Hidden identities of the AI Heiress-Chapter 967: For Jiang Jing, this might be a fright
Huo Yaozong looked at the red veins in Fu Yun’s eyes, cracked a faint smile, and continued to fan the flames, "He’s still not cautious enough, so easily letting others know his weakness. Without an elder to guide him, it’s truly insufficient. You’re his only elder; you should talk to him more often."
This struck a chord with Fu Yun, who vented with resentment, "He never listens to me, always thinking that I’m out to harm him."
Huo Yaozong asked, "He doesn’t listen, so you just give up on him?"
Fu Yun’s expression changed slightly, showing embarrassment. She did want to intervene, but the problem was she couldn’t.
As things had developed to this point, Fu Yun deeply realized that Pei Ya truly did not want to acknowledge her. As to why she was still so persistent, Fu Yun couldn’t say for what reason.
Perhaps it had become a habit, or maybe only by doing so could she find redemption.
Huo Yaozong spoke in a casual tone, "If he won’t listen, keep talking until he does. Often, the younger generation cannot understand that whatever elders do, they do for their good. In such times, one needs to have patience."
Fu Yun appeared thoughtful, as if pondering over Huo Yaozong’s words.
Huo Yaozong didn’t say too much, fearing it would make Fu Yun suspicious. He stood up, smiled, and said, "You’ve suffered this time, I won’t disturb your rest any further."
It seemed as though he really just came for a chat. From the beginning to end, he didn’t show a sliver of his ambition, and so Fu Yun didn’t think deeper about it. Instead, she thought that every word Huo Yaozong said today was spot on.
If Jiujiu wouldn’t listen, then she would find a way to make him listen. To make someone obey, one must grasp their weakness.
After Fu Yun had this realization, her mood greatly improved. She now found Huo Yaozong more agreeable, her tone becoming gentler, "If you and Alin have any misunderstandings, talk it out sooner rather than later. Family shouldn’t hold grudges overnight."
Huo Yaozong nodded, appearing to take the advice, but internally he scoffed at it. In the family’s internal power struggle, it was never about misunderstandings but always about power.
...
Huo Yaozong left Fu Yun’s room with a chuckle, leisurely walking back to his own room with his hands clasped behind him.
Seeing his father return, Huo Feng stepped forward with a puzzled expression and asked, "Dad, you went to see Auntie?"
"Mhm," Huo Yaozong sat on the sofa and poured himself a cup of tea, "Huo Lin does have some ability, to be able to bail her out. He still values this mother of his."
With so many forces interfering, it indeed signified Huo Lin’s capability that Fu Yun was released so quickly.
"Big brother is so heartless to us, yet you still care so much about Auntie." Huo Feng really didn’t understand why they were still pretending to be harmonious when they’ve already severed ties with Huo Lin’s branch.
Huo Yaozong glanced at him sidelong, "What do you know? Just wait and see. I don’t need to do anything; Fu Yun will deliver a huge ’gift’ to Huo Lin on her own."
Initially, he planned to ally with Pei Ya and turn the tables on Huo Lin if the pressure continued.
However, he realized that Pei Ya was someone with weaknesses.
If Fu Yun dared to do something drastic, he believed Pei Ya would not stand idly by. Would Huo Lin really ignore Fu Yun then?
Clearly, he wouldn’t. Then it’s possible he might witness their mutual destruction while he reaps the benefits as the fisherman gains from the squabble between the snipe and the clam.
What a brilliant plan!
Huo Yaozong couldn’t help but admire his own cleverness, the saying ’heaven never seals off all the exits’ truly fitting.
...
Although Fu Yun had some ideas, due to Qiao Yun’s incident, Huo Lin had kept a very tight watch on her recently, so she didn’t dare to act rashly, staying quietly indoors without even stepping out.
Huo Lin thought that his mother had come to her senses and didn’t focus much attention on her, but the inquiry he had sent out promptly returned with results.
Huo Lin looked at the investigation records, his eyes and brows displaying a coldness.
The assistant reported, "Major, we’ve questioned everyone around Madam. Before the competition, Miss Jiang mentioned Qiao Yun to Madam."
"Mhm."
Huo Lin’s expression was icy, revealing nothing of his thoughts.
He had effortlessly seen through Jiang Jing’s ambitions of climbing the social ladder, choosing not to prevent her from getting close to his mother simply because his mother liked her.
Of course, should Jiang Jing prove to be foolish and attempt to use his mother to do something...
A cold smirk appeared on Huo Lin’s lips as he said without warmth, "Did madam ask you to arrange for Jiang Jing to go abroad?"
The assistant answered truthfully: "Yes."
Such trivial matters were usually not reported to Huo Lin, but considering Fu Yun’s recent abnormal mental state, Huo Lin was informed of every little detail.
Huo Lin’s gaze slightly darkened; it seemed he had underestimated Jiang Jing, who now sought to disentangle herself from an unfavorable situation.
He said indifferently, "Arrange for her to go to O continent..."
Huo Lin mentioned a prestigious old academy.
A trace of surprise flickered in the assistant’s eyes.
He couldn’t understand why the young master would arrange for someone to be sent to this academy.
It was a traditional aristocratic institution, seemingly glamorous on the surface, but in reality, it maintained a strict social hierarchy and was known for its severe discrimination.
As a person from China, if Jiang Jing really went there, not only would standing out be a problem, but even graduating could be in question, let alone being subjected to exploitation.
Previously, the academy had been embroiled in scandals where upperclassmen enslaved the lowerclassmen, and such behavior had become a prevailing culture.
More importantly, it was a boarding school, making it very difficult for insiders to contact the outside world.
For someone as haughty and prideful as Jiang Jing, her later life could be easily imagined if she went there—it would be completely ruined.
The assistant felt some pity for Jiang Jing’s future, but, sympathetic as he was, he still responded: "Yes."
"Hmm, tell her when she arrives," Huo Lin said with a slight smile, "Give her a surprise." 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺
Except, for Jiang Jing, it might be more of a fright.
Huo Lin then ordered, "Keep a close eye on Jiang Jing recently."
"Yes," the assistant nodded, then added, "Young master, there has been another incident with the Future Alliance..."
Huo Lin furrowed his brows and asked in a deep voice, "What happened now?"
The assistant said, "There’s infighting."
After the competition ended, the revelations about Adrian overshadowed Qiao Yun’s popularity. Just when everyone thought that was the end of it, Darren suddenly came out crying about Adrian making him take the fall, looking pitiful as if he was the victim, and even expressed his intention to leave the Future Alliance.
As a result, Darren received quite a few offers, and Adrian faced another round of attacks.
Apparently enraged, Adrian outright revealed that during Tianqi’s press conference, Darren had suggested hiring hackers to attack Tianqi’s system.
Of course, Darren denied this allegation.
But unfortunately for him, Adrian had evidence and flung it out in the open.
The two began to attack each other, neither able to gain an advantage, instead tarnishing their own reputations.
Not long after, the Future Alliance issued a statement, stripping Adrian of all his positions and severing any connection with him in the future.
Following this, the renowned H University also dismissed Adrian from his honorary lecturer position and revoked all his titles.
