Campus Ace Girl-Chapter 384 - 385: Tonight, the kiddo will definitely shine brightly!
Early in the morning, Gu Mingzhu went to Beicheng University and received many congratulations.
She was quite modest. "It’s just an invitation."
Her classmates were envious. "Mingzhu, it’s Disney! It’s normal for one of their films to gross tens of billions worldwide."
Gu Mingzhu smiled. "I’m trying to secure the lead female voiceover role."
Given that Chu Ci was doing the male lead’s voice, Tang Yuan had suggested Gu Mingzhu take on the female lead’s voice. Tang Yuan was also already devising ways for Director Nie to introduce her to Disney’s director that evening.
Gu Mingzhu had some confidence. She had studied Chinese literature since she was young, and her English was quite fluent. If ’Pain of Youth’ became a hit, and she subsequently voiced a character for a Disney film, she would be far ahead of her peers.
The four great families of Beicheng also craved recognition and success; commercial strength was vital.
No matter how skilled Gu Anxi was at car racing or chemistry, it couldn’t compare to the prestige of global cinema. To mingle in upper-class circles, one still needed connections to the arts.
Of course, Gu Anxi’s paintings were quite good, but Gu Mingzhu’s perfume brand was also very successful.
Gu Mingzhu felt a little smug. Hearing that Gu Anxi hadn’t attended school, she became even more convinced that her career was the top priority.
「Meanwhile, in the conference hall of the Beicheng Yunding Hotel」
A signing ceremony was underway.
The president of Disney Asia Pacific was personally there for the signing. Gu Anxi, introduced by Bo Jin, sat across the table from him.
President Robert was somewhat surprised. Such a young lady, he thought, and remarkably stunning.
He attempted to communicate in halting Chinese, but Gu Anxi responded directly in fluent French.
Since Mr. Robert was French by birth, he was even more surprised. "Your French is excellent," he remarked.
He then discussed the contract details with Gu Anxi. Despite her youth and speaking in a non-native language, Gu Anxi’s words were gentle yet firm.
He greatly admired her!
Bo Jin, meanwhile, had a constant smile playing on her lips, looking exceptionally proud.
At this point, Mr. Robert asked Bo Jin, "Is she your child?"
He had noticed the obedient and trusting way Gu Anxi looked at Bo Jin, a gaze that could only stem from familial affection.
Bo Jin was taken aback.
Gu Anxi said mischievously, "I’m her niece. My aunt is still single."
Mr. Robert couldn’t help but glance at Bo Jin again. He was a charming, single man in his forties. His wife had unfortunately passed away years ago, and he had not remarried since.
Upon meeting Bo Jin, he found her demeanor quite appealing. He had assumed she was Gu Anxi’s mother but discovered she was still single.
Bo Jin didn’t dwell on it and focused on the contract signing. Her professionalism deeply impressed Mr. Robert; he had great admiration for independent women.
After Gu Anxi completed the signing, Robert smiled. "The gala begins at eight this evening. I will announce the news on Twitter then. AN, I’m pleased to have this collaboration with you."
Gu Anxi shook his hand, then left with Bo Jin.
Instead of returning to Si Garden, they went directly to the Yunding Hotel’s penthouse suite—the same one Wang Keru had stayed in before.
Bo Jin handled everything. She made Gu Anxi nap at noon and arranged for a styling team to come in the afternoon.
As Gu Anxi sat having her makeup done, she whispered, "Auntie, let’s keep it simple."
Bo Jin patted her shoulder and smiled. "How can we keep it simple? You know how much attention Disney films receive, and the fierce competition and underhanded tactics prevalent in the entertainment industry. If we’re going out there, we need to be the most dazzling one."
Bo Jin was no pushover. She had heard about Tang Yuan’s scheme to snag the Disney female lead voiceover role. Well, with Bo Jin in charge, Tang Yuan wouldn’t get her wish. The comic was drawn by her darling Anxi; how could she let someone else benefit from it?
She had already requested that Mr. Robert let Gu Anxi handle both the English and Chinese voiceovers for Ms. Bunny. Initially, Mr. Robert had been hesitant due to the language barrier, but he was already wavering.
Just a little more convincing was needed! Therefore, her darling Anxi must shine brilliantly tonight!
Bo Jin had prepared a classic black Chanel dress for her. Her hair was simply blow-dried and left in its natural style, adorned with exquisite pearl earrings.
When her look was complete, the stylists were astonished. Absolutely stunning! Words like ’beautiful’ or ’pretty’ couldn’t capture it; she was simply breathtaking. She would be the most radiant person in any crowd, dazzling even among celebrities.
Bo Jin had also invited Chen Shu to take a set of pictures of Gu Anxi, to be published at exactly eight o’clock on the digital edition of ’Jia Ren’. Chen Shu was incredibly grateful for this.
She knew this was major news for tonight. Accompanied by these exclusive photos, her own status would be further cemented, and her prestige would rise to the highest in her field!
After Chen Shu finished the shoot, she looked at the photos again and again, completely satisfied.
If Gu Anxi decided to enter the fashion industry, she would be truly phenomenal, Chen Shu thought. Her ability to carry fashion would outshine every other female celebrity.
Just then, Bo Xichen finished work early and came over. Chen Shu, ever astute, immediately pulled him over to take a few photos with Gu Anxi. They looked perfectly matched.
Chen Shu left, content, to attend to her own matters.
Bo Xichen finally had time to appreciate Gu Anxi’s appearance. "You look beautiful," he said.
With Bo Jin present, Gu Anxi was too shy to act coquettish, so she just leaned against him.
Just then, Bo Jin’s phone rang. It was Mr. Robert, inviting her for coffee. Bo Jin hadn’t intended to, but thinking it would give the young couple some time alone, she agreed.
She left, and Bo Xichen escorted his aunt to the coffee shop before returning.
Gu Anxi was lounging on the sofa playing with her phone when Bo Xichen scooped her up.
"Young Uncle," she said, sitting obediently and wrapping her arms around his neck, looking exceptionally well-behaved.
Bo Xichen’s voice was a bit husky. "What am I going to do, Anxi? I almost don’t want to let you go out!"
It was rare for him to feel this way. Even when he sensed his second uncle harbored feelings for her, or knew Fang Ming also liked her, he had managed to bide his time and control his impulses. But seeing her like this, ready to go out...
Bo Xichen murmured, "Gu Anxi, I’m actually feeling a little jealous."
She understood him somewhat. He wasn’t indifferent; rather, he trusted her and didn’t want to restrict her. If he were to confine her, to keep her locked away for his eyes only, she wouldn’t be the Gu Anxi he loved!
In this tender and emotional moment, she hugged him, her voice laced with a charming sweetness as she said, "Young Uncle, I only like you."
He chuckled.
Actually, she had always known. She knew about his second uncle’s feelings but simply pretended not to. What a sweet little charmer!
Bo Xichen did nothing more than hold her as they scrolled through their phones, chatting occasionally. After all, she had already changed and had her makeup done; anything more would have been inappropriate.
「Elsewhere in the hotel」
Bo Jin was chatting with Mr. Robert about work when Tang Yuan arrived early to scout the venue. Tang Yuan immediately noticed Bo Jin having coffee with a French man.
