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As soon as Chen Mo entered the banquet hall, several cadres who had been sitting and talking stood up to greet him.

"Mr. Chen."

"Mr. Chen, it's been a long time."

"Is General Manager Chen here today too?"

The first person to greet us was the director of the industrial park management committee.

Immediately afterwards, President Sun and several officials from the Transportation Bureau also came over.

Their tones were increasingly enthusiastic.

The county's special task force for the new energy industry has just been established.

Xingchen Technology's 1.9 billion yuan special credit line has entered the loan disbursement process.

Xingxin Mining is pushing forward with a multi-billion yuan capital increase and acquisition.

Those present who knew the inside story were well aware that this seemingly young high school student had become one of the most important figures in the future industrial landscape of Jiangcheng County.

The students sitting at their classmates' desks were completely dumbfounded.

"Isn't that President Sun of the China Bank?"

"Is that the director of the industrial park next to him?"

"Why do they all call Chen Mo 'General Manager Chen'?"

"What Consultant Chen?"

Lin Yu held the beverage cup, his expression almost frozen.

He knew that Chen Mo's family's financial situation seemed to have improved, but he couldn't understand why these county leaders, whom he usually only heard about on TV and from his parents, would all stand up to welcome a student in his class.

Su Qingyan was also stunned. She knew that Chen Mo was no ordinary person, but she never thought that Chen Mo would have such weight in front of these people.

"Mr. Chen, the project evaluation for Duofuduo..."

Before the director of the industrial park could even speak, Chen Mo raised his hand to interrupt him.

"Today is Su Qingyan's coming-of-age ceremony. We can discuss work at the company another day."

"I'm only attending the birthday party as a classmate and don't want to interfere with the Su family's arrangements."

Everyone immediately realized what was happening.

"Of course, of course."

"Let's not talk about work today."

"Please take a seat, Mr. Chen."

The leaders dispersed and returned to their seats.

However, their gazes still kept drifting towards their classmates' desks.

Chen Mo walked over and naturally sat in the seat that Su Qingyan had reserved for him.

Su Qingyan sat down beside him, hesitated for a moment, and then asked in a low voice, "Why do they call you President Chen?"

"I've been involved in some projects outside."

What projects has my dad been busy with lately?

"Some of them."

"Are you General Manager Chen from Xingchen Technology?"

The girl's voice was filled with obvious shock.

Chen Mo did not deny it.

I guess so.

Su Qingyan stared at him blankly.

This answer connected almost all the doubts she had had over the past few months.

The extended leave, the closed-door meeting at the county party committee building, the personal farewell by Deputy County Head Wang, and the attitude of those leaders today.

She always thought that Chen Mo's family situation had just changed, or that he had followed his uncle into some business.

Unexpectedly, the person in charge behind Xingchen Technology was actually him.

"Why did you never tell me?" she asked softly.

"You didn't ask either."

"..."

Su Qingyan was speechless for a moment.

She realized that she seemed to have never really understood the classmate next to her.

Strangely, after the brief shock, she didn't feel that the two of them had become distant.

"Are you just my classmate today?"

Su Qingyan suddenly asked.

"certainly."

Chen Mo turned his head to look at her.

"What else could it be?"

The girl looked at him, her eyes curving slightly.

"It's nothing."

……

After Deputy County Head Wang arrived, the banquet officially began.

Su Shichao and Chen Liqin brought their daughter on stage to briefly thank the guests.

The couple only reviewed Su Qingyan's growth from birth to eighteen years old, and finally handed her a handwritten letter.

Chen Liqin's eyes reddened slightly as she spoke.

"Qingyan, from today onwards, you are an adult."

"Your parents don't expect you to be outstanding forever, nor do they require you to become anyone else."

"I only hope that you can live a healthy and clear-headed life, and choose the path you truly love."

Su Qingyan took the letter and gently hugged her parents.

Applause erupted in the banquet hall.

Chen Mo sat in the audience, looking at the family of three under the lights, a gentle look appearing in his eyes.

My past self was absent from this scene.

Later, when Su Qingyan occasionally mentioned it, she would only casually mention that her parents had held a coming-of-age ceremony for her.

Only now does he realize what kind of expectations the girl had back then.

After the formal commencement of the banquet, the topics at the leaders' table quickly shifted.

Although Chen Mo explicitly stated that he would not discuss work, everyone still intentionally or unintentionally steered the conversation toward Su Shichao.

"Director Su is currently in charge of the industrial corridor, so he's under a lot of pressure."

"The pressure is immense, which shows that Secretary Zhou trusts you."

"Transportation will be a priority for several key projects in Jiangcheng's future. Director Su has taken the lead in this regard."

Director Sun of the Land Bureau raised his glass and said with a smile, "Old Su is not only enviable at work, but he has also raised his daughter well."

She was among the top students in the entire school, and she was also very pretty.

"Each of my classmates is more remarkable than the last."

As he finished speaking, he glanced meaningfully in the direction Chen Mo was.

The others immediately understood.

"Director Su, you have a real advantage."

"My daughter is in the same class as General Manager Chen, and the East Suburb Industrial Corridor is managed by the Transportation Bureau."

"I'll have someone to help me with my work and life from now on."

Hearing the praise from everyone, Su Shichao could only smile and wave his hand.

"The children are just ordinary classmates; work and life should not be mixed up."

Despite saying this, the shock in his heart never subsided.

Previously, he had only learned from Deputy County Head Wang that Chen Mo was not simple.

It wasn't until I saw the county officials stand up to greet him today that I truly realized just how important this young man is.

Chen Liqin, standing to the side, had even more complicated feelings. When her daughter sat next to Chen Mo, her smile was noticeably more pronounced than usual.

Especially the moment Chen Mo appeared.

That kind of heartfelt joy simply couldn't be hidden.

Deputy County Head Wang picked up his teacup, smiled, and said to the couple, "You two have a wonderful daughter."

A seemingly ordinary compliment revealed a deeper meaning to both of them.

This time, however, neither of them responded.

……

It's 10:30 p.m.

After seeing off the last group of relatives, the Su family finally quieted down, with gifts from the guests piled up in the living room.

Books, bracelets, plush toys, and exquisitely packaged jewelry boxes filled almost half the table.

While organizing the gift list, Chen Liqin said, "Qingyan, let's open the gifts tomorrow. It's too late today."

"understood."

Su Qingyan agreed quickly.

However, her gaze had already fallen on one of the sandalwood boxes.

The gift Chen Mo sent was not elaborately wrapped.

The box is small, with only natural wood grain on the surface, and it doesn't even stand out among a pile of exquisite gift boxes.

But she recognized him at a glance.

After returning to her room, Su Qingyan changed out of her dress and finished washing up.

She had already gone to bed.

He remained quiet for less than half a minute before sitting up again.

The girl glanced at the door, made sure her parents weren't coming, then put on her slippers and quietly went back to the living room.

The sandalwood box remained in its original place. She picked it up gently, as if afraid of being discovered by her mother, and quickly returned to her bedroom and closed the door.

At the desk.

Su Qingyan did not open it immediately.

Her fingertips gently traced the lid of the box, and the image of Chen Mo walking into the banquet hall that evening flashed through her mind once again.

Those leaders who were usually aloof and superior all stood up and took the initiative to greet him.

But no matter what he becomes, he still accompanied me on my eighteenth birthday coming-of-age ceremony today.

Thinking of this, Su Qingyan's lips curled up slightly.

She pressed the clasp on the box.

"Click".

The sandalwood box slowly opened, and in the center of the black velvet cloth, a pair of teardrop-shaped jade earrings lay quietly.

The lights went out.

The interior of the jade is like a pool of flowing emerald water, the green color is pure and rich, yet it does not appear heavy.

Su Qingyan was stunned.

She originally thought that Chen Mo would give her a book, a fountain pen, or some small gift with a joking tone.

I never expected that they would be such a beautiful pair of jade earrings.

She carefully took one out.

The cool, warm touch landed in my palm.

The earrings were small and simple in design, neither too flashy nor too plain, and were just right for her age.

Clearly, this is a carefully chosen gift.

Su Qingyan sat down in front of the dressing mirror, tucked her long hair behind her ears, and tried on a pendant.

She rarely wears jewelry, and her movements were somewhat awkward.

After several attempts, I finally managed to fasten both earrings.

The girl in the mirror was wearing white pajamas, her long, black hair falling naturally.

Two emerald green dots fell on her fair earlobes, adding a touch of brightness to her originally cool and aloof face.

Su Qingyan gently turned her cheek.

The more I look, the more I like it.

She took out her phone, hesitated for a moment, and then took a picture of herself in the mirror.

The photo does not show her full face, only half of her profile and the jade on her earlobe.

She opened her chat window with Chen Mo and sent him the photo.

Su Qingyan: I'm all set.

Chen Mo replied quickly.

Chen Mo: It really suits you.

That short sentence made the girl's smile even brighter.

Su Qingyan: When did you pick it?

Chen Mo: A long time ago.

In fact, Liu Xin offered the earring herself, but Chen Mo naturally wouldn't spoil the atmosphere at a time like this.

Su Qingyan stared at the words "for a long time" and felt a gentle touch on her heart.

Su Qingyan: Thank you, I like it very much.

Chen Mo: I'm glad you like it.

She thought for a moment, then sent another message.

Su Qingyan: Chen Mo.

Chen Mo: Hmm?

Her finger stopped on the screen.

I was going to ask him why he gave me earrings.

I also want to ask, does he really only see her as a classmate?

But she never sent any of these questions.

Su Qingyan: It's nothing.

Chen Mo: Go to sleep early.

Su Qingyan: Good night.

Chen Mo: Good night.

After the chat ended, Su Qingyan did not immediately remove her earring.

She sat in front of the mirror for a while longer, until there was a sudden knock on the door.

"Qingyan, aren't you asleep yet?"

Chen Liqin's voice came from outside the door.

Su Qingyan subconsciously closed the sandalwood box, but forgot to remove the jade earring from her earlobe.

The door opened.

Chen Liqin walked in carrying a cup of hot milk.

"Drink it before you sleep, I ate so many sweets today..."

Halfway through her sentence, her gaze suddenly stopped on her daughter's ear.

Chen Liqin paused, then asked, "Who gave me these earrings?"

Su Qingyan's expression appeared slightly unnatural.

"classmate."

Which student?

"Chen Mo."

Hearing this name, Chen Liqin was not surprised.

She placed the milk on the desk and took a closer look.

As a member of a family of leading cadres, Chen Liqin may not be a jewelry expert, but she has seen many fine things.

The color, clarity, and luster of these jade pieces clearly indicate that they are not ordinary jewelry items costing several thousand yuan in jewelry stores.

"Take it off and let Mom see it."

Su Qingyan was a little reluctant, but she still took off the earring.

Chen Liqin examined it under the lamp for a moment, her expression gradually becoming serious.

"Qingyan, do you know how much this thing is worth?"

"have no idea."

Su Qingyan gently shook her head.

"It probably won't be cheap."

"It's more than just not cheap."

Chen Liqin once accompanied a friend from the provincial capital to a jade auction.

A pair of high-quality, fully green earrings of similar quality could fetch a seven-figure price.

Moreover, when two jade pieces are of similar size and color, the value of a pair is often higher than that of a single piece.

"I'll have it appraised tomorrow."

"Need not."

Su Qingyan immediately put the earrings back into the box.

"This is a gift from Chen Mo. I'm not selling it, and I don't need to know how much it costs."

Chen Liqin watched her daughter protect the box and sighed softly in her heart.

"Mom doesn't want to sell it. Things that are too valuable shouldn't be accepted casually."

"But I've already accepted it."

"You know what its value is and you still accept it?"

Su Qingyan was silent for a moment: "No matter how much it's worth, it's my birthday present."

The girl's voice was soft, but her attitude was unusually firm. Chen Liqin looked at her and suddenly didn't know how to persuade her.

If an ordinary man gave her jewelry worth millions, her first reaction would definitely be to make her daughter return it immediately.

The person who can give the gift is Chen Mo.

Given the wealth Chen Mo currently controls, these earrings might not be considered particularly valuable to him.

The issue isn't the price, but what this gift represents.

"You like Chen Mo?"

Chen Liqin suddenly asked.

Su Qingyan's body stiffened slightly. She looked down at the sandalwood box and did not answer.

But the blush on the girl's cheeks had already given her the answer.

Chen Liqin's feelings were somewhat complicated. A few months ago, she was worried that Chen Mo was getting close to her daughter because of the Su family's financial situation and her husband's job.

The positions of the two sides now seem to have been completely reversed.

Given the influence Chen Mo has shown today, the Su family not only cannot bring him anything, but may even gain many intangible benefits in Jiangcheng County because of his daughter's relationship with him.

Her worries shifted from whether Chen Mo was good enough for her daughter to whether her daughter would be hurt in this relationship that hadn't even started yet.

"Qingyan".

"Um?"

"Chen Mo is not an ordinary boy."

Chen Liqin sat down next to her daughter.

"The people and things he's involved with now are far beyond what you're your age."

"Mom isn't against you seeing him. She just hopes you'll protect yourself and not lose your judgment just because you like someone."

Su Qingyan gently stroked the lid of the box.

"I know."

"you do not know."

Chen Liqin sighed.

"When it comes to matters of the heart, it's never easy to stay clear-headed."

Su Qingyan raised her head.

"Mom, will you tell Dad about this?"

"Your dad has been drinking today and isn't thinking about these things."

Chen Liqin found her nervous appearance somewhat amusing.

"Besides, you just like a classmate, you didn't do anything wrong."

The girl quietly breathed a sigh of relief.

Chen Liqin stood up, and as she walked to the door, she looked back one last time.

"Put your earrings away for now, and don't wear them to school."

Why?

"It's too conspicuous, and it's not safe either."

"oh."

Although Su Qingyan was somewhat reluctant, she still agreed.

The door closed again.

She opened the box again and carefully put away the two jade earrings.

Then, she put the sandalwood box into the bottom drawer of her desk.

After thinking about it, I felt it wasn't safe enough.

Finally, I took it out and placed it next to my pillow.

The night outside the window was quiet. On her first night as an eighteen-year-old, Su Qingyan held the sandalwood box and couldn't fall asleep for a long time.

She didn't know how much the earrings were worth, nor did she know what kind of world Chen Mo was in now.

All she knew was that she might, perhaps, have fallen a little in love with someone.