Hidden identities of the AI Heiress
Chapter 558 - Chapter 558 Chapter 558 What a Collusion

Chapter 558: Chapter 558 What a Collusion! Chapter 558: Chapter 558 What a Collusion! When Pei Ya started the car, he thought to himself, so don’t provoke Professor Qiao.

She firmly believes in the principle of an eye for an eye.

He was really looking forward to the expression on the old man’s face when he would see the gift next week.

…

Zhou, the family head, was suddenly informed that the president of Shengqiao Group, Pei Ya, had come to visit.

He was shocked for a moment.

The Zhou Family had no dealings with Shengqiao Group, so why had he come to visit?

Whatever the reason, befriending Shengqiao Group could do him no harm.

He immediately instructed the butler, “Please invite President Pei in.”

“Grandfather, could it be that Shengqiao wants to partner with us?” Zhou Xinyu’s eyes lit up. “That’s Shengqiao; working with them would be nothing but beneficial to us.”

His company had been acquired by Shengqiao, so to say he harbored no grievances was impossible.

But that’s just how business is; if you’re not capable, you’re at the mercy of others.

The family head Zhou spoke in a voice full of vicissitudes, hinting at calculations. “If that’s the case, then it’s not impossible for our Zhou Family to carve out a place for ourselves in Shangjing City, and I’ve heard that there’s a very mysterious figure behind Shengqiao Group, even the top leaders show respect when meeting him.”

With the support of the state, everywhere Shengqiao Group went, they were given the green light, making it impossible for them not to grow.

Only Li Group could rival Shengqiao Group.

“Family Head Zhou, how have you been, feeling well lately?”

Pei Ya walked in led by the butler, his voice tinged with mockery.

Just as Family Head Zhou was about to greet him with a smile, he saw that Qiao Yun was following behind Pei Ya, and his wrinkled face immediately showed a look of surprise.

Zhou Xinyu was also very surprised.

Why had Qiao Yun also come along?

Family Head Zhou, having experienced many great events, quickly calmed down, his eyes seasoned with age shifting back and forth between Qiao Yun and Pei Ya.

For a moment, he couldn’t guess their relationship.

Family Head Zhou’s knowledge about Qiao Yun was limited; he only knew he was Professor Qiao and the adopted daughter of the Qiao Family, not realizing that the person behind Shengqiao Group was Qiao Yun.

So he had absolutely not anticipated that after that incident, Qiao Yun would still come to visit him voluntarily, especially with Pei Ya.

Hopes for a potential cooperation he had harbored were suddenly dashed, and he felt a flicker of unease.

“May I know the reason for President Pei’s visit today?”

Family Head Zhou decided to get straight to the point.

Pei Ya took a seat on his own, resting his legs comfortably, and with a nonchalant air, said, “It’s not me who seeks you, it’s her.”

Pointing towards the calm-faced Qiao Yun.

Family Head Zhou’s gaze followed, narrowing his eyes, he asked, “Could it be that Professor Qiao has reconsidered? Willing to cooperate?”

“No cooperation,” Qiao Yun let him give up hope, continuing before Family Head Zhou could react further, “Here to give a gift.”

Family Head Zhou frowned, “What gift?”

Qiao Yun, in front of Family Head Zhou, took out her phone, tapped it a few times, then set it down, and said to Family Head Zhou, “It’s sent. You can check online.”

Family Head Zhou was a bit dazed.

He instinctively opened his phone, and as a news alert popped up, his usually composed face finally cracked, his complexion gradually turning ashen.

Zhou Xinyu saw his grandfather’s expression and also took out his phone to look, realizing there was no need for him to specifically search online.

The push notifications were all there.

News about the second elder of the Zhou family using drugs, organizing prostitution, and even suspect drug trafficking.

In the video, men and women, about a dozen people, were all disheveled, some even caught in the act. Although their bodies were blurred, their faces were clearly visible.

Especially his second uncle.

When the police broke in, he was still rolling on the ground embracing a girl.

The police even found drugs at the scene.

Zhou Xinyu’s face turned pale, and he exclaimed in a lost voice, “Grandpa, it really is Second Uncle! That is Second Uncle’s apartment; I have been there once! How could this have happened; how could Second Uncle be such a person?”

Taking on airs of decorum was just a facade.

His entire worldview was on the verge of shattering.

His second uncle had a wife and daughter, was famously doting towards his wife, and was known for his integrity. Almost everyone in the Zhou family was involved in illegal activities to some extent, but only the second uncle had been clean and had even been recognized as one of the top ten inspiring figures nationwide.

Who would have thought his private life was so chaotic!!!

Because the contrast was so stark, netizens were going crazy.

“You shut up!” the family head of the Zhou family roared at Zhou Xinyu, his chest heaving with anger, unable to believe this was happening.

“Such an unfortunate family event, Head of Zhou Family, you have to let it go; after all, you have so many sons,” Pei Ya stated, his tone carrying a hint of schadenfreude.

The family head indeed had many sons, but his favorite son was the second elder, whom he had always groomed as his successor.

Upon hearing Pei Ya say this, the eyes of the family head turned bloodshot, and his fingers trembled.

Qiao Yun did not seem to notice the family head’s anger and thoughtfully told him, “Drug trafficking, life imprisonment or death penalty.”

Boom!

The family head felt as if struck by a blow on the head. This was the successor he had carefully cultivated; how could he accept this outcome?

“My son could not have done such a thing! It was you!”

He glared venomously at Qiao Yun: “I never expected Professor Qiao to stoop to such dishonorable tactics!”

The family head had already concluded in his heart that the second elder becoming like this must have been orchestrated by Qiao Yun, seeking revenge for the last time he had threatened her, and possibly Pei Ya was also involved in the matter.

He had miscalculated, not expecting Pei Ya to side with Qiao Yun.

“Second elder brought this upon himself; how can you blame others? He’s an adult, can he still be forced?” Pei Ya scoffed, “Clearly, it is your lack of guidance as a parent.”

The family head felt as if his head was about to explode. The impact of this event was too great; he slightly lost control and retorted, “Oh, could it be that Director Pei has designs on her? That he would help her in this affair, indeed a conspiracy of disgrace!”

Pei Ya smiled faintly, “Instead of being impotently furious here, you better find some lawyers to see if his life can be saved. But unfortunately, the successor you painstakingly groomed is now gone.”

Pei Ya’s words pierced the family head’s mind like needles, and he couldn’t help swaying.

Zhou Xinyu hurried up to support the family head: “Grandpa, are you alright? Should we call a doctor?”

But his thoughts were elsewhere.

If his second uncle were truly sentenced to death, wouldn’t he have a shot?

The more he thought about it, the more excited he grew, though his face still showed a pained expression.

The family head glared at Qiao Yun, his eyes red as blood, his breathing rapid, but he was unable to utter a word.

Who would have thought that a mere eighteen-year-old girl could infuriate the formidable head of the Zhou family to this extent?

Without flinching, Qiao Yun said calmly, “You can threaten me, but involving my family is off-limits. You involve my family, I involve yours, eye for an eye, quite fair.”

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