Rejected by the Campus Belle, I Find My True Love-Chapter 209 - 207: Xue Yang said that at midnight, he would set off fireworks for me to watch
"Why did you get into a fight?" Lin Xi sent a private message to Xue Yang.
"Just some little brat who loves to stir up trouble. I just made him cry," Xue Yang replied, sounding quite proud of himself.
"Why are you still acting like such a kid?"
"Hey, everyone’s a kid at heart."
"But aren’t you worried his parents will come looking for you?"
"Not worried. I bought all the fireworks. If they complain, they don’t get to play."
Lin Xi laughed at his message. She could even picture the smug look he must have had on his face while typing that.
"That’s so nice. You have so many people to play with you."
Growing up, aside from Si Wen, Lin Xi had practically no other playmates. Even when she did, they would always give in to her because of her status, catering to her every whim. This caused Lin Xi to miss out on a lot of fun, and gradually, she lost the desire to play around.
"Wait for midnight. I’ll video call you to watch the fireworks. I’ve saved the best ones for you. I’m not letting those little brats have them."
"Okay. I’ll wait for you."
While chatting with Lin Xi, Xue Yang opened his digital wallet to take a look. Good heavens, that long string of digits nearly made his head spin. Ones, tens, hundreds, thousands...
Xue Yang checked it several times. It really was 500,000.
Did Xue Xing even know he’d just claimed 500,000 in red packets in an hour?
Yang Xiaozhi casually offered him a cigarette. "Cousin, want a smoke?"
Xue Yang waved his hand. "No, thanks."
"You’re in college now, you’re an adult. Your uncle won’t scold you for having a little smoke, will he?"
"It’s not that. I just don’t like smoking."
Yang Xiaozhi had no choice but to put the cigarette back and smoke it himself. He and Chen Fang were sitting together, both wearing matching outfits from a streetwear brand. Xue Yang had even helped edit the photos for them back then. They were a good-looking couple, and the clothes looked fantastic on them. They were a perfect match.
It’s undeniable that Jennifer’s talent is truly great. The clothes she designs perfectly suit the local style, and wearing them instantly elevates your look. Compared to luxury brands, the price is also much more reasonable. That’s the most important part. Still, he was more curious about the big boss behind the clothing brand.
Yang Xiaozhi also noticed the clothes Xue Yang was wearing.
"Looks like our minds really do think alike, cousin. We bought our New Year’s clothes from the same brand. But the set you’re wearing... I don’t think I’ve seen it in their store."
"You might have just missed it," Xue Yang said.
Chen Fang, on the other hand, had a strange feeling. She felt like she’d seen Xue Yang’s outfit somewhere before, but she couldn’t quite recall where.
"Cousin, does your school start on the 26th?"
"Yeah, but I have some business to take care of, so I’ll be heading back early. My flight is on the afternoon of the 17th."
"The eighth day of the New Year? That’s so early."
"It is. So, about that matter we discussed yesterday, we need to speed things up. Cousin, you must have a storefront in mind already, right?"
"I can’t hide anything from you. I did find a place I liked at the end of last year, but I couldn’t secure it because of the funds. I happen to be meeting the owner tomorrow morning to chat. Want to come along?"
"Sure. You guys go first tomorrow. I’ll head over a bit later."
Time was tight, and Xue Yang preferred to get things done quickly. With each passing day, it felt like a waste not to make the most of his time. He didn’t want to squander a single second.
"Alright, then it’s settled."
Xue Yang leaned back in his chair with one hand on the armrest, looking both relaxed and authoritative. He exuded an impressive and convincing aura. Seeing Xue Yuan once again gathering all the fireworks for himself, Xue Yang said lightly, "Xue Yuan, if you keep hogging all the fireworks, you won’t get to play anymore."
Hearing this, Xue Yuan hastily started passing out the fireworks he was holding.
"Bro, you’re really something else," Yang Xiaozhi commented. "That kid, Xue Yuan, usually isn’t afraid of anyone, but he’s completely obedient with you."
Just then, Xue Xing, having had his fill of fun, ran over and sat beside Xue Yang. He grabbed a handful of sunflower seeds and started munching on them.
"I found a new game recently," Yang Xiaozhi said. "What do you say? Should the three of us play a round?"
"What game is it?" Xue Xing asked eagerly.
"Go on, this isn’t for kids. I’m asking your brother. King’s Game, you in?"
Xue Yang raised an eyebrow slightly. "Sure."
"King’s Game? I know how to play that! Let me play too! Bro, please?" 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖
Xue Yang glanced at him. "It’s the New Year, so I’ll let you play today. But from now on, you’re not allowed to lock yourself in your room to play secretly."
"Thanks, bro!"
"There are four of us here, so we still need one more person," Xue Yang said. "I’ll go ask someone if they want to join."
「Meanwhile.」
In the Lin Family’s quadrangle courtyard in Yancheng, Lin Xi was sitting on the swing in the conservatory, checking the messages on her phone from time to time. Although she was alone, she didn’t feel as lonely as she had imagined.
Just then, Auntie Shen announced that Si Wen had come to visit.
"Xiao Xi."
"Si Wen, you’re here!"
Today, Si Wen was wearing a dress similar to a cheongsam. Its apricot color made her fair little face glow with a rosy blush, like a ripe peach. If Lin Xi’s outfit made her look auspicious and fortunate, then Si Wen’s exuded romantic charm. It seems she’s really hoping to stop being single.
"So, Xiao Xi? The girls were talking in the group chat. Should we go find Xue Yang?"
"Huh?"
"Stop with the ’huh.’ I bet you’re dying to see him. It’s decided, then."
"But... how would we get there?"
"Don’t you have a private plane?"
Lin Xi did indeed own a private plane, but she had never used it in her entire life.
"It’s only a little over three hours from Yancheng. We can go, play for a couple of days, and come back. It won’t be much of a delay."
"That does seem true."
"Oh, come on, don’t hesitate. Are you going or not?"
"Then I’ll just tell Xue Yang."
Si Wen quickly stopped her. "Don’t tell him! Let’s give him a surprise."
"Okay, then. Perfect, Valentine’s Day is coming up. Let’s go find him then."
"Good."
The two hit it off immediately, eagerly waiting for the day to arrive.
"Alright, I should get back. I’m going to watch the fireworks with my parents tonight. You guys have a display too, right? By the Moat of the Imperial City, right after the Spring Festival Gala ends. Aren’t you going?"
"It’s pretty much the same every year, so I’m not going."
"Then you’re staying home by yourself? Actually, I was surprised you didn’t go to watch the Gala live tonight."
"I go every year. There’s nothing new to see. Besides, Xue Yang said he’d set off fireworks for me to watch at midnight."
"What’s so good about watching it through a screen?"
"Well, you have to watch from far away even if you’re there in person."
"Alright, fine. I’m leaving, then. I was halfway through the Gala when I realized you weren’t there, so I popped over to check on you. Now it looks like you’re doing just fine."
Si Wen had arrived in a hurry, and she left just as quickly, almost as if she had teleported.
