In response, Xia Wensheng stated—

"Yes, how could I not go?"

Xia Wensheng actually graduated earlier than Xia Wenxi, but he deliberately kept it a secret.

Two days before the graduation ceremony, the class group posted a list of students who would participate in the tassel-turning ceremony. After all, there are so many graduates, and not every student can go on stage to have their tassel turned.

Xia Wenxi originally thought this had nothing to do with her, after all, her grades were only average, and this kind of thing shouldn't be her concern.

But when she opened the list, she was surprised to find her own name on it.

"Could it really be because my dad is Xia Hengyuan this time?"

Xia Wenxi couldn't think of any other reason.

Knowing that Xia Wenxi would be going on stage to have her tassel turned, Ke Shurong specially invited a makeup artist to come to her home early in the morning to do her daughter's makeup.

On graduation day, the sky was clear and the family set off for school together in the morning, with Xia Wensheng driving as usual.

"Did you wash your car?"

Before Xia Wenxi even got into the car, she noticed that Xia Wensheng's car was spotless and shiny today... After looking closely, she realized that not only was the car spotless and shiny, but Xia Wensheng was also dressed very flamboyantly today, not to mention his shiny leather shoes.

In the sweltering heat of June, wearing a black suit and tie, aren't you afraid of getting heat rash?

He also had a neatly slicked-back hairstyle and a very expensive-looking wristwatch. Xia Wenxi had never seen him dressed so well before.

"Isn't this all to make you look good?"

"……Thanks."

"I have to say, Da Bao is quite handsome when he dresses up properly."

Xia Wensheng was speechless at his mother's praise. "When have I ever not been handsome? If you don't have confidence in me, you should at least have some confidence in your genes, right?"

"Of course I believe in my own genes, but it's your dad's genes that are holding me back."

The family arrived at school amidst much bickering and commotion.

The school even opened an outdoor stadium as a temporary parking lot for today's graduation ceremony.

"Mom and Dad, I'm going back to my dorm first. You can stay here..."

Xia Wenxi paused halfway through her sentence, wondering where she should wait for her.

Fan University alumnus Xia Wensheng chimed in, "We'll wait for you in the square in front of the school auditorium; it'll be best to take a group photo there."

"Okay, you guys wait for me there, I'm going to change into my graduation gown."

The graduation gowns were custom-made by the school for all students, and the class monitor had already distributed them to each dormitory in advance. Xia Wenxi's gown was naturally in her dormitory as well.

When Xia Wenxi arrived, her roommates were also putting on makeup, and Zhang Jiayi was doing the makeup for Jin Wenyao and Li Mengting.

"Jiayi, I never knew you had this skill!"

Xia Wenxi watched as she did Li Mengting's makeup; her technique seemed very professional.

Jin Wenyao was already made up and waiting on the side. Xia Wenxi looked at her makeup and thought it was very suitable. This was definitely not something that could be done with ordinary skills.

Zhang Jiayi smiled shyly, "I just figured it out at home by myself. Wenxi, your makeup looks much better."

"Oh, by the way, Wenxi, your graduation gown is on the table."

"good."

Xia Wenxi opened the package. The fabric of the graduation gown wasn't very good, and it even had a new fabric smell when she opened it. However, it was already very good that the school provided it. She had heard that in the past, students had to rent or buy their own gowns.

"I'm leaving now, my parents are waiting for me. If you're done later, you can go to the square in front of the auditorium. I brought my camera, and we can take pictures together."

After putting on her graduation gown, Xia Wenxi held the cap in her hand, intending to put it on later.

"Okay! You go ahead, Wenxi, we'll be there in a bit."

As Xia Wenxi walked from the dormitory building to the auditorium, she encountered many students in their graduation gowns taking photos in small groups.

When she graduated, the school did not hold a graduation ceremony for some reason, so this time it can be considered to make up for the regret of that year.

The square was already crowded with people, and Xia Wenxi was worried that she might not be able to find anyone when she arrived.

I didn't expect to see Xia Wensheng after only a few glances. I have to say that being tall has its advantages; it makes you stand out in situations like this.

"Why are there still flowers?"

Xia Wenxi accepted the flowers from Ke Shurong in surprise; she hadn't seen them on the way here.

"Mom asked Wensheng to buy this to wish our little one a happy graduation!"

"Thank you, Mom."

Xia Wenxi's eyes welled up with tears. She hadn't been in this world for long, but Ke Shurong had already made up for so many of her regrets.

"Thank you, Dad, too."

Xia Wenxi hugged her parents one by one. When it was Xia Wensheng's turn, she skipped the hug, but still sincerely said, "Thank you, brother."

"Tsk, at least my flowers weren't a waste of money."

"Come on, Xiaobao, let Mommy help you put on your hat."

Xia Wenxi obediently walked up to Ke Shurong and bent down so that she could put the hat on her.

Ke Shurong was well-prepared, and even took out several clipboards from her bag.

"Okay! It looks really beautiful. Da Bao, come and take a picture of us."

Xia Wensheng was dressed in a flashy outfit today, but he still had to carry a camera to take pictures of his parents and sister, and he didn't dare to complain.

"I should have brought Feng Yue along. Have you ever seen a photographer dressed this handsomely before?"

"Didn't Assistant Feng go on her honeymoon? Is she back already?"

"Yeah, I came back last week. Let's see. How is it?"

Xia Wensheng showed them the photos, and then—

Ke Shurong berated her, "What kind of rubbish is this! I didn't even open my eyes, do you even know how to take pictures?"

"Since you took so many pictures, surely one of them should show your eyes open, right?"

Xia Wensheng felt wronged, since he didn't know how to take pictures. "Why don't we call Feng Yue over?"

"Chairman Xia, Mrs. Xia, I hear your voice, Miss Xia."

Xia Wensheng paused, holding his phone. "Lin Shen? What are you doing here?...Attending your nephew's graduation ceremony?"

Lin Shen shook his head and said, "I'm here to confer tassels on the junior students' graduation caps."

He had no interest in attending his nephew's graduation ceremony.

"The same to you?!"

Xia Wensheng exclaimed in surprise.

Xia Wenxi was stunned for a moment, then looked at Xia Wensheng, "Also? So you are too?"

"Cough! That's right."

"Are you taking pictures? If you don't mind, I can take a group photo for you. I used to be in the photography club when I was in college."

Ke Shurong was annoyed that none of the photos her son took were usable, but when she heard Lin Shen say this, she immediately said happily, "Then I'll trouble you to take a picture for our whole family."

Xia Wensheng was naturally happy to hand over the "photographer" position as soon as possible. Since someone was eager to take the job, it was even better.

The first photo is a family portrait of four, with Xia Wenxi and Ke Shurong standing in the middle, and Xia Hengyuan and his son Xia Wensheng standing on either side.

"I took a few pictures. Mrs. Xia, are you satisfied with them?"

After taking the group photo, Lin Shen showed it to Ke Shurong.

It was clear that she was very satisfied this time, as Ke Shurong praised everyone she met.

She added, "Don't be so polite, just call me Auntie! Your mother and I are old acquaintances."