Campus Ace Girl-Chapter 367 - 368: Thrilling! A big villa, someone gave it as a gift!
Huang Mao immediately showed no mercy, "Then hurry up and go to court."
The Gu family was furious!
Gu Anxi nodded. "No rush, maybe someone else has offered."
Zhou Yunchen grinned. "Yes, a gift from Little Gu is the same as a gift from Old Gu."
It was clear that they were hiking up the price. Gu Yuanshan realized they wanted one hundred million for a settlement.
He thought it was a bit much; Anxi, this child, is really ruthless! Damn it, she’s too cruel!
He felt the pinch and hesitated for a moment.
Gu Anxi said to Zhou Yunchen, "Buy now if you want. The property price is rising fast; it could be two hundred million tomorrow."
Zhou Yunchen sighed in agreement. "Yes, the prices are rising quickly, and we have to buy it no matter how expensive it is!"
With that, they were ready to leave for hot pot when Gu Yuanshan stopped Gu Anxi. "Wait."
He took out his checkbook, wrote a number, and Shen Congwen immediately took out his seal for him to stamp it.
Gu Yuanshan handed the check to Gu Anxi, sighing. "You are stronger than I was at your age."
Every move was so subdued and steady. He couldn’t help but look at Zhou Yunchen again. Were their previous interactions just a show...?
From a distance, Tang Yuan also saw the amount on the check—it was one hundred million. She was particularly unhappy. "Yuanshan, Lawyer Feng might not lose this lawsuit."
Gu Yuanshan sneered. "Fight? How would we fight? Will Mingzhu be able to live with herself once the news spreads?"
Tang Yuan wanted to say something, but this time Gu Yuanshan was resolute and would not listen to her opinion.
As for Gu Mingzhu, she kept silent. This was the darkest moment of her life.
Gu Anxi received the check, chuckling. "You can’t handle this? If you keep thinking about harming others, you’d better get used to this feeling."
After saying that, she put the check in Huang Mao’s pocket. "Go buy a mansion."
Huang Mao was stunned. It took him a while to recover and follow Gu Anxi, "Boss, I’m not dreaming, am I?"
He pinched his own leg hard. OUCH! It really hurt.
It’s real, it’s real! He, Huang Mao, would be getting his own mansion soon!
Huang Mao then said, "Boss, let me treat you to hot pot as a celebration."
Gu Anxi yawned. "Maybe next time. I’m pretty tired, and I still have to go to school tomorrow."
Huang Mao was noticeably disappointed, but he soon invited Zhou Yunchen, "Let’s go for hot pot!"
Zhou Yunchen looked at Shen Congwen. "Are you joining us?"
Shen Congwen didn’t respond. Instead, Gu Yuanshan spoke, "Congwen, it’s good to make more friends."
He felt a little guilty about Zhou Yunchen. Now that everything was out in the open, and they were classmates after all, he couldn’t stop them from interacting. Not to mention, the matter with Jing hadn’t been resolved yet; they couldn’t afford to make things too tense. Now, he really didn’t want Tang Yuan to interfere with the company’s affairs anymore. She could just stay home and be a wife from now on!
With Gu Yuanshan saying that, Shen Congwen knew what to do and quietly followed Zhou Yunchen and Huang Mao out.
After everyone had left, Gu Mingzhu finally couldn’t hold it in any longer. "Dad, that video is in Gu Anxi’s hands. If she leaks it, I’m done."
Gu Yuanshan had never spoken harshly to his beloved daughter, but this time he couldn’t hold back his admonition, "Do you think Anxi is as childish as you?"
Considering the size of her business, her magnanimity and skills must be in no way inferior. Moreover, Zhou Yunchen, such a capable man, respected her so much, indicating her exceptional personal charm. In Gu Yuanshan’s heart, he could feel the scales tipping. Despite this, Gu Mingzhu was still the daughter he had raised, and his feelings for her were different.
He was angry, and Tang Yuan didn’t dare to chime in. In fact, her recent days had been difficult, mainly because Gu Yuanshan no longer trusted her as he used to.
Tang Yuan looked at her daughter. "Mingzhu, now that the matter is resolved, focus on your movie."
With that, Gu Yuanshan’s face finally eased a bit. "That’s more like a mother."
Saying that, he walked out first.
Gu Mingzhu bit her lip. "Mom, you just gave that punk one hundred million!?"
Tang Yuan also felt the pinch, but she still warned her daughter, "Stop calling her a punk; your father will get angry again if he hears it. Mingzhu, things aren’t the same as before. You need to work harder, understand?"
Gu Mingzhu drooped her eyes. "Mom, I understand."
Neither mother nor daughter was in a good mood, and no one spoke on the car ride back home. When they were close to the Gu family’s villa, Gu Yuanshan spoke in contemplation, "Mingzhu, let’s put this matter behind us, and don’t provoke Anxi anymore."
Gu Yuanshan saw it clearly. He himself had fallen into the trap; how could the young and impulsive Mingzhu be a match for Gu Anxi? That child really knew how to keep her cool!
After he finished, he waited for Gu Mingzhu’s reply for a while but didn’t get one, so he turned to look at his younger daughter.
Tang Yuan quickly said, "Mingzhu, why don’t you talk to your father?"
Gu Mingzhu finally nodded. "Don’t worry, Dad. I won’t do it again."
This time, the huge fall had instead aroused her ambition. Despite arriving home late, she immediately read through the script of her film again. Tang Yuan quietly observed from the doorway, feeling comforted.
The matter was over for Gu Mingzhu, but for Gu Yuanshan, it was not yet over.
With Gu Ning gone, he had to clean up the mess Tang Yuan had created.
He sat in his study, waiting late into the night until Shen Congwen returned, bringing the faint smell of hot pot with him.
This was rare for Shen Congwen. He was always well-dressed, his scent perpetually of an aquatic fragrance.
As Gu Yuanshan subtly detected the hot pot aroma, he didn’t rush to ask about the outcome but instead asked his longtime, reliable subordinate, "Congwen, did you have fun with them?"
He struggled to find the right words. "It was very joyous, very relaxing."
Shen Congwen sat across from him, brewed a cup of tea, and took a few gentle sips.
Presumably, he had had some alcohol; his cheeks were slightly flushed, and he looked quite handsome. For years, Gu Yuanshan had thought highly of him due to his excellence and good looks—except for this instance.
After a while, Shen Congwen just smiled faintly. "Not bad."
Gu Yuanshan changed the subject. "What did they say about the matter?"
Shen Congwen replied quietly, "Zhou Yunchen readily agreed to resume supply."
Gu Yuanshan then asked, "How much did they raise their prices?"
Shen Congwen immediately replied, "I asked. He said his terms are the same as before; there won’t be any price increase."
Gu Yuanshan was stunned. After a moment, he let out a relieved sigh. "This child is truly remarkable, very magnanimous."
Shen Congwen couldn’t help but agree. "Yes, it seems like all she wanted was to seek justice for that Mr. Zhang NiuNiu."
