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    Under the bright sunshine, Cao Guangyu stood at the entrance of the sports ground in his graduation robe, tears welling up in his eyes.

    Mr. Cao watched his son staring intently at the family car, suddenly feeling like he wasn’t being called dad but rather a Lincoln dad…

    What Mr. Cao didn’t know was that these past four years had been tough for young master Cao.

    He was a genuine rich second generation, yet no one believed it.

    Now, finally, there was something to prove he was a rich second generation. Honestly, if it weren’t for the villa at home not having wheels, he would have had his dad push it from Hangcheng all the way here and park it on the sports ground.

    At this moment, Jiang Qin also came after hearing the news and shook hands with Mr. Cao: “The 618 shopping festival at Jingdong has ended, how are things at Hengtong?”

    “The results were good, many young truck drivers and warehouse staff got trained.”

    “That’s good.”

    Recently, Jingdong, mirroring Alibaba’s Singles’ Day, launched the 618 shopping festival, and they almost messed up as their logistics couldn’t cope. In the expansion period, many new workers and drivers at Hengtong lacked experience, so the two companies collaborated.

    With improved skilled manpower, Jingdong still owed a favor, ensuring a win-win situation.

    Business is like this, there are no permanent friends or enemies. Although Jingdong was cautious about Jiang Qin entering e-commerce, they actually wanted to surpass Alibaba.

    Because, for now, Group-Buy is only an imagined enemy, while Alibaba is the real competitor.

    Seeing Jiang Qin and Mr. Cao chatting amicably, the classmates could finally confirm that young master Cao’s dad was indeed the boss and not just the driver of the stretched Lincoln!

    “Cao Guangyu is really a young master? That’s too sci-fi!”

    “Honestly, he’s hidden it so well for four years, I had no clue!”

    “He’s a rich second generation, why pretend to be a nerd all the time!”

    “Maybe he didn’t want to create a distance due to the status difference. It’s really thoughtful, but you have to admit, Mr. Cao’s acting is pretty good. I couldn’t tell at all!”

    Cao Guangyu suddenly became the center of attention, but he became much more modest, always demurring with modest denials.

    Contrary to his modesty, his chest puffed out more and more prominently.

    Some girls with lesser figures even felt a bit envious and hurried away from him, fearing they’d look inferior in comparison.

    “Brother Cao, how do you feel?” Ren Ziqiang couldn’t help but whisper quietly.

    “I’ve never felt better, I think I could handle another four years of college!”

    Pan Xiu and others couldn’t help but surround him, chattering, “Cao Guangyu, you should have told us you were a rich second generation, why hide it for so long?”

    “To enjoy life with the people, to enjoy life with the people.”

    Young master Cao chuckled, but inside he was cursing. Over these four years, he almost had “rich second generation” tattooed on his forehead—who believed him, who ever did!

    Jiang Tian was also surprised and looked towards Jiang Qin, “Jiang Qin, did you know Cao Guangyu is really a rich second gen? Did you know about this before?”

    “I didn’t.”

    “You lived in the same dorm, and he didn’t tell you? That’s really low-key.”

    “Right? But I wouldn’t disdain him just because he’s a rich second generation.”

    Jiang Qin stood in the sunlight, speaking lightly like someone born rich.

    Hearing this, people around finally realized this guy could overshadow a rich second generation—he was a rich first generation!

    Soon after, Linchuan University’s graduation ceremony officially began, and the sports ground became extremely lively.

    Some took this opportunity, their faces flushed as they introduced their school sweethearts to their parents.

    The male students’ parents, learning their sons had partners, immediately lit up with smiles, heartily calling each other in-laws, while the female students’ parents mostly had an expression as if their home-grown bok choy had been ravaged by pigs.

    Zhou Chao’s dad was also at the scene. Seeing other parents becoming in-laws, he couldn’t help but put an arm around his son, “Ah Chao, haven’t you liked anyone in these four years of university?”

    Chao broke out in a sweat immediately: “No, absolutely not…”

    “If someone likes you, don’t rush to reject them. Try dating—college love is the purest. Looking for a partner gets harder when you start working. People’s hearts tend to get more complicated after this stage.”

    Zhou Chao’s dad said earnestly.

    Hearing the word “purest,” Chao hissed and couldn’t help but tense up, “Really no, I… I’m afraid of pain.”

    “?”

    Besides the new in-laws, the next most common sight was group photos.

    There were families of three, and after officially becoming relatives, families of six, and perhaps even though they appeared as a family of six, they might actually be a family of seven…

    As the CEO of Group-Buy, Jiang Qin naturally was dragged here and there for various group photos.

    For the boys, Jiang Qin might be the wealthiest person they’d ever meet—keeping a photo with him was definitely a boast-worthy asset.

    For girls like Jian Chun, Song Qingqing, and Jiang Tian, their aim was more about preserving memories.

    Even girls from neighboring classes also eagerly gathered for photos, eventually creating a scene of bustling activity and contrasting appearances.

    “Taking photos with so many girls, my brother got really tired.”

    Jiang Qin was taking a photo with a young lady from class five when he saw Feng Nanshu drift by without expression, like a beautiful little ghost.

    She didn’t even look at Jiang Qin, her gaze fixed straight ahead as she drifted by… drifted by…

    However, as Feng Nanshu was drifting here and there, Yuan Youqin nearby suddenly waved, “Nanshu, come over, we’re taking a photo, stand between mom and dad.”

    “I’m coming, I’m coming!”

    Feng Nanshu instantly left Jiang Qin behind and ran over, then stood innocently between Yuan Youqin and Jiang Zhenghong.

    Yuan Youqin looked at her indulgently, “Let me fix your shawl.”

    “Thank you, mom.”

    “Standing between mom and dad”

    “Thank you, mom”

    Hearing this, the onlookers immediately showed faces full of curiosity, their eyes wide, whispering continuously among themselves.

    They thought they had misheard at first, but the second phrase was quite loud—this indicated that Feng Nanshu had indeed started addressing Jiang Qin’s parents as her own.

    And judging by their expressions and tone, it all felt so natural, not the slightest bit of awkwardness.

    Not just the avid shipper Gao Wenhui, even ordinary people found it a bit unbelievable.

    “That’s Jiang Qin’s mom, right? Feng Nanshu just called her mom, didn’t she?”

    “Sounds normal. I heard from Gao Wenhui that Jiang’s mom even gave the family heirloom to Feng Nanshu. Must be quite certain about her.”

    “I feel like Jiang Qin’s whole family really likes Feng Nanshu…”

    “But didn’t Jiang always deny it? He even said they were just friends.”

    “Jiang Qin? Heh, he once told CCTV reporters face-to-face that he definitely wouldn’t do takeout.”

    “Makes sense…”

    “Businesspeople rarely speak the truth. He also said he was a Yan ancestor.”

    While chatting, a family photo of three was already taken. Jiang Qin walked over with a baffled expression, “Mom, where did that title come from just now?”

    Yuan Youqin gave him a look, “None of your business.”

    “Feng Nanshu, you tell me.”

    “I won’t—go ahead, spank me if you dare.”

    Jiang Qin pinched her cheek, “You’re quite bold, aren’t you?”

    Feng Nanshu, her cheek in his grip, looked at him full of joy, “Brother, I want to take a photo with you too.”

    “I’m almost a son-in-law here, and still taking photos…”

    Jiang Qin mumbled, but still waved over Lu Xuemei to take a photo of him and Feng Nanshu.

    “Madam, look at the camera, don’t just stare at the boss…”

    “Awoo.”

    Feng Nanshu puffed her cheeks and then looked at the camera, appearing cute and obedient, but couldn’t help glancing at Jiang Qin the moment Lu Xuemei pressed the shutter.

    Just then, Zhou Chao ran over from not too far away, “Bro Jiang, did you bring your meal card? My dad came in the morning without having breakfast.”

    “Didn’t bring it.”

    “Shoot, I didn’t bring my meal card, nor did I take the keys. What about lunch?”

    Jiang Qin patted his shoulder, “I predict, today, surely a young master will treat everyone to a meal.”

    Zhou Chao: “?”

    Just then, Cao Guangyu suddenly roared, “Everyone, today my dad is treating everyone to a meal. Let’s go to Nanshan Restaurant, my dad is wealthy!”

    Hearing this, the finance class three immediately erupted into a wave of cheers and some even started chanting for the young master’s long life.

    Cao Guangyu’s eyes filled with tears—yes, this was the feeling, exactly this!

    For four years, this was the moment he had been waiting for.

    Meanwhile, Mr. Cao was a bit confused watching Cao Guangyu, not understanding why such a big boss like Mr. Jiang would let me treat?

    But the words were already out, how could he take them back? Mr. Cao, not to be outdone, had already booked Nanshan Restaurant for his “son,” really fulfilling Cao Guangyu’s dream of living as a rich second generation.

    With many people and elders around, Jiang Qin also couldn’t help but drink a few more glasses.

    Feng Nanshu sat beside him, acting mischievous, holding a wine bottle and refilling his glass each time, always pretending to be obedient when Jiang Qin squinted at her…

    Gao Wenhui and Wang Haini sat opposite them, watching Feng Nanshu’s actions clearly and couldn’t help exchanging glances.

    They knew some inside stories, so they could guess what Feng Nanshu was up to.

    “Feng Nanshu really is a little demon…” Wang Haini said seriously.

    “No doubt.” Gao Wenhui nodded in agreement.

    “She was quite obedient when she first started college, how did she learn all this now?”

    “She said she was naughty before.”

    Wang Haini pursed her lips, “What do we do this time? What if it’s discovered, who will take the blame?”

    Gao Wenhui fell silent for a moment, “I can’t take this blame, I never stirred it…”

    Chapter Summary

    In the graduation day, Cao Guangyu confirms his wealthy status, surprising everyone, including his classmates who had seen him only as humble and down-to-earth until now. Meanwhile, another plot unfolds as Feng Nanshu publicly refers to Jiang Qin's parents as her own, stirring up discussions and speculations among the onlookers. Jiang Qin, too, seems to struggle with these new developments amid the celebration.

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