A thought struck him. He took out his phone, opened the private chat group that only contained a few of them, and typed: "On graduation day, I want to say a few words to Jiu Yuan alone."
The message received a response quickly after it was sent.
Hsieh Che-cheng: [Yes, but it can't last too long.]
Yuan Xu: [As long as it doesn't delay my return home tonight, it's fine.]
Rong Shenghan: [Don't try anything funny.]
Lin Yanran looked at the reply on the screen, a helpless yet satisfied smile appearing on her lips.
He knew that getting their permission was already the limit.
Yu Jiuyuan must return to the master bedroom at night and sleep in Rong Shenghan's arms. This is a tacit rule among them, and no one can break it.
All he needs is a little bit of his own time to express his feelings to her, and that will be enough.
In the office, Yu Jiuyuan's phone screen lit up, displaying messages in the chat group.
She glanced at it, a cold smile flashing across her eyes, then locked the screen and continued working.
The handover of power in the Yu family is nearing its end. Her father is very satisfied with her performance and has entrusted her with most of the core affairs.
The student council's work has been handed over, so there's no need to worry about it anymore.
Several of her conquests were completely devoted to her, and even the most arrogant Lin Yanran became her devoted follower.
Everything was under her control, perfectly flawless.
A week later, the graduation ceremony was held in the central square of St. Sakura Academy.
As the wind carried the golden sunlight of Saint Sakura Academy's graduation season, it swept across the red-carpeted graduation ceremony stage and landed on Yu Jiuyuan's drooping eyelashes.
As a legendary figure who went straight from elementary school to university and served as student council president for six consecutive terms, she didn't need to go through the fierce competition of the college entrance examination; she already had a university admission notice.
Standing as a graduate representative, her voice was soft and sweet, like spring water infused with honey, but her eyes held a cold, controlling power that was completely different from her innocent appearance.
The sun shone brightly, and the sky was cloudless. The square was filled with pure white gardenias, and the air was filled with their fragrance and the scent of fresh grass.
The students, dressed in graduation gowns, sat neatly below the stage, their faces filled with excitement and reluctance.
As the most prestigious academy in the country, Saint Sakura Academy's graduation ceremony has always attracted much attention, with many wealthy and famous people personally attending to witness this important moment for their children.
Yu Jiuyuan, as a representative of the graduates, spoke on the podium.
She wore a custom-made white graduation gown with a flowing skirt, her long hair styled in an elegant updo, and she wore an honorary medal awarded by Saint Sakura Academy. She was elegant and dazzling.
"Dear teachers and students," her voice was clear and melodious, carrying throughout the square through the microphone.
"Today, we stand here, about to bid farewell to the high school section of St. Sakura and embark on the next chapter of our lives. Looking back on our time at St. Sakura, we have gained knowledge, made close friends, and experienced growth..."
Finally, may we grow up under the protection of Saint Cherry Blossom, and be able to take control of our own lives in the future.
Her speech was sincere and moving, containing both reminiscences of the past and aspirations for the future, winning rounds of applause from the audience.
Lin Yanran stood at the front of the student line, his gaze fixed on her, his eyes filled with undisguised admiration and pride.
Xie Zhecheng stood beside him, his face still showing his usual indifference, but his gaze towards Yu Jiuyuan softened.
Yuan Xu pushed up her glasses, a faint smile on her lips, and listened attentively to her speech.
Rong Shenghan stood on one side of the stage. As the vice president of the student council, he was responsible for assisting in hosting the graduation ceremony.
His gaze remained fixed on Yu Jiuyuan, his deep eyes swirling with complex emotions—pride, possessiveness, and a barely perceptible tenderness.
After finishing her speech, Yu Jiuyuan bowed in gratitude, and thunderous applause erupted from the audience.
She stepped down from the stage and returned to the group. Rong Shenghan immediately stepped forward and naturally took her hand, feeling the warmth of his touch on her fingertips.
“Well said,” he said softly, his tone filled with undisguised admiration.
Yu Jiuyuan looked up at him and smiled, her eyes filled with gentle joy: "Thank you."
Xie Zhecheng handed over a bottle of water: "Drink some water to soothe your throat."
Yuan Xu also said, "Jiu Yuan, your speech just now was very inspiring."
Yu Jiuyuan responded to each question, always with a polite smile on her face.
Watching their natural interaction, Lin Yanran felt a pang of sadness, but she still stepped forward and mustered her courage to say, "Jiuyuan, I have something I want to say to you. Can we talk in private for a moment?"
Yu Jiuyuan raised an eyebrow and looked at Rong Shenghan.
Rong Shenghan gripped her hand tightly, his eyes scrutinizing her, but he still nodded: "Go, but don't go too far."
“Okay.” Yu Jiuyuan replied and followed Lin Yanran to the camphor tree in the corner of the square.
The dense foliage of the camphor tree blocked out the sunlight, creating a cool and shady spot.
Lin Yanran turned around, looked at Yu Jiuyuan, her eyes earnest and burning: "Jiuyuan, since I met you, I have changed a lot. I used to be arrogant and conceited, but you made me understand what responsibility and perseverance are."
I know you have many people around you, and I know I might just be one of them, but I still want to tell you that I like you, and that's true.
He took a deep breath and continued, "I don't care about any titles or status, nor do I care about sharing you with someone else. I just hope that in the days to come, you will allow me to stay by your side and give me the opportunity to be good to you."
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