CHAPTER 2: CHAPTER 2 GU ANXI, NOT AS GOOD AS BEFORE

Downstairs from the outpatient building, Gu Anxi raised her hand and looked again.

Heh. What a kid!

She went to the bank and deposited the 500,000 yuan prize money she had received that morning into her account. By the time she came out, it was already lunchtime. She casually grabbed something to eat and returned to school.

Qing University, Qingcheng’s premier institution.

Qing University was most renowned for its students in their white school uniforms—a strikingly conspicuous and flashy sight among the various prestigious schools. And the annual Qing University campus belle contest generated buzz comparable to the Golden Eagle Goddess competition.

Gu Anxi was a sophomore art student majoring in fine arts, yet no one had ever seen her pick up a paintbrush.

At the classroom entrance, a couple was intimately entwined, their gazes full of affection.

The senior heartthrob, Qin Siyuan, and sophomore Shen Wanqing.

"Excuse me." Gu Anxi’s voice was cool.

Qin Siyuan’s gaze was somewhat difficult to read as he stepped aside.

But Shen Wanqing, beside him, gritted her teeth.

Over a year ago, Gu Anxi had been elected campus belle with 95% of the votes, but she later disappeared. Shen Wanqing had taken over the title in her stead. Yet, before Shen Wanqing could even warm the seat, Gu Anxi, who had been missing for a year, returned.

In less than half a day, the campus belle title had swiftly reverted to Gu Anxi!

Someone had even posted on the campus forum: if Gu Anxi went missing again, the campus belle title should remain vacant, as no one else was worthy!

Shen Wanqing clenched her teeth. This Gu Anxi was no longer the Gu Anxi of the past.

The Gu family had fallen, Gu Yuntian was in a vegetative state, and Mrs. Gu had remarried... Gu Anxi’s circumstances were no better than her own. At least she, Shen Wanqing, still had Qin Siyuan.

This thought brought Shen Wanqing considerable comfort.

Gu Anxi walked straight past them toward her seat. She needed a nap.

Shen Wanqing suddenly spoke, her voice deceptively gentle, "Anxi, I truly didn’t mean it. I know you really like Qin Siyuan... I’m so terribly sorry!"

Gu Anxi raised a hand to rub her temples, a dull ache starting.

The surroundings fell silent.

No one had ever heard that Gu Anxi liked Qin Siyuan too. Could there be some misunderstanding here?

Gu Anxi turned, her expression impassive. "And who, may I ask, is Qin Siyuan?"

Shen Wanqing faltered, her pretty face stiffening. "He’s... our senior!"

"Should I know him?" Gu Anxi retorted coolly.

Not only was Shen Wanqing left humiliated, but Qin Siyuan’s expression also darkened.

Publicly rebuffed by Gu Anxi, he felt a surge of displeasure and spoke up for his girlfriend, "Classmate Gu, I am Shen Wanqing’s boyfriend."

Gu Anxi gave a soft chuckle, tilting her head. "And?"

The surroundings fell silent again.

The campus belle in white truly is a conversation ender!

Shen Wanqing smoothly interjected, trying to salvage the situation, "We are truly in love."

Gu Anxi sighed softly. Why am I here? Why do I have to listen to this pointless drivel?

She turned slightly, her voice tinged with weariness, "Then, I wish you both happiness."

That fleeting glimpse of her profile was breathtaking, leaving everyone holding their breath.

Gu Anxi’s beauty defied description: her black, shoulder-length hair, the white Qing University uniform. Two colors, one captivating presence.

Wherever she stood, she was the focal point. In comparison, Shen Wanqing truly paled.

At this moment, even Qin Siyuan couldn’t help but feel his heart skip a beat, his handsome lips pursing slightly.

However, he told himself that choosing Shen Wanqing was the right decision. Wanqing was gentle and pretty. Though her family background was somewhat lacking, she was very talented in painting with a limitless future. Besides, his family liked her very much.

Just as Qin Siyuan was lost in his myriad thoughts, Shen Wanqing managed a smile and said graciously, "Siyuan, you should head back to class. Anxi and I just have a small misunderstanding."