Hidden identities of the AI Heiress
Chapter 612 - Chapter 612 Chapter 612 Her Life Will Bear the Burden of a

Chapter 612: Chapter 612: Her Life Will Bear the Burden of a Life Chapter 612: Chapter 612: Her Life Will Bear the Burden of a Life Although the old wharf was far from the residential area, the explosive boom still drew tremendous attention.

That day, all news and social media platforms were discussing the incident.

Countless media swarmed to the scene, all wanting to get firsthand information, but they were all blocked.

Fortunately, in this explosion, only a few people associated with Qiao Yun were affected by the blast wave, the most severely injured being Qiao Xun.

People from the police station arrived quickly, and Zhou You, who was left behind to handle the aftermath, dragged the half-dead Li Nanfeng, responsible for explaining the situation to them.

Li Nanfeng was unceremoniously dragged out by Zhou You and was now covered in blood, no longer conscious.

Upon learning that so many formidable figures were involved, the top brass of the police hurriedly reported to the highest leadership.

The matter involved Professor Qiao and was beyond their capacity to handle.

Li Nanfeng’s influence was mainly overseas, and the dirty dealings he was involved in also took place abroad; the follow-up would be handled by Interpol.

Regardless, he was not escaping this time and would pay a heavy price for his actions.

…

Since they were closer to Hai City, Qiao Xun was rushed to a branch of Shengqiao Hospital in Hai City.

The equipment at Shengqiao Hospital was top-notch, providing better conditions for surgery.

The hospital was shaken by the news of a renowned doctor being shot.

But they couldn’t ask, nor did they dare to question; it wasn’t their place to pry.

Watching Qiao Xun being hurriedly wheeled into the emergency room, Qiao Yun stood at the door, dazed and somewhat blank.

Pei Yao slumped on a bench, as if just coming to his senses from the incident.

He asked in a weak voice, his face pale, “Will it be okay?”

Qiao Yun shook her head, her heart feeling empty, “I don’t know.”

In fact, her relationship with the Qiao family wasn’t very close; she respected them more as elders during their interactions.

Qiao Xun was kind to her, but his attitude was never overly affectionate.

Yet she had not expected that, when it came to life and death, Qiao Xun would jump out to protect her at all costs.

It turned out that there were so many people in this world who cared about her.

Li Hanzhou watched Qiao Yun’s expression, which was mostly devoid of emotion, though her lips were a bit pale.

He frowned slightly, didn’t think twice, and reached out to encircle her in his arms, allowing her to lean against his chest.

It seemed he wanted to comfort her this way.

Qiao Yun blinked, perhaps finding comfort in Li Hanzhou’s warmth, so she did not stir.

After a while, Li Hanzhou heard Qiao Yun mutter in a muffled voice, “I don’t know what to do.”

Last time when Lu Zhanxing was injured, she was worried, but not as lost as she was now, because this time her uncle got hurt for her.

If her uncle were harmed, she would be distraught, and her life would bear the weight of a life.

In the past, no matter how many died for her, she wouldn’t have cared.

But now she understood gratitude, felt guilt, and considered others’ feelings.

She just didn’t know how to reciprocate their affection, leaving her unable to handle her emotions now.

Li Hanzhou remained silent but reassuringly touched her head.

Qiao Yun looked up, her eyes rimmed with red, and she pressed her lips together, “It’s my fault.”

She clearly had better ways to handle the situation but didn’t choose them, opting to take risks instead.

If from the beginning, she had forced her uncle to be clear with her, would things have been different?

Qiao Yun never regretted her actions, but this was the first time she did.

“It’s not your fault. Qiao Xun’s desire to protect you is the same as your desire to protect him,” Li Hanzhou’s heart ached slightly, knowing Qiao Yun was not as indifferent as she appeared.

Qiao Yun acknowledged with an “Oh,” lowered her eyes, and her obedient demeanor made Li Hanzhou feel even more heartbroken.

Pei Yao watched the two of them, tempted to interrupt, but the words he had at the tip of his tongue were swallowed back.

It probably wasn’t appropriate, anyway.

But he just had this feeling that he shouldn’t be here, he should be in the car.

He realized that if it were only him here today, Professor Qiao wouldn’t show the slightest bit of emotion.

In front of Li Hanzhou, she seemed, somehow, more real.

Pei Yao touched his chin, wondering if it was because Li Hanzhou looked more serious than him?

The scene that a worried Lu Zhanxing, who hurried over after receiving the message, saw was just this.

His precious little sister and Li Hanzhou were leaning on each other.

From behind, she looked fragile, pitiful, and helpless, with Li Hanzhou talking to her in a low voice.

That look in his eyes was a mix of concern, heartache, and an undeniable liking.

Lu Zhanxing paused in his steps, his brows slightly furrowed, and his feelings suddenly became very complicated.

After a moment, he turned around and left.

Pei Yao’s gaze drifted, and just then, he caught sight of Lu Zhanxing’s retreating figure. He paused, then stood up and followed him out.

…

Pei Yao found Lu Zhanxing at the hospital entrance, looking heavily preoccupied.

“Why didn’t you go in?”

Lu Zhanxing, startled by the voice from behind, turned his head to see it was Pei Yao, and silently heaved a sigh of relief.

“Mr. Pei.”

Pei Yao asked him, “What are you thinking about?”

“Not much,” Lu Zhanxing replied, his brows twisted in vexation. “Just feeling pretty useless. I can’t help my sister at all. I suddenly understand what my elder brother meant. The person in this world who really deserves my sister… seems to be only Old Li.”

Pei Yao: “…”

Wait, why has the topic suddenly switched to discussing Professor Qiao’s lifelong matters?

He contested, “I match up well too.”

Lu Zhanxing looked him up and down. The man was all charisma and flirtatious smiles.

He was really embarrassed to tell him, “You don’t look serious at all, who would feel safe entrusting their sister to you?”

He teased, “Well, whether you’re suitable or not, it’s up to my sister to decide.”

Wait… Something felt off.

He asked in surprise, “You’re not also in love with my sister, are you?”

Pei Yao panicked.jpg!

Is that even something people should like???

He quickly denied, “No, that’s not it. Don’t frame me–I want to live!”

Lu Zhanxing squinted his eyes, full of suspicion.

Before, his attention had all been on Li Hanzhou, so he hadn’t paid much attention to Pei Yao.

But now that he thought about it, Pei Yao was as obedient as a dog in front of his sister, running wherever she pointed.

Even more attentive than Li Hanzhou.

Lu Zhanxing convinced himself of his theory, patted Pei Yao on the shoulder, and said earnestly, “Do your best.”

Having more people like his sister would give Li Hanzhou a sense of crisis, preventing him from bullying her in the future.

Pei Yao: What a misunderstanding! Do you understand that this is misdirected affection?

Lu Zhanxing, initially quite melancholic, had all those messy thoughts scattered by Pei Yao’s interjection.

Anyhow, his sister didn’t understand anything right now, so all his pondering was futile.

…

In the emergency room.

The director came out, Qiao Yun stood up, said nothing, and just stared at him.

The director felt uneasy under her gaze, caving under the pressure, and shook his head.

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