Campus Ace Girl-Chapter 764 - 765: Oh, you should marry your older brother then
The Little Sweetie was stupefied for a moment before stammering, "That’s not what I meant at all."
Bo Xichen chuckled, then finished the wine in his glass. She stammered, "Uncle, shouldn’t you exercise some restraint and drink a little less?"
His gaze lowered as he smiled. "Just a little."
Gu Anxi suddenly recalled that he rarely drank and seldom got drunk. At most, he would be a bit out of sorts after returning home, which would be rather trying for her.
Just as she was thinking this, Old Wang (King Jingyao) leaned over with a smile. "Don’t worry about Xichen; he can hold his liquor. He started handling social engagements for your father when he was in his twenties. Your father is the one truly dedicated to academia. It’s just that now he’s older, he’s more into calligraphy, paintings, and antiques."
The Little Sweetie looked at her uncle with admiration. "Really?"
Bo Xichen patted her little head. "Old Wang is exaggerating."
King Jingyao disagreed. "How is that an exaggeration? It’s not an exaggeration at all."
He then told the Little Sweetie, "He was already quite famous in Beicheng when he was in his twenties."
Wang Jingchuan, who was beside them, chuckled. It was largely because the Bo family elders were too lazy that Professor Bo had gained such a reputation. At the time, countless girls dreamed of marrying Professor Bo, yet he remained resolutely stoic. Unexpectedly, his trip to Qingcheng had him bring someone back. As the saying goes, "He who makes no noise will surely astound once he does."
The Little Sweetie listened as they reminisced about her Little Uncle’s younger days. Of course, she also heard stories about herself, likely from the time he became captivated by Luo Lin’s paintings. She listened with great interest.
Her Little Uncle seemed a bit uncomfortable and coughed lightly. Old Wang (King Jingyao) laughed. "It’s not an embarrassing story. Telling her only further demonstrates your self-respect and integrity."
Gu Anxi couldn’t resist retorting, "That’s right. Compared to *some people*, my Little Uncle is very much a man of integrity."
Old Wang (King Jingyao) feigned wanting to discipline her, and when he couldn’t, he complained to Bo Xichen, "Do you have any idea how audacious she is? She installed a surveillance camera in my office and even corrupted Jingchuan! She made a clean getaway, but Jingchuan certainly didn’t escape my torment."
Wang Jingchuan chuckled sheepishly, scratching his head. "It was my own willpower that wasn’t strong enough. You can’t blame Anxi."
The Little Sweetie shot him an appreciative look. Such loyalty!
Old Wang (King Jingyao) snorted. "See, Xichen? Everyone around me has been bought over by her, silently and without a trace. In the future, when I assign tasks to Jingchuan, I’ll have to consider how much I can trust him. His heart is entirely with that little rascal now."
Although his words sounded like a reprimand, they were all in good fun. For a while, the private room was filled with a cheerful atmosphere, and everyone’s spirits were high.
Gu Anxi gradually began to feel bored. After all, she was a young woman, and her conversational topics with a group of older men were limited. Besides, Old Wang (King Jingyao) and the others enjoyed discussing certain... suggestive topics, so she deliberately excused herself and went to the restroom.
Bo Xichen knew she was getting restless and patted her gently. "Go play outside for a bit. We’ll leave in half an hour."
She hummed in agreement and walked out.
Watching her retreating figure, Old Wang (King Jingyao) looked at Bo Xichen. "She’s probably tired of us, isn’t she?"
Bo Xichen smiled faintly. "Yes, she’s a bit restless."
Old Wang (King Jingyao) lit a cigarette and leisurely blew out smoke, speaking amicably, "Alright, alright. You two can leave first in a bit. The rest of us will drink some more."
Saying this, he turned to the married Zhou Yunchen. "Yun Chen, do you want to leave early too?"
Zhou Yunchen shook his head, a faint smile on his lips. "No, I’m good."
Old Wang (King Jingyao) smiled thoughtfully but didn’t say anything more. He knew Zhou Yunchen was currently troubled.
「The Restroom.」
Gu Anxi had just washed her hands and was about to leave when a figure appeared in the mirror. It was none other than Jiang Chaoge.
Jiang Chaoge was meticulously dressed, evidently for a social engagement.
Gu Anxi didn’t particularly want to deal with her. She flicked her hands dry and was about to leave when Jiang Chaoge called out, "Gu Anxi."
Gu Anxi paused, turned back, and immediately beamed. "Dr. Jiang, what guidance do you have for me?"
Jiang Chaoge tossed her long hair, appearing somewhat distracted. "You know about my upcoming collaboration with Professor Bo, don’t you?"
Gu Anxi widened her eyes, feigning innocence and incomprehension. "What collaboration?"
Jiang Chaoge had always known that Gu Anxi only appeared innocent and cute on the surface but was actually incredibly shrewd. She sneered, "Stop pretending you don’t know. I believe Mr. Wang (King Jingyao) must have told you. That project is crucial for Mr. Wang (King Jingyao), and he’s determined to secure it. Currently, collaborating with me is the only way to gain participation rights. So, Gu Anxi, you must be quite disgusted, right? Because from now on, I’ll be with Professor Bo every day."
After Jiang Chaoge said all that, Gu Anxi nodded with an air of understanding and drawled a long "Ohhh." "Is that so! Together every day, huh? That certainly would be disgusting. What if you seduce my Little Uncle and he can’t control himself? What would happen then? Once the deed is done, it wouldn’t look good for your reputation, Dr. Jiang. And what if you then had a child, and I refused to divorce him? What about the child? Would you abort it, or would it be born illegitimate?"
She clicked her tongue a few times. "TSK TSK TSK. Just thinking about it, your future prospects are rather pitiful."
Jiang Chaoge’s face darkened. After a long moment, she squeezed out, "I disdain being a third party, and I certainly won’t have a child."
Gu Anxi said, "Oh. That’s good then. In that case, I’ll thank Dr. Jiang in advance."
Jiang Chaoge added resentfully, "But I can’t guarantee that *something* won’t happen."
At this, Gu Anxi’s expression as she looked at her became indescribable. "Are you saying my Little Uncle will inexplicably fall madly in love with you, or perhaps that one look from him is enough to get you pregnant?"
She said with immense sympathy, "One of you must be a fool."
After saying this, she pulled out a few paper towels to wipe her hands, then gave a sinister smile. "Ah, I believe I’ve told you before: I despise it when people touch my things. Touch them, and I’ll chop off one of your paws. Also, you look only when I permit it. If I don’t permit it, even an extra glance from you will make me uncomfortable."
Jiang Chaoge was infuriated by her audacity. "Gu Anxi, do you think all the men in Beicheng belong to you?"
"I don’t care about all the men in Beicheng; I only care about *my* man," Gu Anxi said with a sweet smile. "As for that project, who cares who you marry or have children with."
As she spoke, she tossed a small USB drive to Jiang Chaoge. "This is Jack, a collection from my big brother. I edited it a bit; it’s quite something. Consider it a welcome-back-to-Beicheng gift."
Jiang Chaoge caught it, clutching it in her hand, almost exploding with anger!
Does Gu Anxi have nothing better to do than to busy herself with such pointless things all day?
Seeing Jiang Chaoge practically fuming, Gu Anxi shrugged and casually walked out. After a moment, she turned back and said kindly, "Forgot to tell you, my Big Brother Jack is also in their private room. We’ll be leaving soon. It’s a great opportunity, Dr. Jiang."
Although Jiang Chaoge could tell Gu Anxi was dining here, she hadn’t realized it was with King Jingyao.
What? Gu Anxi and Bo Xichen are married, yet she’s still so close with King Jingyao?
She looked at Gu Anxi suspiciously. "Do you and King Jingyao have some sort of ambiguous relationship?"
The Little Sweetie replied with a perfectly infuriating smile, "Why don’t you ask me that question again when you become Mrs. Wang!"
Jiang Chaoge stated coldly, "I will."
She had always believed King Jingyao was a man driven by profit, skilled at weighing pros and cons. He might not have thought much of her back then, but today’s Jiang Chaoge was different. She was bringing a massive project, enough to make King Jingyao’s heart stir and ultimately accept her.
Of course, to Jiang Chaoge, King Jingyao was merely a potential powerful ally. She now possessed sufficient ambition. She had convinced the head of the American Wall Laboratory; that project was now in her hands. Without her, King Jingyao had no way to access it.
Seeing Jiang Chaoge so certain, Gu Anxi thought, She really is making life hard for herself. With her hands in her pockets, Gu Anxi slowly walked away.
When she reached the restroom entrance, she saw her Little Uncle. He had been leaning there for who knows how long.
The Little Sweetie stammered a question. He smiled. "I happened to overhear a few things, such as..."
Her face flushed red. She hugged his waist, whining playfully, "You’re not allowed to say any more!"
He lowered his head and gently stroked her small head. "You’ll need to be punished when we get back, hmm?"
After saying that, perhaps genuinely having had a bit too much to drink, he kissed her forehead and, half-carrying, half-supporting her, led her away.
Jiang Chaoge stood there, watching him—the man she had admired for so many years. Yet, he acted as if he hadn’t seen her at all. But she knew. He had definitely seen her; he just chose to ignore her...
Jiang Chaoge clenched her fists and tilted her head up slightly. It doesn’t matter. If she and King Jingyao succeed, all these people will have to defer to her in the future.
She walked out and, after some inquiries, found out which private room King Jingyao was in. Of course, she couldn’t just walk in easily. Word reached Wang Jingchuan...
