Campus Ace Girl-Chapter 446 - 447: Calculate the sibling bond between me and Anxi
Gu Anxi looked at him.
Under the hospital’s bright light, Wang Jingyao had a certain calm and cold nobility to his demeanor, but he was generally genial.
She walked over and stood next to him.
Wang Jingyao gave a slight smile. "The old man’s condition has basically stabilized now, thanks to you!"
He pulled something out of his pocket. "Here’s your reward."
An icy object appeared in Gu Anxi’s palm—the same item he had bought for a nine-figure sum last time, now gifted to her.
Gu Anxi looked at it silently, without making a sound.
The ward was also very quiet.
However, they were not alone; Old Wang was there too.
Old Wang was awake, hidden in bed, listening.
What is my middle-aged son doing? Is he deceiving the young girl’s feelings?
His old eyes were wide, and his breathing was quiet, afraid to miss a word.
I thought my son was already past his prime, having shown no interest in women for many years. Yet now he’s moved by Anxi, a woman a full two zodiac cycles younger than him! Tsk, tsk, tsk. Men are indeed all the same; they always like young girls.
As if sensing something, Wang Jingyao glanced towards the hospital bed, then smiled. "Don’t overthink it; this is from the old lady."
He continued, "The old lady plans to take you into the family. From now on... if you need anything, you can contact me directly."
Instead of giving her his business card, he took her phone, input his own number, and said, "I’ll answer personally."
The Secretary-General happened to walk by and overheard from the doorway, surprised.
Even some distant relatives of the Wang Family had to go through the Secretariat to reach Mr. Wang. What’s happening now? As Wang Jingyao’s trusted aide, he was adept at deciphering his intentions—nine times out of ten, he was correct—and instantly understood. This wasn’t for the old lady’s sake at all; it was clearly personal. However, he also knew that a man of Mr. Wang’s stature would exercise restraint and not cross boundaries.
The Secretary-General quietly excused himself.
Gu Anxi looked at the phone in her hand. "Alright, thank you."
Wang Jingyao looked at her for a long moment before saying, "It’s better if the old lady adopts you as her goddaughter. You can call me ’Brother’ from now on."
He gave a faint smile, seemingly wanting to touch her hair, but then thought better of it and refrained.
When he walked out and the door closed behind him, his expression was as dark as deep water.
The Secretary-General approached cautiously. "Mr. Wang."
"You saw what happened just now?" Wang Jingyao pursed his lips. "You know what can be said and what cannot, don’t you?"
The Secretary-General smiled. "Everyone knows that Mr. Wang is mentoring Dr. Gu, treating her as a junior."
Wang Jingyao sighed. "It can only be this way. If others knew my thoughts, it wouldn’t be good for her. She still lives with the Bo Family, after all. My status... Jingchuan, at this moment, I wish I could trade all this power for twenty years of youth. Then I could act without regard for consequences, couldn’t I?"
The Secretary-General agreed, "You hold a high and esteemed position, with immense responsibilities. Matters of the heart..."
"I yearn for them too, Jingchuan. I’m not a machine; how could I not?" Wang Jingyao’s handsome face bore a thin smile. "It’s just that after all these decades, I’ve long forgotten what it feels like for my heart to be moved."
His former wife, a lady from a renowned family, was... somewhat uninteresting. Their relationship was neither good nor bad. He never experienced that feeling of wanting to cherish someone in his heart. However, her family background, appearance, and education were all top-notch; other things weren’t so important. After she passed away, he had intended to find someone similar—no need for emotional attachment, just someone suitable to stand by his side. But after searching for a long time, he never found anyone comparable to his late wife. Actually, Jiang Chaoge was suitable, but she was a bit too ambitious and eager for success, which is a major taboo. He rejected her without a second thought. Who would have known he would develop different feelings for another young girl? Fortunately, he had cultivated considerable self-discipline over the years. If it were ten years ago, he probably wouldn’t have let her go so easily!
Actually, Secretary Wang Jingchuan was also a bit puzzled. With Mr. Wang’s power, obtaining Dr. Gu—while perhaps not effortless—should be achievable nine times out of ten. Although the old lady might not approve of a romantic relationship, she liked Dr. Gu, so future interactions wouldn’t be problematic. The Bo Family would be the only slight complication... Yet, Mr. Wang chose to disregard these feelings of his. However, the more willing one is to let go, the more it often signifies... deeper contemplation.
Wang Jingyao, however, was unwilling to speak further and walked away slowly.
Only when they were seated in the car did Secretary Wang Jingchuan ask softly, "Would you like to... rest elsewhere?" 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦
Not having a woman by his side didn’t mean there were no other women available...
Wang Jingyao had no such inclination, primarily because those women were not to his liking. So he said flatly, "No need. Let’s go straight back. Starting tomorrow, you come and check on the old man in the morning and evening, then report to me... Oh, and tell the old lady I’m not prepared to be a father yet. Adopting her as a goddaughter is fine."
As he gave these instructions in a calm voice, Secretary Wang Jingchuan understood that this child from the Bo Family had truly earned Wang Jingyao’s special regard.
He also felt it was a bit of a pity. Mr. Wang had never invested such thought in a girl before. Even with Jiang Chaoge, it was just some light, almost non-existent flirting, as one might with any ordinary woman; he had barely mentioned her to him in private, not even half a sentence.
He acknowledged each point, knowing that Dr. Gu was now someone cherished in Mr. Wang’s heart, someone he absolutely wouldn’t dare to slight in the future.
「The next morning」
Secretary Wang Jingchuan arrived early to pay his respects.
After the old lady completed her morning routine and was ready to see people, Wang Jingchuan relayed Wang Jingyao’s message.
The old lady was silent for a long moment, then smiled. "He’s being quite thoughtful; it’s rare for him to remember such things. Alright, release the news. Say that I’m going to adopt that child from the Bo Family as my goddaughter. Have her call Jingyao ’Brother’ from now on."
Secretary Wang Jingchuan, having accomplished his task, was delighted. "Understood."
He turned and left, though he wasn’t in a rush to act on it immediately. He planned to wait until the day Old Wang was discharged from the hospital to make it a double celebration.
「At four that afternoon」
Downstairs, in the car, Wang Jingyao, who was already seated, said casually, "I have half an hour free at four this afternoon. Tell Gu Yuanshan to come over. I have something to ask him."
Secretary Wang Jingchuan was suddenly bewildered. What could he possibly want to ask?
He couldn’t help regretting his loose tongue the other day. Wang Jingyao glanced at him. "What are you thinking about? It’s just a casual inquiry."
Secretary Wang Jingchuan said no more. Gu Yuanshan arrived punctually at the office.
His legs were trembling. This man’s power is overwhelming, and his methods are formidable. Even though I’ve met him several times, I’m still nervous.
Secretary Wang Jingchuan smiled. "It’s just some everyday conversation, Mr. Gu. No need to be nervous."
Gu Yuanshan wiped his forehead. "Not nervous, not nervous at all."
Once inside, he was indeed offered a seat.
Wang Jingyao smiled faintly. "I called you here today because the old lady wishes to adopt a goddaughter. I want you to divine the fraternal affinity between this girl and myself."
