Hidden identities of the AI Heiress
Chapter 780 - Chapter 780 Chapter 780 Are you trying to insult me

Chapter 780: Chapter 780: Are you trying to insult me? Chapter 780: Chapter 780: Are you trying to insult me? “By the way, Qiaoqiao, have you thought over the matter I mentioned to you before?”

Caught off guard by Wu Xianfeng’s words, Qiao Yun couldn’t recall what he was referring to and asked, “What matter?”

Wu Xianfeng reminded her, “The thing I told you last time, about asking my teacher to take you as his disciple.”

His reminder jogged Qiao Yun’s memory–last month, Wu Xianfeng had talked to her about introducing her to his teacher at Shangjing University, Professor Xu Long. She hadn’t expected him to keep it in mind.

“Having a mentor to guide you can save you from taking detours. Professor Xu may have an odd temper but he cherishes talent, and not just anyone catches his eye. However, I believe you definitely can, since you’re so intelligent. Whoever gets to take you as their disciple would be honored,” Wu Xianfeng truly wanted to nurture Qiao Yun, a promising student; otherwise, he wouldn’t have bothered with this troublesome task.

Qiao Yun knew Wu Xianfeng had her best interests at heart, but in order not to disappoint him, she gently declined, “There’s no need; I have my own plans. But thank you for your kindness.”

Thinking Qiao Yun was just too shy to trouble him, Wu Xianfeng said, “Alright then, if you change your mind later on, feel free to contact me.”

Qiao Yun agreed, “Sure.”

After hanging up the phone with Qiao Yun, Wu Xianfeng’s mind became more active. Students like Qiao Yun, who put their teacher’s considerations first, were rare indeed. She had the option to take a shortcut but chose the thorny path instead–a truly diligent and ambitious student.

No, as a teacher, he couldn’t just sit back and do nothing.

So, Wu Xianfeng decided to give Professor Xu a call, trying to gauge his interest. As soon as the call connected, he said with a hint of flattery, “Teacher, how have you been feeling recently?”

Professor Xu was still in the school’s laboratory, fiddling with the instruments as he replied, “You kid, just spit it out.”

“No one understands me like you do, teacher.” Wu Xianfeng didn’t beat around the bush and got straight to the point, “It’s like this: do you remember the promising student I mentioned to you before? The college entrance exam is over now; do you have time to meet her?”

Professor Xu took his time answering, “What’s the rush, young man? If she’s truly a promising student, she won’t lack suitors.”

Wu Xianfeng said, “Teacher, you have no idea how many people are after her. If you don’t hurry, she’ll be taken.”

Professor Xu remained unimpressed, snorting dismissively, “If she runs, so be it. Students with four legs are hard to find, but I’m not worried about finding those with two legs. Besides, since when do teachers go begging students to become disciples? You just can’t keep your cool. If she applies to Beijing University, she will be the one seeking me out.”

“That’s others, but she’s different,” Wu Xianfeng laughed, “Teacher, don’t speak so absolutely now. If you miss out on this student, you’ll definitely regret it to death.”

Professor Xu’s interest was piqued, and he raised an eyebrow to ask, “Is it that exaggerated? Just how promising is this student that you’re so worried?”

Puffing out his chest proudly, Wu Xianfeng declared, “She’s this year’s top scorer in both subjects of the college entrance exam.”

Professor Xu showed a hint of surprise, “Top scorer in both subjects?”

“Exactly, impressive, isn’t it?” Wu Xianfeng’s voice could barely contain his laughter, “How about that? A two-legged top scorer in both subjects isn’t easy to find, right?”

Professor Xu thought to himself, something wasn’t right–he had just heard from his grandson, Xu Fang, that this year’s top scorer in both subjects was Qiao Yun’s student.

His heart skipped a beat, and he quickly asked, “What’s the name of this student of yours?”

Wu Xianfeng replied with pride, “Her name is Qiao Yun.”

Professor Xu: “…”

“…”

There was a long silence on the other end, so long that Wu Xianfeng thought there was a problem with the phone, “Teacher, are you still there?”

Snapping out of his daze, Professor Xu asked with wide eyes, “What did you just say? Repeat that for me?”

“Oh, my student’s name is Qiao Yun,” Wu Xianfeng said gleefully, “She’s my proudest student.”

Professor Xu snapped angrily, “Tch! Shameless.”

Wu Xianfeng: “?????”

Professor Xu chastised irritably, “Are you trying to insult me?”

Wu Xianfeng was baffled, “Huh?”

Professor Xu was furious, “Offering me to be her teacher–as if you’re trying to insult me!”

“It’s not…” Wu Xianfeng was puzzled, “How is having a top scholar as your student an insult to you?”

Since when did Professor Xu become so high and mighty that he wouldn’t even consider a top scholar as his student?

Professor Xu rolled his eyes fiercely and couldn’t be bothered to talk to the student anymore. He hung up the phone with a vengeance.

To have him as a teacher’s teacher was an insult to him.

Wu Xianfeng was baffled. It seemed as Professor Xu got older, his temper had gotten worse.

“Professor Xu, what’s got you so angry?” The Deputy Professor from the biology department came over, smiling, “I just heard you talking about taking on a disciple?”

Professor Xu glanced at him, “It’s too soon for that.”

Goodness, he wouldn’t dare take Professor Qiao as a disciple. Wouldn’t that be a betrayal of his ancestors?

The Deputy Professor chuckled, “I have a relative’s daughter who really admires you. If you’re free, we could have a meal together and see if you might be interested in taking on a disciple. Her family is the richest in Yuncheng.”

“I’m not free,” Professor Xu turned him down flatly.

The Deputy Professor’s smile stiffened, and he managed a strained smile, “Okay then. By the way, are you thinking of taking that Qiao Yun as a student?”

Professor Xu said coldly, “That’s none of your business.”

The Deputy Professor was silent.

Seeing that Professor Xu looked like he wanted to send someone away, he sheepishly left. Only after he was far away did he relay the situation to the person who had asked him to put in a good word with Professor Xu.

It wasn’t that he had taken the money and done nothing. Someone else had taken the spot.

Qiao Yun had no idea. She had unknowingly accumulated some antipathy and was now receiving a phone call from Li Hanzhou.

“Do you know what tomorrow is?” The man’s tone rose at the end, sounding flirtatious.

Qiao Yun responded in a quiet tone, “The promotion banquet.”

Li Hanzhou asked, “Are you free now?”

Qiao Yun answered truthfully, “I am.”

“Come down, I’ll take you to a nice place.”

Qiao Yun didn’t ask where they were going, she just uttered an “oh” in response.

She looked up at the sky outside, noticed it was getting hot, casually picked up a cap, put it on, and covered her beautiful brows and eyes, leaving only her petite, pointed chin exposed.

Seeing Qiao Yun coming down from upstairs, Su Mian curiously asked, “Qiaoqiao, are you going out?”

“Hmm,” Qiao Yun nodded, “Zhouzhou is waiting for me.”

Su Mian: “…”

If this were before, Su Mian would have happily sent her daughter out to play. But now, knowing about Qiao Yun’s relationship with Li Hanzhou, she could barely articulate her feelings at the thought that they might be going on a date.

She forced a smile and said, “Come back early.”

Qiao Yun’s voice was soft and sweet as she replied, “Okay.”

Su Mian stressed, “No staying out overnight!”

Qiao Yun nodded earnestly, saying with a serious expression, “I understand, premarital sex is not permitted.”

Su Mian: “…”

She felt like her worries might be a bit unnecessary. Maybe she should be more concerned about Mr. Li’s physical health?