Rejected by the Campus Belle, I Find My True Love-Chapter 379 - 377 I Am That Fool

She had never met the Xue Yang of the past, so there was no need for her to pass judgment on his former life. What mattered was that she was the one by his side now. And she would be in the future. It could only be her. That was enough.

"Xiao Xi, thank you for believing in me."

Explaining why you’ve loved someone for six years is an incredibly difficult thing to do. Thankfully, Xiao Xi wasn’t like other women who had to win every argument—the type to get an answer and still be unsatisfied, triggering a chain reaction that could, in serious cases, lead to a breakup. Xue Yang’s heart was filled with emotion.

The two of them stood at the entrance to the shop. Unlike the long lines of the previous year, the place was completely empty today. The only person inside was a lone waitress, idly wiping cups. They recognized her; she was the one who had told them about the couples’ discount. The change was stark, like a landscape transformed by time, evoking a faint sense of melancholy.

When she saw someone enter, the waitress was startled for a moment before saying, "Welcome... Oh! It’s you two..."

Xue Yang approached the counter. "You still remember me?"

"I... I do."

She had worked in this milk tea shop for two years now and met countless people every day, but this couple, Xue Yang and Lin Xi, had left a deep impression on her.

"How has business been lately?"

"It was quite good before, but recently a few competitors opened up nearby, and our business has gotten worse by the day. The boss seems to be struggling to keep going. I heard he’s planning to sell the business, but because things are so bad, no one has come by to inquire yet."

Speaking of this, Song Fan felt a pang of anxiety. She only knew how to make milk tea. If the boss sold the shop, she’d have to find a new job. Finding a new job wasn’t easy. Song Fan came from an average family and didn’t want to switch jobs unless she absolutely had to. Changing jobs meant a period of unemployment, and the thought of having no income was terrifying. Just thinking about it made her heart race. 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

This can’t happen.

"Where’s your boss? I’d like to have a word with him."

Hearing Xue Yang’s words, Song Fan was taken aback. "You aren’t thinking of buying this shop, are you? Since we’re acquainted, let me be honest: this place is losing money. Only a fool would want to take it over."

Although she didn’t want to be unemployed, she didn’t want to scam anyone either.

"That’s right, I’m that fool. Call your boss."

Song Fan took out her phone and made the call. When her boss heard that someone wanted to take over the milk tea shop, he immediately agreed to meet.

Are you kidding me? The shop was hemorrhaging money. But closing it down would lead to even greater losses, which was why he had Song Fan barely keeping it open.

The milk tea shop’s owner lived nearby and arrived about ten minutes later.

"Song Fan, who wants to buy my shop?"

His voice arrived before he did. When he saw Xue Yang and Lin Xi sitting inside, he glanced uncertainly at Song Fan. Seeing her nod, he rubbed his nose and approached them. "You... want to buy my shop? You look like students. Can you afford it? I won’t lie to you; if you buy it, I can’t guarantee you’ll make a profit."

The owner’s name was Zheng Hua. He was about thirty but looked much older, closer to his forties or fifties, and was already showing signs of balding. It was clear he hadn’t taken good care of himself.

"Indeed. If it can’t make money, there’s no point in us buying the shop," Xue Yang said.

Hearing this, Zheng Hua’s expression changed instantly. "Hey, I was just making a point. Since you’re interested in my shop, you must have a plan. How about this? I’ll give you a discount. I was originally asking for a hundred thousand, but how about sixty thousand?"

If he lost any more, he wouldn’t even have his underwear left.

"Great. Thank you, boss."

Zheng Hua was left speechless. Huh? How did I get outmaneuvered by these two students? What the hell? They’re just students, and I’ve been out in the working world for at least ten years. How could I get swindled?

He took a closer look at the two of them, and his eyes landed on Lin Xi. He couldn’t help but stare, his eyes wide with amazement. What a beautiful girl. She’s even prettier than a celebrity. And that figure... curvy in all the right places. From her ample chest to her perky rear, she’s simply irresistible. The perfect girlfriend from any man’s dreams.

"Is this your girlfriend?"

Xue Yang gave a cool "Mm."

"You’re really lucky, having such a beautiful girlfriend. Unlike me—my shop is failing, and I don’t even have a girlfriend. I’m getting older, and my family is nagging me about marriage nonstop. It’s driving me crazy. Does everyone really have to get married and have kids? It’s a wonder I can even support myself."

Zheng Hua was genuinely envious of Xue Yang. If he had just half of Xue Yang’s luck, he wouldn’t be getting nagged into the ground by his family.

"If you have someone you love, it’s wonderful to have a child of your own with them," Lin Xi said gently. "But if you don’t, there’s no need to force it. Life is short, and everyone has their own way of living."

Hearing Lin Xi’s words, it was as if a fog had cleared in Zheng Hua’s mind, and he had a sudden epiphany. "You’re right. Life is short, so you just have to live it well and let things go. Young lady, you’re a kind person. I hope you and your boyfriend will be happy together forever."

"Thank you. You’re a good person. You’ll definitely find your other half someday."

Zheng Hua felt a little embarrassed by the praise. To be honest, he was often forced into blind dates, and after meeting him, the women would always offer him the line, "You’re a good person, but we’re not a good match," before feigning a wish for him to find someone soon. Those words had become his nightmare. Whenever he heard them, he knew he’d blown it again, which meant another round of nagging from his family.

But hearing it from this girl, Zheng Hua genuinely felt like he was a good person, and that her words weren’t just empty pleasantries.

"Your girlfriend really knows what to say. I hope your kind words come true and I find my other half soon. This shop isn’t making money anyway, so how about this: I’ll let it go for a transfer fee of just fifty thousand."

Zheng Hua lowered the price to fifty thousand on his own. In Yancheng, such a price was practically unheard of.

"Thank you, boss," Xue Yang said, then turned to Lin Xi with a smile. "Madam Proprietor, you can get the contract ready."

"You’re planning to give this shop to your girlfriend?" the owner asked, surprised.

"Yes. I promised her a long time ago."

Zheng Hua gave Xue Yang a thumbs-up. "Bro, you’ve taught me something today."

Huh? What did he learn?