Hidden identities of the AI Heiress
Chapter 739 - Chapter 739 Chapter 739 Professor Qiao is MR.Q

Chapter 739: Chapter 739 Professor Qiao is MR.Q Chapter 739: Chapter 739 Professor Qiao is MR.Q Li Hanzhou’s lips curved up even more, “Do you believe it now?”

Shen Qi and Xu Fang thought simultaneously: It’s over, the house has collapsed!!

Shen Qi covered his heart with a pained expression, lamenting mournfully, “This is too tragic. I’ve only been out of the country for three months, and the moment I come back, my only idol has collapsed like this.”

Seeing Shen Qi in such pain, Qiao Yun asked with concern, “Are you okay?”

Shen Qi was touched by Professor Qiao’s concern, a flicker of joy crossing his face as he furrowed his brows, looking even more aggrieved, “It doesn’t seem to be too good.”

People who receive Professor Qiao’s personal concern are few and far between in this world, he must seize the opportunity.

Before Qiao Yun could say anything more, Li Hanzhou sneered, “Do you need me to show concern for you?”

Facing Li Hanzhou’s look, giving him a second to think about his response, Shen Qi instantly sat up properly, “What’s going on? Suddenly, I feel better.”

Pah! Beast! Give me my house back!

However, even with the house collapsed, it couldn’t stop his steps of admiration towards Professor Qiao.

Shen Qi racked his brains but couldn’t understand how Li Hanzhou managed to get Professor Qiao to agree; if this were to get out, probably no one would believe it.

If he hadn’t witnessed it with his own eyes today, he would never have believed it.

This is Professor Qiao… who would dare to even imagine?

Although he admired Professor Qiao very much, he definitely couldn’t do something like asking Professor Qiao to be his girlfriend.

Just think about what dating the Dean of Instruction would be like.

Shen Qi shivered, nearly scared to death.

How terrifying!

Xu Fang didn’t feel as heartbroken as Shen Qi; now that Professor Qiao had become Li Ye’s girlfriend, that made her their sister-in-law!

Rounding up, he and Professor Qiao were practically relatives.

Xu Fang was secretly thrilled when he heard Professor Qiao say, “Are you Xu Long’s grandson?”

Xu Fang’s eyes brightened, surprised, “Professor Qiao knows my grandfather?”

“Mhm.” Qiao Yun nodded, “He was my student.”

Xu Fang: ??? How come he didn’t know about this? Wait, doesn’t that make Professor Qiao his own ancestral master?

Xu Fang was astounded, such good things still happen in this world?

He blurted out, “Disciple, paying respects to the ancestral master.”

Qiao Yun: “…”

Shen Qi: “…”

Li Hanzhou cleared his throat.

Professor Qiao has many students, but most of them had lost bets to their grandfather, and then grandfather’s condition was to have them acknowledge her as their teacher.

At the time, those people thought that their grandfather was insulting them, after all, how could an elder acknowledge someone younger as their teacher–it was nothing short of blatant humiliation.

But since they had rashly agreed to such a ludicrous condition, they could only accept the consequences.

It was only later when she began to make a name for herself that they became thoroughly convinced by her.

So her students were everywhere, in politics, business, and academia, each one a significant figure.

This is also why so many people outside feared Qiao Yun and why, no matter what she did, it always went incredibly smoothly.

Just like with the Qin Family situation this time, it was handled so smoothly thanks in no small part to these people’s support for her.

Qiao Yun was suddenly taken aback, realizing something she hadn’t thought about properly or understood before.

Now, she suddenly understood why her grandfather insisted on making these people her students–was he paving the way for her?

With these influential figures around, no one would dare to bother her, allowing her to focus on the research she wanted to do.

Warmth kept welling up from the bottom of Qiao Yun’s heart as her gaze softened.

“What’s the matter?” Li Hanzhou noticed that Qiao Yun seemed quite happy?

Qiao Yun pursed her lips and replied, “It’s nothing.”

She was just now realizing that someone, for a long time, had been going to great lengths to spoil her.

Li Hanzhou raised his hand and touched her face, his eyes brimming with amusement, “Are you happy?”

Qiao Yun glanced at him, showing no particular reaction to his touch and nodded with a hum.

Xu Fang looked at Qiao Yun, unable to see where Professor Qiao, with her cool and indifferent face, appeared happy.

Could Li Ye be blind?

But it was Shen Qi who felt like he was drowning in a river of sourness because of their intimate interaction.

Should anyone dare to touch Qiao Yun, they probably wouldn’t know where their hand went the next second.

Yet Li Ye’s hand was not only intact, but Professor Qiao also allowed him to touch her.

This dog food, we’ve had our fill.

Only after Qiao Yun and Li Hanzhou had settled down did the waiter begin serving the food.

Qiao Yun didn’t speak much, Li Hanzhou only paid attention to her, completely treating the two childhood friends as third wheels.

Shen Qi held his chopsticks, unsure of how to describe his current feelings.

What an eye-opener, heh!

This was the first time he saw Li Ye act so tenderly; it was almost blinding him.

Xu Fang was quite good at seizing opportunities, casually mentioning that his family worked in finance, and that his own elder sister was the manager in charge of handling the Qin Family’s properties for Lu Shiran.

Upon hearing this, Qiao Yun felt somewhat less distant from Xu Fang.

After all, Lu Shiran could face so much less trouble thanks to Xu Fang’s sister’s tremendous contribution.

Suddenly remembering something, Shen Qi sneaked a glance at Qiao Yun but didn’t ask his burning question.

When it came time to leave, Shen Qi found the right moment to ask, “Li Ge, do those people around Professor Qiao know about you two dating?”

“Oh…” Li Hanzhou replied indifferently, “Have you heard any recent news about me getting into trouble?”

Shen Qi shook his head, “Not that I’ve heard.” He paused for a moment, then enlightenment struck, “They still don’t know, huh.”

Had they known, they would surely be coming after him with instruments in hand; even if Li Ge didn’t meet his end, he’d surely not escape a good pestering.

Xu Fang, upon hearing their conversation, sympathized and said, “Mr. Li, keep it up.”

Li Hanzhou glanced at Qiao Yun waiting for him in the car and said earnestly, “It’s alright, I know how to gain sympathy.”

Shen Qi: “…”

Xu Fang: “…”

Oh you, scheming man!

Li Hanzhou waved at them, then got into the car.

Shen Qi said somewhat dreamily, “If Brother Li can win over Professor Qiao, then if I work hard, maybe I can win over MR.Q, right?”

Xu Fang kindly reminded him, “Didn’t they say MR.Q is a muscular man with an eight-pack? Right, and I heard he’s an old man with white hair, though some also say he’s a kindly old granny. There are also rumors that he’s a mutant with eight heads, which is why he’s so smart.”

Shen Qi lifted a finger and shook it, “All wrong, word has it that he’s a very beautiful woman.”

Xu Fang couldn’t help laughing, “You must be dreaming.”

Shen Qi chuckled mischievously, “One must have dreams, what if they come true?”

“In your dreams? Aren’t all those high achievers old men?”

Shen Qi disagreed, “Is Professor Qiao old?”

“…” Xu Fang had nothing to say and half-jokingly said, “Have you ever considered that maybe Professor Qiao is MR.Q?”

“How could that be possible? Professor Qiao is clearly MR.Q’s student,” Shen Qi did not believe it.

If Professor Qiao was MR.Q, he sighed heavily.

That would be pretty demoralizing.

Now, many people revered Professor Qiao, partly indeed for her scholarship, but also for her very mysterious mentor.

“I’ve decided, I’m going to find MR.Q!”

Xu Fang admired Shen Qi’s grand ambition.

His childhood friends were indeed bold, one had won over Professor Qiao, and another was coveting MR.Q.

Should he set his sights on the Queen of Country Y to avoid seeming mediocre?

Full of enthusiasm, Shen Qi took out his phone and sent a message to Li Hanzhou: [Brother Li, I’ve decided. Professor Qiao is yours. My current dream is MR.Q]

A few seconds later, Shen Qi received a reply from Li Hanzhou.

[Hehe.]

Shen Qi: ???? Big brother, don’t you know ‘hehe’ is used for mocking?

Li Hanzhou put down his phone, turned to look at Qiao Yun–her face was fair, her eyes bright and innocent–and sighed inwardly.

He had quite a number of rivals in love.

It was past nine when Qiao Yun got home.

Li Hanzhou didn’t talk much with her, knowing she had school the next day, so he quickly urged her to go up and rest.

Qiao Yun didn’t leave, instead, she looked at him curiously.

Li Hanzhou raised an eyebrow, “What are you looking at me for?”

“You didn’t ask for a hug today; something’s off,” Qiao Yun recalled the information in her mind, which suggested this behavior meant either the lover was in a bad mood, hiding something from her, or was cheating and no longer interested in you.

Qiao Yun narrowed her eyes and scrutinized Li Hanzhou as if he were a research subject.

Li Hanzhou, feeling cornered, twitched at the corner of his mouth and helplessly said, “Aren’t you afraid of being caught by your family?”

After a few previous occasions, even he had to believe in Murphy’s Law.

Qiao Yun wondered, “Why should I be afraid.”

This took Li Hanzhou by surprise.

Qiao Yun continued, “We are dating; intimate contact is very normal, unless the information I have is incorrect?”

Li Hanzhou looked deeply into her eyes and couldn’t help but embrace Qiao Yun–it was just perfect holding her petite body, and he sighed softly.

“I wish I could take you home with me.”

Qiao Yun’s mouth fell open, but she swallowed back her words and said with reserve, “We’re not married; I can’t go home with you. Pre-marital cohabitation is not acceptable.”

Under the tutelage of the old Professor Qiao, she was indeed very conservative.

Otherwise, she wouldn’t have insisted on waiting until she was twenty-five to date.

If it weren’t for Li Hanzhou’s appearance, she wouldn’t have broken that rule.

Wrong, it’s not really breaking the rule.

It’s because Li Hanzhou made a wish to her, and she was fulfilling his wish.

Qiao Yun rationalized it, quite self-assuredly.

Li Hanzhou didn’t hold on to her for too long; he was mainly worried that someone might interrupt again, and if it kept happening, even he would be speechless.

After letting go of Qiao Yun, while she was still slightly absent-minded, he swiftly ruffled her hair.

“Go and get some rest.”

“Oh.”

Qiao Yun pursed her lips, feeling a bit sorry for Li Hanzhou who looked so pitiful gazing after her.

She had just started up the steps when she paused and turned back to give Li Hanzhou a very light hug.

It was just a brief embrace, and she quickly let go.

“Goodnight.”

Li Hanzhou watched Qiao Yun’s retreating figure with a smile in his peach blossom eyes.

…

After Qiao Yun went upstairs, she remembered the favor Pei Ya had asked her: to record a blessing video.

She turned on the voice recording feature on her phone, cleared her throat, thought over her lines in her head, and once she was sure they were good, she conveyed her expectations for the examinees.

After recording, she listened again–it was good, very motivational.

Qiao Yun tapped her fingers, sending the audio file to Pei Ya.

As soon as Pei Ya received the audio, he immediately played it, and after listening to Qiao Yun’s so-called motivational speech, he nearly couldn’t stifle his laughter: That wasn’t motivation, that was a takedown.

Search the lightnovelworld.cc website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.