Campus Ace Girl-Chapter 385 - 386: Awesome! Surprise, isn’t it unexpected?
Tang Yuan was somewhat surprised. Had Bo Jin found a foreign boyfriend? After the last incident, Tang Yuan had developed quite a negative opinion of Bo Jin. She felt that Bo Jin not only refused to help but also completely sided with Gu Anxi, disregarding their many years of friendship. Bo Jin had always known that Gu Anxi’s boss was An Pu, yet she had never disclosed it. That was a real betrayal of trust.
Tang Yuan approached her now with deliberate intent. "Bo Jin, is this your new boyfriend?"
Bo Jin caught sight of Tang Yuan and smiled faintly. "He’s a business partner. Would you like to join us for a cup of coffee?" She then addressed Robert in French, "Would you mind if this beautiful lady joined us?"
Robert was captivated by Bo Jin, finding her intellectual and cultured, as well as dedicated to her work. Naturally, he wouldn’t object to her small request and smiled lightly. "Of course, I don’t mind."
However, Tang Yuan had no interest in having coffee with them. She said deliberately, "Bo Jin, you should be careful when you’re dating. Some foreigners like to pretend to be very decent, when in fact, they only come to our country because they couldn’t make a living abroad."
Bo Jin’s voice turned colder. "Thank you for your reminder, Mrs. Gu."
Tang Yuan no longer cared about her friendship with Bo Jin, so she simply went to another table to wait for Director Nie.
Many famous domestic directors and celebrities would be attending this cocktail party. Even those with Director Nie’s status had suspended their filming to rush over, which showed what a lucrative opportunity Disney represented.
Bo Jin brushed off the remark with a light laugh, while Mr. Robert coughed lightly and, unexpectedly, said in Chinese, "Do I... have a... decent job?"
Bo Jin was slightly taken aback.
Mr. Robert smiled enchantingly. "I never play around with women. If I pursue someone, it will always be serious."
Bo Jin gently stirred her coffee and said softly, "My mother once said that if I found a foreigner, she would break my legs."
Mr. Robert found this very amusing and insisted on meeting the "old lady."
Bo Jin said awkwardly, "She has passed away. I live with my elder brother and his wife." She added, "AN is my nephew’s girlfriend. I raised her as if she were my own child."
Robert nodded understandingly, and at this point, he felt an even stronger sense of tender protectiveness towards Bo Jin. He had just frantically made some inquiries and confirmed that this beautiful lady had never been in a relationship. She was completely pure and flawless. This made him respect her even more, and he pursued her with greater caution, fearing he might offend her.
Tang Yuan was unaware of this. She intended to get acquainted with Mr. Robert through Director Nie, so when Director Nie arrived later, she discreetly beckoned him over.
However, as Director Nie passed Robert’s table, he recognized the distinguished President of Disney’s Asia-Pacific Region. He greeted him respectfully, and Robert merely nodded in response.
Tang Yuan was stunned. When Director Nie reached her table, she asked him in a low voice, "Who is that man?"
Director Nie was somewhat surprised. "He’s the President of Disney’s Asia-Pacific Region!"
Tang Yuan was completely dumbstruck. That foreigner was the Disney President? And he was pursuing Bo Jin? Tang Yuan knew her earlier words had been impolite, but she had never expected Bo Jin to be connected with such an important figure. The thought of having to humble herself and speak kindly now... Bo Jin might not even pay her any mind!
However, it didn’t matter, she thought; that foreigner wouldn’t understand Chinese. She could still try to get close to him and get to know Mr. Robert in the process.
Seeing that Bo Jin was about to leave, Tang Yuan hurriedly approached her. "Bo Jin, how about grabbing a quick bite together later?"
Bo Jin said calmly, "No need, I have other matters to attend to."
Tang Yuan added, "Consider it my blessing."
Bo Jin guessed this must be Director Nie’s doing, and her voice became even more distant. "You’re overthinking things. It’s purely business."
She bid Mr. Robert farewell and left. Tang Yuan couldn’t stop her. Remembering Mr. Robert was still there, she quickly turned to him and said in English, "Bo Jin is a very good friend of mine."
Mr. Robert, however, merely smiled faintly. "Madam, not every foreign man is a womanizer." After saying that, he courteously nodded his head and also left.
Tang Yuan was stunned again. He actually spoke Chinese!
Director Nie came over and sighed. "It seems you’ve offended him, haven’t you?"
Tang Yuan and he were old acquaintances. She pursed her lips before sitting down to speak. "I truly didn’t expect Bo Jin to be this capable. I underestimated her in the past."
Director Nie responded, "The Bo Family has deep connections. It’s not surprising that they can get in touch with Disney executives. I just don’t know what they’re discussing."
Tang Yuan frowned. "Surely Bo Jin isn’t trying to push Gu Anxi’s novel, ’Da Hui’, now that Mr. Robert is in the country!" She then shook her head. "But they will definitely not want it. Disney has always focused on stories about Chinese princesses. Why would they make a story about a wolf and a rabbit?"
Director Nie nodded. "The story Disney is signing this time is being kept very confidential, but it will be revealed tonight. I’ll try to introduce Mingzhu to the director tonight. As for Mr. Robert, you should probably keep a low profile around him for now."
Regret gnawed at Tang Yuan, but the mistakes had been made, and there was no turning back. For Mingzhu’s future, she would have to apologize to Bo Jin, especially since Bo Jin was now connected to Disney’s top executives.
Meanwhile, Bo Jin returned to her suite, thinking about Tang Yuan’s character, a chill settling in her heart. More than anything, she felt indignant on Gu Anxi’s behalf— What kind of mother was that, focused solely on Gu Mingzhu and herself, without a shred of genuine concern for Gu Anxi! At that moment, her heart ached even more for her precious girl.
When Bo Qing returned, Bo Xichen had already ordered room service, and the meal was delivered directly to their suite’s dining area. The three of them ate together.
At seven-thirty, the stylist came over again to touch up their makeup.
Bo Jin changed into an ink-wash style qipao, adorned with a simple pearl necklace, looking dignified and graceful. Bo Xichen wore a white button-down shirt with a suit, striking a balance between casual and formal, and he and Gu Anxi made a striking pair.
At nearly eight o’clock, they arrived punctually at the banquet hall on the second floor, instantly attracting everyone’s attention.
Mr. Robert had already arrived. As Bo Jin approached, he took her hand and lightly kissed its back—
Bo Xichen looked at Gu Anxi.
The little darling whispered, "Mmm... it looks like he’s pursuing Auntie."
Bo Xichen also had a rather good impression of Robert. The man was good-looking, successful in his career, and of a suitable age. However, no one in the Bo family had ever married a foreigner; this was an unwritten rule. But he wouldn’t interfere in the elders’ affairs; such matters were still for his father to decide.
Bo Xichen handed Gu Anxi a glass of red wine. "Don’t mention this at home yet. Also, drink less... you’ll get drunk."
She nodded obediently and stayed by his side.
Although they didn’t mingle, their striking appearances had already drawn many gazes.
Everyone in Beicheng knew Bo Xichen, and Gu Anxi had also made numerous public appearances. Yet, no one was quite sure of her status or reason for attending this particular cocktail party.
