Campus Ace Girl-Chapter 324 - 325: Fengxi, are you the devil?

He lowered his head to look at her, laughing. "What am I jealous of? I’m not a baby. By the way, some people from the Gu family came earlier and were speaking with my parents..."

Gu Anxi stiffened, then sat up straight, opening a bag of snacks to eat while watching TV.

Her uncooperative demeanor made Bo Xichen feel both sympathetic and amused. "I’m talking about something serious," he said.

"I know, I’m listening." She continued watching TV, then added, "Uncle, you’re not trying to persuade me, are you? Let me be clear: I don’t lack parents, nor do I want to be a mere embellishment for others. Call me unkind or heartless, but this matter is non-negotiable."

Before she could finish, he pulled her into a hug.

His chin resting on her hair, Bo Xichen spoke in a low voice, "Who asked you to acknowledge any relatives? In your heart, is your Uncle really someone who can’t tell right from wrong?"

"No." She nestled in his arms, dropping her snacks to hug his neck. "I feel like this is my home."

Bo Xichen patted her small head, his voice particularly hoarse. "I understand."

「The next day」

Gu Yuanshan indeed found Bo Xichen, almost impatiently arranging a meeting at Yunxi Hospital. 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

As Gu Yuanshan was an elder and the Gu Family Head, Bo Xichen couldn’t very well refuse him and had his assistant prepare tea.

Gu Yuanshan spoke with considerable regret, "We were impulsive back then. Fortunately, despite all the hardships, the child has grown up so well. As parents, we are truly gratified."

His gaze was intent. "Xichen, Nian Yao told me that Anxi listens to you a great deal. So, we must rely on you for this. You and Anxi’s relationship is official, so we’re all family now, aren’t we?"

Bo Xichen offered a faint smile. "Uncle Gu, there’s something I’m wondering if I should say."

Gu Yuanshan smiled. "Please, go ahead."

Bo Xichen watched Gu Yuanshan quietly. "Uncle Gu, you’re aware that Anxi has endured many hardships. I just wonder, if Anxi didn’t have all her current accolades and was just an ordinary girl, would Uncle Gu still be thinking of having her acknowledge her ancestors and return to the family?"

Gu Yuanshan stiffened, clearly taken aback.

After a long pause, he finally said softly, "It’s not that I didn’t want to acknowledge her, but one cannot go against the will of Heaven."

Bo Xichen, still as gentle and smooth as jade, asked, "So now it *can* be defied?"

Gu Yuanshan was left quite embarrassed by his questions, looking rather discomfited. "Xichen, just tell me, will you help with this or not?"

Seeing that he had grilled Gu Yuanshan sufficiently, like a small fish, Bo Xichen then said frankly, "Although Anxi does listen to me, no one can make this decision for her."

Gu Yuanshan was astounded. "The Bo family treats her so well, and she still dares to disobey them?"

Hearing this, Bo Xichen smiled faintly. "Uncle Gu, you probably don’t understand Anxi’s status in the Bo family. It has long surpassed mine. My parents and aunt treat her like a precious treasure, terrified that she might not want me anymore. How could they possibly dare to force her to do anything against her wishes?"

Gu Yuanshan was dumbfounded. "It’s actually like that!"

Bo Xichen lowered his ice-like gaze. "Now, Uncle Gu, do you understand?"

Gu Yuanshan felt a wave of disappointment. That child actually didn’t want to return to the Gu family? Such a prominent background, and she didn’t even care for it?

Unresigned, he asked Bo Xichen again.

Bo Xichen replied with a hint of deeper meaning, "Anxi’s abilities are far beyond what you can imagine, Uncle Gu."

He paused briefly, giving the elder some consideration. "In the future, if you see her at public occasions, a simple nod will suffice. Uncle Gu, please don’t insist on certain things."

His words, soft yet firm, instantly scattered Gu Yuanshan’s hopes, and he left feeling quite dejected.

After the man left, Bo Xichen glanced towards the screen partition. "Alright, he’s gone. You can come out now."

Gu Anxi "oh"-ed, then ran out and snuggled into his arms on the sofa.

Bo Xichen looked down at her. "Heard everything? Are you sure about your decision?"

She hummed in affirmation, a faint smile on her lips. "Why would I go? Wouldn’t that just make myself unhappy for no reason?"

Bo Xichen patted her small head. "That’s true. You already have so many people who dote on you."

His expression was reserved. He silently thought that even if the Gu family acknowledged Gu Anxi, it likely wouldn’t be out of genuine affection. They probably just wanted to use her to add to their own prestige. It was better not to acknowledge such relatives.

Afraid she might feel sad, he changed the subject. "Want me to take you for hot pot later?"

Gu Anxi frowned. "I’ve already made plans with Zhou Yunchen and Huang Mao. Zhou Yunchen finished the financial reports and wants me to look at them, and we’re having dinner together."

Bo Xichen chuckled. "Alright then. I’ll pick you up later."

Gu Anxi nodded, then suddenly sighed. "Uncle, you’re so good!"

"How so?" Dr. Bo asked unhurriedly.

As Gu Anxi looked at him, why did his words have such a seductive undertone?

She was momentarily speechless. Just then, Fengxi’s voice chimed in—

[Uncle is a treasure from head to toe!]

[Professor Bo is amazing in every way~]

[Gu Anxi says Dr. Bo is fantastic~]

Gu Anxi’s face turned red. "Fengxi, are you the devil?"

Fengxi immediately shut up.

Gu Anxi complained, "Fengxi, she’s always bullying me!"

"Hmm... because she’s jealous of you," Professor Bo said with a straight face.

Gu Anxi looked at him with puppy-dog eyes. Dr. Bo, not disappointing her, said, "She’s jealous that you’re my little baby!"

Gu Anxi: Is there any way to have a proper conversation anymore?!!!

Gu Yuanshan left the hospital and got into his car.

Shen Congwen asked softly, "Mr. Gu, how did it go?"

Gu Yuanshan frowned. "Bo Nianyao is passing the buck, and Bo Xichen won’t budge. It seems I’ll have to meet that child in person and talk to her face-to-face."

At that time, he would offer her some benefits; surely she would be tempted—

Returning to the main Gu family residence held many advantages for her. He believed this child was sensible enough to understand that.

Gu Yuanshan considered that he had made the utmost effort a benevolent father could.

「Back at the Gu residence」

When he returned home, Tang Yuan also asked about the matter.

Gu Yuanshan sat down and took a sip of tea. "It’s quite difficult, but we’ll see. Young girls are often easily swayed; perhaps if spoken to in person, she’ll agree. Yuanyuan, this matter might require your involvement. You’ve always been gentle and approachable; that child will surely like you."

Tang Yuan said gently, "Yuanshan, this child isn’t close to us, and it seems she doesn’t want to be. Why don’t we let this matter rest for a while longer?"

Gu Yuanshan thought about it and felt it made sense. He sighed lightly. "Yuanyuan, perhaps that child and we simply aren’t fated to be. By the way, regarding the banquet, let’s not be too severe. Send her an invitation."

Tang Yuan was very compliant. "Alright, I’ll have the secretary attend to it."

Gu Yuanshan nodded, then recalled something else. "By the way, Jing—you can guarantee the supply, can’t you?"

Tang Yuan smiled. "Rest assured, it’s all being supplied."

She paused for a moment. "Speaking of which, that Anpu Company is truly remarkable; they can actually procure Jing of such purity. Although it’s a bit expensive, at least we’ve managed to secure a continuous supply."

Gu Yuanshan glanced at his wife, his voice serious. "It would be ideal if our Gu family could connect with this Anpu Company. If we became their agents, wouldn’t that also mean a river of wealth flowing in for us?"