45: Chapter 45 Accidentally Entering the Imperial Family: The True Noble Male Supporting Character 6

Tianhai Group, President's office.

Meng Zhu sat behind the large desk, flipping through documents, but his gaze was somewhat distracted.

He was watching the comment feed. Since this movie started, the audience comments had always been very impatient, and he had been somewhat influenced by them as well.

"The male and female leads have already met, but someone still doesn't even have a name yet."

"Those who have read the original work know that the supporting male character meeting the female lead was supposed to happen at a banquet long after. This is still too early."

"But hasn't this changed? Meng Zhu has already recognized the female lead."

"Sigh, there are still many problems. The identity, timing, and location are all wrong. Now we can only wait."

"It's just that there are too many worries. Don't many movies have soldiers returning to attend university?"

"Shut up, person above. What ancient poison is that?"

"Exactly. With Meng Zhu's status, let alone going to school, even being a professor wouldn't work. It's too out of character, absolutely broken."

"Then what should we do? Fated to meet but not know each other."

"How about rushing up and confessing directly, saying 'You are my benefactor', forcing a connection."

"That's even worse. Once the status of 'benefactor' is fixed, it's hard to have a romantic arc."

"Actually, I think you are all worrying for nothing. With Meng Zhu's personality, it's unlikely he would fall for the female lead because of such childhood kindness."

"Exactly. Those who want to repeat the past shouldn't ask for Meng Zhu's opinion. Only a fool like the original character would fall in love with someone because of kindness."

"That may be true, but I still want to see Meng Zhu snatch the female lead."

The comments went back and forth, mostly just lamenting, with not a single useful suggestion.

But one thing the comments were right about: he couldn't keep waiting. He had to think of a way.

Fortunately, he had laid some groundwork earlier that he could utilize.

So, putting down the documents, Meng Zhu looked up at Assistant Chen Yuan, who was standing to the side.

"Has the matter of the freshman representative's gown at Tianhai University been settled?"

Assistant Chen Yuan was stunned, then immediately reacted.

"It has been settled, President Meng. The special funds were approved two days ago. From now on, the school will prepare gowns for freshman representatives every year."

"Good."

Meng Zhu nodded.

"And what about Qiao Chuxia? Did the school provide compensation?"

Assistant Chen Yuan raised an eyebrow.

He was wondering why Meng Zhu would ask about such a small matter; it turned out he was beating around the bush to ask about Qiao Chuxia.

You have to admit, he actually did know.

As an assistant to someone with Meng Zhu's status, his brain and capabilities were beyond what ordinary people could imagine.

Every move of Miss Qiao Chuxia had long been mastered by him, all for this very moment.

So he spoke with a slightly smug tone.

"They did, President Meng."

"The principal personally delivered the gown to Student Qiao."

"Although she declined slightly, she was still persuaded by the principal."

"However, President Meng!"

Assistant Chen Yuan paused.

"There is something about this that I think you should know."

"What is it?"

"Student Qiao is being maliciously targeted at school."

"Someone is spreading rumors, saying she is vain, greedy, and deliberately used tricks to get two gowns."

Sure enough, opportunities are reserved for those who are prepared. Meng Zhu curled the corners of his mouth inwardly.

He remained silent for a moment on the surface, his fingers tapping lightly on the desk.

"You go and resolve it," he said calmly, "and leave her your contact information, in case there are any follow-up issues."

"Understood."

Assistant Chen Yuan nodded.

"I will go arrange it right away!"

Assistant Chen Yuan walked out of the office, took out his phone, and dialed the principal of Tianhai University.

After only a few sentences, Assistant Chen Yuan's tone noticeably cooled.

"Principal, I don't think you have understood yet."

His words carried a hint of pressure.

"President Meng's intention is that he does not want Student Qiao Chuxia to receive any unfair treatment at school. Not by anyone, not for any reason."

There was silence on the other end of the line for a few seconds.

"I understand."

The principal's voice became more solemn.

"Please convey to President Meng that I will definitely handle this matter well."

After hanging up, Assistant Chen Yuan dialed another number.

This was Qiao Chuxia's phone number; finding it was not difficult.

The phone rang three times before it was answered.

"Hello?" Qiao Chuxia's voice carried a hint of confusion.

"Hello, Student Qiao. I am Assistant Chen Yuan, the assistant to the president of Tianhai Group."

Assistant Chen Yuan's tone was gentle. "I was the one who delivered the gown to you backstage earlier."

"Oh, oh, Assistant Chen?" Qiao Chuxia's voice held a hint of surprise.

"Hello, may I ask what the matter is?"

"It is like this, Student Qiao. I heard that you have encountered some trouble at school because of the gown. I am calling to tell you not to worry; I will resolve this matter immediately."

Qiao Chuxia was stunned for a moment, then immediately understood.

"You mean... the matter about the rumors?"

"Yes."

"President Meng learned about this and takes it very seriously."

Qiao Chuxia gripped her phone tightly, a complex emotion welling up in her heart.

President Meng, that school board member?

She hadn't expected the other party to be so concerned about her.

"Student Qiao?" Assistant Chen Yuan's voice interrupted her thoughts. "Are you still listening?"

"Yes, I am." Qiao Chuxia replied quickly. "Thank you, Assistant Chen, and please thank President Meng for me as well."

"You are welcome."

Assistant Chen Yuan paused.

"If it is convenient, Student Qiao, could we add each other on WeChat? If there are any further issues, you can communicate with me at any time."

"Uh... okay."

The two exchanged WeChat IDs, and Assistant Chen Yuan gave a few more instructions.

Not until he hung up did the corners of Assistant Chen Yuan's mouth curl into a smile.

He had followed Meng Zhu for many years; not to mention that he wouldn't do a sloppy job with Meng Zhu's affairs, but this Qiao Chuxia was indeed somewhat special.

Meng Zhu valued her highly.

From the first time they brushed past each other at the mall, he immediately asked for the other party's information.

Then, breaking old habits, he suddenly went to the Tianhai University orientation party.

Finally, sending the gown, and now still caring about her from time to time, unable to forget her.

Assistant Chen Yuan couldn't help but raise his guard, not daring to be careless. A bold guess surfaced in his heart, but he didn't dare to say it, nor did he dare to think about it.

...

On the other side, in the principal's office at Tianhai University.

The principal hung up the phone, a thin layer of sweat seeping from his forehead.

Meng Zhu personally asking about Qiao Chuxia's affairs—he knew exactly what that meant.

Many people knew about Tianhai Group, but they didn't know that the Meng Family behind Tianhai Group was so powerful in both politics and business that calling them 'influential' was an understatement.

He had completely realized that the other party's high regard for Qiao Chuxia was definitely not because of good grades or talent.

There was definitely another reason. What it was, he didn't know, and he didn't want to know.

He only knew what he had to do.

In the afternoon, Tianhai University released a notice:

"First, Student Qiao Chuxia remained calm in the face of danger at the orientation party and gave a brilliant speech. The first gown was a reward from the school board."

"Second, Student Ye Youyou maliciously damaged a classmate's dress and then maliciously spread rumors to slander a classmate. She is given a major demerit and a school-wide disciplinary notice."

Once the notice was issued, the rumors about Qiao Chuxia instantly vanished.

No one dared to gossip anymore.

Ye Youyou was even paler, as if she had fallen into an ice cellar.

...

In the dormitory, Liu Yiyi looked at the notice on her phone and jumped up in excitement.

"Chuxia! Look! Ye Youyou has been disciplined!"

Qiao Chuxia took the phone and looked at the notice, feeling somewhat surprised by that person's speed.

Dismissing the excited Liu Yiyi, she picked up her own phone, opened WeChat, and looked at the newly added friend—Assistant Chen Yuan.

Having been tipped off by the principal earlier, she already knew what her boss looked like.

Later, she checked the boss of Tianhai Group online and completely matched him with the image in her mind.

That man looked a bit cold, but only when you actually interacted with him would you find that he was a person who was cold on the outside but warm on the inside, kind and gentle.

And he had a nice-sounding name, Meng Zhu, which fit his unique, elegant temperament.

Qiao Chuxia had always wanted to thank him personally or in person, not because of anything else, purely out of politeness.

Previously, she couldn't contact him.

Now, she had Assistant Chen Yuan's WeChat...

But looking at that chat box, her finger hovered above the screen, but she hesitated to press it.

She hesitated.

Perhaps the help she thought was significant was not worth mentioning to him?

She did not realize that her hesitant attitude at this moment was called low self-esteem.