Hidden identities of the AI Heiress
Chapter 574 - Chapter 574 Chapter 574 Knocking on the Door

Chapter 574: Chapter 574: Knocking on the Door Chapter 574: Chapter 574: Knocking on the Door However, thanks to these people speaking out, the internet was no longer overwhelmingly skeptical of Qiao Yun, and with the Li Group’s vague statement, netizens began to speculate.

Was someone really trying to frame Professor Qiao?

If it was truly sabotage by a competitor, wasn’t that essentially murder?

Of course, there were also some dissenting opinions, unless Shengqiao Group or Professor Qiao herself came forward to clarify.

The hottest topic was #Who is Professor Qiao really?#.

A lot of people dug around, and not to mention a proper photo of Professor Qiao, there wasn’t even a shadow.

Because of this layer of mystery, compared to the smart home assistant explosion, netizens were more eager to know what Professor Qiao actually looked like.

Qiao Yun did not know that discussions about her appearance had already started online; she let them buzz vigorously while she was in her room, video chatting with Lu Shiran.

According to custom, it was customary to visit relatives on the first day of the Lunar New Year, and early in the morning, the old house was bustling with many friends and relatives. Qiao Yun, like a tool, was dragged around by her parents to show off to the guests.

Finally, when it quieted down, she received a call from Lu Shiran, who was missing her.

After chatting with Lu Shiran for a while and just having hung up, she received a call from Li Hanzhou.

“Are you asking about the stuff on the internet?” Qiao Yun asked first.

Li Hanzhou laughed on the other side, “I didn’t intend to ask, but since you mentioned it, I might as well ask–how are you feeling now?”

Qiao Yun replied with a plain expression, “Very well.”

After a pause, she added, “I didn’t know there were so many people speaking up for me.”

Li Hanzhou was silent for a few seconds then spoke softly, “A lot of people want to speak up for you.”

Qiao Yun had not known how many that “a lot” was, but now she did.

This was treatment she had never experienced when she was a robot.

In Interstellar, no one cared about robots; to the people of Interstellar, robots were just tools, to be replaced if broken.

Qiao Yun was used to it, but suddenly being cared about by so many people, she was still a bit unaccustomed.

Li Hanzhou chuckled, “It seems you haven’t been affected by this incident.”

“Of course not,” Qiao Yun did not deny.

“So, was this incident an accident?”

Qiao Yun answered, “Man-made.”

“Can it be resolved?”

When Li Hanzhou said this, his eyes were dark, with a clear flash of anger in them.

He was very annoyed at those who questioned the kid without knowing anything.

Qiao Yun nodded, “It can be.”

Li Hanzhou calmed himself down, “That’s good.”

“Thank you,” Qiao Yun said, “I saw that you spoke up for me.”

“I care about you, that’s why I spoke up for you,” Li Hanzhou’s voice was hoarse, hinting at some anticipation.

Qiao Yun opened her mouth, not knowing why, but suddenly feeling a bit uneasy. A rare hint of confusion appeared in her eyes; she didn’t understand why she felt uneasy. Was she feeling unwell?

Li Hanzhou seemed to sense Qiao Yun’s mood, his lips curled slightly, changing the subject, “I have a gift for you.”

“What is it?”

Qiao Yun successfully had the topic changed.

“You’ll know soon enough,” Li Hanzhou left her with a riddle and hung up without further discussion.

Qiao Yun stared at the hung-up phone, feeling a bit suffocated and left with another puzzle.

However, unlike before, Qiao Yun soon found out what gift Li Hanzhou had sent.

Late that day, Pei Ya contacted Qiao Yun.

“Boss, we caught a mole.”

His voice couldn’t hide the surprise, “When our people went to find him, he had already run away. I hadn’t yet had the chance to have someone look for him, and suddenly, he appeared right under my feet.”

“What I mean is, someone dropped him right at my feet.”

Qiao Yun quickly thought of someone and said indifferently, “It’s Li Hanzhou.”

“Ah?” Pei Ya was puzzled, “Really? How did he know we were looking for the mole?”

Qiao Yun didn’t know either. She didn’t hang up on Pei Ya’s call, but instead sent a message directly to Li Hanzhou.

[Is it you?]

Li Hanzhou understood Qiao Yun’s implication in a second: [The Zhou Family was looking for him. I thought you might find him somewhat useful.]

Ever since the last time the Zhou Family troubled Qiao Yun, Li Hanzhou had had people keep an eye on the Zhou Family.

So, when the Zhou Family sent people to deal with the mole, they naturally couldn’t hide it from him.

However, he had not known why the Zhou Family wanted to handle this man, until the smart home device incident was leaked online.

If things were too coincidental, they were not merely coincidental.

Now, it seemed his guess was correct. Qiao Yun indeed was useful.

[Thank you.]

After replying to Li Hanzhou, Qiao Yun told Pei Ya, “It’s him.”

Pei Ya was really bummed out. Why did Li Hanzhou have to outdo him even in this matter? Was he that idle? But considering he had been of great help, Pei Ya decided not to hold it against him.

Returning to the main point, Pei Ya said in a gloomy tone, “Boss, you guessed right again. It truly was the Zhou Family trying to sabotage you, attempting to tarnish your reputation through this incident.”

Qiao Yun’s face showed no surprise but rather asked, “Am I that easy to bully?”

“How could that be possible.” Pei Ya was shocked. Do you even understand yourself?

“Only one thing to say, the Zhou Family has gone mad!”

“Oh.” Qiao Yun said expressionlessly, “The mastermind is found. Call the police.”

“But without direct evidence, it’s impossible to convict them. Merely based on the mole’s words, they have plenty of ways to exonerate themselves.”

The Zhou Family was very careful and cautious in this matter, not leaving behind any traces whatsoever.

Of course, he could also look for evidence, but consumers couldn’t wait. The longer the delay, the greater the loss to the group.

Qiao Yun said, “Let them explain it to the consumers themselves.”

Pei Ya was baffled, “Boss, although I know you might make me copy a thousand times for saying this, I still want to say, are you dreaming? Old Master Zhou already hates you to death, how could he possibly come out to explain?”

“Why not?”

Pei Ya in surprise, “Are you serious? You want the Zhou Family to explain that they are behind all these things?”

“Of course.” Qiao Yun showed no signs of joking.

Pei Ya: ????!!! Definitely dreaming.

“How are you going to make them explain?”

Qiao Yun said, “Go to their door and let them explain.”

Pei Ya thought, that’s my boss for you, always knowing how to joke.

Then.

An hour later, as he sat in the car with Qiao Yun, he was utterly flabbergasted.

“You’re not joking? Really going to their door, making them explain, being that aggressive?”

Qiao Yun gave Pei Ya a look as if he were an idiot, “You talk too much.”

Now Pei Ya was utterly confused about Qiao Yun’s intentions.

Indeed, a woman’s heart is as deep as the ocean.

Old Master Zhou was still troubled by the disappearance of the mole when he was suddenly informed that Pei Ya had arrived.

Zhou Xinyu could hardly conceal his disbelief, “What is he doing here at this time? Could he know that we are behind this?”