Rejected by the Campus Belle, I Find My True Love-Chapter 414 - 412: Xi Yuan New Energy Vehicle Market
The village head had laid down the law, so Xue Yang’s family had no choice but to lead the effort. Many things were like that; as soon as others knew you had a bit of money, you couldn’t avoid certain obligations.
"Actually, it won’t take much. We’ve already budgeted it out. The total renovation of the ancestral hall will cost about one million, and you just need to contribute the bulk of it," the village head said.
However, he didn’t specify exactly how much "the bulk" was. It was up to Xue Yang’s family to decide. But one thing was certain: it wouldn’t be a small amount.
"Village Head, surely we’re not the only family leading the effort?" Xue Yang asked.
"Naturally. This is the whole village’s affair, so of course, it can’t just be your family. Other families have already donated. Here’s the list of names and amounts. You can take a look," the village head replied.
Xue Yang took the list and briefly glanced at the amounts. The highest contribution was just over 100,000 yuan, not even reaching 200,000. As for the other villagers, the donations only amounted to a few hundred yuan per person.
"So, Village Head, does that mean I get to decide on the slogans?"
"If your family is leading the effort, then naturally, you get to decide on the slogans."
As long as he could get the money, the village head didn’t care about the rest, though he knew he had to make the necessary gestures. Besides, with such an impressive figure emerging from the village, he was more than willing to help with publicity.
"Alright, Village Head, I understand. I’ll have my secretary discuss the details with you later," Xue Yang said.
Xue Yang’s mention of a secretary was a way to dismiss the village head, leaving the man unsure if he was being truthful.
"In that case, I’ll be heading back now," the village head said. He left Xue Yang’s home just as he had arrived, with his hands clasped behind his back.
"Xiao Yang, did you really agree to lead the fundraising?" Zhong Hailan asked worriedly as soon as the village head was gone.
It was no wonder she was worried. To put it bluntly, Xue Yang was still in a phase where he was constantly spending money with no income yet. Taking the lead would mean shelling out at least 300,000 yuan. They had never even dreamed of such an expense before, and now it had unexpectedly fallen upon their family. Today it was a village matter; tomorrow, people from other places would come knocking with their own issues.
"Mom, don’t worry. I have this under control," Xue Yang assured her, then took out his phone to call Wu Xiaoya and Sun Yufei. It was currently summer break, and with the new energy vehicle market about to open, Xue Yang had called them both over to help.
Wu Xiaoya had agreed to help a while ago. Sun Yufei, on the other hand, had come without hesitation because she knew she could learn a great deal while also earning a salary.
After listening to Xue Yang’s instructions on the phone, they both understood what needed to be done. Sun Yufei, having received her tasks, finally asked the question that had been on her mind.
"Boss, can I ask you something?"
"Go ahead."
"Did the Boss Lady come home with you?"
Xue Yang raised an eyebrow, his gaze drifting toward the second floor. He caught sight of Lin Xi and Si Wen sitting by the staircase. His eyes met theirs for a moment before Lin Xi frantically pulled Si Wen up and ran off.
Smiling silently, Xue Yang said into the phone, "Nice snooping. Don’t do it again."
Sun Yufei exclaimed excitedly, "She really came home with you! So... when can I meet the Boss Lady?"
"On opening day."
"Deal!"
After hanging up with Sun Yufei, Xue Yang called Wu Xiaoya.
"Xiao Ya, are the signs for the vehicle market ready?"
"We just got them back and are about to hang them up. Xi Yuan New Energy Vehicle Market. Boss, that’s a really beautiful name," she replied.
She didn’t even have to think to know the name was inspired by the Boss Lady. Their boss might be clueless and awkward around other girls, but he was truly good to the Boss Lady. So good, in fact, that it made her a little jealous. It was just simple jealousy, nothing more.
"Good. I’ll come by tomorrow to take a look."
"Okay, Boss."
Just as Wu Xiaoya hung up with Xue Yang, Chen Ying arrived to see her. Chen Ying had already started working and normally wouldn’t get summer or winter vacations, but she had returned to take care of some academic records.
Since she was back, she naturally had to visit Wu Xiaoya. She would be staying to build her career in Hui City, so seeing each other in the future would definitely be difficult.
Chen Ying surveyed the surroundings. The entire place was already renovated, and with new cars arriving daily for the past two days, Wu Xiaoya was so busy she was practically running off her feet.
"Xiao Ya, are you going to be working here from now on?"
"That’s the plan for now."
"Meaning you might go somewhere else in the future?"
"That depends on where the boss decides to plant this carrot," Wu Xiaoya joked.
Wu Xiaoya was now determined to follow Xue Yang. After all, if she went to another company, she would have to start from scratch and there was no guarantee she would be appreciated. Following Xue Yang also meant starting from the beginning, but once the company was established, she would be a founding member. Even now, before the company had officially launched, she already felt like one. Anyone who experienced that feeling would never want to leave.
"So... you’re planning to follow Xue Yang from now on?"
"Yeah. Hey, I can’t talk any longer, the opening is just around the corner and there’s still so much to do. Let me know which day you’re heading back to Yancheng, and I’ll see if I’m free to see you off."
"There’s no need, you’re so busy. Besides, this is my hometown, I’ll be back during the holidays. We can get together then."
"Alright. Take care on your way back."
Chen Ying watched Wu Xiaoya’s hurried figure and suddenly felt a vast distance opening up between them. They hadn’t even graduated yet, and things were already like this. In a few more years... She didn’t dare to imagine what would become of them. They’d probably become the kind of friends who couldn’t even be bothered to text each other.
She glanced around the vehicle market. Its scale was large enough to rival that of a traditional fuel-powered car dealership. It was incredible that Xue Yang had actually managed to pull this off. That man... he was terrifyingly capable. It was just a pity he no longer belonged to her. He was completely and utterly gone from her life.
Did she have regrets? Perhaps. But what was the use? It was useless.
Chen Ying returned home dejectedly, just in time to hear an argument erupting from her uncle’s house next door.
"Pregnant before marriage! You’ve completely disgraced our family, and you still have the nerve to come home crying? If you like it so much over there, then stay with them! Don’t come back!"
"Dad... but my morning sickness is really bad. I want to come home."
"Once you’re married off, you belong to another family. Don’t come back."
"Dear, no matter what, Ah Fang is still our daughter. Don’t you think you’re being too harsh?"
"I told her to study, and she refused. She wanted to get married, so I let her. Now she’s unhappy and wants to come home? What, do I owe her something?"
The argument continued, followed by the sounds of crying.
Chen Ying stood at her door, listening for a while.
She didn’t know why she was listening. This wasn’t her life. What did it have to do with her?
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