Campus Ace Girl-Chapter 759 - 760: Up and Down the Bo Family Vying for Favor 3600 Words

Chapter 759: Chapter 760: Up and Down the Bo Family Vying for Favor 3600 Words

Gu Anxi left the building, got into her car, but instead of leaving immediately, she happily opened the box and admired its contents. She then carefully placed it on the passenger seat beside her and drove home.

By the time she arrived at Si Garden, it was already dark and dinnertime.

Just as she was getting out of her car, a figure appeared beside her. She was startled; when she looked closer, it was Grandpa Bo.

Gu Anxi glanced at him and coughed lightly. "What are you doing here?"

Grandpa Bo, leaning on a walking cane, stared at the item in her hand, his eyes gleaming in the twilight. He asked bluntly, "Is that something good you got from King Jingyao’s place?"

He had noticed that every time this little rascal went to King Jingyao’s, she would bring something back. The cabinet in the Orchid Room was filled with dazzling things, and it made him envious. It wasn’t just him; even Nian Yao had casually mentioned it in front of him a few times, his tone laced with envy.

Seeing his expectant look, Gu Anxi laughed and casually handed the item to him. "If you like it, it’s yours."

Grandpa Bo assumed it couldn’t be too valuable, or the little rascal wouldn’t be so generous. However, when he opened it, his old eyes widened dramatically.

Gu Anxi watched his stunned reaction. After a moment, Grandpa Bo cleared his throat and asked, "This... is this really for me?"

She smiled and started walking. "When have I ever gone back on my word?"

Grandpa Bo was ecstatic but tried hard to suppress his joy. Following her, he smelled the aroma of dinner. He whispered, "I’ll put this away first. Don’t tell anyone where I was."

Gu Anxi smiled and went directly to the dining room.

As expected, when Mrs. Bo saw Gu Anxi return, she muttered, "Anxi’s back already. I wonder where Grandpa Bo has wandered off to."

Gu Anxi smiled and sat down, ready for dinner.

Mrs. Bo ordered dinner to be served and asked someone to find Grandpa Bo.

At that moment, Bo Nianyao leaned in and whispered to Gu Anxi, "I saw Grandpa waiting for you in the parking lot."

Gu Anxi looked at him, her gaze innocent. "Oh, I didn’t see him."

Dishonest. Bo Nianyao knew what was going on.

She went to King Jingyao’s in the afternoon and usually brought back something good, but now there was no sign of it. Grandpa Bo had most likely snatched it. Bo Nianyao felt a pang of jealousy but suppressed it.

Indeed, after a short while, Grandpa Bo came over, trembling slightly. He sat down, smiling, clearly in an excellent mood.

"Time to eat! Time to eat!"

Everyone ate together. Naturally, Bo Xichen was very attentive to Gu Anxi. Grandpa Bo noticed this and, contrary to his usual behavior, personally served her some food, a broad smile on his face. "This is good. Girls should eat this to stay slim."

Gu Anxi smiled. "You’re very knowledgeable, Old Master Bo."

Grandpa Bo put on a stern face. "Hey, why ’Old Master Bo’? From now on, just call me Grandpa."

He added fondly, "In my life, my only regret was not having a granddaughter. Now that I finally have one, shouldn’t I cherish her?"

After speaking, he even pretended to wipe away a tear, making Mrs. Bo cringe. "Listening to you, one would think Anxi came from your own belly," she said.

She chuckled a couple of times.

Grandpa Bo felt somewhat ashamed and indignant, but he held his tongue, swallowed his pride, and sullenly took a few bites of rice.

Gu Anxi sympathetically picked up a piece of food for him. "Don’t just focus on eating, Grandpa."

Grandpa Bo immediately looked up, his eyes hopeful.

After a moment, he agreed with a quavering voice, then glanced anxiously at Mrs. Bo, worried she might be displeased.

Mrs. Bo glared fiercely at Gu Anxi, a look that even Grandpa Bo feared.

But the little rascal wasn’t afraid of her. She cheerfully picked up a piece of the best meat for Mrs. Bo. "This is the best piece, Mom. You eat it."

Mrs. Bo was most susceptible to this kind of flattery. Hearing this, she ate the meat, and her fierceness subsided. However, she still had to maintain her stern facade.

The more she pretended, the more Gu Anxi clung to her, until Mrs. Bo couldn’t stand it anymore and feigned annoyance. "Alright, alright, call me whatever you want. You’re all grown up now; I can’t control you anymore."

Gu Anxi then showered her with a torrent of compliments. Her shamelessness made even Grandpa Bo stare in shock. But this method worked wonders; soon, Mrs. Bo was completely appeased, and even her expression towards him softened.

Grandpa Bo found it quite amazing.

Just then, a fine piece of meat was placed in his bowl. It was his beloved son, Bo Nianyao, who had put it there.

Bo Nianyao smiled like a gentle spring breeze. "Dad, let’s have tea in the study later and have a chat."

Grandpa Bo looked at his son suspiciously. "Chat... about what?"

Bo Nianyao gave a faint smile. "I recently acquired a beautiful white jade vase. Wouldn’t you like to see it? I heard it’s one of a kind, a rare treasure."

At these words, Grandpa Bo immediately took the bait. He replied enthusiastically, "What a coincidence! I just got something similar myself."

Bo Nianyao laughed cheerfully. "Excellent! Then let’s compare and see whose is better."

Grandpa Bo was instantly defiant. "A comparison it is then... Who’s afraid of whom?"

As a result, after the comparison, his newly acquired treasure ended up in Bo Nianyao’s hands. It was only when Grandpa Bo returned to his room that he realized he had been tricked—his son had been scheming for his treasure from the start.

In Bo Nianyao’s room, Mrs. Bo shook her head helplessly. "Nianyao, at your age, still tricking the old man."

Bo Nianyao brought the item into their bedroom. Carefully studying it with a magnifying glass, he chuckled at his wife’s words. "You don’t understand. This truly is a fine piece. It was most likely a gift from Jingyao to Anxi. Anxi didn’t think much of it and casually gave it to Grandpa Bo. I had to put in a lot of effort to get it. Don’t you go soft-hearted and give it back to him."

Mrs. Bo glared at him. "Am I known for being soft-hearted? I’m usually the domineering and ruthless one!"

Bo Nianyao, his eyes still on the treasure, chuckled. "Others may not know you, but I know how considerate you are towards Dad. In hot weather, he can’t stand air conditioning. You always make sure his room is taken care of, making it comfortable for him."

After saying that, he reached out and patted her hand. "I, Nianyao, am a lucky man."

Mrs. Bo brushed his hand away. "You just focus on your treasure."

She added, "I’m not being soft. I’m doing it for Xichen’s sake."

Truth be told, how could she not see it? Her son, Nianyao, harbored tender feelings for the Old Master, and Xichen was just like his father in that respect. It was just inconvenient for them to say or do certain things, so they let that little rascal Anxi take the lead. Nianyao had also spoken to Anxi privately about it on several occasions. Since that was the case, why should she play the villain?

Besides, Grandpa Bo is old. How many years does he have left?

Lost in thought, Mrs. Bo sighed.

Bo Nianyao put down the item in his hand, came over, and hugged her. "The future is still far off. We just need to live with a clear conscience."

Mrs. Bo let down her hair and started some needlework, knitting a small baby vest.

So adorable.

As she knitted, she said, "These days, I can’t help but think about Bo Qing... If we had been more attentive back then, he wouldn’t be in this situation today."

By the time they found out, Bo Qing had already reached a point where he was beyond their control.

Upon hearing this, Bo Nianyao remained silent. He sat across from his wife for a long while before offering a faint smile. "Who could have foreseen this?"

Mrs. Bo knew he was still upset. She looked up. "Alright, don’t be sad. When there’s a child in the house, you’ll forget all about this."

Then, as if talking to herself, she added, "But Anxi and Xichen are going to Jiang City, so it might not be convenient to have a child for now."

Bo Nianyao simply smiled.

「 」

Meanwhile, when Grandpa Bo returned to the Orchid Room, he felt an emptiness inside.

His treasure had been tricked away by his son.

He couldn’t sleep, so he paced back and forth in the courtyard.

Bo Xichen had an important document to review that evening. With nothing else to do, Gu Anxi lay on the sofa playing games on her phone. After a couple of rounds, she sensed something was amiss. She went out and saw Grandpa Bo wandering outside.

"Hey," Gu Anxi went over. "It’s almost midnight, Grandpa. Why aren’t you asleep yet?"

Seeing it was her, Grandpa Bo came over, looking dejected.

Gu Anxi leaned against a magnolia tree and smiled. "Did your heart-to-heart chat result in you losing your treasure?"

Grandpa Bo’s eyes widened in surprise. "How did you know?"

Gu Anxi laughed. "You’ve known for a long time that Dad (Bo Nianyao) likes these things, yet you still dared to show off your treasure to him. He probably spun a lot of excuses, you got carried away, gave him the item, and regretted it as soon as you left, right?"

Grandpa Bo remained silent, his head bowed.

As a father, being tricked by one’s son was not exactly a glorious affair.

Gu Anxi looked at him and smiled slightly. "Do you want to come to my place for a cup of tea and a chat?"

Grandpa Bo shook his head vehemently. "I’d better not."

What treasures did he have left to show?

Gu Anxi knew what he was thinking, so she went over and patted him gently. "Alright, it’s just an item. I have plenty at my place. You can pick a couple and take them home."

"Really?" Grandpa Bo’s eyes lit up, and he immediately perked up.

Gu Anxi smiled. "Of course, it’s true."

So, she led Grandpa Bo into her house. As they entered, Grandpa Bo peered around. "Where’s Xichen?"

Gu Anxi replied matter-of-factly, "He’s in the study."

She poured a glass of chilled chrysanthemum tea for Grandpa Bo. Drinking it was very refreshing, and he was quite satisfied, though he was more eager to see that shelf of treasures.

Gu Anxi was very generous and let him pick freely.

Grandpa Bo’s eyes were dazzled by the choices. After much deliberation, he finally picked two treasures and returned to his room, content.

Gu Anxi saw him off, then shook her head and went back to the study.

Bo Xichen’s gaze was fixed on the screen. He chuckled. "Did Grandpa Bo come over?"

She wrapped her arms around his neck from behind and hummed in agreement. "Yes, he looked so pitiful."

Bo Xichen turned his head. "He should be quite pleased now."

She hummed again.

Bo Xichen’s voice suddenly became husky. "Anxi, you seem to make everyone happy. When will you make me happy too, hmm?"

Hearing this, she flushed crimson and started to stammer, unable to form a coherent sentence for a long while.

Bo Xichen pinched her cheek. "I’m talking to you."

She stumbled over her words, "How... how should I make you happy?"

He pulled her close and buried his face in her shoulder, chuckling softly.

Gu Anxi, suddenly coming back to her senses, balled her little fist and lightly thumped him...

「 」

「The next morning.」

Bo Xichen appeared in the dining room on time. Grandpa Bo waited eagerly, but Gu Anxi didn’t show up.

He asked quietly, "Where’s that little rascal Anxi?"

Bo Xichen smiled faintly. "She probably wants to sleep in a bit longer."

Grandpa Bo immediately nodded. "Yes, yes, she should sleep more. Kids need sleep to grow."

Bo Nianyao and Mrs. Bo exchanged glances.

Something’s not right! This isn’t his usual tune!

They knew that Grandpa Bo used to be the most opposed to anyone sleeping late. His sudden change of heart definitely meant he must have gotten some treasures last night.

Grandpa Bo noticed their stares and grumbled, "Can’t I even care about the little rascal?"

He cleared his throat. "Nianyao, Lin Yun, and Xichen, let me tell you, Anxi is a member of the Bo family. That means she doesn’t belong to any of you exclusively; she’s part of our entire Bo family. So... you can’t always monopolize her..."

His voice grew weaker as he finished, "...I have rights too."

The three Bo family members remained silent.

Grandpa Bo then added softly, "That’s the principle of it. If you don’t agree, we can call the main and branch families together to judge whether I’m right or wrong."

After another moment of silence, Bo Xichen wiped his lips and rose gracefully. "I’m heading to the hospital."

He paused for a moment, then said, "Aside from the time she spends with me, you can all discuss how to allocate the rest of her time."

With that, he walked out, got into his car, and left without getting entangled in the discussion.

After all, he didn’t need to compete for favor. With his outstanding abilities in teaching and guiding people, Anxi would always think of him...