Hidden identities of the AI Heiress
Chapter 627 - Chapter 627 Chapter 627 There is a kind of cold called Master

Chapter 627: Chapter 627: There is a kind of cold called “Master Li thinks you’re cold Chapter 627: Chapter 627: There is a kind of cold called “Master Li thinks you’re cold Li Hanzhou suddenly approached Qiao Yun, instantly drawing the attention of many people.

He left Miss Qin alone and went to talk with Miss Lu.

Could it be that Li Hanzhou has taken a fancy to Miss Lu?

“If you ask me, Miss Lu is not inferior to Miss Qin, she’s at least younger than Miss Qin.”

“Can good looks be eaten as food? When it comes to family background, Miss Qin still has the upper hand.”

“You all are thinking too much. After so many years, there’s no sign of Mr. Li showing affection for anyone, maybe they’re just friends.”

“Do I still have a chance then? My family is almost as good as the Lu Family, maybe it really could happen.”

“I never paid much attention to Miss Lu before, but now I realize she’s truly beautiful, not at all like someone from the countryside.”

“…”

Although the discussions were in hushed tones, Li Hanzhou still felt annoyed by those looks cast towards Qiao Yun.

And then looking at Qiao Yun.

She was staring with a pair of bright, innocent, and puzzled black eyes, completely unaware that she had become the focus of most people there.

Li Hanzhou glanced over the shoulder that Qiao Yun exposed and clicked his tongue lightly, “Aren’t you cold?”

Qiao Yun answered him, “It’s not cold today.”

“But I think you are cold,” Li Hanzhou said, and without further ado, he took off his coat and draped it over Qiao Yun’s shoulders, shielding her from those watching gazes.

Qiao Yun: “…”

Li Hanzhou was acting strangely today.

From afar, Qin Xuan saw Li Hanzhou’s gesture. His movements were so gentle and careful.

However, this tenderness was not for her.

For all these years, she had no chance to get close to Li Hanzhou; she could only watch him from the shadows.

She strove to make herself better, working hard to become a wife worthy of him.

Now that she finally had a chance to get closer to him, Li Hanzhou’s gaze never once landed on her.

Qin Xuan’s eyes darkened, her hand clutching the wine glass tightened suddenly, feeling the bitterness of unrequited love and betrayal.

As Qin Xuan’s heart ached, Qin Yuan wasn’t feeling much better.

He had the sensation that his prey was being coveted.

Especially when Qiao Yun saw Li Hanzhou, the emotions in her eyes noticeably shifted, and her entire being took on a more gentle demeanor.

Qin Yuan’s scrutinizing gaze shuttled between the two, speculating about their relationship.

Li Hanzhou completely ignored Qin Yuan’s gaze and was forced to speak first, “Mr. Li, are you acquainted with Miss Qiao?”

It was only then that Li Hanzhou looked at him directly, his voice ambiguously unclear, “Naturally, my relationship with Qiaoqiao is extremely good.”

Qin Yuan seemed to sense something and his brow furrowed slightly.

He calculated in his mind whether it was worth it to confront Li Hanzhou for Qiao Yun’s sake.

However, it wasn’t easy to give up on someone he had taken a liking to just like that, it left him feeling reluctant.

“Brother Li,” Qin Xuan approached at this moment with a fitting smile on her face. She glanced at Qiao Yun with imperceptible scorn.

“Who is she?”

When she said this, she deliberately leaned closer to Li Hanzhou, trying to create an illusion of intimacy between them.

Before she could get closer, Li Hanzhou shifted to the side, avoiding her approach.

This move made Qin Xuan’s expression turn uglier by a degree.

Seeing this, Qin Yuan’s lips twitched slightly, hoping his sister had the ability to lure Li Hanzhou away.

Qiao Yun was unaware of Qin Xuan’s thoughts, but she still felt the hostility that Qin Xuan directed toward her. It left her a bit bewildered.

Qin Xuan composed herself, and with a reblossomed smile, she asked Li Hanzhou, “Brother Li, may I invite you for the opening dance?”

She believed that Li Hanzhou, considering the face of the Qin Family, would likely agree to her small request.

Yet, to her surprise, Li Hanzhou turned to the quietly seated girl and said, “Little friend, would you like to dance?”

Qiao Yun was momentarily stunned.

A flicker of displeasure crossed Qin Yuan’s eyes.

Qin Xuan’s eyes almost shot fire, glowering at Qiao Yun with a clear warning–dare to accept and see what happens.

Qiao Yun had intended to decline; she was not interested in dancing.

However, before she could refuse, Qin Xuan could no longer hold back and, with a voice tinged with grievance, said, “Brother Li, it was clearly I who invited you first. Please give me some respect, dance with me first, and then with her afterward.”

As she spoke, she made to take Li Hanzhou’s hand, heedless of anything else.

Li Hanzhou’s brows instantly furrowed, showing intense distaste for Qin Xuan’s behavior.

“I’ll dance with you,” said Qiao Yun, as she took the initiative to grasp Li Hanzhou’s hand and pulled him to her side.

Qiao Yun’s action left Li Hanzhou somewhat shocked; for quite a while, he didn’t react.

Could he flatter himself by thinking that the little friend felt jealous?

Qiao Yun looked at Qin Xuan with an indifferent gaze and enunciated clearly, “He invited me.”

She didn’t know what jealousy was.

But seeing how fervently Qin Xuan looked at Li Hanzhou, she felt very unhappy.

Someone was trying to take away her good friend–that was unacceptable.

Yet this feeling seemed to be about more than just a good friend being snatched away.

Li Hanzhou couldn’t help but laugh out, his mood better than ever. He coughed lightly, as if to cover his amusement, “Let’s go dance.”

“Okay,” Qiao Yun said, her face a mask of confusion as she was led away.

“By the way…” Li Hanzhou gave Qin Xuan a sidelong glance, a hint of danger flickering in his casual eyes, “Miss Qin, even though I have had no interaction with you, I know we’re not a match. Please have some self-respect and don’t make yourself seem cheap.”

Seeing Li Hanzhou treat Qin Xuan so heartlessly, Qiao Yun didn’t know why, but she started to view him more favorably again.

Indeed, she couldn’t understand why she had been feeling against Li Hanzhou these past few days.

Even the reason why she had decided to attend this evening’s banquet was unclear to her, especially since she disliked such occasions.

Qin Xuan’s face turned pale as she watched Qiao Yun’s departing figure, her eyes filled with a hatred that could rip Qiao Yun apart.

The man she had admired for years had just called her cheap–for this woman?!

Qin Xuan struggled to control her emotions, wanting to rush forward and tear apart the hands that Li Hanzhou and Qiao Yun had joined. But before she could act, Qin Yuan spoke up coldly.

“You’d best remember where you are and what should and shouldn’t be done.”

At his words, Qin Xuan’s foot, already in motion, retreated. Her voice filled with envy, she said, “No one has ever dared to treat me like this. Others are jealous of me; it’s not my place to be jealous. How could he do this to me? Brother, you have to think of a way.”

Qin Yuan sipped his drink leisurely and scoffed, “What can I do?”

Qin Xuan looked up only to see Qin Yuan’s gaze lingering on Qiao Yun. She had an epiphany, “You’re taken with her, aren’t you?”

Qin Yuan simply smiled without answering.

But Qin Xuan was already convinced of this idea and quickly said, “Then you should go and win her over. That way, Brother Li will like me.”

“Just win her over, you say? You’re too naive.”

Qin Xuan clenched her fists tightly, “Then drug her.”

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