Hidden identities of the AI Heiress
Chapter 635 - Chapter 635 Chapter 635 The Old Man Someone is Investigating

Chapter 635: Chapter 635: The Old Man, Someone is Investigating the Matter from Back Then Chapter 635: Chapter 635: The Old Man, Someone is Investigating the Matter from Back Then Qin Xuan had never expected that she would be defeated by a mere ring. She thought that the more expensive the ring, the greater Qiao Yun’s guilt would be, so she had Liu Yuxi use her own ring to set up the trap. Unfortunately, she ended up shooting herself in the foot.

At this moment, a sense of shame welled up inside her.

This wasn’t the first time she had played such tricks; she had always succeeded before and had never failed like today.

Of course, Qin Xuan couldn’t admit that she was the mastermind, instead she stubbornly said, “What does a ring prove? You didn’t see me wearing the ring because I had put it away.”

Emotionally, Liu Yuxi echoed, “Although our Liu Family isn’t doing well now, we can still afford a ring.”

Qiao Yun ignored Liu Yuxi and turned to Qin Xuan, “If you take out the ring now, that would prove my judgment was mistaken.”

“I…” Qin Xuan was at a loss for words.

Li Hanzhou leisurely added, “It’s okay if you can’t produce it; this limited edition ring has a unique serial number. We only need to check it to find out who purchased this ring.”

Qin Xuan felt a suffocating sensation in her chest, as she liked Li Hanzhou so much, yet now she was increasingly cornered by him.

Why did he have to treat her like this!

Seeing Qin Xuan unable to respond, Mrs. Qin, thinking quickly on her feet, scolded, “You child, didn’t you just tell me that you had lost the ring?”

Qin Xuan immediately caught on and quickly accused Liu Yuxi, “It must have been you who found my ring and used it to frame Miss Lu! I have no vendetta against you, why would you do this?”

Remembering Qin Xuan’s promise, Liu Yuxi bit her lip and took the blame hard, “Because the Lu Family does not dare to provoke the Qin Family, I wanted to blame you.”

Taking a deep breath to control her contorting expression, Qin Xuan said to Qiao Yun, “I am also a victim, but it’s also my fault for carelessly losing the ring which led to this incident.”

Lu Jingzhi retorted, “Don’t you see the contradiction? Earlier you said you had put away the ring, now it’s suddenly lost?”

Impatiently, Qin Xuan said, “Are you now determined to pin this on the Qin Family?”

“Miss Qin is innocent, let’s leave it at that.”

“Yes, she was unaware, and the ignorant are not guilty.”

“There’s no need to be so aggressive, right?”

People began to speak up for Qin Xuan in small groups. Unlike Liu Yuxi, Qin Xuan was a daughter of the Qin Family, so naturally, they were inclined to speak in her favor.

Su Mian angrily said, “Is my daughter not innocent? We must investigate this matter thoroughly!”

Lu Rui’s expression was resolute, “Although our Lu Family is not as big or powerful as the Qin Family, we will not let others bully us.”

Upon hearing this, Qiao Yun felt a slight warmth in her heart and asked Liu Yuxi in a nonchalant manner, “What did she offer you?”

Liu Yuxi’s expression changed slightly, “What are you talking about? I know nothing.”

Qiao Yun methodically said, “Oh, didn’t you know surveillance can record sound? The surveillance cameras have nanosonic wave technology; even if you speak very softly, it can still capture your voice.”

She lifted her phone again, the screen showing a recording app, “Just now, I have already extracted the audio. Would you like me to play it right here, or will you admit it yourself?”

Liu Yuxi staggered backwards, her steps unsteady.

Qin Xuan’s head buzzed, and without thinking, she moved forward to snatch the phone, “You’re lying, I don’t believe it.”

As Qin Xuan reached out, Qiao Yun raised her hand higher, looking at Qin Xuan as if she were merely an ant.

She said lightly, “Don’t believe it? Then I’ll play it.”

“Don’t!” Liu Yuxi panicked.

Mrs. Qin nearly had a heart attack.

Without hesitation, Qiao Yun played it, and soon two voices sounded.

“What do you want me to do?” This was Liu Yuxi’s voice.

“A simple favor… just place this ring in her purse, and let everyone know she stole this ring. I will find a way to help your family’s business.”

“Okay.”

“Even if it fails, you must not expose me, or I won’t help you.”

“No problem, just remember what you said today.”

The audio abruptly stopped.

The hall fell silent once again.

Qin Xuan’s face finally turned pale.

Qiao Yun put away her phone, “All the evidence is here, do you still want to deny it?”

As Qiao Yun’s voice fell, a mixed volume of discussions immediately erupted around them.

“It’s true what they say, you can’t judge a book by its cover, how could she be so malicious?”

“What kind of grudge does she hold to ruin Qiao Yun’s reputation like this?”

“She is just like a venomous snake, who would dare to marry her now?”

Qin Xuan’s lips trembled, still in shock, when suddenly she was slapped across the face.

She covered her face and looked up, only to meet her mother’s angry eyes.

“Nonsense! Who allowed you to do such a thing!”

Qin Xuan’s eyes reddened, “How can you hit me for her sake?”

Mrs. Qin obviously wasn’t hitting Qin Xuan for Qiao Yun’s sake, she was infuriated by Qin Xuan.

Tonight’s banquet was meant to show everyone that the Qin Family was entering Shangjing City.

Such an important occasion, yet it was ruined by her disappointing daughter!

Now the whole of Shangjing City would know she gave birth to a daughter with a dark heart! Maybe she would be criticized as well.

Mrs. Qin forced a smile, “It’s my fault for not teaching my daughter well, I promise to discipline her properly later. Please let it go this time for my sake?”

The Lu couple frowned in silent agreement.

Mrs. Qin wanted to lightly gloss over this matter? That wouldn’t do, their beloved daughter’s grievances must not go unnoticed.

“No,” Qiao Yun spoke up, “If you want to let it go, she needs to apologize to me.”

Qin Xuan shrieked, “Who do you think you are, demanding an apology from me, you’re dreaming!”

She already disliked Qiao Yun and had been embarrassed by her before, naturally, she wouldn’t apologize.

This was simply grinding her self-respect into the dirt.

“No apology is fine.” Qiao Yun’s finger hovered over her phone, “I’ll call the police.”

Qin Xuan was incredulous, “Call the police?”

Who calls the police over such a trivial matter?

Mrs. Qin felt the Lu family was being ungrateful. She had already humbled herself to show regret, and they still wanted to call the police?

She saw this as a complete disregard for the Qin family. Where did such a minor Lu family get the confidence?

Of course, she wouldn’t let Qiao Yun call the police and immediately scolded Qin Xuan, “Apologize now.”

“I won’t!” Qin Xuan cried out in self-pity, “I will not apologize, I absolutely will not apologize. Why should she fight with me over Li Hanzhou?”

Qiao Yun: “Oh…”

Li Hanzhou desperately wanting to survive interjected, “It’s her being delusional, it has nothing to do with me.”

“Fine,” Qiao Yun wasn’t interested in arguing with him, it was Qin Xuan who was at fault, so she should deal with Qin Xuan.

Li Hanzhou silently sighed in relief, harboring no good feelings towards the entire Qin Family.

Qin Xuan, still caring about her face, now being criticized in front of Li Hanzhou, couldn’t stand it any longer and turned to run away.

With the principal participant fleeing in a panic, Mrs. Qin, as a mother, could only swallow her pride and properly apologize to the Lu family.

She recognized the bigger picture, knowing full well that to continue causing a scene would only magnify the issue.

The Lu couple knew the Qin Family was not to be provoked, but so what?

Was Professor Qiao any less formidable?

Therefore, they completely disregarded the Qin Family’s face and left with Qiao Yun in indignation.

Before they left, they voiced their piece, “Your Qin Family is too bullying. Even though our Lu Family may not compare with yours, we still have our dignity!”

This left Madame Qin’s face alternating between shades of green and white.

After tonight, Qin Xuan became notorious in the circle, and people enjoyed discussing her for quite some time.

People thought she was a demure lady of a reputable family, but, alas, it turns out she was the evil lady of a noble family.

Tsk tsk, it’s fine to be friendly, but sharing one’s heart is dangerous–you never know when you might be backstabbed.

…

On the way back.

Su Mian asked Qiao Yun, “Why would Qin Xuan do this to you? Did you know her before?”

Qiao Yun shook her head, “No, I didn’t know her.”

Su Mian was baffled, “Then, has she gone mad?”

Qiao Yun replied, “She likes Li Hanzhou, so she doesn’t like me.”

Upon hearing this, Su Mian immediately understood the whole story and couldn’t help but laugh a few times, “So she thinks Mister Li likes you? She’s jealous of you?”

“Probably.” Qiao Yun wasn’t very sure either.

Su Mian laughed again, “How could that be possible? Mister Li clearly sees you as a younger sister.”

Lu Jingzhi, Lu Rui, “…” It really could be possible.

Lu Rui had initially thought that Li Hanzhou saw Qiao Yun as a younger sister, but after observing Li Hanzhou’s various actions, he realized he was wrong.

This wasn’t sibling affection, it was clearly groomed as a child bride.

Looking at his two sons, every time Qiao Yun and Li Hanzhou got together, their eyes seemed ready to devour someone, what else was there to not understand? It was just that Su Mian was too naive to see it.

Qiao Yun turned her head to look out the window, feeling somewhat strange about herself today. Why did she feel so relieved after scolding Qin Xuan?

Thinking that Qin Xuan framed her because of Li Hanzhou, she suddenly found Li Hanzhou’s face unpleasant.

That face was quite handsome, it’s just too handsome, which is not good.

“Little sister.” Lu Jingzhi’s voice pulled Qiao Yun’s thoughts back.

Qiao Yun turned her head to look at him.

Lu Jingzhi, staring at those clear, deep black eyes, had some words lodged in his throat. After a long moment, he tentatively said, “If you continue to stay with Li Hanzhou, incidents like today might frequently occur in the future.”

Qiao Yun nonchalantly said, “It doesn’t matter, I’m not afraid.”

Lu Jingzhi paused, then laughed lightly.

Indeed, what kind of person was his sister? How could she be afraid of such minor skirmishes? He had underestimated her.

A sudden thought popped into his head–these two really did make a good pair.

Of course, Lu Jingzhi immediately crushed that thought.

At this moment, Li Hanzhou was reporting Qin Xuan’s actions to Elder Li, and then coldly and mercilessly blocked Elder Li.

Elder Li, “…”

Good intentions gone awry! Almost let the wolf into the house.

He wanted to apologize to his grandson, only to find he had been blocked.

The furious Elder Li rushed to the Qin mansion overnight and pointed at Elder Qin, scolding him furiously, “Look at the wonderful granddaughter you’ve raised, thinking she could enter the Li family. That will never happen in her lifetime!”

Elder Qin, “???”

…

The Qin family villa.

“Snap.”

Qin Xuan covered her face, unable to believe what she was hearing, “Mom, you won’t defend me, and now you hit me too!”

“After what you did, you expect me to defend you?” Mrs. Qin angrily accused, “You are going back to M country tomorrow, before you cause more trouble.”

Qin Xuan sobbed, “No, I won’t go back. Wasn’t it settled that I was to be married to Brother Li?”

Her objective had not been achieved, how could she willingly return.

Moreover, the humiliation she suffered today, she definitely intended to return it twofold to Qiao Yun.

Qin Xuan believed what she did today was already lenient. In the chaotic M country, she would have been more outrageous.

“Do you think the Li Family would still consider you after this incident?” Mrs. Qin lamented, “Such a good opportunity, and you squandered it.”

“Even if they don’t consider me, isn’t the Qin Family enough?”

“You are too naive.”

“Our Qin Family is also a top-notch family in M country, perfectly suitable for the Li Family.”

“How did I give birth to such a foolish daughter?” Mrs. Qin pinched her brow, “Is it the same? This is Shangjing City, the Li Family’s territory. Do you think the Li Family lacks other powers abroad? To think you’d use the Qin Family to pressure them! If you anger the Li Family, even the Qin Family won’t bear the consequences well.”

“So what if it’s one more Qin Family, wouldn’t that make them even more formidable?” Qin Xuan was spoiled from a young age, not understanding these inter-family dynamics.

Mrs. Qin did not want to explain further, assertively saying, “Go back tomorrow, stop embarrassing me, I cannot afford to lose this face!”

Tears welled up in Qin Xuan’s eyes as she cried out, “I won’t!” and then she lifted her skirt and ran upstairs.

Mrs. Qin, feeling extremely weary, saw Qin Yuan acting as if it didn’t concern him and frowned, asking, “Did you know about what Qin Xuan did?”

Qin Yuan shrugged, “She never reports her actions to me.”

“Is that so.” Mrs. Qin waved her hand dismissively, “Forget about her for now. By the way, the private detective has news; they found the hospital where your grandfather’s illegitimate child was born.”

Qin Yuan’s expression darkened, ambiguously saying, “Mom, do you really want him to acknowledge his ancestors and return to the family?”

Mrs. Qin scoffed, “What else can I do? Can we change what your grandfather decided? Even if we found him, it doesn’t matter. So many years have passed. Who knows what he has become, he won’t be a match for me.”

She did not consider the illegitimate child a threat at all.

Qin Yuan didn’t say much more, “I’ll investigate this matter.”

“That’s better. I feel more at ease with you handling it,” Mrs. Qin nodded, her gaze inadvertently catching the corner surveillance camera, she angrily commanded, “Take down these cameras!”

Qin Yuan, “Is that necessary?”

“If it weren’t for the cameras, it wouldn’t be your sister who got humiliated today. I wouldn’t be embarrassed by it either.”

“Alright, I’ll have someone take care of it.”

Relieved by his agreement, Mrs. Qin added, “And get Qin Xuan a plane ticket, send her away in the next couple of days.”

Qin Yuan was noncommittal, agreeing internally that Qin Xuan staying would just cause more problems.

At this moment, Qin Xuan, after running upstairs, sneaked into Qin Yuan’s room.

She searched everywhere and finally found in a box the pills she was looking for.

She sneered, thinking, ‘Want to send me back? No way.’

Once the deed is done, she could smoothly marry Li Hanzhou.

…

Meanwhile,

Old Master Lu was preparing to rest, when his phone rang.

He picked it up, confusion flickering across his face, and after pressing the answer button, he directly asked, “What’s the matter this late?”

“Old Lu, someone is investigating the incident from back then.”

“What incident?” Old Master Lu didn’t catch on immediately.

“The matter with that child…”