Campus Ace Girl-Chapter 349 - 350: Cool! Can anyone just enter the Bo Family as they please?
Everyone was taken aback. Upon a closer look, they were surprised to see it was none other than the Bo family’s second uncle, Bo Qing.
As it was a formal occasion, Bo Qing also wore a dark-colored robe, exuding a refined and exceptional charisma.
Given his status, his words carried significant weight, leaving no room for further speculation or doubt. Even so, Gu Mingzhu still suspected an intricate connection between this hoodlum and Gu Anxi.
The blond-haired young man, though he didn’t recognize Bo Qing, was sharp enough to sense that this important figure was covering for him. He immediately puffed his chest out. "Why wouldn’t I have an invitation?"
Saying this, he fished out the invitation from his clothes and waved it. "See? I told you I have one!"
Bo Qing merely smiled faintly at his crude words. "Alright, then go on in first."
He led the way, taking the blond-haired young man with him.
Zhou Yunchen looked at Shen Congwen. "Well? Shall we go in too? I hear Mrs. Bo has organized something quite stylish, much like the atmosphere of the parties we attended when we studied abroad."
Shen Congwen didn’t respond.
Gu Yuanshan stepped in to smooth things over. "Congwen, since you and President Zhou are old classmates, you two should catch up properly today. Don’t worry about me."
In front of so many people, Shen Congwen couldn’t afford to be too awkward, lest he arouse suspicion. Thus, he entered Si Garden with Zhou Yunchen.
As they rounded a corner, Shen Congwen said in a low voice, "Zhou Yunchen, let’s part ways here."
Zhou Yunchen suddenly grabbed his arm but quickly released it.
Leaning against the rockery, Zhou Yunchen watched Shen Congwen with leisurely composure. "Shen Congwen, didn’t I tell you to get a clue? Look, isn’t Mr. Gu serving him up to me on a platter again?"
Shen Congwen stayed silent.
Zhou Yunchen’s voice turned sharp. "Today it can be me; tomorrow it could be someone else. Do you really still think this is some great kindness he showed you by recognizing your talent? Young Master Gu put it bluntly: you’re nothing but Gu Yuanshan’s dog."
Shen Congwen’s eyes grew slightly moist. He, too, leaned against the rockery wall beside Zhou Yunchen and said softly, "Do you think if I leave Mr. Gu, I’ll have such a bright future in Beicheng?"
"I, for one, could take you in," Zhou Yunchen said with a charming smile. "Don’t get any funny ideas, though. I don’t eat dog meat."
His words were extremely crude, but when *he* said ’I, for one,’ it had a distinctly masculine feel.
Shen Congwen closed his eyes lightly. "You can use my sister to threaten me; couldn’t Mr. Gu do the same? Zhou Yunchen, not everyone can live as freely as they wish." 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺
Saying this, he suddenly opened his eyes because Zhou Yunchen had placed a hand on his shoulder.
A faint fire flickered in Zhou Yunchen’s eyes, very bright...
Zhou Yunchen spoke softly, "That kind of scum... if you kill him, won’t you be free?"
Shen Congwen’s eyes widened.
Gu Yuanshan relies on divination and is highly regarded by *that personage*. How could he be killed so easily?
Besides, Gu Yuanshan had, after all, shown him some kindness. He still couldn’t bring himself to do it.
As he was about to leave, Zhou Yunchen spoke softly from behind him, "Shen Congwen, when faced with matters of true principle, that so-called debt for recognizing your talent is bullshit!"
The Gu family is a cancerous tumor.
Wasn’t Anxi a victim before?
For a moment, Shen Congwen couldn’t answer him, nor could he walk the same path... He, Shen Congwen, had followed Mr. Gu since his early twenties and had always worked for Mr. Gu.
Watching his retreating figure, Zhou Yunchen took a harsh drag from his cigarette. "So many years have passed, and he’s still as wishy-washy as a damn woman!"
「Meanwhile」
Mrs. Bo had led the guests into the hall, which was already bustling with activity. Gu Yuanshan naturally went to find Bo Nianyao and the others.
Of course, there were men in the banquet hall too, mostly second-generation heirs and the like.
The blond-haired young man was also there, surprisingly.
He had little education and usually just ran errands for Zhou Yunchen. While he had seen a bit of the world, he was truly out of place among these bigwigs and couldn’t understand most of what they said. But here, it was different. With beautiful women everywhere and the air filled with perfume, it was like paradise to the blond-haired young man.
Gu Mingzhu was playing the piano. She wore a white gown with a backless design connected by two strings of pearls, which set off her creamy skin, making her look exceptionally dazzling.
The blond-haired young man’s eyes were glued to her. This chick, though not comparable to the Boss, is still pretty good-looking overall. Quite stunning! It’s just that she seems a bit unkind. That’s why I, Zhang Niu Niu, won’t like her!
When Gu Mingzhu finished her piece, she received a round of applause. The ladies all clapped and praised, "Mingzhu’s piano playing is getting better and better, and she carries herself with such grace and composure."
Tang Yuan was naturally very gratified; her daughter being praised brought her honor as well.
She then glanced towards Gu Anxi, who was holding a wine glass and chatting with that blond-haired fellow. Displeasure welled up inside her. She’s associating with that kind of person; shouldn’t Lin Yun say something to her?
So, Tang Yuan approached Mrs. Bo and, tilting her chin slightly, asked, "Will that be a problem? Although Second Uncle Bo invited him, Anxi seems quite familiar with him."
Mrs. Bo sneered inwardly. Of course, they’re familiar. He’s one of Anxi’s people. She knew perfectly well what Tang Yuan was insinuating.
Seeing Mrs. Bo remain silent, Tang Yuan cleared her throat. "Perhaps it’s not my place to say this, but for an unmarried girl to live in the man’s family home... isn’t that a bit improper?"
Mrs. Bo smiled and said frankly, "Tang Yuan, do you think just anyone can enter our Bo family residence? Countless people wish to get in and stay, but they might not necessarily be able to! Besides, you might not know this, but even if Anxi and Xichen weren’t a couple, she has a strong affinity with our Bo family. She’s someone we intend to keep in Si Garden for a very, very long time. Others shouldn’t be dissatisfied. Who can blame our kids for being so likable!"
She sighed again, feigning distress. "She’s beautiful, has a good personality, and is incredibly wealthy..." Looking quite troubled, she continued, "Tang Yuan, you wouldn’t have experienced this. Why don’t you ask Gu Ning and Bo Jin? Especially Bo Jin. Aren’t you two very close? You could exchange notes."
Tang Yuan had only said one thing, but Mrs. Bo’s sharp retort left her thoroughly rebuffed and feeling quite foolish.
Bo Jin... She and Bo Jin had already fallen out. Could it be that Bo Jin didn’t attend the banquet today because her relationship with Gu Anxi had deteriorated?
Of course not. Bo Jin had important business to attend to today. Disney had sent people to Beicheng to specifically research the comic ’Big Grey Wolf.’ If things went well, there would be a series of collaborations, starting naturally with a movie—the kind that gets a global release.
Bo Jin was responsible for liaising on this matter and would later need to discuss the follow-up with Gu Anxi. However, the credit for this wasn’t hers; it was Anxi’s comic that had attracted Disney, who had proactively come to negotiate.
But that was a matter for later. Right now, Tang Yuan, having been snubbed, felt naturally uncomfortable.
「Over there」
Gu Mingzhu, having received praise, let her gaze inadvertently fall on Gu Anxi. She smiled faintly. "I hear Anxi also plays the piano very well. Today is such a special day for you and Brother Xichen; why don’t you play a piece for the elders to enjoy?"
The elders, unaware of the young girl’s underlying intentions, all chimed in, encouraging Anxi to play a piece as well.
