Hidden identities of the AI Heiress
Chapter 778 - Chapter 778 Chapter 778 Beating the Mandarin Ducks

Chapter 778: Chapter 778 Beating the Mandarin Ducks Chapter 778: Chapter 778 Beating the Mandarin Ducks Qiao Yun’s words struck like a bolt of lightning, making the three Lu brothers crisply shocked. Despite their vigilance, they still hadn’t anticipated their own sister’s sudden revelation.

Thinking about how Li Hanzhou now had a legitimate reason to be openly affectionate with his sister, Lu Zhanxing even dramatically clutched his chest in a mock display of heartache.

Lu Jingzhi’s lips were tightly drawn, his face cold as if someone owed him a debt of several million, with a dark aura seemingly emanating from him.

Lu Shiran was still in shock that his sister was actually meeting the parents so soon, utterly flabbergasted.

After her initial surprise, Su Mian calmed down, even feeling a sense of relief that what was inevitable had finally come; fortunately, she had been mentally prepared.

It’s just…

Su Mian gently reminded, “Qiaoqiao, it’s just a birthday party, how could that count as meeting the parents?”

Qiao Yun blinked her delicate and pretty eyes: “It doesn’t?”

Su Mian firmly declared, “Of course not, meeting the parents would definitely be more formal.”

Qiao Yun, not understanding these nuances, just nodded upon hearing Su Mian’s words, “Okay, I understand now.”

Lu Zhanxing was startled for a moment, then it dawned on him, and he looked at his mother in surprise, “Mom, what you mean by that, did you already know? When did you find out?”

“Qiaoqiao is a piece of flesh that fell from my body, I know what she is thinking without even having to guess.” Su Mian calmly lifted her cup and took a sip of water, masking her guilt, she would never admit that she had also been blind, not noticing the subtle relationship between Li Hanzhou and her daughter.

But now that she thought about it, Qiaoqiao had never intended to hide it, always behaving openly — it was they who hadn’t caught on.

Lu Zhanxing scrutinized his mother, seeing her so composed, he couldn’t stay seated any longer, and asked in a low voice, “Why aren’t you reacting at all?”

Su Mian glanced at him, her tone mysterious, “What reaction should I have?”

Lu Zhanxing suggested, “Like fiercely opposing it, utterly disapproving?”

He had always thought that if his mother found out about his sister dating Li Hanzhou, she would be the most upset, but reality proved otherwise.

Su Mian just smiled and didn’t answer Lu Zhanxing’s question. Instead, she looked at Qiao Yun’s clear eyes, and asked gently, “Qiaoqiao, are you serious?”

Qiao Yun knew what she was asking and nodded without hesitation, “Yes.”

“No regrets?”

Qiao Yun tightened her little face, earnestly said, “Once decided, there can be no second thoughts.”

“Good, mom understands.”

Having received the answer she wanted, Su Mian then addressed Lu Zhanxing, “How many people in this world can be worthy of your sister, finding someone suitable is too hard.”

If possible, she naturally hoped Qiao Yun would stay by her side forever, but that was impossible. Her daughter was born to be free, with the abilities and mindset to do what she wanted.

Su Mian smiled and added, “Besides, Mr. Li is such a good person, handsome and knowledgeable, and so good to Qiaoqiao, unlike you guys…”

Saying this, she threw a disdainful look at Lu Zhanxing and Lu Jingzhi.

Lu Zhanxing: “…”

He never expected his own mother to side with someone else.

Lu Rui, having heard their muttering without fully understanding, finally had to interrupt, “Meeting the parents? What meeting the parents? Whose parents? Who wants to meet the parents?”

Qiao Yun explained again, “Zhouzhou’s parents.”

Lu Rui still didn’t get it, “What does attending a birthday party have to do with meeting the parents?”

“It does,” Qiao Yun’s tone was as calm as ever, throwing another bomb at the still confused Lu Rui, “Because we are dating, so we need to meet the parents.”

Lu Rui: “…!!!!?”

Qiao Yun stated, “It can’t be ambiguous, that’s not right, it could affect our relationship.”

Although Li Hanzhou was a test subject, Professor Qiao treated this test subject very seriously.

Lu Rui was dumbfounded, not snapping out of it for a long while.

What had he just heard?

Qiaoqiao said she was dating Li Hanzhou?

Was this a joke?

The old man lost his composure upon hearing that his precious granddaughter was taken away by some scoundrel, his voice suddenly rising, “Dating? Since when?”

Qiao Yun said somewhat sheepishly, “It’s not been long… There’s been a lot on my mind at home, and I didn’t want to distract you all.”

“This…” The grandfather suddenly stuttered, looking at Qiao Yun, who was sitting politely and had an innocent look in her eyes. He couldn’t understand why his usually indifferent granddaughter would suddenly date Li Hanzhou.

Could it be…

Professor Qiao’s identity and the existence of Tianqi Research Institute could indeed provide Qiaoqiao with solid security, but the Li Family was no pushover, and up until now, no one had penetrated the core area of the Li Family.

Thinking of this, the grandfather said angrily, “My dear granddaughter, were you threatened?”

“Huh?” Qiao Yun looked puzzled, “Who threatened me?”

The grandfather softened his voice and said, “Was it the Li Family who threatened you, or did they have something on you that forced you to succumb?”

Qiao Yun recalled the situation at the time, and sincerely said, “No, it was I who threatened him.”

The grandfather: “??”

Other members of the Lu Family: ????

Qiao Yun explained, “I threatened him into making a wish to date me.”

All members of the Lu Family were shocked.

Their mild and polite Qiaoqiao actually threatening someone? It was unimaginable.

When Lu Zhanxing heard this, he felt much more relieved in his heart. So, this was right, this was his sister. Even if she was with a scoundrel, she had to be the one in charge.

The grandfather was still not pleased, his face gloomy. Suddenly, he remembered that recently, old Mr. Li would occasionally extend invitations, evidently with ulterior motives.

He asked, “My dear granddaughter, do his family members know about your relationship?”

Qiao Yun answered truthfully, “Yes, they know.”

The grandfather thought expressionlessly, there’s the confirmation, indeed no good deed comes without a hidden motive.

“Why don’t you think it over? You’re still so young.” The grandfather was worried Qiao Yun was too young to understand love and might end up getting hurt.

Qiao Yun said, “I’m not that young.”

The grandfather laughed, “Not even twenty yet, how are you not young?”

Qiao Yun spoke earnestly, “Actually, I’m three hundred years old.”

“My dear granddaughter, you’re just too adorable,” the grandfather laughed, amused. “Is it your mental age that’s three hundred years old?”

Su Mian teased, “I actually think Qiaoqiao’s mental age is only three years old.”

Since they didn’t believe her, Qiao Yun could only remain silent. She hadn’t lied–in her previous life as an AI, she had lived for three hundred years; technically, she could be Li Hanzhou’s ancestor.

Professor Qiao, with a youthful face, was dating Li Hanzhou, the tender grass, and did feel a tiny bit of psychological pressure, because a three-year age gap is already significant, but her age gap with Li Hanzhou was like the Mariana Trench.

After a myriad of conflicting thoughts, Lu Rui finally came to his senses, his gaze complex as he looked at Qiao Yun, “Daughter, do you like Li Hanzhou?”

When suddenly asked, Qiao Yun’s expression stalled for a moment before she slowly said, “I don’t know.”

This answer was unexpected to the Lu Family.

Lu Rui’s mouth twitched slightly, “So, you don’t like him?”

This…

“Disliking someone yet dating them, what do you call that?”

“A flaky girl?”

“No, even if Qiaoqiao is flaky, that’s just how Qiaoqiao is.”

“It’s not that I don’t like him.” This time, Qiao Yun’s answer was much more firm, “He’s very important to me.”

Qiao Yun didn’t know how to explain her emotions, so she could only say that.

“I’m happy with him.”

Lu Rui’s heart felt a bit sour, “Happier than with family?”

Qiao Yun shook her head, “I’m happy with you guys, and happy with him too, but it’s a different kind of happy.”

“As long as you’re happy.” The old lady had not interrupted until now, seeing that the men in the house were somewhat resistant to the matter, she said, “In this world, what’s more important than being happy?”

Suddenly thinking of something, her eyes reddened, “My dear granddaughter has suffered so much; she should be happy for the rest of her life, do whatever she wants without any worries. Whoever opposes, grandma will fight them for you.”

“Grandma, don’t be sad.” Qiao Yun was somewhat at a loss, not understanding why her grandma suddenly became sad.

“Grandma is fine.” It was just that the old lady thought about how much Qiao Yun had suffered and felt a bit upset. No matter how high her achievements were, they were still hard fought for, not easily obtained.

“Grandma just feels sorry for you, you used to live like a robot, only knowing research. Now that you finally want to do something you like, you still have to face so much resistance.”

As she said this, she glanced at all the men from the Lu Family present.

All the men of the Lu Family: Suddenly felt like they had been stabbed.

However, the words of the old lady struck their hearts, making them silent for a moment.

In their minds, no matter was as important as Qiao Yun.

But they themselves knew, even if they opposed, it would only make Qiaoqiao feel troubled, but it wouldn’t change her mind, so it was better to convince themselves to accept reality.

After figuring it out, Lu Rui sighed, “Qiaoqiao, no matter what you want to do, daddy will always support you.”

Under the watchful eye of the old lady, the grandfather quickly added, “Grandpa too.”

Having her decision approved by family, Qiao Yun pursed her lips and then her mouth gently curved upward, “Thank you.”

…

Thinking she had resolved a major issue, Qiao Yun personally took up cooking to make something for everyone.

Su Mian also helped out, and while busying herself, she nonchalantly said, “Qiaoqiao…”

“Hmm?” Qiao Yun turned her head to look at her, her eyes clear.

Su Mian tactfully said, “When you go out with Mr. Li, there are some things… ahem, you should know the limits, right?”

Qiao Yun asked, “What things?”

Though Su Mian trusted Li Hanzhou’s character, still certain things should be prevented, so she continued, “The things that boyfriend and girlfriend can do you can do, but those that only husband and wife should do you can’t, understand?”

Qiao Yun, well-informed, immediately understood Su Mian’s meaning, she nodded, “Yeah, wait until marriage, if the relationship is successful, then we should get married.”

Su Mian: “…”

How did this turn into marriage.

Mom is not ready yet.

…

Qiao Yun’s personal matter was resolved, but Su Mian still had some scores to settle.

So when the Lu brothers, who were full of anticipation to taste the delicacies made by their sister, saw the plain veggies and rice porridge in front of them, they became silent.

Lu Zhanxing pointed at the porridge, “What is this?”

“Porridge.” Su Mian said with a smile, “Don’t want to eat?”

Lu Zhanxing sincerely asked, “Mom, is there anyone who mistreats their own sons like this?”

Su Mian continued smiling, “Are there any sons who keep secrets from the family like you guys?”

Lu Zhanxing, knowing he was at fault, turned his hopeful eyes to his sister.

Qiao Yun could only give her brother a look that said, “Fend for yourself.”

Lu Zhanxing: “…” Sister doesn’t love me anymore.

Lu Shiran felt particularly aggrieved, “Auntie, I am still young and growing, you can’t starve me.”

“No worries, eat more veggies.” Su Mian tenderly placed a chopstickful of pickles on Lu Shiran’s plate.

Lu Shiran pouted and under the gentle gaze of his aunt, reluctantly bowed his head and quietly ate his porridge.

The old lady laughed, “That’s what you get for trying to deceive together!”

The Lu brothers claimed: They just didn’t want Li Hanzhou to become a part of the family too early, what’s wrong with that?

Lu Rui, witnessing the familiar scene, suddenly remembered something, surprised, he said, “You’ve been making me drink porridge for the past few days, does it relate to this? But I only found out today.”

Su Mian replied, “That’s because you’re clueless.”

Lu Rui: “…”

Qiao Yun quietly watched them, thinking to herself that this kind of life was actually quite good.

“By the way, Qiaoqiao,” Su Mian asked, “Do you have any plans for the summer vacation?”

“Yeah,” Qiao Yun spoke calmly, “I’m returning to Yuncheng.”

Su Mian was taken aback, “Yuncheng… to the research institute?”

Qiao Yun nodded.

Su Mian had once visited the village where the research institute was located when she found Qiao Yun, but it was so convoluted that it made her dizzy, and she didn’t even know how she got in and out.

She remarked, “Aren’t there many people looking for the research institute? I heard they’ve never found it.”

Qiao Yun nodded, “It’s not a village, it’s the research institute.”

“What?”

“The village is the research institute.” Qiao Yun said, “Everyone there is a researcher.”

“The village head?”

Qiao Yun’s tone was even, “My student.”

Lu Rui thought of the kindly and gentle silver-haired village head who had received them, then looked at his daughter’s youthful face and twitched his lips.

It was hard to imagine an old grandpa calling their Qiaoqiao “teacher.”

Seeing their interest, Qiao Yun looked up at them, “Let’s go together.”

The Lu family members’ eyes lit up.

The Tianqi Research Institute, a place dreamt of by so many passionate about scientific research, and they were fortunate enough to be able to visit?

That of course was great.

The grandfather, not understanding, asked, “But my dear granddaughter, why build the research institute deep in the mountains? Isn’t it inconvenient?”

Qiao Yun vaguely responded, “Because it holds secrets.”

Hearing Qiao Yun say this, the grandfather didn’t inquire further. Secrets, of course, are not to be shared with others.

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