Rejected by the Campus Belle, I Find My True Love-Chapter 90 Xue Yang, Can You Help Me?

Xue Yang arrived at Master Miejue’s office door and knocked gently. Inside, Master Miejue was reviewing the data he and the others had completed.

They’re all quite good, far exceeding my expectations. Especially Xue Yang’s part. If I didn’t know he was a freshman, I’d never believe he was the one who did this.

Hearing the knock, she said, "Come in." A moment later, Xue Yang pushed the door open and entered.

"Teacher Gong, you wanted to see me?"

Master Miejue hummed in acknowledgment. "Xue Yang, your data analysis was very well done. Lin Corporation intends to have you lead this project, so you may have to work hard for the next few days. It’s only for a short while; things will settle down by New Year’s Day."

"Okay, thank you, Teacher."

"Xue Yang, there’s another matter I want to discuss with you."

Xue Yang stood obediently, like a well-behaved elementary school student. "Teacher, please, go ahead."

"I know you’re an adult now and have the freedom to date. However, you’re still just a freshman. Dating is fine, but don’t let it distract you from your real priorities. The only reason I’m telling you this is because I consider you one of my own. In my many years of teaching at Yanbei, I’ve seen more than a few cases where people end up losing both their love and their prospects. Only your career will never betray you."

Xue Yang hadn’t expected Master Miejue to bring this up. After a moment of thought, he replied, "Teacher, as you said, I’m still young, and I don’t believe dating and a career are mutually exclusive. It’s like people say, the most beautiful relationship can’t hold a candle to two matching acceptance letters. I think the same applies to a career. Only by progressing and striving together can two people build a better future, don’t you think? Besides, Teacher, I don’t think we should assume that just because some people were negatively affected by something, everyone will have the same experience."

Master Miejue seemed to be pondering his words. After a while, she said, "I understand. You may go back to class."

"Goodbye, Teacher Gong."

Not long after Xue Yang left, Chen Ying arrived.

"Teacher Gong, you wanted to see me?"

Master Miejue rose from her desk, moved to the sofa, and gestured for Chen Ying to sit as well.

Chen Ying walked over, filled with trepidation.

"Sit."

Chen Ying obediently sat down.

Master Miejue appraised her. She had to admit that Chen Ying indeed had the capital to drive men wild: a classic oval face, attractive features, a figure with golden-ratio proportions, and long, straight legs. Master Miejue still remembered when Chen Ying first arrived at Yanbei. Many instructors, having heard of her beauty, had gone out of their way just to catch a glimpse. The consensus was that she lived up to the rumors.

She liked Chen Ying as well, but she admired her talent even more. As a woman herself, she knew how crucial independence was. She had seen far too many girls willingly become mere accessories for love, only to end up in tragic circumstances. That was why it pained her to see Chen Ying’s work being affected by her romantic troubles.

"Chen Ying, do you know why I asked to see you?"

Chen Ying shook her head. "I don’t know."

Master Miejue stated bluntly, "I’ve reviewed all the data you submitted for this project. Yours was the worst."

Her words undoubtedly dealt a heavy blow to Chen Ying.

Chen Ying’s face paled. "Teacher, I... please give me another chance."

Master Miejue sighed softly. "New Year’s Day is just a few days away. The most I can give you is one more day. If you cannot provide me with satisfactory data by tomorrow night, you will be removed from this project. That also means you will lose the opportunity to join Lin Corporation."

"Thank you, Teacher Gong! I’ll definitely work hard to finish it."

"Chen Ying, you’re an excellent young woman. Don’t let fleeting emotions cause you to lose your inherent value."

"..."

Leaving Master Miejue’s office, Chen Ying felt completely disheartened.

Have I been cursed lately? Nothing is going right. My love life is a mess. My studies are a mess. And now, even my future career is... When did it all start? It probably began right after I officially rejected Xue Yang.

"Ying Ying, what’s wrong?" Wu Xiaoya asked with concern, seeing Chen Ying’s distraught expression. 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

"Teacher Gong said the data I submitted didn’t pass."

"How could that be?"

"Xiao Ya, what should I do?" Chen Ying covered her face, feeling utterly lost. Her mind was in turmoil; she couldn’t focus on the data at all.

"Ying Ying, I know maybe I shouldn’t say this, but... you could ask Xue Yang for help. His data was the best this time. Plus, Teacher Gong said he’s going to lead the project now."

"Would he help me?"

"How will you know if you don’t try?"

Chen Ying felt Xiao Ya had a point. How could she know without trying? At this point, Xue Yang was the only one who could help her.

***

At that moment, Xue Yang was in his classroom, pondering his next assignment when a sudden burst of exclamation came from the doorway.

"It’s Campus Belle Chen! What’s she doing in our class?"

"Isn’t it obvious? She must be here for Xue Yang."

"But haven’t they already..." The rest of the sentence was left unsaid.

Everyone on campus knew that Xue Yang liked Chen Ying, and everyone on campus knew that she had rejected him. It was also plain for all to see that since the rejection, Xue Yang had become more and more outstanding. They all wondered if the great campus belle was regretting her decision to her core. What they hadn’t expected was that after rejecting Xue Yang, Chen Ying had quickly started dating two other guys, but both relationships had fizzled out. Now, her appearance in the finance department’s classroom was self-explanatory.

Cui Hao nudged Xue Yang with his elbow. "Someone’s here for you."

Xue Yang looked toward the doorway where Cui Hao was pointing and saw Chen Ying standing there in a long, apricot-colored plush coat, looking right at him. Her looks were truly exceptional; her very presence outshone every other girl in the room.

Xue Yang stood up and walked out into the hall.

"Senior Sister Chen, did you need something?"

"Xue Yang, let’s talk over there," Chen Ying said.

She reached out to take his arm, but he had already taken a step forward. She awkwardly withdrew her hand and followed behind him.

Some later-arriving students who didn’t know the full story were nearly floored.

"Holy crap! What’s going on? Are Xue Yang and Campus Belle Chen... together?"

"You have to admit, they look pretty good together. A handsome guy and a beautiful girl, it’s a feast for the eyes."

"But if that happens, we’ll lose two of the campus’s top-tier lookers at once! How heartbreaking."

"..."

Listening nearby, Cui Hao’s expression darkened. "Don’t you guys have anything better to do? All you do all day is chat about this baseless gossip. Can’t you imagine she’s here to discuss something serious? Break it up, all of you!"

Seeing that Cui Hao was angry, the crowd scattered like birds.

Xue Yang stopped at a corner of the hallway that faced the sports field. "Senior Sister Chen, go ahead. What did you want to see me about?"