Campus Ace Girl-Chapter 272 - 273 Little Uncle, I Miss You!

Tang Yuan was extremely satisfied. This is exactly what I wanted Gu Anxi to say, she thought.

When Mingzhu returned last night and told her and Gu Yuanshan about Gu Anxi’s situation, they were both stunned.

If this goes on, Gu Anxi will inevitably be cast out by the Bo Family. What prominent, wealthy family could possibly tolerate such an unconventional and shocking individual?

Therefore, Tang Yuan had come today intending to draw a clear line; she absolutely could not allow Gu Anxi to tarnish Mingzhu’s reputation.

Mingzhu was highly renowned in Beicheng, often hailed as the "Nation’s Sweetheart." Tang Yuan would not permit anyone to sully her image in the slightest.

Although Tang Yuan was satisfied internally, her expression remained unchanged. "Anxi, you seem to hold a grudge against me."

"Mrs. Gu, you can remove the ’seem’," Gu Anxi said, standing up. "I apologize, Mrs. Gu, but I have to leave now."

Tang Yuan stopped her. "Wait."

She then took out her checkbook and wrote down a figure. "This is five million. Consider it my compensation to you."

Gu Anxi’s eyes were slightly red. After a long moment, she said softly, "Mrs. Gu, there’s no need. You don’t owe me anything, and similarly, I don’t owe you anything!"

She turned and walked away resolutely.

Tang Yuan watched her retreating figure, lost in thought.

This child’s temperament... it’s so much like Changqing’s...

After a moment, she smiled faintly and tore up the check.

When she returned home, she told Gu Yuanshan about what had happened.

Gu Yuanshan was silent for a long time before finally speaking. "This child must surely hate us in her heart! If she hadn’t grown up in a small place like Qingcheng, she wouldn’t have developed such a... such a personality..."

He sighed. "The Bo Family probably won’t tolerate her for much longer."

Tang Yuan gently comforted him, "Yuanshan, we still have Mingzhu."

Gu Yuanshan patted her hand. "Yes, we still have Mingzhu. By the way, how are the preparations for her book publication coming along? I heard a director is planning to buy the film rights. That will really bring us prestige."

Mentioning her younger daughter, Tang Yuan’s face softened with tenderness. "Mm, the negotiations are almost complete. I’ve also secured the best possible price for the rights. I believe filming can start early next year."

Gu Yuanshan nodded. "Mingzhu truly is a child who puts our minds at ease. She’s been so outstanding since she was little, all thanks to your efforts."

As they were speaking, Gu Mingzhu returned from school.

Tang Yuan waved her over. "Your father was asking about your studies."

Gu Mingzhu smiled gently. "I was only five points away from a perfect score on the recent quiz."

Tang Yuan patted her head. "Top of your department again, I see. Go rest for a bit; dinner will be ready soon."

"I’ll go write my column first, then I’ll come down for dinner," Gu Mingzhu said before heading upstairs.

Tang Yuan’s gaze followed her younger daughter, a smile on her face. "Yuanshan, in all of Beicheng, there’s no one quite like our Mingzhu, is there?"

Gu Yuanshan also wore a fond expression, though his thoughts inevitably drifted to the other one, making comparisons.

The guilt he had felt earlier lessened somewhat.

「...」

Gu Anxi didn’t return to school after leaving the clubhouse.

She walked alone down the street, kicking pebbles.

After finishing her coffee, she crushed the cup, threw it away, and wandered aimlessly with her hands in her pockets.

She even encountered a talent scout who wanted to make her a superstar, promising her everything if she signed a contract. He claimed she was only the second person in a century whose temperament and beauty could compare to Lin Zixia’s.

Gu Anxi listened to him for a long time, then asked blankly, "If I’m really beautiful, why doesn’t my mother want me?"

The scout stared, then quickly fled.

Is this girl unhinged? he thought.

Even Gu Anxi was stunned by her own words.

She walked to a park and sat in silence. She didn’t know how long she sat there until her phone began to ring incessantly.

She answered; it was a WeChat message from Wang Keru:

"Anxi, the hairdryer at home is broken again!"

"Anxi, Grandma Chen is so strict with me. Mommy feels like she has to walk on eggshells around her."

"Anxi, when are you coming back? Or maybe I can visit you in Beicheng!"

"Anxi, Mommy misses you."

...

Wang Keru kept sending messages, and Gu Anxi read each one.

After a long time, she gently typed back:

"Mom, I miss you too."

"I’ll come back to see you all next week."

On the other end, Wang Keru replied with a heart emoji.

Gu Anxi’s eyes grew warm.

She stood up, looked at the twilight deepening on the horizon, and smiled.

Her phone rang again. This time it was Bo Xichen. "Where are you? I’m at the school gate."

Gu Anxi made a sound of acknowledgment, glanced around, and said, "I’m not at the school gate. I’m at..."

She told him the address.

Bo Xichen frowned. "Why did you go all the way there? Stay put. Buy a cup of hot milk tea to warm your hands. I’ll be right there to pick you up."

Gu Anxi said, "Oh," then suddenly added, "Little Uncle, I miss you!"

Bo Xichen was silent for a moment before asking softly, "Did you meet someone?"

Gu Anxi didn’t answer.

He spoke gently, "Wait for me for a little while. I’ll be there soon, okay?"

She murmured an "Mm," sounding somewhat docile.

Bo Xichen said he would be there shortly, and indeed, he arrived quickly.

The car pulled over to the side of the road. He leaned across to open the passenger door for her. As soon as Gu Anxi got in, he pressed a cup of hot milk tea into her hands. "Do you want to go home for dinner, or should I take you out to eat?"

Gu Anxi leaned against his shoulder, acting like an adorable, clingy kitten.

Bo Xichen was both exasperated and fond. "Fasten your seatbelt."

Only then did she sit up straight, buckle her seatbelt, and take a small sip of her milk tea. "Let’s go home. Bo-mommy is waiting for me for dinner."

Bo Xichen focused on the road, freeing one hand to gently pat her head. His voice was exceptionally soft. "You know your Bo-mommy dotes on you, treats you like her precious treasure, don’t you?"

She hummed in agreement.

Then she continued to sip her warm milk tea, gazing at her handsome Little Uncle.

By the time they arrived home, it was already dark. As expected, Bo Xichen’s mother was waiting for them to start dinner. The dining room was filled with a fragrant aroma, and the lighting was warm and inviting.

Bo Xichen lowered his head. "Feeling a bit better now?"

Gu Anxi looked up at him and whispered, "Don’t tell Bo-mommy."

He smiled. "Alright, I won’t."

Gu Anxi leaned against him, being particularly clingy that evening.

If he didn’t know she had met someone, Bo Xichen would have thought she was looking for... a reward!

「Later, back in the Orchid Room」

Gu Anxi tossed her coat onto the sofa and prepared to write a paper. Principal Wang had been asking her for it for a long time, remarking that she had yet to make any significant contributions to Qingcheng University or "represent" it during her enrollment.

Gu Anxi used Bo Xichen’s study, sitting down and starting to type on her laptop.

After a while, Bo Xichen entered. He looked as if he had just showered, dressed in a set of grey, casual loungewear.

He looked quite young and was very handsome.

Gu Anxi glanced up, her gaze lingering on him for a few extra moments.

Bo Xichen perched on the corner of the desk, his long legs crossed comfortably. He then tossed a stack of pink envelopes, which landed right beside her hand.

"Gu Anxi, care to explain these?"