Campus Ace Girl-Chapter 715 - 716: Empty Gloves, White Wolf in a Few Minutes 3000
Zhou Yu was genuinely angry now, beating his shoulder with her hand. "Min Xin, let me go! You shameless man!"
"Is that all you know? Just cursing the same old things?" The man chuckled sensually, seemingly unaffected.
He carried her back into the living room, where all the servants had gathered. They were stunned to see their lady return, especially being carried in their master’s arms. They knew that in all the past years, they had never seen the master and mistress show much affection.
Despite being married, they had always seemed indifferent under the same roof, hardly exchanging words. But now, they appeared affectionate, and the master seemed to pamper his lady.
Zhou Yu sat on the couch. Min Xin squatted down, tenderly removing her shoes and rubbing her feet. "Are your feet swelling now that you’re pregnant?"
With all the servants watching, Zhou Yu was somewhat embarrassed and turned her face away. "They swell a bit if I stand for too long. Soaking in a bath will help."
Min Xin started. "I’ll go prepare the bathwater for you."
Zhou Yu reached out and stopped him, saying softly, "I want to go back home, Min Xin. You’ve had too much to drink."
Min Xin squatted down again, looking deeply into her eyes. "I’ve only had a few drinks, not enough to be drunk."
He patted her face gently and smiled. "Don’t worry. I know my limits."
She’s pregnant; how could he possibly do anything? he thought. He just missed her, wanted her to stay for the night, wanted to see more of her.
Zhou Yu was quite embarrassed and raised her voice, "Prepare some hangover tea for Mr. Min."
The servants murmured their assent and delightedly went to prepare the tea.
Zhou Yu watched Min Xin go upstairs and followed him, saying as they walked, "Min Xin, I don’t need your help. You should stay downstairs and drink the hangover tea. It’ll be ready soon."
The household servants were very skilled at brewing this tea because Min Xin had often drunk excessively in the past. When he got too drunk, Zhou Yu would have a miserable time, and she’d have someone prepare sobering tea for him late into the night... She didn’t want to think about those times and walked upstairs, somewhat absently.
It seems I can’t leave now, she thought. I have to call home to let them know. However, being at Min Xin’s place makes it a bit awkward to explain.
Zhou Yu let out a long breath and walked to the sofa in the sitting room, where she sat down. She looked at her phone again and again before finally dialing her mother’s number...
Just as the call connected, Min Xin hugged her from behind in a thoroughly shameless manner.
Zhou Yu’s voice wavered, "Mom."
Mother Zhou, being older, couldn’t stay up late. She was yawning as she said, "Zhou Yu, why aren’t you home so late?"
Zhou Yu hesitated for a moment before lying, "I’m going to stay overnight at Anxi’s place."
Hearing that she was at Gu Anxi’s place, Mother Zhou felt relieved, exchanged a few words, and then hung up.
Zhou Yu slowly put down her phone, whispering, "Min Xin, you said you know your boundaries. We’re not husband and wife anymore, and I can’t get involved with you again."
Min Xin rested his chin on her shoulder. "I wasn’t thinking of doing anything either."
His warm breath fanned her earlobe. "But Yu Yu, why did you lie to Mom just now? If you had told her you were at your ex-husband’s house, I bet she would have rushed over here even if it were the middle of the night."
As he spoke, he chuckled mischievously, his hands starting to roam, as if he hadn’t seen a woman in decades, let alone being an old married couple.
Truthfully, with a woman like Zhou Yu, what man could truly settle into the comfortable routine of an old married couple with her? She was simply too well-pampered, still so delicate and youthful; her temperament and appearance made her utterly captivating...
Feeling harassed by him, Zhou Yu shrank to one side, genuinely angry now. Fortunately, Min Xin still had some sense and stopped in time. He smiled and said, "Alright, the water’s ready. Be careful, it might be slippery. I’m going downstairs to drink the hangover tea."
Zhou Yu watched him leave quickly and finally breathed a sigh of relief. Now I regret not staying at Si Garden tonight, she thought. Sooner or later, word of tonight’s events will reach Mom and Dad’s ears. It’s not that they have some incredible network; it’s that Min Xin will deliberately leak it. That man is just so shameless! How could I have ever liked him when I was younger?
Zhou Yu took a bath. Thankfully, Min Xin didn’t bother her again, and she quickly lay down and fell asleep.
The night was dark and peaceful. She had thought she wouldn’t be able to sleep, but she couldn’t stay awake and dozed off within ten minutes.
Downstairs, Min Xin spent half an hour drinking the hangover tea. When he went upstairs again, it was almost midnight.
Zhou Yu was lying in his place. After several months, she had finally returned, even if only for one night. Even if he had to sleep on the couch... It was clear she wasn’t as afraid of him now, nor did she reject him as strongly as before. It’s just... she doesn’t like him anymore, that’s all, he thought with self-mockery as he slowly lay down on the couch and pulled a small blanket over himself...
While it was peaceful here, the atmosphere at Si Garden was bustling. Once Gu Anxi returned to the banquet hall, Wang Yuan and Wang Jingchuan immediately pulled her over for drinks. Usually cautious, the two secretaries let loose, indulging in drinking, singing, and even a close dance, holding each other.
King Jingyao watched with great interest. Beside him, Bo Nianyao, Bo Xichen, and Zhou Yunchen, four men in total, were playing poker. As for the older generation, Old Mr. Wang and his wife had retired early. Only Old Master Bo was still up, eyes bloodshot as he struggled to stay awake, looking quite pitiful.
When Gu Anxi went over, Wang Jingchuan firmly plied her with three drinks. Slightly tipsy, she leaned against Bo Xichen, watching him play poker. The sight made the other men green with envy.
A little later, the two secretaries dragged her away again.
King Jingyao shook his head. "With Min Xin not here, Wang Yuan is rebelling."
Bo Nianyao laughed lightly. "But they do share a deep connection."
The men exchanged glances, a tacit understanding passing between them.
Although Min Xin was sinister, dark, and cold, he was a skilled man. Wang Yuan had followed him for years without ever betraying him... King Jingyao chuckled and added, "Jingchuan’s mind is a bit sharper than Wang Yuan’s."
The others remained silent, not daring to interject.
King Jingyao glanced at them. "Why so quiet? Don’t dare to speak? I just feel that Jingchuan has been somewhat hard-done-by following me all this time. I meant nothing else by it. I’m quite satisfied with him and think he deserves a raise."
His voice was just loud enough for Wang Jingchuan to hear, and Wang Jingchuan’s face lit up at once.
Old Brother Wang (King Jingyao) was no ordinary man. He’d heard through the grapevine that Wang Yuan had recently bought a large house. If Min Xin’s subordinates had such things, then his own men must have them too! Otherwise, how could he expect them to continue working for him diligently?
With a sweep of his hand, he publicly declared, "I have a villa on XX Road. I don’t stay there often. Jingchuan, I heard your parents live near there. Why don’t you take it? Bring your elderly parents to live with you. The house is larger and more convenient. I can’t have people saying I mistreat my subordinates, can I?"
Wang Jingchuan was ecstatic; that house was incredibly valuable! Even someone in Min Xin’s position couldn’t openly own several properties like that. Mr. Wang... he truly holds me in high regard!
Old Brother Wang (King Jingyao) placated Wang Jingchuan, then called Wang Yuan over. He told him to just focus on doing good work for Min Xin. If he performed well and Min Xin didn’t reward him, then he, King Jingyao, would see to it!
Wang Yuan was stunned. This... this... is he trying to buy me over?
He was in a dilemma. Although Mr. Wang (King Jingyao) and Mr. Min (Min Xin) were currently in a honeymoon period, who could guarantee they wouldn’t turn on each other in the future? If he were discovered siding with Mr. Wang, wouldn’t Mr. Min chop him into pieces? But then again, look how generous Mr. Wang is! A mansion worth over a hundred million, given away just like that... This...
King Jingyao said nothing, merely giving him a look.
Wang Jingchuan understood immediately. He laughed, put his arm around Wang Yuan’s shoulder, and said, "Don’t be so nervous! You work for Mr. Min, but you also work for Mr. Wang. Think about it, isn’t everyone cooperating quite well right now?"
Wang Yuan thought about it. Yes, that makes sense.
At that moment, Wang Jingchuan offered him another glass of wine. Wang Yuan drank it down readily, not leaving a single drop, and said very straightforwardly, "From now on, I’m Mr. Wang’s man."
Wang Jingchuan: ...
Old Brother Wang stroked his forehead, his expression quite a sight...
Gu Anxi was almost dying of laughter. This Wang Yuan is too straightforward, isn’t he? she thought.
Just as everyone was enjoying themselves, Shen Congwen quietly interjected, "The full day’s data is out."
"What?"
Everyone crowded around to look at Congwen’s screen. In a soft voice, he reported, "In terms of global box office receipts, ’Da Hui’ grossed 120 million more than the other movie, and domestically it grossed 60 million more."
Wang Yuan was floored.
Wang Jingchuan handed him another glass of wine with a smile. "Looks like you’re going to have to drink this one!"
Wang Yuan downed the drink, a touch of excitement in his voice. "I wonder how much we’ll make at the box office by the end!"
Wang Jingchuan stroked his chin. "That, we can’t predict."
Gu Anxi’s voice was calm. "That will depend on the film’s reputation moving forward. If it pulls away from ’Speed 9,’ it could make over 10 billion. If not, it’ll likely top out under 8 billion."
Old Brother Wang chuckled. "Born at the wrong time."
Leaning against Bo Xichen, Gu Anxi pursed her lips. "It was ’Speed 9’ that insisted on going up against us. Their side probably wanted a crushing victory on the first day to take the box office crown. Behind this, it’s not a clash of two movies, but a game being played by two large foreign companies. My movie is just cannon fodder in all of this."
Old Brother Wang nodded. "Well said."
Gu Anxi looked down for a moment before raising her eyes. "’Speed 9’ is produced by the Mei Ai Mei Company. We should observe their stock movements."
Old Brother Wang was smoking. He paused, startled, the cigarette end nearly burning his fingers.
A moment later, he regained composure. "You little rascal, what wicked idea have you cooked up now?"
"Short Mei Ai Mei Company." Gu Anxi replied with a light smile. "First, we take down ’Speed 9’. Then, it won’t be impossible."
The room went completely silent.
Only Old Master Bo’s voice trembled. "That two hundred billion plus... was it earned like this?"
Heavens! For centuries, the Bo Family had been honest doctors and legitimate businessmen. And this girl Xichen had found... she was always thinking about how to make a fortune out of thin air! He looked at his son, Nianyao, and his grandson, Xichen. They seemed quite used to it.
Old Master Bo looked again at the stock price and market capitalization of Ai Mi Company that Gu Anxi was displaying, and he felt like he was about to faint... Too risky! Too stimulating!
At this moment, Gu Anxi smiled faintly. "The ultimate boss behind Ai Mi Company... is our Second Grand-uncle Bo, Bo Qing."
