Chapter 141: Participating in the School Celebration

I'll give you one day; by tomorrow, as long as you make up the society's money, this matter will be settled.

Otherwise, I'll send people to your turf to investigate thoroughly, to see exactly how much money Copper Gong Bay should be paying the society each month.

Meeting adjourned!

Falsifying accounts and paying less to the society is something basically every leader does.

But being this far off the mark—only Big B does that.

Jingkun perhaps still remembers their old friendship and gave Big B a chance; otherwise he would have sent people to investigate Copper Gong Bay, confirm Big B's theft, and Big B would surely be dead.

Big B left the main hall, tail between his legs.

Although Jingkun didn't press him further for now, some of the big lows and uncles present looked at Big B with a hint of scrutiny and dissatisfaction.

Every turf's contribution to the society is useful.

One part supports the big lows who work for the society but have no turf; another part supports the elderly uncles; and the rest goes to the society's business.

At year's end, the society distributes its annual profits as dividends to all the uncles, hall masters, and big lows.

Especially those of the uncle generation—they live entirely off the society's money.

Big B's theft has already offended most of the society's uncles and big lows.

Some perceptive people might guess that the one really stealing money from Copper Gong Bay's accounts may not be Big B; it's more likely Jiang Tiansheng.

Otherwise, why would Jiang Tiansheng lift such a useless person as Big B to the position of leader in Copper Gong Bay and protect him so much?

Jingkun's confrontation with Big B today was essentially a strike at Jiang Tiansheng's weak point.

Chen Mo secretly wondered how Jiang Tiansheng would retaliate.

After the meeting, Jingkun personally presided over the incense-hall ceremony and gave Da Tou and the two others their initiation.

Regarding this, Uncle Bo of the ritual hall had no objection.

Although he didn't get a red envelope from the occasion, Chen Mo had previously given him quite a bit of money.

Today he doesn't have to work, so he gets to take it easy!

After the ceremony, many who hadn't left yet came over to congratulate Chen Mo and his group.

Chen Mo also introduced Da Tou and the two others to all the leaders.

The three became big lows, thus gaining a certain status in the society and being able to speak with some leaders.

"You three go celebrate; I have other things to do, so I won't join. All expenses will be charged to my account."

After the greetings, Da Tou and the two still planned to go back and treat everyone.

But Chen Mo had no intention of celebrating with them; he still needed to attend He Min's school celebration.

At the gate of Ai Ding Bo Zhong Xue, the school gates were wide open and various luxury cars gathered.

As one of the top secondary schools on Gangdao, many socialites are graduates of this school.

At Ai Ding Bo Zhong Xue's school celebration, besides the invited notable alumni, many uninvited alumni also come spontaneously.

Today many people came, and being a weekend, the main gate was opened directly for entry.

Chen Mo also didn't encounter Cao Dahua at the gate; he went straight into the school.

After inquiring around, Chen Mo finally found He Min in the gymnasium, where she was leading students in building a maze.

"Ah Min!"

Chen Mo called from behind the crowd; He Min hadn't heard yet, but the female teacher next to him who looked very much like Pomegranate Sister saw first.

"Ah Min, someone's looking for you." Pomegranate Sister patted He Min's shoulder, saying, "You look so handsome—is he your boyfriend?"

"Huh?" He Min blinked, not yet reacting, while the student beside her heard it clearly.

"Where? Who is it?"

The students were just as curious about He Min's boyfriend.

He Min turned her head, saw Chen Mo standing behind, and was quite surprised.

"Mr. Chen, how did you come here?"

"I'm certainly here to find you. Are you busy now?"

"Not busy, certainly not." Pomegranate Sister cut in, shoved He Min toward Chen Mo, and said, "Ah Min, if you have something to do, go ahead; we'll handle things here."

"That's right, Teacher He; leave it to us." The students also chimed in.

"No, you've misunderstood; we..."

Without waiting for He Min to explain, Chen Mo grabbed her hand and said, "Thanks, I'll first take Ah Min to lunch. I'll come back to help later."

Having said that, he pulled He Min and walked outside.

"No, Mr. Chen, doing this will cause my colleagues and students to misunderstand."

He Min, being led by Chen Mo's hand, followed closely behind him, muttering softly.

Chen Mo lowered his head, looked into He Min's eyes, and gave a roguish bad smile: "We've already misunderstood before—what are you afraid of? Or is there a male teacher you like at school?"

"No." He Min quickly denied.

"Then it's a male student?"

"How could that be!"

"Then that's fine; let's go eat—it's already mealtime."

Having said that, he didn't give He Min a chance to speak further, pulled her, and walked toward the car.

He Min was flustered and anxious, not even noticing that her hand was still being held by Chen Mo.

Only after getting in the car did He Min finally come to her senses.

"Mr. Chen, how did you end up here?"

"Don't call me Mr. Chen; it's too formal. Call me Mo Ge or Ah Mo instead."

"I came nearby to handle some errands; recalling what Gang Sheng said about your school holding a celebration, I came over to see it."

Actually, Ai Ding Bo Zhong Xue is in Wang Jiao; Chen Mo's noon meeting is in Central, which is quite far.

However, Chen Mo wouldn't tell her directly, otherwise his intention would be too obvious and might scare her.

For this school anniversary, you haven't been to my place for several days; it seems your school takes the anniversary very seriously.

Yeah, this has been a long-standing tradition of our school for many years. Many successful alumni come to attend the anniversary, providing a platform for them to interact with students, which also serves as motivation and encouragement for our students.

Chen Mo smiled and praised: "It seems A Min, you have a deep understanding of education."

Chen...

Hmm?

Mo Ge, Mo Ge, you're overpraising me; I've just been a teacher for a few years, I only have a bit of understanding.

We've known each other for so long; don't be so distant with me.

Chen Mo parked his car at the entrance of a western restaurant that looked quite upscale.

Let's have western cuisine for lunch, okay?

Sure.

He Min's family circumstances are decent, and her teacher's income is also all right; although she doesn't often eat at such upscale western restaurants, she's not unfamiliar with them.

The two entered the restaurant and casually found a seat.

Since it was noon, neither planned to drink, so they just ordered a steak.

Although Chen Mo has a big appetite, he isn't particularly fond of western food. If it weren't for treating He Min to a meal, he would rather go to a street stall for a plate of char siu rice.

As they were eating, a voice that ruined the atmosphere reached their ears.

"Wei Te Er, when did your restaurant become so low-class that even a short donkey can come eat here?"

Chen Mo frowned, followed the sound, and saw that the police officer Huang Ziyang, who had previously pursued He Min, was sitting at a nearby table, looking displeased at Chen Mo's side.

"Mo Ge, what's wrong?" He Min sensed Chen Mo's displeasure and turned her head to follow his gaze.

He Min sat opposite Chen Mo; Huang Ziyang could only see her back, and at first he didn't recognize her.

Now He Min turned her head, and Huang Ziyang immediately recognized her, stood up, and walked over to her.

"A Min, you're also eating here?"