Hidden identities of the AI Heiress-Chapter 970 Qiao Yun: Uh... That’s impossible, right?
Qiao Yun was satisfied, and so was the program team.
Before the program fully ended, Qiao Yun became a trending topic, with unexpectedly great results.
#QiaoYunSciencePopularizationShow#
#QiaoYunTeachingDirectorVibes#
#FangirlingOverTheScholarlyGod, HowCanINotStudyHard#
[Today, Qiao Yun was so stunning, especially during her speech. I was totally mesmerized by her]
[I thought everyone was exaggerating—she’s not a celebrity, just good at studying, and she gets such a following? Now I realize I was wrong, even someone uninterested in technology like me actually listened through the whole thing.]
[Can I ask, how can I become Lu Zhanxing? I want a beautiful sister too.]
This science popularization program was not trending as much as some popular variety show topics, and mostly attracted a fixed audience, but Qiao Yun’s appearance brought in a substantial number of viewers.
It’s clear that Qiao Yun’s popularity is indeed high. Seeing the impact, the program team approached her after she stepped down, wanting to invite her back for the next episode.
Qiao Yun didn’t refuse and happily agreed.
After the program team left jubilantly, Li Hanzhou finally spoke up, "I can’t believe you agreed to them."
"I wouldn’t have agreed before, but now I feel this kind of life is not bad."
Qiao Yun used to dislike being in the spotlight, but after this exchange competition, she doesn’t mind standing out a bit and getting more people interested in science and technology.
Good citizen Professor Qiao is quite willing to contribute to society; it was just that her previous identity didn’t allow her to attract too much attention. Now, as Miss Lu, with plenty of popularity, things are indeed more convenient.
This was also why she agreed to participate in the show.
"Drink some water." Li Hanzhou handed over the bottled water he was holding to Qiao Yun.
"Thank you." Qiao Yun took it. The mineral water was icy cold, with condensation on the bottle, cool to her hand. She lifted her hand to twist open the cap, but to her surprise, it opened easily. She raised an eyebrow, looking at Li Hanzhou.
Li Hanzhou’s lips curled up in a smile, his voice lazy, "This is called boyfriend strength."
"Oh." Qiao Yun took a sip of water, finding her throat feeling much better. She hadn’t talked so much in a long time.
"Every time I see you in the spotlight, I want to keep you locked up for myself."
Li Hanzhou’s peachy eyes were alluring and inviting.
A man never likes to share a treasure he cherishes with others.
"You wouldn’t do that." Qiao Yun said confidently, lazily yawning.
Li Hanzhou leaned a little closer to Qiao Yun and spoke in a low voice, "Kiddo, you trust me too much."
He lifted his hand to pinch Qiao Yun’s chin, his thumb caressing her smooth and fair skin, feeling a tickling sensation that ran all the way to his heart. Seeing no one around, he couldn’t resist giving Qiao Yun’s tender lips a kiss.
If it were someone else, they would probably be scared stiff by Li Hanzhou’s gaze, but Qiao Yun wasn’t the least bit intimidated. She patted Li Hanzhou’s wrist, signaling him to let go.
Li Hanzhou obediently released her, still insatiable as he said, "I really want to eat you up."
Qiao Yun glanced at him sideways and, after a moment of thought, seriously suggested, "If you want to play a captivity game, I can cooperate with you."
Li Hanzhou: "..."
The kiddo is too innocent; he can’t bear to do it.
Li Hanzhou told her, "I can’t bring myself to do it."
Qiao Yun’s lips curved almost imperceptibly, "That’s why I said you wouldn’t."
She was no longer the clueless robot of the past.
At least now, she clearly knew that Li Hanzhou cared about her a lot, hated to see her hurt—she felt the same about him.
It’s just that Professor Qiao had only just touched upon these emotions, so she hadn’t learned to express them yet, which is why Li Hanzhou was still troubled by love.
Qiao Yun said, "I’m hungry."
Li Hanzhou proposed, "Let’s go have dinner, then I’ll take you home."
"Okay." Qiao Yun did not object.
There was a dinner party planned after the entire show was recorded, but Qiao Yun declined. She didn’t mind standing before the public, but it didn’t mean she enjoyed socializing.
With the great Buddha Li Hanzhou there, the program team didn’t dare say much and wistfully watched as they left.
...
With no one else disturbing them this time, Li Hanzhou took Qiao Yun for a couple’s meal. After finishing, he first escorted Qiao Yun home. Only after seeing her enter the house did he start his car to return to the villa.
Old Master Li was watching a TV show, the very same science popularization program Qiao Yun had just been on. Seeing Li Hanzhou come in, he narrowed his eyes and looked behind Li Hanzhou, "Where’s Qiaoqiao?"
Li Hanzhou replied, "She’s gone home."
Old Master Li pursed his lips disinterestedly and chided, "What’s with you, letting her go home just like that."
Li Hanzhou raised his eyebrows, "Or what?"
Old Master Li scorned, "You lack guts, boy. On such a good day, you should take the chance to deepen the relationship."
Li Hanzhou said expressionlessly, "It’s not right to play the rogue without getting married first."
Old Master Li: "??? When did you become so sensible?"
Li Hanzhou smiled helplessly, "No, that’s what Qiaoqiao would say."
"Indeed, that’s something Professor Qiao would say." Old Master Li suddenly brightened up, "That’s easy, Qiaoqiao’s birthday is in a few days, right?"
Li Hanzhou nodded, "Yes."
"Propose!" Old Master Li decisively declared, "Professor Qiao has come of age. You should bring her back home sooner."
But Li Hanzhou didn’t answer; instead, he asked softly, "When do you plan on returning?"
Old Master Li was angered, "You ungrateful kid, I’m trying to give you advice, and you want to send me away? You unfilial grandson!"
"You’d be better off staying out of trouble," Li Hanzhou felt his grandfather would only make things worse.
He wanted to be with Qiao Yun forever more than anyone else.
But it’s not the right way.
Qiao Yun didn’t understand anything yet; he couldn’t trick her into agreeing.
"This won’t do, that won’t do either." Old Master Li asked, "What do you want to give?"
Li Hanzhou said, "You don’t need to worry about this."
"Get lost."
The old master gestured with a wave of his hand, signaling that Li Hanzhou should disappear from his sight immediately; otherwise, he would be infuriated to death by his unfilial grandson.
Li Hanzhou obediently scurried upstairs.
...
Qiaose Research Institute.
Su Qingyan had just finished a set of virus data. He took off his isolation suit and went to get his cellphone after completing disinfection in the disinfection area. That’s when he saw the message sent by Jiang Jing.
Jiang Jing wanted to meet him.
Su Qingyan immediately remembered that Jiang Jing had asked him to contact Pei Ya before. He had forgotten about it in his busyness.
He could sense Jiang Jing’s urgency.
What important matter was it that she had to find Pei Ya for?
Su Qingyan’s face darkened, revealing his puzzled look.
He was not familiar with Pei Ya, so naturally, he couldn’t help Jiang Jing contact Pei Ya. He decided to inform his cousin first.
Su Qingyan tapped Qiao Yun’s phone number with the intention to make the call, but before he could, he bumped into Qiao Xun coming in his direction. He smiled and greeted, "Teacher."
"Hmm." Qiao Xun observed him and asked, "What’s the matter, something on your mind?"
"Just a small matter." Su Qingyan put away his phone and asked, "Have you finished your work smoothly?"
Qiao Xun replied with a smiley face, "Quite smoothly."
It was apparent that he was in a good mood.
Qiao Xun had been working on a new medicine lately and Su Qingyan, a little curious, asked, "Teacher, are you developing some new type of medicine recently?"
"Sort of," Qiao Xun’s eyes twinkled with a hint of mischief, "It’s a birthday gift for Qiaoqiao, strictly speaking, it’s a great thing for Li Hanzhou."
Su Qingyan, seeing the expression on Qiao Xun’s face, felt that it wasn’t exactly good news.
Qiao Xun expressed his concern, "If you’re tired, go back and rest early, don’t overstrain yourself."
Su Qingyan replied with an okay, and after Qiao Xun waved his hand, he left.
Once Qiao Xun turned a corner and was out of sight, Su Qingyan dialed Qiao Yun’s number.
... 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢
Qiao Yun returned to the Lu Family home, to find only Su Mian at home.
"Qiaoqiao, you’ve worked hard." Su Mian’s mood has been very good lately because she could feel her daughter changing, becoming more willing to engage with the world.
That’s very good.
As a mother, she didn’t ask for much from her children, just to see them happier and more joyful.
"I’m not tired," Qiao Yun pursed her lips and said softly, "I’m going upstairs first."
Su Mian’s eyes bent into a smile, "Go ahead."
Qiao Yun went back to her room; she had been out since noon, and it was only a little past seven, still early.
She turned on the computer, and just as the computer started up, she received a barrage of messages from Simon, all about what delicious food he ate today and where he went to play.
Looking at the 99+ messages, Qiao Yun: "..."
Qiao Yun selectively ignored them and directly opened a software. The AI system still needed some programs to be upgraded before it could be officially used in daily life.
Just then, her phone lit up.
Qiao Yun’s fingers paused, and she glanced at the glowing phone, thinking it would be a message from Li Hanzhou, but it turned out to be a call from Su Qingyan.
A flash of surprise crossed her eyes as she found it strange that Su Qingyan would call her at this time.
Without hesitation, Qiao Yun answered the call.
"Cousin, are you busy?"
Su Qingyan’s voice came from the other end of the phone.
Qiao Yun’s voice was calm, "I’m not busy. Do you need something?"
Su Qingyan was good to her but perhaps due to his personality, he rarely sought her out.
"It’s something minor."
Without beating around the bush, Su Qingyan directly told Qiao Yun, "Jiang Jing has been looking for me these past few days. She wants me to help her contact Pei Ya."
Leaning lazily against the chair, Qiao Yun tapped boredly on the desk, "Jiang Jing?"
"Yes, she probably needs something from Pei Ya, but I can’t guess what it is. I thought I should tell you first, so you can decide."
"Alright, I got it." Qiao Yun paused for a moment, then awkwardly added, "Thank you, brother."
"No need to thank me."
Laughter came from the other end of the phone. Su Qingyan would rarely hear Qiao Yun calling him ’brother.’ Getting to hear it once, he couldn’t help but feel envious of Lu Zhanxing.
How happy he must be to be called ’brother’ everyday by that soft voice.
Although he had a sister, Su Qingqing never called him with such a sweet voice.
After having his fill of laughter, Su Qingyan then inquired, "Should we help Jiang Jing?"
Qiao Yun said nothing, a contemplative expression appearing on her fair face.
Jiang Jing’s actions were puzzling to her.
Why would she want to contact Pei Ya out of the blue?
Could it really be as Su Qingqing told her before, that Jiang Jing has taken a liking to Pei Ya?
Qiao Yun: Uh... That’s unlikely.
