Campus Ace Girl

She was stunned for a moment, and Gu Anxi started drawing again, her voice indifferent: "Aunt, I understand you’re not feeling well right now."

After speaking, she smiled, the kind of harmless livestock smile.

At that moment, Gu Xiufen seemed to understand everything, her body uncontrollably trembling—

Gu Anxi knew.

She had always known about the incident where Gu Xiufen nearly caused her miscarriage but never mentioned it.

Then, there was Lin Shuang.

Gu Xiufen’s face turned extremely ugly. She stared at Gu Anxi, trying to find something in her expression to start a fight... but Gu Anxi seemed oblivious to her change, leaning on the couch, a notebook resting on her knees, drawing with ease.

Only four words could describe it: Tranquility in time.

In contrast, how pathetic she was, and only now did she realize how foolish and naive she had been, thinking she could make Gu Anxi suffer. This girl silently moved Lin Shuang in, and before doing anything, nearly ruined her family.

Gu Xiufen found no reason, and she knew too well that Gu Anxi could easily destroy her, but she didn’t. Instead, she targeted what mattered most to her.

All her life, Gu Xiufen had been strong, deceiving countless times, but she rarely truly bowed down to anyone. Yet at this moment, she humbly said: "Anxi, I know I’ve done many things wrong, but I love your uncle. I don’t want to divorce."

It was hard for her to speak: "Can you give me a way out?"

She nearly laid it all out, and Gu Anxi stopped pretending, putting down the notebook and saying calmly, "It’s not that I’m not giving you a way out, but you’re not giving yourself one. You said I targeted what mattered most to you, but... if I were like you, would I go after your child? If I did, you probably wouldn’t be standing here safely, right?"

Gu Xiufen froze where she stood.

Her blood ran cold, and it took a long time for her to come to her senses: "You plan to target my son?"

"I don’t think so," Gu Anxi said lightly, "People are different, and as for your matters with uncle, they’re mainly on you, not on me or Lin Shuang."

Gu Xiufen clenched her hands: "Are you saying you’re backing out of this?"

"I never interfered," Gu Anxi smiled slightly, "It’s just... Lin Shuang happens to be an executive at a joint venture that Cloud He Group recently acquired. I heard she was an old acquaintance of Uncle, so I brought her in to facilitate business negotiations more efficiently."

She spoke nonchalantly and confidently. Gu Xiufen was about to explode with anger but had to endure it because Gu Anxi held her lifeline. If she dared to act rashly, even if her son remained unharmed, she might never see him again.

Gu Xiufen endured, knowing that not only Gu Anxi but also the Gu family couldn’t tolerate her anymore. Grandpa and Grandma didn’t know about her harming Anxi; if they did, she would have no place to stand...

Gu Xiufen, being extraordinary, was decisively cutting ties, giving a bitter smile: "I understand."

Gu Anxi smiled without saying anything, continuing to draw her picture.

Some things are best left unspoken.

After Gu Xiufen left, Mrs. Bo lightly coughed: "Did she admit it?"

"Whether she admits it doesn’t matter now. The main point is my Uncle has no feelings for her anymore," Gu Anxi said, leaning against Mrs. Bo’s shoulder, whispering, "She’s more ruthless than many other people I’ve met."

Mrs. Bo thoughtfully considered Gu Xiufen’s actions, feeling the same, "She doesn’t deserve sympathy. Today’s situation is her own doing. Though Miss Shen’s motives were impure, the unborn child was innocent. For her own sake, Gu Xiufen disregarded human life. It’s truly abhorrent."

Gu Anxi murmured in agreement, then heard Mrs. Bo say, "Fortunately, you’re alright. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have let her off."

She knew in her heart that Anxi was willing to take a step back, considering the child, not wanting him to have a disgraced mother. Otherwise, it would be difficult for both the child’s future and him in the Wang family. Hence, she said nothing more, knowing this outcome was sufficient punishment for Gu Xiufen.

Meanwhile, after leaving the Bo family, Gu Xiufen went straight to the Wang family. Seeing Wang Kegui was now very challenging; he almost never came home, only occasionally dropping by to fetch something, refusing even to share a meal, intent on forcing her to give up. As it was now, she wanted to see him; she called, but nobody answered, so she came here.

But even coming to the company didn’t guarantee a meeting, as the receptionist blocked her, saying awkwardly, "Mrs. Wang, President Wang is in a meeting and might not be available."

Gu Xiufen understood this was Wang Kegui’s intention, feeling a chill inside, then coldly said, "Call him and say that no matter how big the meeting, it can be postponed until tomorrow. I’m here to sign the divorce papers."

The receptionist was momentarily stunned but quickly regained composure, swiftly dialing, her proficiency leaving Gu Xiufen feeling bitter.

On the other end, the phone was answered, and the receptionist whispered, "President Wang, your wife is here and mentioned signing an agreement."

There was probably silence on the other end for a moment, ultimately saying something that made the receptionist visibly relieved, then she smiled and said, "Mrs. Wang, this way please."

Gu Xiufen felt especially bitter.

Only in agreeing to divorce would he be willing to see her.

The receptionist offered to accompany her upstairs, but she said softly, "No need, I’ll go up myself."

Though her status was fading, she retained her pride.

As she went up, the receptionists whispered among themselves—

"Have you heard? President Wang hasn’t been home in nearly a month, either staying in hotels or at the company."

"They’re getting divorced, right! How unexpected, President Wang has always been so clean and upright..."

"Think about Manager Lin’s looks, and then the appearance of President Wang’s wife; no man could resist."

...

Gu Xiufen faintly heard those words entering the elevator. In the past, she wouldn’t have let them go, but now, what right did she have?

She entered Wang Kegui’s office; he wasn’t actually in a meeting but sitting at his desk.

The office wasn’t very warm, yet he wore a thin sweater. As Gu Xiufen entered, the secretary immediately stood up: "Mrs. Wang, you’ve arrived."

Gu Xiufen spoke softly: "You don’t need to call me Mrs. Wang anymore; I won’t be for much longer."

The secretary suddenly felt uncomfortable...