Campus Ace Girl

Gu Anxi finished speaking and felt quite embarrassed herself.

Sigh, everything’s been laid bare—dignity and all.

Chu Yan found it amusing, and she felt a twinge of envy in her heart. Although she didn’t say anything, Gu Anxi knew what she was thinking, so she leaned in and whispered, "It’s alright, Mr. and Mrs. Bai care about you. The key is that Bai Xun holds you in his heart, so naturally, his parents value you too."

After saying that, she sighed herself.

Back then, it couldn’t be said that Chu Ci didn’t care about Chu Yan, in fact, his feelings for her were no less deep than Bai Xun’s. Otherwise, they wouldn’t have reached such a twisted point today. But... because of past events, they could never be together normally. It could be said that Madam Chu was detestable, but whenever the grudges of the previous generation came to mind, it was hard to truly blame her. At least in her position back then, Madam Chu’s opposition was irrefutable.

These thoughts were kept in Gu Anxi’s heart and not spoken aloud. She simply squeezed Chu Yan’s hand silently: "It’s all in the past. Everything will be alright in the future."

Then she made a joke, "Bai Xun is only 24, who could compare with you? Even Fang Ming from Wang Qin’s family is 27."

With that, Chu Yan sighed softly, "Being 24, his thoughts are as deep as if he’s 34."

"That’s the best way. He handles everything, and you can just do what you like." Gu Anxi smiled faintly: ’In marriage, there’s always someone who needs to make a little sacrifice.’

Chu Yan looked at her, "What about you?"

In front, Bo Xichen cleared his throat, and Chu Yan immediately came to her senses, a bit embarrassed, "Sorry, Professor Bo."

Bo Xichen chuckled lightly, "You can listen to Anxi’s words, but nine out of ten are false, so listening to them makes them all true. She’s fooled quite a few people this way."

Gu Anxi was exposed and immediately protested, "Uncle, how can you do this?"

"If I spoke wrongly, I’ll apologize to you, and make it up to you properly at home," he said seriously.

Gu Anxi made a face at his back.

Chu Yan just felt they were still the same as before, giving her the feeling of being back in Qing University...

The car slowly drove up Maple Mountain and first stopped at the villa where Gu Yuntian lived. Wang Keru, waiting up for Chu Yan, was still awake. When everyone returned, she warmly pulled her back inside. Gu Anxi and Bo Xichen also stopped briefly to inform her about Mr. and Mrs. Bai’s visit tomorrow. Wang Keru immediately said, "Good thing you mentioned it in advance, otherwise what kind of mess would it be if they came tomorrow? No, I’ll have to get everything ready early in the morning."

Chu Yan quickly said, "It’s not that troublesome, it’s just an ordinary visit."

Wang Keru patted her hand, "What do you know, child? This is a proposal. Mrs. Bai adores you, so we can’t be impolite. Just treat this place as your home, and after the wedding, also start from here... listen to me before you refuse. As for Anxi... back then, Grandma cherished her, so she got married from Grandma’s place, which I still regret. Now, won’t you fulfill my wish?"

Chu Yan was slightly moved, not knowing what to say.

Gu Anxi pretended to be angry, "Found someone new and forgot the old ones."

Wang Keru laughed and scolded, "What are you jealous about? Every time you caused trouble, didn’t you hide out here?"

Once, Bo Nianyao got so angry that he came directly to the door, but the in-laws meeting softened things up, and in the end, they just took the child back for a scolding.

Gu Anxi rubbed her nose, "That was years ago. I haven’t been reprimanded for half a year."

Wang Keru laughed, "Cause another ruckus, and let Bo Xin and An An laugh at you."

She checked the time and then gently told Bo Xichen, "Xichen, it’s getting late. You should go home and rest early. Here, we got it covered, with me and Anxi’s dad."

Bo Xichen replied very politely, "Si Garden will also prepare something tomorrow."

"That’s just perfect. Our Yan Yan deserves a grand affair," Wang Keru said, immediately delighted.

She was a person with a big personality and couldn’t stand Madam Chu’s behavior back then. Yan Yan cried secretly while living here and she felt distressed. Now there’s someone to care for this child, and wouldn’t the elders ensure she has a grand occasion? It would be best if that old witch could see and regret...

After saying that, she hugged Chu Yan and went upstairs, waving to her daughter, "Go on back."

Gu Anxi watched, feeling a bit sour inside, and only complained after they disappeared, "Younger girls are more likable."

Bo Xichen smiled, wrapped an arm around her shoulder, "Already a little mom, yet you still want your mom?"

She huffed softly, wrapping her arms around his waist, not speaking as they went to the parking lot together, where the family’s servants saw them and chuckled behind their hands.

In the car, Gu Anxi sat in the passenger seat, still looking pouty.

Bo Xichen patted her head, "Not the kind of person to be this petty."

"Just petty," Gu Anxi declared, hugging his arm, all soft.

He turned to kiss her, amused and a bit exasperated, "Really, now behaving like a child, jealous of Bo Xin, of An An, and now you’re even jealous of Chu Yan."

Gu Anxi didn’t move, resting her head against his arm, murmuring, "Not jealous, just thinking about Chu Ci’s wedding... can’t help but remember the past and feel a bit sentimental."

He looked at his young wife fondly, knowing she was reminiscing about her girlhood, perhaps just those times or those people.

Uncle, Old Master He, and many others...

Bo Xichen’s hand, which was on the steering wheel, relaxed. He lowered his head to look at her, "Anxi, shall we go back?"

She murmured in agreement, her hand still holding onto him, softly calling him uncle.

He understood and didn’t drive, staying with her instead.

After a long while, he teased her, "Our Anxi has become such an emotional little thing now."

She made a sound, hugging his neck to give him a kiss, then resting her face in the crook of his neck. His body felt warm, making her feel very secure.

Bo Xichen was aware of a different kind of passion but remained unaffected, gently patting her head: ’Alright, stop acting spoiled.’

She sat back a bit sheepishly, taking out her phone to play. Bo Xichen chuckled, driving the car back to Si Garden.

He had been on a business trip for half a month, and the days since returning had been extremely busy, hardly paying attention. That night, he naturally comforted her well...

The atmosphere was lovely here, but the wedding night on the other side was far less so.

After the wedding, Chu Ci and Zhao Mo Ran took a black limousine back to the villa. Although it was their wedding night, the house wasn’t decorated festively and was no different from usual, except it now had a new mistress.

Once home, Chu Ci tossed his coat onto the sofa. Zhao Mo Ran followed him inside and said softly, "I’m going upstairs to shower."

Chu Ci glanced at her, but as she headed upstairs, he followed, giving her no time for a shower. He pushed her against the door and kissed her hard...

Zhao Mo Ran tried to push him away, but the difference in strength between a man and a woman was too great. She couldn’t move him at all, so she could only pant helplessly, turning her head aside in shame and indignation.

To her, this wedding was truly a humiliation. Everyone clearly knew who he had in his heart, which was fine. But he made it clear to everyone that he didn’t care about her as his wife, so naturally, others didn’t respect her.

"Are you mad?" The more she struggled, the more he found amusement in it, grasping her chin to make her look at him.

Zhao Mo Ran was almost in tears, "Chu Ci, we’re already married. How about letting me go? Can’t you let it be? I can have children if you want...

His eyes were almost cruel as he watched her breakdown and laughed softly, "Why are you crying? What are you afraid of? What’s left to fear if you’re not afraid of having kids... or, are you afraid you’ll forget Gu Fei and fall for me?"

He pressed her down cruelly with one hand, and leisurely took a cigarette from his pocket with the other. He lit it with a cigarette lighter, took a draw, and blew the smoke onto her delicate face...

Zhao Mo Ran dodged desperately, "I’m not!"

"Good if you’re not," Chu Ci smiled lightly, "Best not to fall for me. I married you because you’re suitable, bringing you home brings peace of mind."

For some reason, Zhao Mo Ran blurted out, ’Isn’t it because I somewhat resemble Yan Yan?’

As soon as she uttered the words, the temperature in the room seemed to drop several degrees, as if ice beads could form.