."

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(End of this chapter)