Hidden identities of the AI Heiress-Chapter 971: A Stroke of Genius from Qiao Yun
It’s not that it’s not possible, it’s absolutely impossible. Qiao Yun didn’t see any sign of love for Pei Yao from Jiang Jing.
Two completely unrelated people, suddenly one day, one of them eagerly wants to see the other, considering the current relationship between Jiang Jing and the Huo Family.
A light bulb went off in Qiao Yun’s head, she had some thoughts, but she still needed confirmation.
Perhaps Qiao Yun was silent for a bit too long, so Su Qingyan added, "She also wants to ask me out for a meeting, probably still concerning Pei Yao."
"Are you willing to meet her?" Qiao Yun wanted to understand Jiang Jing’s intentions, but she didn’t want to force Su Qingyan.
"Sure, no problem." Su Qingyan agreed readily.
Qiao Yun gave thanks again: "Thank you."
"It’s no big deal, I’m also happy to help you."
Su Qingyan was genuinely happy, feeling an inexplicable sense of being finally useful in a somewhat sad way.
As a brother, he felt like he hadn’t really done much for Qiao Yun.
Qiao Yun had a hunch that Jiang Jing might have the answers to the things Pei Yao had long wanted to know, but this was only her speculation, so she didn’t want to alert Pei Yao too soon, to avoid a potential letdown.
Professor Qiao still cared deeply for his child and simply hoped that Jiang Jing would be of some use.
On this side, after hanging up the phone with Qiao Yun, Su Qingyan replied to Jiang Jing’s message, telling her that a meeting would be okay.
After sending the message, he didn’t pay it any more attention and went about his business.
Not until the evening, when he was ready to drive back to his dormitory, did he remember that Jiang Jing had not yet replied to his message. Su Qingyan did not send a second one, thinking she just hadn’t seen it, and thus he wasn’t concerned.
After all, according to Jiang Jing’s baffling filter towards him, she would surely reply immediately upon seeing the message.
...
Jiang Jing didn’t miss the message from Su Qingyan. In her hotel room, standing in front of the huge floor-to-ceiling windows, she gazed at the bustling traffic and the dazzling lights of Beijing outside, yet her mood remained unsettled for a long time, unable to be happy even though the person she yearned for had taken the initiative to contact her.
Just a few hours ago.
Jiang Jing was brought before Huo Lin by his assistant.
Huo Lin was working on documents, dressed in a suit, his face resolute and handsome, exuding an aura that made Jiang Jing hardly dare to breathe.
Upon her arrival, Huo Lin barely lifted his eyelids and said blandly, "Have a seat first."
"Okay." Jiang Jing didn’t dare to say much and obediently sat down on the nearby sofa, sitting up straight, alert in her heart.
The assistant had already left the room, now it was only her and Huo Lin, and Huo Lin’s absolute silence made the heavy air downright frightening.
As time passed, Jiang Jing, who had been trying to decipher Huo Lin’s thoughts, became restless first, her hands fidgeting and her gaze somewhat vacant.
Seeing this, Huo Lin finally stopped his work. He leaned back in his chair, his eyes deep, lips curving up: "Jiang Jing, are you satisfied with the school I arranged for you?"
Finding that he had finally spoken, Jiang Jing imperceptibly sighed in relief, a bright smile appearing on her face: "I’m very satisfied, thank you, Brother Lin, for your trouble this time."
Huo Lin hummed noncommittally, raising an eyebrow: "Are you really satisfied?"
Jiang Jing replied with a smile: "Of course I am." 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮
She dared not be dissatisfied.
Did Huo Lin bring her here just to confirm whether she is satisfied?
What a strange issue.
She almost thought Huo Lin had discovered the little maneuvers she was doing behind the scenes.
Just as she was thinking this, Huo Lin suddenly sneered and asked with deliberate clarity, "Is that so? If you’re satisfied, then why are you so eager to find Pei Ya?"
Jiang Jing’s expression changed drastically in an instant. She hadn’t expected Huo Lin to know about this. She couldn’t help but show a look of astonishment on her face, but as she met Huo Lin’s emotionless eyes, Jiang Jing secretly pinched herself, the pain swiftly bringing her back to her senses.
She suppressed her fear, her voice confused, "I didn’t look for him, you’ve misunderstood."
Huo Lin smiled sardonically, "I’ve misunderstood?"
Jiang Jing nodded assertively, "I don’t even know him, what could I possibly do by looking for him."
At this moment, Huo Lin was somewhat impressed by Jiang Jing’s composure, maintaining her cool even at a time like this.
He had deliberately ignored Jiang Jing just now so as to discompose her, making it easier to extract information from her.
But Jiang Jing’s reaction was somewhat unexpected.
No wonder mother was charmed by Jiang Jing, even to the extent of doing things against Qiao Yun.
Huo Lin calmly pointed out, "You mean Su Qingyan? You asked him to contact Pei Ya for you, am I right?"
This time, Jiang Jing could no longer remain composed.
Only she herself knew about contacting Su Qingyan, but now Huo Lin could name Su Qingyan so accurately...!
Her head buzzed and her ears rang.
Huo Lin was monitoring her!
Since when did it start?
How much does Huo Lin know about her?
Jiang Jing’s heart pounded furiously, so hard it felt as if it might leap out of her chest. No matter how calm she was, she was just in her teens this year, and in front of an old fox like Huo Lin, she was clearly outclassed, easily suppressed.
Huo Lin’s expression unchanged, his voice even somewhat gentle, "I’m not unaware of your little schemes, but only because my mother likes you, you are able to stay by her side, and that’s why I tolerate your presence. But for a traitor, do you want to know what the outcome would be?"
Jiang Jing’s face turned pale as she retorted, "I haven’t betrayed godmother."
"Is that so." Huo Lin didn’t say whether he believed her or not, "Then tell me, what did you want by finding Pei Ya?"
Jiang Jing pursed her lips tightly, caught in a dilemma.
Huo Lin pointed at a file folder on the table, his tone laced with mockery, "Do you know what this is? It’s an admission notice, it seems like you won’t be needing it."
As he spoke, he was about to destroy the document.
Watching her bright future about to slip away, Jiang Jing instinctively cried out, "Don’t!"
"Ready to talk now?" Huo Lin’s expression was unsurprised.
Jiang Jing swallowed hard, her psychological defenses utterly collapsing, she said tearlessly, "I really didn’t betray godmother, I only... I couldn’t bear to see godmother hurt, so I wanted to talk to Pei Ya, let him understand godmother’s hardship..."
Even now, Jiang Jing stubbornly refused to let go.
Huo Lin laughed, "Your Jiang Family is doing well in Yuncheng, just as I am interested in expanding into Yuncheng, what do you think about acquiring Jiang Family’s business?"
Not good at all!
Jiang Jing screamed inside her head. She had come to understand that she was no match for Huo Lin, her little tricks were utterly useless in front of him.
The Jiang Family was her foundation, her support. If the Jiang Family fell, she would have nothing left.
Jiang Jing weighed the pros and cons and gritted her teeth, "I really didn’t intend to do anything to betray godmother, it’s only that I accidentally learned some things, and was afraid that Pei Ya would hurt godmother, so I wanted to probe Pei Ya..."
Jiang Jing hadn’t finished her self-justification when Huo Lin interrupted her, "What things?"
