Rejected by the Campus Belle, I Find My True Love-Chapter 287 - 285: It’s Too Late for Regrets

"I heard that girl is one of our seniors."

"Which one?"

"The one explaining the manuscript content to everyone. She graduated a few years before us and is now a procurement manager at Trendy Apparel Company. I think her name is Zhang Yao. She was in our department, too."

Xia Tian followed their gazes and saw a poised, intelligent-looking young woman in a standard professional suit. She wore a graceful, professional smile, and it was clear she was highly competent.

To become a manager at a major company at such a young age... that senior is incredible. Of course, the most incredible one is Xue Yang, who, like us, is still a student. Some people have to start from the very bottom and navigate countless forks in the road just to reach Rome, while others get there effortlessly. That’s just the difference between people.

Watching Wei Shuyu chatting and laughing with the people from Trendy Apparel Company, Xia Tian’s expression soured completely.

If I hadn’t left that day, I would be one of the people standing there, chatting and laughing with the seniors. But... it’s too late for anything now.

Xia Tian retreated from the crowd. None of this had anything to do with him anymore.

But it’s fine. I have other paths I can take. It’s fine, he reassured himself.

Just as he stepped away, he saw Xue Yang hurrying over. Xue Yang had come straight to the Fashion Department after his class ended. He gave Xia Tian a slight nod upon seeing him, but noticing the crowd, he simply went inside the base.

It was early March, and spring had been around for a little while. The temperature was rising day by day, so people no longer had to bundle up as tightly as they did in winter.

Xiang Qing was assisting Jennifer when she spotted a familiar figure sneaking into the base.

President Xue is so sly, hiding in the base to relax while letting everyone else fight on the front lines. Then again, he’s not from the Fashion Department, so he wouldn’t understand any of this anyway.

Xiang Qing was good at finding ways to console herself.

As noon approached, Jennifer finally couldn’t hold back anymore. He turned to Xiang Qing beside him.

"Where’s President Xue?"

"He’s in the base."

Jennifer, who had been working for nearly the entire day, pouted. "He has it good, hiding in the base enjoying his leisure time while we minions are on the front lines."

Just then, Wei Shuyu came over and said to Jennifer and a few others, "President Xue announced he’s treating us all to a big meal tonight."

"Well, for the sake of a big meal, I’ll forgive him," Jennifer declared. "Next! Next person!"

Luckily, there weren’t that many students from the Yanbei Fashion Department, so it didn’t take Jennifer long to help them with their manuscripts one by one.

My job is just to point out their problems. The rest is up to them to figure out. If they still don’t get it, they can compare it with Xue Yang’s manuscript. If they *still* don’t get it after that, they should probably just switch majors.

When Zhang Yao and the others from Trendy Apparel heard Xue Yang was treating them to dinner, they worked with even more enthusiasm. Come to think of it, Xue Yang had never once treated them to a meal since becoming the company’s executive director. A single meal had bought him the dedicated service of several department heads; Xue Yang was certainly getting the hang of being a capitalist.

During an afternoon break, Xiang Qing’s gossipy nature took over again. "Jennifer, can I ask you a question?"

Jennifer kneaded his aching shoulders. "What is it?"

Seeing this, Xiang Qing hurried behind him and began giving him a fawning shoulder massage. "Do you know who President Xue’s girlfriend is?"

At her words, Jennifer’s eyes widened as he stared at her.

Does this kid actually know that Xue Yang’s girlfriend is Miss Lin? But besides me, no one else in the company should know that.

"Xiang Qing, listen to me," he said seriously. "You must keep everything about President Xue’s girlfriend an absolute secret. If you don’t, even I won’t be able to save you."

Far from being scared, Xiang Qing grew even more excited.

Yes, yes, yes! I knew it! President Xue and the Big Boss are an item! My sixth sense is never wrong!

She made an ’OK’ gesture. "Don’t worry, my lips are sealed."

Jennifer was deeply skeptical.

Well, I’ve warned her. If she still lets the cat out of the bag, it’s not my problem.

Xiang Qing had no idea what was going through Jennifer’s mind. She only knew that she was getting closer and closer to the truth.

Soon, I’ll be able to ’ship’ them in person! The thought made Xiang Qing ecstatic, and she began to work with even more focus and energy. 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

Watching Xiang Qing’s transformation, Jennifer couldn’t help but marvel at the wonders of youth. She was still so energetic after a full day of work.

That evening, Xue Yang made good on his promise, taking everyone to a nearby restaurant for roast duck. Including Wei Shuyu and a few temporary workers, plus the department managers from the company, their group totaled fifteen people. The large, lively group headed toward the nearby Four Seasons Roast Duck Restaurant.

It was completely dark by the time they finished their meal and came outside. Xue Yang glanced at the time; it was already past seven.

"Shuyu, you’re in charge of getting the students back to the university," he said.

"Understood, President Xue."

Wei Shuyu began to organize the students for the walk back to campus.

The only ones left were from Trendy Apparel Company. The department managers who had cars said their goodbyes to Xue Yang and drove home, leaving just Jennifer, Xiang Qing, and Xue Yang.

"Jennifer, take Xiang Qing home," Xue Yang said.

"Alright."

"Hehe, no need! I can get home myself," Xiang Qing interjected. "See you tomorrow, bye!"

With that, she turned and walked toward the nearest bus stop.

"Guess I’ll head back too." Jennifer waved to Xue Yang, then got in his car and drove off.

Xue Yang stood in place for a moment before turning back. He bought two roast ducks to go and headed for the studio.

When he arrived, some people had already gone home for the day. The only ones left were Cui Hao, Yu Kexin, Liu Xiaojiang, and two engineers from the R&D department. Feng Jiajun was also there.

Five people in total. Two roast ducks should be enough for them.

He placed the roast ducks on Yu Kexin’s desk. "Late-night snack."

"Well, this is a rare treat! It’s the first time this year Boss Xue has brought us a late-night snack," Yu Kexin remarked. "But isn’t it a little early for a late-night snack?"

"You can just have it for dinner, then."

"How are two roast ducks enough for five people to have for dinner?" Yu Kexin’s eyes twinkled. "President Xue, I heard you treated the people from Trendy Apparel tonight."

"Next time, once everyone’s here, we’ll all go out for a proper meal together." Other than the get-together in the breakroom after the New Year, they hadn’t had a formal team dinner yet. It was about time he arranged one.

Having achieved her goal, Yu Kexin immediately picked up the food. "Boss Xue brought roast duck! Everybody, come and eat!"

Cui Hao’s head poked out from the bathroom first. "Did someone say roast duck? Wait for me, I’m coming!"

Liu Xiaojiang emerged from the breakroom holding a cup of instant noodles. "Did the boss psychically know I was eating instant noodles tonight and decide to bring me extra food? I’m so touched!"

Feng Jiajun simply looked up and gave Xue Yang an inscrutable glance.