Campus Ace Girl-Chapter 452 - 453: This time, I really can’t let her go!
He quietly glanced at King Jingyao, who seemed to be looking nonchalantly at the dancer on stage, appearing not to care much.
That was not actually the case...
A man like King Jingyao could easily tell that Jack had feelings for Gu Anxi, but Gu Anxi was completely oblivious. However, they got along well, and Jack was tactful enough not to upset her.
She really has her ways!!! he thought.
But why does she avoid me like the plague!
Then, he remembered what she had said—
"I’m scared of your power and influence! I’m not worried about myself, but I don’t want those around me to be implicated and shattered because of me!"
Hah, am I really that cruel?
King Jingyao sighed deeply, deciding to leave first.
How infuriating!
Just as he was about to leave, his phone rang—
He glanced at the screen; it was a call from the old lady.
He raised his hand, and the music instantly stopped. He then answered, "Mother, what’s the matter?"
Everyone held their breath, not daring to make a sound.
The old lady said, "Jingyao, quickly come back. Your father seems to be feeling unwell. Oh, and if Anxi is around, bring her too. Your father is throwing a tantrum again, saying he won’t see anyone but Anxi..."
After the old lady grumbled a bit more, King Jingyao chuckled softly, "Father, really... Alright, I’ll bring her over. Things here are pretty much wrapped up."
After ending the call, he initially thought of calling Gu Anxi over himself, but that might seem overly intimate and would likely displease the little one. So, he said in a subdued tone, "The Old Master isn’t feeling well. Jingchuan, could you ask Doctor Gu to come to the hospital with us?"
Secretary Wang nodded, "Yes."
He went over and spoke a few words to Gu Anxi, who didn’t refuse—
With so many people around, she had to give the important figures some face. She wanted to change her clothes, but Secretary Wang told her there wasn’t time, as the old man was very unwell and making quite a fuss.
Gu Anxi gave him a sharp glance, and Secretary Wang dared not say another word.
This young lady is so fierce, he thought.
Gu Anxi decided not to waste any more time and followed King Jingyao out.
This sudden turn of events left everyone somewhat dumbfounded.
King Jingyao had left just like that, without a single word... and Gu Anxi, as the attending physician, had also departed.
Gu Mingzhu gently bit her lip. "Mother, do you think Gu Anxi will try to seize this opportunity..."
Tang Yuan, however, spoke fairly, "No. She and Bo Xichen seem to be very close. Mingzhu, don’t let your imagination run wild. When Mr. Wang remembers you, he will naturally contact you."
Gu Mingzhu nodded.
Sweet thoughts filled her heart. Mr. Wang had asked her to dance, which naturally meant he valued her greatly. Perhaps he would remember her once he was done with his business...
「In the hotel parking lot.」
King Jingyao had long forgotten her, or perhaps, he had never paid her much attention in the first place.
Once they were in the car, King Jingyao instructed Secretary Wang to send Lin Hua home, stating there was no need for her to go to the hospital.
Secretary Wang agreed. After giving instructions to the driver, he left to handle other matters. Only Gu Anxi and King Jingyao remained in the car. Without his secretary, the man of high status had to manage things himself. He made another call to the old lady, asking about the current situation and assuring her he would be there soon.
Later, he handed his phone to Gu Anxi so she could speak with the doctors on the other end, his concern as a son evident in every way.
Gu Anxi exchanged a few words and then hung up.
King Jingyao quietly asked, "Is it a serious problem?"
Gu Anxi shook her head. "We’ll know more once we reach the hospital."
Her expression was somewhat grave.
Old Wang’s condition was just as her younger uncle had predicted: the surgery should not have been performed earlier. Jiang Chaoge, for his own selfish reasons, had advanced it, and now there were complications.
A minor surgical procedure might be required.
Though termed "minor," it was far from insignificant.
「At the hospital.」
Gu Anxi didn’t even have time to change. She threw on a white coat and wheeled Old Wang into the examination room.
King Jingyao and the old lady waited outside. About half an hour later, Gu Anxi emerged.
"Surgery would be best," she said, removing her gloves. To a nearby nurse, she ordered, "Prepare for surgery."
She decisively issued a few more instructions.
The old lady asked, her voice tinged with distress, "Does he really need surgery?"
Before Gu Anxi could respond, King Jingyao put his arm around the old lady’s shoulder, saying, "Let’s listen to the doctor on this."
Gu Anxi nodded and then went to change and scrub in.
Old Wang was scared—the older one gets, the more one fears pain. Gu Anxi personally wheeled him into the operating room, coaxing him gently. He whimpered, wanting her to promise she would perform the surgery herself, and only then did he quiet down.
The old lady sighed, "Anxi really knows how to handle him!"
King Jingyao smiled and told the old lady to go rest while he waited, but the old woman was too anxious to sleep and decided to stay and wait with him.
The wait was long, because this time, there was no live broadcast.
They said it would take two hours, but it was four hours before it finally ended.
It was not Gu Anxi who wheeled the old man out, but Director Hao. Upon seeing King Jingyao, he said, "Doctor Gu gave it her all! Truly..."
He couldn’t continue.
King Jingyao softly asked, "Where is she?"
Director Hao paused for a moment. "She fainted right after the surgery. We can’t wake her."
King Jingyao stared blankly for a moment, then said to the old lady, "I’ll go check on her."
The old lady nodded. "Alright, you go see her."
Director Hao hesitated, then finally said, "I called Professor Bo. He said Dr. Gu had been injured before, and her health has always been poor... She’s probably exhausted from everything lately."
He added, "Mr. Wang, I know you’re an important man, but..."
He didn’t finish his sentence, but King Jingyao understood.
He touched his forehead and chuckled lightly. "Are you implying that they are deeply in love, and I shouldn’t use my power to pressure her? Is that it?"
Director Hao remained silent.
King Jingyao said nothing more. A man of his stature never explained himself.
He entered the operating room, a quiet place filled with the smell of disinfectant. Gu Anxi lay still on a small bed nearby, motionless, as if asleep.
But he knew. No matter how tired someone was, they wouldn’t sleep like this.
He walked over, crouched down, and gazed at her fragile little face. He smiled faintly, gently caressing her cheek. "What kind of person do you take me for?" he murmured. "Am I really that despicable?"
Indeed, he could be. It was just that he couldn’t bear to use such tactics on her.
Alright then. From now on, I’ll keep my distance from her.
King Jingyao lifted her into his arms, walked out, and went straight to a VIP ward. He carefully placed her on the bed. He stayed by her side for a while before personally calling Bo Nianyao to explain the situation.
An hour later, Bo Nianyao and Mrs. Bo arrived. Bo Nianyao chatted with him for a bit while Mrs. Bo personally took care of Gu Anxi.
This must be what she wants to protect, King Jingyao thought.
Even he, he mused, would be willing to grant her this.
