Rejected by the Campus Belle, I Find My True Love-Chapter 152 - 151: My Daughter is Growing Up!

The next day, the three of them stayed in the B&B and didn’t go anywhere. Lin Xi focused on her homework, not daring to provoke Xue Yang or even spare him a glance.

Xue Yang, however, acted as if nothing had happened, sitting not far from them and typing away. He had completely taken over the novel by now.

Some readers noticed the difference and asked in the comments if someone else was writing.

Xue Yang didn’t hide it. He told the readers that his girlfriend had been the one writing previously. Since she needed to prepare for next year’s college entrance exam, she didn’t have time to update. He had taken over so the story wouldn’t go on hiatus. He also wished all students taking the exam next year would pass with flying colors and get into their dream schools.

The readers were all very understanding. After all, the college entrance exam is a major life event, and many left supportive messages in the comments. They also asked if Xue Yang was in college.

Xue Yang confirmed he was, adding that he was waiting for her there.

Young love easily resonates with people. The readers all wished the author success in her college entrance exam next year, hoping she’d pass with flying colors and get into the same school as her boyfriend.

Xue Yang patiently replied to each of them. These weren’t just Lin Xi’s readers anymore, but his as well. Or rather, they were their shared readers.

Naturally, Si Wen saw Xue Yang’s replies in the comment section.

"Xue Yang, are you planning to announce Lin Xi’s existence to the whole world?" The readership for *My Precious Boy* was quite large, ranging from women in their fifties and sixties all the way down to elementary school students. By being so candid, Xue Yang was essentially introducing Lin Xi to the world.

Xue Yang looked up from his replies. "It’s the truth, isn’t it?"

For a moment, Si Wen was unable to refute him. "You’re right!"

***

By afternoon, a Rolls-Royce appeared at the entrance of the B&B. The owner rushed out to greet it, and soon after, Xue Yang, Lin Xi, and Si Wen emerged.

Xue Yang recognized the car at once. It was Si Wen’s personal vehicle. He had ridden in it before, on their trip to Kou City.

A bodyguard got out of the car, opening the doors for Si Wen and Lin Xi. Xue Yang gave him a slight nod, and the bodyguard returned it with a gesture full of deference. After all, whether Chairman Lin acknowledged it or not, Xue Yang was Lin Xi’s boyfriend, at least for now.

"First, take Xue Yang home, then drop Lin Xi off," Si Wen instructed.

Xue Yang had wanted to see Lin Xi home himself, but since Si Wen had already made the arrangements, he didn’t say anything more.

The three of them were silent during the ride from the B&B to Xue Yang’s rented apartment. The bodyguard’s driving was incredibly smooth. If it weren’t for the buildings receding outside the window, Xue Yang would have sworn they were parked.

Because of what happened yesterday, Lin Xi sat next to Xue Yang but didn’t dare get too close.

Xue Yang didn’t press the issue. He knew the girl had been a little scared. Well, it’ll be fine once she comes to terms with it.

When they arrived downstairs at his apartment building, Lin Xi watched Xue Yang get out of the car. Unable to stop herself, she chased after him and wrapped her arms around him from behind.

"Xue Yang, wait for me."

Xue Yang took her hands in his and patted them gently. "I’ll wait for you." 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎

Before she left, Lin Xi gave him a quick kiss on the cheek and darted back to the car.

Seeing Lin Xi return, Si Wen couldn’t help but remark, "I thought you weren’t going to talk to him at all today."

"How could I not?" How could she possibly ignore Xue Yang? She was just... shy. But when faced with parting, who had time for shyness? The first time she’d gone home with Xue Yang, she hadn’t felt shy. But after yesterday, a sense of shyness bloomed whenever she faced him.

Xue Yang went upstairs and looked down from the master bedroom window. The Rolls-Royce was still parked there. He watched quietly until the car finally started and drove away. Only then did he withdraw his gaze and sit at his desk to wait for night to fall. This time, however, he was no longer alone.

***

When Lin Xi returned home, Lin Zhenhai was already sitting on the sofa, waiting for her.

"Dad!" Seeing the familiar figure on the sofa, Lin Xi flew over and threw herself into his arms, hugging him tightly.

"Xiao Xi..." Lin Zhenhai hadn’t expected such a gesture and was momentarily stunned, unsure what to do.

Auntie Shen came out from the kitchen. Seeing the young miss fawning over Chairman Lin like she did as a child, she was deeply moved. Without making a sound, she quietly returned to the kitchen, leaving the father and daughter to themselves.

"Dad, I’ve missed you so much."

Lin Zhenhai jolted. How long had it been since his Xiao Xi had spoken to him like this? It had only been a few days, but she seemed to have grown up again. At that moment, a wave of emotion washed over Lin Zhenhai—the feeling that his little girl was finally becoming a young woman. For a father, it was a bittersweet realization.

"It’s good that you’re back."

"Dad, I will definitely fulfill my promise to you. I hope you’ll keep your promise to me, too."

Lin Zhenhai paused. For the first time, he didn’t respond to her.

Lin Xi noticed but didn’t press the matter. "Dad, I’m hungry. Can we have dinner now?"

"Okay."

After dinner, Lin Xi went upstairs to rest.

***

On Monday, remedial classes began for the third-year high school students. Lin Xi got up early and dressed. By the time she came downstairs, Lin Zhenhai had already left for the office. She was used to it. She ate breakfast alone, then grabbed her backpack and headed out.

When she reached the front gate, she froze. Parked at the curb wasn’t the Bentley she usually took, but a Lamborghini—a two-seater sports car. A young man in sunglasses sat inside.

Seeing her emerge, the young man immediately got out of the car and took off his sunglasses, revealing his face. He was handsome, likely in his twenties, and quite tall—probably about 180 cm.

"It’s a—a pleasure to meet you, Miss Lin Xi. My name is Mo Lin. Chairman Lin, uh, sent me to drive you to and from school. And I’m, of course, personally very happy to be—to be driving you. I’m very grateful to Chairman Lin for this opportunity."

Mo Lin had always prided himself on being articulate, a trait for which others had often praised him. The moment he saw Lin Xi, however, his heart skipped a beat. She was stunningly beautiful. Seeing her in her school uniform fulfilled his every fantasy about women. Had he not seen it with his own eyes, he could never have imagined someone could be so beautiful. His mouth felt as if it were tied in a knot, and his usually smooth speech became a clumsy, unclear stammer.

Lin Xi frowned slightly.

So it was Dad’s doing. Just yesterday, I thought he was a good father. I was wrong. He’s a bad father.