After the substitution marriage, I became the CEO's white moonlight

Chapter 254 Breaking out of the cocoon and becoming a butterfly

The afterglow of the setting sun sprinkled on the school gate, making the figures of Su Li and Xingchen look particularly slender. Looking at the bright smile on her son's face, Su Li felt extremely relieved. Since that trip to the seaside, Xingchen has been like a butterfly emerging from its cocoon, spreading its gorgeous wings.

In the following days, Xingchen's changes became more and more obvious. He began to study actively and his grades improved by leaps and bounds. He even got full marks in the Chinese test for the first time. The teacher called to praise Xingchen, saying that he listened carefully in class, actively answered questions, and his learning attitude had made a qualitative leap.

Not only that, Xingchen also actively participated in class activities and mingled with his classmates. He signed up for the school's painting competition and won the second prize with an imaginative work. When he returned home with the certificate, he excitedly showed his results to Su Li and Gu Jinyan, his face filled with pride and joy.

Seeing Xingchen so positive, Su Li and Gu Jinyan were very pleased. In order to celebrate Xingchen's progress and to encourage him to keep working hard, Su Li proposed to hold a celebration party for Xingchen and invite his teachers, classmates and friends to attend.

Gu Jinyan readily agreed and booked an elegant restaurant in the city center. Su Li carefully arranged the party scene, and the colorful balloons and ribbons made the entire restaurant particularly warm.

On the day of the party, Xingchen's teachers, classmates and friends all arrived as scheduled. Everyone gathered together to send blessings to Xingchen. Xingchen wore a neat dress, with a happy smile on her face, and greeted every guest happily.

"Xingchen, you are awesome!" A classmate said to Xingchen with a glass of juice, "Your paintings are so beautiful. I want to learn from you in the future!"

"Thank you!" Xingchen scratched his head embarrassedly, "I was just drawing casually, I didn't expect to win a prize."

"Xingchen, you have made great progress recently!" The teacher also came over and patted Xingchen on the shoulder affectionately, "I believe you will get better and better in the future!"

Hearing the praise from teachers and classmates, Xingchen's heart was filled with joy and touched. He knew that his achievements today were inseparable from the care and support of his parents, teachers and friends.

The atmosphere of the party was getting more and more heated, and everyone raised their glasses to send blessings to Xingchen. At this time, Gu Jinyan walked to the center of the stage, picked up the microphone, and signaled everyone to be quiet.

"Today, we are holding this party for Xingchen to celebrate his progress and to encourage him to keep working hard." Gu Jinyan's eyes fell on Xingchen, full of love and encouragement, "Xingchen, Dad wants to tell you..."

Gu Jinyan's eyes fell on Xingchen, his eyes were full of love and encouragement, "Xingchen, Dad wants to tell you that Dad is proud of you." He paused, and there was a little more emotion in his voice, "You defeated yourself, Dad is happy for you."

Xingchen's eyes were moist. He walked onto the stage and took the microphone from Gu Jinyan. Facing the expectant gazes of the audience, he took a deep breath and spoke slowly: "Thank you all for coming to my party today. I have experienced a lot and grown a lot during this period..." His voice was a little choked, but his tone was very firm. "I once lost myself, became rebellious and evasive, but the love and tolerance of my parents, the care and encouragement of my teachers and friends helped me find my direction again."

He turned to look at Su Li and Gu Jinyan, tears sparkling in his eyes, "Mom and Dad, thank you for your love for me all the time, thank you for never giving up on me." He bowed deeply, "I love you!"

There was thunderous applause from the audience, and everyone was moved by Xingchen's sincere words. Su Li and Gu Jinyan also had tears in their eyes. They walked onto the stage and hugged Xingchen tightly.

"Xingchen, you will always be the pride of your parents!" Su Li's voice was a little trembling, but the smile on her face was extremely bright.

Xingchen's class teacher also walked onto the stage. He said with emotion: "I have witnessed Xingchen's transformation. He has changed from an introverted, rebellious child to a positive, sunny and cheerful teenager. This is inseparable from his own efforts and the careful teaching of his parents." He looked at Su Li and Gu Jinyan with admiration in his eyes, "You are excellent parents. You have given Xingchen the best love!"

After the party, Xingchen's class teacher stayed and talked with Su Li and Gu Jinyan for a long time. He asked in detail about Xingchen's recent study and life, and made many valuable suggestions for Xingchen's future development.

"Xingchen is a very smart child. He has great potential and is very responsible." The head teacher finally said, "I believe that as long as he continues to maintain this positive attitude, his future will be bright!"

A few days later, Su Li brought Xingchen to the psychological counseling center to prepare for the final psychological evaluation. At the door of the counseling room, Xingchen suddenly stopped and turned to look at Su Li with a hint of hesitation in his eyes...

"What's wrong, Xingchen?" Su Li asked gently, noticing something was wrong with the child.

Xingchen took a deep breath, with a firm look in her eyes, "Mom, I want to go in by myself."

Su Li was slightly startled, then she understood the child's thoughts. He wanted to prove that he was independent enough and no longer needed to rely on his parents' company. She nodded with relief, "Okay, Mom believes in you."

Watching Xingchen walk into the consultation room alone, Su Li felt mixed emotions. It seemed as if just yesterday, he was just a little boy who needed her care, but in the blink of an eye, he had grown into a brave and independent teenager.

The consultation lasted for nearly an hour before Xingchen came out of the room with a relaxed smile on his face and his eyes brighter than ever.

"How is it?" Gu Jinyan asked with concern.

Xingchen walked up to the two of them and nodded solemnly, "The doctor said I'm completely healed."

After hearing the news, Su Li and Gu Jinyan finally felt relieved. They looked at each other, their eyes full of relief and pride.

The psychologist also came out of the consultation room. He smiled and said to the two, "Congratulations, Ms. Su, Mr. Gu. Xingchen is in a very good mental state now. He has completely walked out of the rebellious period and has a positive and optimistic attitude towards life. You are great parents."

"Thank you, doctor, this is all thanks to your help." Su Li said sincerely.

After leaving the psychological counseling center, Su Li and Gu Jinyan took Xingchen to a restaurant to celebrate for him.

"Xingchen, what reward do you want?" Gu Jinyan asked.

Xingchen thought about it and shook her head, "I don't want anything. I just want to be with my parents forever."

His words were full of love for his parents, which moved Su Li and Gu Jinyan deeply. They hugged each other tightly, feeling each other's warmth.

"We, as a family, will always be together." Gu Jinyan's voice was full of determination.

Outside the window, the sun sets and the golden light falls on the family of three, creating a warm and touching picture.

"Dad, Mom," Xingchen suddenly raised her head, tears in her eyes, "..."

Xingchen suddenly raised her head, tears in her eyes, "Dad, Mom, thank you."

His voice was choked with sobs, but full of sincere emotions. Su Li and Gu Jinyan's hearts seemed to be gently touched by something, and a warm current surged in their hearts.

"Silly child, why are you saying thank you? We are a family." Su Li's eyes were also a little moist. She gently stroked Xingchen's hair and said softly.

"Yes, Xingchen, mom and dad will always love you." Gu Jinyan also said emotionally, holding Xingchen tightly in his arms.

At that moment, the three of them hugged each other tightly, feeling each other's warmth and love. The afterglow of the setting sun shone through the window onto them, as if coating them with a layer of golden light. The warm lights in the restaurant, the delicious food, and the happy smiles on their faces formed an incomparably beautiful picture.

They ate this meal slowly and warmly. Xingchen kept talking about interesting things in school, while Su Li and Gu Jinyan listened patiently and smiled knowingly from time to time. They hadn't been so relaxed and happy like today for a long time.

After dinner, Gu Jinyan drove Su Li and Xingchen home. Along the way, Xingchen was unusually quiet. He looked at the passing scenery outside the window, wondering what he was thinking.

"Xingchen, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?" Su Li noticed that something was wrong with Xingchen and asked with concern.

"No, Mom, I'm just thinking about something." Xingchen came back to his senses and smiled at Su Li.

"What are you thinking about? Can you tell mom and dad?" Gu Jinyan also asked.

Xingchen hesitated for a moment, but finally shook his head, "Nothing, just some things at school."

Su Li and Gu Jinyan looked at each other and both felt that Xingchen seemed to be hiding something from them, but they did not ask any further questions.

After returning home, Xingchen returned to his room. He took out a report card from his schoolbag and frowned.

"What's wrong? Xingchen." Su Li walked into the room and saw the report card in Xingchen's hand and asked with concern.

Xingchen raised her head, with a trace of panic and uneasiness on her face, "Mom, I..."

Before he could finish his words, Su Li interrupted him, "Is it because your grades are not ideal? It doesn't matter, as long as you work hard."

Xingchen shook his head, wanting to say something but stopping himself. He handed the report card to Su Li, "Mom, look."

Su Li took the report card and read it carefully. Her face gradually became serious and her brows knitted tightly.

"Xingchen, this..."

Before she finished her words, she heard Gu Jinyan's voice coming from outside the door, "What's wrong? What happened?"

Xingchen took a deep breath, as if he had made a major decision, "Dad, Mom, I want to get into A Middle School."