Hidden identities of the AI Heiress
Chapter 669 - Chapter 669 Chapter 669 I Cant Help It Anymore

Chapter 669: Chapter 669 I Can’t Help It Anymore Chapter 669: Chapter 669 I Can’t Help It Anymore So he reached out and directly grabbed Qiao Yun’s small hand, even daring to give it a squeeze.

It was warm, real, not a dream.

His emotions rose and fell like a roller coaster, finally settling down now.

Li Hanzhou sat up again and stared deeply and solemnly at Qiao Yun, “You didn’t trick me?”

Qiao Yun asked him, “You made a wish with me, didn’t you?”

Li Hanzhou replied instantly, “Mhm, I made a wish with you.”

Qiao Yun analyzed it seriously with him, “Grandfather told me not to date before I’m twenty-five, but I owe you a wish, and since you made a wish with me, I have to keep my promise. Because Grandfather also said that one should not go back on their word to a friend.”

Professor Qiao was a person who truly honored promises.

After saying this, she suddenly felt a lightness in her heart as if the vague emotions that had been clogging it had finally dispersed.

She visibly relaxed.

It took a while for Li Hanzhou to recover, his Adam’s apple bobbing as he spoke with an unwitting hint of anticipation, “Do you like me too?”

Qiao Yun hesitated for just a few seconds before speaking the truth, “I’ve never liked someone before, nor do I understand the emotions that come with liking someone. But I am clear on one thing: you are different.”

“How am I different?”

“It seems I want to be more than just friends with you.”

Qiao Yun remained as straightforward as ever, in stark contrast to Li Hanzhou, who now seemed flustered like a young boy.

She had always followed her heart’s desires, and since she felt this way, she acted upon it.

But she didn’t know how to express it well, so she let Li Hanzhou make a wish.

After thinking for a moment, Qiao Yun told him, “I don’t want you marrying Qin Xuan or anyone else. Mom once said when she wanted to set up my brother with a blind date that getting married means you can stay together forever.”

Li Hanzhou felt as light as if he were dreaming.

Professor Qiao, it’s really hard not to be moved when you say things like that.

Qiao Yun had always planned to find a research subject at the age of twenty-five to study the human emotions and desires.

Now, she was simply starting earlier.

And regarding Li Hanzhou as her research subject, she couldn’t be more satisfied no matter how she looked at it.

Qiao Yun pursed her lips, revealing a faint smile.

Good, now Li Hanzhou was her research subject, and no one could take him away.

Thinking this, Qiao Yun said with the tone of one aiming to develop a unique product, “Don’t worry, I will study you carefully.”

Li Hanzhou blurted out, “I will strive to be a qualified research subject.”

Qiao Yun said kindly, “Good boy.”

Li Hanzhou: “…”

Something seemed off, didn’t it?

Why does falling in love feel like conducting research?

Li Hanzhou began to feel uncertain again.

Not wanting to be too blunt and scare Qiao Yun away, perhaps even causing her to flat out deny everything, he tactfully asked, “Are you really willing to give it a try with me?”

Qiao Yun’s answer was decisive, without a moment’s hesitation, “Yes.”

Li Hanzhou finally felt like he had solid ground beneath his feet.

“But I don’t know how to do this, I need to learn.”

Qiao Yun thought to herself that once she got back, she would ask Pei Yao to find her some research materials.

“It’s okay, I’ll teach you.”

Li Hanzhou’s eyes filled with joy, and his voice was low and seductive, “I’ll learn with you.”

Qiao Yun was pleased, “Loving to learn, good.”

Li Hanzhou laughed a few times deep in his throat, his chest vibrating with the laughter.

He had never felt such joy in his life.

He understood that Qiao Yun was still naive, but being able to come this far was more than enough to satisfy him.

Li Hanzhou’s voice was teasing as he asked, “Should we start with learning how to hug?”

He didn’t want to scare her away by being too overeager but today was different.

The little girl had finally agreed to him, and although it was still only the experimental phase, it made it even harder for him to control his emotions.

Just a hug, they had hugged before, so it shouldn’t scare Qiao Yun away.

Just as he thought this, a figure lunged at him, arms outstretched to give him a quick hug before retracting them as if shy.

Qiao Yun said with a straight face, “There, I hugged you.”

Li Hanzhou: “…”

What’s different from before?

Li Hanzhou couldn’t suppress his laughter.

He was handsome, and when he smiled his peach blossom eyes curved, embodying a flirtatious and passionate demeanor.

Qiao Yun’s heartbeat paused for a moment.

It seemed that she too felt happier because of his smile.

Li Hanzhou was in an exceptionally good mood, he suppressed a laugh and said, “Qiaoqiao, you always have a way of surprising me.”

“Oh.” Qiao Yun’s face remained expressionless, “I’m going home now.”

Having said that, she didn’t even give Li Hanzhou the chance to react.

She turned around, opened the door, went out, closed the door.

Very quickly.

Li Hanzhou: “…”

Just as my hand arrived, where’s that warm and freshly-baked little wife?

Why did she run?

Shouldn’t she stay and foster feelings with me?

Outside the door.

Qiao Yun raised her hand and touched her soft cheeks with both hands.

They felt a bit hot.

She knew that she couldn’t keep things ambiguous with Li Hanzhou forever.

So, when the person woke up, if he still remembered her, she would be willing to give herself a chance to change.

Now that he was awake, she kept her promise and took a step forward.

What changes her unvarying world would undergo, Qiao Yun was unclear, but no matter the changes, she felt she wouldn’t oppose them.

Click.

The door behind her suddenly opened.

Qiao Yun opened her mouth slightly, looking up at the person who came out.

Li Hanzhou seemed to have guessed that Qiao Yun was still at the door.

The man’s figure was backlit, but his expression was very serious: “Did you just agree to me?”

Qiao Yun: “…Um.”

“Good, remember what you said. You promised me, no backing out.”

“Oh.”

Li Hanzhou was satisfied, he raised his hand to touch Qiao Yun’s face, then pinched her cheek and pulled it, “Alright, you should head back early.”

Then, the door was closed.

Qiao Yun blinked, somewhat amused yet helpless in her thoughts.

The current Li Hanzhou really was like a child afraid his toy would be taken away.

She didn’t quite understand Li Hanzhou’s feelings, but her whole heart softened because of his uncharacteristic behavior.

Qiao Yun exhaled softly, reverting back to the cold and unfeeling Professor Qiao, stepping away from the research institute with cold determination.

Inside the observation room.

Li Hanzhou opened the window, letting in the cold air, trying to calm his incessantly leaping heart.

He looked at the moonlight, and as he watched, a smile unconsciously appeared on his face.

Qiao Yun had really agreed to him…?

Wouldn’t be treated just as a good friend by Qiao Yun anymore?

Li Hanzhou couldn’t help but let out a low chuckle again.

He glanced at the time; it was already past midnight.

Li Hanzhou changed his clothes and left the Qiaose Research Institute.

The driver and the bodyguards hidden in the shadows were already in position.

Seeing him come out, the driver respectfully said, “Master, please get in the car.”

Li Hanzhou waved his hand but didn’t get in. Instead, he walked forward at an unhurried pace.

The driver was astonished. Surely his master wasn’t thinking of walking back?

Wouldn’t that take until dawn?

Under the watchful eyes of the surprised driver and bodyguards, Li Hanzhou walked faster and faster, eventually breaking into a run, his face unable to hide a mirthful expression.

Bodyguard: “…??

Driver: “…??

The driver made a trembling call to the lady of the house.

“Sir, madam, miss, has our master been turned into a lunatic by a suitcase?!!”

If the media were to catch this, Old Li wouldn’t be able to show his face!

…

Zhou You felt that ever since Professor Qiao returned from the research institute, she had become very strange, but he couldn’t quite put his finger on it.

It was as if Professor Qiao had become less serious than at the beginning.

Now her whole person exuded an aura that said, “I’m very approachable.”

“Professor Qiao, did something good happen?”

When the car stopped at the Lu Family’s gate, it was already very late.

As Qiao Yun got out of the car, she ran into Lu Zhanxing, who had also just driven home.

Lu Zhanxing had just gotten off the airplane and headed straight home.

Ever since the focus of his work moved back to Shangjing City, he had decided to live at home, which also allowed him to keep his sister company.

Lu Zhanxing was taken aback when he suddenly saw Qiao Yun, and he asked in a daze, “Sister, why are you coming back so late?”

Qiao Yun explained, “He woke up, I went to see him.”

He?

Lu Zhanxing reacted slowly, “Old Li woke up?”

“Yeah.”

Lu Zhanxing asked, “Is he alright?”

“He’s fine.”

Lu Zhanxing breathed a sigh of relief. That was good; if there had been a problem, given Li Hanzhou’s cunning nature, he might have threatened his sister into making a commitment.

“I have something to tell you.” Qiao Yun’s voice was calm as she dropped a bombshell on Lu Zhanxing, “Li Hanzhou likes me.”

Lu Zhanxing: Hmm! Hmm! Hmm?

Without pausing, Qiao Yun continued, “I agreed to give it a try, so in plain terms, he’s no longer just a good friend, he’s been upgraded to boyfriend status.”

Lu Zhanxing’s expression cracked.

Qiao Yun opened the door to the house and, after thinking for a moment, said to Lu Zhanxing, “Don’t tell the family just yet. There’s a lot going on at home, and I don’t want them to worry.”

With Lu Shiran’s issue still unresolved, Qiao Yun didn’t want to add to their concerns.

And for the family, this kind of news would be a big deal, right?

She would have to find the right day to tell them.

Professor Qiao was a person of decisive action. Having agreed to give it a try with Li Hanzhou, she would not let him suffer the indignity of being without a title as her partner.

Qiao Yun didn’t notice Lu Zhanxing’s twisted face; after she finished speaking, she went upstairs.

Lu Zhanxing was left alone in the wind, a mess.

In the middle of the night, his sister had told him that she now had a boyfriend, and that person was Li Hanzhou.

Hahaha, this must be a joke, right?

Damn, this sister in front of me, she couldn’t be a ghost in disguise, could she?

No, this is the scientific world, mustn’t be superstitious.

Hehe… so what my sister told me, it’s true?

What on earth happened?

I was only gone for a day, how did my sister end up with Li Hanzhou?

Ahhhhhhhh!!

Lu Zhanxing felt like he was going insane, especially wanting to grab his sister by the shoulders and tell her loud and clear.

Brother disapproves!

But now she had already gone upstairs, and he had missed his chance to ask.

Lu Zhanxing’s heart felt unbearably stifled.

He ruffled his hair vigorously, then drove to Lu Group.

He rushed into Lu Jingzhi’s office.

Lu Jingzhi was still working overtime, and seeing his brother suddenly appear, he was surprised, “Why are you here?”

Lu Zhanxing clutched Lu Jingzhi’s collar, “Big brother, I can’t take it anymore.”

“What’s wrong?”

Lu Zhanxing gritted his teeth, “Big brother, my status doesn’t allow me to seek help from just anyone, I can only turn to you. You need to hurry up…”

“…”

Lu Jingzhi’s mouth twitched as he looked at his little brother, who was breathing heavily and flushed in the face. He quietly leaned back and said warily, “You haven’t been drugged, have you?”

Lu Zhanxing panted out, “Drugged my ass, I need you to fight me right now!”

Lu Jingzhi: “…”

“Lu Zhanxing! Are you out of your mind?”

Qiao Yun didn’t know that because of her words, Lu Zhanxing had run off to fight with Lu Jingzhi to let off steam.

If she knew, she still would’ve said them.

…

For some reason today, Pei Ya just couldn’t fall asleep.

He tossed and turned in bed before finally sitting up and browsing through his phone’s contacts list.

At last, he called Han Wang.

“Little Wangwang.”

“You’d better have something important to tell me, or you’re done for,” Han Wang’s voice was cold and sleepy.

Pei Ya pondered and said, “I’m having trouble sleeping.”

“Heh… that’s it?”

Pei Ya complained, “Isn’t that serious enough? I’m normally out like a light.”

“That’s none of my business.”

Pei Ya felt wronged, “Come on, we grew up together, how can you be so heartless?”

“You’re not Professor Qiao.”

Han Wang was merciless, “Stop bothering me.”

Pei Ya looked at the disconnected call, feeling really pitiful.

Even his family didn’t care about him anymore, and his childhood friend was ignoring him.

Sigh… why was he so miserable?

Just as he was about to shed a couple of tears, his phone rang.

Pei Ya picked it up and thought, talk about speak of the devil.

Could it be that Professor Qiao was psychically in tune with him, knew he couldn’t sleep, and was calling to comfort him?

Pei Ya happily answered the call, “Boss, did you call to tell me a bedtime story?”

“Not at all,” Qiao Yun said impassively.

Pei Ya choked.

On the other end, Qiao Yun was half-reclining in bed as she instructed Pei Ya, “I need some materials.”

“Tell me what you need.”

“On how to date someone.”

Pei Ya was baffled, “What’s got you suddenly studying this subject?”

Qiao Yun replied, “Oh, I’ve agreed to give dating Li Hanzhou a try.”

Pei Ya: “Hahahahaha…”

Qiao Yun: ??

“Boss, you can actually joke around.”

Qiao Yun remained silent.

“…” Pei Ya: “Hahaha, ha, ha, hic…”

Qiao Yun didn’t mind Pei Ya and simply said, “Gather them and send them to me. I need to study.”

Pei Ya stared at the hung-up call, his eyes wide, so wide as if they were about to pop out.

Damn you, Li Hanzhou!

Even though he always thought that Li Hanzhou and Professor Qiao were a good match, now that he knew Li Hanzhou had successfully charmed Professor Qiao away, Pei Ya was about to explode. He immediately called his secretary, “Now, immediately, right away, I want to buy out the Li Group!”

The secretary replied, “Director Pei, acquiring the Li Group is probably impossible.”

Pei Ya roared, “Then find some trouble for their business, snatch away all of the Li Group’s business.”

The secretary thought: Today’s Director Pei is still so willful.

…

After handling one matter, Qiao Yun slept very well that night.

The next day, she looked at Lu Zhanxing, whose dark circles nearly reached his chin, and Lu Jingzhi, who was radiating an aura of dark energy.

Qiao Yun was taken aback but said with profound earnestness, “You shouldn’t stay up late, it’s bad for your health. It’s important to rest regularly, or you’ll regret it when you’re old.”

Lu Zhanxing thought to himself, who am I doing all this for?