Campus Ace Girl

Chapter 1077: Chapter 1076: Did You Marry Her Because of Gu Anxi?

Gu Mingzhu stared fixedly for a moment, ’Is there something wrong?’

Shen Wanqing’s lips pressed tight; she was mad with jealousy. Why was it that after everything Gu Mingzhu had been through, she could still sit here calmly watching Tom and Jerry, while her own life was filled with humiliation?

She was dazed. Gu Mingzhu turned her head and said lightly, "If it weren’t for Qin Siyuan, I wouldn’t talk to you, so don’t think I’m easy to bully."

Then her voice lowered slightly: "In my heart, you’re still just a domestic fowl."

Shen Wanqing was infuriated and was about to retort when she heard footsteps. Turning, she saw Qin Siyuan returning.

He had probably just returned from a meeting, impeccably dressed, his features sharp and more mature than before.

Shen Wanqing’s eyes turned red instantly, and she called softly: "Siyuan."

Qin Siyuan glanced at her, placed his briefcase on the sofa, and then sat down beside Gu Mingzhu, who sat up straight, ignoring him.

Qin Siyuan smiled lightly, then gently said, "Go upstairs, I have a few words to say to Miss Shen."

"I won’t go, I’ll just sit here." Gu Mingzhu glanced at him, munching on a chip, looking stubborn.

Qin Siyuan was somewhat surprised, because he saw a small trace of Anxi in her—just like Anxi when she was young, strangely lovable. He immediately realized that if Anxi appeared in this scene, it would only be with Professor Bo, but Mingzhu would only be with him.

He sighed rather helplessly, his voice suddenly hoarse: "Then you must not make trouble, or go see if Auntie is done with dinner yet."

’It’s all my favorite food.’ Gu Mingzhu glanced at him, a bit defiantly.

Qin Siyuan said nothing more and then moved slightly aside, finally looking at Shen Wanqing: "Did you come to see me about Mr. Wang?"

Shen Wanqing spoke a bit hastily: "Siyuan, you have to help me."

Qin Siyuan didn’t respond immediately but got up to pour a glass of water and placed it in front of her.

Shen Wanqing’s eyes stung a little; she was pregnant, and he offered her iced water.

Qin Siyuan didn’t think much about it; he indeed knew she was pregnant, but since she wasn’t his wife, he naturally wouldn’t feel distressed. When they parted ways, everything was made clear, so he wouldn’t feel burdened.

After sitting down again, he took a cup of flower tea in front of Gu Mingzhu and sipped it. Anxi had given it to her, whom she liked very much. He would occasionally drink some and felt... Anxi really knew how to enjoy life.

After a sip, he put the cup down and softly said, "This matter is unrelated to you. There’s no need to be conspicuous, Miss Shen. Some things are better handled not from selfish intentions but without them; it makes life a bit easier."

This was implying she was conniving.

Shen Wanqing couldn’t take it. She pressed her lips together before blurting out: "Did you marry her to live easily too?"

After she spoke, Gu Mingzhu blinked at her but still good-heartedly chose to ignore and continued watching her cartoon.

Shen Wanqing laughed coldly: "See, Gu Mingzhu, you can’t even face the answer. What Qin Siyuan truly likes is Gu Anxi; you’re just a substitute. Aren’t you feeling guilty holding onto this happiness? This is your sister’s man; you took away the family she should have had and her man. You’re such a selfish girl."

Gu Mingzhu listened, somewhat dumbfounded; the cartoon didn’t seem as appealing now. However, she didn’t shed any tears, just stared at Shen Wanqing for a while before softly saying: "Anxi still has Brother Xichen, doesn’t she? Moreover, wasn’t it you who did the snatching?"

Then she looked toward the TV childishly: "Don’t think just because you became Anxi’s aunt, I wouldn’t know you were once engaged to Qin Siyuan; Anxi wasn’t."

Qin Siyuan found it somewhat amusing, reached out, and patted her head: "I told you to go upstairs."

"I don’t want to." Gu Mingzhu hummed, "I’ve been polite enough already."

Qin Siyuan lowered his gaze, watching this tender young girl leaning against the sofa, her speech childish, and couldn’t help feeling his heart soften. In the business world, he’d seen so much darkness, yet coming home to see a simple (or silly) young wife becoming increasingly youthful, all fatigue seemed to be washed away...

It wasn’t just relaxation but happiness.

It’s not about who he has in his heart, but about how much he likes being with her, which is exactly what Gu Mingzhu is to him now.

As for the past, it’s not that he doesn’t think about it at all, just less and less. Occasionally seeing Anxi, he mostly recalls her childhood, her cute looks, which now seem to overlap with Mingzhu...

Qin Siyuan coaxed his little wife briefly before addressing Shen Wanqing again: "You should go back."

Shen Wanqing was somewhat anxious: "Siyuan, do you truly feel no sentiment from the past?"

Qin Siyuan leaned back on the sofa, glancing at his young wife, then softly said: "There is no past sentiment between us; besides, if anyone should come to me, it should be someone from the Wang Family. Miss Shen, do you really think by seeking my help, your position in the Wang Family will elevate? It will only make Mr. Wang suspicious of you, so...people shouldn’t be shortsighted; anyone is better to seek help from than me."

Shen Wanqing was somewhat at a loss; as she realized this, her whole body shivered.

Yes, if she succeeded in persuading him and Wang Kefu came out, what would he think of her?

Upon regaining awareness, she broke out into a cold sweat.

Qin Siyuan remained indifferent: "You should leave."

Shen Wanqing’s lips moved, still wanting to say something, but Qin Siyuan had already stood up, ready to see her out.

He didn’t treat her as a stranger, didn’t pretend he didn’t know her, just considered her someone he was acquainted with. Yet, he still escorted her to the parking lot outside, having a few more private words to say which he didn’t want Mingzhu to hear.

By the car, the moon had risen, and as Shen Wanqing turned back, there was a touch of loneliness in her demeanor, "Siyuan, forgive me, I had my hardships back then, I had nothing, if I continued being with you, I didn’t know if..."

"Do you have it now?" Qin Siyuan sighed softly.

Shen Wanqing’s expression froze, and after a long time, she shook her head gently.

She still had nothing.

Aside from the child in her belly, she had nothing; she had abandoned her art, left only with Wang Kefu in her world.

With a somewhat bewildered look, Shen Wanqing watched as Qin Siyuan lit a cigarette, smoking leisurely: "Don’t come over anymore in the future."

She was suddenly startled, instinctively asking: "Is it because you’re afraid she’ll see me?"

Qin Siyuan shook his head, then said blandly: "There’s no need to meet; our matters are long past, not worth mentioning."

At that moment, a thin mist covered Shen Wanqing’s eyes—

In what she believed to be perhaps the happiest, most beautiful period of her life, Qin Siyuan summarized it with "not worth mentioning." She left, and as she did, she asked him: "Did you marry Gu Mingzhu because of Gu Anxi?"