Pursuing Her Best Friend after Confession Failed-Chapter 120 - 94: Girls Who Charge for Love
「Bamboo Garden, Female Dormitory 6608.」
After parting with Li Yuan, Xia Zhijin stayed in her dorm, using her computer to organize the data and records from today’s interviews while researching online game technology companies. She had no idea so much had happened in the class group chat until Shen Xiyu approached her, phone in hand and a shocked expression on her face.
"Zhijin, do you know Li Yuan’s real identity?" Shen Xiyu asked in disbelief.
Xia Zhijin hesitated before nodding. She did indeed know. Not only had she personally visited his company, but she had also helped him conduct interviews today.
Shen Xiyu exclaimed, "So the rumors are actually true! Li Yuan is incredible. I can hardly imagine how he managed it."
Shen Xiyu thought about the news that had blown up in the class group chat. A Great Writer with an annual income in the millions... Although it wasn’t completely confirmed, it was pretty much a sure thing. And now, with confirmation from Xia Zhijin, Li Yuan’s own girlfriend, it must be true...
Shen Xiyu looked at the pure and lovely Xia Zhijin. Even though they were good friends, she couldn’t help but feel a pang of envy. She and her roommates had previously speculated about Li Yuan’s identity and family background, wondering if he was some rich second-generation heir, but that was as far as their speculation went. Since they didn’t know his true situation, they hadn’t thought of him as someone unapproachably high and mighty. They simply thought he was a smooth talker with good taste. After all, on the very first day of the freshman class meeting, he had immediately noticed Xia Zhijin, a treasured girl with the beauty of a Heavenly Immortal and a personality as gentle and pure as water.
But now, things were completely different. Li Yuan’s true identity had been revealed: a freshman with a monthly income in the millions, a Great Writer. He was undeniably a rising star with a limitless future. A high-quality man like him, who made his name through his own talent, was far more attractive than some rich heir to a top student like her.
Xia Zhijin thought about Li Yuan building such a large company and his air of absolute confidence during the interviews, as if he had everything under control. A small, shy smile touched her lips as she said softly, "He... he really might be that exceptional."
Seeing Xia Zhijin’s shy expression, Shen Xiyu felt a little sour. She thought about the frenzy Li Yuan’s true identity would cause and felt compelled to warn her adorably clueless friend.
"Zhijin, Li Yuan is so outstanding! You have to hold on to him tightly and not let other girls snatch him away.
"I bet that once this news gets out, there will be droves of girls in our class, maybe even the entire Daxia University, who will want to chase after him.
"Starting today, he’s going to become the perfect Prince Charming in countless girls’ minds. Tall, handsome, athletic, young, rich, and incredibly talented...
"Tsk tsk, Zhijin. I have a feeling you’re about to become a love rival to a lot of girls."
"He really is," Xia Zhijin agreed, nodding bashfully. Her mind drifted back to the times she and Li Yuan had shopped for groceries, cooked meals together, and... Her cheeks grew hot, and she didn’t dare let the thought continue.
While Shen Xiyu was sighing with emotion, Ge Chenchen, a local girl from Modu, suddenly flinched. She quickly clutched her phone to her chest, glanced at Shen Xiyu and Xia Zhijin, then lowered her head with a guilty conscience.
She had just sent Li Yuan a friend request and was nervously awaiting his reply.
Ge Chenchen’s gaze on Xia Zhijin, Li Yuan’s "official" girlfriend, was extremely complicated. Her heart was in turmoil, but she silently gave herself a pep talk.
If Xia Zhijin finds out what I did, will she hate me for it? But you can’t blame me. Every girl has the right to pursue her own happiness. Li Yuan is so outstanding that he’s worth humbling myself for and making the first move. She might be beautiful, but I’m not bad either! Plus, I’m a Modu local, while she’s just some girl from a remote mountain village... Besides, there are tons of beautiful girls out there. When it comes to marriage, you have to consider if the families are a good match and if the parents approve. I still have a chance. Come on, Chenchen, you’re not doing anything wrong by chasing your own happiness. You can do this!
Shen Xiyu asked curiously, "Zhijin, when did he start all this? I have to read his book tomorrow and see what’s so good about it that he can earn so much money."
Xia Zhijin’s head felt muddled; she really didn’t know when Li Yuan had established his company. She mumbled, "I’m not too sure either. Probably before school started, I guess."
Shen Xiyu giggled. "Of course it was before school started. It must have been at least two or three months ago." Then, she suddenly thought of something else and asked curiously, "Zhijin, has Li Yuan ever told you how much money he makes a month?"
"How much money he makes?" Xia Zhijin shook her head. His company was just founded, and they only hired people today. It can’t be making any money yet, can it?
Shen Xiyu looked at Xia Zhijin in surprise. "Zhijin, he didn’t tell you his income?"
Xia Zhijin shook her head shyly.
Shen Xiyu huffed softly, squeezing her friend’s small hand. "Zhijin, you need to be more careful. Li Yuan earns so much, but he doesn’t tell you his income? There’s definitely something fishy about that. Maybe he’s holding back on you."
Xia Zhijin’s brows furrowed slightly. She disagreed with Shen Xiyu’s words and said softly, "Xiyu, I trust him. Please don’t talk about him like that again."
Shen Xiyu was momentarily speechless, finding Xia Zhijin’s protective manner utterly adorable.
