Rejected by the Campus Belle, I Find My True Love-Chapter 276 - 274 Xue Yang’s Response Strategy

Others might not know, but Xue Yang knew Wu Meiju had said that on purpose. Her aim was to destroy his reputation at Yanbei University.

As expected, Wei Shuyu was stunned when she heard Wu Meiju’s words.

This was President Xue’s arrangement?

She had originally admired Xue Yang a great deal, but now her good opinion of him plummeted.

"I didn’t expect him to be this kind of person."

Xia Tian’s opinion of Xue Yang also plummeted. "Shuyu, let’s just quit this whole apparel school-enterprise studio thing."

"Fine. We’re out. Whoever wants to do it can do it."

When the others came to their senses, they quickly reacted as well.

"His vision is way too narrow. I thought he was so impressive, but in the end, he’s just a student—a freshman at that. What kind of significant business could he possibly build?"

"I was even thinking about getting a photo with him. Thank goodness I didn’t, or I’d be too disgusted to sleep tonight."

Everyone started chattering at once. They were all hot-blooded young students, easily swayed to switch sides over a single sentence and just as quick to decide who they liked or disliked.

The others didn’t know about the grudge between Xue Yang and Manager Wu, but Wu Xiaoya did.

Wu Meiju is clearly trying to sabotage this whole thing. After all, Trendy Apparel was positioned as an affordable luxury brand; that was why they could sign a school-enterprise cooperation agreement with Yanbei in the first place. Now, thanks to Wu Meiju’s stunt, the brand has been instantly reduced to cheap street stall goods. What are the students who just bought their clothes supposed to think? They finally decided to buy the clothes, and before they even get to wear them, the brand turns into street-stall junk? Even for consumer goods, this isn’t how you burn through your brand’s reputation. 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂

"President Xue, since the stall has been set up according to your instructions, I’ll be heading back now."

With that, Wu Meiju turned and walked toward the school exit.

To deal with a student, she didn’t need any roundabout tactics. The simplest, most brutal method would suffice. She wasn’t a Yanbei student anyway, so she didn’t care what others thought of her. If he dares to fire me, I’ll show him just how vicious the real world can be.

Seeing this, Ling Qiongqiong quickly hurried after Wu Meiju.

She had her own calculations. After Wu Meiju’s stunt, Xue Yang would be finished at the company. If the big boss found out, he’d surely be told to pack his bags immediately. So, while she might have been hesitant before, now she didn’t have a single doubt. Following Manager Wu was definitely the right move.

Looking at the utter mess on the ground, Wu Xiaoya asked worriedly, "President Xue, what should we do now?"

It was her first time facing a situation like this, and she was completely at a loss. They say a university is a miniature society, and she had certainly experienced that during her three years there. But compared to this, everything before had just been child’s play. The real world really is a tough place to navigate.

"Keep setting up. I’m going to find Teacher Gong and apply for a vendor’s permit."

After speaking, Xue Yang headed for Gong Lee’s office. He had only taken a few steps before he stopped and glanced back at Wei Shuyu and Xia Tian. "If you want to leave, you can. I’ll have someone settle your wages."

Just moments ago, Wei Shuyu had desperately wanted to leave. But now, seeing Xue Yang face this complete mess with such composure, she hesitated. She had a feeling that Xue Yang wouldn’t be defeated this easily.

After thinking for about two minutes, Wei Shuyu said firmly, "President Xue, I’m not leaving. I want to stay."

Xue Yang nodded, feeling a little touched.

Then he looked at Xia Tian. "And you?"

Unlike Wei Shuyu’s indecision, Xia Tian replied almost instantly, "Just pay me what I’m owed. I quit."

With his reputation already in tatters, why should he stick around just to be insulted by everyone? Xia Tian had never been berated like this in his life, and he had no intention of being used as a pawn. So, he chose to quit without a second thought.

Xue Yang nodded in understanding.

"Alright."

He then turned to Wu Xiaoya. "Xiao Ya, settle his wages."

"Yes, President Xue."

After Xue Yang left, Wu Xiaoya took down Xia Tian’s contact information and bank card number.

The outcome of the situation was still uncertain. Some of the other students chose to wait and see, while those with hotter tempers had already torn up their design drafts.

As for those who had bought clothes from Trendy Apparel, they decided that as soon as Xue Yang set up a stall on campus, they would call the Consumers’ Association and report the company for deceiving consumers. Either way, they weren’t willing to suffer a silent loss.

When Xue Yang arrived at Gong Lee’s office, she had already learned the gist of what had happened. Seeing him enter, she didn’t scold him. Instead, she calmly invited him to sit down and have a cup of tea.

"Teacher Gong, there’s something I need your help with."

"You want me to help you apply for a vendor’s permit?"

"Yes."

She poured him a cup of tea and said, "Xue Yang, you should know that there’s no precedent for a business setting up a stall on campus."

Xue Yang picked up his cup, slowly finished the tea, and then said, "Perfect. Then this is our chance to set a new precedent."

He spoke so casually, which left Gong Lee a little baffled.

"Xue Yang, do you have any idea what setting up a stall on campus means for your brand?"

"I do."

"You know, and you still want to do it? Are you trying to ruin your own company?"

"Teacher Gong, the sales department’s operations have basically halted, leaving only our online channels. But because of their interference, the factories we were working with have all stopped production. Things can’t possibly get any worse."

Gong Lee was inwardly shocked. She knew Xue Yang was facing difficulties, but she never imagined the problem was this severe.

"Why didn’t you tell me sooner? I could have helped you figure something out."

"Thank you, Teacher Gong. Please, I still need your help getting the principal’s approval to let us set up a stall on campus."

"But if you do this, the ’affordable luxury’ image that Trendy Apparel worked so hard to build will be ruined."

"It won’t. The brand’s image won’t be ruined," Xue Yang said with a resolute expression.

It was as if he were a master strategist, in complete command of the situation.

"Alright then. Since I promised to help you, I will. I’ll go talk to the principal."

Xue Yang thanked her from the bottom of his heart. "Thank you, Teacher Gong."

"You mentioned your company’s factories stopped production. In that case, just replace them. I happen to have the contact information for a garment factory. Here."

Gong Lee took a business card from her drawer and handed it to Xue Yang. "He’s a former student of mine. He graduated several years ago, and he’s trustworthy."

Xue Yang took the business card, feeling that mere words of thanks were starting to seem pale. Teacher Gong had truly helped him so much, just like a member of his own family. He desperately wanted to ask why she was helping him like this, but he swallowed the words before they could escape.

"Do you want to ask why I’m helping you?"