Chapter 549 What Else Is Chen Yuan Hiding?!

"Oh, it's this handsome guy."

Seeing Chen Yuan walking onto the stage, the host began to lead, "May I ask your name?"

"Chen Yuan." Chen Yuan responded with a light smile.

"What is your relationship with Miss He Xuan?"

"Classmate, a very good friend."

"Then, what would you like to say to her today?" the host continued.

"I wish her a happy birthday and success in her studies," Chen Yuan said, "and I wish her well in the days to come. May every festive occasion bring her joy, and may each year bring its own blessings and happiness."

The aura that Chen Yuan displayed after taking the stage was very natural. Not only was he not stage-frightened, but he was also unpretentious. Although he showed off his knowledge a little, it didn't seem like he was trying to flaunt it.

Most high school students are somewhat uptight on stage.

After all, the most common thing for Chinese high school students on the stage of a gala is a monotonous recitation, in a state of extreme tension.

At the same time, he was not frivolous, at the extreme of relaxation.

His demeanor was perfect. With a little grooming, he could pass for a host.

"Chen Yuan's speech was very good, very eloquent," the host said, praising him and stirring up the atmosphere.

Then, there was a round of applause from the audience.

"Not only is he handsome, but he's also so generous."

"Just being able to speak on stage without being nervous already surpasses many people."

"No wonder he's going to be the top scorer; that confidence is in his bones, from the inside out."

"And didn't he also experience something before, being cyberbullied, but he casually cyberbullied the netizens back, donated all the proceeds, and decisively quit the internet?"

Everyone's evaluation of Chen Yuan was very high because he possessed the strength to match it.

"Not bad, Chen Yuan, you've got a whole set of fancy words," Zhou Fu said.

He Xuan, who was next to her, was also quite touched, "Nice blessing, I feel like I can use it."

"I already stole it, I'm going to send it to my younger cousin on his birthday, haha," Shen Yating was even more honest.

"Then, how do you feel knowing that the red ball isn't the biggest prize, but rather a 'punishment game'?" the host continued to ask.

"...Very surprised, I thought I had won a prize."

"But you look very relaxed, do you originally have some talent that you can now show off, and you're a little happy?"

"...Um, I don't know, happy birthday to He Xuan."

Chen Yuan's evasion directly amused the audience.

Otherwise, what could he do? Be unhappy? Or admit that he was trying to show off and steal the spotlight?

Neither was appropriate.

"Then, what can you show us?"

"It's not really a show, I just know a little. Please forgive me if I don't perform well."

After saying that, Chen Yuan walked to the piano on the side of the stage.

Slowly, he sat down.

"Oh, he plays the piano?"

"That means his family is also doing pretty well."

"Good grades, good-looking, and his family isn't bad either, he's a little too popular..."

Some of the 'mothers-in-law' in the audience were already itching to get their hands on this boy.

In fact, early love is not prohibited.

And in some ways, early love is even encouraged.

It's like an investment, paying for the future.

But obviously, this Chen Yuan was a little too high-end.

He showed extremely high value during his growth stock period, and even if you wanted to buy low now, there's no chance...

"I didn't expect Chen Yuan to play the piano," Ji Wenxing said.

"Didn't he play the piano during the study tour before..." Zhang Jianjun said.

"No, Tang Jian played the piano, he plucked the guitar," He Hongtao explained.

"Tang Jian? Is that Director Tang's son?" the director remembered because he had met him during some team-building activities.

"Yes, Director Tang's son is also studying at our school, in the same class and dormitory as Chen Yuan, the two of them have a very close relationship," He Hongtao said with a smile.

"Is that so..." Hearing this, the director was thoughtful.

Was it just an illusion, or was Chen Yuan developing his connections especially broadly?

Or were these people actively approaching Chen Yuan?

But since they could become 'friends,' it wasn't a bad thing, even if this person liked making friends.

Just as these old guys were chatting, the melody of the piano suddenly sounded...

A somewhat light, simple, and familiar melody.

After listening for a while, everyone quickly realized what it was.

And after smiling, some people began to sing along...

Some classmates of the same age directly started: "Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you~"

"Happy Birthday to you~"

The whole audience sang along.

At this time, He Xuan, hearing this sudden birthday song sung to her, was immediately touched, covered her mouth, and was a little teary-eyed with emotion: "Oh my god... thank you..."

"Quite thoughtful, as expected of him," Shen Yating said, clapping her hands in time with the beat.

"With Chen Yuan's ability, he could completely steal the show," Liu Chengxi also said with a smile, "but his greatest skill is making everyone feel comfortable..."

"..." Zhou Fu's face instantly turned red.

She turned into a red-skinned duck.

Liu Chengxi's words were too... fierce!

No, are you sure that's what you meant?

Zhou Fu slowly turned her head and then found Wu Wenxin also blushing as she looked at Liu Chengxi, as if she was calculating something.

Zhou Fu and Wu Wenxin exchanged glances briefly, then paused, and realized something in surprise—

So you too!!

The piano music for the birthday song ended.

Chen Yuan's performance should have ended there.

"So that's how it is, no wonder. I haven't seen him show it before, he probably doesn't know how," Zhang Jianjun understood now.

Because with Chen Yuan's personality of loving to show off, he wouldn't let the opportunity to impress others go to waste if he really had the ability. He should have sung and played the *Lanting Xu* at the same time back then.

It seemed that he only learned a simple birthday song.

"That's right, although he's roommates with Tang Jian, he still needs to study in such a short time," He Hongtao also said, expressing his understanding. "Knowing a birthday song is already very..."

Before he could finish speaking, as the birthday song was about to end, a melody slowly followed. At first, it was very slow, about a few dozen seconds, quite healing, and the style became lighter and more serene.

Like a clear spring in a valley, a golden oriole in a jungle, giving people a very peaceful experience...

Chen Yuan wasn't playing randomly.

This person came prepared.

There were many refined people in the audience, so they immediately recognized it: "Pachelbel's Canon on the piano."

Later on, the music became more lively, giving people a sense of ballet.

"George Winston's Canon, that piece is not of ordinary quality..."

"The level is okay, although it's not very outstanding, it's very remarkable for a high school student to be able to do this."

"I can barely do it as a piano player, but this top scorer can just do it so easily, why..."

The boy who was bumped into by Chen Yuan earlier and told to 'move aside' was quite jealous.

But I have to say, this guy is still very skilled.

Although he can't compare to himself, he's handsome, so he gets extra points.

"How many tricks is Chen Yuan hiding..." Zhou Fu looked at this man and felt a little unfamiliar, "This guy learned the piano just to show off at this moment, right?"

"He's hiding things that even I don't know..." Xia Xinyu also felt a little surprised.

"But it's really great," He Xuan said appreciatively, "I feel like his temperament has changed after playing the piano..."

Everyone looked at him in sync.

"His hands are so good-looking when you look at them like this. When he plays the piano, he's full of confidence and grace."

Looking at Chen Yuan, who had always been by her side and never felt distant, Zhou Fu discovered too many charms in Chen Yuan.

"Yes, he can always make people see him."

Liu Chengxi, looking at Chen Yuan like this, also felt that he possessed a temperament that he didn't have, and although he didn't envy it, he liked it very much.

Everyone saw that Chen Yuan's hands were like dancers on ice, light as a swallow, graceful as a dragon. When he was performing, he was shining because he was immersed in it...

Listening to the canon, which was light and contained a faint serenity, everyone eating seemed to be in an art hall, and tailcoats were about to grow out of their bodies.

After the performance, Chen Yuan slowly moved to the center of the stage, bowed slightly to the audience, and then there was a long, unending applause...

At this moment, He Hongtao felt like he was the one in the spotlight, and his heart was filled with joy.

Too much face, too much prestige.

This birthday coming-of-age banquet was a complete success.

His daughter's coming of age, the approaching college entrance examination, and the sudden rise in his career in middle age could be described as a series of happy events that made him feel overjoyed and numb with happiness.

In this way, the coming-of-age ceremony proceeded smoothly.

He led He Xuan toasting at each table, and the banquet ended in a harmonious atmosphere from beginning to end...

Finally, the photographer took a group photo of He Hongtao, his wife, and He Xuan.

"You guys come over too, take a picture with me."

After taking the photo, He Xuan took the initiative to invite the three-person group and stepped forward to hug Xia Xinyu's arm, asking her to stand next to her.

In this way, three pairs of lovers, plus Fu Xuan, took photos in front of the exquisite flower wall background...

With a click, time was frozen at this moment.

So many young men and women in their most beautiful clothes left wonderful memories at the most beautiful age.

Finally, the coming-of-age ceremony ended.

After sending off the guests one after another, He Hongtao also nervously gave the gift he had prepared to He Xuan, "Happy birthday, Xuan Xuan."

He Xuan saw a delicate wine-red box, opened it with anticipation.

Hopefully, she'll like it...

He Hongtao waited for the other party's response with a rather uneasy mood.

Seeing the extremely luxurious, elegant and refined platinum gemstone necklace, bracelet, and ring, He Xuan immediately beamed with joy, jumped up, and hugged her father, "How awesome are you? This is the best gift, you have such great taste!"

"..." He Hongtao paused, not quite reacting.

But feeling his daughter's embrace and the praises that were enough to make him lose himself in the crossroads of life, the corners of his mouth turned up into an arc that he could barely suppress.

Her liking it was truly liking it.

Damn it, Yuan, you really are a genius!

I originally thought the score for this gift was only 60, but Xuan Xuan gave myself feedback of more than 100 points.

"Of course, who's your dad?" He Hongtao got carried away.

"Mua." He Xuan kissed He Hongtao, then turned her back and said particularly happily, "Dad, put it on for me~"

The child who was only the size of a palm back then had now grown into a graceful young woman. Watching his daughter grow up and seeing her smile, He Hongtao suddenly felt the meaning of being a father.

This is his whole world.

………

"I feel like He Xuan's dad really loves her," Zhou Fu said.

"Although he refused to accept the gift money, it's a bit careless to hold such a good birthday banquet, for someone of He Bao's level," Chen Yuan also commented.

"That's what men are like, they can do anything for their daughter," Xia Xinyu said.

"Seeing Xinyu like this, it's no wonder some mothers get jealous of their daughters..." Zhou Fu complained leisurely.

"What do you mean?" Xia Xinyu blushed and retorted, "Are you saying that to diss me again?"

"Speaking of which, do you want a boy or a girl?" Zhou Fu asked curiously.

"..." Xia Xinyu was immediately embarrassed and stuck, "What, what kind of question is that?"

"Don't mess around, Fu Zi, that's illegal."

Why talk about this now, what's the intention!

At least wait until we can register the child before talking about this kind of thing!

"What about you guys?" Zhou Fu looked at Liu Chengxi again.

"This question is hard to say..." Shen Yating also blushed.

Just then, Liu Chengxi said, "Either is fine, whatever she likes. If she doesn't like it, we don't have to have it."

"………”

Hearing this, everyone was dumbfounded.

Including Shi Yi and Wu Wenxin, they were also stunned.

Immediately afterward, everyone blushed.

These words, spoken by him, were simply devastating.

This person's pure love index is not generally high.

If he doesn't have any ulterior motives, then this person will be the common killer of all the girls in the world!

And since he said that, what else could everyone do?

Go make a baby soon!

"...But it's also because He Xuan has a good personality," Zhou Fu said, "Even though her family is so well-off, she doesn't put on any airs at all."

"And she invited all of us," Wu Wenxin said, "Which means she really treats us like friends."

"Then for all future study sessions, we can call her," Xia Xinyu suggested.

"Indeed, let's call her," Chen Yuan also agreed.

Although He Xuan is mainly on the 'receiving resources' side in this circle, the kind trio is more concerned about the precious friendship than calculating every point on the score.

At this time, the car they called arrived.

Zhou Fu's mother's car also arrived.

The two groups separated here.

Then, they each returned to their own homes.

Since Eleventh High School still had one day left of vacation and Fourth High School had half a day, Chen Yuan and Xia Xinyu went to the house they rented.

After the two returned home, they were talking about He Xuan's coming-of-age ceremony.

"Seeing her eighteenth birthday so lively, compared to the one I gave you, I feel like I'm a bit sorry to you..." Lying next to Chen Yuan, Xia Xinyu said with some self-blame.

"What are you thinking, it's already good enough for a girl to celebrate a guy's birthday, why are you worrying about this?"

"What, do you look down on girls?" Xia Xinyu looked at Chen Yuan, then clenched her fist, "Girl power warning."

Then, Chen Yuan made a gesture of clenching his fists with both hands in response, "Thai boxing warning."

"But our kids will definitely be this happy in the future," Xia Xinyu said with a smile, imagining the future.

"Speaking of which, Xinyu, do you have any ideas for your birthday?" Chen Yuan asked.

"Eat good food, drink good drinks, have a cake, make a wish..."

After listing some simple things, Xia Xinyu finally looked at Chen Yuan and said, "And, you."

Like they said, whether a spring outing is fun depends entirely on who's sitting next to you.

So what matters is not what you do, but who you do it with.

"Yeah, I'll definitely make all these things happen for you."

Looking at Xinyu like this, he said with a smile.

And time, in this way, gradually passed.

Finally, Xia Xinyu's birthday was approaching.

Her coming-of-age ceremony day.

On October 22nd, after the last class, Chen Yuan left the school and went to a chain jewelry store.

Because he was wearing a school uniform and came alone, it was obvious that he was not a big customer.

Of course, this is not a city god-level novel. In reality, there are not so many people who judge others by their appearance. The saleswoman still took the initiative to come forward and introduce him to the items.

"Are you looking for a gift for your girlfriend?" the saleswoman asked.

Chen Yuan gently hummed in agreement, then continued to browse the store.

Generally speaking, high school students can mainly afford process gold, or jade and pure gold bracelets, or lucky little gold beads worn with red ropes, but some of the things this boy was looking at were a little expensive.

Expensive to the point that the store would be nervous about whether the refund would be rejected because of him being underage.

Pure gold solid bangles, very heavy rings, etc.

Whatever, let him look if he wants to.

The saleswoman stood aside, waiting for Chen Yuan to look at each item.

After a while, she finally couldn't help but say to Chen Yuan, "Classmate, what are you looking for? I can introduce it to you."

After she said this, Chen Yuan also stopped pacing.

Roughly, he had an idea in mind.

"Looking for something for my girlfriend," he said.

"I know," the saleswoman said, "What is it for? Birthday, anniversary, or just a gift for no reason?"

Faced with her question, Chen Yuan thought for a while and said uncertainly, "Five gold items?"

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Took a look at the game [sigh], just this 5,000-word chapter today, and then recommend a friend's novel, the link is in the author's note, respect.

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