78: Chapter 79 Tang Guo – One of the Four Former School Beauties

One afternoon a few days later, Yin Tianxue was in her office handling the detailed documents for the "Yin Angel" project when her phone suddenly rang.

She glanced at the screen, and for the first time in days, a truly heartfelt smile appeared on her face as she immediately answered the call.

"Hello? Eldest Miss Yin, has your esteemed self finally remembered to give me a call?" There was a rare sense of relaxation and intimacy in Yin Tianxue's voice.

From the other end of the line came a crisp, hearty, and slightly coquettish female voice: "Oh my, Eldest Miss Yin, how can you say that? It's as if I have no conscience! Didn't I just get off the plane, and before even adjusting to the jet lag, I immediately came to pay my respects to you?"

"Off the plane? You've returned to the country?" Yin Tianxue stood up in surprise. "Where are you? I'll come pick you up!"

"No need, no need. I'm already on my way to your company; I should be there in about ten minutes. Surprised?" her Best Friend said with a giggle. "Hurry up, get the refreshments ready. Her Highness has arrived, come welcome me quickly!"

"As you command, my Eldest Miss!" Yin Tianxue laughed and hung up the phone, immediately telling her assistant to prepare the best refreshments and coffee.

Ten minutes later, there was a gentle knock on the office door, then it was pushed open a crack, and a head poked in with a sly smile on its face: "Excuse me, is President Yin Tianxue in?"

Yin Tianxue looked up, and seeing that familiar, vibrant face, she couldn't help but laugh: "Alright, stop joking around, come in quickly!"

The door was pushed open completely, and a tall, stylishly dressed young woman with an outstanding aura walked in.

She had an extremely vibrant and moving face, with exquisite, three-dimensional features, fair skin, and chestnut-colored wavy hair that added to her allure.

Unlike Yin Tianxue's cool elegance, her beauty was the kind that carried aggression and vitality—a beauty as intense and dazzling as a blooming rose, unforgettable at first glance.

This was Yin Tianxue's Best Friend, Tang Guo, who was once known as one of the "Four Campus Beauties" alongside Yin Tianxue.

Tang Guo came from a family in the electronics industry; her family business dealt with electronic components. Although not as large as Tiansheng Group, it was a long-established enterprise in the industry.

She herself was an academic overachiever, having studied all the way to a doctorate at an Ivy League university. After graduation, she worked at a top foreign tech company. This time, she had returned to the country at the invitation of a domestic giant to serve as a technical consultant for an important project.

"Tsk, tsk, tsk, President Yin, I haven't seen you in a few days, and your office has become much grander!" Tang Guo put down her suitcase, opened her arms, and gave Yin Tianxue a big hug. "I've missed you to death, Baby!"

Yin Tianxue hugged her back, feeling the familiar warmth and vitality of her friend, and the gloom that had been in her heart for days seemed to have been dispelled by more than half: "I missed you too. Why did you come back so suddenly? You didn't even tell me in advance."

"I wanted to give you a surprise!" Tang Guo let go of her and looked her up and down, her brows slightly furrowed. "But... why do I feel like you've lost weight? Your complexion isn't very good either. Is work too tiring? Or... that guy named Yu Bo, did he bully you?" Her eyes were sharp, and her tone carried a hint of protectiveness.

Yin Tianxue felt a warmth in her heart and pulled her to sit on the sofa: "No, I've just been a bit busy lately. What about you? Why did you suddenly decide to return to the country? Didn't you say you wanted to make a name for yourself in Silicon Valley?"

"Sigh, it's a long story." Tang Guo took the coffee delivered by the assistant, took a sip, and sighed comfortably. "The old man at home is pushing hard, insisting that I come back to take over part of the business. It just so happens that a big project in the country came knocking, the conditions were good, so I just went with the flow and came back to take a look. Besides," she winked at Yin Tianxue, "I couldn't bear to be away from you! If I didn't come back to keep an eye on things, what would happen if you got cheated by some wild man?"

Yin Tianxue laughed: "You and your glib tongue."

The two chatted for a while about their recent situations, and Tang Guo suddenly became serious: "Seriously, Tianxue, you and that Yu Bo... how are things, really? Although I've been abroad, I've heard quite a few rumors about him. 'Business newcomer,' 'eligible bachelor,' there are quite a few women surrounding him. Is he... serious about you?"

The smile on Yin Tianxue's face faded a little; she picked up her teacup and took a sip, not answering immediately.

Seeing this, Tang Guo's brows furrowed even tighter: "What? Is there really a problem? If he dares to treat you badly, tell me, and I'll be the first to not let him off! Although our family doesn't compare to your Yin Family, dealing with a nouveau riche upstart is more than enough!"

Yin Tianxue looked at her Best Friend's indignant expression, felt a warmth in her heart, and after hesitating for a moment, briefly told Tang Guo about what had happened recently, including Shen Nian, the video, Su Man, and the "Yin Angel" project. She needed someone to confide in, and Tang Guo was her most trusted friend.

After hearing it, Tang Guo's expression went from shock to anger, and finally became extremely grave. She slammed the table: "Damn! What kind of mess is this! Shen Nian? Su Man? And they're both women of that caliber? This kid Yu Bo, he's got quite the talent for attracting trouble with women!"

She looked at Yin Tianxue, her eyes full of heartache and anger: "Then what do you intend to do? Just let it go like this? Can you swallow this insult? And that Su Man, who does she think she is? To dare to bully you like this! And that video... didn't Yu Bo have an explanation?"

"He explained, and he handled it." Yin Tianxue sighed and told Tang Guo about Yu Bo's method of handling it and the "Yin Angel" project. "...That's how things are. I'm now... very confused. To say I've completely forgiven him is impossible. To say I've completely let it go is also something I can't do. The 'Yin Angel' project is, in a way, an attempt for us to... start over."

After hearing this, Tang Guo was silent for a moment, the anger on her face gradually subsiding, replaced by deep thought. She took Yin Tianxue's hand and said in a serious tone: "Tianxue, I understand how you feel. Being hurt by the person you trust most... that feeling is indeed very painful. However," she changed the subject, "from your description just now, in his attitude toward handling this matter, Yu Bo showed responsibility, and his methods were ruthless enough. As for that 'Yin Angel' project..."

She paused, a flash of appreciation and resonance in her eyes: "To be honest, this idea is great. Doing charity in your name to help those children is more meaningful than any expensive gift. This is not just a form of compensation, but an attitude—a recognition and respect for your values. If he is genuinely willing to do this, and not just to make you happy, then it shows... at least he understands you."

Yin Tianxue looked at Tang Guo with some surprise: "You... don't oppose it?"

"Why would I oppose it?" Tang Guo raised an eyebrow. "Although I still need to evaluate that kid Yu Bo, this matter itself is a good thing. Tianxue, when we were studying, didn't we want to do something meaningful? Now that there's an opportunity, why not do it? As for your relationship with Yu Bo..." She patted Yin Tianxue's hand. "Let nature take its course. Give him a chance, and give yourself a chance. If he can pass the test and prove he's worth it, then everyone will be happy. If he can't, then just kick him to the curb, and we sisters will go it alone with 'Yin Angel'! What is there to be afraid of?"

Yin Tianxue looked at her Best Friend's eyes, full of strength and confidence, and the bit of confusion and hesitation in her heart seemed to be infused with a powerful force. Yes, what was there to be afraid of? Regardless of how the relationship turned out, she still had herself, her career, and friends like Tang Guo. If Yu Bo was worth it, she was willing to give them another chance. If he wasn't, she certainly wouldn't lack the courage and confidence to leave.

"Thank you, Guoguo." Yin Tianxue held Tang Guo's hand back, a glow reigniting in her eyes. "You're right. I will make the 'Yin Angel' project a success. As for Yu Bo... it will depend on his performance."

"That's it!" Tang Guo laughed and put her arm around her shoulder. "This is the Yin Tianxue I know! Let's go, I'm treating you to a big meal tonight to celebrate Her Highness's return to the country, and also to celebrate our 'Yin Angel' getting ready to take off!"