Back To The 80s: President's Doted Wife Chapter 1484 - 1485: Giving an Exclusive Interview

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Previously on Back To The 80s: President's Doted Wife...
Cheng Su prepared responses for her upcoming newspaper interview, memorizing lines amid her advanced pregnancy. Qi Taiguo teased her about forgetting them and urged rest, noting the baby's position had dropped for a possible early delivery in mid-July. She expressed frustration over the hot weather complicating confinement, while they discussed relying on her mother for postpartum care due to his mother's lingering foot injury.

The special interview draft got revised over and over until it was locked in, setting the venue right at Joy Soon Loy Company. This matched the theme perfectly while letting the crew easily shoot the factory and extra spots.

Ever since getting pregnant, Cheng Su skipped makeup altogether. Her naturally fair skin turned even rounder and whiter, but a couple of dark spots cropped up below her eyes.

For a camera-ready look, she dabbed on light powder to hide them, added a touch of blush, slicked on lipstick, and then faced the reporters.

Questions and answers for the interview had been ready far in advance, so it was simply a case of going with the flow. Even though this marked her first interview in this life, Cheng Su knew these situations well from her previous life, managing them smoothly and even subtly leading the reporters at times.

As a result, the whole process stayed free of any tension or stiffness, feeling more like a casual chat with old pals—utterly relaxed and effortless.

"President Cheng, you're on the verge of motherhood, aren't you? Once you're a mom, will you step back from your career for a while?" the reporter asked smilingly, spotting Cheng Su’s swollen belly.

"Juggling family and work is truly challenging. Luckily, our company's team has grown solid now, so they'll manage fine during my maternity break. If forced to pick between them in a clash, I'd go with family. My baby comes first, and I want to share in his upbringing. Naturally, I won't ditch my career; it's just about shifting priorities..." Cheng Su answered fluidly.

On the topic of her husband's backing for her work, Cheng Su's face glowed brighter, and she smiled while saying, "Joy Soon Loy wouldn't exist today without my husband's support. Truth be told, I'm no ideal wife—always tied up with company affairs, leaving him to eat at the cafeteria often. His encouragement means everything to me, and I'm deeply thankful."

The reporter showered her with praise.

Next came the photo session. Sunshine beamed outside, casting soft, mottled shadows across Cheng Su's face as she posed beneath a tree, hands softly cradling her belly, a blissful smile curving her lips.

Just two days post-interview, the article hit the presses. The lead image showed Cheng Su by the tree, headlined: "Women Can Also Support Half the Sky, Balancing Love and Career: A Note on the Female Director of Joy Soon Loy Food Industrial Co., Ltd." It covered Joy Soon Loy's growth path, current buzz, future outlook, plus Cheng Su's startup saga with all its trials and tribulations, naturally touching on her family too.

This eye-catching piece claimed half a page, lauding reform and opening-up gains, spurring folks to launch businesses—especially women—to break free from housework and become the family's pillar of strength, among other points.

The interview's perks shone through immediately: Joy Soon Loy's sales line rang off the hook with partnership inquiries and visit requests. Cheng Su left it all to Xiao Pinshan and Ning Ge, concentrating on her delivery prep.

Though from Qing City’s local paper, Cheng Su's tale as a college dropout turned thriving young homemaker inspired widely, getting picked up by other outlets to motivate the era's drive for riches and achievement.

The article even landed in a quaint Western-style house in Yanjing, where upon seeing Cheng Su's beaming, joyful smile, someone's eyes brimmed red with jealousy.