Chapter 389: Making a Complete Fool of Oneself

Yang Xun crossed his arms over his chest and raised his voice again, “Serves you right! Who told you to spew crap the moment you opened your mouth? You can’t even hold your own gas—is there something wrong with your bowels?”

“They say your outer appearance reflects your inner self. One look at that ugly mug of yours and anyone can tell you’re rotten to the core.”

Bai Yutong rolled her eyes in fury, but she didn’t have the energy to curse back. Her stomach hurt too much, and she could feel a burst of gas about to rush out.

“Hurry, help me out of here!” she gritted through her teeth.

The two girls beside her looked slightly disgusted, but they endured the stench, supporting Bai Yutong’s arms as they walked inside.

Sweat beaded on Bai Yutong’s forehead. She slowly turned her head and shot a venomous glare at Lin Xiaoyue. “Lin Xiaoyue, just you wait!”

The moment the words left her mouth, a loud SPLAT echoed. Bai Yutong was wearing a miniskirt, and the sheer blast of it practically blew her hem upward.

“Oh my god! Her skirt looks dirty. Did she just shit herself?!”

“Blegh! In all the years since Zhonghai University was founded, I’ve never seen anyone take a dump at the school gates on their first day of registration—especially a girl!”

The surrounding crowd gossiped wildly before quickly scattering.

Yang Xun smiled smugly. Bai Yutong had truly made a monumental ass of herself for all to see. He turned to Lin Xiaoyue, his tone softening a bit. “If you run into this kind of person again, don’t bother arguing with them. Just go straight to your counselor. If the counselor doesn’t care, tell me, and I’ll go to the principal.”

Lin Xiaoyue looked up, her eyes still red, and said with a touched expression, “Thank you, Yang.”

“No need to be so polite with me. Let’s go.” Yang Xun bent down, picked up her suitcase, and strode inside.

He helped Lin Xiaoyue complete her enrollment procedures, then carried her two suitcases to the bottom of her dorm building. The dormitories at Zhonghai University weren’t exactly new, but the exterior walls were painted clean and neat. A few tall sycamore trees were planted outside, their branches and leaves rustling in the early autumn breeze.

Yang Xun walked at the front, with the two members of the Lin family following close behind. Together, they headed up to the fourth floor.

It was a four-person dorm room. Two girls had already arrived and were organizing their beds. Seeing someone push the door open, the two simultaneously looked up. Their gazes swept over Lin Xiaoyue and Yang Xun, carrying a hint of curiosity and scrutiny.

“Hello! You must be our new roommate. I’m Chen Yao, and this is Li Xinyi!” the girl with her hair in a bun spoke up first, her tone warm and cheerful.

“I’m Lin Xiaoyue.” She gave a small smile, her voice carrying a touch of shyness.

Yang Xun placed the suitcases by her bed and surveyed the dorm room before asking, “Your things are all set. See if there’s anything else you need to buy. I can go with you later.”

“No need, what I brought is plenty,” Lin Xiaoyue hurriedly waved her hands. She still felt a pang of guilt over how much money Yang Xun had spent on her while shopping yesterday.

“Alright, then let me know if you end up needing anything, and I’ll bring it over.” Yang Xun understood the young girl’s thoughts. He made up his mind to visit her occasionally to ensure she didn’t get bullied.

The others in the dorm were busy organizing their things, so Lin Xiaoyue quickly did the same and made her bed. Seeing that it was about time to leave, Yang Xun pulled four gift boxes out of his backpack and handed them to her.

“These are enrollment gifts for you, and I prepared one for each of your roommates as well. Get along well with them at school, and let me know if you run into any trouble.” Looking at Lin Xiaoyue, Yang Xun couldn’t help but think of Yang Cai. If she hadn’t fallen ill, she would be heading off to college right about now, too.

“Yang, I…”

“Don’t thank me. I’ve heard it so many times my ears are about to fall off,” Yang Xun said helplessly, reaching out to pat her head. “Grandpa Lin and I will be heading off now. Call me if you need anything.”

Yang Xun gave a casual wave and left with Lin Youfu.

Lin Xiaoyue stared at the beautifully packaged gift boxes, tears welling up in her eyes. She wiped them away, put on a smile, and handed the gifts to her roommates.

“Thanks, Xiaoyue!” Chen Yao and Li Xinyi opened their boxes, and the moment they saw the exquisite porcelain bottles of Purifying Jade Dew Cream, they immediately shrieked.

“Oh my god! This is Purifying Jade Dew Cream! Lin Xiaoyue, your brother is way too generous!”

“Don’t you need a reservation just to buy this? Your brother has some serious connections!”

The two girls chattered excitedly as they crowded around her, their voices brimming with pleasant surprise.

“Is this very expensive?” Lin Xiaoyue asked curiously, having no idea about its market value.

“Five thousand a bottle! Plus, it’s out of stock right now, making it impossible to snatch up. The fact that your brother managed to buy four bottles all at once is amazing!” Chen Yao fondled the porcelain bottle affectionately and said with delight, “I’ve wanted to buy this for ages, but I could never get my hands on one.”

“This is way too expensive for a greeting gift! Xiaoyue, what does your brother do for a living? He’s so rich!” Li Xinyi’s eyes sparkled with equal excitement.

Lin Xiaoyue hadn’t expected the Purifying Jade Dew Cream to be so pricey. Her pretty eyes widened in shock as she subconsciously replied, “He… he owns a company, and he also opened a health drink shop.”

“No wonder he’s so generous. I’m so jealous you have such a great brother!”

Just as the three of them were chatting happily, three figures walked past the doorway. Bai Yutong peeked through the crack in the door, her face as dark as a thundercloud. After publicly humiliating herself and soiling her skirt, she was entirely too mortified to confront Lin Xiaoyue. She needed to hurry back to her own dorm and change clothes.

Meanwhile, Yang Xun drove Lin Youfu back to the breakfast shop before returning to Yangyuan Residence.

Pushing open the glass doors, a fragrant blend of medicinal herbs and fresh tea washed over him. The first-floor lobby was looking much better than it had a few days ago. The warm-white walls had been painted, and the natural-wood bar counter had been assembled, decorated with a few small potted plants. Warm yellow, bamboo-woven pendant lights hung above the counter in a neatly staggered arrangement, bathing the entire space in a soft, welcoming glow.

Sun Rao stood behind the counter, holding a stack of documents. In front of her sat several rows of small, pre-packaged porcelain jars and cotton bags. She wore a professional skirt suit that perfectly accentuated her curvy figure, giving her an air of mature feminine charm. She looked like a completely different person compared to the cold-blooded killer Yang Xun had first met.

Seeing Yang Xun walk in, Sun Rao put down her documents, looked up, and shot him a glare.

If Yang Xun hadn’t ruthlessly tormented her in bed last night, she wouldn’t have been forced to come to work at noon, walking with such an awkward gait. Anyone with a bit of experience could tell exactly what she had been up to, making her too embarrassed to even walk around and inspect the shop.

Yang Xun approached the counter, his gaze sweeping over the rows of packed samples. He casually picked up a light green cotton sachet, sniffed it, and nodded in satisfaction.

Sun Rao picked up a manifest and handed it to him. “We made two hundred for the first batch. The materials and proportions are perfectly in line with the formula you gave.”

Yang Xun then picked up a white porcelain jar beside it and popped the lid off. Inside was a light brown powder that emitted a crisp, faintly bitter herbal scent.