Campus Ace Girl

Chapter 1086 - 1085: Beaten Until Unable to Care for Oneself

After checking out from the hotel room, he sat in the car without leaving immediately, instead smoking two cigarettes before driving away. By the time he reached the Bo Family residence, it was already late at night. Bo Nianyao hadn’t slept yet, and he was drinking tea and chatting with Lin Yuan.Lin Yuan, now a successful middle-aged man, was promoted by the Bo Family. Bo Nianyao was easy to get along with, and both shared some common interests, leading them to chat late into the night. As Chen Ming walked in, Lin Yuan laughed and said, "Chen Ming, weren’t you supposed to have a date with a beauty? Why are you back now? They say the spring nights are short, you can’t let them be wasted!"

"Mr. Lin, don’t tease me." Chen Ming scratched his head and sat down, then glanced upstairs. "Is Anxi asleep?"

Bo Nianyao took a sip of tea, smiling, "Kids, they sleep early."

Chen Ming poured himself a cup of tea and sat down to listen to their conversation. Not long after, someone from the Wang Family arrived. Coming so late at night certainly wasn’t good news.

The person who came was Ah Xiang, and her expression looked a bit panicked, "Mr. Bo, our eldest young master was beaten up. Can you come and take a look?"

Bo Nianyao frowned, "Wang Kefu?"

Ah Xiang pouted, "Who else but him? He’s gone half the night, and then gets carried back and tossed at the doorstep, moaning in pain at every movement. The old man requested you come look; he won’t feel at ease taking him to the hospital without seeing you first."

Bo Nianyao looked at Lin Yuan, "Wasn’t he supposed to be having dinner with you guys? How did he end up getting beaten?"

Lin Yuan immediately guessed what had happened. Pretending to sip his tea, he masked his smile, "Perhaps he accidentally provoked someone he shouldn’t have after getting carried away?"

His words revealed enough for Bo Nianyao to understand, while Chen Ming, who was straightforward, remained confused.

At this moment, Bo Nianyao stood up and smiled, "Alright, let’s go take a look. If we can help, we should, especially since we stay at their place."

Lin Yuan clapped his hands, "I haven’t seen the old comrade in a long time. Why not go together?"

He paused, "How about inviting Xichen? He’s more skilled in treating injuries than you."

While Bo Nianyao was still hesitating, Gu Anxi’s voice came from upstairs, "Let’s all go, let’s all go."

She slid down the railing, startling Bo Nianyao who hurriedly caught her. He then spoke to his distinguished son descending from upstairs, "See what you’ve done, can’t even look after a little brat."

Bo Xichen was dressed in comfortable loungewear and walked down gracefully before picking up Gu Anxi, "No more mischief from now on."

As Bo Xichen reprimanded her, Bo Nianyao began speaking about his son again, "She’s young. It’s normal for her to be a bit naughty."

Lin Yuan took a sip of tea, hiding his raised smile.

Xichen was certainly tough.

Even Chen Ming couldn’t stand it, awkwardly suggesting, "Um, perhaps we should first go see the Wang Family. Ah Xiang said it’s quite serious."

When the group arrived, the situation was indeed severe. Wang Kefu lay bruised, swollen, and battered on the sofa, covered in injuries. Most notably, his hand seemed dislocated, making him look utterly miserable.

Old Wang felt deeply frustrated, but given the situation, he couldn’t do much but hurried forward, "Nianyao, it’s not easy to disturb you in the middle of the night unless absolutely necessary. Despite my anger with his constant troublemaking, I can’t bear the thought of him being crippled. I’m pleading for you to take a look."

Bo Nianyao, having ample experience with such situations, naturally comforted him by clasping his hand. Seeing his old friend Lin Yuan here, Old Wang felt somewhat relieved and had someone prepare tea while personally guiding Bo Nianyao over.

Bo Nianyao, skilled in traditional medicine, listened to Wang Kefu’s pulse carefully before saying, "Internally, there’s no issue. It’s likely superficial pains."

Then he lifted Wang Kefu’s arm, which immediately prompted him to howl like a butchered pig, "Ouch, ouch."

"Seems it’s dislocated," Bo Nianyao stood up and turned to Bo Xichen, "Xichen, you set Anxi’s uncle’s bones right. Besides the arm, other bones aren’t dislocated, but many are misaligned. I counted thirty-six pieces; if not corrected now, they may not naturally heal later."

Old Wang was dumbfounded upon hearing this, "This... this isn’t just a simple injury, is it? Even street punks aren’t this fierce, are they?"

Bo Nianyao glanced at Wang Kefu.

Wang Kefu had incurred the wrath of someone he shouldn’t have, and after such suffering, he was initially frightened. Despite unbearable pain, he feigned ignorance, "I don’t know, I don’t know what grudge it might be."

Bo Nianyao merely smiled faintly.

Gu Anxi squatted beside him, squeezed Wang Kefu’s face, and smiled gleefully, "That’s a lie. How could uncle not know who did this? By the way, wasn’t uncle with Dr. Lu Heng from earlier today? Weren’t you planning to have a drink and let Dr. Lu sing for you? Maybe too much drinking made Dr. Lu’s hands itch."

Wang Kefu looked terrified.

First, because Xia Zizi’s accusations were spot on, and second, because he recalled the beauty’s actions, terror alone made him break out in a cold sweat once again.

But at this moment, he finally snapped back to reality—

Lu Heng attended that engagement, organized by Xia Zizi. Does this mean his beating was also orchestrated by Xia Zizi?

Just the thought of it made Wang Kefu feel worse than death, itching to jump up and strangle Gu An’an for questioning, but he couldn’t move an inch.

Lying there painfully, the surrounding people cried or talked, often mentioning Lu Heng. Even someone like Wang Kefu felt ashamed...

Standing beside him, Shen Wanqing, with tearful eyes, felt even more ashamed. She always believed he was just a flirtatious man, at most fooling around with a few women outside, as long as she could use her means, she could secure her spot as Mrs. Wang. But now, she realized the extent of humiliation one could face when reality turned cruel.

She suddenly stared at Gu An’an with venomous eyes.

When Bo Xichen corrected Wang Kefu’s bones, Shen Wanqing discreetly moved towards Gu An’an’s side, whispering: "I want to ask you something."

Gu An’an glanced around, "It’s late at night, is it appropriate for us to be alone together?"

Shen Wanqing held a firm face, "What’s inappropriate?"

Gu An’an crossed her arms, "What if you accidentally hurt yourself and claim I harmed your child?"

Shen Wanqing’s face changed, then hoarsely said, "I won’t joke about the child in my belly."

Gu An’an nodded, "True. I trust you."

With that, she and Shen Wanqing moved to the foyer, where the dim yellow light fell on Shen Wanqing’s face, making her already haggard face even paler. She gazed at Gu An’an, "Was it Dr. Lu who beat Kefu?"

Gu An’an chuckled, "Is there any doubt?"

Shen Wanqing’s body shook slightly, managing to steady herself before asking, "Then, why did he hit Kefu?"

Gu An’an’s smile faded, "You tell me? Shen Wanqing, doesn’t your heart already know? Why won’t you admit the kind of man you found? I told you, my uncle isn’t a common man, he does everything, sticks his hand everywhere, not even the kid in your belly could make him settle down and be a good dad. He abandoned his wife and daughter; what else won’t he do?"

Shen Wanqing bit her lip, her face growing paler.

Gu An’an looked at her, softly said, "Isn’t it good? If he hadn’t met Lu Heng, but some third-rate actor, and contracted this trouble, it wouldn’t just be a matter of physical injuries. Your situation wouldn’t be the same as now."

Shen Wanqing became agitated, "You think I care?"

"Right, you don’t care, you only care about the wealth the title Mrs. Wang brings you, but Shen Wanqing, you must know, my grandfather won’t tolerate such things. My uncle disappointed him; do you think the Wang Family will continue centering around him? Don’t forget, I don’t have just one uncle."

This statement sent shivers down Shen Wanqing’s spine.

Indeed, besides Wang Kefu, there’s Wang Kegui, and Wang Kegui has always been more esteemed by the elder than Kefu. Today’s events could change the elder’s views.

Gu An’an smiled faintly, "If you want to achieve something, you must cultivate it. Not just by having a child. Shen Wanqing, do you truly believe my uncle is unaware of your thoughts? He simply gave you what you desired. You wanted vanity; he gave you the status of Mrs. Wang, regardless of the household chaos. You didn’t want a good husband; you indulged him. He didn’t disappoint you, did he?"

For a moment, Shen Wanqing couldn’t find a word to refute, only looked at Gu An’an.

After a long while, she gently asked, "Does all this have anything to do with you?"

Gu An’an placed her hand in her pocket, slightly swaying, "Joke, what’s it got to do with me? Shen Wanqing, why do you link everything to me? Oh, Wang Kefu has been my uncle for 20 years, however insignificant... It’s not because you got involved with him that I acknowledged this uncle. Understand the cause-and-effect; don’t make it seem like everyone’s scheming against you."

After saying that, she lost interest in speaking further with Shen Wanqing. There was no point, just a woman increasingly yielding to life, inferior even to Aunt Chen who at least finds satisfaction and earns a living through her own hands.

Gu An’an returned to the hall, leaving Shen Wanqing standing there alone. Soon, Wang Family’s second sister-in-law came over, gently patting her shoulder, "An’an can be harsh, don’t take it to heart."

Shen Wanqing’s emotions were jumbled inside. Though she was on guard against Wang Kegui and his wife, she was moved when Wang Family’s second sister-in-law comforted her during this vulnerable time, making her heart warm. She couldn’t help but say, "Sister Xiufen, only you care about me in this home."

Gu Xiufen smiled, "What nonsense."