Hidden identities of the AI Heiress
Chapter 464 - Chapter 464 Chapter 464 How Can We Even Compare

Chapter 464: Chapter 464: How Can We Even Compare? Chapter 464: Chapter 464: How Can We Even Compare? Chapter 464: The Grand Gathering Banquet

From his angle, the man was smiling broadly, talking to Qiao Yun in an intimate manner.

It seemed like Qiao Yun got along well with the man; the two of them stood there for quite a while, chatting about who knows what.

He even saw the man passing food to Qiao Yun.

And Qiao Yun didn’t even refuse.

It wasn’t until the man’s face was fully visible that Li Hanzhou’s gaze darkened.

He knew this person.

Su Qingyan.

Because of the rumors about him and Qiao Yun, someone had sent threatening letters to Qiao Yun.

Li Hanzhou had thought Qiao Yun didn’t know him, but to his surprise, not only did they know each other, but they were also standing so close now.

For some reason, his chest felt uncomfortably tight.

Li Hanzhou abruptly stood up and walked toward Qiao Yun.

Those who had been paying attention to Li Hanzhou involuntarily followed his movement with their eyes.

Su Qingyan was racking his brains trying to think of a topic to discuss with Qiao Yun; otherwise, it would be too awkward to just stand there doing nothing.

If it were anyone else, Su Qingyan couldn’t care less about the awkwardness.

But when it came to Qiao Yun, he couldn’t stand the silent atmosphere.

Suddenly, he felt an intense gaze on him.

Su Qingyan looked up sharply and saw the approaching man.

He wore a custom-made, high-end suit; his expression was somewhat loose, but his eyes carried a compelling presence.

Su Qingyan found it somewhat hard to breathe for no apparent reason.

“Who is he?” Li Hanzhou asked in a low voice, with an air of nonchalant cynicism.

Upon hearing the familiar voice, Qiao Yun turned around.

Seeing Li Hanzhou, her previously cool eyes involuntarily softened.

This slight change went unnoticed even by Qiao Yun herself, as well as by Li Hanzhou, who was still feeling jealous.

Su Qingyan noticed it.

When Qiao Yun saw this man, the aloofness in her demeanor dissipated a lot, and even her little face visibly softened.

With an introspective look, Su Qingyan’s gaze shifted between Qiao Yun and Li Hanzhou. What was the relationship between these two?

Qiao Yun stared blankly at Li Hanzhou, her tone tinged with a hint of excitement, “You’re here too.”

“Kid, you’re just noticing now?” Li Hanzhou replied, irrationally displeased.

So he was capable of jealousy.

Qiao Yun looked at Li Hanzhou’s taut handsome face and felt somewhat bewildered, “Are you angry?”

Li Hanzhou didn’t reply; he wasn’t angry.

But he suddenly realized that the person who could enlighten Qiao Yun might not necessarily be him.

Qiao Yun carefully observed Li Hanzhou’s expression, then raised her small hand and gently patted his chest, consoling in a soft and sweet voice, “Don’t be angry, don’t be angry.”

She had seen it on TV dramas.

Parents would pat their children to comfort them when they were upset.

Su Qingyan watched with a faint hint of surprise, his gaze resting on Qiao Yun’s hand comforting Li Hanzhou, and he frowned deeply.

Didn’t they know men and women shouldn’t touch each other?

Who was this man?

As he was comforted in such a manner, Li Hanzhou couldn’t help but laugh, his eyes filled with intense amusement.

Perhaps he was the first to be comforted by Professor Qiao this way.

With this thought, his heart felt much more at ease.

“What were you two talking about just now?” Li Hanzhou looked towards Su Qingyan, his hand casually resting on Qiao Yun’s shoulder, a gesture that was quite possessive.

Qiao Yun did not resist his intimate gesture; perhaps it had happened so often she had grown accustomed to it.

Moreover, she thought her good friend was upset, and she was willing to coddle him.

After a moment of deliberation, Su Qingyan spoke in a serious tone, “Cousin, do you know him?”

He deliberately emphasized the word “cousin” to let Li Hanzhou know that he and Qiao Yun were relatives and thus shouldn’t try anything inappropriate in his presence.

Li Hanzhou was taken aback, and the melancholy in his heart instantly vanished. He smiled meaningfully, “So you’re the brother…”

Su Qingyan: “…”

“Who’s your brother!”

“Have you no shame!”

Qiao Yun could feel that Li Hanzhou’s mood had suddenly brightened, though she didn’t know why, but it was good that her friend wasn’t unhappy.

Li Hanzhou didn’t talk much with Su Qingyan. With a smile tugging at his lips, he said to Qiao Yun, “Come with me.”

“Okay,” Qiao Yun agreed without any hesitation.

This response made Li Hanzhou’s mood even better.

Su Qingyan glanced at Li Hanzhou’s faint smile and then looked at Qiao Yun. “Do you two know each other?” he asked.

“Mhm,” Qiao Yun replied with shining eyes, “We’re good friends.”

It was the first time Li Hanzhou thought the term “good friends” sounded so pleasant.

Seeing this, Su Qingyan didn’t ask any further questions.

He had no right to interfere in Qiao Yun’s affairs, and with so many people around, it was unlikely anything would happen to her.

Li Hanzhou left with Qiao Yun in tow.

This move caused quite a stir.

“Am I seeing things? Did Li Ye just take the initiative to approach a girl?”

“Isn’t that the real daughter of the Lu Family who was brought back from the countryside? When did she get to know Li Ye?”

“This… talk about good fortune.”

“If there’s really something going on, that’s huge; so many women are going to be heartbroken.”

Li Hanzhou had long been considered the number one most sought-after man for marriage, and now, with a girl by his side, everyone was both surprised and curious.

…

Li Hanzhou originally wanted to spend a quiet moment alone with Qiao Yun.

But soon, Shen Qi came over.

“Professor Qiao, long time no see, you remember who I am, right?” he said with a beaming smile, his tail would probably be wagging if he had one.

He looked gratefully at Li Hanzhou.

What a bro!

Truth be told, Shen Qi had been itching to talk to Professor Qiao when she arrived.

But considering how aloof Professor Qiao was, and fearing he might disturb her, he hadn’t dared to approach.

After Li Hanzhou made the first move, he felt assured to come over.

“I remember,” Qiao Yun said. “If there’s anything you don’t understand, you can keep asking me.”

“Will do, will do,” Shen Qi nodded promptly.

“Professor Qiao, what would you like to eat? I’ll get it for you.”

Before Qiao Yun could refuse, he had already grabbed a bunch of food on his own.

Li Han looked at him, “Don’t you still have things to do?”

Shen Qi waved his hand, “What matter is more important than Professor Qiao?”

Li Hanzhou: “…” You really don’t have any awareness of being a third wheel.

It wasn’t long before Yu Jin came over too.

And after a while, Cheng Xue joined as well.

In a little while, others who knew about Qiao Yun’s identity also seized the opportunity to come over and make their presence known.

It was practically a grand meet-and-greet banquet.

Li Hanzhou looked at the bunch of third wheels, then at Qiao Yun, who kindly greeted each one.

Inside… he felt resigned.

…

Ye Miaoshan had also noticed the commotion around Qiao Yun, and no matter how hard she tried, she couldn’t hide the shock on her face.

Was her niece a social butterfly?

Why were so many enthusiastic people surrounding her, some with notable family backgrounds?

How did she meet them all?

Ye Miaoshan pulled Su Fan aside and muttered, “Our niece is pretty capable. She’s only been back for less than a year, and she already knows so many people. These skills are impressive, even better than mine.”

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I’m split, I forgot to edit the chapter title, and once it’s published, I can’t change it, but there’s absolutely no repeat in the storyline