Hidden identities of the AI Heiress
Chapter 643 - Chapter 643 Chapter 643 Professor Qiaos Annoying Technique

Chapter 643: Chapter 643: Professor Qiao’s Annoying Technique Chapter 643: Chapter 643: Professor Qiao’s Annoying Technique Pei Ya didn’t answer his question, but instead asked, “What time is it now?”

Qin Yuan subconsciously glanced at his watch, “It’s almost seven.”

Seven o’clock…

Qin Yuan suddenly remembered that he had made plans with Qiao Yun for seven o’clock yesterday, but he was definitely not going to make it.

He couldn’t help but feel regret.

He had thought about having a candlelit dinner with Qiao Yun and then using some means to take her to a hotel afterward.

Qiao Yun was too stubborn, and with a Li Hanzhou involved, if he used conventional courting methods, it would probably be quite difficult to succeed.

He could only make plans for another time.

Just as he was thinking, the door to Pei Ya’s office was suddenly opened from the outside.

Qin Yuan subconsciously turned his head to look, and when he saw who it was, the air of nobility on his face disappeared, replaced by shock, as he just stared blankly at Qiao Yun walking in.

The expression on Qiao Yun’s face was still that emotionless look, not even glancing at him as she sat down on a sofa nearby on her own.

At that moment, Qin Yuan thought a lot.

How could Qiao Yun appear here?

No, more importantly, Pei Ya didn’t seem surprised by Qiao Yun’s arrival, even acting as if it was to be expected?

Upon seeing Qiao Yun, Pei Ya instantly transformed from the icy CEO into an ingratiating puppy, “You’re here, have you eaten yet, do you want to order some food?”

Qiao Yun shook her head, “No need, I’ve eaten.”

“Alright then.” Pei Ya then called his assistant, asking the assistant to make a glass of juice for Qiao Yun.

This solicitous behavior made Qin Yuan wonder if Qiao Yun was being kept by Pei Ya.

Qin Yuan couldn’t hold back and asked, “Why are you here?”

Qiao Yun looked up at him, her gaze cold, “Seven o’clock, I came.”

Qin Yuan’s expression changed slightly.

She meant that he had arranged a meeting at seven o’clock, so she came.

She had just straightforwardly come to Pei Ya’s office.

And he, wanting to see Pei Ya, had miserably waited for nine hours.

An idea flashed through his mind, was his being forced to wait so long today because of Qiao Yun?

Pei Ya said ambiguously, “Right, Mr. Qin, didn’t you make an appointment with Ms. Lu? She’s here now, but what did you want to discuss with Ms. Lu? Feel free to tell me.”

Qin Yuan’s calm facade finally cracked, he looked incredulously back and forth between Qiao Yun and Pei Ya.

Pei Ya continued, “Just tell me, as soon as I found out yesterday that you made an appointment with Ms. Lu, I immediately arranged a meeting with you, curious as I am.”

Qin Yuan’s expression grew more rigid.

Pei Ya’s sudden meeting with him was indeed related to Qiao Yun!

Pei Ya continued to provoke, “Another thing, my previous refusal to see you was actually thanks to your sister for inexplicably accusing Ms. Lu of being a thief, and as a person with a sense of justice, I couldn’t just stand by.”

Qin Yuan finally confirmed that he had indeed been played.

Because he had offended Qiao Yun, Pei Ya was taking revenge for her!

He had calculated many things, but had miscalculated the person that was Qiao Yun.

His voice was hoarse, “Pei Ya, what are you trying to say today?”

Pei Ya looked at Qiao Yun, “You should ask her what she means. My attitude toward your Qin family depends on her attitude.”

Qin Yuan abruptly looked at Qiao Yun, only to hear her say in a calm and measured tone, “I don’t like threats.”

Pei Ya nodded, “That’s also my stance.”

Qin Yuan clenched his fists, he didn’t understand, nor could he figure it out.

Why Pei Ya was so protective of Qiao Yun, even blindly trusting her words.

Pei Ya, of course, wouldn’t give him an answer, smiling like a cunning fox, “It seems we don’t have anything else to discuss, Mr. Qin, please leave. Make sure not to misjudge next time.”

Qin Yuan had been served an order to leave, the first time he faced such a tremendous humiliation in his life!

The most hateful part was that Pei Ya had given him hope, only to cruelly shatter it.

Qin Yuan pressed down the fury in his heart and glared maliciously for a moment at Qiao Yun, who seemed unrelated, then clenched his teeth and left, fuming.

He understood that, given Pei Ya’s attitude toward Qiao Yun, it was impossible to take any action against Qiao Yun or the Lu Family.

After Qin Yuan had stormed off, Pei Ya finally asked in confusion, “Boss, what did he do to make you treat him so ruthlessly?”

Qiao Yun replied succinctly, “He harassed me, threatened me with the Lu Family; unacceptable.”

Pei Ya pondered for a moment then suddenly realized, “Wait, you used me as a shield, didn’t you?”

With him stepping forward to warn Qin Yuan, it wouldn’t be easy for Qin Yuan to threaten Qiao Yun using the Lu Family unless he agreed.

Qiao Yun asked seriously, “A shield, any problems with that?”

Pei Ya said with a sense of grievance, “Fine, no problem, I love being a shield, the shield is me.”

Qiao Yun nodded in satisfaction, “Good.”

Pei Ya grumbled to himself that now, with the Lu Family, he was no longer the favorite child of Professor Qiao.

Unable to contain his discontent, he asked, “Why not let Li Hanzhou be the shield? He’d be more effective.”

If only Li Hanzhou made it clear to Qin Yuan that his intentions towards Qiao Yun were sincere, Qin Yuan would probably think twice even before speaking to Qiao Yun.

Of course, if he revealed Professor Qiao’s identity outright, not just Qin Yuan but the whole Qin Family would weigh their options carefully.

Qiao Yun pursed her lips, embarrassed, “I don’t want him to know; getting angry isn’t good.”

Pei Ya: “…”

Understood.

Li Hanzhou would be very angry if he knew about this.

She didn’t want Li Hanzhou to be angry.

Sigh…

Indeed, one only hears the laughter of newcomers, not the cries of the old.

He was just an old person.

…

Qin Yuan returned home, seething with anger, and was severely scolded by Old Master Qin.

Only then did he learn that, hours before he had even met Pei Ya, Old Master Qin had already been informed that Professor Qiao would not be cooperating with them.

Qin Yuan’s emotions spiraled out of control again.

So his nine hours of waiting were completely wasted.

As if waiting in vain wasn’t enough, he’d been toyed with by both Qiao Yun and Pei Ya.

Old Master Qin rebuked him, “Is this the ‘no problem’ you told me about? How do you handle things? I’m really disappointed in you!”

Mrs. Qin tried to console him, “Dad, isn’t that a bit much? We can collaborate with others.”

“What do you know? Can any other institution compare to the Tianqi Research Institute? The institute almost has a monopoly on the market; only by partnering with them can we gain more benefits.”

Old Master Qin expressed his disappointment to Qin Yuan, “You can’t even handle this small matter; how can I trust you with the core of the company? You still need more training.”

Old Master Qin sighed again, “If only your uncle was here, at least he could have offered more help.”

Mrs. Qin’s eyes darkened, that damned illegitimate son again!

Qin Yuan’s heart was filled with frustration, power that was within easy reach slipped away because of this trivial matter, how could he bear it.

At this moment, he could finally relate to Qin Xuan’s feelings.

What kind of monster is Qiao Yun?

Why does everything turn sour when involved with her?

He had merely wanted to pursue Qiao Yun; he hadn’t even done anything to her yet, and he was already this unlucky.