Rejected by the Campus Belle, I Find My True Love-Chapter 285 - 283: The Feeling of Irregularity Shouldn’t Be Too Strong

Chapter 285: Chapter 283: The Feeling of Irregularity Shouldn’t Be Too Strong

Xue Yang leaned back in his chair, toying with his phone with a confident expression that showed he had everything under control. "It’s nothing. I just transformed the street stall you set up to sell clothes into a platform for promoting our company’s culture. I also borrowed Jennifer’s manuscript and made it publicly available for the students to study."

Selling from a street stall was never an option. Since this was a university-company collaboration, they had to offer something genuine. Otherwise, wouldn’t that contradict the entire concept? Initially, Xue Yang hadn’t thought of this method either. This way, not only could the fashion department students learn something, but it would also serve as great advertising for both the university and the company.

You could say this saved the company a substantial amount in promotional fees.

"So that’s how it was. How did you come up with that?"

"Our company’s apparel would never be sold at a street stall. I was planning to set up a display anyway, but since you already put up the stall, you saved me the trouble. Speaking of which, I should thank you."

Wu Meiju was a shrewd woman. As she connected the dots, her expression turned even uglier. During her time with the company, her only thought was how to maximize her own profits, whereas Xue Yang thought only of how the company could maximize its profits. By comparison, her loss was absolute.

"Xue Yang, you really are my nemesis."

If it weren’t for him, she would still be the high-flying sales manager at Trend Fashions, not this down-and-out wreck.

"No."

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"Wu Meiju, you must have known this day was coming."

Wu Meiju’s pupils suddenly dilated, and she didn’t dare to look at Xue Yang. "I don’t know what you’re talking about."

"You knew the big boss’s identity before I did. How could you not have known the risks you were taking? My appearance simply fast-tracked your trip to the police station."

Despite his words, Wu Meiju was still unwilling to accept her fate.

But if she could just expand the market overseas and make one more big score... then whether it succeeded or not, she could walk away unscathed.

"Wu Meiju, it’s absolutely impossible for you to walk away unscathed. You should be grateful that I came. Otherwise, your fate would have been even more tragic."

"..."

Wu Meiju was left speechless.

"The choice is yours."

With that, Xue Yang stood up and left.

Stepping outside the police station, Xue Yang took a deep breath. This was his first time in a place like this. When he had walked in, his legs had felt like jelly, but he still forced himself to see Wu Meiju. Fortunately, she hadn’t caused a scene. Otherwise, Xue Yang might not have been able to finish what he had to say.

The warm spring sun on his skin dissipated some of the icy aura around him.

He really was better suited for the sunlight. These cold, dark places aren’t for me.

Just as he was about to get to his car, a voice called out from behind him.

"Xue Yang?"

Xue Yang turned to see a familiar person standing behind him, wearing a strange expression. It was a look of both disbelief and, somehow, understanding.

Xue Yang smiled and greeted him, "Senior Zhang, long time no see."

The newcomer was none other than Zhang Caide. He had been sent by his mentor to find Xue Yang, but he had also wanted to see for himself if this was the same Xue Yang he knew, so he had rushed out. He wasn’t disappointed; it was, indeed, the very same Xue Yang.

Zhang Caide approached Xue Yang. "Junior, it really is you. It’s hard to believe. Only one semester has passed, and now you’re a director at a major company."

Was he jealous? Of course. He had fought so hard just to become an intern at the Genius Law Firm and the apprentice of Qian Xuelong, a renowned lawyer in Yancheng. But who would have thought the first case he’d work on with his master would be for Xue Yang? The world truly is full of surprises. Anything can happen. No wonder Chen Ying had used him to get a rise out of Xue Yang. He’d always thought she was looking down on him for doing that. But now, looking at Xue Yang, he suddenly felt that Xue Yang was the one who’d been underestimated all along.

"Junior, I came to tell you that Wu Meiju has confessed. My master will handle the rest." 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶

Xue Yang raised an eyebrow slightly, not surprised by this outcome.

Wu Meiju’s confession was only a matter of time. She had wanted to see him only because she was still unwilling to accept her defeat. Now that she understood her resentment was futile, she naturally confessed.

Xue Yang nodded slightly. "Please thank Lawyer Qian for me."

Looking at the handsome, confident, and successful Xue Yang, Zhang Caide suddenly felt his own "genius" title seemed rather insignificant.

But... Xue Yang is so successful now, and Chen Ying rejected him so many times. Is there still any chance for them?

"Junior, are you still in touch with Chen Ying?"

"If you want to pursue her, Senior, go right ahead."

"You’re not angry?"

"Why would I be angry? I have a girlfriend. Didn’t you know, Senior?"

Zhang Caide pursed his lips. "I know."

But no one’s ever seen her, have they? Who knows if she’s even real? What if Xue Yang just made her up to get back at Chen Ying? Just like how Chen Ying used him to get back at Xue Yang.

"If you knew, why did you ask?"

"No reason, just asking. Since you put it that way, Junior, I’ll give it another shot."

"Then I wish you the best of luck in winning her over, Senior."

Zhang Caide hesitated for a moment before finally saying, "I hope your good wishes come true."

Zhang Caide watched as Xue Yang walked toward the parking lot and stopped in front of an Audi. He pulled the keys from his pocket, slid into the driver’s seat, and started the engine with practiced ease. After giving Zhang Caide a nod, he drove off.

The whole sequence was incredibly smooth, not like a college freshman at all, but more like a seasoned veteran who had navigated the professional world for years.

Xue Yang’s demeanor was also reminiscent of something... Zhang Caide pondered for a moment, sifting through all the people he had met since starting university in Yancheng. Finally, he reached a conclusion: Xue Yang didn’t act like he was from out of town. He was more like a local Yancheng tycoon. As an outsider, how Zhang Caide wished that one day he could truly gain residency in Yancheng. Only then would he feel truly integrated into this city, the nation’s top economic hub. Only then could he become one of the so-called "elite."

This realization left a stifling tightness in Zhang Caide’s chest that he couldn’t release.

He was distracted even after returning to the university. His classmates could sense it, but given his status, they didn’t dare ask too many questions.

Only his good friend, Feng Jiajun, dared to tease him. "What’s wrong, our great Lawyer Zhang? I heard you had your first case yesterday. Don’t tell me you lost?"

"How could I possibly lose? A case like that is just a formality. The only question is how long it takes."

"Then why are you so gloomy?"

Zhang Caide finally looked up at Feng Jiajun. "You’ll never guess who I saw yesterday."