Hidden identities of the AI Heiress
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Chapter 561: Chapter 561: Speculation Chapter 561: Chapter 561: Speculation When a person is excessively mythologized, even a small mistake is enough to prevent her from recovering.

Especially for a figure like Professor Qiao.

Zhou Xinyu had no idea what the old man was thinking; had he known, he would have surely interfered. He always felt that Qiao Yun was very mysterious and seemed to have unknown forces behind her.

Furthermore, the appearance of Pei Ya today made him even more anxious, and he said with worry, “Grandfather, I think the things Pei Ya just said weren’t in jest. If something happens to Qiao Yun, I fear he won’t let us off easily.”

A Li Hanzhou is already one thing, but even Shengqiao Group’s Pei Ya stands with Qiao Yun.

No wonder his company was acquired; it turns out Pei Ya wanted to vent anger for Qiao Yun.

Thinking this, Zhou Xinyu couldn’t help feeling a surge of anger.

The old Zhou gentleman was frowning, clearly also puzzled about the relationship between Pei Ya and Qiao Yun. However, he soon figured it out.

“Tianqi Research Institute and Shengqiao have always had a close collaboration. Shengqiao Group thrived on technological products, and Tianqi Research Institute has contributed greatly to their success. Without Tianqi, what would Shengqiao Group amount to? That must be the reason why he is assisting Qiao Yun,” he realized.

Zhou Xinyu caught on immediately, “Pei Ya is courting her favor.”

“That should be the case,” the old Zhou gentleman said, his expression dark.

Pei Ya must be interested in Qiao Yun’s expertise. If her expertise encountered problems, indirectly affecting Shengqiao Group, Pei Ya certainly wouldn’t assist her like this; he might even scramble to disassociate himself from her.

Businessmen always seek what benefits them.

With this in mind, the old Zhou gentleman’s little remaining scruple disappeared.

The fact that Qiao Yun was the major owner of Shengqiao Group was too well concealed, the old Zhou gentleman would never have guessed that Pei Ya helped Qiao Yun out not merely due to their business relationship.

…

After dropping Qiao Yun off at Lu Family’s door, Pei Ya hurried back to fuel the fire at the Zhou Family even more, hoping to make the matter bigger and make the Zhou Family bleed heavily.

Qiao Yun hadn’t even entered the door when she received a call from Li Hanzhou.

The man’s voice was as always, deep and languid, with a hint of casual laughter.

“The Zhou Family’s affair, was it your doing?”

“It was me,”

Qiao Yun admitted bluntly, concerned her good friend might think she was too ruthless, she explained, “He implicated my family, so he deserved it.”

Li Hanzhou sighed softly, “That’s a pity, you beat me to it.”

“What?”

Qiao Yun expressed confusion.

“It’s nothing, you did a great job,”

Li Hanzhou concealed the fact that he, too, had been wanting to cause trouble for the Zhou Family.

He naturally wouldn’t watch idly as Qiao Yun was threatened. Since the charity auction, he had people keeping an eye on the Zhou Family.

Unlike Qiao Yun’s idea of direct punishment, he aimed to uproot the entire Zhou Family, which would take some time.

However, before he made his move, the Zhou Family had already run into trouble.

My little friend, truly endearingly earnest.

Qiao Yun was suddenly praised and was taken aback for a moment, then somewhat bashfully caught on.

Although what she did was for a good cause, her methods weren’t exactly honorable.

“Little friend, have you felt that you’ve been neglecting me lately?”

Qiao Yun wasn’t sure if she misheard, otherwise, why would she feel a hint of grievance in Li Hanzhou’s voice?

Qiao Yun said softly, “It hasn’t been many days.”

Good friends are indeed a bit clingy.

However, she did remember some things and suddenly changed the topic, “Still having dreams?”

Li Hanzhou didn’t notice anything wrong, feeling a bit smug inside.

Is this him showing concern?

He said ambiguously, “Yes.”

Qiao Yun’s expression became serious, “What kind of dream?”

“Does dreaming of you count?”

A light laugh came through the phone, and Qiao Yun felt there was something inexplicably odd about his tone.

For a moment, she forgot to respond.

Seeing that Qiao Yun didn’t speak, Li Hanzhou casually said, “Just kidding.”

“Oh,” Qiao Yun didn’t know what to say.

The thought of wanting to pry open his brain to have a look ultimately went unspoken.

Qiao Yun sulkily pursed her lips; this gesture uncharacteristically gave her a childlike air, which was a pity Li Hanzhou couldn’t see.

Li Hanzhou put down his phone, his slender fingertips fiddling with a piece of fruit candy.

It was strawberry flavored, wrapped in transparent plastic, glistening and pretty.

It was the one Qiao Yun had given him last time, and it was still in his pocket to this day.

He looked at the candy and suddenly laughed.

He didn’t know when he would be able to stuff the little kid into his pocket like the candy, to carry with him everywhere.

Li Hanzhou pinched his brow, suddenly feeling a heavy responsibility on his shoulders.

…

The Zhou Family’s scandal had blown up, and all the wealthy families were gawking at the spectacle.

Even Lu Rui wasn’t an exception.

When Qiao Yun entered, Lu Rui was discussing this matter with Su Mian, “No matter how big the conglomerate, dealing with this kind of scandal is tough. The Zhou Family might suffer a serious blow.”

Su Mian sighed somewhat, “Who knows what the second master of the Zhou Family was thinking? They have money and power, yet he couldn’t resist committing such illegal activities, now implicating the entire family.”

She added apprehensively, “Previously, Afan wanted to collaborate with the Zhou Family. Luckily, it didn’t go through, otherwise the Su Family would have been at a loss.”

Qiao Yun hadn’t mentioned to them that the Zhou Family had approached her, even though she had promised her family to share if anything happened.

But because the matter was deeply complicated, that was why Qiao Yun hadn’t told them, knowing more about it could bring more danger than ignorance.

Thus seeing the Zhou Family’s downfall, they only felt a schadenfreude pity.

“I think there’s more to this incident,” Lu Rui analyzed. “Not happening sooner or later, but it just had to happen now. The second master must have kept it very concealed; it seems like someone is targeting them.”

“It’s plainly a good deed. If someone hadn’t reported it, who knows how many innocent girls would have been harmed.”

“You are just too naive, who would target the Zhou Family for no reason other than profit. I don’t know what intentions this person has, but it seems they are not someone to mess with.”

Su Mian chuckled, “No matter how formidable, can they have three heads and six arms? But to bring the Zhou Family to this state, it must be someone very shrewd.”

Qiao Yun: “…”

She disagreed with that remark.

“This matter doesn’t concern us; we just need to watch the drama unfold.”

Having noticed Qiao Yun’s return, Lu Rui immediately stopped discussing the dirty affairs of the Zhou Family.

He didn’t want to soil his daughter’s ears with such matters.

Qiao Yun appeared calm, as if the Zhou Family’s affairs had nothing to do with her.

During dinner, while the family was gathered, Lu Rui took the opportunity to remind the children.

To avoid associating with the Zhou Family recently to prevent trouble.

When this matter was mentioned, Lu Jingzhi instinctively glanced at Qiao Yun, who had a pale expression.