Campus Ace Girl-Chapter 279 - 280: Reversal! The Winner is Gu Anxi
It was almost eleven in the morning. Fang Ming, the academic star of Beicheng University’s Computer Science Department, came to the hospital to have his bandages removed. He had mostly recovered, and after the removal, he decided to visit an elder who was hospitalized.
As he was about to leave, his gaze suddenly fell upon a girl lying on her side in one of the patient rooms—
Her face was buried in the side of her pillow. Her shoulder-length hair, dark and straight, framed her small face, making it appear even more delicate and ethereal. At this moment, due to her illness, she exuded a fragile kind of beauty.
Fang Ming was somewhat spellbound, and he stopped in his tracks.
Is that... Gu Anxi?
In his memory, Gu Anxi was always cool and distant, even a bit arrogant, not soft and vulnerable like she appeared now.
Mrs. Fang turned around. "Fang Ming, what are you looking at so intently?"
Fang Ming lowered his gaze. "Nothing, my shoelace came untied."
Mrs. Fang didn’t suspect a thing. Her heart aching for her son’s broken ribs, she bent down to tie his shoelace for him, complaining all the while, "That young daughter-in-law of the Bo Family is just too aggressive. Look at you, a strong young man, and you got your ribs broken by her! Who knows how fierce she really is in private! I just don’t see her and that Bo family fellow lasting."
Fang Ming smiled faintly, his gaze drifting back towards the room once more.
Just then, Mrs. Bo happened to walk over to Gu Anxi’s bedside. She gently caressed her precious little one’s face, her own heart aching so much it felt like it would shatter...
A strange feeling suddenly arose in Fang Ming’s heart. "Mom, let’s go!"
When Fang Ming arrived at Beicheng University, the campus was swept up in an uncharacteristic wave of euphoria.
A renowned national organization had visited the university. It was confirmed: the sensational paper had indeed been submitted by a Beicheng University student. Now, the top director of the organization had personally come, expressing a wish to meet the author.
President Shen of Beicheng University was ecstatic, rubbing his hands together incessantly. "Thank you for your kind attention to our Beicheng University! You see, our students are so dedicated to their studies that they’ve been too modest to admit submitting it. Can the name be announced now?"
The surrounding deans and professors all chimed in, exclaiming how remarkable it was, how Beicheng University was truly outstanding!
We’re leaving sister institutions in the dust, especially Qing University, by miles!
In the midst of praises from the professors, President Shen felt like he was having the best moment of his life, a hint of smugness appearing on his face.
Heh, later I’ll have to personally call President Wang of Qing University. Jealous of Qing University? Disparage Qing University? Not a chance...
The professors of Beicheng University were all on edge. This award was too important; it would bring great honor to Beicheng University!
Seeing their eagerness, the head of the organization smiled. "Alright, I shall announce the name."
Just as he took out the list to make the announcement, an assistant-like figure hurried over. "Director Tang, a mistake, a mistake has been made!"
The organization’s head, Director Tang, was taken aback. "What mistake?"
The assistant slapped his thigh. "The paper’s author is indeed at Beicheng University, that’s correct, but their official student registration is with Qing University!"
"Is that so?" Director Tang was also bewildered. He was only concerned with appreciating the paper and applauding it; he truly didn’t know about these minor details.
While Director Tang and the assistant were talking back and forth, the president and professors of Beicheng University were completely dumbfounded.
What? A student from Qing University? How is that possible? Wasn’t it said they were from our Beicheng University? Wait a minute... Wait a minute...
President Shen finally processed the information. He said slowly, "Didn’t Beicheng University take in two students from Qing University? Quickly, call them over."
At this, Professor Li from the Computer Science Department smiled. "Gu Anxi from our department is on sick leave. She’s currently in the hospital."
However, a professor from the Fine Arts Department spoke up. "Wang Qin from our department is here... But both these students were in the Fine Arts Department at Qing University. They shouldn’t have any connection to chemistry, right? Could there be a mistake?"
Other professors also found it improbable, especially Professor Liu, the Head of the Computer Science Department. "I’ve tested that student. Her aptitude is genuinely average. It’s highly unlikely to be her."
President Shen, upon hearing this, looked towards Director Tang from the organization.
Director Tang simply smiled. "Instead of all this guesswork, won’t announcing the name reveal the truth?"
Exactly!
Everyone held their breath, waiting for Director Tang to announce the name.
Director Tang took out the heavy trophy and glanced at it. "Hmm... The name is Gu Anxi."
An absolute silence fell over the surroundings.
From the president to the department deans, then the professors... and even the top academic achievers of each department—everyone fell silent.
It’s actually Gu Anxi! Isn’t she a slacker? Didn’t she only get into Beicheng University because of the Bo Family? Plus, she’s an art student! Is there some mistake?
President Shen, fearing another error that would lead to a major loss of face, had someone summon Wang Qin.
Wang Qin came running, her face flushed from exertion. "I knew all along it was our Anxi!"
In the office, Director Tang sat drinking tea, unhurriedly waiting for them to sort out this conundrum.
President Shen stood with his hands on his hips. "Student Wang, tell me everything, blow by blow. How were Student Gu’s grades at Qing University?"
Wang Qin scratched her head. "They were... inconsistent..." She quickly added, "It depended on her mood. When she wasn’t in a good mood, she’d fail. When she was in a good mood, she could actually score quite well."
Professor Liu interjected, "See? Didn’t I say so? It’s unlikely to be Gu Anxi. How could she win one of the country’s top awards? That’s something even the top students in Beicheng University’s Chemistry Department can’t do."
President Shen hesitated.
Wang Qin raised her hand and said softly, "That’s not true... Anxi has many trophies at home. Last time, Mother Gu came and brought a cartload of them—all gleaming gold. President Wang said they were pure gold. Mother Gu also mentioned there were even more at home, too many to bring over."
They were all somewhat stunned. A cartload of trophies? What does that even mean?
Director Tang was still leisurely sipping his tea.
At this, Professor Liu said dryly, "They couldn’t be some awards from unrecognized institutions, could they?"
Wang Qin looked quite unhappy. "I don’t know about the others, but I do know one of them is for the most famous chemistry award. I’ve forgotten its name... I took a picture of it on my phone."
Saying this, she took out her phone.
President Shen, Professor Liu, and the others all crowded around. Even Director Tang put down his teacup and went over to look...
Then, everyone froze, utterly speechless for a long moment.
In the photo, there was a pile of gleaming gold trophies. Some were engraved with ’Gu Anxi,’ others with the English name ’AN.’ But the one right at the front, the most eye-wateringly dazzling of them all—
Because it was the Nobel Prize in Chemistry!
The hearts of all the teachers present trembled. Heavens, it’s the Nobel Prize in Chemistry! How on earth did she achieve that?
Wang Qin murmured, "Is that very impressive?"
What do *you* think? Everyone stared at her, then silently turned their gaze back to the photo.
Just then, someone remarked sourly, "We don’t even know if that English name ’AN’ is actually Gu Anxi, you know."
Wang Qin grew even more displeased. "Why wouldn’t it be? Anxi has applied for the Nobel again this time because she has a new experimental discovery. She’s already been shortlisted. You’ll all know when the award is announced!"
