Campus Ace Girl-Chapter 524 - 525: Teambuilding, Is That Zhou Yunchen’s Girlfriend?
Old Wang fumed silently. Just because it’s your turn for duty, you think you’re a rank above me? Why should you be?
So, he went to Gu Anxi to snitch, fighting to be the one on duty. When Manager Ma got wind of it, he also came to complain and demand the duty.
The news spread through Yunxi and became the joke of the day; after all, no one had wanted to be on duty before, but now they were fighting over it!
The secretarial office, in particular, found it highly amusing.
In the end, Gu Anxi had the two of them take turns, one week per person. Only then did the two old-timers stop their fuss and obediently accept the arrangement.
And Little Gu, in her first week at the company, had already accomplished such things. Everyone at Yunxi, from top to bottom, had witnessed her capabilities. Heh heh, don’t think that just because Little Gu can play games at work, you can too. No, you have to work!
Because capitalists are bloodsuckers!
Just before quitting time, Gu Anxi came over to make some arrangements. There were four young women in the secretarial office; including her, that made five.
She had Secretary Tang ride with her in one car, while the others were provided with luxury chauffeured cars. Furthermore, she had allocated company funds for their styling, and their gowns were all luxury brands—the kind you didn’t have to return after wearing once.
The secretaries were ecstatic. Little Gu was not only competent but also knew how to enjoy life! However, Little Gu herself showed up in just a pair of jeans and a black sweatshirt.
She drove, with Secretary Tang beside her.
Secretary Tang watched as Gu Anxi held the steering wheel with one hand and dialed a number on her phone with the other.
A moment later, the call connected. Gu Anxi cleared her throat lightly. "Congwen, are you free tonight?"
On the other end, Shen Congwen had just gotten off work. Hearing Gu Anxi address her in such a way made her skin prickle.
Although they were quite familiar with each other, they didn’t seem to be on such intimate terms.
Shen Congwen composed herself. "Anxi, what’s up?"
As someone who had always been aligned with Gu Yuanshan, she naturally showed Gu Anxi a degree of respect.
Gu Anxi hummed. "There is something. I want to invite you to dinner."
Shen Congwen, who was also driving, asked, "Why the sudden invitation to dinner?"
Gu Anxi grinned cheesily. "I thought you’d be surprised and delighted."
Mimicking Zhou Yunchen’s tone, she added, "Oh, Congwen, you’ve really disappointed me."
Feeling rather overwhelmed, Shen Congwen immediately agreed. "Sure, send me the address. I’ll head right over."
Gu Anxi hung up and sent the location at the next intersection.
Secretary Tang, who was quite close to her, asked nosily, "Is Deputy Director Shen going too?"
Gu Anxi simply hummed in agreement, then said calmly, "There will be quite a few people later. Aside from CEO Zhou and Deputy Director Shen, you all can be at ease with everyone else."
Something about this feels off, Secretary Tang thought. The logic doesn’t quite add up!
After mulling it over for a good while, she finally had a thought. Could it be that CEO Zhou and this Deputy Director Shen are...
She had heard rumors but hadn’t believed them, since they were both men!
Gu Anxi smiled and dropped a bombshell. "Deputy Director Shen is a girl."
Secretary Tang was struck dumb. What? A girl?
Gu Anxi continued in a calm voice, "Absolutely genuine. So don’t make a big deal out of it later, and please keep this to yourself."
Still in shock, Secretary Tang finally mumbled after a long moment, "So, they’re going to end up together!"
"If all goes well, yes, but the process will likely be chaotic!" Gu Anxi seemed to be eagerly anticipating the drama.
Secretary Tang sat there alone, mulling over the revelation again and again...
The Anpu Company had chosen a very stylish hot spring hotel for their team-building event. Just as Gu Anxi’s car arrived, Shen Congwen’s car pulled up as well. She got out, smiling. "Anxi."
She recognized Secretary Tang and nodded politely in acknowledgment.
Secretary Tang found her gaze fixed on Shen Congwen. Before, I just thought of him as an unusually delicate-featured young man, but knowing the truth now... she’s still delicately handsome, but not effeminate. It’s just right.
Secretary Tang swallowed hard. CEO Zhou certainly has unique taste.
Shen Congwen seemed to notice the speculation in her gaze and offered a faint smile but said nothing. Instead, she lit a cigarette. Her natural demeanor made Secretary Tang question life and her perception of Little Gu all over again.
Little Gu, however, acted as if this was perfectly normal and even slung an arm around Shen Congwen’s shoulders.
Walking behind them, Secretary Tang thought, This world truly is fantastical!
They had arrived late, and the barbecue in the villa’s courtyard was already underway. Besides the food, a long table with chairs had been set up.
The beautiful secretaries from An Pu and Yunxi, dressed in gowns, were there, along with some department heads and managers—about twenty people in total.
Though the crowd was large, Shen Congwen’s eyes immediately found Zhou Yunchen. He was wearing a deep blue shirt, sleeves rolled up to his elbows, looking effortlessly handsome.
At that moment, he was talking to a young woman, who was very pretty and youthful.
Shen Congwen watched them quietly for a few seconds, then naturally turned her gaze away. But she wasn’t quick enough, and her eyes met Zhou Yunchen’s.
His eyes held a hint of a smile, looking very attractive.
He lit a cigarette, took a drag, gently exhaled a puff of smoke, and then resumed his conversation with the young woman.
The girl bore a slight resemblance to Sanqian, wore a little black Chanel dress, and had straight black hair. With her fair skin and beautiful features, she was the type any man would fancy.
Shen Congwen remained silent, quietly walking to the other side of the long table and sitting down.
Gu Anxi smirked. Things were certainly looking a little sour!
Looking at Zhou Yunchen, she couldn’t help but admire him. He’s clearly been hoping for this every day, and now that I’ve helped invite her, he’s putting on airs and acting aloof.
Gu Anxi knew she had to consider Congwen’s feelings at this moment. She worried that her "old brother" Zhou Yunchen might push things too far; if he truly upset Congwen, it wouldn’t end well.
She told Secretary Tang to go enjoy herself, then went to sit beside Shen Congwen.
There was an array of delicious food on the table. Feeling a bit hungry, Gu Anxi picked at some of it, clearly enjoying the unfolding drama. "Congwen, aren’t you hungry? The barbecue charcoal might take a little longer."
Mainly because it wasn’t completely dark yet, so the atmosphere hadn’t fully set in, she thought.
Shen Congwen glanced around. "I’m not hungry yet. By the way, is this a joint team-building event for both your companies?"
Gu Anxi feigned innocence. "Yes! But Congwen, don’t you think it looks more like a mass blind date?"
Shen Congwen looked around. It’s full of young men and women... it really does look like one.
Especially Zhou Yunchen, who was still talking to that girl, looking suave and exuding his damned charm!
Shen Congwen pursed her lips and stopped watching. She turned her gaze to the side, appearing very composed.
Gu Anxi understood perfectly. She smiled and leaned closer. "Congwen, that’s a newcomer in the Anpu Public Relations Department. Graduated from a prestigious university, very pretty. I heard Zhou Yunchen is pursuing her."
