Campus Ace Girl-Chapter 357 - 358: End Game! Start repairing the Gu family couple
Half a month passed.
The documents Feng Mian had prepared were submitted, formally initiating the lawsuit.
Before this, he asked Mr. and Mrs. Gu Yuanshan once again if they were truly determined to sue.
Their answer was resolute.
Alright then, time to file the lawsuit.
This matter proceeded secretly, as it concerned Princess Gu’s reputation.
Everything seemed to be in the hands of the Gu family. The Bo family, on the other hand, seemed hardly concerned. This created the illusion that the Bo Family didn’t attach much importance to Gu Anxi. Otherwise, why would they allow Feng Mian to handle this lawsuit?
A few days before school started, Gu Mingzhu was in exceptionally good spirits.
The filming of her "Pain of Youth" had finally begun. During the press conference, the producers intentionally tried to generate buzz among fans by announcing that Chu Ci would be singing the theme song.
Gu Mingzhu was confident about this. Both the Chu and Gu families were among the Four Major Families, and the Gu family outranked the Chus. Chu Ci wouldn’t publicly refute it...
However, while the news was still trending online, Chu Ci posted a social media update that caused an uproar—
["Confirmed to provide voice-over for a new Disney movie. Nothing else to report."]
This was equivalent to denying he would sing the theme song for "Pain of Youth," and it simultaneously promoted the new Disney movie. Netizens immediately began speculating which princess story Disney was adapting next.
Gu Mingzhu called Chu Ci. "Brother Ci, which movie are you dubbing?"
Chu Ci glanced at his phone, then handed it to his agent and went back to playing games with his sister.
The agent was very courteous. "Miss Gu, this is a commercial secret. I’m sure you understand that we can’t disclose it." 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶
Gu Mingzhu tried to probe further, but the seasoned agent easily brushed her off with a few words.
After hanging up, the agent handed the phone back to Chu Ci, complaining, "It’s one thing for them to use you to string their fans along, but now that we’ve clarified, they still have the audacity to call and question us? Are they out of their minds?"
Still engrossed in his video game, Chu Ci kept his eyes on the screen and grunted in agreement. "Yep, she’s sick—suffering from ’princess syndrome’ because her family spoiled her rotten."
Chu Yan chimed in, "Anxi is even more doted on in the Bo family, and she’s not spoiled. It must be a congenital condition with Princess Gu."
Chu Ci glanced helplessly at his sister, then exchanged a faint smile with his agent.
After the agent left, Chu Ci stopped playing, tossed his phone aside, and asked Chu Yan, "So, does the family not dote on you, or does your big brother not dote on you enough?"
He playfully yanked Chu Yan over, and she landed in the crook of his arm.
Still mashing buttons furiously with one hand, Chu Yan used the other to smack him. "You little weakling! Watch me destroy this thing! Destroy it!"
Chu Ci rolled his eyes, disdainfully pushed her aside, and grabbed a throw pillow to hug.
Chu Yan played until she finished her game. Only then did she notice her brother’s dark expression, as if the whole world owed him a girlfriend.
She scooted over to him, trying to act cute. "Are you upset again? Was it just because I called you a weakling?"
He glanced at her sidelong, his eyes icy.
Chu Yan had no choice but to suck up to him again, giving him a back rub and a leg massage until his expression finally softened a little.
Once her flattery session was complete, Chu Yan contentedly snuggled up to his arm, and they watched TV together.
The press conference concluded, but Gu Mingzhu still managed to steal some spotlight, especially when Director Nie highlighted that her copyright fee was twenty million.
Twenty million!
And Gu Mingzhu was only twenty years old.
Tang Yuan immediately launched a publicity campaign, securing front-page headlines: "Multi-Million Dollar Beauty Author," "Stunning Looks and Persona," and so on.
For a time, it genuinely worked, and Gu Mingzhu was very much in the limelight.
Tang Yuan carried the newspaper upstairs. Gu Mingzhu was blending perfumes. Tang Yuan’s voice trembled with excitement, "Mingzhu, look! The headlines are all about you."
Gu Mingzhu, though young, remained calm. "As expected."
Tang Yuan came from a humble background. Though she was Mrs. Gu, glamorous on the outside, she was often looked down upon within the Gu family, and all her hopes rested on her daughter. Seeing Mingzhu’s current success and composure filled her with gratification. "Mingzhu, you have to keep working hard. You’re so much more capable than your mother."
"I will, Mom," Gu Mingzhu replied softly.
Tang Yuan felt a surge of optimism. If "Pain of Youth" became a box-office hit, and if Mingzhu could also secure the agency for Jing, their circumstances would change entirely.
Just then, Tang Yuan remembered something and hurriedly went downstairs to discuss it with Gu Yuanshan.
Gu Yuanshan was talking with Shen Congwen when Tang Yuan pushed open the door and entered, saying softly, "Yuanshan, I have something to discuss with you."
Gu Yuanshan nodded. "Go ahead. Congwen is not an outsider."
Tang Yuan sat down. "Here’s the situation: the Gu Family Procurement Department went to Anpu Company today to get Jing. The person in charge there said their manager was out and he wasn’t authorized to make the decision, so they couldn’t sell it to us."
Gu Yuanshan frowned. "Such a thing happened?"
Tang Yuan quickly continued, "What I mean is, why don’t you speak with Zhou Yunchen? We could get the urgent supply we need for next month first, and then we can take our time discussing the agency matter later."
Gu Yuanshan slapped the armrest. "Alright! This matter cannot be delayed!"
Thus, he instructed Shen Congwen to invite Zhou Yunchen to dinner. The agenda was not only the 2,000ML of Jing needed for the next month but, more importantly, the matter of the agency.
Although Shen Congwen was reluctant and understood the situation perfectly well, he had no choice but to comply.
No sooner had Shen Congwen left than Gu Ning arrived. Judging by her expression, she wouldn’t be easy to deal with.
Tang Yuan knew Gu Ning was there for Jing. With Zhou Yunchen now as their backer, Tang Yuan felt confident enough to confront her arrogant sister-in-law, so she sat calmly, sipping her tea.
Gu Ning, exuding a natural air of authority, said, "Big Brother, I have no objection to you putting Tang Yuan in charge of the Procurement Department. However, Anpu Company is now directly refusing to supply us. I’d like to ask about Manager Tang Yuan—she’s absent from the company without any reasonable explanation. Is she preparing to resign?"
Tang Yuan smiled. "I was just discussing it with your Big Brother. Gu Ning, don’t be too anxious. We’ll get the goods by tomorrow. I’m not as lazy as you imply. Why must you complain every single time, making it seem as though I just draw a salary for doing nothing?"
Gu Ning sneered. "Alright, you said you’ll get it by tomorrow, so I’ll trust you this one time. But what if it doesn’t arrive tomorrow?"
With great faith in Zhou Yunchen, Tang Yuan said confidently, "Then I’ll quit as manager."
"Fine. You said it yourself." Gu Ning turned to Gu Yuanshan. "Big Brother, you can’t show favoritism then."
Gu Yuanshan reprimanded her, "What kind of talk is that! She’s your sister-in-law, after all. Gu Ning, you need to watch your words! I’ve already smoothed out most of the connections within Anpu Company, from top to bottom. We’re just waiting for the final push. At a crucial time like this, should our own family be fighting amongst ourselves?"
Gu Ning asked suspiciously, "Anpu Company? Big Brother, you’ve established contact with Anpu Company?"
Gu Yuanshan couldn’t help feeling a bit proud. He glanced at his wife, giving her the credit. "It was your sister-in-law’s doing. She introduced us to Zhou Yunchen. He’s a very honest and reliable man."
Tang Yuan, quite pleased and satisfied with her husband’s strong support, added, "This matter can’t possibly fail. Gu Ning, just go home, rest assured, and wait for the good news!"
