Chapter 029

When it came to Lin Ran, Liu Ruxue's eyes turned red again.

"Ruxue, what's wrong? Did Lin Ran bully you again?"

Liu Ruxue cried even louder.

"Lin Ran, it seems like he got married. He doesn’t want me anymore."

Huo Haini widened her eyes in shock. "What?!"

After Liu Ruxue explained for a while, Huo Haini laughed.

"Ruxue, don’t worry. I’m sure Lin Ran is just lying to you."

Liu Ruxue: ???

Huo Haini: "Think about it. Lin Ran has always been madly in love with you. How could he just let go so easily?"

"He’s just gotten smarter now, playing hard to get."

"He drives luxury cars, pretends to be rich... Although I don’t know where his money comes from, all of this is definitely to provoke you, to make you realize how good he is."

"Plus, you’ve always spent his money without committing to him. He’s probably upset, which is why he rejected you today."

Liu Ruxue suddenly understood.

She lifted her head and thought of the woman who had taken Lin Ran away.

Could it be because of her that Lin Ran didn’t dare to get too close to her?

It must be. There’s no way Lin Ran doesn’t like her. He must be under some kind of pressure.

And there’s no way he would marry someone else.

"Wuwuwu, Lin Ran is lying just to provoke me?"

"I only spent his money to motivate him to work harder. How could he be so clueless and not understand?"

Huo Haini looked at Liu Ruxue as if she were a fool.

If it weren’t for wanting to get closer to Lin Ran, she wouldn’t have bothered staying friends with such a clueless woman.

These past few days, she had also used her cousin who worked at an insurance company to investigate. It turned out Lin Ran was indeed the owner of that Koenigsegg.

Not only that, but Lin Ran also owned dozens of luxury cars, the cheapest of which cost millions.

This discovery shocked Huo Haini.

Now, Lin Ran’s coldness toward Liu Ruxue seemed genuine. He really didn’t like Liu Ruxue anymore.

So, didn’t that mean she could try to take his place?

Lin Ran was so handsome, rich, and outstanding.

He was the complete package—tall, rich, and handsome.

If Liu Ruxue didn’t appreciate him, she certainly would.

After knowing him for so many years, she hadn’t even held his hand once, yet she kept spending his money. How shameless.

Ugh! What a gold digger.

"It’s okay, Ruxue. You’re the most innocent girl I’ve ever met. You’ll definitely make Lin Ran fall for you again."

"Thank you, Haini. You’re right. Lin Ran loves me so much. He must be lying to me."

"No need to thank me. Aren’t we best friends?"

That afternoon, in the principal’s office.

Principal Tang was contacting his former students to see if he could use his connections to secure some internship positions at various companies.

The job market was getting worse. Big companies were monopolizing opportunities, while small companies struggled to survive.

Positions at big companies were highly competitive, and small companies didn’t want to waste resources. As a result, it was becoming increasingly difficult for college students to find jobs.

Even at Capital University, a top-tier institution, many students were struggling to find employment.

This wasn’t something Principal Tang wanted to see.

On top of that, the library was aging, and the funding from above was delayed. All these trivial matters required his personal attention.

At just 50 years old, his hair was already completely gray.

"Knock, knock, knock!"

The sound of knocking came from the door.

"Come in."

Seeing two students enter, Principal Tang looked puzzled.

"What can I do for you two?"

Ten minutes later.

Principal Tang: "You’re saying you’ve started a media company and want to recruit some students from the university?"

Lin Ran nodded.

Principal Tang immediately smiled warmly.

"Of course, that’s possible! Not only will this provide talent for your company, but it will also help solve the employment problem for our students!"

In the past, there had been students who had done similar things, but the results were never satisfactory.

"How many positions can you offer?"

Wu Zhishang handed a document to Principal Tang, who widened his eyes as he read through it.

"You need a hundred students?"

"Such a large-scale recruitment—if the results aren’t ideal, can you handle it?"

Lin Ran: "Thank you for your concern, Principal Tang, but it’s fine. We have sufficient funds. These hundred people are just the first batch. As the company grows, we’ll continue to recruit more. We hope you’ll continue to support us then."

Principal Tang’s eyes welled up with tears.

"Of course, of course. A hundred people is no small number. After the freshmen finish their military training, you can announce it at the welcome party and conduct on-the-spot recruitment."

Lin Ran: "Thank you, Principal Tang. Besides recruiting from the arts and finance departments, we may also hire from other faculties."

Principal Tang: "That’s fine, that’s fine. A company needs diverse talents to thrive. I understand."

After leaving the principal’s office, Lin Ran and Wu Zhishang exchanged smiles.

Mission accomplished.

The day passed quickly, and soon it was evening.

In the morning, Luo Yao had personally driven Lin Ran to school. In the evening, Lin Ran left in his Koenigsegg.

This scene left many students in awe.

Everyone was filled with curiosity about Lin Ran.

The younger female students were practically swooning, eager to throw themselves at him.

From that day on, Lin Ran became the undisputed prince of Jingda University. Combined with his previous fame, he became the center of attention for countless students.

When Lin Ran returned to the manor, he was shocked as soon as he opened the door.

"Welcome home, sir."

The servants lined up in two rows, a red carpet rolled out in the living room, and the butler stood at the end, holding a bottle of champagne.

Lin Ran was confused.

"Master Lin, Miss Luo said today is your first day of school, so she had us prepare a welcome-back celebration."

A celebration for starting school?

Indeed, with money, you could do anything.

"Is Luo Yao back yet?"

At that moment, Luo Yao walked in from outside.

Lin Ran turned around, hugged Luo Yao, and kissed her.

Luo Yao: "You’re very punctual."

Lin Ran: "Of course. I promised to come home early."

Luo Yao lifted her eyes, her gaze suddenly sharp.

"Did you see Liu Ruxue today?"

The room fell silent.

"Yao, I don’t want to lie to you. Yes, I did see her, but I have absolutely no feelings for her. I only asked her for money because she damaged the car you gave me."

Luo Yao already knew everything. In fact, she knew exactly where Lin Ran had gone, what he had said, and even how many words he had spoken.

Fortunately, Lin Ran hadn’t done anything outrageous, but this still left Luo Yao feeling dissatisfied.

She wanted to punish Lin Ran, to make him feel the pain, so he would be more careful in the future.

Liu Ruxue had dared to publicly confess her feelings for Lin Ran. She was practically asking for trouble.

The dining table had been transformed into a grand banquet table.

Lin Ran still sat next to Luo Yao, doing his best to give her a sense of security.

Otherwise, he might never be able to leave this manor again.

Luo Yao’s gaze lingered on Lin Ran.

The show was about to begin...