Campus Ace Girl-Chapter 517 - 518: Suing! The Two Fools

Bo Xichen smiled. "What do you want to give?"

Gu Anxi wrinkled her little nose. "It’s only fair to reciprocate. I guess some high-quality wild ginseng would be good."

Bo Xichen’s smile deepened. "Naughty girl. Wouldn’t a painting from you be much better?" 𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢

"Oh, right!" Gu Anxi exclaimed, her eyes gleaming.

Bo Xichen gently patted her head. "You were thinking that all along, weren’t you? You just didn’t say it directly because you were afraid I’d be upset, right?"

Gu Anxi immediately showered him with compliments. "Uncle Bo, you know you’re very important to me."

With that, she went over to him, enthusiastically massaging his back and legs. Bo Xichen enjoyed it for a moment before pulling her into his embrace, head lowered. "Are you sure you’re not trying to butter me up?"

"I am," she said softly, arms around his neck. "I’m afraid you’ll get angry."

Bo Xichen gently patted her head. "With you confessing your feelings and trying to please me like this every day, when would I ever have time to be angry?"

As for that prominent figure, he was indeed upright. Despite his admiration for Anxi, he hadn’t done anything out of line. So why should I trouble myself? It wasn’t that I’m too magnanimous; if there wasn’t even this bit of trust, how could we ever be like an old married couple?

Thinking of this term, Bo Xichen couldn’t help but chuckle again. He gently pinched her soft, tender cheek. The little sweetheart snuggled obediently by his side, looking very docile.

At this moment, CEO Gu, KO, Luo Lin—none of it mattered. She was just Bo Xichen’s little baby.

Bo Xichen lowered his head, his voice hoarse. "Tell me, isn’t it hard work for me? Working during the day, and then having to deal with this clingy little thing at night."

She was so different from when he first met her. She had clearly been spoiled by everyone, making her seem several years younger. But... He smiled contentedly. This was good too. Anxi really was only twenty-one.

They chatted for a long time. Later, it got so late that Gu Anxi fell asleep before she could take a bath, forgetting to tell Bo Xichen about the Cloud He Group matter.

After she fell asleep, Bo Xichen gently picked her up and placed her on the bed. He still had some official business to attend to and worked for a while longer.

「The next morning.」

When Gu Anxi woke up, soft morning sunlight filled the bedroom.

She sat up. "Uncle Bo?"

He came in from the study. "Awake?"

He sat down and patted her. "Since you’re awake, get up and let’s eat. I’ll drive you to the company later."

"No need, I can drive myself." Gu Anxi hugged him, acting cute, but she was actually concerned about him.

A hospital wasn’t like a company; there were always surgeries or emergencies requiring his attention. In short, it was much busier than a company.

Bo Xichen naturally understood her sentiment, and a warmth spread through his heart.

He reached out and stroked her head. "Alright."

Gu Anxi gave a little "Awoo!" and obediently got out of bed.

「Meanwhile, Ma and Wang from Cloud He Group were already on their way to Si Garden.」

When Gu Anxi arrived at the company, Secretary Tang sent out a notice for the development department to hold a meeting.

The development department had several dozen technical personnel. Early that morning, they were all seated in the conference room, except for their head, Manager Wang.

Secretary Tang distributed the documents and whispered, "I heard Manager Wang has some matters to attend to this morning and might not be able to come."

Gu Anxi glanced up, then looked directly at her.

Secretary Tang also felt rather speechless. Given the current situation, why would he take leave?

Gu Anxi didn’t press the issue about Manager Wang. Instead, she asked calmly, "What about Manager Ma?"

Secretary Tang said, "Oh, I’ll go get him."

She hurried out and returned in less than five minutes. "Manager Ma also took leave this morning."

Gu Anxi smiled faintly. "I thought they’d made an appointment to go to the Civil Affairs Bureau together today!"

She was an exceptionally smart person. For those two to disappear together so sneakily, they were probably going to complain about her! But she had no intention of confronting them.

Instead, she directly shared the data. Secretary Tang generously let everyone smell her perfume, and the dozens of people in the development department immediately went wild.

This scent... it’s so sophisticated!

Someone cautiously asked, "Is this data purchased from somewhere, or is it a collaboration with a foreign brand?"

Gu Anxi stated calmly, "This is a new product I developed yesterday. Additionally, I plan to develop a series of essential oils and body lotions. However, this data set must be encrypted to prevent duplication."

She scanned the room. "I’m new to the company, so you may not be familiar with my ways. Since this data set is being shared, everyone needs to sign a confidentiality agreement."

Experimental data being leaked and sold happens in every company, but very few would require a separate agreement to be signed for something like this. Isn’t this a bit much?

Gu Anxi gave Secretary Tang a look, and Secretary Tang distributed the documents. Gu Anxi then said in a calm voice, "Signing this agreement might make a stronger impression on everyone, so you won’t easily do something detrimental to the company for the sake of money."

Her stance was quite firm, which was unexpected. They had heard that CEO Gu didn’t involve herself much in company affairs and had merely made Manager Ma take on cleaning duty.

Today, sitting there at such a young age, her words and actions were remarkably assertive, finally giving everyone a glimpse of her true character.

Everyone present signed.

If for no other reason, it was because of the skill Gu Anxi had just demonstrated.

Such a sophisticated fragrance—even a top brand like Chanel might take a year or two to develop it, yet their young CEO Gu had created it so easily.

She’s simply not human!

The deputy manager of the development department was thrilled. With this problem solved, sales would no longer be a worry. Everyone could finally breathe a sigh of relief.

So, he excitedly sent a message to Manager Wang, telling him this fantastic news.

Meanwhile, Manager Wang and Manager Ma were at Si Garden, trying hard to oust young CEO Gu from the group’s senior management circle and send her home to play.

Although he found them somewhat vexing, Bo Nianyao still met them in the study.

The two men, Ma and Wang, sat on the sofa as Manager Ma passionately spoke of their—the two old colleagues’—deep affection for Cloud He Group. He was so moved by his own words that he even wiped away a tear. "Family Head, we truly have no other choice. We reported the need for talent in the development department to CEO Gu, but CEO Gu insisted on handling it herself. We know she has a doctorate in chemistry and has won awards, but in this fragrance industry, you really can’t grasp the essentials without at least ten years of experience. Take Old Wang here, he’s just in management; how could his reach extend into the technical domain? This will greatly discourage others’ enthusiasm for work. This isn’t playing house, where you can dabble when you’re happy and play games in the office when you’re not. It’s truly too... too..."

Manager Ma looked as if the list of grievances was too long to recount, even choking up as he trailed off.

Manager Wang watched his performance, inwardly quite impressed. This old brother of mine can summon those emotions on cue!

So, he also chimed in with a few supporting words.