Campus Ace Girl-Chapter 598 - 599: I accept this filial piety from Gu Mingzhu
Gu Anxi wore a look of regret.
The secretary stepped forward, cleared his throat, and said, "Our Mr. Min is simply trying to be kind to you. It’s just that we’re not sure what Miss Gu needs."
He continued, "As for wild ginseng, we have plenty!"
Gu Anxi choked, her eyes welling up, as the secretary continued earnestly and sincerely, "The quality we found will definitely satisfy Dr. Gu."
Tears streamed down her face as Gu Anxi raised her hand. "Who said I like wild ginseng?"
The secretary became even more sincere. "In Beicheng, who doesn’t know that you love using wild ginseng to boost your health!"
He sighed. "As soon as Mr. Min heard about this, he immediately had someone find the best quality, and it will be delivered this afternoon."
Just as they were speaking, Bo Xichen appeared at the doorway, apparently having overheard everything.
Upon seeing him, the secretary became even more enthusiastic. "Professor Bo, you’re here! We’ve prepared a large batch of top-quality wild ginseng for Dr. Gu."
After speaking, the secretary glanced at Bo Xichen, his eyes sparkling.
Bo Xichen looked at his family’s little one; her ears were slightly red, and her lips were slightly upturned as she gazed at him.
He was amused. So, the whole of Beicheng knows she takes wild ginseng supplements now? It’s likely because when King Jingyao was getting it for her everywhere, many people tried to suck up, and that’s how the news spread throughout Beicheng.
Between this ’old married couple,’ only the little one seemed uncomfortable. However, Dr. Bo remained as calm and composed as ever. "We still have plenty in stock at home, so there’s no need to trouble Mr. Min."
He added, "Recently, Anxi has been suffering from a bit of internal heat due to over-supplementing; she’s even had a few nosebleeds."
Gu Anxi nodded. "Mhm, overdoing it with supplements is actually counterproductive."
Min Xin watched her, noticing how well-behaved she was in front of Bo Xichen, not looking out of place at all. In contrast, she had been as fierce as anything in front of him earlier.
Just thinking about it left a bad taste in his mouth.
Min Xin, however, was magnanimous. "If she doesn’t want to eat it, then forget it. There are always other things."
He glanced at Wang Yuan, who immediately chimed in, "Yes, yes, there are always other things."
Min Xin looked at Wang Yuan again. The secretary then said with a smile, "Dr. Bo, after our Mr. Min is discharged from the hospital, he would like to invite you and Dr. Gu for a meal."
Bo Xichen chuckled and looked at Gu Anxi. "That will depend on Dr. Gu."
Having been cued, the little beauty responded with an "Oh." "I do have time! It’s just that social engagements can be quite time-consuming."
She looked at Bo Xichen. "My mom said my dowry is too meager and that I need to work harder to earn money instead of playing around all day. I think she has a point."
Once this opening was created, Min Xin understood immediately. This wasn’t a hint; she was overtly asking for money.
Wang Yuan, who understood him best, immediately chimed in, "Exactly! That’s why connections are so important at times like these. For instance, King Jingyao dotes on Miss Gu, and our Mr. Min also greatly admires her. If necessary, he can certainly contribute!"
Gu Anxi, hands in her pockets, said nonchalantly, "We’ll see. If I have time, I’ll definitely go."
Min Xin was cursing inwardly: The money is practically served on a platter, and she still says it depends on her mood! She’s getting too arrogant! Does she really think he can’t do without her?
He looked at Wang Yuan. His secretary-general nodded at him and said, "Yes, you absolutely still need Dr. Gu’s help. Otherwise, your wife won’t come back!"
Min Xin instantly deflated and cleared his throat. "Professor Bo, you must grace us with your presence then."
When a prominent figure like Min Xin spoke, Bo Xichen had to give face. He looked at Gu Anxi, amused, and said, "I’ll agree on her behalf."
Wang Yuan was incredibly grateful to Bo Xichen and personally escorted them out after the examination.
After they left, Wang Yuan turned back, wiped his sweat, and said to his master, "You should see things clearly now, right?"
Min Xin remained silent.
Wang Yuan said confidently, "If you want to win over Dr. Gu, you must first win over Professor Bo."
He clenched his fist and leaned closer to his master. "Haven’t you figured it out yet? Dr. Gu is terrified of Professor Bo. She’s as docile as a kitten in front of him."
Min Xin nodded.
Wang Yuan speculated, "So, we need to take an indirect approach. We should start with Professor Bo."
"He’s a grown man; we can’t just send him jewelry, can we?" Min Xin found this inappropriate. "We still need to start with Gu Anxi. Let her compare who treats her better—us or King Jingyao."
Wang Yuan slapped his thigh. "That’s a great idea! Right now, King Jingyao is focused on... the Madam. We, on the other hand, should concentrate on being good to Dr. Gu. Once she’s on our side, we can win the Madam over in one fell swoop!"
Min Xin glared at him coldly. "Am I trying to curry favor with Gu Anxi for Zhou Yu’s sake?"
The secretary was confused. If not for the Madam, then for what? He’d lost his appetite, unable to eat or drink—wasn’t that for the Madam? He’d gotten beaten black and blue—wasn’t that also for the Madam?
Min Xin whispered, "Naturally, it’s for that higher position."
Wang Yuan was stunned. "Then the Madam... you’re giving up on her?"
Min Xin said faintly, "Once I eliminate that man surnamed Wang, won’t Yu Yu still be mine?"
The secretary hesitated again. "Can you truly bear the Madam being by King Jingyao’s side constantly? They are a real husband and wife, you know..."
He pressed his hands together and whispered, "The kind that... *has a child*, you know."
Min Xin suddenly lost the desire to speak. He lay down, wrapped himself in his blanket, and remained silent.
Wang Yuan whispered beside him, "You’ll have to give up one of them. In this situation, it’s almost impossible to achieve both."
Suddenly, Min Xin heaved a long sigh. "Wang Yuan, actually... in the end, I might get nothing at all." 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮
His voice dropped. "Yu Yu is with King Jingyao now, and she has his child. Do you think I can truly be ruthless towards King Jingyao? I can’t bring myself to do it! And even if I don’t fight King Jingyao for power and profit, why would Zhou Yu be willing to return to my side?"
There’s no going back. Nothing can go back to how it was...
The fighting spirit that had just been ignited was completely extinguished in an instant.
The secretary looked at him, feeling quite distressed. "You need to pull yourself together, sir!"
Min Xin remained silent, just lying there quietly. At noon, he only ate a single mouthful of rice. When Gu Anxi came in the afternoon, after her stimulating words, his fighting spirit flared up again, leaving Secretary Wang dumbfounded.
Dr. Gu was truly a master at stirring things up. Someone who had been like inert mud was suddenly pumped full of adrenaline, determined to fight King Jingyao to the very end!
There and then, Min Xin wrote out a check and said politely, "Dr. Gu, please book a table for a banquet on my behalf."
Gu Anxi took a look at the amount: ten million. For one meal. Quite generous.
Smiling, she tucked the check into her pocket. "Alright. I’ll bring my secretary along then."
Wang Yuan was dumbfounded.
This... actually works? This is practically an explicit transaction! If King Jingyao finds out that Gu Anxi is taking Zhou Yu to meet her ex-husband, wouldn’t he skin her alive?
Just as he was thinking this, a sound came from the doorway. He looked over and saw it was none other than Gu Mingzhu.
She was carrying a container of steaming hot chicken soup.
She walked in and said sweetly, "Uncle Min, this is chicken soup simmered with wild ginseng by our home cook. It’s been simmering for a full four hours. Please have a bowl."
Min Xin sat up slightly and then looked at Gu Anxi beside him. "It’s simmered with wild ginseng. You have a bowl too!"
Gu Mingzhu was stunned and couldn’t help but blurt out, "But... this is for the patient to drink."
Min Xin didn’t say anything.
The secretary-general immediately interjected to smooth things over, "Dr. Gu isn’t in the best of health herself, and she’s been working hard taking care of Mr. Min. Mr. Min is just being considerate of Dr. Gu."
Gu Anxi chuckled. Actually, she didn’t want to drink this soup. However, seeing Gu Mingzhu’s display of ’filial piety,’ she felt like enjoying it after all...
