Rejected by the Campus Belle, I Find My True Love-Chapter 263 - 261: Society Isn’t Complex, It’s Human Hearts That Are

Chapter 263: Chapter 261: Society Isn’t Complex, It’s Human Hearts That Are

"Keke, Keke."

Guo Dekun tried to chase after her, but his friend held him back.

"She already said she doesn’t like you, so stop going after her."

"But..." Guo Dekun hung his head, "But she clearly said she’d consider having dinner with me after the New Year. Why would she go back on her word now?"

He just couldn’t figure it out.

"Because she has a new target now, so whatever she promised you before doesn’t count anymore. Alright, come on, let’s eat. If you’re really that loaded, you can treat us guys to a street food stall tonight."

"You’re right. Let’s go to a food stall for drinks tonight. I want Snow Beer."

"Fine, fine. If you want Snow Beer, you’ll get Snow Beer. If you want Tsingtao, you’ll get Tsingtao."

"I just want Snow Beer."

...

Xue Yang had no classes that afternoon, so after leaving the cafeteria, he headed for the parking lot.

"Xue Yang, you still haven’t answered my question."

Cai Keke’s voice called out from behind him.

Xue Yang stopped and turned around to find her standing right in front of him.

"I’m sorry, Cai Keke, but I’m not free tonight."

"What about tomorrow night?"

"I’m not free tomorrow night either."

Unwilling to give up, Cai Keke pressed on, "Then when are you free? I’m flexible. I can wait for you."

"Cai Keke, I have a girlfriend."

Does anyone not know I have a girlfriend?

Even though Xue Yang had been so clear, Cai Keke was unwilling to give up so easily. "Then who is she? At school, you’re either with Cui Hao or by yourself. I’ve never seen you with any other girls. You don’t actually have a girlfriend, do you?"

She had wanted to ask Xue Yang out since last year but never had the chance. Now that she finally did, how could she possibly let it go?

If Xue Yang couldn’t truly convince her today, Cai Keke had no intention of giving up.

Xue Yang frowned. "Cai Keke, that’s a personal matter. It’s perfectly reasonable for me to keep it to myself."

"Xue Yang, I’ve never liked anyone this much. If you can’t provide proof, I won’t give up on you."

"Cai Keke, there’s nothing wrong with looking forward, but sometimes you should also turn around and look. You’ll find that the sky behind you is the one that truly belongs to you. What I mean is, don’t let a moment of confusion cause you to miss out on the person who truly likes you."

"Are you talking about Guo Dekun? He’s not good at all," Cai Keke pouted with a look of utter disdain.

"What’s not good about him?"

"Everything about him is bad! He just follows me around all day. What kind of man just revolves around a girl like that? How can he be successful? I can’t imagine having to struggle financially with him."

Xue Yang raised an eyebrow slightly. It was rare these days to find a girl so brazenly honest about her thoughts.

"Cai Keke, you haven’t even tried to get to know him. How can you be so sure that being with him means you’ll have to struggle?"

"I don’t want to get to know him."

"That’s your business. I’m just offering some advice. I’m sorry, but I have things to do, so I have to go."

"Xue Yang, if you don’t agree to go out with me, I’ll come find you every single day."

"Cai Keke, acting this way will only make you a laughingstock."

With that, Xue Yang turned and walked away.

You complain that others are always pestering you, but aren’t you doing the exact same thing right now? How strange that it’s fine when you do it, but not when others do.

Hearing Xue Yang’s words, Cai Keke wavered for a moment. She definitely didn’t want to become a laughingstock.

"Forget it. He’s just one man. The next one will be better."

However, in the next second, she saw Xue Yang get into an Audi. She watched as he rolled down the window and drove past her. The next one could indeed be better, but it wasn’t every day you saw a university student driving an Audi.

"I’ll just have to persist a little longer."

Cai Keke silently cheered herself on.

...

Xue Yang arrived at the company and was informed that the professor from Yanbei University had arrived.

"President Xue, she’s waiting in your office."

"Understood."

Xue Yang took a deep breath. There were many professors at Yanbei University; he wondered if he would know this one.

"Xue Yang?"

The moment she saw him, Gong Lee thought she had come to the wrong place.

"Teacher Gong, what a coincidence," Xue Yang said, also a bit stunned.

How could it be Teacher Gong?

"Are you the person in charge of the Trendy Apparel Company?"

"I’m just temporarily responsible for it for six months. After that, I’ll hand it back."

What did he mean by temporarily being responsible for six months?

Still, knowing it was Xue Yang, Gong Lee felt a sense of relief.

"Since you’re the one in charge, I won’t beat around the bush. Before the New Year, we reached an agreement with your company to establish an innovation base at the university."

"Professor Gong, as it happens, I have the same intention."

"But I heard from the professor who previously handled negotiations that your sales manager showed no intention of collaborating with our university?"

It didn’t take long for Professor Gong to understand the reason behind it. The rules of the workplace are never simple. Xue Yang was only a freshman, yet he held such a high position at such a young age. It was only natural that some people would be jealous.

Hearing Professor Gong’s words, Xue Yang also understood.

So Wu Meiju had dug another pit for him. It seemed she was the type who wouldn’t repent until she was at death’s door.

"Xue Yang, be honest. Are you facing some kind of difficulty?" Gong Lee asked, her concern preceding any questions about the situation.

Xue Yang was a little moved. Teacher Gong genuinely cared about him.

"Thank you for your concern, Teacher. I have run into a small problem recently. But it’s alright, I can handle it."

"As long as you can handle it. You’re still young and in a high position, so it’s inevitable that you’ll have trouble winning everyone over. A few minor setbacks are a good thing. They’ll give you experience for when you enter the workforce."

"Teacher Gong, is society really that complicated?"

"Society itself isn’t complicated. What’s complicated is the human heart."

Indeed, the human heart was what was complicated. As soon as personal interests were involved, all sorts of unsavory characters would emerge.

"Xue Yang, I knew you were ambitious, but I never expected you to be this ambitious, daring to make such a big move in Yanbei. Are you really not worried that others will see you as a thorn in their side?"

"Thank you for the warning, Teacher. I’ll be careful."

"If I had known, I would have insisted that you join Lin Corporation back then."

"Teacher, if our company establishes a presence at the university, will we have a dedicated office space?"

"Xue Yang, if you’re having second thoughts, it’s not too late. Chairman Lin has a good impression of you. If I put in a good word, I’m sure he’ll agree to let you join Lin Corporation."

"Teacher, have you eaten? Allow me to treat you to a meal."

"It’s only two o’clock. I ate not long ago. You... well, since you seem to have your own ideas, I won’t say any more. Just figure out a timeline for when you can officially set up at the university."

Since Xue Yang was reluctant to discuss it further, Gong Lee didn’t press him.

It’s good for young people to be bold and strike out on their own.