Hidden identities of the AI Heiress
Chapter 513 - Chapter 513 Chapter 513 The Secret is Out

Chapter 513: Chapter 513 The Secret is Out Chapter 513: Chapter 513 The Secret is Out He found Qiao Yun’s demeanor strange, wondering how she could remain so calm and unafraid upon encountering them. Didn’t they have any pride?

Qiao Yun’s voice was cold, “I won’t tell you why, and I’m not going with you.”

The leader laughed incredulously, “Even if I don’t tell you why, if I want you to come with us, you have to come with us, just because you are a girl, you think you can resist us?”

“Or are you planning to rely on him?” he said, pointing to Zhou You.

Qiao Yun nodded, “Yes, I’m relying on him.”

This weak group didn’t seem to be the organization she was looking for.

Qiao Yun said to Zhou You, “Take care of it.”

“Yes.”

Before the group could react, several tall, fierce-looking bodyguards in black suddenly appeared from all directions.

The group finally realized something was wrong, noticing even the taxi driver’s attitude toward Qiao Yun.

They instantly understood; this was not a taxi driver, this was a bodyguard!

The odds were against them, it was not wise to stay long.

They wanted to run, but clearly, the bodyguards weren’t going to give them a chance, quickly knocking down the unprofessional bunch.

“Ask them who is looking for me,” Qiao Yun instructed Zhou You before getting into the car.

Zhou You replied, “Yes.”

Qiao Yun got in the car and didn’t pay attention to what happened outside, opening her phone to handle some work.

Less than ten minutes later, Zhou You returned.

He reported to Qiao Yun the information he had gathered.

This group didn’t know who had hired them; they were simply tasked to bring Qiao Yun to their employer, preferably unconscious.

Zhou You had pulled their contact details with the other party and, with the help of professionals, eventually traced it back to Zhou Xinyu’s secretary.

Qiao Yun raised her eyebrows in surprise, it seemed the lesson from last time wasn’t enough.

Was this a failed attempt to coerce openly, now turning to stealth?

But her stance was clear before, Zhou Xinyu should understand that she wouldn’t help him this way, so why did he still try?

After thinking, Qiao Yun told Zhou You, “Find out, ask clearly.”

“Okay.”

“Send this group to the police station.”

Zhou You hesitated, then replied, “Yes.”

It really was Professor Qiao’s style.

Truly a model citizen.

After handling the situation, Zhou You drove Qiao Yun to the restaurant, then called a few people to go to the residence of Zhou Xinyu’s secretary.

…

Qiao Yun pushed open the private room door; Li Hanzhou had already arrived.

The man sat in the corner, in the cold weather he wore only a black dress shirt with a coat beside it.

His posture was noble, his demeanor casual.

Upon seeing Qiao Yun enter, he lifted his hand, showing off a luxury watch on his fair wrist, and glanced at the time, “Young lady, you are twenty minutes late. Did you run into trouble on the way?”

Qiao Yun didn’t lie, simply saying, “It wasn’t much trouble.”

“Hmm?” Li Hanzhou gently raised his thick eyebrows, speaking slowly, “Tell me next time you encounter trouble you can’t handle.”

Although he believed there was no trouble Qiao Yun couldn’t handle, she was the person he cared about; no matter how capable she was, he would worry and care for her.

If he were indifferent to Qiao Yun’s troubles, how could he claim to care for her?

Qiao Yun wanted to say she didn’t need it, but faced with Li Hanzhou’s deeply concerned gaze, she didn’t know how to refuse. She pursed her lips and nodded lightly, “Okay.”

Li Hanzhou, supporting his chin, watched her with a smile, “Good girl.”

Qiao Yun felt oddly embarrassed, touched her ear, and looked away.

Li Hanzhou thought unexpectedly, “Is this shyness?”

Qiao Yun had noticed that Li Hanzhou had been acting differently lately as if he was treating her better. She didn’t know whether all good friends treated each other this well, or if it was just Li Hanzhou.

But no matter what, did this not prove that she was a very important friend in Li Hanzhou’s heart?

Qiao Yun thought contentedly, her mission to make friends was indeed perfectly accomplished.

…

When Qiao Yun was dining with Li Hanzhou.

Zhou You, dressed as a maintenance worker along with a few subordinates, arrived at a high-end apartment and went straight to the penthouse.

His subordinate stepped forward and knocked, “Hello, there’s a leak downstairs, could you let us check if it’s coming from here?”

The door opened.

Before the person inside could see who it was.

The subordinate pushed the door open, and several people squeezed in quickly, closing the door with a bang.

The secretary had a bad feeling and shouted, “You’re not maintenance workers, who are you?”

He took out his cellphone to call the police.

Without Zhou You needing to command, a subordinate quickly stepped forward, grabbed the secretary’s hand, snatched the cellphone, and subdued him.

Zhou You spoke with a benign smile, “Don’t be nervous, we just have some questions for you.”

Secretary: ???

Soon, muffled screams emanated from inside the room.

About half an hour later, Zhou You and his subordinates walked out, even thoughtfully closing the door for the secretary.

Inside, the secretary had a pained expression. He struggled to grab his phone, wanting to call Zhou Xinyu to tell him the situation had been exposed.

But recalling Zhou Xinyu’s temper, after hesitating repeatedly, he decided not to make the call.

Considering the Zhou Family’s way of operating, they might just throw him into the sea.

The secretary hurriedly got up, packed his luggage, and prepared to flee that night.

Meanwhile, after leaving the high-end district, Zhou You called Qiao Yun to report what had happened.

Qiao Yun had just reached her front door and hadn’t entered yet when her phone in her pocket rang. She took it out and saw it was Zhou You calling.

She pressed the answer button, her voice as cold as ever, “Speak.”

“Got it out of him. Zhou Xinyu thinks Mr. Qiao likes you, so he wanted to offer you to Mr. Qiao,” Zhou You said with disgust in his eyes.

Zhou You was aware that the Zhou Family’s dealings were unclean, but he didn’t expect them to dare target Professor Qiao.

Qiao Yun’s expression froze for a moment, unable to understand how Zhou Xinyu had concluded that his uncle liked her?

“I understand, thank you for your efforts.”

“Ah, no, it’s no trouble, it’s something I should do.”

Zhou You was incredibly flattered, wondering if it was his imagination or if Professor Qiao had recently become more approachable?

Qiao Yun hadn’t expected Zhou Xinyu to target her again; although it had no impact on her, it was too annoying, so she could only completely crush Zhou Xinyu’s ideas.

After pondering for a few seconds, Qiao Yun called Qiao Xun.

“Qiaoqiao, why suddenly call me?”

Qiao Yun informed him, “Zhou Xinyu looked for me.”

Qiao Xun’s voice deepened, “He didn’t do anything to you, did he?”

“No, caught him,” Qiao Yun said in a strange tone. “He said, you like me.”

“I indeed like you very much, that doesn’t seem to be a problem.”

“Oh, probably not that kind of liking, the kind that wants to sleep together.”

Qiao Yun understood it as such and said it bluntly.

Qiao Xun: “……”

What kind of outrageous statement is that!?