Campus Ace Girl

Chapter 1046 - 1045: If Trouble Happens, Let It Not Be at Our Doorstep

He chuckled softly but didn’t say anything.A once-in-a-lifetime night, long and tender.

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While tenderness filled the air on the new wedding night, outside Si Garden drunkenly wandered a man—none other than Lu Heng.

His car was parked by the roadside in front of Si Garden. He took a pack of beer from the car and sat quietly drinking by the car’s hood, which caught the attention of Bo Nianyao and Lin Yun.

Upon hearing this from the gatekeeper, Lin Yun glanced at Bo Nianyao with dissatisfaction and said, "Look, even the son of your first love is still pining after our family now."

As she spoke, she pinched Bo Nianyao a few times. He smiled wryly, "My dear, how did this become my fault again? I always saw that Lu Heng kid as quite aloof. Besides, isn’t he supposed to have a broken arm? Why’s he driving and drinking?"

Madam Bo replied coldly, "He can drink and drive all he wants, but today we’re having a celebration, and we can’t have this happening at our doorstep."

While taking off his festive robe, Bo Nianyao thought for a minute before saying, "Alright, I’ll go and talk to him."

He sighed again while speaking, "This kid too, Bo Xichen and Zai Zai have already registered their marriage by the time he came back from abroad. What’s left to think about?"

"Huh, the Lu family’s father and son are of the same kind. Don’t think of him as too romantically devoted." Madam Bo nudged him, "Go deal with him."

Bo Nianyao agreed good-naturedly, then looked at his wife, "What a pleasant time, and we’re finally relaxing. But madam, you’re really spoiling the mood."

Despite saying so, he still changed into a brown robe and stepped outside. The gatekeeper led him and pointed to a spot, "See, he’s been drinking several bottles there. I was really worried something might happen to young master Lu."

Bo Nianyao patted the gatekeeper’s shoulder, "Good job. If something did happen, the madam might flay you alive."

The gatekeeper smiled, embarrassed, "The madam just gave me twenty thousand earlier."

"Keep it." Bo Nianyao was in a good mood, laughed heartily, and strode toward Lu Heng.

When he reached Lu Heng, he pointed at the bottles, "So much drinking? Zai Zai told me you hurt your hand. Aren’t you a medical student? Don’t you know how to take care of yourself?"

Lu Heng still sat on the car hood, likely having drunk quite a bit and forgetting most of his usual manners, just holding the beer can, speaking softly, "I know what I’m doing."

Seeing he wasn’t easy to persuade, Bo Nianyao sat on the hood too, opened a can of beer, and took a sip.

Lu Heng turned to look at him.

Bo Nianyao smiled, "In life, things rarely go as planned, but this is just a start."

He said this while patting Lu Heng on the shoulder.

Lu Heng stared straight at him and, fueled by alcohol, asked, "If it weren’t for my father back then, would you have been with my mother?"

Bo Nianyao shook his head and smiled. After a long pause, just when Lu Heng thought he wouldn’t answer, he spoke, "Probably, but we would be like any ordinary couple. She would be mingling among the society madams, and feelings would gradually fade, becoming family-like at our age now."

Lu Heng frowned, "Isn’t it different with aunt Lin?"

Mentioning Lin Yun stirred something in Nian Yao’s heart. He smiled faintly, "Lu Heng, some relationships are like a raging fire that burns brightly, while others are like tea—you get hooked and can’t quit; the more you drink, the more addictive it becomes."

Lu Heng fixed his gaze on him, slowly saying, "I thought men would feel more protective toward someone like my mother."

Bo Nianyao chuckled, "Fifty-something gentlewomen all have their well-crafted shields. They don’t need men to protect them. If they still do at this age, they probably aren’t thinking straight."

Lu Heng was taken aback, wanting to retort but finding no reason.

Thinking it over, it did seem true. For example, it was precisely Gu Anxi’s independence that he couldn’t let go of or come to terms with. If she were just a girl needing a man’s protection, would he have chased her from Qingcheng to Beicheng?

Lu Heng felt uneasy again, chugging another bottle of beer, while Bo Nianyao looked at him, "If you feel bad, drink. If you drink too much, I’ll have someone send you home."

In the end, Lu Heng really drank too much and refused to leave. Bo Nianyao had no choice but to have him carried into the guest room at Si Garden. The commotion was quite loud, and it startled Lin Yun. When she came over, she was furious, pinching her nose and scolding Bo Nianyao, "Weren’t you supposed to persuade him to leave? How did he end up here, and how much did you drink yourself?"

Bo Nianyao was only slightly tipsy, probably because he was in a good mood. While accepting a towel from a servant to wipe himself, he instructed others to move Lu Heng onto the bed in a bedroom and have someone stay with him.

After arranging everything, he returned to his room. Lin Yun helped him unfasten his robe buttons, still complaining, "Hanging out and drinking with young people at your age, like it’s a good thing."

Taking advantage of his drunkenness, Bo Nianyao pulled his wife onto his lap, smiling, "Does that make Nian Yao a good one?"

Lin Yun pinched him hard, "Today is Xichen and Zai Zai’s wedding day, stop being so improper. As elders, we should behave like elders."

Bo Nianyao touched his wife’s hair, undoing the binding, and as Lin Yun’s long hair fell, he leaned over, resting on her shoulder, inhaling her scent and laughing softly, "When the door’s closed, who cares about elders! Just now, Lu Heng asked if I saw you as family; guess how I answered?"

Lin Yun helplessly bent down and asked in a low voice, "What did you say?"

Bo Nianyao’s hand moved down, gently holding his wife’s waist, his voice hoarse, "If one day Nian Yao no longer has his wife, he would remain single for life."

Lin Yun spat at him, poking his forehead with her finger, "Drinking a little and spouting nonsense. I’m perfectly fine."

Bo Nianyao leaned close, rambling drunkenly, "Then Nian Yao wishes for the madam to be even better."

...A divider for Nian Yao daddy’s nonsense and feeling sorry for Dr. Lu...

In the morning, it’s customary for the newlyweds to have morning tea with family and give out some big red envelopes.

Gu Anxi was a bit tired but was still dragged up by Bo Xichen to go to the front hall together.

He looked refreshed while Gu Anxi yawned continuously as they walked, looking sleepy and exhausted. The passing servants tried to suppress their laughter as they greeted them. Bo Xichen went out with a stack of red envelopes and handed them out to everyone they met, with five thousand yuan in each. Everyone was delighted to share in the joy and receive a gift.

After giving out all the envelopes, they reached the front hall. Bo Xichen leaned down and asked considerately, "Are you still very tired?"

"Hmm." Gu Anxi leaned against him, muttering a few complaints softly. As she spoke, she inadvertently looked up and saw Lu Heng, who was talking back and forth with Bo Nianyao at the lower end of the dining table.

The old and the young were both shrewd, so naturally, there would be no heartfelt words exchanged.

Gu Anxi felt a bit of a headache and glanced at Bo Xichen.

Bo Xichen was extremely calm, seemingly unsurprised by this unexpected guest’s arrival. He sat down with his young wife, greeted his parents, and personally poured them a cup of tea.

Madam Bo smiled broadly and handed over a large red envelope, then said, "Your senior brother Lu drank too much last night and happened to fall at our doorstep, so your dad brought him in. Let’s have breakfast together."

Lu Heng felt as though he was having the worst day ever, but since an elder had spoken, he couldn’t refute it. He forced a smile.

He looked at Gu Anxi, who was wearing a light pink jumpsuit today. It was very casual and not at all like a newlywed look, but her expression with Bo Xichen certainly looked like a newlywed’s.

Gu Anxi noticed his gaze and looked over, "Senior Brother Lu, do you also want to give a red envelope?"

Lu Heng felt slightly embarrassed.

He didn’t have cash on him. All he had was jealousy.

And a sense of unwillingness.

Gu Anxi didn’t say anything more, quietly ate breakfast, and even obediently drank her tonic. Madam Bo rewarded her with another big red envelope, and Lu Heng was somewhat dazed watching it. It was as if they were raising a granddaughter.

Gu Anxi unapologetically accepted all the red envelopes and stuffed them in her pocket.

As Bo Nianyao and Bo Xichen discussed plans to return, Gu Anxi leaned against Bo Xichen and quietly played on her phone, while Lu Heng watched her silently.

At this moment, Madam Bo felt quite annoyed with Bo Nianyao. Alright, he had invited such a "big shot" back, and now the person was openly staring at her child without hiding their intentions.

Madam Bo was indeed experienced. She smiled as she said to Lu Heng, "Lu Heng, you’re a year older than Xichen. It’s about time to find a girlfriend. If you don’t have anyone in mind, I’ll help you find someone. You can meet a few in the coming days and see if there’s anyone suitable."

Before Lu Heng could say anything, Madam Bo clapped her hands and said, "Oh, I forgot something. Chaoge is from the same medical school as you and Xichen. When it comes to Chaoge, she’s both beautiful and knowledgeable. You two are close, and I heard she’s in Beicheng these days. Such a good girl, aren’t you considering her?"

Lu Heng’s face turned dark, and he replied with a forced smile, "Chaoge and I are just collaborators."

"Feelings can be developed," Madam Bo said warmly. "How about this, I’ll call her and invite her over for lunch, and you can’t refuse."

Such a request, on ordinary days, Lu Heng would definitely reject. But after a brief struggle, he agreed. Madam Bo understood his intentions; it wouldn’t matter as long as it was clarified with Jiang Chaoge afterward. So when she made the call, she not only invited Jiang Chaoge but also her mother.

Jiang’s mother, coming from a humble background, was suddenly invited by a wealthy woman like Madam Bo, along with her daughter, to Si Garden. This was a gathering beyond the reach of ordinary folks. Moreover, the other party said they would introduce a talented young man to Chaoge, making it an opportunity not to be missed. Those around Madam Bo must be impressive individuals.

Most importantly, Jiang’s mother had great trust in Madam Bo’s character. So even though Jiang Chaoge was somewhat reluctant, her mother convinced her.

"The issue with Young Master Bo was ages ago. Besides, the Bo Family never meant anything by it. Now that Madam Bo is willing to let bygones be bygones and introduce you to someone, it’s a blessing many would envy. What reason do you have to act willful?"

Jiang Chaoge looked at her mother, "What you’re saying makes sense, but don’t you think it’s too sudden?"

She added softly, "Madam Bo never really liked me."

"But she’s opened her mouth now, and it’s not appropriate to refuse," Jiang’s mother advised her daughter. "After what happened with Mr. Wang, you should let go of those unrealistic dreams and find a stable person to marry. I think Chen Ming is suitable. He’s currently single, and you two still have a chance."

Jiang’s mother knew that Chen Ming had gone on several blind dates and even dated a couple of girls, but none worked out.

She hoped her daughter would be with such a reliable man. At least Chen Ming’s family had no complicated relations—just a mother. In the future, big and small matters would be up to Chaoge. Finding someone with power meant dealing with a web of family connections that Chaoge might not handle.

With this, Jiang Chaoge was a bit displeased, "Mom, it’s not like I can’t get married. Why do you keep wanting me to go back to him?"

"This isn’t revisiting old ground! Chen Ming’s a great guy." Jiang’s mother sighed, "No matter what, you must give the Bo Family face during this meal. Didn’t your relationship with the Bo Family become strained because of that experiment? Take this opportunity to ease tensions. Chaoge, although your uncle supports you, you shouldn’t burn all your bridges at once. Once they’re burned, it’ll be hard to go back."

Jiang Chaoge remained silent.

Jiang’s mother gently stroked her daughter’s hair, speaking softly, "Chaoge, I have a bad feeling about this experiment. Your uncle’s staking so much, and you’ve put everything on the line. If something goes wrong, I’m worried..."

Jiang Chaoge reassured, "Mom, with Senior Brother Lu involved in this experiment, it’s a sure thing. You probably don’t know his talent in research. If Senior Brother Bo is the top in clinical practice, then Senior Brother Lu is unrivaled in developmental research."

Relieved by this, Jiang’s mother patted her chest, "I didn’t know he was that impressive. Now I feel at ease."

Jiang Chaoge nodded, "Don’t worry, mom, this won’t go wrong."

Only then did Jiang’s mother feel relieved and then urged her daughter to prepare to go to the Bo Family for a meal.

Once ready, they drove to the Bo Family’s place around eleven, just in time for some conversation before lunch.

As the car pulled in, Jiang Chaoge and her mother got out together, and Lu Heng stood there, his face even darker than before.

Madam Bo smiled warmly, "Xiao Jiang and your mom are here."

Jiang’s mother got out of the car, looking around in admiration, "This is grander than anything I’ve ever seen."

Jiang Chaoge, who was quite concerned with appearances, shot her mother a glance. But Jiang’s mother was an honest person, making several polite remarks and even presenting a gift. Though modest, it was thoughtfully chosen, and Madam Bo accepted it respectfully.

Just then, Jiang’s mother suddenly noticed Lu Heng standing to the side.

Oh my, such a handsome face, a proud little expression, and an air about him that captivated Jiang’s mother instantly. She cleared her throat and asked Madam Bo, "Who is this young man?"

Jiang Chaoge introduced first, "This is Senior Brother Lu."

In her heart, she wondered what was happening. How could it be Senior Brother Lu? Wasn’t it common knowledge that Senior Brother Lu liked Gu Anxi? And now Madam Bo was setting them up—what kind of plan was this?