Rejected by the Campus Belle, I Find My True Love-Chapter 126 - 125 A Well-Intentioned Lie

Xue Yang deadpanned, "If you interrupt me again, I’m not going to continue."

"Don’t stop now, I was just kidding. You and your girlfriend have even thought of names for your children, how could you two break up?"

Cui Hao found it funny, thinking back to last night. A drunk Xue Yang had pointed at an empty lot, saying he and his girlfriend had made a bunch of little snowmen there, just like their children. Are people in love always this childish? What a pity I didn’t record it; otherwise, I could have teased Xue Yang about it all year long.

"Do you know how she got into Yanbei?" Xue Yang continued to ask.

"No clue."

Cui Hao didn’t understand why Xue Yang was asking these questions. Yu Kexin wasn’t his type, so why would he go out of his way to find out about her?

"She was the champion of the National Computer Competition in 2014 and was granted special admission to Yanbei because of it."

2014? The National Computer Competition!

"Holy shit! So it was her!"

"You knew?"

"No. But I also participated in that competition. I was eliminated in the provincial round, so I stopped following it. I had no idea she was the champion!"

Xue Yang said in surprise, "You also participated in the National Computer Competition?"

"Yeah, so what? Is that surprising?"

Because his result wasn’t particularly good, Cui Hao had never mentioned it before. But seeing Xue Yang’s somewhat envious look, he felt it wasn’t something to be ashamed of anymore. Finally, something I can best Xue Yang in.

In fact, to someone like Xue Yang, who’d had to give up his dream because he couldn’t afford a camera, Cui Hao reaching the provincial level was already an unreachably impressive achievement.

"We’re planning to design a new game based on League of Legends, but not limited to PC. It’ll be a mobile game too. Want to join us?"

Without hesitation, Cui Hao said, "I’m in!"

For someone who loves playing games, the thought of designing one himself was simply exhilarating. Moreover, his knowledge of computers was just as deep as his knowledge of his own major.

Why did he choose finance? Because his family hoped he would help expand and strengthen their company after graduation. If he hadn’t been forced into the finance program, Cui Hao wouldn’t have been out of touch with his family for so long. Now, he finally had a chance to show what he was made of. Cui Hao was eager to get started.

"That makes three of us now."

It was a decent start, and Xue Yang felt quite happy about it.

"Does that mean we still need more people?"

"Yeah. Do you have anyone suitable in mind?"

Cui Hao shook his head. "The people I know are all unreliable."

Xue Yang was speechless. It’s amazing he’s that self-aware.

"It shouldn’t be a huge problem. For game development, Kexin will take the lead, and you’ll assist her. You can leave the rest to me."

Xue Yang already had a rough plan in mind. Wasting no time, Cui Hao said, "All right. I’ll call my old man right now."

Pulling out his phone, he found the contact named "Creditor" and hit the call button.

A musical ringback tone immediately started playing: "Betraying my love, you bear a debt of conscience..."

Every time Cui Hao heard his old man’s ringback tone, he was rendered speechless. It was completely out of character for such a serious person.

Soon, the call connected, and a stern voice came from the other end. "What is it?"

Cui Hao got straight to the point. "Didn’t you say you’d give me one million in startup capital? I need it now."

Xue Yang, standing beside him, was slightly surprised. Anyone who knew the situation would know Cui Hao was talking to his father, but to an outsider, it would sound like he was talking to an actual creditor.

"Have you thought it through?"

"I have. Lend me one million, and in three years, I’ll pay you back two million."

A low laugh came from the other side. "You’ve got some nerve, you brat."

"Damn right! I’ll prove to you that I don’t need to rely on the family. And I’ll prove that the major you picked for me was the wrong choice!"

This was a topic the father and son had argued over many times. Cui Hao’s father didn’t want to dwell on it; after all, the final result was that his son was now studying the finance major he had chosen for him.

"Tell me, what are you planning to do?"

"Don’t ask what I’m doing. It’s nothing illegal. Besides, I promised to pay you back two million in three years. This is a loan, not a handout, so what I do with it is my business."

If his old man found out he was using the million to develop a game, Cui Hao was certain he wouldn’t get a single cent.

"All right. I’ll trust you this time. I’ll have my assistant transfer the one million to your account later."

Cui Lei didn’t actually believe Cui Hao could double the money in three years. However, he considered spending a million to earn back his son’s belief in him a worthy transaction.

"Thanks, Dad."

The other end of the line went silent for a moment, then he chuckled. "You rascal. Do a good job."

"I will."

Cui Hao hung up and gave Xue Yang a smug look. "Done!"

Xue Yang asked, puzzled, "Why didn’t you just tell your dad the truth?"

"Not all parents are accepting when it comes to gaming. I know my old man. If I told him the truth, he’d rather throw that million into a river than give it to me."

That much was true. Xue Yang was accustomed to thinking this way only because his own parents were supportive no matter what he did.

Suddenly remembering something, Xue Yang also made a call. It rang for a while before someone picked up.

"Hello! Who’s this?" The voice was loud, as if right beside his ear.

Xue Yang called out, "Grandma."

"It’s my grandson! My grandson’s calling! Xiao Yang, when are you coming to see your grandma? I’ve saved some milk for you." From the sounds in the background, she wasn’t alone.

"Grandma, I’ll come see you during the New Year holiday."

"Oh, good! My grandson is on the phone! He got into Yanbei, he’s such a promising boy."

Through the phone, Xue Yang could feel his grandma’s pride.

"Xiao Yang, do you remember how you used to follow a little girl around when you were little?"

"Grandma, that was such a long time ago!"

"I know, I know. I just wanted to tell you that Xiao Rou will be back for New Year’s too. You two should catch up."

Xue Yang didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. Grandma is clearly worried I won’t find a girlfriend.

"Grandma, I have a girlfriend, you don’t need to worry about that."

"You have a girlfriend? Oh, that’s wonderful! Wonderful! Xiao Yang has a girlfriend! I need to go check if we’re raising enough chickens... right, and I’ll need to get some ducks, and a few geese too..."

The old woman was so thrilled that she hung up before Xue Yang could even respond, apparently rushing off to make preparations.

Xue Yang shook his head with a resigned smile. This old lady... Nothing is even remotely set in stone, and she’s already this excited.

"And here I thought you were about to ask your grandma for startup capital," Cui Hao remarked.