Campus Ace Girl-Chapter 364 - 365 Sweet! Old Husband and Wife

「Evening, Si Garden.」

After taking a shower, Gu Anxi was leaning on the couch, drawing comics on her laptop, which rested on her lap.

It was quite hot today, so she only wore a pair of cropped sweatpants—Young Uncle Bo’s—and a black button-up shirt, also Young Uncle Bo’s. She was slouched casually, gnawing on a crystal pear in one hand.

When Bo Xichen returned, this was the sight that greeted him. He shook his head. "Drawing on the couch is bad for your spine."

Saying this, he picked her up and placed her at the desk in the study. After setting her down, he said, "I’m going to take a shower."

Gu Anxi said, "Oh," looking very obedient.

But by the time he came out from his shower, she was back on the couch. Bo Xichen dried his hair and tossed the semi-damp towel onto her head. "Always so disobedient."

Gu Anxi removed the towel, still focused on her drawing. "But it’s comfortable sitting on the couch."

Bo Xichen said nothing, just smiled with a hint of deeper meaning.

When he didn’t reply after a while, Gu Anxi looked up and caught the amusement in his eyes. Feeling a bit embarrassed, Gu Anxi coughed lightly. "That’s not what I meant."

He chuckled, sitting down beside her. "Then what did you mean?"

Gu Anxi ignored him and focused on drawing her comics.

Bo Xichen knew she was busy and didn’t disturb her further, casually picking up a medical journal to read. Just then, Bo Jin came by, intending to discuss something. Peeking in at the doorway, she saw their cozy state, pursed her lips into a smile, and decided not to enter.

After leaving, she went to see her brother and sister-in-law. Recounting the scene to Mrs. Bo, Mrs. Bo also laughed. "Those two rascals, they’re acting like an old married couple now."

Then she voiced a concern, "But will they lose their feelings for each other after a long time, once the novelty wears off?"

Bo Jin smiled. "Not at all. I actually think this is very good. Only a love that flows gently and steadily like water can last for a long, long time."

Mrs. Bo was extremely pleased. "Well said."

The two then started talking about another matter, naturally concerning An Pu Company. Bo Jin sneered. "Tang Yuan must be completely stunned by now, having no idea that our kid is the one in charge of An Pu Company."

Mrs. Bo also chuckled. "I also heard that someone tried to make a move on the project in Qingcheng, but they didn’t succeed at all."

As she spoke, she couldn’t help but beam with joy. "Only our kid could have come up with it."

Bo Jin was also incredibly enthusiastic. "Exactly! Our kid is a Nobel laureate; ten experts would be useless against them. Besides, what’s the use of secretly taking some lake water? Azure Water Yun Tian is in our kid’s hands."

Mrs. Bo was, naturally, exceptionally proud. The more they talked, the more elated they became.

Meanwhile, the Orchid Room was quiet. Gu Anxi finished drawing at ten. Looking up, she saw Bo Xichen reading a journal beside her. She closed her laptop and actively snuggled closer. "Have you been very busy lately?"

He smiled, gently patting her small head. "A little."

Gu Anxi let out a soft "AWW," hugging his arm, knowing she had been neglecting him.

Bo Xichen smiled. "You focus on your work. By the way, Auntie came by earlier. She probably saw you were busy and didn’t come in."

Gu Anxi exclaimed, "Ah! Then why didn’t you ask Auntie to come in?"

He cleared his throat. "Auntie had an expression of pure delight, as if she’d stumbled upon a lovely scene. I couldn’t bear to interrupt her."

Gu Anxi playfully punched him a couple of times, then contentedly leaned against him and turned on the TV.

After a while, she suddenly said, "Bo Xichen, do we seem like an old married couple?"

He held her chin. "An old married couple? Gu Anxi, what part makes you think we’ve reached the stage of an old married couple, hmm?"

Gu Anxi stared at him blankly, not understanding why her casual remark had provoked him.

Besides, she looked down at her current attire; she looked more like his bro than anything else.

In any case, regardless of what she thought, Young Uncle Bo proceeded to demonstrate that they were far from being an old married couple...

Early the next morning, while Gu Anxi was having breakfast, she discussed Disney copyright issues with Bo Jin. Also at the table were Bo Nianyao and his wife, and Bo Xichen.

Mrs. Bo couldn’t hide her joy. Even Bo Nianyao’s lips curved slightly upwards, his genuine affection for Gu Anxi clearly showing.

After they finished their discussion, Bo Xichen asked Gu Anxi if she wanted him to take her to school, as it was her first day.

Gu Anxi shook her head. "No need. I have to go to the airport to pick up Wang Qin."

Mrs. Bo then said to Bo Jin, "That little pet Gu Anxi brought to Beicheng is quite cute too."

Bo Jin laughed. "The one with the round face? Yes, quite cute indeed."

Gu Anxi felt sorry for Wang Qin, that ’pet’.

Since she didn’t need a ride, Bo Xichen went to the study with his father to discuss something. They weren’t talking about just anyone, but Lin Yuan, the man they had met in Jiangcheng.

Bo Nianyao was writing. Hearing his son speak, he looked up. "Him! I have an impression of him. His abilities are quite good. According to his qualifications, he should have been promoted long ago. He probably just never got the chance."

He chuckled. "It was his good fortune to run into you in Jiangcheng."

Bo Xichen pondered for a moment. "If he’s usable, bringing him to Beicheng wouldn’t be a bad idea."

Bo Nianyao nodded. "You can decide on these matters."

Although his father had said this many times, Bo Xichen would still consult him on any matter of some importance. Firstly, his father had decades of experience and was shrewd. Secondly, it was out of respect.

Bo Nianyao was also quite satisfied with his son’s maturity and composure. He lowered his head and wrote a few more characters before asking again, "How is your research project on Gu Anxi’s father’s illness progressing?"

Bo Xichen said in a low voice, "The surgery can be performed within a year at the latest."

Bo Nianyao nodded. "That’s good."

He continued slowly, "Gu Anxi will be 21 after the New Year, won’t she? It’s a pity about the 20th birthday banquet you held for her in Qingcheng last year. I heard Old He mention it and thought you did a good job. However, your mother discussed it with me last night. She feels we can’t just keep things simple for the child and wants to throw a grand 20th birthday celebration for her. She also mentioned that your aunt is all for it, raising both hands and feet in agreement."

Bo Nianyao chuckled before looking at his son. "What do you say? Gu Anxi listens to you quite a bit, so I wanted to ask you first."

Bo Xichen rubbed his forehead and smiled. "Father, you understand best. Gu Anxi dislikes fuss. But if Mother and Aunt propose it, she won’t be able to bear refusing their good intentions and will surely agree. That’s why they want me to be the bad guy and turn it down for her."

He paused for a moment. "So, Father, you’re the one who dotes on Gu Anxi the most."

Bo Nianyao’s lips curled slightly. "Who wouldn’t dote on such a good child? Your mother and aunt are just overflowing with maternal love, eager to show her off to everyone as if they’re doting on a granddaughter. I don’t dare say much to them. If I’m too harsh, they’ll say I lack affection, that I’m an emotionless work machine. Xichen, all these years, I’ve always been tactful and considerate, yet your mother still calls me a blockhead. See how difficult women are to please?"