Miss Si's feigned innocence went too far, and the aloof Mr. Bo was easily swayed.

The centennial celebration of Yunjie University was a grand affair.

The school started making preparations a few days ago and arranged a series of activities.

As the face of Yunjie University, Si Yuan was naturally sent by the school leaders to welcome the bigwigs from all walks of life.

Of course, many people didn't come for Yunjie University, but for Bo Yusen... and for social connections.

Si Yuan arrived at school early in the morning and was extremely busy.

Xiang Mingche also arrived. Today, he was dressed in a white suit made by a custom-made worker, wearing the tie she had given him, making him quite eye-catching.

"Ah Yuan..."

Xiang Mingche walked up to Si Yuan and, in full view of everyone, tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear and tenderly handed her a thermos.

"I know you're so busy you don't even have time to drink water, so this is some pear water I specially prepared for you to soothe your lungs and throat."

Si Yuan's brow furrowed almost imperceptibly.

Xiang Mingche used to love showing off his affection in front of others.

But isn't he after Si Yingying? Why is he suddenly doing this?

To others, the two still appeared to be a loving couple, so Si Yuan couldn't show anything unusual and could only accept the thermos cup, saying, "Thank you, Ming Che."

Xiang Mingche suddenly moved closer to Si Yuan and whispered in her ear, "You've worked hard today. After the event, I'll take you out for something delicious."

After saying that, she gave Si Yuan a wink.

This is an unspoken understanding between the two.

Si Qingwan forbids Si Yuan from eating junk food, but Si Yuan has a sweet tooth.

Every now and then, Xiang Mingche would secretly take her to the snack street.

Hot and sour noodles, stinky tofu, fried skewers, milk tea...

Xiang Mingche would put whatever she wanted to eat in front of her.

such a pity……

Things have changed.

Now, when she hears Xiang Mingche say these words, her first thought is not to be happy, but to wonder what he is trying to scheme against her for.

Once a rift develops between people, no matter how deep the feelings are, it's impossible to go back to the way things were before.

Si Yuan took a deep breath and forced a smile. "Okay, by the way, Ming Che, Yingying had an appendicitis attack last night and had her appendix removed. She's still in the hospital. She's very disappointed that she couldn't come to the school anniversary celebration today. How about we take a group photo and send it to her?"

Xiang Mingche's expression froze, as if he hadn't expected Si Yuan to make such a request.

He knew last night that Si Yingying had her appendix removed.

Before coming to Yunjie University today, I went to the hospital to see Si Yingying, but Si Yuan didn't know that.

"What's wrong?"

"No...come on..."

Si Yuan walked over and stood next to Xiang Mingche. Unlike usual, Xiang Mingche did not put his arm around Si Yuan for a photo.

The main concern was that Si Yingying would make a scene if she saw it.

The two simply posed for a photo side by side, with the emblem of Yunjie University in the background.

Xiang Mingche is two years older than Si Yuan. When he was in college, Si Yuan often came here to visit him.

The two would walk hand in hand on campus.

In autumn, when Xiang Mingche sees fallen ginkgo leaves, he will pick them up and make a bouquet of ginkgo leaf flowers to give to Si Yuan.

Si Yuan loves these little romantic gestures; her eyes always light up when she receives them.

But at this moment...

They stood apart by a withered ginkgo tree that had lost all its leaves, looking nothing like a couple.

What Xiang Mingche didn't know was that for the rest of his life, this photo would become the biggest regret in his heart.

He had thought countless times about going back to this time and holding Si Yuan in his arms.

The major families also attached great importance to this Yunjie School Anniversary. Even Si Qingwan, who never attended any banquets or events, attended in full dress.

Hearing the school leaders' praise of Si Yuan, Si Qingwan wore a faint smile.

"Ah Yuan is so outstanding; it's all thanks to the education she received at Yunjie University."

"Not at all, it's all thanks to Madam Si."

Unfortunately, the weather turned bad today; the temperature dropped sharply and the sky was gloomy.

The arriving guests were all welcomed into the Great Hall of the People.

The temperature and humidity in the Great Hall were just right, and everyone took their seats one by one.

"Si Yuan—"

When Si Yuan turned around, she saw Zheng Meimei, Jiang Lai, and Gu Yinhe.

Zheng Meimei and Jiang Lai were dressed in haute couture gowns, looking quite exquisite and beautiful.

In contrast, Gu Yinhe, though also dressed in designer brands, appeared without makeup, perhaps because she hadn't slept well, as she yawned repeatedly.

Perhaps reminded of her, she didn't bring her own band with her today.

Gu Yinhe: "To be fair, I personally delivered your brooches to Brother Yusen's desk."

Si Yuan nodded. "Thank you for your help, Miss Gu."

"Si Yuan, we'll see who wins our match soon..."

Jiang Lai looked at Si Yuan, who was wearing a light green long dress and a white leather top.

Her long hair was tied back, and her hair ornament was a very simple jade hairpin.

Si Yuan has exquisite features, a cool and gentle temperament, and an enviable swan neck.

Her entire look and outfit today would make anyone standing next to her pale in comparison.

It must be admitted that this woman is indeed quite attractive.

Aside from her background, Zheng Meimei hated everything about Si Yuan; or rather, she was jealous.

"Si Yuan, you're dressed so scantily today, are you sure you're going to lose? Are you planning to take your clothes off and get out of here later?"

Si Yuan was too lazy to argue with them. She had done so much yesterday for today.

"Don't forget, you lost. You have to do whatever I tell you to do."

Zheng Meimei sneered, "Where do you get your confidence from?"

"Whether you're confident or not, we'll know when Ninth Master arrives."

Si Yuan turned and left. Zheng Meimei felt somewhat uneasy seeing her determined look.

"Lai Lai, what does Si Yuan mean by this? What makes her think she'll win? Ninth Master wouldn't... actually choose the brooch she designed, would he?"

"Tsk..."

Jiang Lai looked at Zheng Meimei with dissatisfaction, "No wonder you were so overwhelmed by her. She only said one sentence and you panicked like this."

Zheng Meimei: "..."

"Don't worry, my uncle will definitely come wearing the brooch I designed."

Hearing Jiang Lai's certainty, Zheng Meimei finally felt relieved.

Bo Yusen went to the company early in the morning to handle two projects worth over 100 million yuan.

Although he was the last to arrive, he wasn't late. Even if he had been late, the school would have been happy to wait for him.

The once lively and bustling auditorium fell silent the moment he arrived.

He was dressed in a black suit, tall and slender, with a strikingly handsome face.

Jiang Zhe and Yu Muchen followed behind him, one bright and cheerful, the other gloomy and aloof.

"Yun Jie University really has a lot of influence; the Beijing Iron Triangle actually reunited here."

"I see Young Master Jiang and President Bo quite often, as well as that guy from the Yu family..."

Seeing the scar on Yu Muchen's face, no one dared to discuss him. After all, that man was ruthless and vicious. Despite being an illegitimate child, he caused a car accident to make his own brother a vegetable in order to seize power and profit.

He even sent his biological parents to prison.

The Yu family is developing rapidly under his leadership. If things continue like this, the five major families will probably be reshuffled in less than two years.

While people in the public were gossiping, the students' eyes were drawn to Bo Yusen's brooch.

Si Yuan's gaze, the moment she saw Bo Yusen, shifted downwards to look at the brooch...