() Chongshan Gold Store is not well-known in other places, but this year it is a well-known brand in the hearts of local people, especially young ladies and young wives.
Jiang Ling was young and didn't know, but Mo Xuemei often went in and out of Zhongshan Gold Store. Ordinary silver jewelry was packaged in paper boxes, while only those yellow and platinum jewelry were packaged in wooden boxes and gift paper bags.
Mo Xuemei couldn't help but feel doubts and took the wooden box out of the paper bag. In addition to the Zhongshan Gold Store's trademark engraved on it, there was also a conspicuous letter p.
It was actually platinum. Mo Xuemei was even more surprised. Even the cheapest platinum jewelry cost an ordinary employee one month's salary. It was too expensive for a junior high school child's birthday gift.
After taking two steps away, Jiang Ling realized that her mother had not followed her. When she turned around, she saw Mo Xuemei holding the birthday gift from Lu Yang, as if she wanted to open it.
Jiang Ling held the other three gifts in her hands and hurriedly returned them, looking at Mo Xuemei and stamping her feet: "Mom, what are you doing? I haven't seen my birthday gift yet, so you are not allowed to open it!"
"If you don't want to open it, I'll just take a look," Mo Xuemei reacted, put the wooden box back with a smile, and said, "Lingling, this gift is quite unique, who gave it to you?"
"Lu Yang from our class..."
Speaking of this name, Jiang Ling remembered those pity-filled eyes for some reason, and couldn't help but blush slightly on her cheeks.
"Lu Yang? I've never heard of you talking about it before."
Mo Xuemei chewed on this unfamiliar name, and was even more surprised that her daughter rarely showed blushing.
It is said that a daughter is like her father, but Jiang Ling is more like herself. She has been charming since she was a child, attracting many butterflies and bees.
Since she gradually became sensible, Jiang Ling has learned to protect herself with coldness, and is even more cold in front of men of the same age. This is the first time Mo Xuemei blushed when her daughter mentioned a boy.
"He transferred here this year. He sits in the row behind me. He is also on our fencing team. We usually have a good relationship..."
Jiang Ling said, and couldn't help but explain a little more, saying: "He has very good grades and ranks first in our class in the monthly exam."
Mo Xuemei nodded and said with a smile: "Better than Dongyu? That's a good result."
Mo Xuemei does not object to her daughter joining the fencing team. Sports are good for her growth and development, but the boy's purpose needs to be paid attention to.
"Xuemei!"
The conversation between mother and daughter was interrupted by a distant greeting, and Mo Xuemei looked back with surprise on her face.
There were many people coming. Mo Xuemei went up to greet them one by one and joined hands with Jiang Zhiming. Then she smiled and took the hand of her friend Fan Xueli.
"Xueli, Qianqian is getting more and more beautiful."
Fan Xueli smiled and replied: "Xuemei, you are getting better and better at talking. No matter how beautiful you are, you are not as good as your family. Zhiming, you are so lucky."
Jiang Zhiming, who is almost ten years older than Mo Xuemei, was born as a technical cadre. He is not good at this kind of short-tempered greetings. He just smiled and said a few polite words, leaving the situation to his wife to take charge.
"Happy birthday, little spirit."
Bi Qianqian had a friendly smile on her face and pulled Jiang Ling affectionately. It seemed that the two of them had a good relationship.
"Thanks."
Jiang Ling's expression was slightly cold. She was not that forgetful about last semester. Maybe Bi Qianqian was angry because Shao Taiming liked the princess, but that also made people uncomfortable.
Mo Xuemei felt strange in her heart. Seeing Fan Xuelia's expression of surprise, she quickly pulled her and smiled at the lady next to her: "Sister Dong, your Taiming is getting more and more handsome."
"Hehe, where is it?"
Dong Qing's polite smile was slightly bitter. Since Shao Taiming made a big mistake last time, she simply let her son live on campus. The acquaintances who live here know more or less, and Mo Xue, who doesn't usually live here,
Mei doesn't know.
"Happy birthday."
Shao Taiming's expression was cold, he handed over the gift and walked aside.
Mo Xuemei saw that there was no real owner, and asked in a low voice: "Sister Dong, where is Director Tang?"
Fan Xueli interjected: "Don't worry, as promised, I'll be here soon."
Two years ago, Jiang Zhiming was transferred from a large enterprise in the city to be the director of the newly relocated Red Machine Factory. Mo Xuemei often traveled on business at that time, so she had to let Jiang Ling transfer to another school with her father.
Originally, I wanted my daughter to go to the better Chongxian Middle School, but unfortunately I and I didn't have many resources in the education committee. Time was tight at the time, so we tried to find connections but couldn't get it done, so we had to let Jiang Ling go to Xinjiang Children's Middle School to attend junior high school.
I originally thought it would be just one year and I would go to a better school, but I didn't expect that I would be delayed by two years.
But high school is very important, and Mo Xuemei will not let her daughter study in a bad school like Xinjiang Children's Middle School.
Fan Yanbo, who came alone, felt left out, so he stepped forward and said: "Aunt Jiang, you are really getting more and more beautiful!"
Facing this boy, Mo Xuemei's expression was slightly cold, and she said with a slight smile: "Yanbo, you have grown up too."
Fan Yanbo's father, Fan Xuewei, was promoted to the deputy district chief of Shannan District a year ago, and he was his junior high school classmate like Fan Xuelia. However, Mo Xuemei knew that this father and son were not fun to play with, and it was best for women to stay away from them, so naturally she would not take the initiative to ask for help.
He does things.
Mo Xuemei's coldness was obvious. Fan Yanbo suppressed the anger in his heart and smiled at the girl next to her: "Xiao Ling, I carefully chose this silver wind chime from Chongshan Gold Store. I wish you a happy birthday."
After saying that, Fan Yanbo proudly handed over the wrapped cardboard box. This was more than a hundred dollars, and even he rarely gave girls such expensive gifts.
Jiang Ling and the princess are good friends, and Fan Yanbo certainly knows that. He does not shy away from showing interest in two girls at the same time. Considering his self-proclaimed romantic temperament, this is not a big deal.
As a girl, it's easy to get started with sweet talk, some literary flair, and some small money.
The key is that Jiang Ling and Wang Fei have too few opportunities to interact with these two beauties. However, Fan Yanbo has heard that both of them may come to Chongxian Middle School to study in high school. He wants to get to know each other now, and then attack with all his strength.
Seeing her daughter standing with a cold expression, Mo Xuemei took it with a smile, picked up the paper bag in her hand and said, "It's jewelry from Chongshan Gold Store again. What a coincidence."
That Lu Yang, since you are interested in my daughter, then it is a small test to bear Fan Yanbo's anger.
"Ah, this is gold jewelry from Chongshan Gold Store? Xuemei, it seems that there is a boy who is eyeing your daughter."
Fan Xueli also pretended to be surprised and spoke. She knew very well what kind of character her nephew was, and did not want her friend's daughter and nephew to get involved. It would not be good to hurt each other's feelings.
Mo Xuemei smiled slightly, opened the paper bag, and put Fan Yanbo's carton in, intentionally or unintentionally letting everyone around her glance at it.
Dong Qing was in the most suitable position and said in surprise: "It's actually platinum!"
"Really? It seems that there really is a boy who wants to chase Xiao Ling. Who sent it to him?"
Fan Xueli was really surprised this time. Even if they were celebrating their birthday, giving such a gift was only possible because of their good relationship.
"Jiang Ling's classmate, his name is..."
"mom!"
At first she was dizzy and didn't understand, but Jiang Ling came to her senses and quickly stopped Mo Xuemei from saying it in public. She blushed and grabbed the paper bag from her mother's hand, took it to a temporary gift storage area and hid it.
Fan Yanbo looked at Jiang Ling with a blushing face. He was so surprised that he became even more angry. Who is this blind boy?
Mo Xuemei smiled and greeted the group of people into the Chinese restaurant. The adults had something to talk about, so they reserved a private room and entertained Jiang Ling's classmates at two tables outside.
There was another distinguished guest who didn't come. Jiang Zhiming stayed inside to greet the guests. Mo Xuemei took Jiang Ling to apologize and then turned around and came out.
Mo Xuemei took her daughter and stood in front of the table outside. She glanced at the children who looked somewhat reserved, and her eyes quickly settled on a boy with a casual expression. The boy looked up at her indifferently, with no expression on his face.
Feeling cramped.
We had met this kid outside just now. Mo Xuemei took a quick glance at him and felt that his impression was different from that of an ordinary boy.
At this moment, Mo Xuemei observed carefully and found that the boy was indeed not simple. His clothes were completely different from those of the children at the same table. Even if Shao Taiming and Fan Yanbo were wearing what he was wearing, it felt that the quality was a little different from that of the other boy. His calm and thoughtful demeanor made people shine even more.
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"Students, welcome to our Jiang Ling's birthday dinner. Don't worry about starving your auntie, be sure to eat with an open belly!"
Mo Xuemei's relaxed tone eased the mood of the classmates at the table and made many people laugh.
"mom!"
Jiang Ling glanced at Lu Yang and Princess Ge Lan, who was looking back with a smile. She was anxious about what her mother would say, so she blushed and tugged in a low voice.
Mo Xuemei glanced at Lu Yang, who was watching with a smile, and became more curious. She originally wanted to step forward and test a few words.
"Oops, sorry, I'm late!"
Tang Fangwen, director of the Shannan District Education Committee, came a step late with his daughter Tang Shan and happened to bump into him.
Mo Xuemei quickly turned around, greeted Tang Fangwen with a smile, and said, "Director Tang, you are a busy man, so it would be a great honor if you could show me some face."
Jiang Ling's grades are not enough to get her into Chongxian Middle School, and she may need her help when the time comes. At this time, it would be best to take the opportunity to get acquainted with him.
"Haha, Xiao Mo..."
Tang Fangwen's expression was stunned. The light in the Chinese restaurant was very good. He was sure that he saw it correctly. Isn't that the boy at the table next to him?
"Xiao Mo, we'll talk to you later."
Tang Fangwen waved his hand and pulled Tang Shan to the edge of the table.
"Classmate, is your name Lu Yang?"
Tang Fangwen had a smile on his face, with a hint of flattery.
"Uncle Tang, hello."
Lu Yang sat upright and just smiled, but had no intention of getting up.
"Hello, hello..."
Tang Fangwen didn't mean to be embarrassed, and exchanged a few warm greetings. He even asked the stunned Tang Shan to call her brother and ask about the way out and the names of his parents. With excitement on his face, he entered the room with Mo Xuemei, who couldn't hide his surprise.
Go to the box.
The dinner party ended soon, and the cake naturally had to be cut at home. Of course, fewer classmates were invited at home.
Entering the living room of Jiang Ling's house again, Lu Yang was quickly invited into the study by Mo Xuemei with a smile under the confused gazes of a group of male and female classmates.
Mo Xuemei locked the anxious Jiang Ling out, turned around with a smile, and asked straight to the point.
