Campus Ace Girl-Chapter 391 - 392 Behave, don’t cry... behave...

After Bo Jin confirmed her relationship, she wasn’t in a hurry to marry. The Disney President greatly valued her purity and was very disciplined. If they went on a date, he would make sure to send her back home before 10 p.m. This attitude greatly satisfied Bo Nianyao, and Mrs. Bo was overjoyed.

In Beicheng, who would dare say Bo Jin hadn’t married well?

In the blink of an eye, the Gu family’s banquet was about to begin. It was rumored that this time, not only would the four great families attend, but also many other prominent figures from Beicheng, making for a grand and influential event.

Gu Mingzhu also enjoyed some fame at Beicheng University, though she couldn’t compare to Gu Anxi. After all, Gu Anxi’s *Da Hui* had been signed by Disney for 500 million. Once it was broadcast globally, it would bring her widespread fame.

Although Gu Mingzhu was jealous, she maintained her composure. Director Nie had said that *Pain of Youth* would be released globally simultaneously, and if such an art film became popular overseas, there would be no concerns about its box office performance.

Director Nie was very dedicated to this film, which pleased Tang Yuan greatly. However, she had also invested considerable effort in Director Nie. Mingzhu had also striven to do her best, and now they were merely awaiting the outcome.

Gu Mingzhu did feel a little proud. After all, she was the only daughter of the Gu family, a fact that gave her an advantage over Gu Anxi. At noon, she and a few other girls went to a small grove and rested on a bench.

From under the large trees behind them, some strange sounds could be heard... The girls paid little heed, as many courting students from Beicheng University favored this spot.

However, the person behind them was none other than Fang Ming. He was cupping his ’little pet’s’ face, teasing her intensely for a moment. His breathing was ragged as he said, "Go ask for leave in a bit and come with me to the Gu family banquet."

Wang Qin whispered that she wouldn’t go.

Fang Ming grew impatient. "My parents are going too, and they might introduce a girl to me. Are you sure you won’t go?"

His ’little pet,’ mustering what little courage she possessed, replied in an incredibly soft voice, "Your mom doesn’t like me!"

"But I like you!" Fang Ming’s voice was laced with exasperation. He then resumed his teasing, caressing her face. "Are you coming with me or not?" he pressed. "How about now... are you still not coming? I’ll protect you... Be good, don’t cry... Shhh, be good..."

...

Gu Mingzhu sat there as if struck by lightning; they had all heard it. That was Fang Ming.

She had always assumed Fang Ming was merely toying with Wang Qin. Who would have guessed he was actually serious, using such a gentle tone to coax her and even intending to take her to the banquet? The girls beside her didn’t dare make a sound, afraid of angering her.

Before Gu Anxi and Wang Qin had appeared on the scene, Fang Ming had been like something in Gu Mingzhu’s grasp, hers for the taking whenever she pleased. But now Fang Ming seemed quite serious, even considering their future...

Gu Mingzhu laughed reservedly. "Let’s go."

As soon as she left, her followers trailed after her.

Wang Qin looked up and saw them. Feeling shy, she stammered, "Fang... Ming, let me go."

Fang Ming merely glanced at them, then said gruffly, "We’re dating. It’s none of their business. Let them watch if they want."

He found a certain amusement in his cycle of teasing her until she cried, then comforting her.

In the end, he finally convinced Wang Qin to attend the banquet with him...

The ’encircling feast’ of the four great families was, to put it plainly, a high-society gathering. It involved a trip to a famous suburban resort villa for food, drinks, and entertainment. It also served significantly as an opportunity for matchmaking for their children.

This time, the Gu family had expanded the guest list, and those able to attend felt honored, each eager to make a good impression.

The Bo family, in contrast, maintained their usual composure, not placing too much importance on it. Bo Nianyao would only make brief appearances. Bo Xichen also had many commitments and was unlikely to be there every day. Bo Jin was preoccupied with her romance and had gone to Korea with Mr. Robert.

This left Mrs. Bo and Gu Anxi as the ones who could potentially stay there for the entire week. Gu Anxi not only went herself but also brought Zhou Yunchen and Zhang Niuniu along.

Zhou Yunchen leaned back in his office chair, smoking a cigarette. "I don’t think I’ll go!"

Gu Anxi sat on the desk, glancing at him. "Your old classmate is organizing it; aren’t you going to show up to support him?" She mimicked Zhou Yunchen’s tone, "Oh! Congwen, you’re organizing this? How could I possibly not come?"

Zhou Yunchen was taken aback, then made a playful grab at her. "You’re making fun of me now, are you?"

Gu Anxi dodged and then bent over, overcome with laughter...

Zhou Yunchen looked slightly sheepish. He couldn’t truly get stern with a young girl, so he said, half exasperated and half amused, "I was just pulling his leg!"

"I know!" Gu Anxi said with a smile.

Later that evening, when she was alone with Bo Xichen, she leaned close to his ear and whispered the story to him.

Bo Xichen patted her lightly. "Stop your mischief."

Gu Anxi yelped and hugged his neck.

Bo Xichen whispered, "By the way, have you heard from Jack?"

Gu Anxi whispered, "There was some trouble at his home, so he returned to England. If the issue isn’t major, he’ll return to Beicheng in three days. After all, he highly values this research and development project."

Gu Anxi’s expression turned slightly more serious. "Uncle, this time..."

"Someone intends to use this opportunity to undermine the Bo family and, incidentally, profit from a national crisis," Bo Xichen said softly. "Even if it takes all the Bo family’s resources, we must resolve this matter."

Gu Anxi rested her head on his shoulder. "I’ll do my best too, Uncle."

His heart felt full, yet predominantly tender.

At first, he had just felt he’d met a compatible soul, the simple attraction a man feels for a woman. But over time, Anxi seemed as if she were made for him. Their values aligned, and they relied on each other. She was even stronger than he had imagined; his desire to protect her often found no outlet.

A burning warmth filled his heart, and he pressed her into his embrace.

Gu Anxi looked up as if to speak, but seeing her uncle’s seemingly enraptured expression, she remained silent, obediently nestling in his embrace, her small hand idly tracing patterns on his shirt.

He noticed, looking down. "Anxi?"

She didn’t make a sound, only hugging his waist tighter...

After a moment, she murmured, "Uncle, I think this matter is related to Dad’s car accident and also to Jing."

Bo Xichen acknowledged with a low hum; a man as intelligent as him had naturally guessed it. His father, Bo Nianyao, had likely guessed it too.

A moment later, he said softly, "Regarding Qingcheng, Bi Shui Yun Tian..."

He had heard that the chemical expert engaged by the Jiang Family had already made initial breakthroughs in the method of extracting Jing!

Gu Anxi sat up a bit straighter, chuckling. "Bi Shui Yun Tian is just Bi Shui Yun Tian for now. They’ll be starting construction on houses there soon, Uncle." 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

Bo Xichen watched her quietly.

Gu Anxi smiled. "Let me take you somewhere."

With that, she slipped out of his embrace and obediently fetched his coat.

It was already 10 p.m. For her to want to go out now, it must be for something important.

Bo Xichen took the coat and went out with her, asking no questions.