Rejected by the Campus Belle, I Find My True Love

Afterward, Xue Yang promised to give everyone an extra bonus, which was met with another round of enthusiastic applause.

"Long live President Xue!"

No matter the occasion, words could never be as effective as cold, hard cash. What do people work hard for, if not for money? Surely not for love.

The meeting finally ended at 12:00 PM. After a quick lunch of fast food, everyone dove back into their hectic work. According to the schedule, the company party would be held after they finished for the day. While play was important, so was work. A company dinner wouldn’t feel as rewarding without having earned it.

"President Xue, when are you returning to school?" Tony asked, entering Xue Yang’s office.

Xue Yang stopped typing and replied, "August 17th."

Tony glanced at his phone. "So, that’s next Tuesday." Time is tight. It was obvious President Xue would be swamped these next few days.

Tony felt a pang of regret. Xue Yang had been back in Hui City for a while, yet he still hadn’t found the time to have a drink with him.

Xue Yang gave a slight nod. The 15th was the housewarming, and the 16th would likely be busy with follow-up matters. Returning to school on the 17th was perfect timing. He had it all planned out.

Tony said, "Looks like I’ll have to find another time to have that drink with you alone."

"Call Jennifer, too. The three of us can drink together."

"OK."

Satisfied, Tony left Xue Yang’s office, leaving him alone once more.

He took out his phone, pulled up Lin Zhenhai’s contact, and after a moment’s thought, pressed the dial button. The call was answered almost immediately.

Xue Yang was surprised for a moment before speaking. "Hello, Uncle Lin. This is Xue Yang."

"I know," came the reply.

"Uncle Lin, I’d like to invite you to our housewarming banquet on the 15th of this month. It will be at the Emperor Hotel." When dealing with an important figure like Lin Zhenhai, it was best to skip the pleasantries and get straight to the point.

"Mhm, I’m free. I’ll be there."

"Thank you, Uncle Lin."

"Mhm."

After hanging up, Lin Zhenhai looked up and asked, "Secretary Li, do I have any plans on the 15th?"

Jiawen Li was taken aback for a moment before replying, "Chairman, on the 15th, there’s a banquet at the Emperor Hotel around noon." That’s strange. I already reported his schedule to him, so why is he asking again? Chairman Lin never asks about his schedule twice.

Lin Zhenhai grunted in acknowledgment and then fell silent.

"Chairman, do you have something else scheduled that day? I can reschedule this meeting if needed."

In truth, these meetings were trivial. They only existed because people had heard Chairman Lin was in Hui City and were trying every possible means to curry favor with him through an invitation. Therefore, his attendance was of little importance.

"No need. Just proceed as usual."

"Alright, Chairman."

After speaking with Lin Zhenhai, Xue Yang called Lin Xi.

Lin Xi was drawing. Seeing Xue Yang’s call, she immediately set down her paintbrush and answered.

"Xue Yang~"

Her sweet, playful voice traveled through the phone, and Xue Yang smiled faintly. "Have you eaten?"

"I have. Did you call my dad?"

"I did, and he agreed to come."

Hearing that her father had agreed, Lin Xi’s eyes curved into smiling crescents. "I knew Dad would agree! Let me see how many days until the 15th... one, two... Oh, there are still three days left!" Counting on her fingers, Lin Xi’s face scrunched up as if she were about to cry. "They say a day apart feels like three years. Three days apart would be nine years! Waaah, that’s too long!"

Xue Yang chuckled lightly. "Aren’t we meeting right now?"

"We’re meeting over the phone, not in person." Lin Xi grumbled inwardly. What’s the point if I can see you but can’t touch you?

What she wanted was to be able to see and touch Xue Yang whenever she pleased.

"Hmm, I should stuff you into my pocket so I can take you with me everywhere."

"Haha, I wouldn’t mind if you could really put me in your pocket, but not in the pocket itself! It’d be too stuffy in there."

"Then I could wear you around my neck. Alright, be good now. I have to get back to work."

"Okay." Lin Xi nodded obediently.

After hanging up, she went back to her drawing. She was so bored in the hotel that she could only pass the time by drawing and writing. Otherwise, she would have gone mad.

After she had been drawing for a while, the door to her room opened and Lin Zhenhai walked in.

Lin Xi put down her paintbrush and trotted over to him. "Daddy, what are you planning to give as a housewarming gift for Xue Yang?"

Lin Zhenhai raised an eyebrow. "He told you?"

"We just got off the phone a little while ago."

He must have called Xiao Xi right after he called me. This Xue Yang...

"What do you think I should give?" Lin Zhenhai asked.

Lin Xi’s pretty eyes darted around playfully. "Hmm, I don’t know either. Why don’t we go shopping and have a look?"

"You’re just bored of staying in the hotel, aren’t you?"

"Oh, Daddy, are you going to take me shopping or not?"

"My precious daughter wants to go shopping. Of course, her father will accompany her."

Lin Xi immediately stood up happily, looped her arm through Lin Zhenhai’s, and started pulling him toward the door.

Jiawen Li, who was standing outside, was slightly taken aback when she saw them emerge.

"Jiawen, my dad and I are going shopping. Do you want to come with us?"

"I’d better not, Miss."

"Then we’re heading out!"

Jiawen Li hurriedly said, "Chairman, you have a meeting coming up soon..."

"You can handle such a minor meeting."

Jiawen Li said with some difficulty, "But this meeting involves a contract signing."

"You can sign it. No need to ask me."

Jiawen Li opened her mouth to speak, but the words wouldn’t come out. When it comes to the Young Miss, nothing else matters to the Chairman. Oh well. It’s rare for the father and daughter to have time to go shopping together. I shouldn’t spoil their fun.

She took out her phone to call the bodyguards and tell them to follow closely, then went to prepare for the meeting.

Lin Xi and her father, Lin Zhenhai, headed towards a nearby supermarket.

"Daddy, shall we go to the supermarket?"

"Mhm."

When they arrived, Lin Xi went straight to get a shopping cart.

"Daddy, let’s go in."

Watching Lin Xi navigate the store so expertly, it was clear she was no stranger to grocery shopping.

Inside, Lin Xi led Lin Zhenhai to the food section.

"Daddy, what dishes do you want to eat?"

Hearing his daughter’s words, Lin Zhenhai froze for a moment.

"Daddy, I’m asking you a question. What do you feel like eating? I’ll cook for you."

"You’re going to cook for me?" Lin Zhenhai was even more astonished. Is this really the daughter I know?

Seeing her father’s shocked expression, Lin Xi gave up. "Fine, I’ll just pick out the ingredients myself."

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