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Chapter 569: Chapter 569: Just an Ordinary Person, What’s There to Fear Chapter 569: Chapter 569: Just an Ordinary Person, What’s There to Fear Qiao Yun frowned, thinking something had happened to him, and asked with concern, “Are you okay?”

“Not good.”

Lu Shiran pouted, “Not being able to spend New Year’s with you is not good at all.”

Qiao Yun comforted him, “Next time, together.”

What could Lu Shiran say? He could only wait for the next time.

“Sister, you have no idea, Tianqi Research Institute is even more impressive than I imagined…”

Lu Shiran started boasting to Qiao Yun about what he had seen and heard at Tianqi Research Institute, and finally, he said, “After coming here this time, I’ve gained a lot and become even more certain about the path I want to take in the future. I want to become a scientist as formidable as MR.Q and serve the people!”

“You go for it.”

“I feel like they really see potential in me, it must be brother’s talent that has conquered them.”

When Lu Shiran first arrived, he was actually quite puzzled.

He didn’t know these researchers, yet he was constantly being watched, and later received special treatment, which made the other visitors who arrived with him think he got in through the back door.

Hearing this while sitting next to Qiao Yun, Lu Zhanxing sneered a few times, “Don’t flatter yourself.”

They’re interested in you all because of your sister’s influence.

Without your sister as your backing, you are nothing.

“Go away, I wasn’t talking to you,” Lu Shiran said, annoyed.

Lu Zhanxing: “Oh~”

The next second, he hung up the video call.

Qiao Yun: “…”

Lu Shiran: “…”

So annoying!

Lu Zhanxing pulled Qiao Yun away directly: “Sister, let’s go set off fireworks.”

Qiao Yun was somewhat helpless, “Brother, childish.”

Lu Zhanxing argued that if he wasn’t childish, how would he compete for affection?

Qiao Yun shook her head and after soothing Lu Shiran a bit more, she went with Lu Zhanxing to set off fireworks.

Seeing Lu Zhanxing could be so blatantly clingy with his sister, Lu Jingzhi couldn’t help putting himself in his shoes for a moment, and then shuddered with goosebumps.

Still, he was quite envious of Lu Zhanxing.

Lu Zhanxing wasn’t blind and naturally noticed Lu Jingzhi’s gaze. He looked at Lu Jingzhi and asked, “Big brother, do you want to join us?”

Lu Jingzhi hesitated, his eyes drifting toward Qiao Yun, seemingly worried that she might be uncomfortable with him around.

Without waiting for his response, Lu Zhanxing grabbed his arm, spoke without mincing words, “Man up, stop dillydallying. Don’t worry, sister doesn’t care whether you’re there or not.”

Lu Jingzhi: “…”

Ever heard of politeness?

Does the knife need to be twisted that painfully?

But obviously, that sentence was quite effective, and any comfort Lu Jingzhi had felt dissipated.

Fireworks were not permitted in Shangjing City, but the old residence was relatively far from the city center, so setting off small fireworks was still possible.

This wasn’t Qiao Yun’s first time setting off fireworks. The first time was during New Year’s Eve, with Li Hanzhou, when they lit sparklers.

At the thought, Qiao Yun became somewhat absent-minded, as if recalling that moment, her expression slightly dreamy.

As if thinking about something would make it happen, Qiao Yun’s phone rang–it was a call from Li Hanzhou.

Qiao Yun didn’t hesitate to answer, she didn’t speak.

It was Li Hanzhou who broke the silence first.

The man’s voice was as deep and pleasant as ever, “Kid, happy New Year.”

“You too,” Qiao Yun responded sincerely.

“It’s a pity I can’t spend it with you,” Li Hanzhou said, his words trailing off vaguely, “I hope next year we can spend it together.”

Qiao Yun blinked, not quite understanding what he meant.

Li Hanzhou didn’t seem to need her reply and asked another question, “Have you figured out the answer to the question I asked before?”

Qiao Yun was dumbfounded for a few seconds before she realized what he was referring to, and replied frankly, “No.”

She had thought there wasn’t any problem in the world that could stump her.

But, unexpectedly, she met her match in Li Hanzhou. However, she originally did not understand interpersonal relationships well, and even comprehending the issue of kinship took her half a year to partly understand.

There’s no need to say I liked that question.

Li Hanzhou didn’t hear the answer he wanted, nor did he feel disappointed. He was very patient and could wait until Qiao Yun figured it out.

Knowing that Qiao Yun might be with her family, Li Hanzhou didn’t talk much and hung up the phone quickly.

He really wanted to spend these kind of days with the little ones, but reality wouldn’t allow it.

After hanging up the phone, Qiao Yun thought for a while, then opened the chat group and sent a message.

[Happy New Year.]

One minute passed…

Three minutes passed…

Five minutes passed…

The group was quiet.

Qiao Yun: ?????

It seemed they were all busy, truly ambitious. Professor Qiao felt a sense of shame for no reason – was her indulgence in frivolities improper?

No sooner had she thought this than her screen was flooded with messages.

[Damn, you scared me. Was Professor Qiao’s account hacked?]

[Is there anyone in this world who could hack Professor Qiao’s account? They must be seeking death.]

[If it wasn’t hacked, why would she send us Happy New Year? Does Professor Qiao even know what Happy New Year is? She doesn’t even understand what happiness is.]

[Could it really be hacked?]

[Pei Ya, come out! Professor Qiao is in trouble again!]

Pei Ya: […Professor Qiao isn’t in trouble, but it seems you guys will be soon.]

[Who’s the bastard that hacked Professor Qiao’s account!]

[Qiao Yun got her account hacked by a bastard!]

Qiao Yun: “…”

She moved her fingers emotionlessly: [Seems idle, copy the safety guidelines a thousand times.]

[…]

[????]

[Who’s the dumbass who said Professor Qiao’s account was hacked, come out and face death!!]

Qiao Yun turned off her phone with a face void of emotion.

Indeed, she shouldn’t have expected anything from this bunch of brats.

At that moment, Lu Zhanxing also got ready, and he shouted, “Sister, look…”

“Bang!”

It was the sound of fireworks bursting forth.

Radiant light reflected in Qiao Yun’s eyes as she lifted her face and thought silently to herself.

Next year, she still wanted to set off fireworks.

…

Compared to the lively Lu Family, the Zhou Family’s New Year’s Eve was much quieter due to the incident with Elder Zhou.

Ever since being discharged from the hospital, the old man’s mood had become even more unpredictable.

Everyone in the Zhou Family wore grave expressions, and some even found excuses to return to Yuncheng, not daring to provoke the old man’s ire at this time.

Therefore, this New Year’s Eve, only the fearless Zhou Xinyu was accompanying the elder.

He didn’t want to either.

But he had no choice.

His wife had run away after he went bankrupt.

His parents had passed away early, and he and his wife had no children, so his only pillar of support now was Elder Zhou.

At the somber dinner table, Elder Zhou’s face darkened as he asked Zhou Xinyu, “How is the thing I asked you to arrange coming along?”

“Grandfather, rest assured, everything is arranged,” Zhou Xinyu replied with a placating smile, then he asked uneasily, “Is it really okay to do this? I’m worried…”

“Afraid of what!” Elder Zhou gritted his teeth, his expression gloomy, “No matter how capable she is, she’s just a common person. What’s there to be afraid of? If you’re scared, then get out of the Zhou Family!”