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The evening before her graduation, I suggested throwing a banquet to celebrate my daughter's achievement. The event was set for early May, and Wang Xiaowen returned home two weeks in advance to prepare.
She brought back a large package, mysteriously refusing to let me see it. "Dad, this is a surprise!" she said with a mischievous wink. "Open it and take a look!"
I carefully unwrapped the package to reveal a brand new deep blue suit, complete with a matching shirt, tie, and leather shoes. "This..." I was so surprised that I couldn't find the words.
"This is something I picked out with great care!" Wang Xiaowen said proudly. "Dad, you’ll look so handsome in it! Everyone will envy me for having such a dashing father!"
I held up the suit and remarked, "Such an expensive outfit, this is too much..."
Wang Xiaowen interrupted me, "Dad, you've given me so much; can't I do this little thing for you?"
Seeing her determined expression, I nodded. "Alright, I'll make sure to look sharp on the day!"
Wang Xiaowen happily hugged me. "That's more like it! By the way, I've invited Aunt Li from our old neighborhood! You know, the one who said you didn't raise me well!"
I laughed. "You have such a good memory; that was over twenty years ago."
"Of course I remember!" Wang Xiaowen huffed. "I want her to see for herself how well my dad raised me!"
Looking at my lively and confident daughter filled me with satisfaction. After thinking for a moment, I decided to take this opportunity to share with her about her origins.
Wang Xiaowen fell silent for a while before asking, "Dad, have you ever wondered what my biological parents might be like?"
I took a deep breath and sat beside her. "Wang Xiaowen, I don’t know who they are or why they left you at the school gate. But one thing I can be sure of is that they must regret losing such an outstanding daughter like you."
Her eyes welled up with tears. "Really?"
"Of course!" I affirmed. "Who wouldn’t want a smart, understanding, and exceptional daughter like you?"
Suddenly, Wang Xiaowen hugged me tightly. "Dad, no matter what happens, I will always be your daughter! Forever!"
On the day of the graduation banquet, the weather was exceptionally clear.
Early in the morning, Wang Xiaowen got up and carefully dressed herself. She put on a brand new red dress and applied light makeup, looking mature and elegant.
“Dad, hurry up and put on your new suit!” Wang Xiaowen urged me. “We need to go to the hotel early to check the decorations!”
I slipped into the deep blue suit and looked at myself in the mirror, unable to help but exclaim, “Wow, I haven’t worn something this formal in years; I’m not used to it!”
Wang Xiaowen adjusted my tie and nodded in satisfaction. “You look so handsome! Dad, you’re the most dashing one here today!”
The hotel lobby was decorated festively. A large red banner hung prominently in the center, proclaiming, “Warm Congratulations to Wang Xiaowen on Her Master’s Degree Graduation.”
At the entrance, there were photos of Wang Xiaowen from childhood to her graduation, showcasing a wealth of memories from her growth.
By eleven-thirty in the morning, guests began to arrive one after another. My old colleagues, Wang Xiaowen’s classmates, and neighbors from our community all wore smiles as they offered their congratulations.
“Teacher Wang, congratulations!” my old colleague Director Li patted me on the shoulder. “Wang Xiaowen is so outstanding; it’s all thanks to you!”
“Isn’t that right?” Aunt Li, who once said I wouldn’t be able to raise a good child, came over with a smile. “Teacher Wang, I really didn’t see it back then! Wang Xiaowen is so exceptional now; you’ve hit the jackpot!”
I couldn’t stop smiling. “Thank you, thank you all for your blessings!”
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