Chapter 542: Chapter 540: Snatching Someone in Public

"So, you’re saying that Xue Yang has been cutting back on sleep just to make money?" Lin Xi finally concluded after hearing what Cui Hao said.

"Yeah, that guy is sleeping less than two hours a day. I’m worried if this keeps up, he’s going to die an early death."

Lin Xi fell silent.

So, what I saw last night wasn’t an illusion. Xue Yang really did look haggard. It was only because I came back that he went to bed early, which is why he seemed so energetic this morning. He must have been completely exhausted last night. It’s just as I thought... the moment I’m not around, he stops taking care of his body.

Thinking of this, Lin Xi felt a prickle of anger.

"Junior, you’re the only one who can rein him in now," Cui Hao egged on from the side.

"I understand. Thank you, Senior."

"I have other things to do, so I’ll get going," Cui Hao said, glancing at the time before hurrying away. He had only come to school today to register for the semester, and he’d helped Xue Yang with his registration as well.

"Okay. Take care, Senior."

After parting ways with Cui Hao, Lin Xi got up and continued on her way. Si Wen was waiting for her just a short distance away.

"Now that military training is over, our college life truly begins. Do you have any plans?" Si Wen asked.

"What about you?" Lin Xi countered.

"I was thinking of joining a club or the Student Council, I guess?"

"Oh, right. I completely forgot college had those things," Lin Xi admitted.

"Xiao Xi, are you going to join anything?" Si Wen asked again.

"No. I want to help Xue Yang." As for how to help, she still needed to figure that out.

Xue Yang is working himself to the bone, and it’s all for our future together. I was taking things far too much for granted. I used to think that as long as I worked hard and got into Yanbei University, that would be enough. It wasn’t until Cui Hao found me just now that I realized how terribly wrong I was. How could I let Xue Yang shoulder all the pressure by himself? I’m not being a good girlfriend or fiancée.

"That works," Si Wen said with a nod, not paying much mind to Lin Xi’s expression.

"Si Wen, what do you want to join?"

"I’m not sure yet. I figured I’d go check some things out first."

"What about the clothing line? Aren’t you managing it anymore?" 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

"Isn’t Xue Yang there for that?" Si Wen said matter-of-factly.

Hearing this, Lin Xi’s brow furrowed slightly. "But he’ll be exhausted doing so much."

Si Wen stopped and looked at her. "Your heart aches for him?"

Lin Xi nodded. "Yes, it does. Si Wen, I think if you have the time, you should take a more active role in the clothing line. Don’t let Xue Yang work so hard."

"Don’t worry, the clothing line is on the right track now. I won’t bother him unless it’s something major. As for the endorsements, that’s out of my hands for now. We really couldn’t find anyone more suitable than your fiancé."

"Ohh..." Lin Xi puffed out her cheeks. But, undeniably, Si Wen had a point.

"Come on, let’s go get something to eat."

The two continued on their way. As they passed the gymnasium, they saw numerous clubs actively recruiting new members. The recruiters’ eyes lit up the moment they spotted Lin Xi and Si Wen.

"Hey, look! It’s the freshman belle. She’s gorgeous."

Some people look good from a distance, but not so much up close. You get a little closer and notice all their minor flaws. Lin Xi was different. She possessed the kind of beauty that made any previous assessment of her feel completely inadequate.

"So, what do you guys think? Is the freshman belle actually involved with the Student Council President? If not, I’m gonna make my move."

"Didn’t they already make it official? Are you sure you want to try? You’ll probably get annihilated in a second."

"When did they make it official? Did you see an announcement?"

The guy who wanted to make a move thought about it and realized it was true. They hadn’t officially announced their relationship on any platform. In fact, they were never even seen together. It was hard for anyone to believe they were really a couple.

"Relationship or not, are you sure you have the guts to try? Aren’t you afraid she’d send you flying with one punch?"

The guy immediately went silent.

Seeing Lin Xi and Si Wen approach, a recruiter rushed forward to hand them a flyer. "Juniors, come join our Hanfu Club!"

"That’s right, Juniors! Our Hanfu Club is full of handsome guys and beautiful girls, and we have great perks! We only have two spots left, which is perfect for the two of you. They’ll be gone before you know it!"

Seeing the Hanfu Club make their move, the other clubs refused to be outdone and swarmed them.

"Juniors, you should join the Cosplay Club! We hold all kinds of cosplay events, it’s a ton of fun!"

"No, come to the Literature Club!"

The clubs devolved into a public spectacle, all trying to snatch them up.

"Come with us!"

"No, join us!"

I instantly regret walking this way with Si Wen. I’m starving! I just want to get some food!

"She’s not joining."

"Xue Yang!" Lin Xi’s eyes lit up at the sight of him.

Xue Yang’s sudden arrival stunned everyone else.

"AHH! It’s the President!"

"The President is here!"

"Why did the President suddenly show up at the club recruitment fair?"

Some quickly pieced together the reason for his appearance. "President, the Student Council isn’t short on people. Please don’t fight with us over new members."

A wave of understanding passed through the crowd. So, he was also here to recruit.

"There’s no need to fight over her," Xue Yang stated.

The crowd was perplexed. "Huh?"

What did he mean by that? Could it be that the freshman belle had already joined the Student Council? But they hadn’t even started their recruitment drive yet, had they?

Xue Yang took Lin Xi’s hand and declared to the crowd, "She’s mine."

"?????"

"!!!!!!"

The crowd was stunned into silence, a flurry of question marks and exclamation points practically appearing over their heads. It took a full ten seconds before the meaning of his words finally sank in.

"WHOA!!!"

Xue Yang’s statement sent a shockwave through the area.

"Ahh! Is this a public declaration? How romantic!"

"Didn’t someone just say they hadn’t made it official? Well, here it is!"

"What’s so romantic about it? I heard the freshman belle is fierce. The Student Council President just said that without her permission... he might get sent flying with a kick in the next second."

Everyone was suddenly reminded of Lin Xi’s "glorious deeds" from her first days at the university. They couldn’t help but wonder, Would she really kick the Student Council President in front of everyone?

The next second, they heard Lin Xi ask in a sweet, delicate voice, "Xue Yang, what are you doing at school?"

"I came to take you to lunch."

"Okay!" Lin Xi chirped. She hadn’t eaten out with Xue Yang in days, and hearing his offer made her eyes shine brightly. With the look of a demure, adoring girlfriend, she left everyone green with envy.

"Who said she was cold and aloof? She’s only like that when she’s not with the right person. With the person she likes, she’s completely different."