Rejected by the Campus Belle, I Find My True Love

To go to such great lengths for a woman.

In Su Guoqiang’s eyes, it was an utterly irrational act. Xue Yang is so clever; surely he wouldn’t do something so foolish, right? If he really did this, then he’d have to reconsider his assessment of this young legend.

However, Su Guoqiang had misjudged.

Xue Yang took Lin Xi’s hand, looked back at Si Wen and Sun Yufei, and said, "Let’s go."

Su Guoqiang quickly blocked his path. "President Xue, are you really going to give up our partnership for one woman?"

"President Su, I think you need to get one thing straight. This isn’t just some woman; she’s my fiancée. Furthermore, we don’t want this order anymore. Our cooperation ends here."

With that, Xue Yang led Lin Xi and the other two women away without a backward glance.

Watching Xue Yang’s receding figure, Su Guoqiang felt as if his world had fallen apart.

What do I do? What do I do? How am I going to explain this to Young Master Wang?

Su Guoqiang was overwrought with anxiety, pacing back and forth in the reception room. His hands were clenched into fists, and beads of sweat formed on his forehead.

As the saying goes, your worst fears will come to pass. The moment the thought of Young Master Wang crossed his mind, his phone rang, startling him like a death knell. The name "Young Master Wang" flashing on the screen almost made him drop the phone. It felt less like a name and more like a mountain crushing his spirit.

"Hello, Young Master Wang..." Su Guoqiang barely managed to steady himself enough to answer, his voice trembling almost imperceptibly.

He took a deep breath, finally mustering the courage to deliver the news. "Xue Yang... he canceled the order."

"What? How could this happen!" On the other end of the line, Young Master Wang’s voice was filled with shock and anger.

"Young Master Wang, this is all my good-for-nothing brother’s fault. He... he offended Xue Yang’s fiancée, which is why they canceled the order so decisively," Su Guoqiang said, hanging his head. His voice was low and full of self-recrimination.

"Outrageous!" Young Master Wang roared, his fury boiling over. "How dare you offend Xue Yang’s fiancée?"

Wang Doudou was seething. He had gone to great lengths, using various channels, to obtain key information about Yonghui Supermarket, intending to make a big move with this opportunity. Instead, that idiot Su Jianqiang had ruined everything.

"Young Master Wang, what... what’s wrong? Don’t tell me Xue Yang’s fiancée is the young lady of some major family?" Su Guoqiang asked, his tone speculative and his mind racing with confusion. He couldn’t think of any other reason that would make Young Master Wang so cautious.

"No, don’t overthink it. Xue Yang is just completely devoted to his wife. Offending his fiancée is the same as offending him."

Wang Doudou thought to himself. I can’t reveal Lin Xi’s true identity to Su Guoqiang. Otherwise, with his cunning, he’d weigh the pros and cons and choose a side more beneficial to himself. After all, when it comes to profits, Su Guoqiang always knows exactly where his interests lie.

The oblivious Su Guoqiang had a moment of realization. "I see..."

Then, Wang Doudou’s tone shifted, becoming undeniably authoritative. "Find out which printing factory Xue Yang is working with now. If you can’t even handle a simple task like this, then I see no reason for Qiangsheng to stay in business."

Su Guoqiang quickly agreed, "Yes, yes, Young Master Wang. Please rest assured, I will handle it properly."

He then cautiously brought up the factory investment. "Then, Young Master Wang, about our factory’s investment..."

Wang Doudou cut him off. "Just handle this matter beautifully, and the investment will be a given. Not only that, but I’ll also introduce you to more industry resources to ensure Qiangsheng has a more stable future. Just remember, I value both loyalty and ability. Serve me well, and you will be rewarded."

"Thank you, Young Master Wang! Thank you, Young Master Wang!" Su Guoqiang said repeatedly, his eyes shining with excitement and gratitude. He knew he had to give it his all this time to live up to Young Master Wang’s expectations.

I lost Xue Yang, but I gained a much bigger backer. This deal isn’t a loss. The weight on his chest finally lifted.

But still... why is Wang Doudou doing this? Xue Yang is talented, yes, but the Wang Family is vast and powerful. Surely they aren’t afraid of him, are they? Are they afraid he’ll grow so big and powerful that he’ll one day supplant the Wang Family?

The thought flashed through his mind, but he quickly dismissed it.

Xue Yang is formidable, but for him to challenge the Wang Family, one of Yancheng’s four great families, would be like an ant trying to shake a tree. It’s impossible.

Su Guoqiang sent his men to find out Xue Yang’s next move.

As night fell, he dragged his weary body home, only to find Su Jianqiang kneeling in the middle of the living room, looking up at him with a pleading expression, begging for forgiveness. Seeing his good-for-nothing brother, Su Guoqiang was overcome with rage.

Seeing his older brother return, Su Jianqiang quickly tried to admit his fault. "Brother..."

Su Guoqiang’s anger erupted. "Get out of the Su Family now and never come back!"

Su Jianqiang’s voice filled with regret and desperation. "Brother, I was really wrong. I’ll never do it again, please, forgive me this one time."

But Su Guoqiang was unmoved, his voice as cold as ice. "Get out! I don’t have time for your nonsense!"

It was the first time Su Jianqiang had ever seen his older brother so furious. He didn’t dare to linger, scrambling away without a second thought. He swore to himself he would never dare to casually hit on women again.

Dejected, Su Jianqiang returned to his own home. Zhong Hui was already sitting in the living room, waiting for him. Seeing the look on his face, she knew instantly. He must have failed.

"Su Jianqiang, it’s over. I want a divorce," Zhong Hui said, her voice calm and resolute, as if announcing a foregone conclusion.

"Zhong Hui, why? Weren’t we doing just fine before?" Su Jianqiang was stunned, unable to accept the sudden blow.

"You’re not the General Manager of Qiangsheng Printing Factory anymore. How are you going to support me?"

"I know I lost my job, but my brother is still the boss of Qiangsheng. He won’t just stand by and watch me suffer. Zhong Hui, please, just trust me one more time. I swear, from now on, I’ll only have eyes for you."

"I don’t believe a word you say anymore."

With that, Zhong Hui began to pack her things, her actions decisive and swift, leaving Su Jianqiang no room for reconciliation.

Even now, Su Jianqiang still hadn’t processed it. In a single day, he had lost everything.

He slumped onto the sofa, his spirit crushed as he stared at the desolate house. After an unknown amount of time, his gaze fell upon a proposal on the table, and a glint of light flashed in his eyes. He eagerly snatched the proposal and flipped through it for a moment. A cold smile spread across his face.

"Xue Yang, oh Xue Yang, you’ve got guts. Let’s see just how far you can go."

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