First spoiled, then love

Chapter 604 Pregnancy-Preserving Drugs

After Chen Qingrong and Tang Xiaoru returned home, it felt as if they had returned from the noisy world to a peaceful harbor.

Both of them experienced unprecedented relaxation, both physically and mentally.

Chen Qingrong knew that Tang Xiaoru had sacrificed too much for the Young Eagle Project, so he insisted that she rest at home for the next two days and spend time with the children, while he took on the responsibility of going to the company to manage affairs.

In the past two days, Chen Qingrong's life has become more regular and fulfilling.

Every morning, he would get up early to prepare breakfast for his family, then gently kiss Tang Xiaoru's forehead and say tenderly, "You can sleep a little longer, I'm going to the company." Tang Xiaoru would always respond with a smile, her eyes full of gratitude and happiness.

Upon arriving at the company, Chen Qingrong first dealt with some routine matters, and then immersed herself in the company's business progress.

Just then, Manager Wu's message arrived like a timely rain. He excitedly told Chen Qingrong, "President Chen, the supplies have already started being transported to the Dabie Mountains! I've sent you some photos; please take a look."

Chen Qingrong quickly opened the pictures sent by Manager Wu. He saw trucks loaded with school supplies, daily necessities and clothing, slowly driving towards the mountainous area.

An indescribable excitement welled up in his heart, and he immediately forwarded it to Tang Xiaoru, adding the message: "Xiaoru, look! Our efforts are becoming a reality!"

Upon receiving the message, Tang Xiaoru immediately replied with a big smiley face and a heart, writing, "That's great! Honey, thank you for giving me hope."

Chen Qingrong spends most of the mornings at the company.

He not only had to keep track of the progress of the Young Eagle Project, but also handle other business matters.

During this period, his collaboration with Deng Xiaoshuang became increasingly seamless.

Chen Qingrong greatly admired Deng Xiaoshuang's talent in project management. He often said to Deng Xiaoshuang, "Xiaoshuang, you have great potential. Keep up the good work, and you'll have a bright future!"

Around noon, Chen Qingrong had a quick lunch and then hurried to the construction site.

Zhu Lan's project with them has officially started construction, and as the person in charge of the project, he must be present to supervise it in person.

On the construction site, machines roared and workers busily moved about.

Chen Qingrong and Deng Xiaoshuang carefully inspected every step of the construction process to ensure that nothing went wrong.

That afternoon, Zhu Lan called Chen Qingrong to discuss the subsequent investment.

Zhu Lan said on the other end of the phone, "Mr. Chen, the project is progressing smoothly, but we need to plan ahead for subsequent funding. What do you think?"

After a moment's thought, Chen Qingrong replied, "President Zhu, I completely agree. I will have the finance department prepare a detailed budget as soon as possible, and then we can discuss how to make adjustments together."

Zhu Lan nodded in satisfaction and said, "With you here, I feel at ease. We'll wait for your news then."

After hanging up the phone, Chen Qingrong threw herself back into her busy work.

He knew that this project was not only about the company's interests, but also about the expectations and hopes of countless people.

Therefore, he must go all out to ensure that every step is done to the best of his ability.

Time slipped away quietly amidst the busyness, and before long it was afternoon. By the time Chen Qingrong returned to the company, the sun was already setting.

As soon as he stepped into the office, he heard someone call his name: "Mr. Chen, you're back?"

Chen Qingrong looked up and saw that it was Gao Qiang.

Chen Qingrong asked with a smile, "Gao Qiang, what brings you here? What brings you here? Come in and tell me."

Gao Qiang nodded and followed Chen Qingrong into the office.

Gao Qiang followed Chen Qingrong into the office, his steps appearing somewhat heavy.

He rubbed his hands together, seemingly finding it difficult to speak.

Seeing this, Chen Qingrong smiled and asked, "Gao Qiang, what's wrong? Is there something you can't say?"

Gao Qiang sighed and finally mustered up his courage to say, "Old Chen, actually, I came to you to ask about the prescription for the pregnancy-preserving medicine that my sister-in-law took before. You know, we've been very careful with the baby since Su Su got pregnant, after all, it's our first child, so we've been extra cautious."

Upon hearing this, Chen Qingrong raised an eyebrow and asked with concern, "Is your wife feeling unwell? Why did you suddenly want to take medication to prevent miscarriage?"

Gao Qiang gave a helpless bitter smile and said, "Actually, it's not that I'm feeling unwell, it's just that I'm worried. After all, this is our first child, and we always want to ensure safety as much as possible. Also, I heard from Tianyi that his wife is also taking medication to prevent miscarriage, and it's working quite well, so I wanted to ask you about it."

Chen Qingrong nodded, indicating his understanding.

He asked, "Then why don't you just ask Tianyi for the prescription?"

Gao Qiang shrugged and said helplessly, "I did look for it, but Tianyi said that the pregnancy-stabilizing medicine was obtained by his mother from some master, and each person can only get one dose, and two pregnant women cannot use the same dose. He also said that if we need it, he would give me the master's address so I can go and get it myself. But I always felt that this matter was strange and unreliable, so I didn't go."

After speaking, Gao Qiang looked at Chen Qingrong, a hint of expectation flashing in his eyes.

He knew that Chen Qingrong had always been a reliable person, and perhaps he could help him find a solution.

After listening to Gao Qiang's explanation, Chen Qingrong pondered for a moment and then said, "I see. Actually, I'm not entirely sure about the prescription for that pregnancy-stabilizing medicine, because it was found by Xiaoru's mother. However, I can go home and look for it; maybe I can find it. Are you free tonight? I can bring it to you after get off work."

Upon hearing this, Gao Qiang's eyes immediately lit up. He thanked him repeatedly, "Oh, Old Chen, that's wonderful! Thank you so much! I'm free tonight, you can come over anytime, I'll treat you to drinks then!"

Chen Qingrong smiled and nodded, saying, "Okay, it's settled then. I'll deliver it to you after I get off work tonight."

"But you don't need to drink alcohol. You should drink less too, so your wife doesn't smell like alcohol every day."

"I know."

The weight on Gao Qiang's heart finally lifted.

He looked at Chen Qingrong gratefully and said, "Old Chen, you're so old! Susu and I are very grateful to you."

Chen Qingrong waved his hand and said, "Don't be so polite, it's nothing, no need to thank me. You should take good care of your wife and keep her in a good mood, that's best for the child."

Gao Qiang nodded repeatedly, indicating that he had made a mental note of it.

Afterwards, the two talked about company matters. Gao Qiang mentioned the recent situation at the branch office and said with a worried expression, "Old Chen, I have something to tell you. The branch office's performance has declined sharply recently. I've analyzed it carefully and think we still need to lay off staff to reduce expenses."

Upon hearing this, Chen Qingrong's expression turned serious. He asked, "Layoffs? This is no small matter. Are you sure this is the best solution?"

Gao Qiang sighed helplessly and said, "I know layoffs are not a good thing, but there's no other way. The costs at the branch office are too high, and if we don't lay off staff, it will be difficult to survive. I've already discussed it with the management there, and they've agreed to the decision."

Chen Qingrong remained silent for a while, seemingly deep in thought.

He knew that while layoffs could temporarily alleviate the company's financial pressure, they would also have a significant impact on employees.

Therefore, this decision must be approached with caution.

Finally, Chen Qingrong spoke up, saying, "Gao Qiang, you need to carefully consider the layoffs. We need to consider not only the company's interests but also the employees' feelings. If possible, try to reduce expenses through other means, such as optimizing processes and reducing waste. If layoffs are absolutely necessary, ensure that the process is fair and transparent, and give employees a reasonable explanation and compensation."

"Anyway, you are the general manager of the branch office, so you are in charge of making these decisions. I'm just giving you some suggestions."

Gao Qiang nodded, indicating that he understood.

He said, "Old Chen, don't worry, I will handle this matter properly."

Looking at Gao Qiang's determined eyes, Chen Qingrong felt a sense of relief.

He knew that Gao Qiang was a responsible person and would definitely handle this matter well.

After chatting about the branch office for a while, Gao Qiang got up to say goodbye.

He looked at Chen Qingrong gratefully and said, "Old Chen, thank you for talking to me so much today. I will do as you instruct."

Chen Qingrong rolled his eyes speechlessly, "There are no other employees here, why are you always making it so formal? Just get out of here."

Gao Qiang responded and left the office. As he walked out of the office, his heart was filled with gratitude and confidence.

Chen Qingrong, on the other hand, continued to throw herself into her demanding work.

He knew that as the head of the company, he had to maintain a clear mind and keen insight at all times.

Only in this way can we lead the company to a brighter future.

After getting off work that evening, Chen Qingrong did not forget his promise.

He went home and found the prescription for the pregnancy-preserving medicine that Tang Xiaoru had taken before, and then drove to Gao Qiang's house.

When Gao Qiang received the prescription from Chen Qingrong, his gratitude was beyond words.

He thanked him repeatedly and invited Chen Qingrong to come inside and sit down.

Chen Qingrong declined Gao Qiang's invitation, saying, "No, I have some things to take care of. Your priority is to take good care of your wife. Call me anytime if you have any problems."

Gao Qiang responded and watched Chen Qingrong leave.

After leaving Gao Qiang's house in a hurry, Chen Qingrong was thinking about his wife and children back home. Remembering that Tang Xiaoru had been saying she wanted a durian mille-crepe cake lately, he made a special detour to her favorite dessert shop. The shop was warmly lit, and a dazzling array of desserts were on display. Without hesitation, he chose a freshly baked, fragrant durian mille-crepe cake, thinking to himself that this would surely be a little surprise for her.

Next, he went into the nearby children's goods store to pick out gifts for the soon-to-be-born babies. Looking at the tiny, adorable shoes and toys, his heart melted. Although he had always advised Tang Xiaoru not to buy too many clothes for the babies, because children grow so fast and clothes quickly become too small, at this moment, he couldn't resist picking out a few seemingly practical and fun little items, thinking, "Let's consider this an early celebration of the babies' imminent arrival."

Carrying a full bag of shopping bags, Chen Qingrong was in high spirits. The night view outside the car window seemed especially captivating to him. He sped up, eager to get home and share his joy with his family.

Back home, Chen Qingrong was greeted by the familiar aroma of food as soon as he entered the door—dinner that Tang Xiaoru had specially prepared for him. He gently put down what he was carrying, quietly went into the kitchen, and hugged Tang Xiaoru, who was busy at work, from behind, whispering, "Guess what I brought you?"

Tang Xiaoru was startled by the sudden hug, then turned around and looked at him with a smile, "What is it? Why are you being so mysterious?"

Chen Qingrong smiled smugly, took out a durian mille-feuille cake from the bag, and handed it to her. "Here, your favorite durian mille-feuille, it's still warm."

Tang Xiaoru took the cake with delight, her eyes lighting up. "Wow, how did you know I wanted to eat this?"

"Because I'm the tapeworm in your stomach," Chen Qingrong joked, making Tang Xiaoru giggle.

Then, he took out the little shoes and toys he had bought for the babies from the bag and showed them to Tang Xiaoru, saying, "Look, I also prepared gifts for our little darlings."

Looking at those exquisite and adorable little things, Tang Xiaoru's eyes reddened slightly, and she said with emotion, "You're always like this, saying you don't want to buy them, but secretly preparing them yourself."

After dinner, the two sat together on the sofa, and Chen Qingrong began to tease the baby in the stroller, "Babies, Daddy brought you gifts, stand up and greet Daddy!"

Tang Xiaoru laughed and slapped his hand away, "Stop fooling around, they're still young, how could they understand?"

“How could I not understand?” Chen Qingrong retorted, feigning seriousness. “They are twins, they have a telepathic connection. Maybe they’re actually having a real telepathic conversation right now about how to welcome their dad.”

This remark made Tang Xiaoru laugh out loud, and the atmosphere at home became warm and joyful.

Just then, Chen Qingrong suddenly remembered something, stood up and said, "By the way, honey, our baby doesn't have a nickname yet. Since you like durian mille-feuille so much, how about calling him Little Durian and Little Mille-feuille?"

Upon hearing this, Tang Xiaoru was both amused and exasperated. "It's too awful, I don't want it."

At dinner time, the Chen family's table was laden with delicious-looking dishes, and the family sat together, enjoying a rare moment of reunion. Old Chen suddenly put down his chopsticks, his expression serious, and announced, "The breakfast shop will be closed tomorrow. I'm planning to go with your mother to buy a ring."

Upon hearing this, Chen Qingrong looked up curiously, his eyes sparkling with inquiry: "Dad, what kind of ring are you going to buy for Mom?"

Old Chen smiled kindly, a gentle hint of guilt appearing on his face: "When I married your mother, we were poor and couldn't even afford to buy her a gold ring. Now that things are better, I wanted to make it up to her, as a belated surprise."

Upon hearing this, Wang Xiue blushed and smiled shyly like a young girl, her eyes sparkling with happiness: "You old man, you've gotten romantic."

Seeing this, Chen Qingrong felt a surge of warmth in his heart. He raised both hands in agreement: "Great! It's only right! Mom's fingers are indeed bare; she should have a ring to adorn them a long time ago."

Lin Yue joined the conversation, smiling at Old Chen and Wang Xiu'e, her tone full of agreement: "That's right, Brother Chen, you should have given Sister Xiu'e a ring a long time ago. Sister Xiu'e has sacrificed so much for the family over the years, how can one ring be enough to express your feelings?"

Old Chen chuckled and scratched his head, but his eyes were full of determination: "Yes, Xiu'e has really had a tough time these past few years. This time, I'm determined to pick the best one for her."

Although Wang Xiue kept saying "Don't waste money," she couldn't hide the smile on her face.

(End of this chapter)