Hidden identities of the AI Heiress
Chapter 492 - Chapter 492 Chapter 492 Humiliating Professor Qiao with Money

Chapter 492: Chapter 492: Humiliating Professor Qiao with Money Chapter 492: Chapter 492: Humiliating Professor Qiao with Money “Qiaoqiao has arrived, come on in.”

Ye Miaoshan’s attitude was enthusiastic, a complete turnaround from her cold sarcasm of yesterday.

Her ability to change faces even outdid Su Qingqing.

“Mom, who is this?” Su Qingqing frowned, feeling quite displeased.

Why didn’t they tell her that an outsider would be attending?

Qiao Yun’s cool gaze swept toward the man with an arrogant expression, then indifferently retracted it.

Ye Miaoshan introduced, “This is Zhou Xinyu, the Second Young Master of the Zhou Family. He is the host of this meal.”

Zhou Xinyu’s eyes landed on the quiet and peaceful Qiao Yun, his gaze carrying a forceful scrutiny and disdain.

Even weaker than he had imagined, a mere good girl at first glance; it seemed like the matter should be easy to settle.

Qiao Yun’s delicate face was without much expression, but her eyes somehow exuded an imposing aura.

Zhou Xinyu’s eyes held a trace of surprise. Had he seen wrong before?

Otherwise, why did he feel that this young girl was a bit intimidating?

Su Qingqing also realized this meal was not simple and for a rare occasion, her face darkened, “I’m not eating.”

She was very angry.

She had been used by her own mother, which made it impossible for her to maintain her outward gentleness.

At this moment, Ye Miaoshan’s attention was all on Qiao Yun, so she didn’t pay much mind to Su Qingqing’s change of demeanor.

“Zhou Young Master has something to discuss with you, and that’s why he asked me to arrange this meal. Now that you’re here, why not listen to what it’s about?”

Qiao Yun didn’t speak, and simply turned to leave, “Not interested.”

Zhou Xinyu was displeased, how could this girl be so proud.

“Miss Lu, I was too impulsive with that previous incident, but it was an emergency and desperation drove me.”

Qiao Yun: “Oh.”

Zhou Xinyu was frustrated, what an attitude, so impolite, she really must be from the countryside.

“I have something I need to discuss with you today.”

Qiao Yun just calmly looked at him.

Zhou Xinyu continued to ask, “May I know how Miss Lu came to know Doctor Qiao Xun?”

Qiao Yun cast him a sidelong glance, “None of your business.”

Zhou Xinyu: “…” This unyielding attitude was infuriating.

“My grandmother is sick, so I wanted to ask Doctor Qiao Xun for help, but he refused. That’s why I’m hoping Miss Lu could do me a favor and arrange a meeting with Doctor Qiao Xun.”

Qiao Yun asked indifferently, “And why should I help you?”

“If you clearly have the means to save someone, you can’t just stand by and watch them die. Doesn’t your school teach you to aid those in need?”

Qiao Yun thought it over carefully and then realized, “You’re attempting to guilt-trip me.”

Zhou Xinyu choked, “How is this guilt-tripping? Any person with a conscience would help someone in danger.”

Qiao Yun said, “I’m not a person.”

Zhou Xinyu: “…”

Ye Miaoshan laughed lightly, “Qiaoqiao, that joke isn’t funny. Zhou Young Master is sincere in seeking your help.”

“Not helping, no reason to.”

Qiao Yun refused to be guilt-tripped.

And she disliked their methods.

Seeing that he couldn’t reason with Qiao Yun, Zhou Xinyu resorted to his trump card, pulling out a check from his pocket: “This is five hundred thousand. Consider it a thank-you gift from me. As long as you can get Qiao Xun to meet me, there will be more thank-you gifts waiting for you.”

Qiao Yun looked at the five-hundred-thousand check with complex eyes, at a loss for what to say.

Zhou Xinyu, seeing Qiao Yun staring intently at the check, watched her with a sneer.

You’ve never seen so much money, have you? You must be very tempted, aren’t you? Want it very much, don’t you?

After a long while, Qiao Yun spoke with a hint of disdain, “You’re so poor.”

Zhou Xinyu was taken aback, she actually called him poor?

“Do you have no self-awareness?”

Ye Miaoshan quickly tried to smooth things over, “Qiaoqiao, Mr. Zhou has already shown a lot of sincerity. It’s just about introducing you to Doctor Qiao Xun, don’t push your luck.”

Su Qingqing felt a fire raging in her heart and desperately wanted to flip the table.

Using money to insult my sister, who the hell do you think you are!

“Sincerity worth five hundred thousand?” Qiao Yun found it disdainful.

Zhou Xinyu almost laughed in anger, “At such a young age, don’t be so greedy for money. Alright, I’ll give you another five hundred thousand. Are you satisfied now?”

Qiao Yun frowned, “So poor.”

Zhou Xinyu’s smile stiffened as he struggled to contain his dissatisfaction, “You think one million isn’t enough? Would the Lu Family give you that much pocket money?”

Qiao Yun thought the Zhou Family was annoying, but they hadn’t done anything illegal to her, so she couldn’t send them to prison.

So she would always be annoyed by them.

Qiao Yun didn’t want to be bothered. She laid out her terms, “Give me the Zhou Family, and I’ll help you save the person.”

Zhou Xinyu’s expression was one of shock, “Do you know what you’re saying?”

“Isn’t a life worth it?” Qiao Yun asked bluntly, “A conscientious person wouldn’t stand by and watch someone die, especially not when they’re relatives.”

Zhou Xinyu was left speechless by her retort.

Qiao Yun’s fair fingers tapped on the check, her voice soft and sweet, “One million is not worth it, the Zhou Family is worth it.”

Zhou Xinyu’s face turned extremely ugly, thinking that Qiao Yun was deliberately making things difficult for him.

This little girl was really hard to deal with.

He had thought that throwing money at the problem would be an easy fix.

Yet she actually wanted the Zhou Family.

Ye Miaoshan hadn’t expected Qiao Yun to be so daring as to voice such a demand.

Su Qingqing was internally laughing to death; her little cousin was quite tough.

Zhou Xinyu said sternly, “Miss Lu, don’t be too greedy.”

“You’re annoying,” Qiao Yun didn’t want to waste words, “I’ve given you my terms, you decide.”

She stood up, ready to leave.

“Fine, fine. I refuse to believe that it wouldn’t work without you. It’s not like you’re the only one who knows Qiao Xun in this world,” Zhou Xinyu said, his face filled with anger.

Su Qingqing followed Qiao Yun out, her face apologetic, “Cousin, I’m sorry. I didn’t know my mom would do this. If I’d known, I definitely wouldn’t have brought you here.”

She was angry, both at her mother and at herself.

Knowing full well that her mom wasn’t the type to easily change her ways, why did she still hold onto a sliver of hope?

“It’s not your fault. You didn’t know.” Qiao Yun refused to blame Su Qingqing; the ignorant were not guilty.

“She’s my mom. When she does something wrong, as her child, I share the responsibility.” Su Qingqing gave a bitter smile, shame filling her heart.

“Without your mom, there would be someone else,” Qiao Yun comforted her.

The Zhou Family wanted to see her, and they would have found a way even without Ye Miaoshan’s intervention.

Su Qingqing knew she was at fault; what her mom did was indeed very wrong.

Knowing full well what kind of people the Zhou Family were, she still allowed Zhou Xinyu to meet with Qiao Yun.

“I’ll take you back,” sighed Su Qingqing.

With her mom causing trouble, she didn’t know if she had the right to be Qiao Yun’s sister. She was too ashamed to have Qiao Yun call her sister, even though she had never done so until now, and she didn’t know if there would ever be a chance in the future.

Qiao Yun didn’t know how to comfort Su Qingqing. Although she had not been harmed, Ye Miaoshan had tricked her into coming here.

She disliked being deceived.

“I’ll go back on my own,” Qiao Yun said resolutely.

She could see that Su Qingqing had a lot she wanted to say to Ye Miaoshan.

Su Qingqing hesitated to speak, but with Qiao Yun insisting with a determined look, she finally agreed.

Qiao Yun headed for the door and just happened to run into someone.