Rejected by the Campus Belle, I Find My True Love-Chapter 122 - 121: We can collaborate together if there’s a chance in the future.

Xue Yang looked at Yu Kexin in surprise. He had never considered that this seemingly ordinary girl possessed such extraordinary abilities. The computer science department at Yanbei University was renowned both nationally and globally.

"What about you? Why did you choose finance?"

Xue Yang shook his head. "I don’t know why I chose finance."

This time, it was Yu Kexin’s turn to be surprised. "You don’t know why? I thought you chose it because you liked the finance industry."

After all, everyone who gets into Yanbei University arrives with a dream. Those dreams are what fuel their hard work, giving them the strength to endure more than a decade of relentless studying. Yu Kexin had assumed he must have his own dream, but she never expected... he didn’t even know.

Xue Yang shook his head again. He had spent all his time before this chasing after Chen Ying, rarely thinking about his own future. If it hadn’t been for meeting Lin Xi, he might still not have found his own direction.

Yu Kexin comforted him, "Well, it doesn’t matter now. I remember you were pre-selected by Lin Corporation, right? You can start working there in three years. Plus, during that time, they’ll provide funding for your studies and cover your living expenses. That already puts you far ahead of most college graduates in the country."

In that regard, Lin Corporation was second to none, which was why so many people wanted to join.

"Then why didn’t you participate in Lin Corporation’s recruitment? With your abilities, you definitely could have gotten a spot." Just the title of national computer competition champion alone would have companies scrambling to recruit her.

"Me? Because... I don’t want to be tied down by one company. I want to be my own boss."

Yu Kexin’s family wasn’t poor. Ever since she was young, her parents never interfered with her decisions as long as they were reasonable. It was precisely this freedom that allowed her to achieve such great success in computer science.

"Who says women are inferior to men? If Kexin were a boy, she would be even more formidable."

Yu Kexin raised an eyebrow. "Who says you have to be a boy to be formidable? I’m plenty formidable right now, too."

Seeing her spirited expression, Xue Yang thought, The saying ’women are no less capable than men’ must be talking about girls like her.

Xue Yang said earnestly, "I feel the same way. I don’t plan on joining Lin Corporation, either. I want to carve out a world of my own in the future."

Hearing this, Yu Kexin’s eyes lit up as if she’d found a kindred spirit. She extended a friendly hand toward Xue Yang. "That’s wonderful! Perhaps we’ll have a chance to collaborate in the future."

Xue Yang shook her hand. "A collaboration would be great."

The two then discussed the future work of the student council. As they talked, Yu Kexin made a discovery. Although Xue Yang seems to lack his own goals, once he grasps the core of an issue, he can quickly devise a solution. A moment ago, I was wondering why Teacher Gong so strongly recommended him for student council president when he didn’t even know why he chose finance. Now I get it. He’s the kind of person who just needs a platform. Give him one, and he’ll shine in his own unique way. The student council might genuinely flourish under his leadership.

In the afternoon, Master Miejue gathered the forty students who had participated in the Lin Corporation project and handed out bonuses. Xue Yang received a total of 30,000 yuan. This was his first official salary since starting university, and he was thrilled.

Amidst his joy, however, a sense of melancholy washed over him. If only Lin Xi were still here. She would have been even happier than me to see how much money I’ve earned.

"Everyone performed well this time, but there were still some students who didn’t manage to get an offer from Lin Corporation. However, that’s okay; there will be more opportunities in the future."

As she spoke, Gong Li took a stack of contracts from the table. "These are contracts from Lin Corporation. You can all take a look in advance. As for the appointment letters, Lin Corporation will hold a recruitment ceremony later where Chairman Lin will personally present them to you. Once you have that letter, you will be official employees of Lin Corporation."

Out of the thirty candidates, only ten failed to get selected. The remaining twenty all received offers from Lin Corporation, which marked the highest acceptance rate of any group Gong Li had ever overseen. Some were joyous, others dejected.

Chen Ying stood with Wu Xiaoya, looking at her friend with concern. "Xiao Ya, it’s okay," she whispered comfortingly. "There will be other opportunities."

"I’m fine. It’s just a pity we won’t be working at the same company."

They had agreed that if they both got jobs at Lin Corporation, they would rent a place together so they’d have company. Now, that plan was shattered. They hadn’t even graduated, yet they were already feeling the sorrow of parting ways.

Gong Li then announced, "We agreed before the holiday that I’d treat everyone to a meal when we got back. It’s at the Shanshui Hotel across from the school. You all head over first; I’ll be there in a bit."

Everyone cheered, including the students who had been down just moments before.

"Hooray for our teacher!"

A student’s happiness was often that simple.

Everyone else filed out jubilantly, but Xue Yang remained behind.

"Xue Yang, is there something else?" Gong Li asked.

"Teacher Gong, I need to talk to you about something."

Gong Li was in a good mood. She gestured for him to sit. "Go on."

"Teacher Gong, I’d like to give my offer from Lin Corporation to someone else."

Gong Li’s hand, which was reaching for a cup, froze in mid-air. "Xue Yang," she said sternly, "do you have any idea what you’re doing?"

Xue Yang had braced himself for a scolding from Teacher Gong, so he didn’t argue. Lowering his gaze, he said respectfully, "Yes, Teacher Gong. I do."

Realizing she had been a bit harsh, Gong Li softened her tone. "Not everyone gets into Lin Corporation. If you pass this up, you might never get another chance. You’re their handpicked choice now. Not going means you’d be breaking your commitment to them. Have you thought through all the consequences?"

Xue Yang pursed his lips, standing in silence for a long moment before finally speaking. "Teacher Gong, I’ve thought it all through. I won’t regret my decision."

Seeing his determined expression, Gong Li sighed softly. "I hope you’ll reconsider. There’s still some leeway until Lin Corporation holds its recruitment ceremony."

They were university students, not children anymore. She wanted every student under her guidance to have a bright future, but she also hoped they would have their own ideas and forge their own great paths.

"Thank you for your understanding, Teacher. I’ve thought about it very clearly during this time. I want to give myself a chance to break through my own limitations."