Hidden identities of the AI Heiress
Chapter 714 - Chapter 714 Chapter 714 Asking My Uncle to Do Something Big

Chapter 714: Chapter 714: Asking My Uncle to Do Something Big Chapter 714: Chapter 714: Asking My Uncle to Do Something Big Pei Yao looked completely baffled, “Huh?”

He instinctively looked up at the sky.

Wow, that’s a big sun!

It’s almost summer, where is the coolness coming from?

No, that’s not the point, the point is…

Which scoundrel has been filling Professor Qiao’s head with all this nonsense!

Who is it! Who exactly is it! Come out and face your death!

“Achoo.” Li Miao touched his nose and muttered, “Who’s cursing me?”

…

Qiao Yun returned to the private room, obediently sat down, and then stared with her dark eyes across at Qiao Xun.

She didn’t speak, her little brows furrowed, apparently deep in thought.

Seeing Qiao Yun’s strange expression, Qiao Xun’s mouth twitched severely, and to be honest, although Qiao Yun was his niece, it was quite scary when she just silently stared like that.

It practically took him back to his school days when he got caught skipping classes by the principal.

Unable to resist, Qiao Xun asked, “Qiaoqiao, do you have something to say?”

“Yes.” Qiao Yun didn’t deny it and nodded.

Qiao Xun smiled, “Is there something you need help with, but feel embarrassed to ask?”

Qiao Yun was never embarrassed; she just didn’t like to trouble others, but this was something only her uncle could do.

She said in a low voice, “There’s something I’d like Uncle to help with.”

Qiao Xun, of course, was willing to help his niece and asked with enthusiasm, “What do you need help with?”

Qiao Yun was so independent, she hardly let them help, so he was really interested.

“It’s…” Qiao Yun began slowly, explaining what she needed from Qiao Xun.

Before Qiao Xun could respond, Qiao Se interjected puzzledly, “Xiaoqiao, are you sure you want to do this? What’s in it for you?”

“There’s a use.” Because it was too bothersome to explain, Qiao Yun didn’t elaborate, but simply turned her head towards Qiao Xun.

Qiao Xun: “This matter…”

Qiao Se directly spoke, instructing Qiao Xun, “It’s rare for Xiaoqiao to ask for help, you have to agree.”

“Dad, let me finish.” Qiao Xun chuckled, his eyes gentle as he said, “I will certainly agree, don’t worry, I’ll take care of it.”

Qiao Yun, as if afraid Qiao Xun would go back on his word, quickly said, “Thank you, Uncle.”

Qiao Xun’s lips curled up, “We’re family, no need to thank me.”

Qiao Yun paused, mulling over the words…family.

It wasn’t the first time she heard them say it, but she had never cared before, even unable to understand the word ‘family.’

Now she had a slight understanding.

Qiao Yun pursed her lips, feeling pretty good.

…

After finishing dinner with them, Qiao Yun went straight home, still carrying the gifts her second grandfather had prepared for her.

They were all dolls, in big and small packages, which made Qiao Yun frown deeply.

The Family Head of the Qiao Family handed them to her, saying, “What the Lu Family can give you, the Qiao Family can give you even more.”

Qiao Yun was speechless, only able to obediently accept them.

When she got home, she bumped into Lu Rui who was just leaving.

Lu Rui was changing his shoes when he saw Qiao Yun return and smiled, asking, “Finished dining with your second grandfather?”

Qiao Yun hummed a response.

Lu Rui asked with concern, “Has he been in good health recently?”

“Quite good.”

Lu Rui hesitated for a moment, then said somewhat awkwardly, “Has he mentioned our family?”

“Yes, he did,” Qiao Yun answered truthfully. “It’s okay, I explained.”

Lu Rui: It’s all over, the good impression that was finally left, probably ruined by those deeds.

Qiao Yun couldn’t empathize with Lu Rui’s worries. She glanced at the time, noticed it was almost ten o’clock, and then looked up at Lu Rui again. “Are you going to work?”

Lu Rui pinched the bridge of his nose, looking helpless. “There’s something I need to handle.”

Ever since that incident occurred at the Lu Family, to avoid a repeat in the future, they had conducted a thorough inspection of the entire group from top to bottom.

There was also the matter of Director Xia embezzling corporate funds, which needed evidence collection.

Qiao Yun’s gaze swept over the darker-than-usual circles under Lu Rui’s eyes, her brow furrowing. “You need to rest.”

Feeling his daughter’s concern, a deeper smile appeared on Lu Rui’s face. “Alright, I know.”

Qiao Yun felt she had been appeased again.

Alas, adults are really disobedient.

Although Lu Rui didn’t say it, Qiao Yun was very clear about the reason for Lu Rui’s recent busyness.

The root cause of it all was because of the Qin Family.

This stirred a sense of dissatisfaction in Qiao Yun’s heart. She spoke seriously, “I will help you teach them a lesson.”

Lu Rui was amused by his daughter’s earnestness and didn’t take her words seriously. He glanced at the time and hurriedly said, “Dad has to go to the office now. You have school tomorrow, so go to bed early.”

“Okay.”

As Qiao Yun watched Lu Rui rush off, her determination to teach the Qin Family a lesson grew stronger in her heart.

…

Mrs. Qin returned home infuriated, her afternoon tea completely spoiled by Qiao Yun.

She could imagine how those noble ladies would laugh at her behind her back, which made Mrs. Qin’s face grow even gloomier.

Especially now, with Qiao Yun carrying the status of being raised by the Qiao Family, it made Mrs. Qin have to tread carefully around her.

Mrs. Qin always felt that Qiao Yun was not simple. Thus, when Qin Yuan came home, she told him about today’s events.

“The Qiao Family?” Qin Yuan murmured softly.

“You must be surprised as well,” Mrs. Qin scoffed lightly. “She’s just a foster daughter and yet she acts all high and mighty.”

Qin Yuan frowned, lost in thought.

Mrs. Qin didn’t forget to slander, “Look at her, utterly lacking manners. No matter what, I am an elder. How could she embarrass me in public? Whoever marries her in the future will only bring trouble to his family.”

She spoke earnestly, “Ayuan, you are the future Family Head of the Qin Family. You should marry a lady who matches your status and benefits you, not someone like Qiao Yun who doesn’t know her place.”

After saying this, Mrs. Qin looked to see Qin Yuan’s reaction.

Qin Yuan’s face was expressionless, his eyes cold like a venomous snake, making her inwardly inhale sharply. An awkward smile appeared on her face. “Why are you looking at me like that?”

Ever since this son started revealing his sharp edges, she increasingly found him frightening.

Although she was his mother who gave birth to him, she was somewhat afraid to be alone with him.

Qin Yuan spoke deliberately, “Why did you provoke her?”

Mrs. Qin looked astonished, disbelief filling her eyes as she asked incredulously, “Are you blaming your own mother for her sake now?”

She couldn’t help but doubt whether Qin Yuan truly had feelings for Qiao Yun. Did her son still have any true feelings left at this point?

It was such a cruel irony.

“I’m not blaming you.”

Qin Yuan’s voice was steady as he subdued the coldness in his eyes. “I just don’t want any complications. Right now, I haven’t obtained grandfather’s will yet, and you shouldn’t provoke anyone.”

His tone grew firmer as he emphasized, “Especially not Qiao Yun. It didn’t matter before when we didn’t know, but now that we know she was raised by the Qiao Family, you should provoke her even less.”