Hidden identities of the AI Heiress
Chapter 622 - Chapter 622 Chapter 622 Qiao Yun Suddenly Find Li Hanzhou

Chapter 622: Chapter 622: Qiao Yun: Suddenly Find Li Hanzhou Unpleasant to Look At Chapter 622: Chapter 622: Qiao Yun: Suddenly Find Li Hanzhou Unpleasant to Look At Lu Rui was taken aback, “Which Li Family?”

The elder explained, “Which other Li Family could there be in Shangjing City that they would look up to? If these two families were to form an alliance through marriage, it would have a significant influence on the Li Family’s power abroad.”

When Qiao Yun heard this, she unconsciously furrowed her brows.

Lu Shiran, full of curiosity, asked, “Sister, do you know about this?”

Qiao Yun looked out the car window, shook her head, and maintained a calm expression on her fair face, giving nothing away.

Seeing that his sister was not interested in the matter, Lu Shiran did not pursue it further.

Lu Rui was still inquiring, “Is this true, or is it fake? The Li Family hasn’t mentioned anything.”

The elder shook his head, “The news came from others. It is said that it was Mr. Li, the elder, who facilitated this. However, if it was false, they wouldn’t be coming to Shangjing City this time.”

The old lady, who had been quietly listening to their conversation, interjected, “If you ask me, there’s an eighty percent chance it’s true. After all, Elder Li isn’t getting any younger, and he’s of marriageable age. The Li Family must be anxious. By the way, what’s the other family’s name?”

“The Qin Family, they’re Chinese-Americans,” replied the elder, glancing at his wife, “Why are you asking this?”

“Of course, to go and find out more about it.”

“You old gossip, why do you love meddling so much?”

The old lady said unconcernedly, “In case it’s true, our family better prepare early. If Elder Li is getting married, the event will surely be grand.”

Although Qiao Yun was looking out the window, she was intently listening to their conversation.

Upon hearing this, her lips pressed together tightly.

Suddenly feeling a shiver, Lu Shiran wondered, what’s going on? Why did the temperature drop all of a sudden?

…

The car came to a stop at the vacation resort.

Li Hanzhou and Li Miao had arrived early and had only to wait a few minutes before seeing Qiao Yun get out of the car.

With the weather warming up, Qiao Yun was only wearing a long-sleeved shirt and capri jeans, her black hair tied up in a bun on top of her head, looking clean-cut and endearing with her fair complexion and dark, cool eyes.

Li Hanzhou’s profound gaze was fixed firmly on Qiao Yun, unable to look away.

The vacation resort was fully equipped, offering not only camping and barbecuing but also an indoor ski slope and hot springs.

Li Hanzhou was restless, thinking that he could take Qiao Yun to soak in the hot springs later that evening.

As he thought this, watching Qiao Yun’s delicately pretty face, the corners of his mouth lifted slightly. Just as he was about to mention this to her, he saw Li Miao pounce forward first, hooking her arm around Qiao Yun’s.

Li Miao shook Qiao Yun’s arm, her voice sweet and with a hint of coquettishness, “Qiaoqiao, it’s been so long since I’ve had anything grilled by you. Will you make some for me later?”

Li Miao had no other hobbies besides enjoying a variety of foods, and her greatest wish was to open her own restaurant.

And what she liked most was the barbecue grilled by Qiao Yun.

If only her brother weren’t so dense; by now, he would have persuaded Qiao Yun to come home, and she could eat it every day.

Lu Shiran immediately declared, “Count me in too!”

Qiao Yun did not refuse, “Okay.”

Li Miao immediately perked up, eager to pull Qiao Yun into action.

After greeting Lu Rui and the elderly Lu couple, Li Hanzhou stepped forward to Qiao Yun, his eyes smiling, “Kid, I want to eat as well.”

Qiao Yun didn’t speak, her clear black and white eyes fixed on Li Hanzhou.

“What’s the matter?” Li Hanzhou couldn’t help but check himself.

Qiao Yun’s brows drew together as if pondering something, her expression growing more serious.

Li Hanzhou’s smile stiffened slightly, about to ask if he had committed some unforgivable crime; why else would she look at him like that?

Qiao Yun spoke first, “It’s nothing.”

“Really?”

“Yeah.” Qiao Yun nodded, took Li Miao’s hand, and said, “Let’s go inside.”

“Yes, yes!” Li Miao warmly linked her arm with Qiao Yun’s, leading her into the vacation resort.

Li Hanzhou watched Qiao Yun’s retreating figure and couldn’t shake the feeling that the young lady seemed uninterested in dealing with him?

A misconception?

Li Miao did notice that the atmosphere between Qiao Yun and Li Hanzhou was a bit strange, and she asked softly, “Qiaoqiao, did you have a fight with my brother?”

“A fight? How could there be a fight?” Lu Shiran was utterly surprised. Professor Qiao would argue with someone?

Qiao Yun denied it without a second thought: “No.”

Li Miao oh’d meaningfully, scrutinizing Qiao Yun’s expression.

Uh…

It really didn’t seem like she was angry.

But then again, she had never deciphered any other emotions from Qiao Yun’s frosty face; maybe she was overthinking.

Once everyone had arrived, they took the cable car up to the mountaintop camping site.

With members of the Lu Family around, everyone wanted to ride the cable car with Qiao Yun, leaving no opportunity for Li Hanzhou.

Inside the cable car, Li Hanzhou and the three Lu brothers looked at each other, making no conversation the entire way.

At the camping area, you could either pitch your own tent or use one provided by the mountain villa.

They naturally chose to pitch their own, as it was more fun.

The Lu brothers went off excitedly to set up the tents.

Seeing this, Qiao Yun also joined in the activity.

The rest of the group went to prepare the ingredients, since Li Miao had no clue about setting up tents, she decided to handle the ingredients as well.

Li Hanzhou thought for a moment, then stuck close to Qiao Yun’s side, “I’ll help you.”

Qiao Yun responded with an “Oh” and said no more.

Li Hanzhou raised an eyebrow, “Kid, something’s off with you.”

“Why do you say that?” Qiao Yun asked, genuinely puzzled as she looked up at him.

Li Hanzhou couldn’t quite pinpoint what was off but met Qiao Yun’s clear and innocent gaze.

He thought to himself that he might have really been mistaken, so he didn’t dwell on it any longer.

Lu Zhanxing squinted and quickly moved to his sister’s side to divert her attention, not allowing Li Hanzhou any chance to talk to her.

At that moment, Qiao Yun’s phone rang.

She had just inquired Pei Ya about the Qin and Li Families’ marriage alliance while on the car ride. She and Li Hanzhou were good friends; it wasn’t a problem to show concern for a friend’s life-changing decisions.

That’s how Qiao Yun reassured herself.

[I’ve heard about this, it seems the Qin Family and Mr. Li senior are on good terms, and it was Mr. Li senior who proposed the alliance. It’s said that the Qin Family’s daughter has harbored affection for Li Hanzhou since her youth…]

Qiao Yun looked at the reply message, her brows knitting together once more.

Pei Ya sent another message teeming with anger.

[Boss, I’ve said it before, Li Hanzhou is no good! He’s finally shown his true colors, what a scumbag!]

Qiao Yun was thoroughly puzzled; how did Li Hanzhou become a scumbag? He hadn’t played with anyone’s feelings.

Ignoring Pei Ya’s rage, she put her phone back in her pocket. Lifting her eyelids, she looked towards Li Hanzhou.

For some reason, she felt increasingly irritated by looking at him.

It seemed Pei Ya’s words were influencing her.

After watching Li Hanzhou for a while, Qiao Yun asked bluntly, “The Qin Family banquet, are you going?”

Li Hanzhou didn’t know why Qiao Yun was asking this question and answered nonchalantly, “I will. Kid, you want to join?”

Those kinds of banquets held no interest for him; he would attend only because there was nothing else to do.

Qiao Yun, lost in thought, eventually said, “I’ll go cut the ingredients.”

Then she left Li Hanzhou behind and walked away.

Li Hanzhou: ???

Lu Zhanxing raised his eyebrows, sensing that something was off with these two.

Could it be that his sister had finally realized Li Hanzhou’s ulterior motives, so she quickly distanced herself from him?

If that was the case, great!

Thinking this, Lu Zhanxing was overjoyed and behaved even more amiably towards Li Hanzhou.

“I’ll do it.” Qiao Yun attempted to take the kitchen knife from Su Mian’s hand.

“No need, no need, you just sit down, Mom can handle it.” Su Mian didn’t hand it over, not wanting Qiao Yun to tire herself out.

Qiao Yun, left with no choice, went to sit by the elderly lady’s side, wanting to help skewer the meat.

The elderly lady immediately stopped her, “There’s not much, let Granny handle it. Your hands are too precious to be doing such rough work.”

Qiao Yun looked at her soft, fair hands, failing to see the preciousness.

“Granny, I can do it, you and Grandpa can go fishing.”

As soon as they arrived, the old master dragged Lu Rui off to fish, saying they were going to catch a big one for their meal.

“Granny doesn’t understand fishing, it wouldn’t be fun for me.” The elderly lady lifted her chin, “You just sit down and watch us, that’s enough.”

“That’s right, Qiaoqiao, Granny and I can handle it.” Li Miao, who was helping the elderly lady skewer the meat, had a sweet and cute appearance, quickly becoming very congenial with the grandmother.

Qiao Yun, shooed away, could only obediently sit down to the side.

It was the first time for Professor Qiao to be unable to help at all.

Once everything was ready, Lu Rui and the old master also returned from fishing, each carrying a bucket.

Inside the buckets, lively black fish swam.

The fish here were farm-raised, and to please the customers, one could usually catch one or two quite easily.

The old master chuckled and boasted to the elderly lady, “How about that, aren’t these fish plump?”

The elderly lady rolled her eyes, uninterested in his showing off.

“Qiaoqiao, want some grilled fish later?” The old master asked, evidently yearning for it.

Qiao Yun looked at the fish and praised, “Grandpa is amazing.”

The old master’s face creased into a smile.

Lu Jingzhi, upon hearing this, gazed deeply at the fish and thought, it seemed he needed to seriously work on his fishing skills.

Once everything was set, Qiao Yun was ushered over to the barbecue grill.

Li Miao looked at her eagerly, the message clear, it was her turn now.

Qiao Yun asked what they wanted to eat and, upon receiving their orders, she began grilling.

Li Hanzhou had intended to help Qiao Yun, but the Lu brothers had already taken the spots on either side of her.

“Li laoye, you just wait to eat, we’ve got this.” Lu Zhanxing said with a feigned smile, “After all, you are the guest.”

He was firmly against giving Li Hanzhou and his sister too many opportunities to interact.

Even though he clearly knew that only Li Hanzhou was worthy of his sister.

And his sister did not dislike Li Hanzhou, even treating him in a special way, but it didn’t stop Lu Zhanxing from finding excuses now and then to cause trouble.

Heh, snatching away his sister wouldn’t be that easy.

Lu Rui also thought it made sense and added, “We invited you this time; it’s not right for guests to lift a finger.”

Hearing this, Qiao Yun nodded in agreement, “You sit down.”

Li Hanzhou could clearly see through their intentions, but he wasn’t annoyed. After all, he and the little friend had plenty of opportunities to spend time together; he wasn’t missing much in this moment.

Lu Jingzhi sat to the side, sipping his drink, watching unabashedly as Qiao Yun skillfully flipped the ingredients on the grill.

After a while, he let out a soft sigh.

Su Mian smiled and said, “If you want to go, then go.”

She knew Lu Jingzhi well; seeing Lu Shiran and Lu Zhanxing getting along so naturally and harmoniously with Qiao Yun, he must be feeling a bit jealous.

After all, they are a family, and she truly hopes that Qiao Yun can genuinely accept this older brother from the bottom of her heart.

Lu Jingzhi managed a bitter smile, “Let’s just forget it.”

With him around, his sister would feel uncomfortable.

Su Mian helplessly shook her head and said no more, as there was nothing she could do to help in this matter.

Once everything was roasted, Qiao Yun distributed them one by one to everyone.

Li Miao took a bite of the big chicken leg in his hands and said contentedly, “Qiaoqiao, your cooking is still so good. If only you could cook for me every day.”

“Dream on. She should be cooking for me every day,” retorted Lu Shiran, unwilling to let anyone else have his sister.

Lu Zhanxing also took a bite and inwardly sighed, this virtuous sister of his was going to end up with Li Hanzhou?

So frustrating!

Lu Jingzhi looked on longingly but felt too awkward to ask his sister for some; after all, it wasn’t only her roasting, so he wouldn’t go hungry either.

Just as he thought this, suddenly a skewer of cucumbers appeared before him.

Lu Jingzhi looked up, surprised, “For me?”

Qiao Yun said, “Drinking alcohol alone isn’t good.”

Lu Jingzhi was taken aback. Allow him this bit of vanity–was his sister concerned about his health?

He quickly took it and eagerly bit into one, sincerely praising, “Delicious.”

Qiao Yun nodded, showing no particular expression, “There’s more, help yourself.”

Lu Jingzhi hurriedly nodded in a daze.

Su Mian couldn’t help but laugh at the sight.

“What about mine?” Li Hanzhou’s eyes were deep, his low voice slightly dissatisfied.

Why was everyone else given a skewer but not him?

Qiao Yun glanced at him sidelong and handed him a skewer of bitter gourd.

Li Hanzhou: “…”

By chance, he received the food he least liked to eat.

“You don’t want it?” Qiao Yun met his gaze.

Li Hanzhou’s lips twitched slightly, “I’ll take it.”

The food given by his future wife had to be eaten, no matter how bitter.

Qiao Yun watched as he bit into it reluctantly and finally looked satisfied, as if she had just remembered something, she said, “I want to go to the Qin family’s banquet.”

Li Hanzhou paused, his gaze resting on her face, which appeared indifferent after she spoke those words.

Because it was the weekend, the camping area was quite busy, and with so many handsome men and beautiful women in their group, they quickly caught the attention of most people.

“Isn’t that Lu Zhanxing? A big star.”

“This whole family is full of handsome guys, and the women are pretty too.”

“I wonder if there’s a chance to hook up with one; if I could, I’d have no regrets in life.”

“Stop dreaming, do you know who they are? See that man? That’s the Li Family’s Mr. Li.”

The resort was expensive and designed for the wealthy. Those who could afford to be here were usually well-off, so hearing that it was Mr. Li made them quickly look away sheepishly.

They were out of their league, best to forget it.

However, not far in another tented area, a handsome man dressed in an expensive suit fixed his gaze on the quietly focused Qiao Yun as she grilled. His eyes slowly moved over her pretty face and he asked in a provocative tone, “Who is that?”

His friend squinted hard, finally recognizing her, “That seems to be the Lu Family’s daughter, Qiao Yun, whom they found last year.”

“Qiao Yun…” The man savored the name on his lips, a smile forming at the corners of his mouth.

Before he could say anything more, a figure unexpectedly entered his field of vision, causing his pupils to suddenly contract, and his hand gripping the beer can clenched tight.

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