Rejected by the Campus Belle, I Find My True Love-Chapter 216 - 214 No One Believes the Truth
Yet, he really did seem to be Xue Yang. ๐๐ณ๐๐๐๐ฆ๐ฃ๐ฏโด๐ฃ๐ฆ๐.๐ค๐๐
The class monitor, Zhang Ziquan, was the first to react. He walked over to Xue Yang and asked uncertainly, "You... are you Xue Yang? Or did you walk into the wrong room? This is the reunion for Class Two of Yizhong Highโs Class of 2014."
Xue Yang reached out and patted Zhang Ziquanโs shoulder. "Class monitor, itโs only been half a year. You donโt recognize me anymore?"
Hearing the familiar voice, Zhang Ziquanโs eyes widened. "Huh? It really is Xue Yang! My god, Xue Yang, youโve changed so much! Quick, come in and sit down."
Because of Xue Yangโs sudden appearance, the tense atmosphere in the room instantly relaxed.
"Class monitor, what about me? Iโm here too!" Sun Haoran called out from behind Xue Yang. He was shorter than Xue Yang, so he was almost completely blocked from view. He hurriedly raised his hand to make his presence known.
"You punk, what took you so long this time?"
"What are you talking about? If I hadnโt pestered this guy into coming, he wouldnโt have shown up to the reunion at all."
"Alright, alright. Iโll make sure you get an extra large drumstick later," Zhang Ziquan laughed. "Come on, sit down. We saved seats for you."
"Thanks, class monitor."
Sun Haoran followed Xue Yang and Zhang Ziquan into the private room.
The few classmates who had just been mocking Xue Yang for simping over Chen Ying now stood silent, as if struck dumb. Su Piaopiao, in particular, looked as though something was caught in her throat, her pretty face flushing bright red.
"So what if heโs handsome now? He still chased a girl for years and got nowhere. Iโm not interested in guys like that."
Even as she said this, however, her eyes kept darting toward Xue Yang. She couldnโt understand what could have possibly happened to transform a guy from the king of slobs into a handsome man comparable to a pop star.
Did he eat something? I want some too.
Although Su Piaopiao wasnโt Yizhong Highโs campus belle, she was still considered very attractive. But what girl doesnโt want to be even more beautiful? However, since she had just been bad-mouthing Xue Yang, she couldnโt find a good way to start a conversation with him now.
Xue Yangโs seat happened to be right next to He Jiakeโs.
Seeing him sit down, He Jiake leaned in and whispered, "I heard your name at the university, but I thought it was just someone with the same name. Seeing you now, it must have been you after all." This was the first sentence she had spoken since entering the room.
"Jiake, what happened with him at the university?" Su Piaopiao whispered from beside He Jiake.
He Jiake scoffed. "Havenโt you heard? Xue Yang is the new student council president at our university."
Su Piaopiaoโs mouth fell open in astonishment. He became the student council president just after starting university? That... that was way too fast, wasnโt it?
"I heard the student council at Yanbei University has a lot of power. Is that true?"
"Not really. The student councilโs purpose is mainly to help students get the benefits theyโre entitled to; it doesnโt involve issues of power. You shouldnโt think of it in terms of real-world politics."
"Even so, thatโs still pretty prestigious at school, right? I didnโt even dare to apply for the student council."
"I donโt know. Apparently, a professor recommended him, and he just happened to get elected."
Despite her words, everyone knew there was no such thing as "just happening." If he werenโt genuinely capable, how could he possibly have stood out among so many people? It seemed Xue Yang was even more outstanding than any of them had imagined.
Su Piaopiao felt the lump in her throat grow even tighter. How does every good thing seem to fall into his lap? His luck is just too good. But so what? His familyโs financial situation is terrible; heโs still not good enough for me. Someone like Tang Haotian, on the other hand, is perfect. Heโs a great student from a wealthy family, so heโs guaranteed a job after graduation. Even if I canโt find work, I wonโt have to worry about my future. Yes, thatโs right. Tang Haotian is my real target for this reunion.
At that thought, she quickly turned to speak to Tang Haotian, who sat beside her.
"Haotian, let me raise a toast to you. Thank you for treating us to this magnificent feast today. If it werenโt for you, who knows when we would have gotten together again."
Su Piaopiaoโs proactive flattery helped Tang Haotian feel like heโd finally regained some of his lost face. If someone else had stolen the show at the reunion heโd spent so much money on, it would have been more agonizing than death.
Seeing Su Piaopiao take the lead, the others finally remembered who the host of the evening was. "Thatโs right, Haotian, thank you for your hospitality! I hope we can all get together like this every year."
"Sure, no problem."
In that moment, the atmosphere returned to the cheerful mood from before Xue Yangโs arrival.
"Xue Yang, youโve changed so much. Donโt tell me youโre in a relationship now?" someone asked. Itโs often said that falling in love is what causes a man to transform so completely.
"Yes."
His single-word answer stunned everyone, including Sun Haoran who was sitting next to him. "Xue Yang, didnโt you say you didnโt like Senior Sister Chen anymore?"
"Thatโs right, I donโt."
"Then where did this girlfriend come from?"
"Who ever said my girlfriend had to be her?"
Er... thatโs a good point.
Sun Haoran realized he had jumped to conclusions, subconsciously assuming Xue Yangโs girlfriend must be Chen Ying.
"Wait a minute. You have a girlfriend, but your girlfriend isnโt Senior Sister Chen..." Sun Haoranโs eyes lit up with sudden understanding. "Youโre not just making this up to fool us, are you?"
"You can choose not to believe me," Xue Yang said coolly. "But if any of your comments have a negative impact on Senior Sister Chen and she decides to pursue the matter, donโt say I didnโt warn you."
The atmosphere instantly froze.
Just then, Tang Haotian stepped in to smooth things over. "For the second half, Iโve booked a KTV room at the Imperial Grand Hotel! Weโre going to party all night!"
The Imperial Grand Hotel was a true five-star establishment. It seemed Tang Haotian had really spared no expense tonight. With more food and entertainment on offer, no one was about to object.
"Iโm going to sit out the second half," Xue Yang said. "You all have a good time."
"Xue Yang, youโre leaving already?" Tang Haotian called out to him.
"Yeah, itโs getting late. I should head home."
His reason for coming tonight was simply to make it clear that he had no relationship with Chen Ying. Now that his objective was accomplished, there was no need to stay.
"But itโs not even seven oโclock yet. Besides, youโre in university now. Does your family still give you a curfew?"
"Itโs not that. Iโm just not used to staying out too late. Have fun at the after-party."
"Alright then. Be careful on your way home."
"Okay."
Once Xue Yang was gone, Su Piaopiao asked, "Haotian, does Xue Yang really have a girlfriend?"
"I havenโt heard anything about it. But if thatโs what he says, we might as well believe him."
