Rejected by the Campus Belle, I Find My True Love-Chapter 139 - 138: Grow Towards the Sun

The next morning, Lin Xi woke up reluctantly. The final exams were approaching, and her workload had become even heavier. Washing up, dressing, eating breakfast, and leaving the house—her movements were swift and efficient.

When she arrived at school, Si Wen was waiting for her by the gates as usual so they could walk in together.

"Lin Xi, you’re really something! You even found time to update your novel after you went home yesterday. If only you could bring your phone to school, I’m dying to read what happens next. You must have some drafts saved up, right?" Si Wen asked, her eyes wide with anticipation.

Lin Xi looked at her, puzzled. "What novel?"

"My Precious Boy, of course!" Si Wen said excitedly. "It was updated not long after you got home last night. I was in the middle of a shower, but I ran out to read it before I even finished. Wasn’t that you?"

"I didn’t update it," Lin Xi replied, confused.

"You didn’t? Then who did?"

Wait...

The two looked at each other, a look of realization dawning in their eyes. Besides Lin Xi, who else would update the novel? It had to be Xue Yang.

An image of the soft glow from the eighth-floor window flashed through Lin Xi’s mind. She knew it had to be Xue Yang; he must have remembered to update the novel after getting home last night.

Lin Xi looked at Si Wen urgently. "Si Wen, do you have the Chapter that was updated last night? Let me see."

"Who dares bring a phone to school? Aren’t you afraid of being silenced by Master Miejue? But I did memorize a line of ancient poetry it quoted: *At dawn, I watch the morning sky; at dusk, I watch the clouds. Walking, I think of you; sitting, I think of you.* Even through a screen, I could feel the male lead’s intense longing for the female lead. It was just so incredibly touching."

Si Wen clasped her hands to her chest, her face filled with emotion. If she hadn’t already cried last night, she absolutely would have cried again today.

*At dawn, I watch the morning sky; at dusk, I watch the clouds. Walking, I think of you; sitting, I think of you.*

Lin Xi looked up at the sky. The pale dawn was breaking in the east, a brilliant morning glow lifting an egg-yolk sun. Golden sunlight fell upon her stunning face, and where no one could see, tears were already streaming down her cheeks.

Xue Yang, I’ve received your longing. Have you received mine?

「Meanwhile」

Xue Yang, having just stepped off the bus, was greeted by the rising sun. At that moment, he seemed to be bathed in a golden glow, like someone chosen by heaven, causing passersby to stop in their tracks and stare.

"Isn’t that Xue Yang from the finance program? He’s so handsome."

"It’s him! Oh my god, what kind of divine looks are these? He’s the epitome of my ideal aesthetic."

"A face blessed by the gods!"

A passing photography student couldn’t help but capture this breathtaking moment and promptly uploaded it to the campus network. Once uploaded, the photo instantly became the top story on campus. It later even became a promotional tool for Yanbei University! (Of course, that is a story for another time.)

When Xue Yang reached the classroom, Cui Hao pulled him aside.

"Dude, how do you manage to look so good?"

Xue Yang frowned, not understanding what Cui Hao meant.

"Just look for yourself. Someone snaps a random photo of you, and it instantly becomes the top story on the campus network."

Xue Yang leaned over and saw the picture on Cui Hao’s phone: the scene of him getting off the bus, facing Yanbei University in the light of the morning sun.

This must be what they mean by ’born to face the sun.’

Xue Yang looked away, took out his own phone, and opened the Yanbei campus network. He easily found the photo, downloaded it, and saved it to his album.

Only he knew that at that moment, he was thinking of his Xiao Naimao—the little kitten who loved to hug him and act cute.

She was the most beautiful sun in his heart.

「Soon, the day of the Lin Corporation recruitment fair arrived」

As a student council representative, Xue Yang was naturally expected to attend. Not only that, he also had to give a speech on behalf of the student body. Having done this a few times before, he no longer felt the initial unease of public speaking and handled it with ease. Thanks to his popularity at school, the entire recruitment fair proceeded in an orderly fashion, without a single hitch.

"I heard that for this year’s Lin Corporation recruitment fair, Chairman Lin himself is coming to present the offer letters."

"Wow, for real? In the past, he always sent his assistant. He’s actually coming in person this time?"

"I’ve only ever seen the legend on TV and in financial newspapers. I never thought I’d see the day he’d come to our school."

"Lin Corporation has always been the pride of Dragon Country. After Chairman Lin Zhenhai took over, he led the company to the international stage, making huge contributions to the nation’s economy. For a man of his stature... I wouldn’t dare ask for much, but if I could just get a photo with him in my lifetime, I’d die happy."

At that moment, at the head table of the recruitment fair, Lin Zhenhai glanced at the list of candidates, his brows furrowing slightly.

His assistant immediately leaned in to explain, "Chairman, Xue Yang was originally on the list of selected candidates, but he later withdrew his application."

Lin Zhenhai murmured, "Oh?"

"I spoke with Teacher Gong about it. She said that Xue Yang wants to give himself a chance to go out and make a name for himself while he’s young, rather than be confined to Lin Corporation."

So ambitious?

Lin Zhenhai’s interest in Xue Yang was immediately piqued. One of the main reasons he had taken time out of his busy schedule to attend the recruitment fair at Yanbei was to see this young man for himself. He had heard that Xue Yang passed the Lin Corporation’s campus recruitment drive and was highly regarded for his abilities, yet the young man had given up the opportunity.

Perhaps he truly doesn’t know Xiao Xi’s identity. Otherwise, how could he possibly pass up this chance?

"Which one is Xue Yang?" Lin Zhenhai asked.

"He’s the one on stage giving a speech right now. He’s the current student council president," the assistant replied.

Lin Zhenhai’s gaze shifted to the speaker’s platform, where a confident, radiant young man was speaking. To show his respect for the recruitment fair, Xue Yang wore a professional suit today. His perfectly tailored BERLUTI trousers accentuated his lean waist, and the watch that occasionally peeked out from his cuff spoke to his excellent taste and punctuality.

Lin Zhenhai naturally recognized the watch on Xue Yang’s wrist.

That girl, Xiao Xi... She even gave him this watch.

As Xue Yang’s speech concluded, thunderous applause filled the venue. Lin Zhenhai joined in, clapping along with the audience.

Setting other things aside, Xue Yang is certainly a qualified representative for Yanbei.

Next came the presentation of the offer letters. As the host called out each name, the respective students came up to the stage and took their places. There were twenty in total, standing in two neat rows.

"And now, let’s have a warm round of applause for the Chairman of Lin Corporation, Mr. Lin Zhenhai, who will be presenting the offer letters to these twenty students!"

A thunderous wave of applause swept through the venue.