Campus Ace Girl-Chapter 368 - 369: Just like a young girl, she’s angry again!
Gu Yuanshan fell silent for a long while before speaking in a low voice, "Just because that person once gave her a cake? Is that why she’s reciprocating his kindness like this?"
If Ruo, that child, had always been raised by us, what would things be like now?
She would surely be a child I’d love dearly, one I’d cherish and be incredibly proud of.
This child, just like Changqing, is truly very capable.
Mingzhu... Mingzhu is actually not bad either. It’s just that Tang Yuan has misguided her somewhat...
Shen Congwen kept silent; it wouldn’t be appropriate for him to comment on Mr. Gu’s family matters.
When he left Gu Yuanshan and returned to his residence, he paused in the corridor before opening the door. The high-end apartment was dimly lit; he thought he saw someone sitting there drinking tea, but when he turned on the light...
The sofa there was empty.
Shen Congwen slowly closed the door, walked over, sat down, and leaned his head back. After a long while, he sighed deeply...
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Early the next morning, Gu Anxi drove to Beicheng University. Just as she parked her car, she saw Gu Mingzhu alighting from her family’s RV. Gu Mingzhu’s expression wasn’t good; upon seeing Gu Anxi, she didn’t give her much of a look and quickly departed.
Gu Anxi, of course, didn’t mind. With the early spring weather, she had finally switched to a thinner, quilted jacket—still a loose-fitting version picked out for her by Little Uncle Bo.
When she went to school, he always had her wear loose-fitting clothes. Gu Anxi was, of course, perfectly aware of his rather dark intentions, but she didn’t much care.
Just as she arrived at the large lecture hall, she heard students whispering that filming for Gu Mingzhu’s "Pain of Youth" was starting today. Gu Anxi, who was drinking Little Uncle Bo’s brand of soy milk, almost spat it out...
Judging by Gu Mingzhu’s expression earlier, she did seem to be experiencing some ’pain’!
She listened for a while but soon lost interest and opened her notebook to work on her comics.
After one class period, she finished her drawing and then checked Weibo. "Pain of Youth" had several trending topics for its launch and was creating quite a buzz. However, some press releases were also disparaging her "Da Hui," saying that "Pain of Youth" was already being adapted into a live-action series while "Da Hui" was still just a comic, implying it lacked the same level of prestige as "Pain of Youth"...
The concluding remark was that the Zeshi Mingzhu was still the Zeshi Mingzhu, and her status was not something an ordinary person could challenge.
Gu Anxi read this, then thought back to Gu Mingzhu’s expression today, and felt a bit irritated.
Gu Mingzhu had probably heeded Tang Yuan’s warnings and had become much more restrained at Beicheng University, leading to a considerable improvement in her reputation. Coupled with the production team’s promotional efforts, she was quite prominent for a while.
Then, riding this wave of popularity, the Gu family launched a new product in her ’Elegance’ perfume series, which sold very well...
Although Tang Yuan had been sidelined by Gu Yuanshan, she still had some confidants within the Gu Corporation. Upon hearing about the successful sales, she was very satisfied and gratified. Furthermore, she continued to exert her influence on Gu Yuanshan, putting in considerable effort...
For one thing, Gu Yuanshan still doted on his daughter. For another, as time had passed since the incidents, his paternal affection for her had inevitably rekindled, and he felt that his younger daughter was also equally outstanding.
However, he hoped Gu Mingzhu could ease the tension in her relationship with Gu Anxi. After all, they were biological sisters, and it wasn’t good for things to be so strained...
Thus, in his study, he had a conversation with Shen Congwen. "This time, for the family banquet, let’s organize it well. Even if Anxi doesn’t return, we must let others see the respect the Gu family shows her."
He held a blue-and-white porcelain cup, pacing back and forth in his study. Finally, with a decisive wave of his hand, as if having made up his mind, he said crisply, "Congwen, you handle this. From accommodation to food, everything must be the same standard as Mingzhu’s. We cannot let Anxi feel there’s any difference between her and Mingzhu."
At this moment, he seemed like a father truly intending to make amends, listing out many arrangements, each one demonstrating genuine care for Gu Anxi. Shen Congwen agreed to each point Gu Yuanshan made.
Lastly, Gu Yuanshan thought for a moment. "Oh, right, Congwen, since Mr. Zhang is coming, please also invite CEO Zhou Yunchen. You must extend the invitation personally; don’t be remiss."
Shen Congwen was somewhat taken aback.
Gu Yuanshan looked at him. "What, is there a problem? CEO Zhou helped a great deal with this matter. He’s also close to Anxi. If we get closer to him, perhaps a few words from him to Anxi would be very effective!"
Firstly, it was due to his paternal affection, and secondly, Gu Yuanshan still firmly believed in the divination that described Anxi as a ’dragon among people.’ Ever since that divination, he felt as if Anxi was blessed with an aura.
Seeing his persistence, Shen Congwen felt it was not appropriate to say anything more and simply agreed.
Gu Yuanshan added, "Look, Congwen, Changqing’s businesses abroad are flourishing. Mingzhu’s film and perfume ventures are also doing very well, not to mention Anxi. At such a young age, she’s already a big boss, blessed with various accolades. I just wish for the three siblings to get along harmoniously; then the Gu family will truly prosper."
Shen Congwen merely smiled without saying anything.
Gu Yuanshan also smiled. "Alright, that settles it. Go and invite CEO Zhou soon. He had some misunderstandings about us before, but thankfully, those are all cleared up now. CEO Zhou is a man of the world and is well-connected. He can introduce you to more people, and perhaps even help you find a girlfriend!"
Gu Yuanshan was in excellent spirits and even joked with his capable subordinate, "Congwen, you’re twenty-eight or twenty-nine now, aren’t you? It seems you’ve never had a girlfriend. Take this opportunity at the banquet to see if any young lady catches your eye. If you find someone you like, I’ll help play matchmaker for you."
Shen Congwen quickly replied, "Mr. Gu, I don’t have such plans yet."
"How can that be?" Gu Yuanshan feigned a stern expression. "A man should start a family and establish his career. Congwen, your career is already doing very well."
Saying this, he burst out laughing. "Alright, alright, I won’t pressure you. Perhaps you already have someone you like! You’re just the introverted type, unwilling to say it out loud even if you do."
Shen Congwen smiled. "Not yet."
Gu Yuanshan teased, "Really not?"
Shen Congwen gave a wry smile. "Mr. Gu, please stop teasing me."
Gu Yuanshan patted his shoulder. "Alright, handle your personal matters yourself. It’s getting late; go home and rest."
Shen Congwen nodded and then drove home.
When he arrived at his apartment, he sat down, took out his phone, found Zhou Yunchen’s number, hesitated for a moment, and then dialed.
He hadn’t seen Zhou Yunchen since that day; counting the days, it seemed it had been almost half a month.
The call connected. The voice on the other end was a little hoarse, as if he had been woken from sleep. "Shen Congwen?"
Shen Congwen cleared his throat. "It’s me."
Zhou Yunchen seemed to sit up slightly. "What’s the matter?"
Shen Congwen sounded somewhat hesitant, and only after a moment did he say in a low voice, "Next month, there’s a family banquet. Mr. Gu would like to invite CEO Zhou to attend."
Zhou Yunchen chuckled. "Can I bring a plus-one?"
After a moment of silence, Shen Congwen replied, "That would be at CEO Zhou’s discretion."
Zhou Yunchen sounded quite surprised. "Congwen, aren’t you even going to ask about my girlfriend? Look at how concerned I am about you, yet you seem so cold, always calling me ’CEO Zhou.’"
Shen Congwen was rather annoyed and hung up the phone directly.
Still fuming, he even deleted Zhou Yunchen’s number from his phone... That man was simply infuriating!
