Campus Ace Girl-Chapter 320 - 321: Bo Jin must have endured for the sake of the Bo Family’s prestige
"I only have a rib injury, and it’s almost healed," Fang Ming said very seriously. "Dad, didn’t you say that liking Gu Anxi was a positive, proactive thing? I listened to you. But I won’t disturb her. I’ll just admire her and make her my goal to strive towards!"
Hearing this, his father, a seasoned official, found his eyes growing a bit moist.
After a while, he patted his son on the shoulder and said, "You rascal, your mom and I have really underestimated you. We didn’t expect this. You’ve grown up! You’re a great, spirited young man!"
Fang Ming smiled, then looked at Gu Anxi.
Gu Anxi was thoroughly exasperated. But why did Aunt Bo Jin seem so happy? This world is too bizarre!
It wasn’t just her; even Tang Yuan was shocked.
Having been classmates, Tang Yuan knew Bo Jin’s personality best—to put it bluntly, she was somewhat old-fashioned and rigid.
Under normal circumstances, Bo Jin certainly wouldn’t approve of today’s incident and wouldn’t have a good impression of Gu Anxi. But surprisingly, Bo Jin seemed unconcerned and even found Gu Anxi charming.
Tang Yuan murmured incredulously, "Bo Jin must be trying not to lose her composure, enduring it for the Bo family’s dignity."
Gu Mingzhu whispered, "I think so, too. Normally, such things are intolerable. Mom, when you talk to Aunt Bo Jin later, remind her."
Tang Yuan hesitated for a moment.
She had quarreled with Gu Anxi that day. She had merely wanted Gu Anxi to yield to Mingzhu a bit and treat her better. Isn’t it expected for an older sister to support her younger sister? But Anxi had accused her and coldly addressed her as Mrs. Gu.
Tang Yuan disliked that child, but at this moment, she hesitated. If she were to voice those words in front of Bo Jin, she would be completely opposing Gu Anxi.
One was a child she had birthed but felt no emotional connection to; the other represented her hopes for a splendid future... Tang Yuan hesitated, weighing her options repeatedly.
Gu Mingzhu also guessed the internal struggle her mother was experiencing and whispered, "Mom, she doesn’t even acknowledge you. Are you still going to help her? Besides, if we remind Aunt Bo Jin, we can gain the upper hand. Getting Aunt Bo Jin on our side would be greatly beneficial for my book. We aren’t trying to ruin her relationship with Brother Xichen, are we?"
Tang Yuan spoke softly, "Mingzhu, let Mama think about this."
Gu Mingzhu lowered her gaze. "Mom, I’m not intentionally trying to go against Gu Anxi. It’s just that since she returned, she’s stolen all my thunder. I’m afraid that even you... will end up beneath others."
That remark hit Tang Yuan’s sore spot.
Her precarious position in the Gu family, a domineering sister-in-law, and the potential for public criticism—all these concerns suddenly made her cast aside any lingering hesitation. She no longer considered that Gu Anxi was the child she had carried for ten months. Her expression was somewhat repressed, but her voice was resolute as she said, "Mingzhu, I will mention this to your Aunt Bo Jin."
Gu Mingzhu gave a faint smile.
While they were conversing below the stage, the award ceremony on stage had concluded. The students of Beicheng University were still buzzing, thoroughly hyped up!
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In the President’s office at Beicheng University, President Shen called a meeting.
The main focus was: guard against Qing University!
President Shen began his address, "Everyone has seen the current situation, right? Gu Anxi is a treasure that both Qing University and we covet. This time, it was thanks to Director Fang’s efforts that the grand prize in the computer competition fell to us. Do you think those people from Qing University will let this slide?"
All the professors shook their heads, awaiting further instructions from the President.
President Shen calmly continued, "I’ve heard that President Wang of Qing University is trying to curry favor with Student Gu Anxi based on a few main points."
All the professors pricked up their ears.
President Shen, with an air of sagacity, stated, "First, allowing Student Gu to sleep during lectures. This is the most basic guarantee. I’ll lay it out now: if anyone interferes with her on this, they’ll have me to answer to."
All the professors remained silent.
President Shen’s eyes glinted. "Second, I noticed Student Gu brought a ’little pet’ from Qingcheng, didn’t she? Gu Anxi seems to dote on her. Here’s the crucial part: unconditionally treat this ’little pet’—no, Student Wang Qin—well. Make her so happy here she won’t even think of leaving."
President Shen became enthusiastic. "Third, I’ve noticed Student Gu enjoys the chicken drumsticks from the cafeteria. From now on, the chicken drumsticks must be fried to be even more fragrant and crispy."
Professor Liu couldn’t help but interject, "It was Chu Yan who ate the chicken drumsticks."
"Right, right, Chu Yan..." President Shen seemed to have just remembered. "It seems Chu Yan is also very close to Student Gu. This also requires special attention and care. We must ensure these three students have a comfortable time at Beicheng University. This is a key priority in our work."
All the professors remained silent. What kind of strategies were these? Weren’t they just methods for cultivating coddled good-for-nothings? they all silently grumbled, quite unimpressed. They had expected President Shen to propose something more substantial.
But President Shen— I don’t care what you think; I only care what *I* think! That was President Shen for you.
「」
After the award ceremony, the parents were touring Beicheng University.
Bo Jin was also touring, with Gu Anxi holding her arm and accompanying her. Bo Jin felt particularly happy, almost as if Gu Anxi were her own daughter.
They strolled around and eventually reached the bulletin board, where Bo Jin saw Gu Anxi had been elected Campus Prince, which surprised her somewhat.
Gu Anxi, hands shoved in her pockets, kicked at a pebble. "They voted for it. Fang Ming was made School Belle, even pushing Gu Mingzhu out."
Bo Jin smiled. "Fang Ming has that much influence?"
Gu Anxi looked at Bo Jin. "And you’re not even praising me!"
Bo Jin laughed. "Our girl is, of course, even more formidable! She bested all the boys, and they even ended up admiring our girl for it."
Gu Anxi whispered, "Don’t tell Little Uncle about today’s events. He’ll definitely discipline me if he finds out."
"Are you that scared of Xichen? You’re usually fearless, unafraid of anything, yet he seems to be the one who can manage you," Bo Jin found it rather amusing.
Xichen clearly doted on Anxi, yet Anxi was completely under his thumb. It wasn’t so much blind obedience as a deep sense of caring—or perhaps ’infatuation’ was a more apt term.
As expected, Gu Anxi shamelessly added, "Little Uncle is handsome, a pleasure to look at. It wasn’t easy finding one like him."
Bo Jin laughed, chiding, "You child, you’re becoming quite mischievous now."
Though she said that, she felt a special warmth in her heart. Given Anxi’s attitude, never mind one Fang Ming; even ten or a hundred like him wouldn’t be an issue. Their Xichen was so outstanding—how could others possibly compare?
Just as Gu Anxi was about to take Bo Jin to the cafeteria to experience student life, Tang Yuan approached them. Gu Mingzhu trailed behind her. "Bo Jin," Tang Yuan called out.
After all, they shared a bond from their school days and both belonged to the four great families. Bo Jin couldn’t be too aloof, so she smiled. "Yuanyuan."
Tang Yuan’s gaze rested on Gu Anxi for a few seconds before she smiled faintly and said to Bo Jin, "Let the young ones spend some time getting to know each other. Why don’t we go out for a meal together, just the two of us?"
Bo Jin guessed her intention and smiled. "Then let’s just bring the children along."
Gu Mingzhu said softly, "Aunt Bo Jin, I have some school matters to attend to around lunchtime, so it might be inconvenient for me."
