Campus Ace Girl-Chapter 463 - 464: Feel good! Are you feeling particularly disappointed now?
At that, Gu Anxi’s face couldn’t help but flush. "You’re shameless!"
"You don’t like it? Or you don’t want to?" He moved closer to her slowly, his voice dropping lower and lower, filling the air with a seductive aura.
The little coquette lowered her face in embarrassment, clutching the fabric of his shirt, and said softly, "I want to."
Bo Xichen laughed. "Stay with me, okay?"
She responded with an ’ah,’ and then he lifted her up...
...
The next morning, Gu Anxi woke up a bit late. By the time she was awake, Bo Xichen had already dressed and bent down to give her a good morning kiss. "I’m going to the hospital first. If you’re too tired, don’t go to school."
She quietly insisted on going.
He laughed. "Let the driver take you, okay? I’ll finish work early and pick you up."
Gu Anxi pulled on his tie. "I’ll drive myself."
She grumbled a little, then snuggled back under the covers to sneak in some more sleep. Bo Xichen didn’t force her to get up and gently closed the door behind him.
Gu Anxi lazed in bed until ten in the morning before heading out. By the time she reached Beicheng University, it was almost lunchtime.
As she entered the school, the way people looked at her was quite something. This was because Gu Anxi, the prestigious honorary president of Beicheng University, had been deposed. Everyone knew that Gu Anxi had offended the bigshot, King Jingyao, who was very unhappy and furious.
Gu Anxi didn’t care. She got out of the car, lazily carrying her laptop, yawning as she walked.
Ah, men of 29...
When she reached the computer science department, the professor was still lecturing. She chose a seat in the back row, sat down quietly, and worked on a few comic panels for her series on her laptop.
When class ended, Fang Ming came over to invite her to lunch. Gu Anxi packed up her laptop and naturally went along with him. They then waited at the intersection for Wang Qin. The three of them together, it all felt very natural.
Gu Mingzhu stood under a tree, watching them.
A female classmate beside her whispered, "Why isn’t Fang Ming distancing himself from Gu Anxi at this point? With how things are, his father’s directorship won’t last long if he continues like this."
Another person chimed in, "Exactly! Wang Qin’s dad was promoted by Gu Anxi. Now that King Jingyao has dismissed Gu Anxi, isn’t that a slap in the face to Wang Qin’s dad? Their good days are numbered. I bet Fang Ming will break up with Wang Qin soon."
Gu Mingzhu chuckled faintly. "Don’t make wild guesses about things that haven’t happened."
The person said enviously, "Mingzhu, I heard King Jingyao really admires you. Is he coming to your birthday party too?"
Gu Mingzhu flicked her hair and replied nonchalantly, "He should be!"
"WOW! Really? I didn’t believe it when others told me!" The person added, "Mingzhu, Mingzhu, you’re truly amazing! Do you think..."
The rest of the sentence was left unsaid; after all, the person they were discussing wielded too much power.
Gu Mingzhu didn’t say anything, just smiled slightly.
「Beicheng University cafeteria.」
Gu Anxi was eating when her phone rang. She glanced at it; it was King Jingyao.
Gu Anxi answered directly, "I’m eating."
On the other end, the bigshot retorted, clearly irked, "Are you annoyed that I called you?"
Gu Anxi hummed noncommittally, her tone not particularly polite.
King Jingyao paused before speaking, "I didn’t call to check up on you, you little rascal. I..."
"You want to know how I feel after being dismissed, right?" Gu Anxi asked.
The bigshot was pleased. "So, tell me how you’re feeling now. Are you very upset, very down?"
"Not at all!" Gu Anxi said, beaming as she ate. "Xichen is back, and I feel so good I could fly! Of course, Big Brother, you, as a perennially single old man, wouldn’t understand this kind of sweet romance. Right now, not only am I not down, I actually feel quite sorry for you."
She continued wickedly, "After hearing what I just said, aren’t you feeling quite down right now?"
King Jingyao was fuming.
That little devil!
She really had the guts!
She clearly knew he liked her, that he had his eyes on her. For him to act as an older brother figure and willingly wish her well was already a show of great restraint and magnanimity. Yet, she still had to provoke him like this!
King Jingyao said coldly, "Down? My ass!"
"Mind your station!" Gu Anxi kindly reminded him.
King Jingyao said exasperatedly, "I just want to tell you, there’s a card game tonight with some highly respected individuals, including Old Lin. He rarely attends such events. It’s probably because I dismissed you from your position; he’s not pleased and is deliberately trying to give me a hard time."
As he spoke, Gu Anxi listened.
King Jingyao continued, "Those sitting around the table are all elders, and I can’t afford to win against them. I heard you’re really good at Mahjong. How about this: have Xichen bring you over tonight. Play a few rounds, and then you can go home."
Gu Anxi said, "Oh. I see. You don’t dare win their money, you don’t have the skill, and you also need me to show up to appease Old Lin. So, you’re not inviting me to play; you’re begging me to help you!"
She paused. "It seems you just relieved me of my duties. Why should I help you? No, I’m not going!"
King Jingyao was even more furious. "You made a fool of everyone yesterday, and now you think you’re in the right?"
Gu Anxi said honestly, "Yesterday was yesterday. Today is today. Besides, I’ve already paid the price."
"Price, my ass!" King Jingyao, even in front of her, didn’t bother to hide his crudeness, likely due to his anger.
Gu Anxi smiled sweetly. "I don’t have money for cards. I hear you guys play for high stakes."
"If you lose, it’s on me," King Jingyao added, still irritated. "I’ll have Jingchuan send you a check."
Only then did Gu Anxi reluctantly agree. "Alright, I’ll come over at eight tonight."
Still worried, he added, "It’s quite a big gathering, with many elders present. It’ll be a good chance for you to meet them."
Gu Anxi hummed in acknowledgment and hung up the phone.
As soon as she hung up, Wang Qin looked at her, her eyes sparkling. "Anxi, are you going to play cards again?"
Gu Anxi nodded. "Yes, after school."
She figured the four major families would likely be there too. So, after some thought, she called Bo Xichen. They agreed to go home together in the evening to change clothes and then head out with Mr. and Mrs. Bo.
Meanwhile, before they had even returned home, King Jingyao’s Chief Secretary had already delivered a hefty check. Mrs. Bo received him personally.
King Jingyao’s Chief Secretary repeatedly instructed, "These elders are all highly respected and must not be offended. Miss Gu, you must ensure they enjoy the game and win comfortably."
Mrs. Bo’s face lit up with a smile. "Our Anxi is excellent at this, rest assured."
The Chief Secretary stayed for a bit longer, then took his leave.
After the guest left, Mrs. Bo held the check and chuckled. "Nianyao, did you notice anything?"
Bo Nianyao smiled faintly. "That’s why I told you to calm down. Worst case scenario, if the Bo Family isn’t enough, there’s still your maiden family. Anxi is perfectly safe."
Mrs. Bo glared playfully at her husband. "If you’re not capable, just say so. Don’t drag the Bo Family into it."
Bo Nianyao walked over. "Are you serious, my dear?"
Mrs. Bo gave him a pinch. "The children will be home soon. Behave yourself."
Looking at the check again, she sighed. "This is quite a generous gesture. He really spoils Anxi."
Bo Nianyao chuckled. "Just you wait and see. Your darling little schemer is bound to give King Jingyao a headache. She doesn’t care about that presidency, but having it revoked so unceremoniously—do you think she’s truly happy about that?"
Mrs. Bo was stunned for a moment.
Bo Nianyao smiled. "Our Anxi is no ordinary person. She’s not just ambitious; she’s wickedly cunning!"
Mrs. Bo, ever the loving mother figure, disagreed. "How can you talk about our girl like that?"
Bo Nianyao deliberately bickered with her. "I’m just speaking the truth. How did I upset you again, my dear?"
Mrs. Bo stared at him. Bo Nianyao just smiled. "If you don’t believe me, just watch tonight."
After speaking, he uttered a name...
Mrs. Bo was astonished. "She..."
