Campus Ace Girl-Chapter 464 - 465 The child is small, but the means are fierce!
Bo Nianyao smiled faintly and said no more.
At six o’clock, Bo Xichen brought Gu Anxi home. Mrs. Bo handed Gu Anxi a check, telling her to lose as much as she wanted; Mr. Wang would cover all the losses.
Gu Anxi took the check, went back to change into slightly more formal attire, and then left with the Bo Family.
Upon arriving at King Jingyao’s private residence, they found it filled with grandeur and bustling excitement. It was a crowded affair; influential figures from the four great families had gathered, along with other dignitaries. People like Bo Jingshen were clustered in one corner, observing several elders playing mahjong, with King Jingyao naturally among them.
When he saw Gu Anxi arrive, he said calmly, "I’ve heard Dr. Gu is extraordinarily skilled. How about accompanying the elders for a few rounds?"
Gu Anxi feigned reluctance, and even Old Lin said, "Jingyao, it might not be appropriate for a junior like her to join in."
Although King Jingyao held a highly prestigious status, he was very respectful towards these elders. He responded with a smile, "As long as the elders don’t mind, it’s perfectly appropriate."
Old Lin chuckled and said to the others, "She’s still young, you all must go easy on her."
The other two, who were also on good terms with Old Lin, laughed. "If you lose, don’t cry, little lady!"
King Jingyao then rose to let Gu Anxi take his seat, adding with a smile, "This young lady is very crafty; don’t be too easy on her."
A man of his stature naturally wouldn’t be left standing. As soon as he stood up, someone immediately offered him a chair, and he sat next to Gu Anxi quite naturally.
Looking around the hall, all the prominent figures of Beicheng were standing. The heads of the four great families could only stand, including Bo Jingshen, who also lacked the privilege to sit.
Gu Anxi then began to play mahjong with the elders. Her skill was indeed top-notch. After just two hands, it was clear she was dominating, with each win bigger than the last! Gu Anxi won every hand!
After one round, King Jingyao coughed lightly. I brought you here to lose money, so why are you winning every hand?
Gu Anxi also coughed. She continued drawing tiles, and inadvertently—she was about to win with another pure hand.
King Jingyao coughed again.
Gu Anxi discarded a tile, not winning the hand.
Nearby, the Secretary-General breathed a long sigh of relief.
However, when it was Gu Anxi’s turn again, she drew the tile she needed. She declared her win without hesitation...
This time, King Jingyao coughed sharply. This little rascal is going to clean out all the elders! How is this going to end?
Just as he’d thought, Old Lin and the others winced as they put up their chips, their hearts aching at the loss.
The amounts being wagered were substantial. King Jingyao is clearly trying to make things difficult for us!
They wanted to leave but couldn’t. Having joined the table, it would be too embarrassing to back out in front of so many people.
So, they steeled themselves and played another round, only to lose a significant amount of money again.
King Jingyao could no longer sit still. He leaned in and muttered, "Weren’t you supposed to lose?"
While drawing a tile, Gu Anxi replied with a smile, "I am trying to throw the game, you know. It’s harder than it looks."
King Jingyao muttered again, "You’re doing this to spite me, aren’t you?"
Just then, Gu Anxi drew another tile. She paused, holding a winning pure hand. Her hand hovered over the table. She tilted her head. "I recently brought someone from Jiang City, a man named Lin Yuan."
As she spoke, she discarded the tile.
King Jingyao frowned. "Yes, there is such a person. He works for Jingshen, doesn’t he?"
Gu Anxi nodded, casually saying, "He’s capable."
King Jingyao looked displeased. "Stay out of these matters."
"I’m not meddling! He’s my man, and I just hope he has a promising future." Gu Anxi drew another tile, then smiled. "This hand... should I win with it, or not?"
King Jingyao glanced at her tiles. Another pure hand.
Instantly, his patience wore thin! I never should have invited such a little demon to play. What was I thinking, believing she’d actually listen to me? Now look, I just let her off the hook, and the next thing I know, she’s making demands! In all of Beicheng, no one else would dare confront me so openly. Even Old Lin, if he wanted to cause me a bit of trouble, would have to go to great lengths to set the stage. But her? She’s threatening me right here, in front of everyone!
Not only him, but several people around him were dumbstruck.
Especially the Secretary-General—he was completely stunned. Her mahjong skills... they’re out of this world! But Mr. Wang looks furious!
Nearby, Bo Nianyao glanced at his wife. Their eyes met, a silent, meaningful exchange passing between them.
Mrs. Bo whispered, "Nianyao, Anxi..."
Bo Nianyao gently squeezed his wife’s hand, reassuring her. "Our girl knows what she’s doing. She must have King Jingyao’s temperament figured out."
Bo Xichen, standing nearby, also remained silent, remarkably composed.
Bo Jingshen, however, seemed to have figured things out. Well played, Gu Anxi! She’s holding King Jingyao hostage. He was the one who invited her to play. If these respected elders lose a significant amount, they’ll curse King Jingyao endlessly behind his back, and he definitely wouldn’t dare offend them directly. So, whatever conditions Gu Anxi proposes now, King Jingyao will most likely agree to them. Lin Yuan. Damn it! That girl, Gu Anxi, is truly something else! King Jingyao clearly favors her, but she doesn’t want his patronage. Instead, she opposes him and even manages to exploit his weaknesses. Such skill at seizing opportunities is truly rare.
Meanwhile, King Jingyao sneered, "Is that a threat?"
Gu Anxi smiled lightly. "It’s a win-win."
Her voice softened. "Didn’t you say you were my brother? Isn’t it natural for a brother to help his little sister?"
King Jingyao was utterly defeated by this little rascal. She expertly alternated between firm and gentle approaches. Just as his temper was about to flare, she invoked their supposed kinship, effortlessly soothing him.
A man of his standing wouldn’t display his anger openly, and once his temper cooled, outsiders wouldn’t notice a thing.
He smiled faintly, reached over, took the crucial tile from her hand, and discarded it for her.
Gu Anxi also chuckled. She knew the deal was sealed.
The game that followed took a dramatic turn. Gu Anxi, who had been consistently winning, suddenly started discarding tiles that allowed the others to win. This made the elders roar with laughter, thoroughly enjoying themselves.
Old Lin, full of energy as he played, teased, "Anxi, you barely know how to play, yet you insist on joining us old timers. Aren’t you afraid of losing your entire fortune?"
Saying this, he glanced at Bo Nianyao. "Nian Yao, have you given Anxi any spending money?"
When his father-in-law asked, Bo Nianyao replied respectfully, "Of course, I have. However, the stakes today... have been rather high."
A quick tally showed that tens of millions had changed hands.
Old Lin chuckled. "Then we old folks won’t hold back." 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚
Delighted to have found someone so willing to let them win, the old gentlemen were in exceptionally high spirits. They played until eleven that night, with everyone else staying to keep them company.
