The birthday party was held vividly, Gu Chen sat aside and observed quietly, and found that Pan Wenze was still the same as before.

If you want to talk about yourself, you are an old senior, and you have been in the same school with him for only one year.

Pan Wenze was admitted to Jiangnan No. 1 Middle School and High School from other ordinary middle schools, while Gu Chen was admitted to the high school from Jiangnan No. 1 Middle School.

Pan Wenze is a senior in high school, and Gu Chen is a senior in high school.

But even so, Pan Wenze's influence in the school was still good.

So much so that Pan Wenze later heard that there was a freshman named Gu Chen in the first year of high school who was very showy, so he wanted to get to know him.

But this acquaintance didn't matter, and the two soon became friends.

It was also Pan Wenze's last year in Jiangnan No. 1 Middle School that he invited Gu Chen to his birthday party, which made Gu Chen feel Pan Wenze's personality charm.

Basically, all the influential figures in Jiangnan No. 1 Middle School were all there, which was enough to give Pan Wenze face.

In addition, Pan Wenze was the captain of the basketball team of Jiangnan No. 1 Middle School at the time, so not only were there influential figures in the school, but even many friends who had played basketball with him outside the school also came to celebrate his birthday.

At that time, Pan Wenze was infinitely beautiful.

It can be said that as long as he relaxes, everyone is willing to crowdfund him for all the expenses of his birthday party.

But Pan Wenze is a very strong person, and he would rather work part-time than use crowdfunding to hold a birthday party.

It is precisely because of this that Pan Wenze has won the respect of many people.

Although he has graduated from high school for many years, Pan Wenze has even graduated from college a long time ago.

It's not as good as it was then, but there are still a lot of people who come to Pan Wenze's birthday party.

Gu Chen's eyes were cloudy, but he also knew some faces back then.

In addition to having no chin and being out of shape, many people still look the way they were back then.

Seeing so many friends come to celebrate his birthday, Pan Wenze's excited eyes were moist, and he hugged and chatted with his friends from time to time.

"Gu Chen. A chubby man sat next to Gu Chen and asked teasingly, "Do you recognize who I am?"

"Are you...... Senior Gao Mu?" Gu Chen was a little incredulous, and hurriedly looked the man up and down.

The man pouted and smiled: "You kid, you really still have a bit of memory, even Pan Wenze didn't recognize who I was just now, you kid remembers." ”

"But. Gu Chen was a little embarrassed and said: "But Senior Gao Mu, I remember that you were the thinnest one in the basketball team at the beginning, nicknamed Skinny Monkey, but you are ...... now."

Seeing Gao Mu's chubby figure, Gu Chen couldn't bear to look at it directly.

Gao Mu laughed dryly, and couldn't help but say: "After graduation, I started to get rich, and I don't know what's going on? ”

Saying this, Gao Mu put a glass of juice into his stomach and began to spit bitter water to Gu Chen.

From Gao Mu's situation, Gu Chen learned that Gao Mu worked in a trading company, and because he was sociable, he was often arranged by the leader to receive customers.

This came and went, often mixed in restaurants, and cultivated this "good" figure.

Seeing Gu Chen pursing his lips and smiling, Gao Mu also said calmly: "Don't look at me as a thin monkey and a fat monkey now, from a scoring guard who played at the beginning to a center now, but I can still be alone on the court." ”

"I believe this, the last time I went to the stadium with my friends, I seemed to see you coming. Gu Chen also told the truth.

If it weren't for the fact that Gao Mu was a little familiar when I saw him in the stadium last time, it is estimated that he would not be able to recognize Gao Mu so quickly at this time.

Gao Mu also sneered, glanced at Pan Wenze who was chatting with someone, and asked Gu Chen instead: "What do you say is wrong with this Pan Wenze? I haven't had a birthday for three years, what is this brain thinking? Yesterday he actually called to invite us to participate." ”

"But you are still here, it can be seen that you have a strong relationship with Brother Pan. Gu Chen seemed to remember that every time Pan Wenze had a birthday, there seemed to be Gao Mu present.

Gao Mu said with a smile: "Actually, it's nothing, the main thing is to participate in Pan Wenze's birthday party, you can see a lot of beautiful girls, and the food is enough." ”

Gu Chen: "......"

Sure enough, I was still too naïve.

Seeing Gu Chen's embarrassed expression, Gao Mu asked again: "By the way, do you know why Pan Wenze suddenly celebrated his birthday?"

"Didn't he tell you?" Gu Chen asked.

Gao Mu shook his head: "What did he tell me about this? I only asked, if there was a girl, he said yes, I came, and it turned out that there were all men here." ”

Then when I asked the others, they were all deceived, and they came here to a men's party, and there was not even a girl, this was not the original Pan Wenze. ”

But looking back, Gao Mu looked at Gu Chen with some curiosity: "It's not right, you Gu Chen's condition, it doesn't seem to work with this trick, then how did you get deceived by Pan Wenze?"

"I didn't cheat here, I promised him to come over that day. Gu Chen also told the truth.

Gao Mu was stunned, and said, "Sure enough, it's an iron buddy, but what's the matter with this Pan Wenze's sudden birthday party?"

"It's because of Gao Lu. Gu Chen said.

"Gao Lu? is Pan Wenze's original girlfriend Gao Lu?" Gao Mu suddenly remembered everyone's time at school, and his impression of Gao Lu was also very deep.

At that time, Gao Lu also had many beautiful sisters around him.

And Gao Mu stuck to Pan Wenze with a dead face at that time, knowing that it was hopeless to chase Gao Lu, so he liked to be close to the water and get to know more of Gao Lu's sisters.

After being silent for a few seconds, Gao Mu said again: "But I heard that they didn't break up three years ago?"

"I remember that Gao Lu is going to study abroad, is Gao Lu coming back?"

Gu Chen nodded silently: "A few of us have also met, and this time Brother Pan's birthday party is also Sister Gao Lu's opinion." ”

"The main reason is that Brother Pan has changed a lot in recent years, and Sister Gao Lu wants him to get back to his original self, so she gave him a gift in advance. ”

Glancing at the gifts on the table, Gu Chen pointed to one of the exquisite gift boxes and said, "That's it." ”

"Gao Lu gave Pan Wenze a birthday gift in advance?" Gao Mu scratched the back of his head, a little puzzled: "Which one is this singing? I remember that Pan Wenze just broke up with his girlfriend, this seamless connection is too coincidental, right?

"Don't get me wrong. Afraid that Gao Mu would misunderstand, Gu Chen explained: "This gift box was actually given to him by Sister Gao Lu three years ago. ”

"Because Sister Gao Lu's father looked for Brother Pan and asked to leave Sister Gao Lu, Brother Pan was young and vigorous at that time, and he disappeared in anger. ”

So at that time, although Sister Gao Lu had prepared a gift for Brother Pan, she couldn't find where the others were, so this gift has been left until now. ”

"Is there really such a thing?" Gao Mu scratched his cheeks, and said in disbelief: "It's really unheard of, it turns out that the two were so separated in the first place?

"But when I think about it, the two have incompatible personalities? Isn't this nonsense? When I was on campus, the two didn't sprinkle less dog food, and I don't believe it when they break up because of their incompatible personalities. ”

"Sure enough, as I guessed, it was the Gao family who came forward to help fight the mandarin ducks. ”

Glancing at the gift box on the table, Gao Mu said again: "But the gift box from three years ago has been left to the present, Gao Lu can't help but be too fond of it, right? If the person I like suddenly disappears, I would have thrown this gift box in the trash can a long time ago." ”

"It's true. Gu Chen also told the truth: "I have seen the price barcode on the gift box, and there is a date, it is three years ago, a few days before Brother Pan's birthday. ”

"It's miserable. When Gao Mu heard this, he also shook his head and sighed: "Then it seems that Gao Lu has heard enough of it, but I don't know if she will come tonight?"

"Probably not, but maybe. Gu Chen didn't know if Gao Lu would appear tonight.

But when he and Pan Wenze left the private room on the second floor of this restaurant, Gao Lu just said that he had friends who would give it away.

But is this friend Gao Lu's boyfriend? Gu Chen and Pan Wenze don't know this.

And Pan Wenze's temper, he didn't dare to ask.

Maybe he lived too humbly and felt a little guilty about Gao Lu, so Pan Wenze chose not to ask any questions.

And it's even more impossible to ask yourself.

Just as Gu Chen and Gao Mu were chatting, Pan Wenze came over and said, "Gu Chen, fat monkey, why are you two sitting in the corner? ”

"Aze, let me ask you, will Gao Lu come tonight?" Although he already knew the answer, Gao Mu still asked one more question, just to see Pan Wenze's attitude.

At this moment, Pan Wenze was stunned, pretending to be crazy and smiling stupidly: "It's my birthday tonight, I don't want everyone to come over to cheer or anything, it's just friends, we haven't been together for a long time, come and come, come and have a drink together." ”

Gu Chen and Gao Mu were put on Pan Wenze's shoulders by Pan Wenze, and the two of them were half-pushed to the table.

At this moment, the dishes are also on the same page.

The birthday cake is placed in the middle of the table.

Several of Pan's friends are helping to put candles in place.

No more, no less, 18 of them were inserted into him.

Pan Wenze wondered: "You are taught by your physical education teacher, why do you only insert a dozen of them?"

A tall and thin man smiled and said, "Are you stupid? It means that you will always be 18 years old, and you will never be old." ”

"Haha, it seems that Aze hasn't had a birthday for a few years, and his brain is not flexible. ”

"When we celebrate our birthdays, we insert 18 sticks no matter how old they are, which is exquisite. ”

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Everyone said a word, and the scene suddenly became lively.

"Gotta get it. Seeing everyone's kindness, Pan Wenze no longer delved into it, and said directly: "18 is 18, who made us shameless." ”

"Hahaha. ”

The crowd burst into laughter.

Accompanied by a birthday song, Pan Wenze blew out the candles after making a wish.

The dinner was very pleasant, everyone talked and laughed together, talked about life ideals, and boasted about the awesomeness of the year.

However, Gu Chen has been paying attention to Pan Wenze's small details.

Just when everyone was chatting, Pan Wenze's mobile phone did not leave his hand, and he had to look down a few times from time to time.

Gu Chen knew that Pan Wenze had been waiting for Gao Lu's call, even if it was a blessing text message.

But judging from Pan Wenze's anxious expression, it seems that he did not wait.

The meeting lasted until 8:20 p.m., when everyone was full of food and drink, and they left.

However, after this moment, Gu Chen stayed at the end, helping Pan Wenze sort out the gifts.

"Brother Pan, everyone is gone, Sister Gao Lu ......"

"She didn't come, she didn't call, text or anything. Compared with the happiness at the party just now, Pan Wenze at this moment seemed to be extremely depressed.

It seems that this birthday party is actually held for Gao Lu.

Looking at the gifts on the table, Gu Chen said again: "I'll help you move home?"

"Hmm. Pan Wenze nodded silently, and then among the many gifts, he picked out the exquisite gift box that Gao Lu gave him that day, and couldn't help but say: "She said that she should have a sense of ceremony, at least send away all her friends to open it." ”

With a faint sigh, Pan Wenze directly opened the ribbon and opened the gift box on the spot.

Gu Chen took a closer look.

Inside is a bank card and a letter.

Pan Wenze was a little surprised, he felt that this gift box was empty before, and he didn't know what it was.

But when I shook it in my hand, I could still hear some movement.

Gu Chen teased: "Sister Gao Lu is really good, she also left you a bank card, the password is estimated to be your birthday, right?

"If you like, give it to you. Pan Wenze stuffed the bank card to Gu Chen.

Gu Chen pointed to the envelope and said, "If I had to choose one, I would rather read the letter, or would you give me the letter?"

"Think beautifully. After some ridicule, Pan Wenze tore open the envelope and took the letter in his hand to examine it.

After a while, Pan Wenze also followed the text and said: "This time I will go away, and the confidence I have accumulated in the past few years will be left to you, in the future, when you meet the girl you like, don't run away again......"

Pan Wenze was like no one beside him, so he read it calmly.

But Gu Chen could clearly see some nervousness from his face.

After reading a short letter, Pan Wenze spent a full minute, then turned his head to look at Gu Chen and said, "Gu Chen, will you leave because you have no confidence?"

"I ......"

"Probably a little dignified, right?" Pan Wenze didn't wait for Gu Chen to finish speaking, and then asked and answered himself.

Gu Chen joked: "It's just an accident that a seabird and a fish fall in love, Brother Pan, can you leave some memories?"

"Okay. Pan Wenze nodded, then picked up the bank card, sighed, and walked out of the private room directly.

Gu Chen asked behind him, "Don't you want these gifts?"

"I'll give it all to you, I want to go out for a walk alone, and you can go home by yourself. Pan Wenze said a few words, and soon disappeared from Gu Chen's field of vision.

"Don't you really want it?"

Gu Chen also sighed, but didn't bother him.

Perhaps Pan Wenze needs to be quiet more at this moment.

Glancing back at the mountains of birthday gifts on the table, Gu Chen also couldn't help but laugh and said, "Yes, I'm busy now." ”

Gu Chen called the clerk and helped him carry these gifts into the car one by one.

Since Pan Wenze doesn't want it, it's better to give it to his colleagues in the criminal investigation team.

So the trunk of his own vehicle, the back seat, was full of gifts for a while.

Just as Gu Chen drove the vehicle into the Furong Branch, Officer Wang, Yuan Shasha, Lu Weiwei, as well as Officer Ding and Wu Xiaofeng, were about to drive away at this moment.

Seeing this, Gu Chen hurriedly asked, "Senior Brother Wang, what's the situation?"

When Officer Wang saw that it was Gu Chen, he said directly: "I just received a report that someone is missing from Wangjiang Apartment, and the caller claimed that it might be a kidnapping, so I called the police for help." ”

"Wangjiang Apartment?" Gu Chen thought quickly in his mind.

Wangjiang Apartment is not too far from the Wangjiang Rose Restaurant that I left just now.

I just came from the other side of Wangjiang Road just now.

Since Officer Wang was on duty at night, Officer Wang called Lu Weiwei, Yuan Shasha, Officer Ding and Wu Xiaofeng.

Several people lived in the police quarters, and for a while they put together an operation team and prepared to go over to see the situation.

But at this moment, I happened to meet Gu Chen who came over.

Seeing that Gu Chen was thinking for a short time, Officer Wang said again: "I know that you are going to attend a friend's birthday party tonight, so I specially didn't inform you, now that you have returned, do you want to go and have a look together?"

"Yes. After glancing at the number of police officers and knowing that a police car couldn't sit down, Gu Chen said directly: "I'll drive my own car over." ”

"Okay, everyone get in the car, let's go right away. ”

With Officer Wang's order, everyone quickly boarded the police car.

And Lu Weiwei turned on Gu Chen's co-pilot, sat up directly and said, "Senior Brother Gu, I'll take your car." ”

"Okay, fasten your seatbelts. Gu Chen reminded, and then reversed on the spot, pointed the front of the car at the gate of the compound, and followed behind the police car with the license plate ending in AE86.

Everyone drove all the way at a traffic light intersection, and because there was a vehicle in front of them, Gu Chen's brakes suddenly stepped on a little hurriedly.

The gift box in the back row suddenly crackled.

Frightened, Lu Weiwei turned her head to look, and then said, "Oh my God, Senior Brother Gu, what's your situation? Why are there so many gift boxes?"

"Pan Wenze's birthday gift, but he only left the gift that Gao Lu gave him that day, and gave me all the rest, so that I could find a way to deal with it. ”

"What?" Hearing Gu Chen's words, Lu Weiwei was also stunned, pointing to the many gifts and being stunned for a while: "So many gifts, all for you Gu Chen?"

Gu Chen nodded slightly: "That's right, so I'm going to pull it back and give it to my colleagues in the department." ”

"That's a good feeling. Feeling that she had picked up so many gifts for nothing, Lu Weiwei suddenly felt happy in her heart.

But everyone's focus tonight was to go to the police scene, Lu Weiwei just picked up one of the gift boxes casually and began to guess the items in the gift box to dispel the boredom along the way.

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When I arrived downstairs at Wangjiang Apartment, it was already 9:40 p.m.

The roadside parking spaces are full and full of all kinds of vehicles.

At this moment, a young woman was standing in the doorway, seemingly anxiously waiting.

When she saw the police car driving to the door, she hurriedly trotted all the way over, like a police officer who had come to deal with the case.

Officer Wang got out of the car directly, saw the woman's nervous expression, and hurriedly asked, "Did you call the police?"

"That's right, it's me. As soon as the woman spoke, she instantly attracted the attention of Gu Chen, who had just gotten out of the car.

Gu Chen seemed to have heard this voice somewhere.

After a burst of information in his mind, Gu Chen suddenly found that this voice seemed to be the woman who Pan Wenze received in the car and asked him to go to Wangjiang Rose Restaurant to deal with the inheritance.

"That female lawyer?" Gu Chen said suddenly.

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