Hidden identities of the AI Heiress
Chapter 672 - Chapter 672 Chapter 672 A Bastard Also Deserves to be Called

Chapter 672: Chapter 672: A Bastard, Also Deserves to be Called Young Master! Chapter 672: Chapter 672: A Bastard, Also Deserves to be Called Young Master! Lu Zhanxing said passionately, “You need to work harder, I believe in you!”

Work harder to give Li Hanzhou some trouble, let him feel threatened, let him know that if he doesn’t cherish my sister, there is a powerful suitor like you who wants to cherish her.

Although Pei Yao didn’t understand, he was influenced by Lu Zhanxing’s contagious voice and said with grand enthusiasm, “I will work harder.”

He would work harder, to let Professor Qiao see Li Hanzhou’s flaws!

The two were talking at cross purposes but got along pretty well.

Pei Yao really couldn’t understand how Professor Qiao ended up with Li Hanzhou. What exactly went wrong?

He then remembered, the people in the institute still didn’t know about this.

If they did, they would definitely blow up at Li Hanzhou.

Pei Yao pondered thoughtfully.

To tell or not to tell? That is the question.

…

Qiao Yun walked out of her house.

At one glance, she saw Li Hanzhou leaning against the car, his posture upright, his handsome face full of a smiling expression, like a male fox attracting butterflies and bees.

She said slightly surprised, “What are you doing here?”

Li Hanzhou replied assertively, “I am here to take my girlfriend to school.”

Qiao Yun paused, still a bit unused to the change in status, but since she had agreed to try, she didn’t fuss and said generously, “Let’s go.”

Li Hanzhou pursed his lips in a smile, feeling pleased inside because Qiao Yun didn’t rebut the term ‘girlfriend.’

Lu Zhanxing happened to be on his way to the studio and upon seeing Li Hanzhou, he squinted his eyes.

Well, well, delivering himself to the doorstep.

Lu Zhanxing said with an uplifted voice, “Little sister, let me take you to school. It’s been a long time since I took you to school, and it’s on my way anyway, let’s go together.”

Qiao Yun was about to open the car door when she paused, her face showing difficulty, “I already promised him.”

Li Hanzhou had a faint smile on his lips, “Second brother should have plenty of chances to take Qiaoqiao to school, and wouldn’t miss just this one time.”

Lu Zhanxing felt his teeth sour from hearing Li Hanzhou call him ‘second brother.’

Does grand Mr. Li have no shame?

He calls ‘second brother’ so effortlessly.

“Missing, how could it not be missing. To me, taking my sister to school is the happiest and most joyous activity,” Lu Zhanxing said, squinting his eyes towards Li Hanzhou, standing tall and proud, displaying his ‘borrowed authority’ to the fullest.

Yes, he was relying on Li Hanzhou not daring to treat him poorly.

Li Hanzhou didn’t say anything, his expression a mix of smiling and not.

Lu Zhanxing inexplicably felt guilty, then wore a pitiful expression as he looked at Qiao Yun, “Sister, to be able to take you to school today, I rushed home in the middle of the night. Do you have the heart?”

Qiao Yun felt a slight softening of the heart; knowing her brother was feeling uncomfortable, she thought about it, and decided to appease her brother first.

The smile fell slightly from Li Hanzhou’s lips, not quite able to describe his feelings.

He worried, what position did he hold in Qiao Yun’s heart?

Did Qiao Yun agree to him out of pity?

Suddenly, his palm softened.

Li Hanzhou came to his senses and looked down.

Qiao Yun’s small hand was holding his large one, and seeing him look over, she deliberately squeezed it, “I told brother that I agreed to you, to appease him.”

Li Hanzhou felt the softness of Qiao Yun’s hand and was full of pleased surprise.

He hadn’t expected Qiao Yun to act so decisively and inform her family so quickly.?

Indeed, he was still in Professor Qiao’s heart.

Li Hanzhou also realized why Lu Zhanxing had suddenly looked at him so fiercely.

He coughed lightly, “Shall I pick you up after school?”

Qiao Yun didn’t hesitate, her voice tender, “Okay.”

Li Hanzhou’s mood improved greatly, he couldn’t help asking Qiao Yun, “Since you have told your family, should I tell mine too?”

Qiao Yun asked, puzzled, “Shouldn’t you?”

“I thought you didn’t want people to know.”

After all, Qiao Yun was only trying things out with him, what if she regretted it?

But Qiao Yun said, “Why not? It’s not like it’s something shameful.”

Is she something to be ashamed of?

Li Hanzhou was overjoyed, “I understand.”

Li Hanzhou now wished the whole world knew that he and Qiao Yun were together, to make those who coveted Qiao Yun back off.

Lu Zhanxing had a dark cloud over his face as if he was about to kill someone.

Knowing was one thing, seeing it in person was another.

He grinned without humor, “Little sister, if we don’t go now, you’ll be late.”

Qiao Yun responded with an “okay” and squeezed Li Hanzhou’s hand again, pacifying him, “I’ll wait for you after school.”

Li Hanzhou chuckled lowly, “Mhm.”

Lu Zhanxing’s facial muscles twitched, unable to watch Li Hanzhou’s clingy demeanor any longer, he simply pulled his sister away.

Qiao Yun: “…”

Brother was really irritable today.

But it was all for her good, and she was very happy.

Professor Qiao would absolutely never admit that she found it quite amusing to see her brother and Li Hanzhou at odds.

Li Hanzhou watched the car drive away, his face returning to its usual careless expression.

“Mr. Li.”

A voice came from behind, and Li Hanzhou turned to look, slightly raising his eyebrows, his face showing no surprise.

With Lu Zhanxing coming to interfere, could Lu Jingzhi be far behind?

Lu Jingzhi stood with a deep gaze, his face tense, silently locking eyes with Li Hanzhou.

Moments later.

Lu Jingzhi was the first to avert his gaze.

Though Li Hanzhou now looked harmless, the dangerous aura he carried still made him uneasy.

Such a man, could he really sincerely care for his sister?

Lu Jingzhi had his doubts.

“Mr. Li, my sister may be very accomplished, but she doesn’t understand matters of the heart,” he said.

Li Hanzhou responded neither angrily nor happily, “So?”

Lu Jingzhi, uncharacteristically humble, said, “So if you don’t truly like my sister, please step back.”

He thought that after saying this, Li Hanzhou would get angry or embarrass him, but, unexpectedly, Li Hanzhou responded with a serious and earnest attitude.

“You can rest assured on this point; I genuinely like children,” he said.

Lu Jingzhi’s voice was strained, “I hope you stick to your word.”

Li Hanzhou chuckled, “Grandpa never goes back on his word.”

Lu Jingzhi had misunderstood Qiao Yun too many times before, so Li Hanzhou didn’t care about Lu Jingzhi’s opinion of him. He made promises because he didn’t want anyone misunderstanding his genuine feelings for Qiao Yun.

Thinking about the future challenges he would face from all members of the Lu Family, Li Hanzhou felt his responsibilities were great and the road ahead was long…

Moreover, in Qiao Yun’s heart, his position was not as high as that of her family.

Li Hanzhou rubbed his temples, feeling a headache coming on.

He felt too insignificant.

…

In the car.

Lu Zhanxing, worried that his actions had upset his sister, sighed and said, “Sis, don’t be mad at your brother. It’s just that this matter came so suddenly, I haven’t gotten over it yet.”

Qiao Yun coaxed, “You were looking out for me, brother. I don’t blame you.”

Lu Zhanxing felt a bit better, “I knew my sister would understand me.”

“Mm,” Qiao Yun nodded, then added, “But you should adapt sooner. Even though you’re my brother, being unreasonable isn’t good.”

“I wasn’t being unreasonable,” Lu Zhanxing said, feeling wronged.

Qiao Yun said, “You were. He is my boyfriend now, and there’s a saying online that obstructing a marriage will be struck by lightning.”

Lu Zhanxing: “…”

Who! Who has corrupted my sister??

“If things go smoothly, we will get married. Brother, you’ll have to get used to it.”

Lu Zhanxing was shocked.

Married…

Get married my foot!

He would never accept Li Hanzhou as his brother-in-law.

Qiao Yun further soothed, “Even if I get married, you will still be my most important brother.”

Hearing this, Lu Zhanxing didn’t know whether to cry or to laugh.

He should never have sent his sister to school; it was like delivering fatal blows to him.

…

When Li Hanzhou returned home, a slight smile still hung on his lips.

Lady Li exclaimed in shock, “The bodyguard said you might have cracked your brain; don’t tell me you really did?”

Li Hanzhou, reminded of Qiao Yun, chuckled again.

Lady Li: “…”

“Dad, it’s terrible! Our son’s brain has really gone bad!”

“What?” Mr. Li, hearing his wife’s scream, hurried down the stairs. “Really gone bad?”

“Yes, yes, yes,” Lady Li said anxiously. “Look at him, just laughing for no reason. Isn’t that because his brain is damaged?”

Mr. Li felt a pang of concern and rushed to check on Li Hanzhou.

Li Hanzhou, trying to hold back laughter, said, “I’m fine.”

Lady Li was skeptical, “Really fine?”

“Hmm?”

“If nothing’s wrong, then why did you go running in the middle of the night?”

“I was in a good mood.”

“So good that you went running at night? What’s the good news?”

Li Hanzhou casually said, “Professor Qiao agreed to be my girlfriend.”

????

The Li couple: This is definitely brain damage.

Could it be that the chip in his brain messed up his memory again?

Seeing what they were thinking, Li Hanzhou said helplessly, “Do you really think so little of your son?”

Lady Li awkwardly laughed, “No, it’s not that. But how could Professor Qiao agree to you?”

“Oh? Why wouldn’t she agree?”

“Professor Qiao and her research are married; she wouldn’t agree to you.”

Li Hanzhou: “…”

Great, his status in Qiao Yun’s heart had dropped even further.

Li Hanzhou, with a complicated expression, said, “I’m not joking with you.”

The Li couple stared intensely at Li Hanzhou’s face, trying to detect any hint of jest.

Unfortunately, they found none.

“Is it true?”

“It’s true.”

The Li couple: !!! What kind of shocking, horrifying news is this?

They were stunned for a moment, then composed themselves: “So it’s true.”

Li Hanzhou was annoyed, “What’s with that expression?”

Lady Li nonchalantly said, “Because I think Professor Qiao might just be using you as a research subject. Since Professor Qiao chose you for her experiment, you should consider it a great honor and dutifully play the role.”

Li Hanzhou’s lips twitched, finding himself unable to refute.

Are there boyfriends more miserable than him in this world?

That day, apart from Qiao Yun, everyone’s mood was indescribable.

…

At that moment.

A car stopped not far from the gate of City No.1 Middle School.

Lady Qin, looking through the car window at the students coming out, didn’t see the person she wanted to meet and said impatiently, “Are you sure he came to school today?”

“Yes, madam,” the driver replied respectfully. “The young master indeed came.”

Lady Qin’s face darkened, “What young master, what is he? Just a bastard born out of wedlock, how does he qualify to be called a young master!”

The driver quickly apologized, “Sorry, madam!”

Lady Qin scoffed, “Remember, only Qin Yuan is the young master of the Qin family.”

“Yes.”

“Go check if he has come out.”

“Yes.”