Hidden identities of the AI Heiress
Chapter 781 - Chapter 781 Chapter 781 Theres a Surprise

Chapter 781: Chapter 781: There’s a Surprise Chapter 781: Chapter 781: There’s a Surprise Qiao Yun opened the door to leave, and Li Hanzhou was already waiting outside. Seeing Qiao Yun descend, he naturally stepped forward and took her hand.

Qiao Yun didn’t struggle, obediently allowing him to lead her, she looked up at Li Hanzhou.

The weather had gotten hot.

He was wearing only a simple black shirt, broad shoulders tapering to a narrow waist, his legs straight and long.

Perhaps it was due to his cold demeanor, but Qiao Yun, standing beside him, didn’t feel the heat; instead, she felt a refreshing chill, very comfortable.

Li Hanzhou led Qiao Yun into the car and also helped her fasten the seat belt.

Qiao Yun obediently let him do so.

Li Hanzhou’s deep eyes looked at her and he drawled, “Being so good, aren’t you afraid I will sell you?”

“Not afraid, you can’t beat me.” Qiao Yun’s eyes were downcast as she looked at him, raven-like eyelashes resting on her eyelids, her gaze clear and bright.

Li Hanzhou’s gaze swept over Qiao Yun’s slender arms and legs, with a hint of skepticism.

Qiao Yun modestly said, “Small but mighty.”

Li Hanzhou was amused by her, clearly not believing Qiao Yun’s words.

Qiao Yun didn’t explain further; if her combat power wasn’t enough, she still had weapons.

Aside from her clothes, everything she carried was a miniature weapon developed by the Tianqi Research Institute.

Her self-defense capabilities were top-notch.

After the car started, Qiao Yun then asked, “Where are we going?”

Li Hanzhou replied, “To buy you an evening gown.”

Qiao Yun spoke in a faint voice, “I have many, and Pei Yao will prepare them for me.”

“You are my girlfriend.” Li Hanzhou turned his head to look at her, his thin lips raised slightly, his tone casual, “What business is it for Pei Yao to buy for you.”

“Oh.” Qiao Yun understood, raised her eyes, and bluntly said, “You are jealous again.”

Li Hanzhou laughed helplessly, “Is it not very normal for me to be jealous of my girlfriend?”

“Okay then.” Qiao Yun indulged him, “Let’s have you buy them.”

Feeling spoiled, Li Hanzhou: “…”

Soon, Li Hanzhou took Qiao Yun to an upscale custom boutique.

As the two of them walked in, a handsome man and beautiful woman, they attracted much attention.

The manager greeted them beamingly.

Li Hanzhou’s hand rested on Qiao Yun’s shoulder, his lips curved in a charming smile, “My girlfriend, I’ll leave her in your hands.”

Upon hearing they were a couple, the manager lavished them with praise, which elated Li Hanzhou.

Qiao Yun glanced at him, “You seem very much like…”

“Hmm?”

Qiao Yun thought for a moment, “Like someone who got a cool toy and wants to show it off to everyone.”

Li Hanzhou’s look darkened slightly, he murmured, “You’re not a toy, you’re a treasure.”

Li Hanzhou could sense that there were still secrets about Qiao Yun, but since he didn’t know them at the moment, and of course, Qiao Yun didn’t tell, he wouldn’t ask.

Qiao Yun was taken by the manager to change into evening gowns.

When the first one was tried on, Li Hanzhou was silent for a long time before he picked out a conservative yet stunning dress, saying, “This one.”

Such a pretty kid, he couldn’t bear to let others see her.

Qiao Yun: “…”

So willful.

But who made him her own person; indulging his occasional wilfulness was still acceptable.

After buying the gown, Li Hanzhou then took Qiao Yun to a Western restaurant that had been booked in advance. To avoid disturbance, he reserved the entire place.

This Western restaurant was difficult to book, the sort one couldn’t get into with money alone. However, since it was part of the Li Family’s assets, Li Hanzhou had no trouble reserving the entire space.

It was Qiao Yun’s first time in such an exclusive setting with Li Hanzhou, but she adapted quite well.

After the food arrived, Qiao Yun lowered her head and started eating.

Li Hanzhou watched her and suddenly asked, “Professor Qiao, what do you fancy about me?”

He had always been curious about how Qiao Yun had come around and why she had agreed to be with him.

He was prepared for a lifetime of battle, yet the situation took an unexpected turn.

Without lifting her eyelids, Qiao Yun leisurely ate her food and said indifferently, “Because you’re handsome.”

Li Hanzhou: “…”

Qiao Yun raised her head and emphasized again, “You are handsome.”

The first time she saw Li Hanzhou, she thought he was handsome.

Although Professor Qiao might not understand the full spectrum of emotions, she could appreciate beauty.

Li Hanzhou suddenly felt extremely grateful for the handsome face his parents had given him, otherwise, he wouldn’t even be able to touch a hair on Qiao Yun’s head, let alone date her.

After finishing their meal, Li Hanzhou took Qiao Yun back home.

When she got home and unbuckled her seatbelt, something suddenly flashed through Qiao Yun’s mind, and she looked up, “Are we on a date?”

Li Hanzhou laughed and said, “Professor Qiao, you just realized that we’re on a date today? Wasn’t it agreed that I’d take you out on a date as a reward for doing well on your exams?”

Qiao Yun hummed, remembered the information she had seen, and asked directly, “Now that the date’s over, should we kiss?”

Li Hanzhou was momentarily stunned, then smiled, “Sure.”

…

Qiao Yun opened the door and went home, where Su Mian, who had been keeping an eye on the time waiting for her, narrowed his eyes and sized up his daughter from top to bottom. Not noticing anything unusual, he finally relaxed.

Qiao Yun pursed her lips: “I’m going upstairs.”

“Okay,” said Su Mian, advising Qiao Yun to rest early since there would be many guests at tomorrow’s academic promotion banquet, and it would be busy.

Back in her room, Qiao Yun raised her hand to touch her face, which felt a bit hot.

The second intimate contact wasn’t unpleasant.

At that moment, her phone rang. Qiao Yun looked down and saw a message from Pei Yao.

[Boss, Xu Long asked me to relay a message to you.]

[What is it?]

[He said: “Professor Qiao, rest assured, I’m definitely not the kind of person who betrays his master.”]

After sending that, Pei Yao immediately asked: [Boss, what have you done to him? You see, you’ve scared him like that.]

Qiao Yun: […Don’t worry about it.]

She had a rough idea it was related to taking on an apprentice.

[Alright, also the dress for tomorrow’s academic promotion banquet, I’ve arranged for someone to deliver it.]

Qiao Yun, feeling somewhat uneasy, still replied: [No need, Zhouzhou bought one for me.]

Pei Yao, holding his phone, stared at the message with his eyes wide, anger rising within him.

Damn man! It was one thing to steal Professor Qiao away, but trying to usurp his place as the caretaker was unforgivable!

Pei Yao was very angry, but he was helpless because Li Hanzhou was now the official partner, while he could only be Professor Qiao’s most loyal servant.

Taking a deep breath to calm himself, Pei Yao let it go.

Then, he typed furiously: [There will be a surprise at tomorrow’s academic promotion banquet, Boss, you can look forward to it.]

Qiao Yun glanced at it, didn’t take it to heart, put down her phone, and went to wash up.

…

The next day.

The Lu Family took Qiao Yun’s academic promotion banquet very seriously as this was the first major banquet they were hosting for her since she returned to the Lu Family, to show everyone how much they valued her.

They chose Shangjing City’s most famous hotel as the venue for the banquet. Initially, it was difficult to book due to the short notice, but somehow they managed to secure a reservation unexpectedly.

The Lu Family clan thought it was just good luck, completely oblivious to the fact that the hotel was part of Qiao Yun’s assets, where getting what she wanted was just a matter of speaking up.