Rejected by the Campus Belle, I Find My True Love-Chapter 257 - 255: Picked Up on the Road

Fortunately, Xue Yang hadn’t agreed to Manager Wu’s request; otherwise, all his initial efforts would have been in vain.

In the beginning, he had opposed the idea of hiring foreign models for the endorsement. It was clearly the culture of the Dragon Country, so why use foreign models? He really couldn’t understand it.

"My young friend, I’d like to toast you. You have to drink this one to accept my gratitude."

"Jennifer, I’m sorry, I don’t drink."

"My young friend, your status is different now. If you can’t hold your liquor, you’ll be at a great disadvantage in the future." Which tycoon in the business world doesn’t drink? Someone like Xue Yang is destined to become a tycoon. Forget tycoons; even in an ordinary workplace, your potential is limited if you can’t drink.

Xue Yang laughed. "I’m the one who will truly suffer a great loss if I drink."

He was well aware of his own alcohol tolerance. Sober, he could still manage to talk some business. If he drank, however, he wouldn’t be able to discuss anything at all.

"Then let’s substitute tea for alcohol. I’ll drink first," Jennifer said, swapping his glass for a cup of tea. These days, it was so rare to find a man who didn’t smoke or drink. He was practically a model husband. No wonder the Young Miss likes him. It’s hard not to fall for such an outstanding man, right? I’d better not be a bad influence on him. Otherwise, if the Young Miss finds out, I’ll definitely be in for it.

"Xue Yang, I’m very curious. Where did you and the Young Miss meet?"

Logically, the Young Miss lived a life high up in the heavens; ordinary mortals like us shouldn’t have had any chance to meet her. So, how exactly did they get to know each other? This question has been on my mind ever since I found out that Xue Yang was Lin Xi’s boyfriend.

Xue Yang drained his tea in one gulp and said, "I found her on the side of the road."

Jennifer was rendered utterly speechless.

* * *

It was already past ten at night when they left Haojue KTV. The three of them stood by the roadside, Tony looking as if he didn’t want the night to end. If it hadn’t been for Xue Yang’s insistence on going home, he would have loved to talk all night with the young man. He really clicked with him. Why hadn’t they met sooner? No wonder Jennifer, who usually disliked interacting with others, couldn’t stop praising him.

"Xue Yang, I’m going to Hui City tomorrow. Thanks to you, I’ve finally realized where my problem lies."

He realized he had been constrained by his own rigid mindset. He had assumed that only large cities would be more receptive to new energy. In reality, for a low-carbon mode of transportation, smaller towns might actually be more accepting. After all, gasoline is far more expensive than electricity. Given the choice, people would naturally opt for the more economical method.

"Tony, I’ll explain the situation to my cousin and have him give you his full cooperation."

"Great. Xue Yang, I really wish we could talk a bit longer."

"There will be other opportunities. I’m heading home for now."

After waving goodbye to them, Xue Yang walked toward the parking lot.

The moment he got in the car, he received a message from Lin Xi.

"Xue Yang, my classes are over."

"Okay. I’m getting ready to head home, too."

"So late?"

"I was out chatting with Jennifer and his friend today."

"I’m about to go to sleep. Good night."

"Good night."

Putting his phone away, Xue Yang started the engine, turned the steering wheel, and drove home.

Jennifer and Tony also went their separate ways.

* * *

Back home, Xue Yang changed into comfortable clothes, sat on the sofa, and called Yang Xiaozhi.

"Xue Yang?"

Xue Yang was slightly stunned by the voice on the other end. "Sister-in-law? Is my cousin there?"

"He’s in the shower. Do you need him for something?" Chen Fang asked.

"I’ll call back in a little bit, then."

"Wait, he’s just getting out now." Chen Fang quickly handed the phone to Yang Xiaozhi. "It’s Xue Yang."

Yang Xiaozhi didn’t even bother to dry his hair as he hastily took the phone. "Cousin, it’s so late. What’s up?"

"Cousin, a man named Tony will be coming to see you tomorrow. His flight gets in around 10 a.m. Remember to pick him up at the airport and take him directly to the repair shop."

"Tony?"

"That’s right. He’s an associate from overseas who is here to develop the new energy business. I’ve already spoken with him. From now on, you’ll take direction from him and give him your full cooperation."

"But... Cousin, I don’t speak any foreign languages."

His foreign language education had stopped in middle school. Although his grades weren’t bad back then, he’d forgotten almost everything over the years. How was he supposed to deal with a foreigner showing up out of the blue? He couldn’t handle it at all.

"Tony speaks Mandarin."

Yang Xiaozhi patted his chest. "Oh, that’s a relief. You scared me."

Chen Fang picked up a dry towel and quietly started to dry Yang Xiaozhi’s hair for him.

"Also, remember to buy the storefront. Buy the surrounding land as well. The area of the repair shop alone is far from enough. Pay the market rate for it; they won’t give you much trouble since the location is so remote."

"Okay, I get it, Cousin. It’s a good thing we chose a place in an undeveloped area. Otherwise, just negotiating demolition compensation would have been a massive expense."

"Right. You get some rest."

After speaking, Xue Yang hung up.

As Yang Xiaozhi sat on the sofa, he reflected on the methodical way Xue Yang had delegated the tasks and suddenly felt a pang of regret. Why hadn’t I insisted on continuing my studies back then? If I had, maybe I’d be as capable as my cousin is now.

"I’ve made up my mind."

Chen Fang was taken aback. "Huh?"

"I’m going to pursue further education. I can’t drag my cousin down," Yang Xiaozhi stated firmly.

However, when he shared this idea with Xue Yuanxia the next day, she scoffed at him. "Just go back to work after the New Year and stop having such pipe dreams."

"Mom, I’m being serious. I’m not daydreaming," Yang Xiaozhi insisted.

"If you’d said this to me three years ago, I would have gone straight to the temple to burn incense and give thanks. But now? Three years have passed. You tell me you want to study seriously, and you expect me to believe you?"

Yang Xiaozhi fell silent.

She had a point. Three years ago, his parents had moved heaven and earth to keep him in school. But just when they had everything arranged, he ran off. The only contact was a phone call later to say he’d already started a job. They must have been utterly heartbroken back then. Three years had passed since, and they had long since come to terms with it, accepting his mediocrity. What did it matter if he made something of himself or not? He’d lost count of how many times he had been ridiculed over those years.

"Then at least I can learn to drive, right?"

"That’s a good idea. You really should learn how to drive."

Over the New Year, seeing Xue Yang driving his parents around, Xue Yuanxia couldn’t hide her envy. People are often like that, always finding reasons to be envious of others.