After rebirth, I rejected the rich yandere lady

"So, Mom and Dad, I slipped down in my university choices. I didn't get into Tsinghua, I only got into Hu Hai University."

As Xu Musen spoke, he also paid close attention to Yao Mingyue's reaction.

Sure enough, Yao Mingyue's chopsticks paused for a moment, she bit her lip gently and frowned slightly while looking at him.

Xu's father and mother were also stunned momentarily, but they didn't express disappointment and immediately said, "Hu Hai University is also good. Our Xu family raising such a talented student is already quite impressive."

Xu's parents were indeed happy. In this Central Province, it's not easy to get into a first-rate university; it really is like a single-plank bridge crossed by thousands of troops.

Being able to get into such a top university, you could definitely throw several banquet tables to celebrate!

Dragons beget dragons, and phoenixes beget phoenixes. Their son getting into Hu Hai University was enough to make them proud.

"I checked the scores online. For Tsinghua, the candidates here needed at least 690 this year. You just missed it by two points, Ming Yue. You definitely got in, right?"

Xu's mother then asked Yao Mingyue.

Yao Mingyue replied with a smile, "Actually, Musen and I scored the same. There's no difference..."

As she spoke, she also gave Xu Musen a look full of meaning.

Yao Mingyue's words seemed to Xu's parents like modesty meant to save face for Musen.

"Look at how well Ming Yue speaks. It's just a pity this kid missed by two points, otherwise you two could have looked after each other in university," said Xu's mother, comforted by the thought of having a child at Tsinghua or Peking University, which was like having a scholar or even a higher-ranked official in ancient times—it was quite glorious.

However, on one hand, she felt a pang of regret, as the two wouldn't be at the same university, so they would see each other less often.

What if Yao Mingyue found a boyfriend at university?

Gosh gosh, that's like having watched over a succulent cabbage for nearly twenty years!

It would be best if our own pig was the one to dig into it!

Thinking this, Xu's mother glanced at her son who was cheerfully gnawing on a chicken leg at the moment.

This silly boy! Top universities and a future girlfriend slipping away, yet he's still grinning foolishly?

"I'm talking to you, did you hear me?" Xu's mother poked her son, frustrated by his apparent lack of ambition.

Musen was by now lost in the fantasy of breaking free from this little menace and embracing his future new life.

Upon hearing his mother's words, he coughed and said, "Yeah, it's such a pity. I'd gotten used to our daily walks to and from school, and we'd planned to look after each other in university too. Now, all of a sudden, we're going to be worlds apart, and my heart..."

How come it's so lively!

Xu Musen became an actor possessed.

He was completely oblivious to the fact that Yao Mingyue's lips were now struggling to stay composed.

"By the way, Ming Yue, I heard that the admission notices from Tsinghua and Peking University come with a model of the school gate when you open them. Let auntie have a look."

Xu's parents were very curious.

However, Yao Mingyue seemed a bit coy, as if it was difficult for her to speak.

"Is it inconvenient?" Xu's mother asked with a smile.

"Alright..."

Yao Mingyue said and took out her admission notice, handing it over as if resigned to her fate.

"This child, shy about good news? Let auntie have a look," Xu's mother happily took the notice, reading aloud as she opened it, "Congratulations to Yao Mingyue for being accepted into the School of Business Management... Hu Hai University's new campus... Huh?"

Xu's mother's voice came to an abrupt halt, and she rubbed her eyes, doubting what she had seen.

Xu's father and Xu Musen also stopped eating and leaned in to look.

"Hu... Hu Hai University?!"

Those four prominent characters on the cover made all three of them exclaim in surprise.

Xu Musen's left eyelid began to twitch frantically.

The three of them then turned to look at Yao Mingyue in unison.

Yao Mingyue's face was slightly red, and she looked embarrassed as she said, "Actually, I slipped down too."

"..."

No way?!

Xu Musen absolutely didn't believe it.

But Xu's father and mother exchanged a glance.

Ah, hasn't the hope of having a daughter-in-law suddenly returned?

"It's okay, it's okay, Hu Hai University is also a top-tier university, and the scenery there is nice too. Plus, you and Musen will be at the same school and can look after each other. How great is that?"

Xu's mother consoled her, but the corners of her mouth couldn't help but turn up.

The cabbage she had watched grow up, wasn't it just winding up being fed right to her own son?

Yao Mingyue showed a timid smile, "Mmm-hmm, I will, take very good~ care of Musen."

As she spoke, she bit her words slightly, licking her lips lightly.

Xu Musen felt as if he had been struck by lightning, reminded again of Yao Mingyue's unusual behavior that day.

Everything clicked.

The little tsundere was taking her revenge on him!

Xu's mother was serving vegetables to the two of them, cheerfully starting a conversation.

"Now that you're in university, it's not as strict as high school. You should study when it's time to study, but also relax when you need to.

I've seen quite a few juniors and seniors getting married and having kids on campus..."

Xu's mother brought up this topic deliberately.

The two shrewd people knew exactly what she meant.

Yao Mingyue felt somewhat triumphant, having long since maxed out her favorability with Xu's parents!

Xu Musen, gnawing on a rib, spoke earnestly, "Mom, what you're saying is wrong. University is still prime time for studying. I'd rather take more part-time jobs, make more trips to the library than waste time on these meaningless pursuits. As for dating, even a puppy wouldn't bother!"

Xu's father and mother exchanged glances, laughing lightly.

You've been pining for her since you were young, yet you're still playing tough!

"Ming Yue, eat some more."

"By the way, does your mother know about this?"

The two parents completely ignored their son, the lovestruck fool.

Xu Musen's mouth twitched.

No, he had to find time to give his parents a heads-up anyway.

...

After the meal, Xu's mother insisted that Xu Musen escort Yao Mingyue home.

On the way, Xu Musen looked at the buoyant steps of Yao Mingyue.

"Why did you apply for Hu Hai University?"

"I was admitted through clearing."

"Do you think I believe that?"

"I believe you, so why can't you believe me? Besides, you're not my boyfriend, so why do you care where I want to go?"

Yao Mingyue lifted her eyes, seemingly saying, we're both crafty foxes, let's not expose each other.

Xu Musen looked at her, also admiring her resolve. She had remained calm even under those previous circumstances.

Indeed, she was the business mogul who had commanded the winds and waves in her past life.

"I can't control you, but I've already told you my stance: 'may we each live well on our own.'"

Arriving at the villa gate, Xu Musen said this and turned to leave.

Yao Mingyue turned around, her regal phoenix eyes curving into a beautiful arc as she extended her hand toward him.

Xu Musen looked at her slender, fair hand but silently turned away.

"You can shake paws with that friend of yours, but you can't shake hands with me as a friend?"

Yao Mingyue called out from behind him.

Xu Musen didn't turn his head: "Sorry, I'm just a hypocrite."

Watching his somewhat helpless demeanor, Yao Mingyue's lips curled upwards.

Suddenly, she felt that sometimes, the seemingly most unreliable relationship of "friendship" might actually allow for more to be done.

For the average person, a good university is a crucial turning point in deciding one's fate.

But for Yao Mingyue, it was merely a place to gild her already accomplished life; she couldn't care less.

Watching Xu Musen's receding figure, her gaze flickered.

Compared to a future, I want you.

Mmm, looking forward to university life~