Campus Ace Girl-Chapter 311 - 312: Crazy Face Slapping! Gu Mingzhu is Mercilessly Crushed!
While they were talking, Chen Shu began looking through the photos they had just taken, her brows furrowing.
The difference was striking!
The aura was simply overpowering.
In the past, she hadn’t thought of Gu Mingzhu as being pretentious, but after seeing her with Gu Anxi, it was very obvious.
Gu Mingzhu was utterly overshadowed!
Chen Shu was somewhat acquainted with Tang Yuan, so while looking at the photos on her camera, she suggested, "How about we separate the shoots? We can split them between two issues, December and next January. I think it will yield better results."
Tang Yuan frowned. "Chen Shu, what’s going on?"
Chen Shu didn’t want to tell the truth, so she said, "I just feel this would be better."
Upon hearing this, Tang Yuan and Gu Mingzhu became more confident, thinking Gu Mingzhu had overshadowed Gu Anxi.
They had to realize that Gu Mingzhu’s custom gown cost more than six hundred thousand; every feather brimming with energy.
The makeup, the hairstyle—everything was exquisite.
It’s completely normal for Gu Anxi to be overshadowed. they thought.
Even so, Gu Mingzhu couldn’t miss this opportunity. She sweetly said, "Taking up two months would be wasteful, Aunt Chen Shu. Let’s do a duo cover."
Chen Shu wondered if Gu Mingzhu had misunderstood something, but seeing her confidence, she didn’t want to say anything in front of so many people, so she continued the shoot.
They finished in the morning. Gu Mingzhu asked for a solo shot of herself, then left.
The materials for the duo cover couldn’t be leaked early, and Chen Shu didn’t let anyone see them.
Once everyone left, Chen Shu uploaded the images onto her computer, ready for editing.
At this moment, the editor-in-chief of Jia Ren came over for a chat. Just before she left, she casually glanced at the photos and halted. "Who’s the one in the black shirt? Which international model is she? How come I don’t recognize her?"
Chen Shu just laughed and replied, "She’s not a model; she’s from the Bo family."
The editor-in-chief knitted her brow.
Chen Shu added, "She’s also the author of ’Big Grey Wolf.’ Before I met her, I thought she was just a homebody. I didn’t expect she’d be such a feast for the eyes."
The editor-in-chief, holding some documents, said, "She’s more than just a feast for the eyes! Gu Mingzhu is holding her back in these photos. Try and set up a shoot with this Big Grey Wolf author. I want to dedicate an entire issue to her, both the international and domestic editions."
Chen Shu was stunned. "Editor-in-chief, that’s usually reserved for international supermodels or double-crown movie queens."
"This young lady is worthy; it will be a big hit! Chen Shu, trust my instinct. Oh, and doesn’t she have a boyfriend? If they could shoot together, it would definitely be even better," the editor-in-chief advised.
Chen Shu was dumbfounded again. "Boyfriend? How did you know?"
"That’s a man’s shirt! A high-end international brand; each piece costs over thirty thousand." The editor-in-chief knocked on the table. "That’s settled then."
Chen Shu watched her leave, then looked back at the photo on her computer and sighed lightly.
This time, Gu Mingzhu had truly shot herself in the foot. I tried to advise her kindly, but she insisted on her own way; she has no one to blame but herself.
「Meanwhile, at the Gu family villa.」
Gu Mingzhu casually showed her photo around Beicheng University, which promptly drew the attention of her male admirers.
Oh damn! Gu Mingzhu looks really good, fair and beautiful, a true national sweetheart!
That same night, Gu Mingzhu exceeded Fang Ming by thirty thousand votes!
Gu Mingzhu looked at the rapidly increasing stats and chuckled. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢
She felt a bit regretful. Because Gu Anxi couldn’t compete for two spots, she was removed from the campus belle contest! Defeating Fang Ming didn’t give her a sense of accomplishment; it was too easy!
Gu Mingzhu slowly walked downstairs. Tang Yuan came up to her. "Mingzhu, how did it go?"
Gu Mingzhu smiled faintly. "Of course, I’m in the lead."
Tang Yuan relaxed. Beicheng University wasn’t that important, but if others knew Mingzhu couldn’t even win the campus belle title, how would she establish her footing among the elites in the future? How would she establish the image of a beautiful author? All of it hinged on the release of the duo cover. By then, everyone would see that Mingzhu’s beauty was unparalleled! And her aura was also not something ordinary people could match. So this time, even if she had to overshadow the other child, she had no qualms.
Tang Yuan gently patted Gu Mingzhu’s cheek. "In Mom’s heart, Mingzhu is the best."
Leaning coquettishly into Tang Yuan’s embrace, after a while, Gu Mingzhu whispered, "Mom, Gu Anxi’s comic seems to be quite popular."
She bit her lip and didn’t say anything more.
Tang Yuan understood what she meant and patted her hand to reassure her. "Wait until your book is turned into a movie and hits the big screen; you can surpass her. Mom promises you."
Gu Mingzhu flashed a sweet smile.
Leaning into Tang Yuan’s embrace, her gaze chilled. Gu Anxi, I won’t allow you to come back and take away anything that’s mine.
Gu Anxi herself was too busy with her own affairs; where would she find the time to compete with her?
After finishing the magazine shoot, she made a trip to Anpu Company’s head office in Beicheng.
Zhou Yunchen also brought Yellow Hair. Yellow Hair was quite the gentleman at work, wearing a neat suit and sporting a pair of flat-rimmed glasses to look refined. But after work, he was as flamboyant as he pleased.
When Gu Anxi came over, Yellow Hair invited her to dinner, but Gu Anxi politely declined, saying she wasn’t feeling well.
As she left, Yellow Hair seemed somewhat smitten.
Zhou Yunchen walked over to him and clapped his shoulder. "Alright, stop looking. She’s taken."
Yellow Hair whispered, "I know, but that doesn’t stop me from liking her."
Zhou Yunchen laughed. "Quite the aspiration."
He left to attend to his own business, but his face was somewhat bitter as he turned away.
In fact, Yellow Hair wasn’t the only one. However, Yellow Hair was right. Some attractions... it’s enough just to like someone. Whether one gets them or not, what difference does it make? As long as that person is happy, that’s enough...
As Gu Anxi exited the building, Wang Keru put on her sunglasses. "Anxi, why is Zhou Yunchen in Beicheng now? Doesn’t he need to oversee Yun Tian anymore?"
Gu Anxi buckled her seatbelt. "No need for now; we’ve got plenty of stock. Also, Mom, I’ve handled the situation at Yun Tian; for now, no Jing can be extracted from there."
Wang Keru was stunned as if struck by lightning, her beautiful face almost contorting. "Anxi, what are you saying? Did you destroy the golden egg?"
Gu Anxi chuckled. "I can change it back."
Wang Keru’s expression instantly changed, and she laughed charmingly, the large diamond on her finger sparkling. "My Anxi is so capable!"
Gu Anxi pressed the accelerator and said, "Home."
In the car, Wang Keru indeed spoke to Gu Anxi about returning to Qingcheng. Gu Anxi stayed silent for a while; she hoped Wang Keru could stay longer.
Looking at the brilliant, large diamond on her finger, Wang Keru mumbled, "Mom does love the hustle and bustle, and I enjoy playing cards and such. But I need to go back. I can’t rest easy about your dad, and Grandma Chen’s health isn’t too good either. Someone needs to be at home."
Gu Anxi still didn’t say anything; she only took one hand off the wheel to squeeze Wang Keru’s hand.
After a while, she finally said softly, "Mom, I understand. I’ll arrange a private jet to take you back to Qingcheng tomorrow."
Wang Keru was taken aback, then refused...
