Hidden identities of the AI Heiress
Chapter 545 - Chapter 545 Chapter 545 Act According to Plan

Chapter 545: Chapter 545 Act According to Plan Chapter 545: Chapter 545 Act According to Plan The old master said, “That’s good, I’m just worried these charitable organizations will take our money and do nothing, playing us for fools.”

The old master was a bit interested.

The money from the painting auction would be used for charity, which was a good deed. He thought it over and decided to attend.

The old master asked Lu Rui, “Are you going?”

Lu Rui replied, “Participating in the name of the group is good for the group’s reputation.”

The old master approved, “You always think things through. Ask Qiaoqiao if she wants to go along, I took her to the art exhibition exchange last time, and she seemed a bit interested.”

“Really?” Lu Rui was momentarily stunned. His daughter was actually interested in paintings, which meant he could take her with him to these events in the future.

Qiao Yun actually wasn’t interested, whether it was a concert or an art exchange, she just went to accompany her family because they liked it.

The Lu family seemed to have artistic interests deep in their bones, except for Lu Shiran and Qiao Yun.

…

Upstairs.

Lu Shiran and Qiao Yun talked about the Qiao family matters.

“Little sister, how are you doing in the Qiao family? Are you being bullied?”

When Lu Shiran learned that Qiao Yun was raised by the Qiao family, his first thought was that she was adopted, and he wondered if she was bullied in such a large family.

Qiao Yun shook her head, “No.”

Lu Shiran breathed a sigh of relief, then said, “In a few days, I’m going to participate in the training program at Tianqi Research Institute, and we probably won’t see each other until school starts. You should keep in touch with me often, and not always think about the second brother.”

Speaking of Lu Zhanxing, he felt a slight pang of jealousy.

Only then did Qiao Yun remember that last year, she had Han Wang go to invite Lu Shiran to this year’s training program.

“Rest assured, I will perform well and strive to catch the attention of those above, and then get you in as well.”

Lu Shiran believed that his sister, being so smart, would have an easy time getting into Tianqi Research Institute.

Qiao Yun looked at the confident Lu Shiran with an expression that said more than words could, “You do your best.”

“I will. The head of Tianqi Research Institute now is Professor Qiao.” Lu Shiran chuckled, “Watch how your brother woos her.”

Suddenly, Lu Shiran felt a chill run through his body. What happened? What did he do to make his sister so serious all of a sudden?

When evening arrived, the Lu couple took Qiao Yun to say goodbye to the elders.

The elders were quite reluctant to let go.

“Qiaoqiao, there’s an art exhibition in a few days. Do you want to go with grandpa?”

The old master was actually just looking for a reason to have Qiao Yun accompany him more, since she was his only granddaughter, and he was very fond of her.

“Okay.” Qiao Yun didn’t refuse such a small request.

…

The charity auction day arrived quickly, held at a venue in the suburbs.

Hill Music Academy had an off-campus performance, and Su Mian needed to supervise it, so she didn’t follow them.

Lu Zhanxing had an interview appointment.

Jingzhi had a collaboration to discuss.

So, this time, only Lu Rui, the old master, and Lu Shiran, who insisted on tagging along, went.

“Since when did Shiran become interested in paintings?” Lu Rui asked teasingly.

Lu Shiran was embarrassed, “I’ve always been interested. It’s just that you never noticed my hidden passion.”

The old master said grumpily, “I think it’s for Qiaoqiao. You’re so grown up, but you still cling to people so much. You should have the guts to go find a girlfriend to cling to.”

Upon hearing this, Qiao Yun’s eyes moved slightly as she looked toward Lu Shiran.

“Grandpa, I haven’t even graduated high school,” Lu Shiran grumbled. “If I really found one, you would definitely beat me to death.”

“You haven’t even looked, how do you know we would beat you to death?” the old master teased his grandson.

Lu Shiran wasn’t happy anymore.

He was no longer their most beloved grandson and nephew.

Qiao Yun thought Lu Shiran was really angry, so she reached into her pocket, took out a candy, and offered it to him, “Have some candy.”

Lu Shiran paused for a moment before accepting it, unwrapped the candy, put the milk candy in his mouth, and smiled, “It’s sweet.”

Qiao Yun made a sound of acknowledgment.

It was given by her second brother, always very sweet.

The old man and Lu Rui were pleased to see the children getting along so well.

At that moment, Qiao Yun’s phone rang. She took it out for a glance and then thoughtfully turned it off.

The car reached the venue.

The group got out of the car and handed in their invitations.

Soon, a middle-aged man came out.

“Mr. Lu, Old Mr. Lu, hello, I am the person in charge of this painting exhibition.” The person in charge was polite in his manner.

The old man was momentarily surprised at why the person in charge was receiving them, but he quickly regained his composure, “Hello.”

“Please follow me, let me introduce you to this painting exhibition.”

With the person in charge being so enthusiastic, the Lu father and son agreed to follow as it would have been impolite to refuse.

Qiao Yun walked behind them at an unhurried pace, her expression calm as ever, her eyelashes lacking spirit as they drooped, giving off a somewhat lackluster air.

Suddenly, she lifted her head.

Her plain gaze fixed on a particular surveillance camera in the hall for a few seconds, then she indifferently withdrew her gaze.

It seemed just like an inadvertent glance.

At this time.

In the meeting room.

Zhou Xinyu, coming face to face with Qiao Yun’s eyes on the surveillance screen, felt as if his body was frozen, unable to move.

After a while, he wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, and said with a guilty conscience, “Grandpa, was she looking at us just now?”

“You’re overthinking, she couldn’t possibly know we are watching her.”

The old man, sitting in his office chair, glared at Zhou Xinyu with a look of disappointment, “Look at yourself, so unworthy. And you think about inheriting the Zhou Family?”

Zhou Xinyu’s heart skipped a beat.

Did his grandfather’s words mean that he was being considered as a potential successor?

He was suddenly overjoyed, “Grandpa, if there’s anything else you need me to do, just command me.”

Old Mr. Zhou rested his hands on his walking stick, his sharp eyes fixed on the video footage of the Lu Family party, and he motioned for the butler behind him to come closer.

“Act according to plan.”

“Yes.”

The butler responded and then withdrew.

Zhou Xinyu still didn’t understand what his grandfather intended to do, but he didn’t dare to ask; right now, he was focused on trying to prove himself.

…

The TV station headquarters building.

“I mean, can you stop touching your ear all the time? Anyone who doesn’t know better might think you’ve got some kind of weird habit,” Xie Ying was utterly exasperated.

Ever since Lu Zhanxing changed his earring, he would touch it from time to time as if afraid it would get stolen.

“You don’t understand, this is a treasured heirloom.” Lu Zhanxing confirmed the earring was still there and then he relaxed.

Xie Ying rolled his eyes.

It’s just an earring, how valuable could it be to treasure it so much.

“I’m going to the restroom, wait for me outside,” Lu Zhanxing said.

“Alright.” Xie Ying left first.

As Lu Zhanxing headed towards the restroom, a man dressed in the TV station’s uniform with the brim of his cap pulled low followed behind him.