Rejected by the Campus Belle, I Find My True Love-Chapter 384 - 382 I Think Xue Yang Is Right

Lin Xi playfully blinked, glancing at everyone before her eyes landed on Xue Yang.

Xue Yang’s expression remained unchanged, save for a faint smile on his lips. He seemed indifferent to her answer.

In reality, he had already guessed her answer.

"I think Xue Yang is right. How can a man not know how to cook? Let me tell you, Xue Yang’s cooking is absolutely delicious."

Yu Kexin shrugged, knowing the Boss Lady’s answer wouldn’t disappoint. Everyone had clearly seen what happened in the lounge area earlier; nobody actually thought she would publicly embarrass the boss.

"See! See! You’ve been exposed! You just fell for my Godfather’s cooking skills," Cui Hao immediately blustered.

At the same time, he felt a pang of jealousy. So, good cooking skills really do earn you points. They can even land you such a beautiful, wealthy woman.

Lin Xi looked at Cui Hao, her eyes sparkling. "Then can you cook?"

Cui Hao was struck speechless. He really couldn’t. Forget cooking; he rarely even set foot in a kitchen.

"You two really are a pair."

Leaving that remark behind, he turned and went to the barbecue grill.

If I can’t win against them, can’t I at least avoid them? Humph! Don’t get too smug. One day, I’ll find my other half, someone who is on the same page as me about everything. She’ll cook for me every day, and I’ll just get to be the hands-off boss. That’ll show Xue Yang.

Wu Xiaoya was brushing barbecue sauce on some skewers. Seeing Cui Hao approach, she thrust the brush into his hand.

"Why did you have to go and provoke them? Serves you right. Now you can join me in the grunt work. Brush all of these."

"I’m happy to do it, what’s it to you? Do they all need brushing?" Cui Hao smeared a large dollop of oil onto a chicken leg, which immediately caused the flames to flare up with a loud CRACKLE.

Wu Xiaoya quickly snatched the brush back and lifted the chicken leg off the grill, thankfully averting a disaster.

"It’s not my business. Go on, add more charcoal. If the fire goes out or gets too hot and burns everything, you’re not eating tonight," Wu Xiaoya said angrily.

"Whoa, seriously? Senior Xiaoya, you’re bullying me too?"

Despite his words, Cui Hao went to add more charcoal. He really didn’t know how to grill, and the near "fire" just now had left him a little shaken.

"You deserve it. The fire’s dying down. Hurry up and fan it."

Cui Hao didn’t talk back this time. He picked up a fan and began fanning earnestly.

Over by Xue Yang’s table, Feng Jiajun raised his glass to toast them.

"To the Boss and Boss Lady, may your love be as deep as the sea and as everlasting as time. I’ll down this. You two can do as you please."

He knew Xue Yang didn’t drink, so he naturally wouldn’t pressure him. Drinking culture wasn’t about forcing others. Besides, given Xue Yang’s current status, whether he drank or not was hardly important.

"Thank you. Xue Yang can’t drink. Is it okay if I drink on his behalf?"

This man speaks so pleasantly. I should drain this glass to properly accept his blessing.

Xue Yang blocked her glass. "You’re still young. You shouldn’t drink."

"You’re the one who can’t drink, not me. Besides, I’ve been an adult for a long time now," Lin Xi said, her eyes shining like the brightest stars in the night sky, making it impossible to refuse her.

Taking advantage of Xue Yang’s momentary stupor, Lin Xi finished her own glass before turning and downing his as well.

Her actions immediately sent a wave of boisterous cheers through the crowd.

A girlfriend who was not only beautiful and doting, but could also hold her liquor? She was the dream girl of every single guy present. 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

Some of the women who had their eyes on Xue Yang instantly gave up when they saw how formidable the Boss Lady was. How could anyone compete with a rival like that? Even if you could outdrink her, her stunning beauty alone was a deadly weapon.

Not to be outdone, Feng Jiajun saw that the lady had drunk two glasses, so he decisively poured himself three and downed them all in one go, sparking another round of rowdy cheers.

The rest of the evening proceeded like a typical gathering, filled with games like Truth or Dare, the Flying Flower Order, and dice games. Xue Yang sat with a smile on his face, watching everyone have fun. Cui Hao eventually left the barbecue grill and joined the festivities. He was a natural at having a good time, and with his participation, the atmosphere reached a fever pitch.

Lin Xi had never played these games before, so she joined the round of dice.

At first, everyone went easy on her, but after a few rounds, she had mastered the trick to it. She won every single time, prompting a chorus of groans from the others.

"Boss, please take your Boss Lady away! With her here, the rest of us don’t stand a chance!"

Smiling, Xue Yang gently pulled Lin Xi, whose cheeks were now faintly flushed, back to his side. Two shots of baijiu hadn’t seemed like much at first, but the alcohol was slowly starting to hit her. Her flushed cheeks bloomed like cherry blossoms in the spring sun, capturing Xue Yang’s gaze.

I suddenly regret not keeping her right by my side. I shouldn’t have let her wander off.

Lin Xi’s eyes were hazy. She waved a delicate hand in front of Xue Yang’s face. "Xue Yang, stop spinning. You’re making my head dizzy."

"You’re drunk."

"I am not drunk. Why are you still spinning?"

Lin Xi reached out with both hands and cupped Xue Yang’s face, trying to hold him steady. When he still seemed to sway, she got slightly annoyed and forcefully pulled his head closer to hers. "There. Now you’re not spinning."

The sudden proximity and her fresh scent made Xue Yang’s heart pound fiercely.

The others noticed the commotion and stopped their games, turning to watch the show with great interest.

"The Boss Lady is so bold! The Boss is so lucky!"

"Ahhh, they’re so cute together! That’s it, this ship is locked!"

"Hey, kiss already! Why aren’t you kissing?"

Just as everyone was waiting eagerly for Lin Xi’s next move, Xue Yang suddenly stood up. "I’m going to take her back to sober up. You all carry on."

Just as Lin Xi had managed to hold him still, he vanished. She pouted in grievance. "Xue Yang, where did you go?"

The next second, a firm grip took her hand, and Xue Yang pulled her to her feet.

"Hey, you’re back again."

Xue Yang frowned slightly. "I’m taking you home."

When it was time to pay, Xue Yang pulled a very cute pink wallet from his pocket.

Everyone’s eyes lit up at the sight. Wasn’t that obviously the Boss Lady’s wallet?

Yu Kexin’s eyes went wide. "That scoundrel! Didn’t he tell us to fleece him while he still had his wallet? And he ended up taking the Boss Lady’s instead!"

"Took out the wrong one."

Xue Yang calmly put the pink wallet back in his pocket, pulled out his own, and paid for the barbecue.

Lin Xi was leaning almost all of her weight against him, warm and enchanting like a summer sunset. Her cheeks were tinged with a faint peach blush, like fine porcelain that appeared even more beautiful under the dim lights. The unique fragrance of alcohol drifted from her enchanting murmurs, intoxicating anyone nearby.

What a knockout.

This was more than just foul play; this was a cheat code.

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