Hidden identities of the AI Heiress
Chapter 463 - Chapter 463 Chapter 463 How can this even be compared

Chapter 463: Chapter 463 How can this even be compared? Chapter 463: Chapter 463 How can this even be compared? Moreover, he wasn’t sure if it was just his imagination, but Cheng Xue seemed to be treating Qiao Yun with an excess of caution.

Qiao Yun gave Cheng Xue a nod of the head, as if to greet him.

Instead of feeling slighted, Cheng Xue didn’t seem to take offense, and the smile on his face became even more fawning.

Ye Miaoshan was taken aback.

Fawning?

She must have seen it wrong.

Su Fan was also surprised; he couldn’t understand what kind of relationship Qiao Yun could have with the Cheng Family. If there was a connection, it should be with the Lu Family.

Why would Cheng Xue be so enthusiastic towards the younger generation of the Lu Family?

He suddenly thought about Cheng Xue’s child, who was about the same age as Qiao Yun. Could this guy be thinking about a marriage alliance?

In an instant, Su Fan became vigilant; with the eldest sister not around, he definitely had to keep an eye on his niece.

Cheng Xue: ???

Why does his spine suddenly feel chilly?

Ye Miaoshan felt as if a cat’s claws were scratching at her heart, her curiosity now unbearable.

She directly asked, “President Cheng, are you… acquainted with Qiaoqiao?”

Cheng Xue then noticed the members of the Su Family beside Qiao Yun, his contemplative gaze rotating between Qiao Yun and the Su Family.

Qiao Yun noticed his perplexity and explained in a light voice, “These are my mother’s family members.”

Cheng Xue suddenly realized.

He knew Su Fan, but not very well, and had not realized he was Professor Qiao’s uncle.

Upon realizing this, his attitude towards them warmed considerably, as he explained, “Qiao Yun is our school’s treasured student, firmly holding the top rank in the entire city. Qiao Yun is indeed the pride of our school.”

Only then did Su Fan feel relieved. So the reason for the warm reception towards Qiao Yun was because of her academic excellence.

Ye Miaoshan stiffened.

Before, when Su Mian told her that Qiao Yun was the city’s top student, she had thought Su Mian was exaggerating.

Now it was confirmed on the spot.

She couldn’t help but take a closer look at Qiao Yun.

She didn’t seem like the type to have good grades; truly, appearances could be deceiving.

A twinge of envy gnawed at her as she thought of Su Mian.

It was bad enough that the son was outstanding, but even the daughter as well? How could she compete with that?

“Let’s go in first,” said Cheng Xue, personally ushering them inside.

Because of this special treatment, the Su Family received a few extra stares from the other guests.

Su Fan and Su Qingyan didn’t think much of it, but Ye Miaoshan knew they were basking in Qiao Yun’s reflected glory, which made her feel somewhat unsettled.

As an elder, needing to bask in the light of the younger generation was just too embarrassing.

Cheng Xue didn’t stay long, chatting with them for a few moments before leaving, as much as he would have liked to stay glued to Professor Qiao’s side, there were still so many guests to attend to.

Once he had left, Ye Miaoshan turned to Su Qingyan, “I’ll take you to meet some people.”

“Mom, you go ahead. I’m a bit tired and will rest for a bit,” said Su Qingyan, not fond of this socializing.

“What nonsense are you talking about? You tell me you want to rest at an event like this? Why did you even come then?”

“I didn’t want to come; you were the one who insisted on dragging me along.”

Ye Miaoshan choked, turning to Su Fan with irritation, “Look at your son. What kind of attitude is this? I brought him here so he could make more friends.”

“Enough, enough. Qingyan doesn’t need you to introduce him to friends,” Su Fan said, grasping Ye Miaoshan and taking her off to mingle.

Just as Su Qingyan was about to sigh with relief, he suddenly realized that with his parents gone, he was left alone with his cousin…

He turned his head stiffly to look.

Qiao Yun was much shorter than him, her fair little face now looking up at him.

When he turned to look, she blinked innocently.

Su Qingyan found that he was standing a bit too close to Qiao Yun.

He instinctively took a few steps back, but quickly realized this kind of reaction could easily be misunderstood.

He cleared his throat and explained, “I didn’t mean to avoid you.”

“Oh.”

Qiao Yun withdrew her gaze, not caring at all whether he found her disgusting or not.

Su Qingyan thought she didn’t believe him and added, “I even held you when you were little, and you smeared saliva all over my face.”

What he meant was, if I don’t even mind your saliva, how could I mind you as a person?

It’s just that he doesn’t like women getting too close to him.

Qiao Yun: “…”

She explained solemnly, “Babies can’t control their own behavior; it’s not like I wanted to smear saliva on you.”

Su Qingyan felt a little embarrassed. He genuinely did not know how to interact with women, even if the person was his own sister.

“No worries, I don’t mind you smearing saliva on me.”

Qiao Yun frowned in rebuttal, “I’m eighteen now; I won’t smear saliva on you.”

After she spoke, she turned around and started to take some food.

Su Qingyan watched her for quite a while before silently picking up a small cake and placing it on her plate. “Are you mad?”

Qiao Yun looked at the small cake, extended a fair finger, and quietly pushed it aside, saying earnestly, “No.”

Su Qingyan watched her subtly disdaining action, the corner of his mouth twitching slightly.

Once the misunderstanding about Qiao Yun was cleared up, he naturally didn’t dislike her, but neither did he want to become too intimate with her.

He was not good at dealing with women, especially those delicate, soft young girls.

As Su Qingyan was contemplating whether to keep his distance from Qiao Yun to avoid being scorned by her, he heard her say in that soft yet cold voice.

“Someone at Qing University is spreading rumors that I’m your girlfriend.”

Qiao Yun dropped this bombshell without any warning.

Su Qingyan froze, taking a long while to respond, “What?”

Qiao Yun looked at him somewhat disdainfully and patiently repeated, “Many people misunderstood that I’m your girlfriend.”

Su Qingyan’s expression immediately changed.

“It’s affecting me,” Qiao Yun took a bite of a dessert and narrowed her eyes. “Song Li, you have to resolve this.”

Su Qingyan did not follow the gossip on the forums, and the people around him wouldn’t bother him with such matters, so he was unaware of this situation until he heard Qiao Yun mention it.

He immediately understood that Song Li was trying to get back at him and had inadvertently involved Qiao Yun.

He frowned and said, “I will sort this out once I have all the facts, and I’ll explain everything to you. I’m sorry, it’s my fault for not handling this properly.”

Qiao Yun looked at Su Qingyan with surprise as he decisively apologized.

Su Qingyan then picked up another piece of cake and placed it on Qiao Yun’s plate, saying uncomfortably, “As an apology.”

Qiao Yun glanced down and this time, instead of pushing the cake away, nodded her head and said, “Alright, I forgive you.”

Su Qingyan watched her dazed expression, his lips curving into a light smile.

This cousin of his wasn’t as spoiled as he had thought.

Actually, she was quite… adorable.

But the next second, something seemed to cross his mind, his brow furrowing deeply, his smile disappearing.

He wouldn’t be a competent brother; it was better to avoid contact with Qiao Yun as much as possible.

…

Li Hanzhou also attended the banquet.

He had intended to ask Qiao Yun to be his female companion, but knowing that she did not like noisy environments, he dismissed the idea.

However, having promised his mother he would attend, he certainly wouldn’t break his word.

As for a female companion.

He simply pulled Li Miao along as a shield to ward off other women.

Upon arriving at the banquet, he found a quiet corner to sit, while Li Miao floated off to find food.

Perhaps his aura was too chilly; the socialites only dared to watch from afar and not approach.

Li Hanzhou sat leisurely, his amorous peach-blossom eyes sharply intimidating.

He saw Qiao Yun, and the man beside her…