Campus Ace Girl-Chapter 381 - 382 - WOC! Fang Ming Undermines Gu Anxi’s Position
When school let out at dusk, someone saw Fang Ming looking for Gu Anxi again, right there in the stands by the sports field.
Everyone understood: Fang Ming still hadn’t forgotten Gu Anxi!
With many eyes watching, Fang Ming tossed his backpack into Wang Qin’s arms, "Hold this for me."
Gu Anxi raised an eyebrow. Looking from one to the other, she sensed something unusual in the air.
Hundreds of people on the sports field and in the stands were also watching.
Fang Ming draped his arm around Gu Anxi’s shoulder, like they were best buddies, "Let’s go shoot some hoops."
Gu Anxi went with him, just like a good buddy off to play ball.
No one could understand what was happening!
Fang Ming was pursuing Gu Anxi. Gu Anxi had a boyfriend and treated Fang Ming like a brother. Meanwhile, Fang Ming’s backpack was with Wang Qin, and they seemed incredibly familiar with each other.
There was definitely something fishy going on!
With Fang Ming’s arm slung around her shoulder, Gu Anxi chuckled. "Wang Qin’s lips look a bit swollen today, oh?"
"That was me," Fang Ming admitted bluntly.
Gu Anxi was stunned. After a moment, she playfully slapped his arm. "Wow, that was fast! Let’s grab some hot pot after the game."
Fang Ming readily agreed.
After the game, the onlookers were even more bewildered. The school heartthrob, Fang Ming, and the former campus belle, Gu Anxi, were still linking arms. Then, up in the stands, Wang Qin, holding Fang Ming’s bag, seemed to fall right into Yan Ming’s arms.
The whole campus erupted—HOLY CRAP!
Fang Ming moved so fast! He actually poached someone close to Gu Anxi!
Is this a case of ’if I can’t be your woman, I’ll steal someone you’re close to’?
This is too wild!
What a plot twist!
They’re so shippable!
The entire audience was dumbfounded.
Fang Ming, however, calmly strolled past everyone with his new little girlfriend. Wang Qin kept her head down, looking quite embarrassed.
Gu Anxi was grinning. Her little pet has a new keeper.
Actually, Fang Ming is pretty decent.
News of this spread like wildfire across Beicheng University. Principal Shen immediately called Old Fang. "Old Fang, your son’s in love!"
Director Fang, on the other end, was very calm. "I know. He brought her home for dinner last night. The young lady seemed a bit hesitant."
Principal Shen was stunned. Fang Ming is the campus heartthrob! He has good grades and a good family background. How could Wang Qin be hesitant?
Meanwhile, Director Fang hung up the phone. After some thought, he decided not to tell his wife just yet.
He could tell Fang Ming was serious; otherwise, he wouldn’t have brought her home so readily.
He’d met Wang Qin. Though her looks were average, her personality was quite endearing. His son had a bit of a chauvinistic streak, so they might actually be a good match.
That evening, Gu Anxi treated Fang Ming and Wang Qin to dinner. Afterward, she secretly texted Little Li: "Wang Qin is dating Director Fang’s son."
Little Li was ecstatic! Mrs. Li was also delighted. Even though Wang Qin was their goddaughter, they were thrilled about her prospects for a good marriage. It was a source of pride for them.
Little Li stammered his thanks, overwhelmed with emotion.
Gu Anxi said gently, "Little Li, you’ll be transferred to the main bureau in the latter half of the year. Bring Wang Qin’s grandmother to Beicheng too. Oh, and Wang Qin bought a house."
Wang Qin had opened a Weibo account and, using Da Hui’s manuscripts, had earned a considerable amount of money, enough to buy a three-bedroom apartment.
Little Li was dumbfounded.
Wang Qin bought a house?
That must have cost a fortune!
After hanging up, Bureau Chief Li said to his wife, "See? Our decision back then was the right one! This ’investment’ really paid off!"
Mrs. Li couldn’t help but nod. "That was your bold move!"
She thought about her husband’s upcoming promotion and Wang Qin’s bright future with Gu Anxi looking out for her. A deep sense of contentment filled her.
Little Li then cautioned his wife, "When we move to Beicheng, we must do our best not to trouble Chairman Gu. I need to continue working diligently so I don’t embarrass her."
Mrs. Li made a heart gesture with her hands. "Exactly! Work hard and build a successful career. We can’t let people say Wang Qin is marrying up and isn’t worthy of the Fang family."
Little Li sighed. "Chairman Gu truly treats Wang Qin exceptionally well. She pampers her a lot!"
Mrs. Li nodded. "Yes, exceptionally pampered. Anxi might seem aloof, but she’s actually very astute and considerate. Look how she thinks of you too, Little Li! She remembered you straight away."
Facing his wife’s teasing, Little Li said modestly, "I must continue to work hard to repay Chairman Gu’s kindness."
"Pah!" Mrs. Li glared at him. "Enough with the officialese at home! Let me tell you, you’re responsible for Wang Qin’s future. You mustn’t let that child suffer. She contributed significantly to where you are today."
Little Li quickly agreed, "Naturally! I cherish her just as much as you do."
Only then was Mrs. Li satisfied.
While joy and excitement filled the air for everyone involved, Gu Mingzhu was thoroughly displeased.
She could hardly believe it! Fang Ming actually chose a country bumpkin!
Even if he didn’t like her, even if he liked Gu Anxi... he shouldn’t have stooped to choosing a bumpkin!
Losing to Gu Anxi might have been understandable, but losing to Wang Qin? For Princess Gu, this was an unbearable blow.
How am I inferior to that bumpkin?
She has no talent, no looks, no family background... nothing at all!
Gu Mingzhu couldn’t swallow her pride. People at Beicheng University were already subtly mocking her, saying she was inferior even to Gu Anxi’s "little pet" from Qingcheng.
The following day at noon, Fang Ming and Wang Qin were having lunch together, and Gu Anxi was with them.
The combination was truly perplexing.
However, it was obvious that Fang Ming and Gu Anxi were like buddies, and Wang Qin was his girlfriend.
Because Wang Qin sat beside him, and Fang Ming kept one hand on her waist even while eating, as if afraid others wouldn’t know she was his.
The students of Beicheng University were completely won over—So this is possible!
And the three of them get along incredibly well!
Wang Qin’s face remained slightly flushed. She didn’t dare to speak, keeping her head down and focusing on her food.
Fang Ming would glance at her occasionally, a faint smile playing on his lips, as he discussed computer-related topics with Gu Anxi.
Wang Qin didn’t understand their conversation, so she just sat quietly beside him. Fang Ming would occasionally stroke her hair.
Quite amusing, Fang Ming thought.
After lunch, Gu Anxi tactfully excused herself to find a place for a nap. Fang Ming then took Wang Qin to a small grove, presumably for some romantic time under the moon and flowers. On their way, they encountered Gu Mingzhu.
"Fang Ming, I want to talk to you," Gu Mingzhu said, biting her lip.
Fang Ming kept his arm around Wang Qin, holding the small girl snugly in his embrace, effectively pinning her there.
Wang Qin whispered, "Should I give you two some privacy?"
"Privacy for what?" Fang Ming retorted, annoyed. "It’s not like we’re discussing state secrets. There’s no need for you to go anywhere."
He tapped her head lightly, and she fell silent.
Gu Mingzhu had intended to speak with him privately, to promise that she was willing to maintain... a sort of boyfriend-girlfriend relationship with him, though not one serious enough to meet the parents.
But now, a private conversation seemed out of the question. So, she decided to be direct. "Fang Ming, will you be my boyfriend?"
Any fool would know how to choose, right? she thought.
I’m the jewel of the Gu family, and this bumpkin is a nobody. Fang Ming comes from a good family; of course, he’ll weigh the pros and cons.
