Hidden identities of the AI Heiress
Chapter 625 - Chapter 625 Chapter 625 Li Hanzhou No the child will get angry

Chapter 625: Chapter 625: Li Hanzhou: No, the child will get angry Chapter 625: Chapter 625: Li Hanzhou: No, the child will get angry Had Qiao Yun been ignoring him because of this matter?

Soon, Li Hanzhou couldn’t help but chuckle again, as he, too, had only found out about it today; how could Qiao Yun possibly have known.

Li Hanzhou collected his thoughts, his upturned peach blossom eyes neither pleased nor angry, and said without a trace of emotion in his voice, “What does the old man mean by this? I don’t believe you don’t know.”

The Li couple instinctively glanced at each other, seeing helplessness in each other’s eyes.

Li’s mother nodded slightly, her movements graceful and dignified, “No matter what the old man means, his starting point is for your sake.”

Li Hanzhou’s lips curled up. “No need, tell the old man not to meddle too much.”

Li’s father frowned, disagreeing, “Your grandfather is old. Just indulge him this small matter, so he doesn’t get angry. What if he gets so upset it harms him?”

The intentions of the old man were clear to any discerning eye — this banquet was essentially an undercover matchmaking event.

The Li couple knew that Li Hanzhou liked someone, but nothing was official yet. They also did not want to upset the old man, which is why they had agreed to this arrangement.

Besides, it was not as if they were asking him and Qin Xuan to get married immediately; it was just a meeting. What happened afterward would still be up to them.

Li Hanzhou let out a dry laugh, “That won’t do, the kid will get mad.”

The Li couple: “…”

Did you feel insincere when you said that?

Why should Professor Qiao be angry? She hasn’t even agreed to you.

Seeing Li Hanzhou’s aversion to this matter, the Li couple did not say anything more.

Throughout the journey, no words were exchanged, and they quickly arrived at the venue of the banquet.

The dinner was held in a grand villa, a mansion purchased by the Qin Family in Shangjing City, seemingly with an intent to establish roots there.

The Qin Family, long established overseas and with considerable clout abroad in real estate and financial sectors, had come to Shangjing City primarily to seek out the Family Head’s illegitimate child and were also looking to expand their business domestically, needing a vast network to do so.

Thus, today’s banquet came to be.

When Li Hanzhou arrived, many elite families had already been there; rows of luxury cars lined the outside, showing just how many invitations the Qin Family had sent out.

The Qin Family placed great importance on this banquet; security was tight around the area, with rigorous checks at the entrance alone.

Only the Li family’s car holding a special invitation could pass through unobstructed, directly to the banquet venue.

After the car was parked,

the three of them got out,

immediately drawing everyone’s attention.

After all, this was the Li family; having a word or two with them could be only beneficial and not harmful.

However, the most dazzling of all was undoubtedly Li Hanzhou.

Dressed in a high-quality suit, his demeanor casual yet dignified, with one hand in his pocket, he looked more like he was there to relax rather than attend a banquet.

A young, beautiful mixed-race woman, the moment she saw Li Hanzhou, her eyes slightly brightened, the adoration nearly spilling over. She couldn’t shift her gaze away from him until a lady beside her reminded her, prompting her to hurriedly step forward to greet him.

The woman couldn’t help but sweetly call out before the noble lady could speak: “Brother Hanzhou.”

Li Hanzhou imperceptibly furrowed his brows, his eyes falling on the woman who spoke.

The woman’s eyes were brown, with long, golden curls, and pale skin.

Her features were sharply defined, wearing a custom-made high-end gown and crystal shoes, her smile sweet. Yet, on her mixed-race face, there was an indescribable sense of incongruity.

Seeing Li Hanzhou look at her, the woman said shyly, “I’ve been waiting for you for a long time, let’s go in.”

The woman was indeed Qin Xuan, the daughter of the Qin Family.

Upon hearing this, the surrounding people cast ambiguous glances, wandering between Li Hanzhou and Qin Xuan.

They all wondered, could the rumors be true?

Was the Li Family going to form an alliance through marriage with the Qin Family?

Seeing Miss Qin’s warmth, no one would believe these two weren’t involved romantically.

However, the next second.

Li Hanzhou ignored the woman’s beauty and asked coldly and indifferently, “Who are you?”

The people who had been letting their imaginations run wild: ??? Is this attitude a bit off?

Qin Xuan’s smile stiffened slightly; her eyes, deeper than those of Easterners, filled with grievance, “Don’t you remember me? I’m Qin Xuan. We met when we were children.”

Li Hanzhou responded with an “Oh,” and coldly said, “Is that so? I don’t remember.”

“You were seven, and I was five, and we even played house together,” Qin Xuan tried to awaken Li Hanzhou’s memory.

In fact, Li Hanzhou was exceptionally handsome even as a child, and Qin Xuan had taken one look and wanted to play with this little brother.

But this little brother completely ignored her; however, she was not discouraged and would pester him every day.

Li Hanzhou responded indifferently, “Sorry, I don’t remember at all.”

Qin Xuan’s expression became increasingly ugly, but she quickly covered it up, “It’s alright, we can get to know each other starting from today. I’ll be staying in Shangjing City for a while. Brother Han Zhou, can you show me around? Grandfather Li mentioned that I could ask Brother Han Zhou if there’s anything I don’t understand.”

Li Hanzhou looked at her deeply, and after a moment, his smile carried a hint of scorn, “I’m not free.”

Qin Xuan: “…”

Her smile became more and more rigid; she had not expected Li Hanzhou to reject her.

After all, the Qin Family had long communicated with Old Master Li, believing that Old Master Li must have instructed Li Hanzhou.

And she had cleverly brought up Old Master Li, how could he still dare reject her!?

Seeing this, Mrs. Qin hurriedly intervened, addressing the slightly embarrassed Li couple, “Mr. Li, Mrs. Li, long time no see.”

“Mrs. Qin, long time no see.”

The Li couple smiled warmly and greeted her.

This Mrs. Qin was actually the biological daughter of the Family Head of the Qin Family. Her husband had died early, and she had returned to the Qin Family with her child, changing the child’s surname to Qin.

Originally, the Family Head of the Qin Family had another son, but he had died in an accident a few months ago. Only then did the Family Head remember that he had an illegitimate child, perhaps suddenly stricken with guilt, which led him to seek out his lost bloodline.

Thus, Mrs. Qin’s status within the Qin Family was quite delicate. Had her brother not died, she might have been able to inherit the family fortune, but a previously unknown illegitimate child had appeared.

Many speculated whether Mrs. Qin’s taking on this task was genuine or pretentious.

No matter what the outside world guessed, at least Mrs. Qin was indeed looking for that illegitimate child now.

After greeting Mrs. Qin, the Li couple turned their attention to the handsome man behind her, “And who is this?”

The man’s features were profound, and a graceful, appropriate smile hung on his lips, “Mr. Li, Mrs. Li, it’s me, Qin Yuan.”

Mrs. Li exclaimed, “You’ve grown up so much, not bad, quite a talent.”

“Thank you for your praise.” Qin Yuan’s every move exuded the aura of a leader. He looked towards Li Hanzhou, his voice neither cold nor warm, just right, “Uncle Li, I’ve long admired your name.”

Li Hanzhou’s lips curved slightly, his voice distant, “You’re polite.”