Rejected by the Campus Belle, I Find My True Love-Chapter 188 - 186: Si Wen in Love?

After leaving the studio, Xue Yang headed straight for the supermarket where Lin Xi was waiting.

Lin Xi sat primly at her table. Her exceptional beauty drew stares from many people around her. Normally, that area was empty at this time of day, but today was a rare sight—nearly every seat was taken.

The crowd consisted of not just men, but women as well.

"She’s gorgeous. Like a character straight out of an anime."

"I know, right? She’s even prettier up close. And her figure is amazing! If I had even half her figure, I’d be ecstatic."

"I wonder who she’s waiting for."

"Hey, doesn’t she look familiar to you guys?"

"Huh, now that you mention it, she does seem to resemble someone. I just can’t put my finger on who. Any ideas?"

Everyone else shook their heads. "Nope."

...

Just as everyone was speculating, Xue Yang arrived.

The moment he appeared, he immediately captured the gazes of most of the crowd. He was simply too striking, more dazzling than even the hottest A-list celebrities in the entertainment industry.

"That guy is so handsome."

"Seriously handsome. Is he some celebrity traveling incognito? But a celebrity probably wouldn’t dare to appear so openly in public, right?"

At that moment, someone in the crowd suddenly shouted, "I know who he is! I know who he is!"

"Quick, tell us who!"

"He’s the new brand ambassador for TrendWear! His name is Xue Yang. I have his photo right here."

A few people who knew the speaker crowded around, while others quickly pulled out their phones to search for the TrendWear brand.

Soon, Xue Yang’s photo appeared on everyone’s screens.

"Oh my God, it’s really him! I bought all my clothes from TrendWear this year because of him. He’s way more handsome in person than in the photos!"

"Ah, he’s completely my type! That settles it, I’m going to ask for his contact info."

"Don’t even try to compete with me! I’m going first!"

...

While everyone was still bickering over who would be the first to approach Xue Yang for his contact information, he walked up to Lin Xi with a smile.

Lin Xi immediately leaped into his arms, a complete contrast to her quiet, composed demeanor from moments before.

...

Everyone was stunned silent.

"I think... I recognize them now. For a while, this girl has been bringing this guy food every day. They eat right here. Yes, that’s definitely them."

"So they’re a couple!"

"A beautiful girl deserves a handsome guy. My heart aches, but I wish them the best."

...

Xue Yang and Lin Xi paid no mind to the bystanders’ whispers. The moment Lin Xi decided to go out without a mask today, they knew they would inevitably attract attention.

They didn’t care. In their eyes, only the other existed.

"Where should we go now?" Xue Yang asked.

"Let’s just wander around. We haven’t really explored Yancheng thoroughly anyway."

"Okay."

Xue Yang took Lin Xi’s hand, and the two of them exited the supermarket.

It wasn’t until they had left that the others snapped out of their daze.

Someone muttered quietly, "Strange, why do I feel like that girl looks a bit like the young miss of the Lin Corporation?"

It was rumored that the Lin Corporation’s young miss had disappeared, and the company had even launched a massive search for her on television. However, the search seemed to have been called off not long after, and the advertisements were pulled.

The person looked in the direction where Xue Yang and Lin Xi had disappeared but ultimately decided to say nothing more. I’m probably not mistaken. If that really is the young miss of the Lin Corporation, then she’s not someone people like us can gossip about. There’s a high chance it would only bring trouble.

Xue Yang helped Lin Xi into an Audi, and they weaved through the city center of Yancheng before finally parking at the Imperial City’s parking lot.

"We’ve been in Yancheng for so long, but I haven’t had a chance to visit the Imperial City," Xue Yang said. "Today is the perfect opportunity to walk around."

"Okay!"

They got out of the car and continued hand-in-hand, strolling through the massive complex steeped in history. Since the New Year was approaching, many migrant workers had returned to their hometowns. As a result, the usually packed Imperial City had only a scattering of tourists.

This made their stroll feel like a leisurely walk through their own private garden.

The feeling was magical. It was as if they had known each other in a past life.

"Xue Yang, do you think we knew each other in a previous life? Is that why we met in this one?" Lin Xi asked. Otherwise, how could two complete strangers like them have ever ended up together?

"Mm, that’s possible."

Xue Yang hadn’t believed in such things before, but now, he was starting to.

"Xue Yang, look! Isn’t that Si Wen over there?"

Xue Yang followed Lin Xi’s gaze and indeed spotted a familiar figure. Si Wen was wearing her favorite Lolita-style dress and walking with a man who looked to be over 180 cm tall. From their vantage point, they saw the man gently tuck a stray strand of Si Wen’s hair behind her ear.

It was a very intimate gesture.

Lin Xi covered her mouth in shock. "Don’t tell me... Si Wen is dating?"

"Looks that way."

The man’s back was to them, so Xue Yang couldn’t see his face.

"No wonder she hasn’t come to see me lately. So she’s been dating! Hmph, she started dating and didn’t even tell me! I’m going to march right over and ask her about it."

Xue Yang quickly held Lin Xi back. "She didn’t tell you because she probably wasn’t ready. If you go over there now, it’ll just make things awkward for her when she sees you."

"That’s true." Lin Xi decided not to go. But her eyes still kept drifting toward Si Wen. Si Wen is my best friend. Of course, I want her to be happy. But at the same time, I’m worried she’ll be deceived. After all, she’s never been in a relationship before. If she’s deceived, she’ll be absolutely heartbroken.

"They’re coming this way. Let’s go, quick."

Xue Yang led Lin Xi down a side path, avoiding Si Wen and her companion. Just as they passed them, Xue Yang thought he caught a glimpse of the man’s face.

"Wait."

Xue Yang suddenly stopped.

"What is it?" Lin Xi asked, confused.

"I know that man."

"You know him?" Lin Xi was surprised.

"He’s not a good person," Xue Yang said gravely.

"Then what do we do?" Lin Xi immediately trusted his words, not even asking how he knew the man.

Xue Yang’s brow furrowed. "We can’t let Si Wen be alone with him. Otherwise, she could be taken advantage of."

"I’ll call her."

Lin Xi took out her phone and dialed Si Wen’s number. Si Wen answered almost immediately.

"Si Wen, where are you right now?"