Back To The 80s: President's Doted Wife Chapter 1482 - 1483: Opportunity to Gain Fame

With Qi Taiguo's return, Cheng Su's strong pillar was home again, making her feel more secure than ever. All her previous worries seemed to melt away instantly, now that she had a solid mountain to lean on.

Her due date approached within a month, so to ensure smooth labor, Cheng Su avoided lounging around all day and instead strolled frequently. She dragged Mother Cheng along to the school, factory, or restaurant, convinced that ample movement would lessen her birth pains.

Qi Taiguo grew anxious and confined her walks to the compound only, worried that sudden labor pains without help nearby would cause big problems.

Cheng Su and Mother Cheng objected strongly. Mother Cheng declared that when delivering Cheng Su years ago, she had been reaping wheat in the fields, and all that exertion made the birth effortless, like a quick toilet visit—purely from staying so active.

Her story left Qi Taiguo and Cheng Su both amused and exasperated. How could past hardships match today's comforts? No comparison possible. Cheng Su held her tongue anyway and walked every chance she got.

By late June, after finishing university exams, Cheng Su entered official holiday mode, waving goodbye to her sophomore year. Free time abundant, she stuck to wandering the factory and restaurant while overseeing things.

The factory expanded massively—worker numbers surged, the canteen doubled in size, and business boomed relentlessly. Overtime shifts at night often rushed out urgent orders.

Joy Soon Loy Jam reached such impressive scale and fame in just a few short years, a pace of growth that shocked everyone with its speed.

As a result, newspapers eyed a feature interview and article, aiming to spotlight them and motivate the surging entrepreneurs of the era.

"Strictly speaking, you're the legal representative, so you ought to be the interview subject. I'm merely a shareholder, uninvolved in operations," Ning Ge told Cheng Su.

Cheng Su replied, "What do you mean shareholder? Shares are split evenly now among everyone; you and I own identical portions. Anyway, I look hideous these days—how could I possibly do the interview?"

The group debated and decided accepting the interview was wise—perfect free promotion and advertising for their products, so why turn it down?

However, they clashed on who would face the reporter. Cheng Su urged Ning Ge, while he pushed for her to take it.

"I have zero interest in the spotlight," Ning Ge wagged his fingers.

Cheng Su shot him a sideways look, "Who's telling you to chase fame? It's purely to boost our company."

"You know my off-record status makes it improper for me. You're better suited for the interview!" Ning Ge added, "Plus, you founded this company single-handedly. Shares match now, but I just provided capital. You grasp its deeper meaning and emotions far better, making you ideal. What if I land an official role later—how would I manage this business then?"

Cheng Su went quiet, fully understanding his concern. Securing a government post down the line would complicate handling company affairs greatly.

Military and commerce must remain distinct; investing is fine, but no agency allows active members to own businesses.

Ning Ge foresaw potential headaches and planned to sidestep them early.

"Fine, you've persuaded me!" Cheng Su relented at last.

Ning Ge beamed with victory, "Excellent, but if magazines and papers glimpse your sullen face now, they'll spew three liters of blood!"

A prime chance for fame and exposure, yet some still scorn it—how could bystanders not spit blood in shock?