Campus Ace Girl-Chapter 507 - 508: So, Doctor Gu Likes This Tone
Gu Anxi chuckled, "I’ll be waiting for you."
Gu Mingzhu turned to leave, followed by a few of her steadfast followers.
Wang Qin came over and quietly asked Gu Anxi, "Why does she always trouble you?"
Gu Anxi didn’t take it to heart. "Rich family syndrome! She can’t stand anyone being better than her."
Wang Qin’s face turned red. "Anxi, you’re so confident."
Gu Anxi swung an arm around her. "I’ve got the ability as well, haven’t I?"
Pointing at Fang Ming, she continued, "The sun is quite nice. You go buy food from the cafeteria. We’ll eat here."
Fang Ming also wanted to use that same arrogant ’I’, but after a tentative touch to his ribs, he decided against it. He obediently went to buy three meals. They spread out a tablecloth and sat down on the grass for a picnic.
While eating, Wang Qin whispered the latest gossip, "Anxi, something big happened at school while you weren’t here..."
Gu Anxi casually responded, "Is the rice cooked?"
Wang Qin dropped her head low and squealed, "No, it didn’t."
Gu Anxi smiled and said, "If it’s not that, I can’t think of anything else at Beicheng University that could be considered big news."
Wang Qin... was somewhat charmed by Gu Anxi’s words and snuggled up to her coquettishly.
Gu Anxi casually patted her with a boyfriend-like air. Fang Ming looked up, then touched his own ribs again, falling silent.
Wang Qin looked at Fang Ming cautiously. That one look made Fang Ming lose all words; he just smiled warmly.
Wang Qin’s little face turned even redder. She didn’t dare to speak and lowered her head, eating shyly like a demure young bride. When they finished eating, Gu Anxi shooed them away. "Go to the little grove. I want to sunbathe."
Wang Qin’s face turned even redder.
Gu Anxi reclined alone on a sun lounger, basking in the sun. Should she continue to stay at Beicheng University? It seemed like such a waste of time. Other than seeing Chu Yan, Wang Qin, or the campus belle, there didn’t seem to be anything else for her here.
Initially, her reason for coming to Beicheng University and making herself so conspicuous was to find that one person. But once she discovered the truth, she realized she couldn’t touch that person. At least, not for now. The Dark Organization has die-hard loyalists all over the world. She worried that if she made a move, she wouldn’t only fail to deal with her enemy but might also implicate the entire Bo Family. She was well aware of the principle of ’a single action leading to a series of effects.’ And she knew that person’s power even better.
Gu Anxi hadn’t seen him for a long time. It seemed he wasn’t at Si Garden... She hadn’t asked where he went.
Gu Anxi closed her eyes, her thoughts churning. She rarely felt so restless. Of course, she hated that person. But to say there wasn’t a shred of any other emotion would be a lie. Through so many life-and-death situations, that person had gently healed her wounds, yet had also cruelly pushed her to face death time and again... Her feelings towards the Dark Organization were unlike anyone else’s. Gu Anxi herself couldn’t describe what kind of emotion it was. When she had free time, she didn’t dwell on it. She only knew that if one day she and the Dark Organization were to confront each other, she would be able to make the ruthless decision when the critical moment came. Not for the past, but for the future! They weren’t parallel lines; they were intersecting lines. After intersecting once, they were destined to diverge, moving further and further apart.
Gu Anxi opened her eyes after some thought and sent a message to Bo Xichen: "Uncle, are you busy this afternoon?"
About two minutes later, Bo Xichen replied, "Not very busy. What’s up?"
Gu Anxi carefully typed, "I’m coming to see you."
His reply was a single word: "Okay."
So she knew he actually was very busy. But she still wanted to see him. Even if he was busy, just hearing his voice would be nice.
Gu Anxi got up and drove directly to Yunxi Hospital. As soon as she arrived at Bo Xichen’s floor, Fengxi’s voice chirped cheerfully:
"Bo Xichen’s little treasure has arrived!"
"Professor Bo is in a meeting."
"According to the thermal scan, Bo Xichen’s little treasure wants some affection."
Gu Anxi wrinkled her little nose.
"Turn off the alert!"
Fengxi didn’t seem scared of her at all and proceeded to broadcast the same messages to the attending physicians in the meeting:
"Bo Xichen’s little treasure has arrived!"
"Professor Bo is in a meeting."
"According to the thermal scan, Bo Xichen’s little treasure wants some affection."
Bo Xichen was presiding over a small team meeting. Once Fengxi’s voice rang out, the meeting couldn’t continue.
The other department heads all lowered their heads, glancing at each other with rather awkward expressions.
In the end, it was Director Hao who coughed lightly. "Professor Bo, why don’t we adjourn for now and continue later?"
Bo Xichen responded calmly, "No need. Dr. Gu will be here shortly to join our discussion."
The other department heads were thoroughly convinced of Gu Anxi’s medical skills. Her two surgeries had already become legends at Yunxi Hospital—the stuff of myths. Many people at Yunxi Hospital, men and women alike, admired her greatly.
Just as they were speaking, Gu Anxi arrived. "Uncle, am I interrupting?"
Bo Xichen gave a slight smile. "Come join our discussion."
He signaled his secretary to pour a cup of water and then shifted aside slightly, allowing Gu Anxi to squeeze in beside him.
Although they couldn’t do much with others present, just being this close to him brought an indescribable sense of peace.
Bo Xichen handed her a patient’s file and continued the meeting. Gu Anxi quickly got up to speed and integrated into the discussion. She offered several suggestions, and Director Hao’s eyes sparkled as he nodded repeatedly:
"Dr. Gu is certainly experienced."
"Dr. Gu’s insights are truly unique."
"Dr. Gu is right. I was thinking along the same lines but wasn’t confident enough. Dr. Gu is truly bold yet meticulous."
...
One piece of sugar-coated flattery after another, incredibly sycophantic.
Usually, when these senior attending physicians were with Bo Xichen, they wouldn’t lay on the flattery so thickly. But with Gu Anxi around, the atmosphere immediately changed. They didn’t know why; it just happened naturally.
Perhaps it was because Mr. Li, a Vice Director, had once come over. They had accidentally witnessed this highly positioned Vice Director addressing the young Dr. Gu as "President," referring to himself as "Little Li" with utmost humility. Dr. Gu had said she wasn’t the President anymore, but Little Li insisted, "The President will always be my President."
DAMN! At that moment, Director Hao and the others had a revelation—they really didn’t know how to curry favor! So this was the style Dr. Gu appreciated! Look at how Little Li had risen from an obscure small city to his current position—Dr. Gu’s patronage had undoubtedly played a significant role!
Right! From now on, they had to follow suit!
Gu Anxi had no idea what they were thinking. She just found it cheesy, but... this familiar tune of flattery felt strangely comforting? So she didn’t object and actually quite enjoyed it.
Bo Xichen, however, found it hard to stomach. These were some of the country’s leading surgeons, for crying out loud! For a meeting to turn out like this... he was truly speechless. He didn’t say anything, merely giving a few of the highly respected doctors a pointed look. They lowered their heads, pretending not to see it. He could only sigh internally.
