In June, at the beginning of summer, the sun blazes fiercely, and the air is thick with heat.

During A University's annual graduation season, students in academic gowns can be seen everywhere on campus taking photos to commemorate the occasion, creating a mix of excitement and sadness as their youth comes to an end and a new journey begins.

The CEO's office on the top floor of the Lu's Group headquarters.

Lu Chen was engrossed in a pile of documents when there was a gentle knock on the office door.

"Enter."

The assistant held up a folder: "Mr. Lu, the A University administration office called to ask if you are available to attend this year's graduation ceremony. As is customary, I have already declined, citing your busy schedule."

The Lu Group donates tens of millions of yuan to University A every year for scholarships, research projects and infrastructure construction, and is the largest contributor to the Board of Trustees.

Therefore, every graduation season, the school extends a sincere invitation, hoping that this important sponsor and outstanding alumnus can attend the ceremony.

Lu Chen only attended Lu Er's graduation ceremony in person; he declined all other appearances due to his busy work schedule.

After the assistant finished reporting, he was about to leave when he heard his boss suddenly speak.

"etc."

The assistant stopped and looked at Lu Chen with some confusion.

Lu Chen had already raised his head: "Call the school back and tell them I'll be going there this year."

The assistant was stunned, and subconsciously confirmed, "Mr. Lu, do you mean you accepted A University's invitation to attend their graduation ceremony this year?"

"Um."

Lu Chen nodded. "You can coordinate the specific timing with the school office. Also, prepare some suitable gifts for the graduating students, in quantities based on the number of medical school graduates this year."

Medical school?

The assistant understood immediately and replied, "Yes, Mr. Lu, I'll take care of it right away."

Lu Chen picked up his phone and opened his chat with Luo Bingbing: "A University's graduation ceremony is tomorrow, want to go?"

Luo Bingbing replied almost instantly, sending a jubilant emoji: "Great, honey, I'll go with you tomorrow to support Keyan."

Lu Chen looked at the screen and smiled helplessly.

At noon, Lu Er and Song Jingmo were eating and chatting.

Lu Er, biting her chopsticks, looked at Song Jingmo with bright eyes: "Dr. Song, are you free tomorrow for Keyan's graduation ceremony?"

"Shall we go together? I only have this one precious nephew, and I have to be there for this important moment in his life."

Song Jingmo was slowly sipping his soup when he heard this. He paused, his tone somewhat helpless: "The school just called me this afternoon."

"Huh? What do you want? Did you donate money too?"

"no."

Song Jingmo put down his spoon, wiped his mouth, and said, "They want me to give a short speech to this year's graduates as a representative of outstanding graduates."

It's not surprising at all that University A's medical school invited Song Jingmo.

Song Jingmo graduated with near-perfect grades, then pursued further studies abroad. Upon returning to China, she became a key member of Kangren Hospital. Both her academic achievements and clinical skills are a source of pride for her alma mater.

Inviting him back to give a speech carries significant weight.

"That's a good thing!"

Lu Er immediately perked up, "Let's go, we have to go. Let those junior students see what it means to have both good looks and talent, and to have both medical ethics and medical skills."

Seeing the person's excited expression, Song Jingmo's eyes lit up with a smile: "I refused."

"Why?" Lu Er asked, puzzled. "What a great opportunity."

"I don't like it. I have work scheduled at the hospital tomorrow."

Song Jingmo's words are concise and to the point.

He is by nature quiet and neither good at nor fond of giving speeches in front of large groups of people, especially in official and ceremonial occasions.

"no."

Lu Er put down her chopsticks and started to act spoiled.

Reaching across the table, she took Song Jingmo's hand. "Dr. Song, think about it. Keyan calls you 'uncle-in-law.' As an elder, shouldn't you go and support him?"

"Please come with me, Dr. Song! Brother Jingmo! How can you bear to let me go to the graduation ceremony all alone?"

"Besides, it's no fun if I go alone if you don't go. What if some younger student hits on me? You have to go and assert your dominance."

Lu Er's words became increasingly absurd, and he started making up random excuses.

As Song Jingmo was being shaken around, listening to Lu Er's illogical threats and coquettish whining, he couldn't help but laugh.

He gripped Lu Er's hand tightly and pinched her puffed-up cheek: "Eat your food properly. I'll call the hospital later and adjust tomorrow's schedule."

"real?"

Lu Er's eyes lit up.

"Um."

Song Jingmo said indulgently, "I'll go with you and support my nephew."

Lu Er, having succeeded, leaned over and kissed Song Jingmo on the cheek: "Dr. Song is the best!"

Meanwhile, in the president's office at University A, the elderly president, with his gray hair, was looking at the computer screen with a worried expression.

With the graduation ceremony approaching, several prominent alumni and business representatives who were originally planned to be invited have declined to attend for various reasons.

Although the students were the core of the ceremony, the lack of several distinguished guests diminished its significance and glamour.

In particular, the president of the Lu Group is almost impossible to hire every year.

The old principal sighed, understanding the situation but also feeling a pang of regret.

Just then, there was a knock on the office door, and the secretary practically rushed in, her face filled with barely suppressed excitement and disbelief.

"Principal, great news! Incredibly great news!"

"What's wrong? Why are you in such a panic?"

"President Lu's assistant just called back personally."

The secretary tried to keep her voice steady. "President Lu has agreed to attend our graduation ceremony this year, and he will be bringing his wife with him."

"What?"

The old principal was so excited that he stood up from his chair, almost knocking over the teacup beside him. "Are you sure President Lu is coming in person?"

"Absolutely true. My assistant made it very clear that the itinerary has been confirmed and asked us to send over the detailed arrangements."

The old headmaster's face instantly brightened, his wrinkles crinkling into a wide smile: "Excellent! Excellent! This is the cornerstone of our graduation ceremony!"

"Quickly, arrange the best seats. Double-check the procedures to make sure everything goes perfectly."

No sooner had he finished speaking than the secretary's phone rang again.

The secretary glanced at the phone, then covered the receiver and said, "It's Dean Kang Ren, Song Jingmo, calling."

The former principal said, "Song Jingmo is the best recruitment advertisement for A University's medical school. If he could come too..."

The secretary answered the phone, said a few words briefly, and after hanging up, the expression on her face could no longer be described as excitement.

"Principal, Dean Song said he's free tomorrow and can come to the ceremony."

The old principal stood there, stunned for a full five seconds.

Then, he slammed his hand on the table, his voice booming, "Good, good, good! Double happiness! No, triple happiness! Quickly, spread the word that the ceremony schedule has been adjusted!"

"Add Song Jingmo's statement and place it in a prominent position. Also, notify more media outlets we're cooperating with; tomorrow's press release will contain major content."

That night, the principal was so excited he tossed and turned, his mind filled with the sensational effect that the CEO of the Lu Group and top scholar Song Jingmo would create on stage together at tomorrow's ceremony...

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