Rejected by the Campus Belle, I Find My True Love-Chapter 328 - 326: Seems to Have Been Taken Advantage Of

Chapter 328: Chapter 326: Seems to Have Been Taken Advantage Of

As soon as he appeared, the scene erupted with screams.

"Wow, it’s Xue Yang! How did he end up in the basketball game?!"

"I saw him too! He’s even wearing a basketball uniform. Oh my God, he’s so handsome. Is he actually going to play?"

"What? Xue Yang is here? Where is he?"

"Right there on the court, the one wearing the number 18 jersey. That’s him."

"AAAAHH! I can see his muscles!"

"I can see his abs!"

"AAAAHHH!"

"I’m dying!"

"He’s killing me!"

The piercing screams from the stands grew so frenzied it seemed they could flip the entire school upside down. The outburst stunned the basketball players from the Aviation Academy.

"The girls from Yanbei University are really enthusiastic."

One of the players, a boy with a few pimples on his face, whistled toward the stands and said excitedly, "Of course they are. Yi Chuan is the center of attention wherever he goes. These screams are definitely for him."

"That’s true. Not even the future stars from the drama academy are as handsome as our Yi Chuan."

As they spoke, everyone’s gaze shifted to a tall player on their team. He was about 185 cm tall and wore a white basketball uniform. Though a bit tan, he was very handsome. His greatest trait wasn’t his good looks, but his charisma. He had the bearing of a military officer. If he were wearing a military uniform instead of his jersey, he would look like he had stepped right out of the Republican era. His presence alone was enough to conjure images of the tragic love stories that defined that period.

The boy heard them but didn’t respond. Instead, he directed his gaze toward a corner of the student council area, where a very beautiful girl was standing. She wore a qipao-style dress that highlighted her curvy figure, and her hair was styled in a bun, giving her a look that was both beautiful and playful.

There were at least a few thousand people in the stands, yet he spotted her in a single glance. Just then, her gaze shifted in their direction.

She must be looking at me, Yi Chuan thought with certainty.

Every time he appeared at the Aviation Academy, he drew screams from all the girls. Over time, watching him play basketball had become a rare treat. Sometimes, people even had to make reservations just to get a glimpse.

However, his teammates were mistaken. If Xue Yang hadn’t appeared at Yanbei University, Yi Chuan’s looks would have undoubtedly caused a sensation. But after seeing Xue Yang, other handsome guys—even from rival schools—seemed insignificant by comparison. So, even though Yi Chuan was truly handsome, his brilliance was completely overshadowed. Because he was so accustomed to being the center of attention, he had overlooked Xue Yang’s presence entirely.

Yu Kexin sat on the student council dais, her eyes fixed on Xue Yang on the basketball court.

I never expected he would actually play in the basketball game.

Wu Xiaoya had the exact same thought. She and Chen Ying were sitting together in the front row of the stands. Seeing Xue Yang take the court, their hearts pounded with excitement.

"Xiao Ya, what’s going on?"

Wu Xiaoya quickly explained to Chen Ying how she and Yu Kexin had conspired to get Xue Yang to participate.

Chen Ying fell silent, her gaze returning to the basketball court. The referee was preparing for the tip-off. Xue Yang stood at the center, his eyes glued to the ball in the referee’s hands. He was just waiting for the whistle to make his move and grab it.

It seems that aside from being cold to me, he’s willing to do anything for anyone else, Chen Ying thought.

On the court, when Yi Chuan noticed Chen Ying’s gaze on him, he was galvanized. He resolved to win the championship and present the trophy to his goddess.

If I can win her heart in the process, that would be even better. Even if I fail, it will still be a story worth telling.

The passionate response from the audience was beyond Duan Yu’s expectations. He knew Xue Yang was popular, but he had no idea he was this beloved.

I’ve been playing basketball since I was a kid, and I always thought I was pretty popular with girls. But comparing myself to Xue Yang today, I see what they mean when they say there’s always someone better out there.

"I hope he doesn’t disappoint everyone," Duan Yu murmured.

Feng Jiajun, standing beside him, was much more composed about the crowd’s reaction. Hearing Duan Yu’s comment, he simply smiled.

Cui Hao sat at the very front of the stands, holding aloft a banner for the finance class. He had fashioned a headband for himself with the words "XUE YANG FOR THE WIN!" Not only that, but he was also shouting at the top of his lungs, "XUE YANG, FOR THE WIN! XUE YANG, FOR THE WIN!"

Among everyone there, besides the most fervent fans, his voice was the loudest. 𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦

Cai Keke stood beside him, demurely watching the basketball court. "Why isn’t Xue Yang wearing our class uniform?"

I was hoping that if he wore the class uniform, it would be like we were wearing a couple’s outfit, she thought.

The TV station’s cameraman was also extremely excited, panning back and forth between the court and the stands. When the camera pointed at the audience, it even zoomed in for close-ups of some attractive faces. As a result, the logo that Xue Yang had designed for the jerseys naturally appeared before the crowd.

Backstage, the director of the TV station watched the footage with a frown. "Why do I get the feeling someone is taking advantage of our station?"

And why wouldn’t I? The station’s advertising slots aren’t cheap. To promote the school’s vibrant spirit, we came to film for free. All we wanted was to showcase a prestigious university, but now, there are advertisements everywhere. This is ridiculous.

Therefore, the director went to find Principal Hu Guoyou to report the issue.

Hu Guoyou touched his nose and said, "Director Xu, this event was organized and run entirely by our students."

In other words, even if there are logos involved, any economic profit would be negligible. To complain about it under these circumstances would be splitting hairs.

Hearing this, the director, Xu Duoshan, felt it made sense.

It’s a small thing. Best to just let it go.

Hu Guoyou remained composed. After all, he wasn’t wrong.

Xue Yang is, in fact, one of our students. Whether or not he’s also President Xue of some trendy fashion brand has nothing to do with the university, he mused. Heh. Now Xue Yang owes me a favor.

Meanwhile, the basketball game officially began.

On the court, the expressions of the players from both sides alternated between serious tension and pure joy. They sprinted up and down the court, fighting for possession of the ball. The main player for Yanbei was Xue Yang, and his teammates all cooperated to pass him the ball. For the Aviation Academy, the main player was Yi Chuan. The two sides were fiercely contested, with neither yielding an inch.

The audience surrounded the court, some standing and some sitting, watching the game with rapt attention. Whenever Xue Yang scored, the crowd would erupt into thunderous applause and cheers, rooting for him.

By the final moments of the game, the Aviation Academy players could finally hear clearly just who the crowd was screaming for.

Yi Chuan’s expression turned grim as he scanned the court, his gaze finally locking onto Xue Yang.

It was only then that he truly took a good look at Xue Yang’s face.

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