Hidden identities of the AI Heiress-Chapter 946 Jiang Jing: I have a question to ask Qiao Yun
Adrian, sitting in the audience, now had an expression that could not merely be described as ugly—it was as if he had swallowed something revolting.
The Future Alliance actually coming in last was like a resounding slap across his face.
He had been quite satisfied with Jiang Jing up until now, but at this moment, he felt nothing but disappointment.
Darren furrowed his brows tightly, he didn’t expect Jiang Jing to win first place, especially with Fang Xing from the Huo Research Institute in the mix.
Initially, he just wanted Jiang Jing to beat Qiao Yun, but who could have thought that Jiang Jing would lose!
Fu Yun’s lips were tightly pursed, clearly very dissatisfied with Jiang Jing losing to Qiao Yun.
Xu Qiao sat next to Fu Yun and seeing his expression, her heart skipped a beat and she awkwardly laughed a few times, saying: "Ah, Jingjing didn’t sleep at all yesterday, she was studying all day long, and it still affected her today."
She tried to defend her.
Fu Yun barely held back his composure and said, "Why is this child pushing herself so hard."
Xu Qiao spoke in a flattering tone: "Jingjing told me she doesn’t want to disappoint you, so she wanted to try her hardest. She really cares about your opinion a lot, she truly likes you a lot."
These words indeed made Fu Yun feel a lot better; who wouldn’t want a considerate and sensible goddaughter.
Fu Yun’s expression finally eased a bit, "It’s only the first round, it’s okay to lose, there are two more rounds to go."
Xu Qiao quickly responded, "Yes, yes, with the lessons learned this time, Jingjing will be more alert in the next match."
Fu Yun responded with a faint ’hmm’, though his brows still reflected a hint of displeasure.
Let it be.
It was just one loss; it’s not such a big deal.
She still had some expectations for Jiang Jing, hoping that her performance in the following rounds would not disappoint her.
Compared to this side’s strange mood, the group of friends and relatives of Qiao Yun were all smiling ear to ear, basking in glory.
Su Qingqing had been focusing on Qiao Yun’s score, and only after rubbing her eyes did she confirm that Qiao Yun indeed came first, bewildered, she asked Su Qingyan, "Has Cousin always been this amazing?"
She considered herself not bad in studies, but faced with these questions, she would surely be stumped.
Su Qingyan’s lips curled slightly, his voice carrying an unwitting pride: "These questions aren’t hard."
"..."
Not hard, then how come the other two couldn’t answer?
It was the first time Su Qingqing realized that Su Qingyan had the potential to be vainglorious.
Su Qingqing initially wasn’t very confident about Qiao Yun; now she realized she still didn’t understand her cousin well.
Her previous worries were completely unnecessary.
Looking at the score of 73 displayed on the screen.
Su Qingqing was amazed, wondering if maybe her cousin had even held back.
She finally understood why the Lu Family were so calm.
Su Qingqing thought to herself, perhaps the cousin she was seeing now was just the tip of the iceberg.
At this time, Mr. Simon said with a chuckle, "The first round is won by Qiao Yun of Tianqi Research Institute, next we have a ten-minute break. After ten minutes, the second round will commence."
With the first round being so thrilling, everyone was even more eager about the second round, most were hoping to see if Qiao Yun could amaze them again.
Qiao Yun really won too beautifully.
Jiang Jing stood on the stage, her feet unmoved, lost in thought, her eyes reddened as she stared at the number 7 on the screen, her mind in utter chaos.
Even though there was no overt discussion about her among the audience, she still felt like everyone was mocking her incompetence.
How could she score only 7 points, how could Qiao Yun score so high.
Jiang Jing impulsively shouted without thinking, "Wait, I have a question."
With Jiang Jing suddenly speaking up, everyone present turned their gaze towards her.
Qiao Yun was about to step down but paused, her gaze slowly shifting towards Jiang Jing.
Simon raised an eyebrow and asked, "Do you have any questions?"
Jiang Jing didn’t think too much and looked at Qiao Yun: "I have a question for Qiao Yun."
Qiao Yun responded calmly, "What do you want to ask?"
Everyone was watching them, not understanding what Jiang Jing was up to.
Jiang Jing’s thoughts were chaotic, at this moment she didn’t even know what she was saying.
"I want to know how you study regularly, why are you always able to answer so quickly? Um, I think even Dr. Adrian doesn’t have your speed, I’m a bit curious."
With Jiang Jing’s words, those with quick minds could guess that she was implying there was something wrong with Qiao Yun’s grades.
If even Adrian couldn’t do it, why could Qiao Yun?
Is it really because she is that excellent?
But however excellent she is, could she really surpass Adrian, the seasoned expert?
The scene went silent for a moment.
"What does she mean, is she suggesting that Professor Qiao cheated?" Shen Qi was nearly bursting with anger, he turned his head to seek solidarity with Li Hanzhou, but found that Li Hanzhou hadn’t changed his expression at all.
"Brother Li, is Professor Qiao really your girlfriend? Why aren’t you angry at all?"
Li Hanzhou glanced at him: "Do you think children are easy to bully?"
Shen Qi made a sound in surprise.
On stage, in front of everyone, Qiao Yun directly pointed out: "Are you suggesting that I cheated?"
Jiang Jing indeed had that thought, but she hadn’t stated it explicitly nor planned to point it out; she phrased it indirectly to make the audience subconsciously doubt Qiao Yun’s achievements.
Yet, unexpectedly, Qiao Yun didn’t follow the script and pointed it out directly. Wasn’t she worried that everyone would start suspecting her?
Jiang Jing calmed down quite a bit, tugging at the corner of her mouth and saying, "I didn’t say that, you said it yourself; I only admire your speed in answering questions, probably no one in the world can match you."
Jiang Jing thought that by saying this, although it might not resonate with everyone, at least one person would echo her words.
However...
Nobody paid her any attention.
Even Adrian looked displeased when he heard Jiang Jing’s words, becoming more disappointed in her.
Is this person foolish?
Jiang Jing was somewhat stunned.
Qiao Yun said unhurriedly: "Do you know who set these hundred questions?"
Jiang Jing truly didn’t know and couldn’t answer immediately.
Qiao Yun pointed at Simon: "It was the Technology Association."
As Jiang Jing suddenly thought of something, her expression changed.
Simon, being pointed at by Qiao Yun, nodded: "Yes, indeed it was managed by the Technology Association."
As a Westerner, without the subtlety of Easterners, he straightforwardly said: "If you doubt the Technology Association, you can file a complaint. Oh, and one more thing, the Technology Association was invited to this conference by the Future Alliance. If I were to help, I should be helping the Future Alliance, right, Dr. Adrian?"
He decisively pulled the Future Alliance into the water.
Adrian fidgeted uncomfortably, laughing awkwardly: "Mr. Simon jests, I trust the reputation of the Technology Association, otherwise I wouldn’t have invited you."
Jiang Jing gaped, her throat constricted, and she finally realized that she had made a huge mistake.
The Technology Association was invited by the Future Alliance, and Simon, being a Westerner, if he were to help, it should be the Future Alliance, not the Tianqi Research Institute.
The audience also caught on, and their looks at Jiang Jing inevitably carried disdain.
"What kind of person is this, suspecting others of cheating because she lost herself, such a strong envy."
"So good-looking, yet so narrow-minded."
"If this person was my friend, I would definitely break off the friendship."
"If she had graciously congratulated her opponent on winning, I could have thought more highly of her. But now she suspects them of cheating; no wonder she only scored seven points—I guess her IQ is also just seven."
"Everyone in the Future Alliance must be idiots."
These intermittent discussions entered Jiang Jing’s ears, and her face turned terribly pale; she had never been criticized like this before.
Her mental state crumbled again and again, until she no longer knew how to exit the stage. 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺
Later, it was Darren’s voice that snapped her back to reality.
"Jingjing, why are you so impulsive? If we win next, people might suspect that Mr. Simon is helping us."
This is too frustrating.
Mr. Simon is totally unshakeable. Inviting him to be a judge, he really took himself for one.
Jiang Jing’s lips quivered slightly as she frantically explained, "I didn’t mean that, I was just curious about her study methods. Everyone misunderstood my intention."
She said, her eyes welling up with tears.
Half aggrieved and half angry.
Seeing her so sincere, Darren half-doubted and said, "Alright, don’t be so impulsive next time."
Jiang Jing lowered her head, and I sympathetically said, "I understand, sorry for causing you trouble."
Darren spoke harshly, "Good that you know. This competition is actually an indirect assessment for you; whether you can truly become the teacher’s student depends on your own capability."
Jiang Jing’s mind went blank, her heart in turmoil.
After the blow from the first round of the competition, she was already scared of the second round.
Thinking of the heckling from the audience just now, her heart was in a mess.
But she had only this one chance.
Jiang Jing gritted her teeth and told herself to calm down.
Noticing the change in Jiang Jing’s complexion, Darren chuckled, "Okay, don’t worry, she won’t be so arrogant in the next round."
A gleam flashed in his eyes, seemingly recalling something fun, and he chuckled a few more times.
...
On this side.
After Qiao Yun stepped down from the stage, Han instantly wanted to give Qiao Yun a big victory hug, but after being glared at by Professor Qiao’s dark eyes, he immediately stood properly.
Qiao Yun: ?? Is she really that terrifying?
Han pouted and said, "Teacher, she’s really annoying, actually questioning your results."
Qiao Yun nonchalantly said, "Just the last struggle of a loser."
Seeing her not bothered, Han no longer cared about Jiang Jing but brought up another matter.
"By the way, Pei Ya just told me that he knows who is trying to frame you."
Qiao Yun hummed in acknowledgment, motioning him to go on with her gaze.
Han seriously said, "It’s someone from the Huo Family, he suspects it should be Fu Yun, saying that Huo Lin wouldn’t do such a childish thing."
Qiao Yun agreed with that statement, thinking Huo Lin was a shrewd man; if he were to tamper in the competition, he would have arranged it more meticulously.
Han spoke with disgust, "I don’t care if she is Pei Ya’s whoever, anyone who dares to harm you is my enemy."
Qiao Yun was silent for a moment, then said, "Let Pei Ya handle it."
Han exclaimed unhappily, but seeing Professor Qiao insist, he reluctantly acquiesced.
Qiao Yun was aware that Fu Yun targeting her was probably because she forced Huo Lin to publicly announce that the AI system was first created by Fu Yao.
She did nothing wrong with that matter, so she didn’t feel guilty at all.
...
Soon, the second round began.
Before Qiao Yun went on stage, Li Hanzhou came over, didn’t say anything but gave her a hug.
"Congratulations on your victory."
Qiao Yun obediently let him hug her.
Interestingly, she originally felt nothing about this victory, but now, due to Li Hanzhou’s congratulation, she inadvertently felt something.
I am the first place, the joy of victory.
This was a feeling she had never experienced before, even when she and Lu Shiran won the Star Cup championship, she was not much interested.
So, this is what victory feels like.
She suddenly wanted to share her victory with all her close ones.
But the most important thing now is the second round of the competition.
Li Hanzhou did not delay Qiao Yun’s time; after a hug and a rub on her head, he let Qiao Yun go on stage.
While waiting to go on stage.
Fang Xing, standing next to Qiao Yun, said in an admiring tone: "Miss Qiao, you are very talented and powerful; I haven’t felt the pressure of competition for a long time."
Qiao Yun politely replied: "Thank you, you are also very capable."
Fang Xing smiled: "Although I lost to you in the first round, it might not be the same in the second round."
He was very confident, but with no malice.
Qiao Yun nodded, thought for a moment, and encouraged: "Do your best."
Fang Xing joined the exchange competition with the Huo Research Institute this time, with the order from above being that winning or losing is not important, what matters is to show the strength of the Huo Research Institute.
So, he came with the idea of demonstrating his abilities.
He didn’t expect to meet someone as outstanding as Qiao Yun, and it immediately aroused his competitive spirit.
While they were talking, a sneering voice came from the side: "Professor Fang, congratulations on getting the second place, though the ranking is not ideal, it’s still not the last place."
Fang Xing was not stupid, he could hear that Darren was mocking Qiao Yun.
The atmosphere became somewhat awkward for a moment.
Darren was also going to play this time, and unlike Jiang Jing, he was not worried at all about losing.
Qiao Yun remained quite calm, not affected by Darren’s mocking, and didn’t bother to engage with him at all.
It’s just meaningless provocation, the outcome will prove everything.
Ignored by Qiao Yun, Darren instantly felt bored, murmured that it was really boring, snorted coldly, and encouraged Jiang Jing: "Jingjing, you still OK?"
Jiang Jing glanced at Qiao Yun from the corner of her eye, nodded: "I’m fine."
Qiao Yun’s calmness made her look embarrassed; she shifted her gaze away from Qiao Yun and tried to ignore her presence, focusing only on the competition.
...
With Qiao Yun’s brilliant performance in the first round, the atmosphere in the second round was much more lively than in the first round.
As soon as Qiao Yun appeared, the audience erupted, starting to chant slogans frantically, the enthusiasm lingering for a long time.
Qiao Yun pursed her lips, tentatively raised her hand and waved at the people cheering for her.
She didn’t smile, her face was tense, but even so, the venue still erupted with screams.
The Lu Family was actually quite surprised; this was the first time Qiao Yun actively responded to strangers’ expectations for her.
