After abandoning his wife and children, Bo Xilai coaxed and begged her to reconcile.

Two weeks later, it will be the centennial celebration of Nancheng Middle School.

To avoid adding to the traffic congestion near the school, Song Jin and Bo Sinian rode in the same car.

Sure enough, at the intersection in front of the school, the traffic began to slow down.

"Do you remember that crooked tree?" Bo Sinian asked, looking at the Chinese scholar tree not far ahead, his tone slightly casual and probing.

Song Jin also looked up. This crooked tree was the most senior member of the school. Who could forget it?

"I have to say, your method of attracting my attention by hitting me back then was very effective. Only you could come up with such a dirty trick." Bo Sinian still finds it both funny and exasperating when he thinks about it now.

Song Jin stared at the Chinese scholar tree and sighed softly, "There's nothing I can do. Who told you to be liked by Song Zhaoyun?"

Bo Sinian gave a helpless twitch of his lips.

"Want to get out and walk around?" The car is stuck in traffic, so walking might be faster.

Song Jin agreed and got out of the car.

Before long, the two arrived at the crooked tree.

Bo Sinian subconsciously stopped in his tracks, his tone unhurried yet tinged with nostalgia: "Back then, this was a dead end."

"Is President Bo so nostalgic?" Song Jin also looked up at him, her eyes clear, her expression ambiguous, and her tone playful.

"Of course. I still remember that you pinned me against the tree in this very spot, under the cover of darkness." Bo Sinian patted the thick tree trunk, which happened to be the very spot where he had kissed her.

Recalling that scene, Song Jin's expression became somewhat unnatural, but she still subconsciously retorted, "What do you mean I pinned you down in a tree? It was clearly you who pinned me down in a tree!"

Bo Sinian's eyes brightened, a hint of excitement welling up within them: "You still remember, don't you?"

Realizing he was doing it on purpose, Song Jin ignored her and walked straight toward the school gate.

hushed whispers could be heard from time to time around me.

"Isn't this Professor Song and President Bo? Back then, one of them was a top student and the other was a genius. Even after so many years since graduation, they are still as charming as ever, no, they are even more impressive than before."

"So this is the famous Professor Song, who is both intelligent and beautiful. It's a pity that I was born a few years too late and couldn't appreciate her charm during my student days."

"That's true. If you were in the same grade as her, then Nanzhong would be your domain. You might not even be able to keep your position as the top student in the whole school."

Those who are here today to attend the school anniversary celebration are all outstanding alumni, either prominent figures in the school back then or prominent figures in society now.

Some familiar alumni also came up to greet them.

"Oh, you two came together? You really kept your wedding a secret last time, you absolutely have to invite me to your celebration this time!"

Song Jin also subconsciously took a step back to the side, keeping her distance from Bo Sinian.

Bo Sinian glanced at her, the light in his eyes dimming slightly.

"Returning to the sacred place of your youth, how do you two feel?" This is Zhao Chenxi, Song Jinye's former deskmate, who is now the vice president of a multinational company in Greater China.

Song Jin gave her a long-awaited hug and said calmly, "I'm quite excited. Youth is wonderful."

Zhao Chenxi stared at her with wide eyes: "Sister Ye, is that what you call being excited?"

Song Jin also smiled faintly and raised her chin: "Fireworks are exploding in your heart, but you maintain a calm demeanor on the outside. That's called adult emotional management."

Zhao Chenxi looked her up and down with a smile, and said with a sigh, "I still miss the old Sister Ye who would beat up anyone she didn't like."

Song Jin raised an eyebrow and smiled helplessly: "Am I that violent?"

Zhao Chenxi smiled with amusement: "Why don't you go ask around at the next school? They still have the legend of you teaching the school bully a lesson."

Song Jin clicked her tongue lightly: "Who spread these rumors about me?"

Zhao Chenxi shrugged, saying seriously, "Don't be modest, your record is verifiable."

A group of people walked into the campus chatting and laughing.

Several people stopped in front of the photo wall in the exhibition hall. Zhao Chenxi, with her sharp eyes, was the first to find their class's graduation photo.

Everyone turned to look.

"We were all so naive back then, those youthful days are gone forever."

"Fourth Brother, I remember you were originally standing on the far side, how come you secretly moved behind Sister Ye?"

Bo Sinian's gaze fell on the graduation photo. "I'm standing in the center, is there a problem?"

Song Jin was unaware of this unexpected turn of events. In the graduation photo, the boy stood quietly behind her, hidden among the crowd, yet possessing a unique and extraordinary style.

However, the scene was so noisy that she didn't notice.

The stage at the school anniversary ceremony was brightly lit, and the audience was packed.

Song Jin also wore a black suit with a white long skirt and stood at the podium to share her growth and original aspirations.

Her brilliant academic achievements were displayed on the big screen. She spoke calmly and clearly, radiating a gentle yet dazzling light.

Bo Sinian sat in the audience, his gaze fixed on her. The dazzling figure before him overlapped with the arrogant and proud woman in his memory, and a mix of melancholy and joy welled up in his heart.

Even though an entire youth had passed, she could still easily stir his emotions. The myriad feelings that arose because of her, like osmanthus blossoms and goldenrain fruit blown by the wind, instantly filled his heart—sweet, fragrant, intense…

The host raised his hand to quell the thunderous applause for Song Jinye from the audience: "Thank you, Professor Song, for your wonderful presentation! Alumnus Song Jinye has dedicated herself to academia, shining brightly in the field of new energy with her perseverance and passion. She is the pride of our Nanzhong High School. Next, let's welcome Mr. Bo Sinian, President of Yuzhou Group, to the stage to say a few words to everyone!"

Applause erupted again from the audience, and Bo Sinian slowly rose to his feet.

His tailored black suit accentuated his tall, dignified figure and commanding presence. Years of experience in the business world had given him a broad perspective, showcasing the vision and responsibility of an entrepreneur.

When someone becomes the sole focus of attention in a room, it's hard to ignore them. Especially if that person has left a significant mark on your life.

Seeing Bo Sinian standing on the stage, Song Jinye's thoughts suddenly drifted back to her childhood.

When it was his turn to perform at the New Year's Eve party, he didn't go on stage as scheduled. Instead, he and Lu Zaiye and a few others set off fireworks on the playground for half an hour, which became the most explosive performance of the year.

On the day of his coming-of-age ceremony, he gave all the boys in the class custom-made ties and all the girls scarves and flowers. He said to her: "Congratulations, Song Jinye, you have successfully obtained your ticket to the adult world. May you always be a carefree and fearless little girl."

When he first transferred to the class, his grades were unstable, and he often failed tests. But he didn't care at all, saying, "It's just one test, it doesn't define me." His inherent pride and unruliness never disappeared because of a single failure.

Song Jin looked at him, and scenes from her childhood memories surfaced in her mind. The warm and lingering feelings she once had seemed to be making a comeback.