Chapter 861 - I Think You’re Really out of Your Mind

The final examinations were just around the corner and the students were doing their last-minute revisions in a bid to cram every bit of information into their heads. The hardworking students were putting in their last efforts to prepare as much as they could, while those who were not so studious, were like fair-weather atheists turning to god in a pinch. Everyone in the Year Three cohort was tensed up.

Wen Xinya closed her books and walked out of the classroom slowly. As soon as she did, she caught sight of Chu Jingnan standing at a distance away. Her face grew sullen, for she did not expect him to come to the institute to look for her.

She could still hear the sounds of gossip and discussion coming from the students in the institute.

“So that’s Chu Jingnan! There have been news reports about him being Xiao Zhiyuan’s illegitimate son. I wonder if those rumors are true. He does resemble Xiao Zhiyuan, though. Even their auras are similar.”

“Who knows if it’s real or not? Anyway, I just know that he has been fired by the Xiao Corporation and he plans to withdraw from the Capital University because of the rumors that have been spreading like wildfire.”

“Don’t spout any nonsense, you guys. How could President Chu be Xiao Zhiyuan’s illegitimate son? The media just enjoys making false claims and puffed statements. There are plenty of people who look alike in this world. How could they spread these rumors just because President Chu resembles Xiao Zhiyuan? They’re being too irresponsible.”

Some were curious, some were sympathetic and defensive of Chu Jingnan, while others were simply gloating over his predicament.

Staring at Wen Xinya who was standing not too far away from him, Chu Jingnan said with a complicated look on his face, “Wen Xinya, I have something to talk to you about.”

Wen Xinya frowned slightly. After all, they were in the institute, and it would be inappropriate for her to turn him down. Besides, there would be trouble if there were to be any rumors. Hence, she walked towards him calmly and asked, “What’s the matter, President Chu? What’s there for us to talk about?”

Wen Xinya followed behind him nonchalantly.

They arrived at the crape myrtle trail where all the crape myrtles flowers were in full bloom. They were bright and vibrant, adding a touch of color to the graceful trees.

Not wanting to be pretentious with Chu Jingnan, Wen Xinya stopped in her tracks and exclaimed calmly, “I wonder if I should address you as Mr. Chu or Second Young Master Xiao!”

He got a grip on his emotions and answered calmly, “Address me like you would in the past. I know… I’m just the Second Young Master of the Xiao Family in name.”

Despite having been through so much, he could still remain calm and composed in front of Wen Xinya, regardless of her snide and sarcastic remarks. He was no longer as flighty or easily provoked as before. He now had better control of his emotions.

Wen Xinya said calmly, “If there’s anything you need to tell me, do it here!”

He felt extremely indignant and reluctant about leaving, especially in such a pathetic manner. However, he had no choice but to do so because the Xiao Family was bent on refusing to acknowledge him, and even threatened him into leaving. He was too weak and vulnerable to go against them.

Chu Jingnan immediately lost control of the emotions that he had been trying so hard to contain. His anger and frustration began to show ghastly and he snapped. “Wen Xinya, I know that you knew right from the start that I’m the illegitimate son of the Xiao Family, and you exposed my identity in order to stop me from reuniting with them. What major feud is there between us? Forget it if you’re usually so cold and aloof towards me, but why must you be so cruel to me?”

Wen Xinya stared at him, not expecting that Chu Jingnan would make such an accurate guess. However, she would definitely not admit to it.

Wen Xinya took a step back and sneered. “Mr. Chu, I think you’re really out of your mind.”

Xiao Jingnan merely could not accept the fact that he had been abandoned by the Xiao Family, who made him leave pathetically. He felt indignant about the failure of his painstaking plans and was just trying to vent his frustration and anger on her.

She had no reason to accept that treatment from him.